Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) has released the tentative counselling and admission schedule for BAMS and BHMS courses for the academic session 2026-27. The counselling process will be conducted through e-counselling based on the NEET-UG 2026 rank of eligible candidates.
According to the notice dated September 15, 2026, the counselling will be conducted in three rounds, followed by a separate Stray Vacancy Round. The first round of candidate registration and choice filling started on September 17, 2026.
OJEE BAMS/BHMS Counselling 2026 Schedule
Round 1
| Counselling Activity | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Candidate Registration and Choice Filling Starts | 17 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Display of Mock Seat Allotment Based on Choices Filled by Candidates as on 16 September | 21 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Activation of Choice Locking Facility | 22 September 2026, 11:00 AM |
| End of Registration and Choice Locking | 23 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Reconciliation of Data, Verification and Validation of Allocated Seats | 24 September 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment & Downloading of Provisional Allotment Letter | 25 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Reporting at OJEE Office, Gandamunda for Provisional Admission, Document Verification, Fee Deposit and Freeze/Float Option | 28 September 2026, 10:30 AM to 29 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Withdrawal/Exit from Seat Allocation Process | 26 September 2026, 10:00 AM to 30 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
Round 2 Counselling Schedule
Candidates who participate in the second round will have to complete registration and choice filling according to the following schedule:
| Counselling Activity | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Candidate Registration and Choice Filling Starts | 3 October 2026, 12:00 Noon |
| Activation of Choice Locking Facility | 6 October 2026, 11:00 AM |
| End of Registration and Choice Locking | 7 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Reconciliation of Data, Verification and Validation of Allocated Seats | 8 October 2026 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment & Downloading of Provisional Allotment Letter | 9 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Reporting at OJEE Office, Gandamunda for Provisional Admission, Document Verification, Fee Deposit and Freeze/Float Option | 12 October 2026, 10:00 AM to 13 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Withdrawal/Exit from Seat Allocation Process | 10 October 2026, 10:00 AM to 14 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
Round 3 Counselling Schedule
OJEE has also provided the schedule for the third round of BAMS/BHMS counselling.
| Counselling Activity | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Candidate Registration and Choice Filling Starts | 24 October 2026, 12:00 Noon |
| Activation of Choice Locking Facility | 25 October 2026, 11:00 AM |
| End of Registration and Choice Locking | 26 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Reconciliation of Data, Verification and Validation of Allocated Seats | 27 October 2026 |
| Round 3 Seat Allotment & Downloading of Provisional Allotment Letter | 28 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Reporting at OJEE Office, Gandamunda for Provisional Admission, Document Verification, Fee Deposit and Freeze/Float Option | 30 October 2026, 10:00 AM to 31 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Withdrawal | No withdrawal will be allowed after 3rd Round Allotment |
Stray Vacancy Round to Be Notified Later
OJEE has stated that a Stray Vacancy Round of counselling for admission to BAMS/BHMS courses will be notified separately.
Candidates should therefore regularly check the official OJEE website for further notifications regarding the stray vacancy process. The official OJEE website currently lists the BAMS/BHMS counselling schedule and information/instructions for the 2026-27 admission process.
Counselling Based on NEET UG 2026 Rank
The OJEE notice states that the e-counselling process will guide students in selecting colleges and courses based on their NEET-UG 2026 ranks. The counselling process covers admission to BAMS and BHMS courses for the 2026-27 academic session.
Candidates are advised to carefully read the information and instructions issued by OJEE before participating in registration, choice filling and choice locking.
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