Bhubaneswar, Odisha – The Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET) has issued a revised schedule for the Odisha National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET PG 2025) Round 2 counselling. This update impacts candidates seeking admission to MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses. Key changes include revised dates for choice filling, result declarations, and admission reporting. Candidates must note the new deadlines to ensure participation.
Round 2 Choice Filling Details
The revised schedule sets the choice filling and locking period for Odisha NEET PG 2025 Round 2 from December 18 to December 20, 2025 . Previously, the choice filling was scheduled to begin on December 15. Candidates are advised to prepare their choices within this three-day window.
All candidates listed in the state merit list are eligible to participate in Round 2. This eligibility applies universally, regardless of their status in Round 1. Candidates who received an allotment in Round 1, took admission, or resigned from their seats can all participate. However, choices submitted during Round 1 will not carry over. All participating candidates must submit fresh choices for Round 2.
Resignation from Round 1 Allotments
Candidates who wish to resign from their Odisha NEET PG 2025 Round 1 allotments have specific dates to do so. Resignations will be accepted in person on December 16 and December 17, 2025 . This process is crucial for candidates who no longer wish to retain their Round 1 allocated seats.
To complete the resignation process, candidates must present several mandatory documents. These include a valid photo identification card, the NEET PG 2025 admit card, the NEET PG 2025 rank card, and their provisional admission letter from Round 1. The directorate emphasizes the need for all specified documents during the in-person resignation.
Regarding refunds, DMET states that amounts will be processed after the entire counselling process concludes. A deduction of 10% will apply to the initial admission fee deposited by the candidate. DMET will publish the list of candidates who successfully resigned from their Odisha NEET PG Round 1 seats on December 17, 2025 . This list will confirm the resignation status for public record.
Key Dates for Odisha NEET PG 2025 Round 2 Counselling
The Directorate of Medical Education and Training has outlined the following critical dates for Round 2. Candidates must adhere to this updated timeline.
| Event | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Resignation from Round 1 Allotments | December 16-17, 2025 | In-person resignation required. |
| Publication of Round 1 Resignation List | December 17, 2025 | Confirmation of resigned candidates. |
| Round 2 Choice Filling and Locking | December 18-20, 2025 | New choices must be submitted. |
| Round 2 Allotment Results Publication | December 22, 2025 | Announcement of allocated seats. |
| Downloading of Allotment Letters | From December 23, 2025 | Available on the counselling portal. |
| Reporting for Admission | December 23, 24, 25, 2025 | Between 10 AM and 1 PM daily. |
Allotment Results and Admission Reporting
The Odisha NEET PG 2025 Round 2 allotment results will be officially published on December 22, 2025 . Candidates can check their allocation status on the designated counselling portal. Following the result announcement, successful candidates can download their provisional allotment letters from the portal, starting on December 23, 2025 .
Physical reporting for admission to the allocated colleges is scheduled for three consecutive days: December 23, December 24, and December 25, 2025 . Candidates must report between 10 AM and 1 PM on any of these dates. The specific venue for admission reporting is the old auditorium, located on the ground floor of the Office of the Dean and Principal, SCB Medical College, Cuttack. Adherence to these dates and times is mandatory for securing admission.
The Directorate of Medical Education and Training urges all participating candidates to regularly check the official website for any further announcements or clarifications. Strict compliance with the revised schedule and submission of all required documents are essential steps in the admission process for Odisha NEET PG 2025.