The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) is a state-level entrance exam conducted for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate professional courses in Odisha. It covers programs such as B.Tech, B.Pharm, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Pharm, Integrated MBA, B.CAT, and lateral entry courses in engineering, pharmacy, and MCA. The exam is managed by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee under the Skill Development and Technical Education Department, Government of Odisha. OJEE serves as the gateway for over 89 engineering colleges, 63 MBA institutes, and 44 MCA programs in the state, with a total of approximately 30,000 seats across government, private, and autonomous institutions. Established under the Odisha Professional Educational Institutions Act, 2007, it ensures a fair and centralised admission process based on merit.
OJEE 2026 Highlights
The following table summarises the key highlights of OJEE 2026 based on established patterns:
+4 for correct, –1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted
Language
English only
Official Website
ojee.nic.in
OJEE 2026 Important Dates
The official notification for OJEE 2026 is expected in January 2026. Based on previous years' trends, the tentative schedule is as follows:
Event
Tentative Date
Information Brochure Release
Last week of January 2026
Online Registration Starts
Last week of January 2026
Last Date to Submit Application
3rd week of March 2026
Application Correction Window
3rd week of March 2026
Admit Card Download
4th week of April 2026
OJEE 2026 Exam Date
1st–2nd week of May 2026
Result Declaration
1st week of June 2026
Score Card Download
June 2026
Counselling Registration
3rd week of June 2026
OJEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the specific eligibility requirements for their chosen course as prescribed by the OJEEC. General criteria apply across courses, with course-specific variations.
Nationality: Indian citizens; preference for Odisha domicile candidates for state quota seats.
Age Limit: Minimum 17 years for UG courses; no upper limit for most PG courses.
Educational Qualification (B.Tech): 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) and minimum 45% aggregate (40% for reserved categories).
Educational Qualification (B.Pharm): 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics (PCB/PCM) and minimum 45% aggregate.
Educational Qualification (MBA): Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum 50% aggregate (45% for reserved).
Educational Qualification (MCA): Bachelor's degree with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level, minimum 50% aggregate.
Lateral Entry (B.Tech/MCA): Diploma/B.Sc. with relevant subjects and minimum 45% aggregate.
Attempts: No limit on attempts.
OJEE 2026 Application Form: Step-by-Step Guide
The entire OJEE 2026 registration process is online only through the official portal ojee.nic.in. Candidates must register separately for each course if applying for multiple programs.
Visit ojee.nic.in and click on “New Registration”
Select the course you are applying for (B.Tech/B.Pharm/MBA/MCA etc.)
Fill personal details, contact information, and educational qualifications
Upload scanned photograph and signature
Pay the application fee online (Debit/Credit/Net Banking/UPI)
Submit the form and download the confirmation page
OJEE 2026 Application Fees
Fees are non-refundable and vary according to the number of courses applied for (2025 fees; expected to remain similar in 2026):
Course Applied
General/OBC/EWS
SC/ST/PwD
Single course (B.Tech/B.Pharm/MBA/MCA etc.)
₹ 1,000
₹ 800
Two courses (e.g., MBA + MCA)
₹ 1,500
₹ 1,200
More than two courses
₹ 1,500 + ₹ 500 per additional course
₹ 1,200 + ₹ 400 per additional course
Document Specifications for Upload
All images must strictly follow the prescribed format and size:
Document
Size
Format
Specific Requirements
Passport-size Photograph
5 KB – 200 KB
JPG/JPEG
Recent colour photo, white/light background, 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm
Signature
5 KB – 50 KB
JPG/JPEG
Black/blue ink on white paper, within 3.5 cm × 1.5 cm box
OJEE Application Correction Window & Exam Centres
OJEE provides a limited correction window after the last date of registration:
Correction Window: Usually opens for 3–5 days in the last week of March 2026. Candidates can edit most fields except name, mobile number, email, and course applied.
No changes allowed after final submission: Photograph, signature, and category, once locked, cannot be changed.
The exam is conducted in more than 50 cities across Odisha and select cities outside the state (Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Berhampur, Balasore, Sambalpur, Kolkata, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, etc.). Candidates can choose up to three exam cities in order of preference during registration.
OJEE 2026 Exam Pattern
OJEE 2026 is conducted in computer-based mode. The number of questions, duration, and subjects vary depending on the course applied for. There is no negative marking for unattempted questions.
OJEE stands for Odisha Joint Entrance Examination. It is a state-level entrance test conducted for admission to B.Tech, B.Pharm, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Pharm, Lateral Entry, Integrated MBA, and other professional courses in Odisha.
OJEE is conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee under the Skill Development and Technical Education Department, Government of Odisha.
No. Both Odisha domicile and non-Odisha candidates can appear. However, non-domicile candidates are eligible only for certain seats (usually 15–25% in private colleges) and cannot claim state quota or government college seats.
Yes. For B.Tech admissions, 70% seats are filled through JEE Main rank and only 30% through OJEE rank (mostly in private colleges). Candidates with valid JEE Main 2026 score need not appear for OJEE B.Tech paper.
Registration usually starts in the last week of January 2026 and continues till the third week of March 2026. Exact dates will be notified on ojee.nic.in.
For one course: ₹1,000 (General), ₹800 (SC/ST/PwD). For two or more courses: ₹1,500 + ₹500 per additional course (₹1,200 + ₹400 for reserved categories).
Yes, +4 marks for correct answer and –1 mark for every incorrect answer. Unattempted questions carry zero marks.
There is no limit on the number of attempts. You can appear every year until you secure the desired rank and branch.
Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics with a minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST).
Yes. You can apply for multiple courses by paying an additional fee per course. Separate rank cards are issued for each.
No electronic devices, including calculators, mobile phones, or smart watches, are allowed inside the examination hall.
Admit cards are usually released 7–10 days before the exam, i.e., the last week of April 2026.
Rank is prepared based on marks obtained in the entrance test. In case of a tie, higher marks in Mathematics (for technical courses) or seniority in age are considered.
Counselling registration generally starts in the third week of June 2026, after the result declaration.
Yes, mandatory for claiming state quota seats in government and private colleges. Non-domicile candidates can participate only in open/all-India seats.
₹25,000 for General/OBC and ₹20,000 for SC/ST candidates. This is adjusted later in the college fee.
No. Only candidates who registered for counselling and remained unallotted or opted for upgradation can participate in the spot round.
No. All seats (including private colleges) are filled through centralised OJEE counselling only. There is no management quota.
CET Bhubaneswar, IGIT Sarang, PMEC Berhampur, GCE Kalahandi, GCE Keonjhar, and Government College of Engineering Bhawanipatna are the major government engineering colleges.
For Computer Science in top private colleges like ITER SOA, Silicon, or CV Raman: General rank under 5,000 is considered safe (under 2,000 for merit seats).
OJEE is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode since 2020.
No changes are allowed after final submission. Choose your three preferred cities carefully during registration.
OJEE 2026 score is valid only for admission in the academic session 2026–27. It cannot be carried forward.
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