OJEE Releases Odisha NEET UG Provisional Merit List; Aman Kumar Nayak Secures Top Position in State List with 80th All India Rank

OJEE Releases Odisha NEET UG Provisional Merit List; Aman Kumar Nayak Secures Top Position in State List with 80th All India Rank

Bhubaneswar/Odisha:

A major and significant turning point has emerged in the admission process for Odisha's medical education session 2026-27. The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee has released the provisional merit list of NEET-UG for 85% of state quota MBBS and BDS seats. The released official merit list has been made available to candidates on the committee's authorized web portal ojee.nic.in. In this provisional merit list, talented state student Aman Kumar Nayak has established a new record by securing the first position (State Rank 1) across the entire state. Aman Kumar Nayak achieved the 80th All India Rank (AIR 80) in the NEET UG exam, propelling him to the top spot on the Odisha state merit list. With the release of this merit list, anticipation has heightened regarding the counseling process among thousands of students eyeing admissions in government and private medical colleges across Odisha.

Let us understand a detailed and analytical breakdown of the Odisha NEET UG provisional merit list, statistics of top-performing meritorious students, the schedule issued by the OJEE committee, and the key aspects of the counseling process.

Details of the Released Merit List and Performance of State Toppers

The provisional merit list released by the OJEE committee includes the names of a total of 6,217 successful candidates from the state. These candidates successfully registered for the Odisha state counseling process after clearing the NEET UG examination.

State Topper - Aman Kumar Nayak: Aman Kumar Nayak secured the first position in the state by grabbing the 80th rank nationwide (AIR 80).

Second and Third Positions: A candidate securing All India Rank 225 on the Odisha state list claimed the second position, while the student with the 462nd All India Rank stood third in the state.

Availability of Merit List: Candidates can check their state rank, all-India rank, and category-wise details by visiting the website using their registration credentials (such as NEET application number and password).

Counseling Schedule and Process Determined by OJEE

Along with the release of the merit list, dates for the subsequent phases of the admission process have been announced.

Deadline for Raising Objections/Grievances: Candidates were provided an opportunity to raise objections to resolve errors regarding details, ranks, or categories recorded in the provisional list.

Final State Merit List: Following the resolution of raised objections, the final state merit list is issued by the committee, serving as the basis for the seat allotment process.

Choice Filling and Locking: The online choice filling and locking process for candidates has commenced, remaining open until 11:59 PM on August 17. During this window, students can select preferred medical and dental colleges in order of priority.

Round 1 Seat Allotment: The provisional seat allotment results for Round 1 of counseling will be declared.

Category-Wise Qualifying Cut-Off Marks

The state-level merit of candidates has been determined in accordance with the NEET UG cut-off standards established by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Digital Reforms in Counseling and Relief for Candidates

In line with the guidelines of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and the central government, several processes in OJEE counseling have transitioned to digital platforms.

Relief from Physical Attendance: Candidates will not need to repeatedly visit colleges physically; they are required to report physically only at the finally allotted college.

Online Seat Upgradation and Surrender: Options for seat upgradation (Float Option) and surrendering allotted seats up to Round 3 have been made accessible directly on the online portal.

PwD Centers: To streamline document verification for PwD candidates, the number of evaluation centers has been expanded from 16 to 61.

The release of the provisional merit list for Odisha NEET UG 2026 by OJEE marks a crucial first step in shaping the futures of the state's aspiring doctors. The achievement of Aman Kumar Nayak, who secured the top state position with an All India Rank of 80, serves as an inspiration for other aspirants across the state. The systematic and digital framework of the counseling process will ensure that the allocation of medical and dental seats for all registered candidates is completed impartially and transparently.