Odisha MBBS/ BDS Admission 2021: Admission to MBBS and BDS courses will be based on NEET scores in the Medical and dental colleges of Odisha. Directorate of Medical Education and Training, (DMET), Odisha will probably release the online registration form of Odisha MBBS admission 2021 in July 2021 tentatively. According to the Supreme Court decision, NEET has replaced All India Pre Medical Test (AIPMT) and all state-level medical entrance tests. National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the only medical entrance test through which aspirants can get MBBS & BDS admission to all government, private and deemed medical and dental institutes/ universities across India. Therefore, for Odisha MBBS and BDS courses admission 2021, candidates have to appear for the NEET exam and clear the exam with prescribed NEET Cutoff. Admission to MBBS/BDS courses in Odisha will be provided to 85% state quota seats and 15% All India quota seats. Through this post, candidates can check all important details regarding Odisha MBBS/ BDS admission 2021 such as eligibility criteria, application form and admission process etc.
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Odisha MBBS/ BDS Admission 2021 Important dates (tentative)
Aspirants can check the expected schedule of Odisha MBBS 2021 from the article below.
S. No. | Events | Important Dates (expected) |
1 | Online registration and application process will commence from | July 2021 |
2 | List of registered applicants will be published on | July 2021 |
3 | Date of document verification | July 2021 |
4 | Publication of State Merit list | July 2021 |
5 | Date of choice filling and locking | July 2021 |
6 | Release of provisional allotment/admission letter (1st round) | July 2021 |
7 | Date of Provisional Admission & joining (1st Round) | July 2021 |
8 | Display of vacant seat | August 2021 |
9 | Date of choice filling and locking | August 2021 |
10 | Release of provisional allotment/admission letter (2nd round) | August 2021 |
11 | Date of Provisional Admission and joining (2nd Round) | August 2021 |
15 | New session will commence from | August 2021 |
Eligibility criteria
Interested candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses at Odisha must satisfy the prescribed eligibility criteria as set by the authority. The eligibility criteria of Odisha MBBS/BDS admission 2021 are as follows:
Age limit
- The minimum age of candidates should be 17 years as on December 31, 2021.
- There is no provision of upper age.
Domicile
- Applicants should possess a permanent domicile of Odisha.
Educational criteria
The candidates should have cleared 12th standard examination with the subjects Chemistry, Physics, and English individually. They need to pass the qualifying examination with no less 50% marks (40% in case of candidates from reserved category) in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
NEET Exam
Aspirants looking for MBBS and BDS admission in Odisha state must appear and pass in NEET. Candidates from the general category must obtain at least 50%, while, candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC must achieve 40% in the NEET exam.
Odisha MBBS/ BDS Admission 2021 Application form: How to apply?
Most probably, the conducting authority will release the application form of Odisha MBBS/BDS admission 2021 from July. Candidate should note that, the application form of Odisha MBBS application form 2021 will be made available in online mode only. No other mode like post, courier will be entertained by the conducting body. Enter the required personal details and academic qualification along with NEET scores in the Odisha MBBS application form carefully. Candidates also have to upload passport size photograph, signature as per the given specifications. Applicants have to pay the necessary application fee. On the successful completion of registration, a unique registration number/application number will be provided to candidates. Keep this number safe for future reference.
Counselling
The process of counselling for MBBS and BDS courses admission at Odisha will be done on the basis of NEET score obtained by the candidate. In order to appear in the counselling round, candidates have to first register themselves. It is expected that the counselling process of Odisha MBBS admission 2021 will be commenced in the month of July and lasts until August 2021. Moreover, candidates will also have to pay Rs 1000/ (Rs. 500 for candidates from SC/ST/PWD category) as necessary counselling fee. The payment can be made through online and offline modes.