Odisha’s Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET) has opened the choice-filling and locking process for Round 1 of the state-level National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2025 counselling. Candidates must complete this process by November 25, 2024, at 11:59 pm .
Key Counselling Dates and Procedures
Eligible candidates can access the choice-filling portal via the official DMET website, dmetodisha.in . The choice submission deadline for Round 1 is November 25, 2024, at 11:59 pm .
Round 1 seat allotment results will be released on November 27, 2024 . Candidates must download their official allotment letter on November 28, 2024 . Following this, selected candidates are required to report for admission to the convener at SCB Medical College, Cuttack. Reporting dates are November 29 and November 30, 2024 , between 10 am and 1 pm .
Odisha NEET PG 2025 Seat Distribution
The Odisha NEET PG 2025 counselling process includes a distribution of seats across various categories. A total of 163 seats are reserved for in-service candidates, with 161 seats available for direct admissions. Additionally, 84 seats fall under the management quota. These numbers define the initial seat matrix for the current counselling round.
| Category | Number of Seats |
|---|---|
| In-service Candidates | 163 |
| Direct Admissions | 161 |
| Management Quota | 84 |
The state recently approved an increase of 62 new PG seats . These new seats are distributed across six government medical colleges and hospitals, becoming available for the academic year 2025-26.
Online Choice-Filling Steps
Candidates must follow a specific online procedure to complete their choice-filling for Round 1 of the Odisha NEET PG 2025 counselling. Adherence to these steps ensures proper submission:
- Visit the official DMET website: dmetodisha.in .
- Log in using your registered email ID, password, and security pin.
- Fill in your preferred seat choices based on your priorities.
- Review the selected seat choices carefully for accuracy.
- Finalize and lock your selection list.
- Before locking choices, candidates must enter their password and a One-Time Password (OTP) for verification.
Category-wise Reservation Percentages
Reservation policies apply to both direct and in-service candidate categories in the Odisha NEET PG 2025 counselling. Specific percentages are allocated for various social and special categories:
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 67% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 12% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 8% |
| Persons with Disabilities (PH/PwD) | 5% |
| Green Card (GC) | 5% |
| Ex-servicemen (Ex-S) | 3% |