Odisha PG Medical 2026-27 Guidelines Released: Eligibility, Reservation, Fees and Four Counselling Rounds

The Directorate of Medical Education & Training (DMET), Odisha has published the state guidelines for counselling and admission to PG Medical (MD/MS), Post-MBBS NBEMS Diploma, Post-Diploma DNB and Post-MBBS DNB courses for 2026-27. They cover state quota seats in Government medical colleges and all seats, including management quota, at Hi-Tech Medical College Bhubaneswar, Hi-Tech Medical College Rourkela and DRIEMS, Cuttack. Counselling is run by a committee whose Convener is at MKCG Medical College, Berhampur.

To be eligible, a candidate must be a permanent resident of Odisha (online resident certificate with QR code) or an out-of-state candidate who did MBBS at an Odisha Government college under the 15% AIQ. They must also have qualified NEET PG 2026, completed internship by 30 September 2026, and hold medical council registration. Seats are split 50:50 between in-service and direct candidates, and state quota Diploma seats are only for regular in-service doctors. Reservation is ST 22.5%, SC 16.25% and SEBC 11.25%, with horizontal PwD 5%, Ex-Servicemen 3% and Green Card 5%, plus EWS for general candidates. In-service candidates get weightage of up to 30% for service in remote areas.

There will be four rounds: Rounds 1 and 2 online, then Mop-up and Stray Vacancy in physical mode. Candidates register on the DMET website, pay a non-refundable Rs 2,500 fee through SBI Collect and must attend document verification to enter the merit list. Government college fees total Rs 58,800 at admission. Leaving the course midway carries a Rs 10 lakh penalty plus refund of stipend.