Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE 2026): Joint Entrance Examination Cell of Odisha has released the Notification for Odisha Joint Entrance Examination, 2026 (OJEE). The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee is formed to hold Common Entrance Examinations for admission to Odisha’s Undergraduate/Postgraduate Level Professional Courses. For the 2026–27 academic session, the Committee will conduct the Joint Entrance Examination for admission to Undergraduate Courses in (Lateral Entry) Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, Postgraduate courses like MBA, MCA, (Lateral Entry) MCA, MTECH, MPLAN, MARCH, MPHARM and Int. MBA in Universities, Govt. Colleges and Self-financed Institutes in the State.
OJEE 2026 Exam Dates
Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) – 2026 will be conducted tentatively during 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th and 9th of May, 2026. The OJEE examination will be conducted through CBT (Computer-Based Test) for B. Pharm, B.CAT, Integrated MBA, MCA/MSc (Comp Sc), MBA, M.Tech, M. Pharm, M.Arch, M.Plan, and Lateral Entry to B. Tech/Lateral Entry to B. Pharm.
| ACTIVITY | DATE |
| Online Application Starts from: | 28-01-2026, 1 PM |
| Online Application End date | March 2026 |
| Correction to the application | March 2026 |
| Online Application Fee Payment End date | March 2026 |
| Admit Card/Hall ticket download Starts From: | April 2026 |
OJEE 2026: Exam Overview
Candidates desirous of admission to the above-mentioned programs must apply for OJEE – 2026 through “Online” mode only. Candidates are advised to carefully go through the Information Brochure available on the OJEE website. The Information Brochure contains all the important information relating to OJEE – 2026, including instructions for making online applications, important dates and notes for applicants, categories and reservations, eligibility criteria, subjects and syllabus, etc.
| Examination | OJEE 2026 Entrance Exam |
| Article category | Admissions |
| Exam type | National-level exam |
| Conducting Authority | Odisha JEE Cell (JEE Cell Odisha) |
| Academic session | 2026-27 |
| Course offered | Undergraduate Courses in (Lateral Entry) Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, and Postgraduate courses like MBA, MCA, (Lateral Entry) MCA, MTECH, MPLAN, M.ARCH, MPHARM and Int. MBA in Universities, Govt. Colleges and Self-financed Institutes in the State |
| Date of Examination | 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th and 9th of May, 2026 |
| Mode of examination | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Official website | odishajee.com |
OJEE 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE – 2026) will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode on 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th and 9th of May, 2026 for admission to First Year Degree Courses in B. Pharm, Integrated MBA (5 Years), Lateral Admission to Second Year (Third Semester) of B. Tech./ B. Pharm/ MCA and First Year Masters Degree Courses in MCA, MBA, M. Tech, M Pharm, M Arch, M Plan, M Arch (Exe.). All the latest information related to OJEE-2026 will be available only on OJEE’s official websites (www.ojee.nic.in and www.odishajee.com).
| SL NO | STREAM | SUBJECTS & MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY MARKS |
| 1 | B TECH, (4 Years) | Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Informatics Practices/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.ORPassed Diploma (in Engineering and Technology) examination with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) subject to vacancies in the First Year, in case the vacancies at lateral entry are exhausted. |
| 2 | B ARCH (5 Years) | Passed 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as mandatory subjects with 50% marks in aggregate and also atleast 50% marks in aggregate of the 10+2 examination. OR Passed 10+3 Diploma examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject having obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the aggregate. and Qualifying NATA (Or) Any other Aptitude Test conducted by Competent Authority of the State Government/ UT. |
| 3 | B PHARM (4 Years) | Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with Mathematics/ Biology subject. |
| 4 | B PLAN (4 Years) | Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/ Engineering Drawing/ Computer Science/ Biology/ Technical Vocational subject. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) marks in the above subjects taken together. |
| 5 | LE TECH (3 Years) | a. Passed Diploma examination with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in ANY branch of Engineering and Technology. b.Passed B.Sc. Degree from a recognized University as defined by UGC, with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) and passed 10+2 examination with Mathematics as a subject. c. Provided that the students belonging to B.Sc. Stream, shall clear the subjects Engineering Graphics/ Engineering Drawing and Engineering Mechanics of the First Year Engineering Programme along with the Second year subjects. d.Provided that the students belonging to B.Sc. Stream shall be considered only after filling the supernumerary seats in this category with students belonging to the Diploma stream. Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector. In the above cases, a suitable bridge Courses, if required such as in Mathematics may be conducted. |
| 4.1 | LE Tech (Marine) (3 Years) | Diploma in Marine, Mechanical, Electrical, Electrical & Electronics |
| 5 | LE PHARM (3 Years) | Passed Diploma examination in a Programme with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in appropriate Programme. |
| 6 | MBA (2 Years) | Passed Bachelor Degree of minimum 3 years duration. Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying Examination. |
| 7 | MCA (2 Years) | Passed BCA/ Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent Degree. OR Passed B.Sc./ B.Com./ B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 Level or at Graduation Level (with additional bridge Courses as per the norms of the concerned University). Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying Examination. |
| 9 | Integrated MBA (5 years) | Passed 10+2 examination. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together. |
| 10 | M TECH/ M ARCH/ M PLAN (2 Years) | Passed Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in the relevant field. Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying Examination. |
| 11 | M PHARM (2 years) | Passed Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy. Obtained at least 55% marks (50% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying Examination. |
| 12 | LE TECH (B.Sc) (3 Years) | a. Passed B.Sc. Degree from a recognized University as defined by UGC, with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) and passed 10+2 examination with Mathematics as a subject. b.Provided that the students belonging to B.Sc. Stream, shall clear the subjects Engineering Graphics/ Engineering Drawing and Engineering Mechanics of the First Year Engineering Programme along with the Second year subjects. c. Provided that the students belonging to B.Sc. Stream shall be considered only after filling the supernumerary seats in this category with students belonging to the Diploma stream. |
OJEE 2026: Application FEE
| Cost of application for FORM – A, B, C, D | Rs 1000/-. |
| Cost of Application for FORM – E | Rs 1500/-. |
Charges by Bank will be charged as per norm over and above the prescribed fee.
How to Apply for OJEE 2026
The candidates are required to apply only online as per the procedure detailed below. Further, applicants are advised to follow the “INSTRUCTION BOOKLET FOR FILLING APPLICATION FORM” that is uploaded in the website.
- Candidates can apply for OJEE – 2026 only through “Online” mode.
- Information Brochure can be seen and downloaded from the website www.ojee.nic.in / www.odishajee.com
- The application forms may be filled out and submitted online through the website www.ojee.nic.in.
- Candidates who do not comply with the instructions shall be summarily disqualified.
- Candidates must retain the following documents for future correspondence.
- Printouts of the computer-generated Confirmation Page of the Application Form.
- Proof of fee payment.
- The fee can be remitted through any of the following methods:
- By Debit Card/ credit card (VISA / MASTER / Maestro cards/ internet banking).
Direct Link to Fill OJEE 2026 Application Form: Click Here
OJEE 2026 Exam Pattern
| OJEE 2026 Course | No. of questions | Total Marks | Duration of Exam |
| B. Pharm | 180 | 240 | 3 hours |
| Lateral Entry to B Tech | 120 | 120 | 2 hours |
| LE Pharma | 60 | 120 | 1 hour |
| LE BSc /+3Sc | 60 | 60 | 1 hour |
| MCA | 120 | 120 | 2 hour |
| MBA | 120 | 120 | 2 hour |
| Integrated MBA | 60 | 60 | 1 hour |
| M. Tech, M. Arch | 90 | 120 | 2 hour |
| Sr No | Question paper name | Number of questions and time of examination |
| 1 | B. Pharm | 30 X 4 = 120 questions, 2 hours duration. Candidates are advised to appear either PCB or PCM as per their choice. The candidate must attempt either PCB or PCM.If a candidate chooses to appear in the entire subject Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology (30 questions each), Ranking will be done on the basis of marks obtained either in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or in Physics, Chemistry and Biology whichever is higherIf a candidate has not attempted any question from Physics & Chemistry but attempted Biology or Mathematics, then he/she will be disqualified and will not be awarded any rank. Similarly, a candidate who has attempted question from Physics & Chemistry but not attempted either Biology or Mathematics will be disqualified and will not be awarded any rank. |
| 2 | Lateral Entry to B Tech | 120 questions, 2 hours duration (Engg Math, Engg Mechanics and Basic Electrical Engg, 40 each) |
| 3 | LE Pharma | 60 questions from D Pharm course, 1 hour duration |
| 4 | LE BSc /+3Sc | 60 questions, 1-hour duration, (Mathematics-30, Physics-15 and Chemistry-15 questions) |
| 5 | MCA | 120 questions (Mathematics-60 and Computer Awareness-60), 2 hour examination duration |
| 6 | MBA | 120 questions, 2 hour duration Quantitative Techniques -30, Analytical & Logical Reasoning – 30, Verbal Reasoning & Comprehension -30, General Awareness & Business Fundamentals -30 |
| 7 | Integrated MBA | 60 questions, 1 hour duration Quantitative Techniques -15, Analytical & Logical Reasoning – 15, Verbal Reasoning & Comprehension -15, General Awareness & Business Fundamentals -15 |
| 8 | M. Tech | 90 questions, 2-hour duration: Branch questions-60, Engineering Mathematics-20 and Analytical & Logical reasoning-10 |
| 9 | M. Arch | 90 questions, 2 hour duration: Branch questions(Architecture) – 60, Reasoning (Verbal / Analytical / Logical) -30 |
| 10 | M. Plan | 90 questions, 2 hour duration: Branch questions(Planning) -60, Analytical & Logical reasoning-30 |
| 11 | M Pharm | 60 questions, 1-hour duration of B. Pharm course |
OJEE 2026 Exam Centres
| Name of Center | Code | Name of Centre | Code |
| Angul | 10 | Jeypore | 21 |
| Balasore | 11 | Jharsuguda | 22 |
| Baripada | 12 | Kendrapara | 23 |
| Bhawanipatna | 13 | Keonjhar | 24 |
| Berhampur | 14 | Phulbani | 25 |
| Bhadrak | 15 | Puri | 26 |
| Bhubaneswar | 16 | Rayagada | 27 |
| Bolangir | 17 | Rourkela | 28 |
| Cuttack | 18 | Sambalpur | 29 |
| Dhenkanal | 19 | Sarang | 30 |
| Jagatsinghpur | 20 |
Important Links
| OJEE Official Website | Click Here |
| OJEE 2026 Notification | Click Here |
| OJEE 2026 Application | Click Here |
