<div class="cdcms_section1"><p>OJEE has started Round 3 counselling for BAMS and BHMS admissions for the 2026-27 session. Candidates can register and fill their college choices from October 24. The last date to finish registration and lock choices is October 26, 2026, at 11:59 PM.</p><p>The round is for candidates seeking AYUSH undergraduate seats in Odisha through OJEE. The counselling is based on NEET UG 2026 rank. Students who are already registered must still check the Round 3 choice list and lock it before the deadline if they want to be considered.</p><h2>OJEE BAMS/BHMS Round 3 counselling: Important dates</h2><div style="overflow-x:auto;"><table class="table table-striped style_table"><thead><tr><th>Counselling stage</th><th>Date and time</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Registration and choice filling starts</td><td>October 24, 2026, at 12 noon</td></tr><tr><td>Choice locking starts</td><td>October 25, 2026, at 11 AM</td></tr><tr><td>Registration and choice locking ends</td><td>October 26, 2026, at 11:59 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Seat data check and verification</td><td>October 27, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Round 3 allotment letter</td><td>October 28, 2026, at 5 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Reporting for document check and provisional admission</td><td>October 30 to 31, 2026, from 10 AM to 5 PM</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>The dates are from the OJEE tentative schedule. OJEE says that no withdrawal will be allowed after Round 3 allotment. A stray vacancy round, if needed, will be announced separately.</p><h2>Who can take part in OJEE BAMS and BHMS counselling?</h2><p>Candidates must have a valid NEET UG 2026 rank. They must also be at least 17 years old on December 31, 2026. For state quota seats, the candidate's parents must be permanent natives of Odisha and the candidate must show an Odisha resident or nativity certificate during document checking.</p><p>There is no domicile certificate requirement for All India Quota seats in private institutions. Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Biotechnology. The NEET qualifying percentile and other rules in the OJEE information notice also apply.</p><h2>What is the registration fee?</h2><p>OJEE asks candidates to pay a non-refundable counselling and registration fee of Rs. 1,000 online. A candidate is considered for allotment only after completing registration, paying the fee and filling choices.</p><p>If a seat is allotted, the candidate has to pay Rs. 5,000 as part-admission fee and Rs. 3,500 towards university registration. The total is Rs. 8,500. The remaining college or course fee is paid as instructed by the allotted institute.</p><h2>How the Round 3 choice process works</h2><ol><li>Log in to the OJEE counselling portal with the NEET UG 2026 application number and the password created during registration.</li><li>Open the available choices and select BAMS or BHMS colleges in the order you prefer.</li><li>Review the order before saving. OJEE advises students to place the best choice first.</li><li>Use the save option while entering choices. When the order is final, use the choice-locking option.</li><li>Print or save the locked choice list for your records.</li></ol><p>Choice locking is a one-time step. OJEE says that a locked choice cannot be unlocked. If a candidate cannot lock the choices, the last set of choices saved in the system will be locked when the window closes.</p><h2>What happens after the Round 3 allotment?</h2><p>OJEE will check the seat data on October 27 and publish the provisional Round 3 allotment letter on October 28 at 5 PM. A candidate who receives a seat must download the letter, pay the required amount online, choose freeze or float where allowed and report to the OJEE Cell at Gandamunda, Bhubaneswar for document verification and provisional admission.</p><p>Carry original certificates and one set of copies. The OJEE information notice lists the Class 10 certificate and marksheet, Class 12 science marksheet, school or college leaving certificate, Odisha resident certificate for state quota candidates, and category certificates wherever they apply. A missing document can lead to cancellation of the allotment under that category.</p><div style="border-left:4px solid #0b6b8e;background:#eef8fb;padding:16px 18px;margin:22px 0;"><h2 style="margin-top:0;">What to do next</h2><ol><li>Check your NEET UG 2026 rank and confirm that you meet the Class 12 and age rules.</li><li>Keep your NEET application details, certificates, photograph and payment method ready.</li><li>Log in to the official OJEE portal and complete registration before October 26 at 11:59 PM.</li><li>Fill choices in the order you really want and check them twice.</li><li>Lock the choices and save the confirmation page. Do not wait for the last few minutes.</li><li>After October 28, check the allotment letter and follow the fee-payment and reporting instructions.</li></ol></div><h2>OJEE BAMS/BHMS Round 3 counselling 2026: FAQs</h2><h3>What is the last date for OJEE BAMS/BHMS Round 3 registration?</h3><p>Registration and choice locking close on October 26, 2026, at 11:59 PM.</p><h3>Can a candidate from outside Odisha apply?</h3><p>Outside-state candidates can be considered for All India Quota seats in private institutions. Odisha domicile is required for state quota seats.</p><h3>What is the OJEE counselling fee?</h3><p>The online counselling and registration fee is Rs. 1,000 and is non-refundable.</p><h3>When will the Round 3 allotment be released?</h3><p>The provisional Round 3 allotment letter is scheduled for October 28, 2026, at 5 PM.</p><h3>Can I withdraw after Round 3 allotment?</h3><p>OJEE says that withdrawal will not be allowed after Round 3 allotment. Read the schedule and instructions before locking your choices.</p></div>