Odisha NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Merit List Out at dmetodisha.in; Check Objection Deadline
Published 28 Oct 20267 min read
Odisha NEET PG 2026 merit list: The Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Odisha, has released the provisional merit list for Round 1 of PG medical counselling 2026. Candidates can download the merit list from the official DMET Odisha counselling portal. The provisional merit list was published on October 28, 2026, at 12 noon. Candidates who find discrepancies in their rank or personal details must follow the official grievance procedure before the deadline of 2 PM on October 29, 2026. DMET Odisha has also published a separate list of rejected candidates. Applicants should check the relevant PDF carefully and monitor the official portal for the revised merit list, seat matrix and Round 1 counselling updates.
Odisha NEET PG 2026 merit list: Important dates
The following dates are provided in the published counselling schedule. Candidates should refer to the latest official notice if any dates are revised.
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Provisional merit list released | October 28, 2026, at 12 noon |
| Deadline to submit merit list grievances | October 29, 2026, by 2 PM |
| Revised provisional merit list and seat matrix | October 30, 2026, at 4 PM — verify against the conflicting October 31 date in other supplied information |
| Round 1 choice filling and locking | November 1–3, 2026 |
| Choice-filling deadline | November 3, 2026, at 11:55 PM, as per server time |
| Allotment-cum-admission letter | November 5, 2026, from 10 AM |
| First reporting window | November 6–7, 2026, from 10 AM to 5 PM |
| Upgraded allotment against vacant Round 1 seats | November 8, 2026 |
| Subsequent allotment letter | November 9, 2026, from 11 AM |
| Subsequent reporting window | November 10, 2026, from 10 AM to 5 PM |
Important: The revised merit list date must be confirmed against the latest DMET Odisha notice before publication. The official notification page lists a separate Round 1 counselling schedule and the provisional merit list. View official notices.
Odisha NEET PG 2026 Round 1 merit list PDF
The merit list covers postgraduate medical counselling candidates in categories identified as Direct, Institutional, PMN and Post-MBBS Diploma. DMET Odisha has also published a list of rejected candidates.
Candidates should check the correct list for their application category and confirm their name, NEET PG roll number, application details, category and rank.
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Who is covered by the merit list?
The Odisha NEET PG counselling process covers eligible candidates seeking admission to MD, MS, DNB and Post-MBBS Diploma programmes through the applicable state counselling process. Candidates must have appeared in NEET PG 2026 and completed the required Odisha counselling registration and document-verification steps. The registration deadline was October 18, 2026, at 11:55 PM. The counselling is coordinated by the PG Medical Counselling Committee under DMET Odisha, with notices published through its official portal.
How to download the Odisha NEET PG 2026 merit list
Candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official DMET Odisha counselling website.
- Open the notifications section for PG medical counselling.
- Select the provisional Round 1 merit list dated October 28, 2026.
- Open or download the PDF.
- Search for your name, NEET PG roll number or application number.
- Verify your rank, category and other details against your records.
Candidates should also check the rejected-candidates list if they cannot find their details in the expected merit list.
How to raise an objection against the Odisha NEET PG merit list
Candidates who identify errors should submit a grievance using the method specified in the official DMET Odisha notice. The stated deadline is 2 PM on October 29, 2026. Applicants should prepare supporting documents and retain proof of submission, where provided.
Before submitting an objection, candidates should:
- Identify the exact discrepancy in the merit list.
- Compare the published details with their application and supporting records.
- Attach the required evidence in the format prescribed by DMET Odisha.
- Follow the official submission instructions and deadline.
- Monitor the portal for the revised merit list and seat matrix.
The precise grievance submission method should be confirmed in the latest official notice; candidates should not assume that a particular email address or online form is valid without checking the instructions.
What happens after the provisional merit list?
After grievances are considered, DMET Odisha is scheduled to publish the revised merit list and seat matrix. Eligible candidates should then follow the Round 1 choice-filling and locking process according to the official schedule.Candidates should review available seats, select their preferences carefully and complete choice locking before the deadline. Those allotted seats must download their allotment-cum-admission letters and report within the applicable reporting window with the original documents, including the required CLC and online admission fee receipt. Applicants should use the official counselling portal as the final source for any changes to dates, procedures or document requirements.