OJEE 2026 Exam

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee conducts the OJEE 2026 exam for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Odisha. The state-level entrance exam is held annually in an online (CBT) mode. The OJEE exam is generally held in May. Following the completion of the OJEE 2026 exam, the OJEEC conducts a special OJEE or 2nd OJEE exam for admission to vacant seats. Alongside, the OJEEC also releases the OJEE 2026 syllabus, exam pattern, and other information via an official notification. The OJEE 2026 registration is expected to begin in late January 2026 or Early February 2026. Read this page to know about the OJEE 2026 exam in detail.

Table of Contents

OJEE 2026 Exam
OJEE Conducting Body
OJEE 2026 Highlights
OJEE 2026 Exam Dates
OJEE 2026 Registration Form
OJEE Eligibility Criteria 2026
OJEE 2025 Exam Pattern
OJEE Syllabus 2026
OJEE 2026 Admit Card
OJEE 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
OJEE 2026 Exam Centres
OJEE 2026 Preparation Tips
Special/ 2nd OJEE 2026 Exam
OJEE Result 2026
OJEE 2026 Counselling Process
OJEE Cutoff 2026
Contact Details
FAQs about OJEE

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OJEE Conducting Body

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee under the provisions of the Odisha Professional Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission and Fixation of Fee) Act, 2007, organizes OJEE every year for the students who are willing to take admission in undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered under Science and Technology streams. These mostly include B.Pharm/ B.Tech (Lateral Entry)/ B.Pharm (Lateral Entry)/ PGAT for M Arch/ M.Tech/ M.Plan/ MCA/ M.Pharm/ MBA/ MCA (Lateral Entry)/ Integrated MBA (5 years) courses in various Government and Private engineering and management institutions of Orissa.

OJEE 2026 Highlights

OJEE 2026 exam is one of the most well-known state-level entrance examinations for admission into various professional and academic programs offered in several disciplines across the state of Orissa. Some important highlights from the OJEE exam 2026 are mentioned in the table below.

Particulars	Details
Exam name	Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE)
Conducting body	OJEE Board (OJEEB)
Official Website	ojee.nic.in
Exam level	State entrance examination
Exam frequency	Once a year
Exam mode	Online
Language	English
Courses offered	Undergraduate, Lateral Entry and Post Graduate

OJEE 2026 Exam Dates

The OJEE 2026 counselling dates have been revised by the exam authority. You can go through the important dates from the table below. Shift-wise exam time and exam centre will be provided to you via the OJEE 2026 admit card.

Events	Tentative Dates
OJEE Official Notification	January 2026
OJEE 2026 Application Form Release Date	January 2026
Last Date to Apply for OJEE Application Form 2026	March 2026
Correction window	March 2026
OJEE Admit Card 2026 Release Date	April 2026
OJEE 2026 Exam Date for BTech/ BPharma (Lateral Entry), M.Tech, M.Arch, MCA/LE-MCA, M.Pharm, M.Plan, MBA	May 2026
OJEE 2026 Answer Key	To be notified
OJEE Result 2026 Date	June 2026
OJEE 2026 Counselling Registration and Choice Filling Starts	June 2026
Mock Seat Allotment	July 2026
OJEE 2026 Counselling Registration and Choice Filling Deadline	July 2026
Last date for choice locking or automatic locking of choices	July 2026
OJEE Seat Allotment 2026 Round 1	July 2026
Online reporting: fee payment/document upload/response by students to query (if required) (Round 1)/ Exercise Freeze/ Float option	July 2026
Last day to respond to the query	July 2026
Withdrawal of seats / Exit from seat allocation process (Once the fee paid will be eligible for withdraw, if you wish to exit from the counselling process)	July 2026
Reconciliation of data, verification, and validation of allocated seats	July 2026
OJEE Seat Allotment 2026 Round 2	July 2026
Online reporting: Part Admission/ Seat Confirmation Fee payment /Document upload, Exercise Freeze/Float option. (For newly allotted students Only in Round-2)	July 2026
OJEE Counselling Registration for 2nd OJEE/Special OJEE B. TECH rank holders/ JEE main rank holders not registered earlier	July to August 2026
Withdrawal of seats / Exit from the seat allocation process	July to August 2026
Last day to respond to the query	July 2026
Reconciliation of data, verification, and validation of allocated seats	August 2026
OJEE Seat Allotment 2026 Round 3	August 2026
Online reporting: Part Admission cum Seat Confirmation Fee payment /Document upload. (For newly allotted students Only) All newly allotted students can only download their final allotment letter after completing the fee payment and document verification.	August 2026
Last date to respond to queries if any	August 2026
Reporting to the Allotted OJEE Participating Colleges/ Institutions. College Reporting to be completed by 6th August, 2026 by 5:00PM	August 2026
OJEE Spot counselling for admission to vacant seats	August 2026

OJEE 2026 Exam Day Schedule

The Odisha JEE exam 2026 is conducted in three shifts in May 2026, depending on the course applied for. Each shift will be conducted for 2 hours. Check the course-wise OJEE exam schedule 2026 as per the past trends provided below:

OJEE Exam Date	Shift 1 8:30 am to 10:30 am	Shift 2 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm	Shift 3 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
First week of May, 2026	LE Tech (Diploma)	LE Tech (Diploma)	LE Tech (Diploma)
First week of May, 2026	LE Tech (Diploma)	Integrated MBA – 1 hr	LE Tech BSc – 1 hr
Second week of May, 2026	MBA	MBA	B.CAT (Cinematography /Sound Recording & Design) – 1hr / LE Pharm – 1hr
Second week of May, 2026	B. Pharm	B. Pharm	B. Pharm
Second week of May, 2026	MCA	MCA	B. CAT (Film Editing) – 1hr/ M. Pharm – 1hr / M. Arch/ M. Plan and M.Tech (11 Programs)

Special OJEE 2026 Exam Dates

The Special OJEE 2026 exam will be organized for students who will be unable to participate or miss the Odisha JEE in their initial attempt. The ranks from 2nd OJEE will be used to fill the vacant seats. The registration date for the Special OJEE exam 2026 will be declared officially on the official website. You can check the schedule below.

Events	Tentative Dates
Special OJEE 2026 Registration	June 2026 by 11:00 PM
Special OJEE 2026 Admit Card	June 2026 Onwards
Special OJEE 2026 Exam Date	July 2026
Special OJEE 2026 Result	July 2026

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OJEE 2026 Registration Form

OJEE 2026 registrationis expected to begin in January 2026. The exam organizing committee will release the official OJEE 2026 application form on the website soon. OJEE 2026 registration will be available only in online mode. The registration process consisted of multiple steps, including registration, completing the application form, paying the required fee, and submitting the completed form. The steps listed below had to be followed to finish the OJEE application process:

Steps to Fill OJEE 2026 Application Form

The OJEE 2026 exam authorities have explained the OJEE 2026 registration process and the necessary steps required for you to fill out the OJEE application form 2026. In the following, we have explained all the steps in detail:

Steps	Description
Step 1	Visit the official OJEE 2026 website - ojee.nic.in
Step 2	Complete all required fields, including name, father's name, active phone number, correspondence address, permanent address, email address, and other necessary details.
Step 3	Upload a passport-sized photo and a signature in the specified format and size.
Step 4	Upload all required documents as instructed in the application form.
Step 5	Pay the application fee of Rs. 1,000 online.
Step 6	The application fee can be paid using a credit card, debit card, net banking, or e-challan.

Special OJEE 2026 Application Process

The registration for the special OJEE 2026 exam is expected to start in June 2026. You can access the link for registration from the official exam website. To apply for Special OJEE 2026, you must first register on the official OJEE website by providing the necessary details. Upon successful registration, an application ID will be generated, which students will use to log in and complete the application form. Once the form is filled out, you will be directed to the payment gateway. The application fee for Special OJEE is INR 1,000, payable via debit/credit card or net banking.

OJEE Eligibility Criteria 2026

OJEE eligibility criteria is provided by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee. All students applying for OJEE 2026 exam are required to meet OJEE 2026 eligibility criteria to be able to fill out OJEE 2026 registration form. In the following table, we have provided course-wise eligibility criteria for OJEE 2026 exam:

Course	Eligibility Requirements
B.Tech (4 Years)	- Passed 10+2 with subjects including Physics, Mathematics, and any one from Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, IT, Biology, Informatics Practices, Biotechnology, Technical Vocational, Agriculture, Engineering Graphics, Business Studies, or Entrepreneurship (as per AICTE). - OR Passed a minimum 3-year Diploma with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved category), subject to seat availability in the First Year if lateral entry vacancies are exhausted.
B.Pharm (4 Years)	- Passed 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects, along with Mathematics or Biology.
LE-Tech (3 Years)	- Passed a 3-year Diploma or 2-year (Lateral Entry) Diploma with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved category) in any Engineering/Technology branch. - OR Passed B.Sc. degree with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved category) and 10+2 with Mathematics. - OR Passed D.Voc in the same/allied sector (B.Sc. students considered after Diploma students).
LE-Pharm (3 Years)	- Passed a diploma in a related Pharmacy program with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved category).
MBA (2 Years)	- Passed a Bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category).
MCA (2 Years)	- Passed BCA or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering or an equivalent. - OR Passed B.Sc./B.Com./B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level, with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category).
M.Tech (2 Years)	- Passed a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in the relevant field with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category).
M.Pharm (2 Years)	- Passed Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved category).
Integrated MBA (5 Years)	- Passed 10+2 with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved category).

Note: Students who have taken and received a rank in JEE Main 2026 (for B.TECH) or OJEE - 2026 (for other courses) are exempt from taking the 2nd / Special OJEE.

OJEE 2025 Exam Pattern

Details such as the number of questions asked during the OJEE exam, the marks allocated to each category, the total marks, the examination method, and the marking scheme are provided under the OJEE 2025 exam pattern. We have listed the detailed OJEE 2025 exam pattern in the table below:

Feature	Details
Exam Mode	Conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
Exam Date	Tentatively scheduled for the first week of May 2025.
Exam Duration	-3 hours for B.Pharm
	- 2 hours for LE B.Tech, LE B.Sc, LE, MCA, LE MCA, MBA, M.Tech, and M.Arch
	- 1 hour for M.Pharm, Integrated MBA, and LE B.Pharm
Question Type	Consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Marking Scheme	- 4 marks are awarded for each correct answer.
	- 1 mark deducted for each incorrect answer.
	- No marks are given for unattempted questions.

OJEE Syllabus 2026

The OJEE Syllabus provides you with information about what topics are to be covered in the Odisha Joint Entrance Exam. Each course has a separate exam, so the OJEE 2026 syllabus PDF will be different for each one. Understanding the syllabus helps you create a study plan to finish your preparation on time.

You can check the detailed OJEE 2026 syllabus from the table below:

Course	Subject	Topics
B.Pharm	Physics	Measurement and motion, Heat & thermodynamics, Characteristics of materials, Electricity & magnetism, Wave motion, Optics, Electronic devices, Atomic and nuclear physics
	Chemistry	General behaviour of matter, Basic concepts of chemistry, Structure of atoms and molecules, Chemical energetics, equilibrium and kinetics, Electrochemistry, Surface chemistry, Metals and metallurgy, Organic chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental chemistry
	Mathematics	Logic, Sets, relation and function, Number system, Determinants and matrices, Trigonometry, Coordinate geometry of two and three dimensions, Sequence and series, Vectors, Differential calculus, Integral calculus, Probability, Differential equations
	Biology	Diversity of plant life, Morphology of angiosperms, Taxonomy of flowering plants, Cell, Genetic materials, Plant breeding, Ecology, Plant diseases, Recombinant DNA, Processes in plants, Economic botany
	Zoology	Animal world, Animal histology, Nutrition, Respiration, Circulation, Excretion, Reproduction, Human development, Genetics, Evolution, Biotechnology, Human diseases, Environmental issues, Animal locomotion
Lateral Entry to B.Pharm	LE-Pharm	Diploma in Pharmacy syllabus (Part I & II)
LE-B.Tech (Diploma)	Engineering Mathematics	Algebra, Determinants and matrices, Trigonometry, Analytical geometry, Vector Algebra, Calculus, Differential equations, Coordinate geometry of three dimensions, Probability, Statistics
	Engineering Mechanics	Force and moments, Center of gravity, Moment of inertia, Friction, Gear drive, Lifting machine, Simple stress and strain, Dynamics
	Basic Electrical Engineering	Fundamentals, AC theory, Conversion of electrical energy, Power billing
	Basic Electronics Engineering	Electronic devices, Electronic circuits, Communication systems, Transducers, Measuring instruments
	Computer Awareness	Introduction to computers, Computer arithmetic
MBA	Quantitative Techniques
	Analytical and Logical Reasoning
	Verbal Reasoning and Comprehension
	General Awareness and Business Fundamentals
Integrated MBA	Quantitative Techniques
	Analytical and Logical Reasoning
	Verbal Reasoning and Comprehension
	General Awareness and Business Fundamentals
M.Pharm	B.Pharm syllabus	As per BPUT syllabus
M.Tech	Analytical and Logical Reasoning
	Engineering Mathematics	ODEs, Linear algebra, Fourier series, Laplace transforms, Complex analysis, Probability, Statistics
	Branch Subject	Based on respective M.Tech branch
M.Tech - Bio-technology	Branch Subject	Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular biology, Bioprocess engineering, Plant and animal biotechnology, Immunology, Recombinant DNA technology, Bioinformatics
M.Tech - Chemical Engineering	Branch Subject	Process calculations, Fluid mechanics, Heat transfer, Mass transfer, Reaction engineering, Instrumentation, Process control, Equipment design, Chemical technology
M.Tech - Civil Engineering	Branch Subject	Structural analysis, Soil mechanics, Hydraulics, Water requirements, Air pollution, Traffic engineering, Surveying
M.Tech - Computer Science/IT	Branch Subject	Digital logic, Computer organization, Programming, Algorithms, Theory of computation, Compiler design, OS, Internet, Networking
M.Tech - Electrical Engineering	Branch Subject	Circuits, Signals, Machines, Power systems, Control systems, Measurements, Power electronics, Drives
M.Tech - Mechanical Engineering	Branch Subject	Mechanics, Theory of machines, Vibration, Design, Fluid mechanics, Heat transfer, Thermodynamics, Manufacturing, Casting, Forming, Joining, Machining

OJEE 2026 Admit Card

The OJEE admit card is a mandatory document that you need to present at the OJEE 2026 exam centre. OJEE 2026 Admit Card will be released on the official website in April 2026. OJEE hall ticket 2026 includes details such as students' names, courses, exam dates, venue, and timing. After downloading the admit card for OJEE 2026, you should confirm that all of the details are accurate. You will not be allowed to enter the examination centre if you do not have OJEE 2026 admit card.

How to Download OJEE Admit Card 2026?

Step 1: Visit the official website of OJEE - ojee.nic.in

Step 2: Click on the link ‘OJEE Admit Card 2026 Download’’

Step 3: Then, the student must enter the application number and date of birth and proceed to login

Step 4: Click on the 'Download OJEE exam 2026 admit card' button and the hall ticket will appear on the screen

Step 5: Download or take a printout of the admit card for future reference

Details Mentioned on OJEE 2026 Admit Card Download

You must cross-check the following details as soon as their admit card is visible on the screen -

Name
Father's name
Address
Date of birth and gender
Roll Number or Application Number
Chosen course
Exam date
Exam timings
Name, address and code of the test centre
Exam day instructions

You must download your OJEE admit card and have a double copy in case you misplace it at the last moment. No student is allowed inside OJEE 2026 exam hall without their OJEE 2026 admit card.

OJEE 2026 Exam Day Guidelines

The OJEE 2026 Admit Cards will feature several guidelines and important OJEE 2026 exam day instructions. You should carefully read all these instructions and ensure that you comply with them on the day of the examination. We have listed down some of the important OJEE 2026 exam day guidelines below:

You must download your OJEE hall ticket or admit card 2026 and have a duplicate copy in case you misplace it at the last moment. You will not be allowed entry without the OJEE hall ticket.
You should check the details stated on the OJEE admit card 2026 before downloading it
You are required to carry a valid ID photo on the day of the test. A photo ID can be any of the following: Voter ID, Aadhar Card / Photo Registration Number, Rating Card, Driver's License, PAN Card, and Passport
If you are under the PwD category, you are required to carry a PWD certificate and an admission card
You must carry a passport-like photo attached to the confirmation slip
You must pass instructions related to the examination centre as stated on the OJEE consent card before appearing for the exam.
You should carry a black/blue pen to the exam centre.
The OJEE 2026 admit card must be signed by you in the presence of the invigilator only

OJEE 2026 Exam Centres

The conducting authorities will release a list of OJEE 2026 exam centers where the examination will be held this year. The OJEE exam will be held across 30 cities in Odisha and in a few cities of Jharkhand, Bihar, and West Bengal. You can select your preferred OJEE exam center 2026 at the time of the registration process. The details of the allotted test centers are mentioned in the OJEE exam 2026 admit card. Check the list of OJEE 2026 exam centres below:

S. No	Name of the OJEE 2026 Exam Centre City
1	Angul
2	Balangir
3	Balasore
4	Bargarh
5	Baripada
6	Berhampur
7	Bhadrak
8	Bhawanipatna
9	Bhubaneswar
10	Cuttack
11	Deogarh
12	Dhenkanal
13	Jagatsinghpur
14	Jajpur
15	Jeypore
16	Jharsuguda
17	Kendrapara
18	Malkangiri
19	Paralakhemundi
20	Phulbani
21	Puri
22	Rayagada
23	Rourkela
24	Sambalpur
25	Nuapada
26	Boudh
27	Nayagarh
28	Umerkote
29	Keonjhar
30	Sonepur
OJEE 2026 Exam Centre Cities Outside Odisha
1	Ranchi (Jharkhand)
2	Patna (Bihar)
3	Kolkata (West Bengal)

OJEE 2026 Preparation Tips

OJEE exam 2026 participants should start their preparations at least 4-6 months before the exam date. The initial crucial step involves creating a well-structured study timetable that covers all topics in the OJEE syllabus while allowing enough time to revise and practice OJEE previous year question papers. Start by focusing on significant topics, grasping the fundamentals, and mastering basic concepts. Begin with the more challenging subjects before progressing to the easier ones. Once you have completed the OJEE 2026 syllabus, you should move on to solving OJEE sample papers and OJEE previous year question papers. You should also attempt the OJEE 2026 mock test regularly to enhance your speed and accuracy. This practice will also help you gain a thorough understanding of concepts and easy memorization of formulas. Refer to the study materials and the best books for OJEE 2026 exam preparation.

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Special/ 2nd OJEE 2026 Exam

The Special OJEE exam 2026 is an additional exam conducted for students who miss the regular OJEE (Odisha Joint Entrance Examination) or want to improve their scores. This exam allows students to gain admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, pharmacy, and management offered by colleges in Odisha. The Special OJEE follows a similar exam pattern as the regular OJEE, with multiple-choice questions in subjects relevant to the chosen course. You can check the schedule for the special OJEE 2026 exam here:

Exam Date (Tentative)	Shift 1 (8:30 AM – 9:30 AM)	Shift 2 (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM)	Shift 3 (2:30 PM – 3:30 PM)	Shift 4 (5:30 PM – 6:30 PM)
July 2026	LE Tech B.Sc/B. Pharm	MBA	MBA	LE Tech (Diploma)
July 2026	LE Tech (Diploma)/MCA	B.Tech	B.Tech	B.Tech

OJEE Result 2026

The OJEE 2026 result is generally announced in June 2026, in the form of a rank card. To obtain the scorecard, you must log in using your roll number. The authorities will also release a merit list along with the results. For various courses, the authorities will provide various merit lists. Students who will pass the OJEE exam 2026 will be eligible for the counselling process. Students must print out their scorecards for future reference.

Steps to Download the OJEE Result 2026

Check the steps to download OJEE 2026 rank card here:

Step	Description
Step 1	Visit the OJEE official website at ojee.nic.in.
Step 2	On the homepage, click on the 'Rank Card - OJEE' button.
Step 3	Enter your application number and date of birth.
Step 4	Click on the submit button.
Step 5	The result will be displayed on the screen.

OJEE 2026 Counselling Process

If you qualify for the OJEE 2026 exam, you will be eligible to participate in the OJEE 2026 counselling process. The OJEE 2026 Counselling is conducted separately for each course. You must first register for the counselling and then lock in your choices. The counselling cell publishes a list of seats available for institutions based on the merit list and the choices made by you at the time of option entry. OJEE 2026 Counselling registration and choice filling generally begin in June 2026. Those who are shortlisted on the merit list will be invited to participate in the counselling process, which will be conducted online. During the counselling, you will need to select your preferred colleges and courses for seat allocation. You must present the required documents at the allotted institute when you report for admission. Documents to bring for counselling include class 10th & 12th marksheets and passing certificates, registration slip, OJEE exam 2026 Rank card, Passport-sized photograph, Caste, Income and Character certificate. Additionally, you must submit a part-fee payment of INR 500 for the SC/ST/PC categories and INR 1000 for the General category. Along with a letter confirming your seat assignment, you must report to the institution and pay the outstanding balance within the given due dates.

OJEE Cutoff 2026

OJEE cutoff 2026 will be declared after the seat allotments are released. The participating colleges of OJEE 2026 will decide their cutoff scores, which will be published by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination authority. The OJEE 2026 cutoff refers to the minimum marks required from students for admission in the participating institutes of OJEE 2026. It is necessary for you to successfully get placed on the cutoff list to be eligible for further rounds of the selection process.

OJEE 2026 Admission Process

The OJEE selection process includes the OJEE exam 2026, followed by a Group Discussion and a Personal Interview. After the results are announced, the OJEE Cell will release the cutoff and rank list. The OJEE exam 2026 cutoff will show the opening and closing ranks, and all the colleges will follow this cutoff. During the counselling, you will be given seats based on your rank and the choices you selected in your application. For the admission process, you need to submit several documents, such as the seat allotment letter, OJEE admit card 2026, OJEE rank card 2026, past academic certificates and mark sheets, registration slip, and other required documents.