Every year, lakhs of aspirants appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) to get admission in various UG and PG medical and allied courses.. After the declaration of the NEET 2019 results, candidates have to attend the counselling rounds to take admission in the course of their preference.. However, there are many factors to consider before one s a college..

There are a host of reputed government and private medical and dental colleges in Odisha, which are offering admission to candidates in various UG and PG medical, dental, and allied courses, based on their NEET score.. Candidates can get admission in these participating colleges of Odisha if they are able to clear Odisha NEET 2019 cut-off of the corresponding college.. But before we move to the college list, let us know the eligibility criteria for Odisha NEET 2019..

Eligibility Criteria for Admission through Odisha NEET 2019

• The candidate must be of 17 years and above and must be a permanent resident of Odisha..
• The candidate must have passed 10+2 and individually obtained the passing marks in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.. Additionally, the average percentage of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at 10+2 level differs according to the es, the details of which are presented below-
  • 50 or above for General candidates
  • 40 or above for SC/ST candidates
  • 45 or above for benchmark disability candidates
  • 40 or above for physically challenged SC/ST candidates

• The NEET-UG qualified NRI candidates are also eligible, provided they are able to submit either a valid passport, valid visa or a sponsorship letter mentioning the residential address..

Those who are seeking a career in medicine must know the total number of seats available in the medical and dental colleges of Odisha.. That is why we have offered the all-India and state-wise seat quota of the popular medical and dental colleges..

 Odisha MBBS and BDS Seat Allocation

Candidates must note that out of the total seat availability, 15 are all- India quota seats, and the remaining 85 are state quota seats.. Mentioned below is the college-wise seat allocation of MBBS and BDS course..

MBBS Seats

BDS Seats

After discussing the eligibility criteria and the number of seats available in the premier medical colleges of Odisha, let us take a look at the NEET 2018 cut-off of the important medical colleges of Odisha.. The all-India, as well as the state-wise cut-off, has been provided for different categories.. By knowing the cut-offs of the colleges, you can form an estimate of the cut-off of 2019..

Cut-off for NEET 2018 for Different Categories

State-wise Cut-off in NEET 2018

All-India Category-wise Cut-off for NEET 2018

Let us now remind the candidates about the important documents they need to carry for taking admission in a medical/dental college..

List of Important Documents required for Admission

At the time of taking admission, candidates need to carry with themselves the original as well as the attested copies of the following documents, failing which his/her candidature will not be considered..

1. Intermediate mark sheet and certificate
2. High school mark sheet and certificate
3. Domicile certificate
4. Two passport size photographs as present in the NEET application form
5. NEET admit card and scorecard
6. Minority certificate, if required
7. Cast certificate, if applicable
8. Income certificate, if claiming fee exemption
9. Duly filled application form and its copy
10.  Certificate of physical disability, if applicable
11. An undertaking signed by the candidates and their parents

To pursue a promising career in medical, dental or allied s, one must make a note of the NEET cut-offs of the medical college of Odisha, before they attend the counselling rounds.. Knowledge of the previous year cut-offs and adherence to the rules discussed above will help candidates in choosing the right medical/dental college..