Odisha NEET UG 2026: Ex-Servicemen Category Candidates Must Report by September 8 for Round 2

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) authority has issued an important notice for Ex-Servicemen (ES) category candidates participating in Round 2 of MBBS/BDS counselling. If you're an Odisha-native ES category candidate, this is a mandatory step you cannot afford to miss.

What's Been Notified

OJEE has notified (Notice No. OJEE/0465, dated 3rd September, 2026) that Odisha Native candidates under the Ex-Servicemen (ES) Category, who have qualified NEET (UG) 2026 and wish to participate in OJEE counselling under the ES category, must report for 2nd Round MBBS/BDS admission to Government and Private colleges across the state.

This applies specifically to candidates seeking admission under the 85% State Quota for MBBS/BDS courses.

Where and When to Report

Eligible candidates must report to the Rajya Sainik Board, Odisha, at IRC Village, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, on 8th September, 2026.

Documents You Must Bring

Candidates are required to bring their NEET Admit Card, Rank Card, Photo ID proof, and other documents related to the service of their parents — meaning proof connecting the candidate to a parent's military/ex-servicemen status is essential, not just personal identification documents.

The Ex-Servicemen Board's Decision Is Final

OJEE has been explicit on this point: the decision of the ES Board is final and binding. Admission under the Ex-Servicemen category will be made strictly as per the recommendations of this Board — meaning simply submitting your documents doesn't guarantee ES category consideration; it's the Board's evaluation and recommendation that determines eligibility. The list of eligible candidates will be displayed on the OJEE website in due course.

No Second Chances for This Deadline

This is the detail candidates should treat most seriously: candidates who fail to attend the Ex-Servicemen Board on the scheduled date will not be considered under the ES category under any circumstances. There's no mention of a makeup date or alternate window — missing 8th September, 2026, effectively closes the door on ES category consideration for this round.

Why This Step Matters

Ex-Servicemen category reservation exists as a distinct quota within Odisha's state counselling structure, separate from general merit or other reserved categories. Because this category depends on verified service-related documentation rather than academic merit alone, an in-person verification step before a dedicated board is standard — but it also means candidates can't simply upload documents online and assume their category claim is processed automatically.

If your ES category claim isn't verified through this Board process, you would need to be considered under a different applicable category instead, which could significantly change your realistic seat expectations for Round 2.

What to Do Now

Mark 8th September, 2026, as a non-negotiable date if you're an Odisha-native ES category candidate hoping to be considered under this quota in Round 2 — treat it as more urgent than the general counselling deadlines.

Gather your NEET Admit Card, Rank Card, Photo ID, and all documents related to your parent's service record well in advance, so you're not scrambling to locate paperwork close to the reporting date.

Reach the Rajya Sainik Board, Odisha, at IRC Village, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, with adequate time to spare, since verification processes at boards like this can take time depending on candidate volume.

Keep checking the official OJEE website, www.ojee.nic.in , for the list of eligible ES category candidates once it's published, and for any further updates related to Round 2 counselling.

Key Things to Remember

Odisha-native Ex-Servicemen category candidates for MBBS/BDS 2nd Round counselling (85% State Quota) must report to the Rajya Sainik Board, Odisha, Bhubaneswar, on 8th September, 2026.

Required documents include the NEET Admit Card, Rank Card, Photo ID, and documents related to the parent's service record.

The ES Board's decision is final and binding — admission under this category follows strictly from the Board's recommendation.

Failing to attend on the scheduled date disqualifies a candidate from ES category consideration entirely, with no exceptions mentioned.

This article is based on the official notice issued by OJEE (No. OJEE/0465, dated 3rd September 2026), signed by the Chairman, OJEE. Candidates should verify further details and updates on the official website, www.ojee.nic.in.