OJEE Exam 2026: Exam Date (OUT), Eligibility, Registration (Started), Exam Pattern, Admit Card, Syllabus, Result, Counselling

Latest Updates 

• The official OJEE 2026 examination notification has been released and the registration for OJEE 2026 is open from 28th January, 2026. 
• The online registration for OJEE 2026 will be closed by March 22, 2026.
• The OJEE 2026 exam is also going to take place on May 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 2026, taking more than a few days because of multiple testing days and shifts. 
• The OJEE 2026 admit cards will likely be available on the OJEE website and will probably be available for download around Last week of April 2026.

The OJEE 2026, which stands for Odisha Joint Entrance Examination, will take place on May 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 2026 in multiple shifts for a few days, in online mode across a few more cities. The official notification for OJEE has been released and the registration for OJEE 2026 is open from 28th January, 2026, and will be closed by March 22, 2026. Drive for admit cards for OJEE will be generated and issued separately, and will most likely be downloadable from the official OJEE portal.

The following colleges accepting OJEE 2026, including premier institutes of Odisha such as College of Engineering and Technology (CET) Bhubaneswar, Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology (IGIT) Sarang, Silicon Institute of Technology, KIIT School of Management, CV Raman Global University and many other government/private institutions for MBA, MCA, B.Pharm, M.Tech, M.Plan, M.Arch, M.Pharm and Lateral Entry.

Every year, an estimated 50,000 to 70,000 students take for OJEE seeking admission in different undergraduate and postgraduate professional courses. In 2025, approximately 65,000 students opted for OJEE. The overall level of the examination was moderate, and a majority of the sections had a fair component of questions. It is important to note that cutoff ranks for top government colleges range from approximately the top 1,000 – 2,500 ranks, depending on the admission course/category.

OJEE 2026: Quick Highlights

The information mentioned below is about the OJEE examination, which will provide you with a brief overview of this examination.

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What is the OJEE Exam?

OJEE is a state-level entrance examination conducted in Odisha for admission into various professional courses, including B.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, and M.Pharm courses, offered by colleges and universities in Odisha. It is conducted in computer-based test mode by the OJEE Committee under the supervision of Odisha. It also covers lateral entry for B.Tech/MCA courses.

OJEE is a yearly entrance exam held in the month of May, usually. Students from Odisha and other states can apply for OJEE, as long as they meet the eligibility criteria for the course they want to pursue.  OJEE exam difficulty level is moderate to difficult, and the marking scheme of OJEE is +4 marks for a correct answer, -1 mark for an incorrect answer, and No marks for unattempted questions.

The exam consists of mathematics, reasoning, general knowledge, and the relevant subject of the course. The OJEE 2026 syllabus is based on the course the student has applied for. The duration for courses like LE BTech, LE BSc/ LE, MCA/LE MCA, MBA, MTech and MArch, MSc, BCAT is 2 hours, for MPharm, Integrated MBA and LE BPharm is 1 hour and for BPharma is 3 hours.

OJEE 2026 Courses Offered

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) 2026 will be conducted for admission to these:

• B.Pharm
• B.Sc Nursing / Post B.Sc Nursing
• Post Diploma Nursing / M.Sc Nursing
• MCA / M.Sc (Computer Science)
• MBA / Integrated MBA
• B.CAT
• M.Tech / M.Tech (Part-Time)
• M.Arch / M.Plan / M.Pharm
• Lateral Entry to B.Tech and B.Pharm

OJEE 2026 Exam Dates

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) follows a set schedule, which the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee announces each year. Important dates for candidates include when the application form opens, the deadline for the submission of the application form, when the admit card will be issued for the candidates, when the examination date is scheduled, and when the result date is scheduled.

OJEE 2026 Exam: Duration

The duration of the OJEE 2026 exam for courses like LE BTech, LE BSc, MCA, LE MCA, MBA, MTech, MArch, MSc, BCAT is 2 hours. Refer to the table for more details.

OJEE 2026 Application Process

Here are the application steps of OJEE, Check the following mentioned below.

Step 1 - The complete application process for OJEE is completely online through their official website. Visit the official website https://ojee.nic.in/. 

Step 2 - Students must check if they are eligible for the course they choose.

Step 3 - After this, register on the site and fill in your basic details like name, mobile number, and email ID. 

Step 4 - After successfully registering, they need to log in, fill out the online application form, and provide personal, academic, and contact details as requested in the application. As part of their online application, candidates will be required to upload their most recent passport-size photograph, signature, and left thumb impression.   

Step 5 - All documents must be in the required formats and sizes. 

Step 6 - After filling in the application and ensuring the requirements, candidates will be required to make the payment for the application fee online by credit card, debit card, or net banking, according to the course the applicants are applying for. 

Step 7 - After making the payment, candidates are also required to download and print the confirmation page for proof of application submission.

OJEE 2026 Admit Card 

Every candidate who appears for an exam must carry with them an admit card for OJEE 2026. Under no circumstances will you be allowed to enter the exam hall without an admit card. Make sure you quarantine the admit card long before the exam date. Below are the steps to be followed to download the JEE 2026 admit card:

1. Go to the OJEE official website: www.ojee.nic.in.

2. Click on the "Download Admit Card for OJEE 2026" link provided on the homepage.

3. Log in using your application number and password/and date of birth.

4. After logging in, you will be able to see the admit card on the screen.

5. Download the admit card and take at least two printouts of the card.

Make sure the printout is clear, and your photograph and all other information should be readable.

OJEE Reservation Policy 2026

The OJEE provides a reservation option for achieving equal opportunities in the state. Some of these reserved classifications are Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backwards Classes (OBC), and other special categories like Persons with Disabilities (PwD), women candidates, and children of green card holders. 

Special OJEE or 2nd OJEE is an exam conducted by OJEE Cell; it is different from the OJEE exam. Students who have not applied for the  OJEE exam can apply for the 2nd OJEE. Special OJEE will be conducted for admissions to BTech, LeTech (Diploma), LeTech (B.Sc), MBA, MCA, MTech, MPlan, MArch and MPharma courses under OJEE. 

Basically, Special OJEE serves as a second chance to the students if the seats are remaining in the universities or colleges for that particular course, like BTech, MBA, and MCA.

It will be conducted in the second week of July 2026.  Students who hold a rank in JEE Mains or in the OJEE exam do not have to give the special OJEE exam, and students from other states can not apply for admissions in government colleges through this examination. 

Check the table below for more statistical information on the Special OJEE 2026 exam.

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) is a state-level examination conducted for admission in several professional courses like Engineering, Ph.D., MCA, M.Tech, etc., in Odisha. Candidates must fulfil certain eligibility requirements he/she must meet to apply for OJEE. The OJEE eligibility criteria outline the necessary educational qualifications and minimum marks required for each course. The criteria of the eligibility requirements include specific educational qualifications and minimum marks.

OJEE 2026 Admission Process – Step-by-Step

Step 1: Registration - Admission has started on 28th January 2026. Register from the official OJEE portal on the internet. The applicants will be asked to fill in the required details and pay the application fee.

Application Fee:

• ₹1,000 for a single course
• Course combinations (e.g. MBA + MCA / MBA + MTech) 1,500.

Ways of payment: Debit card, credit card, net banking or SBI challan.

Step 2: OJEE 2026 Admit Card

To download the admit card online, the registered candidates need to have an account. It will contain the date of examination, time, centre details and noteworthy instructions. The occurrences of any discrepancy must be reported to the OJEE Cell as soon as possible.

Step 3: OJEE 2026 Examination

Computer-Based Test (CBT) is the mode in which OJEE 2026 is taken. The applicants should be required to report at the examination centre at least 1 hour before the time indicated so that they can through biometric testing and verification tests.

Step 4: Key and Scorecard Release.

The OJEE Cell online publishes the official answer key and OJEE scorecard, following the exam. The scorecard displays section-wise marks, overall score and position and these are relied upon in counselling and allocation of seats.

Step 5: OJEEE 2026 Counselling Registration.

Registered candidates will be required to apply to the OJEE 2026 counselling process separately. The process of counselling is conducted through the online (web-based) choice filling method and the seats are distributed in terms of rank and category, then the availability of seats.

Step 6: Seating Allotment and Reporting

Allotment of seats is carried out in a series of counselling. To confirm the documents and admit the candidates will be expected to download the allotment letter of the seat and report to the allocated institute within the given time.

The OJEE examination is conducted in an online mode as a Computer-Based Test (CBT). It is conducted by the OJEE Committee every year. The examination pattern depends on the course in which the candidate is applying, with a different number of subjects being tested, the number of questions available, and the duration of the exam. All the questions will be in multiple-choice format, and each correct answer will have a weightage of four marks.

OJEE 2026 Preparation Tips 

The OJEE 2026 is a significant entrance examination for students who desire to obtain admission into different undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as B.Tech (Lateral Entry), MBA, MCA, M.Tech, B.Pharm, and others in Odisha. A good score in OJEE means that candidates can get admission to the best colleges in the state. With the right preparation methods and some planning, candidates can achieve a very good rank in the OJEE exam. Here are some useful preparation strategies:   

• The candidate should check the OJEE exam pattern and syllabus for his/her course. Understanding the exam format is very important in order to avoid unnecessary surprises at the time of the exam.   
• The candidate needs to create a practical study plan. The creation of study plans means realistically dividing the available time for each subject study for preparation and ensuring that the schedules include mock tests happening every week, and preparing for revision.   
• The candidate should read the NCERT books to get the basics sorted and refer to Vo. A specific question bank and question papers from previous years of OJEE to practice as well.   
• The candidate must regularly practice mock tests, check his/her performance in that mock test to identify strong and weak areas and analyse the tests thoroughly, and learn from mistakes to improve.
• The candidate must prepare short notes and develop a set of short notes for all subjects, making it easier to revise in a short time. The short notes should contain: steps to solve problems, definitions, formulas, and key ideas/concepts.

OJEE 2026 Result 

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee (OJEE) will announce the OJEE 2026 result in the first week of June 2026. Candidates who have appeared for the entrance test can view and download their OJEE 2026 result from the official OJEE website at www.ojee.nic.in. Follow the steps below simple stepsbelow  to download the OJEE result:

• Go to the OJEE official website: www.ojee.nic.in.
• On the homepage, click on the "OJEE 2026 Result" or "Download Rank Card" link.
• Log in with your application number and date of birth, or password.
• Your OJEE 2026 result, along with the rank card, will appear on the screen.
• Download the rank card's PDF and take a printout for future admission procedures.
• Make sure to keep the result safely for future counselling and admission processes.

OJEE 2026 Counselling

The counselling process for OJEE 2026 will start after the OJEE result and rank card are declared. The counselling process for OJEE conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee of Odisha State is for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including B.Tech, B. Pharm, MBA, MCA, and M.Tech, etc. Only qualified candidates who have obtained a rank in OJEE 2026 will be able to attend the counselling process. Follow the points below to understand the step-by-step OJEE counselling process.

Step-by-Step OJEE Counselling Process

1. Online Registration and Choice Filling

• Candidates should visit the official OJEE website: www.ojee.nic.in.
• Register for counselling by inputting your application number, rank, and other necessary details.
• Fill out the list of colleges and courses of your choice, according to preference.
• Lock your choices on or before the closing date.

2. Document Verification

• Upload scanned copies of your documents such as rank card, admit card, mark sheets, category certificate (if applicable), and photo ID authorisation.
• Documents will be verified online, and make sure the documents are authenticated and valid.

3. Seat Allotment

• Seats will be allotted based on rank, category, and order of preference.
• The seat allotment result will be published on the official website.
• Download a seat allotment letter.

4. Reporting to the Assigned Institute

• Candidates must report to the assigned institute and time.
• Candidates must submit the documents and deposit the admission fee for admission to be confirmed.
• If the candidate is not happy with the allottee, they can choose the float option for participation in the next round.

Checklist Documents for OJEE 2026

Here are the important documents for OJEE 2026.

• OJEE 2026 Rank Card
• OJEE 2026 Admit Card
• 10th and 12th class Marksheets
• Graduation Marksheets for PG courses
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Resident/Nativity certificate
• Income certificate (for tuition fees waiver if applicable)
• Recent passport-size photographs
• A valid Photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, and so on

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) syllabus 2026 contains a variety of topics that assess the understanding and awareness of the candidates for various professional courses such as B.Tech (Lateral Entry), MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Pharm, etc. The syllabus formulated by the OJEE Committee will change depending on what course the candidate chooses. All of the questions on the OJEE will be multiple-choice with multiple answers drawn from the syllabus developed by the OJEE Committee.

The OJEE previous years' question papers help the students to prepare for the upcoming OJEE exam. The previous year's question helps in the analysis of the questions and the topics to be focused on. Students get an idea of the exam pattern, which helps them in the exam for their future. Here are the links to the OJEE previous year question papers:

Here is the list of top MBA colleges accepting OJEE scores for admission. Check the fee details from the table below.

OJEE 2026: FAQs

Ques. What is the mode of the OJEE 2026 exam?

Ans. OJEE 2026 is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) exam.

Ques. Can I apply to multiple courses in the same form?

Ans. You can apply to multiple courses in the same form and only make the additional payment for each course.

Ques. Is there any negative marking in OJEE 2026?

Ans. Yes, there are negative markings as per correct = +4, wrong = -1.

Ques. How soon will OJEE 2026 be registered?

Ans. Registration of OJEE 2026 has started on January 28, 2026, and applicants are allowed to apply online via the OJEE official portal.

Ques. Which is the deadline to apply to OJEE 2026?

Ans. The OJEE 2026 application form must be filled and the payment of the fee must be made on or before March 22, 2026.

Ques. What are the courses to enrich it with OJEE 2026?

Ans. OJEE 2026 provides courses such as B.Pharm, B.Sc Nursing, Post B.Sc Nursing, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Arch, M.Plan, M.Pharm and Lateral Entry to B.Tech/B.Pharm among others.

Ques. How do you describe the mode of the OJEE 2026 examination?

Ans. OJEE 2026 is given in Computer-Based Test (CBT) format, which comprises multiple choice questions (MCQs).

Ques. Who can be eligible to attend OJEE 2026?

Ans. Candidates should follow minimum academic qualification, subject requirements, and domicile requirements (where necessary) as set down by OJEE authorities in order to be eligible.

Ques. What is the minimum eligibility for an MBA through OJEE?

Ans. You need a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (minimum 45% for reserved categories).