StateEast
Odisha
Counselling Authority: OJEE Odisha
OD
Medical Colleges
20
Total MBBS Seats
2,800
State Quota
85%
AIQ Quota
15%
Explore Odisha MBBS Details
Counselling Overview
Counselling TypeState
AuthorityOJEE Odisha
Counselling Rounds3 rounds
Domicile RequiredYes
Eligibility at a Glance
Odisha domicile required
✓10+2 with PCB (50% General / 40% SC-ST)
✓Valid NEET score mandatory
✓3 counselling rounds
College Breakdown
6
Govt Colleges
14
Private Colleges
20
Total Colleges
Total MBBS seats in Odisha
2,800
About Odisha for MBBS
Odisha is an important eastern state of India known for its rich cultural heritage, ancient temples, coastal geography, and growing educational infrastructure.
NEET / MBBS Importance
Odisha is emerging as an important state for medical education with growing government and private medical colleges.
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Language: Odia may be new for North Indian students; MBBS in English accessible for all regions.
Major Cities
BhubaneswarCuttackRourkelaSambalpurBerhampurPuriBalasoreJharsugudaAngulBaripada
Languages
PrimaryOdia
OthersHindi, English, Bengali, Telugu (some regions)
Medical EducationEnglish
Weather & Climate
TypeTropical
SummersHot and humid
MonsoonJune–September (moderate to heavy rainfall)
WintersMild and pleasant
Tourist Destinations
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Puri(Jagannath Temple, Puri Beach)
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Konark(Sun Temple - UNESCO World Heritage Site)
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Bhubaneswar(Lingaraj Temple, Udayagiri & Khandagiri Caves)
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Chilika Lake(Asia's largest brackish water lagoon)
Food & Culture
Popular Foods
DalmaPakhala BhataChhena PodaRasabali
Culture
Temple traditionsClassical Odissi danceTribal heritageRath Yatra
Airports
Biju Patnaik International Airport
Bhubaneswar
Veer Surendra Sai Airport
Jharsuguda
Rourkela Airport
Rourkela
Major Railway Junctions
BhubaneswarCuttackKhurda RoadRourkelaSambalpurBalasore