Your 2026 authority portal for medical entrance updates and Odisha state counseling.
Direct MBBS Admission 2026
Guaranteed Counselling Support for Top Medical Colleges
STATUS: NEET UG 2026 Notification
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the NEET UG 2026 official notification in the first week of February 2026. The examination is tentatively scheduled for May 3, 2026 (Sunday). Registration will open on the official portal exams.nta.ac.in/NEET.
NEET UG 2026 Exam Pattern & Marking
The 2026 pattern follows the 200-question format where students must attempt 180 questions.
Total Marks: 720 Marks
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Duration: 200 Minutes (3h 20m)
Marking: +4 (Correct), -1 (Negative)
Odisha MBBS & BDS Counseling 2026
For Odisha residents, the OJEE Cell conducts counseling for 85% of state quota seats. Admission to top govt colleges like SCB MCH Cuttack and MKCG Berhampur depends on your NEET state rank.
| Category | Counseling Authority | Quota |
|---|---|---|
| All India Quota | MCC (mcc.nic.in) | 15% Seats |
| Odisha State Quota | OJEE (ojee.nic.in) | 85% Seats |
| Nursing/B.Pharm | DMET / SAMS Odisha | State Merit |
