The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) has released Notice No. 0672 dated November 9, 2026, regarding the medical assessment process for Physically Challenged (PC)/Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates participating in State Quota postgraduate AYUSH counselling.

The notice applies to candidates seeking admission to the following courses in government colleges of Odisha:

• MD (Homoeopathy)

• MD/MS (Ayurveda)

Candidates must have a valid AIAPGET 2026 rank and meet the prescribed eligibility conditions to apply under the PwBD category.

As per the notice, candidates seeking a PwBD seat must appear before the OJEE Medical Assessment Board on November 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The assessment will be conducted at LT-II, SCB Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha.

OJEE PwBD Medical Assessment: Date, Time and Venue

Candidates who fail to attend the Medical Assessment Board will not be considered under the PC/PwBD category under any circumstances.

Documents Required for PwBD Eligibility Certificate

Candidates must visit the Medical Assessment Board with the following documents:

1. AIAPGET 2026 scorecard: The scorecard must demonstrate eligibility for the relevant postgraduate course.

2. Permanent UDID Card: A valid Unique Disability ID (UDID) card issued by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.

3. Self-certified affidavit: The affidavit must declare the candidate's functional abilities in the format specified under Schedule I. The Medical Assessment Board will verify the declaration during assessment.

4. Self-Certification Affidavit (Appendix A): Candidates must submit this affidavit in the prescribed format.

5. Disability-specific affidavit: Candidates must also submit the applicable affidavit under Appendices B to F, as prescribed by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and National Medical Commission (NMC).

PwBD Assessment and Eligibility Certificate Rules

The OJEE Medical Assessment Board will generate the eligibility certificate based on the disability details mentioned on the candidate's UDID card and the submitted affidavits, subject to fulfilment of the prescribed eligibility criteria.

The assessment will consider the candidate's functional abilities, essential competencies required for the course, reasonable accommodation requirements and patient safety. The eligibility decision will not be based solely on the disability diagnosis, category or percentage.

The certificate will remain valid only for the 2026–27 academic session.

Important Warning Regarding Fake Documents

OJEE has issued a strict warning regarding the submission of false documents or declarations. If a candidate's UDID card or affidavit is found to be fake, the admission seat will be cancelled and legal action may be initiated against the candidate.

The decision of the Medical Assessment Board will be final and binding. Admission under the PC/PwBD category will be granted only according to the Board's recommendations.

PwBD Affidavit Formats and Disability Categories

The notification provides separate affidavit formats for different disability categories. Candidates should refer to the prescribed formats and submit the applicable documents.

Candidates with benchmark disabilities other than locomotor, visual, hearing, specific learning disorder and autism spectrum disorder categories, including certain blood disorders and chronic neurological conditions, are required to submit the self-certified affidavit under Appendix A, as specified in the notice.

Further Schedule and Official Website

OJEE has stated that the detailed schedule for the PG counselling process will be notified separately on its official website. Candidates should regularly check the following portals for updates and related public notices:

• OJEE: https://ojee.nic.in/

• AACCC: https://aaccc.gov.in/ug-counselling/

Candidates should follow the applicable NCISM/NMC PwBD guidelines and ensure that all required documents are available before appearing for the medical assessment.

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