Odisha NEET UG Round 2 Merit List 2026: Choice Filling Live

The release of the revised state merit list on September 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM, has set the stage for the second phase of medical admissions in Odisha. Unlike Round 1, the Round 2 merit list is a comprehensive document that includes both previously registered candidates and new applicants who successfully completed their documentation between September 7 and 8. This list is the final authority for the Round 2 allotment process, determining the relative standing of every aspirant in the state.

Understanding your position on this list is crucial. If your rank has shifted due to the influx of new candidates, your strategy for choice filling must adapt accordingly. Many students are finding that the gap between their NEET score and the closing ranks for top-tier colleges like SCB Medical College, Cuttack, or MKCG Medical College, Berhampur, is narrowing.

To see how your updated state rank translates into actual seat possibilities, use the NEET Result Checker and compare it with the previous year's closing ranks provided on our platform.

It is important to note that the merit list published on odishajee.com is categorized. Students should check their specific category ranks (SC, ST, GC, EWS, etc.) as the seat matrix for Round 2 often features seats vacated by candidates who opted for the All India Quota (AIQ) or chose not to join after Round 1. This 'vibrant' seat matrix means that even candidates with slightly lower ranks may find opportunities in colleges that seemed out of reach during the initial phase.

Choice filling for the Odisha NEET UG Round 2 began on September 9 and is scheduled to conclude today, September 10, 2026. This is the most sensitive part of the counselling process. Candidates are required to log into the OJEE portal using their NEET application number and password to submit their preferences.

The board has clarified that if a candidate does not lock their choices, the last saved preferences will be automatically locked by the system; however, manual locking is highly recommended to ensure no errors occur.

When filling out your choices, do not merely list colleges by their reputation. Instead, use a balanced approach: list 'dream colleges' first, followed by 'realistic colleges' where your rank fits the previous year's trends, and finally 'safety colleges' to ensure you don't go unallotted. Our NEET College Predictor can be a game-changer here, allowing you to filter by state quota and specific Odisha colleges to see which institutions are most likely to accept your current rank.

Remember, once the deadline passes today, no further changes will be permitted. This round is particularly significant because any seats remaining after the Round 2 reporting phase will be moved to the Mop-up round, where the rules of participation become much more restrictive. If you are also appearing for other exams or looking at engineering as a backup, you might find our JEE Main Rank Predictor and JEE Main College Predictor useful for maintaining a multi-faceted career plan.