OJEE 2026:The application process start in the last week of January. OJEE 2026 is the Odisha state-level entrance exam for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate professional programs, including B.Tech (lateral entry), MBA, MCA, B.Pharm, M.Tech, and other technical and management courses. Now Nursing courses admission will take place thorugh OJEE 2026. The official schedule, eligibility criteria, syllabus, application procedures, and exam pattern for OJEE 2026 below with tentative dates and key details for aspirants.
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We will discuss the OJEE 2026 complete process of admission here in this article. The nursing courses added in the year 2025. Basic B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc Nursing, Post Basic Diploma Nursing etc
Important Dates and Schedule
| Exam | OJEE 2026 |
| Exam Conducteding Authority | Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee |
| Application form opens | Last week of January 26 |
| Correction window | After the application form closes |
| Admit Card | 3 or 4 Days of Exam |
| Exam Date | May-26 |
| Exam Mode | computer based exam |
| Answer key | Jun-26 |
| Result | Last week of June 26 |
OJEE 2026 Eligibility
| Application Group | Applying for Course | |
| 1 | Candidates Passed/Appeared 10+2 Examination | B. Pharmacy Integrated MBA B. CAT (Cinematography and Sound Recording & Design) B.CAT (Film Editing) Basic B.Sc Nursing |
| 2 | Candidates Passed/ Appeared Diploma in Engg / Diploma in Pharmacy | LE to B. Tech (Diploma) LE to B. Pharm |
| 3 | Candidates Passed/ Appeared General Nursing & Midwifery examination/ Basic B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing/ | Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing. M.Sc. Nursing. Post Basic Diploma Nursing. |
| 4 | Candidates Passed/ Appeared Graduation Exam | MBA MCA / M.Sc. (Comp. Sc.) LE to B. Tech (B. Sc) |
| 5 | Candidates Passed/ Appeared BTech/ BArch/ BPlan/ BPharm/ MCA / MSc | M.Arch M.Plan M.Pharm M.Tech (Biotechnology) M.Tech (Chemical Engineering) M.Tech (Civil Engineering) M.Tech (Comp Sc &Engg / IT) M.Tech (Electrical Engineering) M.Tech (Electronics Engineering) M.Tech (Environmental Engg.) M.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) M.Tech (Metallurgical Engineering) M.Tech (Plastic Engineering) M.Tech (Textile Engineering) |
Courses Covered
- UG Programs: B.Pharm, B.CAT, Lateral Entry to B.Tech, Lateral Entry to B.Pharm
- PG Programs: MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Arch, M.Plan, M.Pharm, Integrated MBA, MSc
- Computer Science
How many times OJEE 2026 exam conducted?
The OJEE 2026 exam takes place only once, and a special OJEE 2026 exam takes place later on
What is OJEE 2026 exam date?
It takes place in May 2026
Special OJEE 2026
Special OJEE is primarily to fill vacant seats in Odisha colleges that remain after the main OJEE exam and the first round of counselling. It provides an additional opportunity for candidates who either missed the main OJEE or did not appear for JEE Main (for B.Tech admission) to secure admissions to various UG and PG courses, such as B.Tech, MBA, MCA, and M.Pharm
Application Guide
- You can submit applications online via the official website (ojee.nic.in) within the registration window.
- Applicants should fill out only one form, selecting eligible courses accordingly.
- Recent photograph, full signature, and left-hand thumb impression must be uploaded in the specified format.
- A correction facility will open in late March 2026 for any errors in application details.
- Retain confirmation page and fee receipt for future reference.
Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
| Course | Subjects | Number of Questions | Duration | Total Marks | Marking Scheme |
| B.Tech | Mathematics – 40, Physics – 40, Chemistry – 40 | 120 | 2 hours | 480 | +4 for correct, -1 for wrong |
| B.Pharm | Physics – 40, Chemistry – 40, Mathematics – 40, Biology – 40 (PCM or PCB option) | 120 | 2 hours | 480 | +4 for correct, -1 for wrong |
| B.CAT | Physics – 15, Chemistry – 15, Mathematics – 15, English – 15 | 60 | 1 hour | 240 | +4 for correct, -1 for wrong |
| Lateral Entry (Tech) | Engg. Math – 40, Engg. Mechanics – 40, Basic Electrical & Electronics – 40 | 120 | 2 hours | 480 | +4 for correct, -1 for wrong |
| Lateral Entry (BSc) | Mathematics – 30, Physics -15, Chemistry – 15 | 60 | 1 hour | 240 | +4 for correct, -1 for wrong |
| Lateral Entry (Pharm) | 60 questions from Diploma in Pharmacy course | 60 | 1 hour | 240 | +4 for correct, -1 for wrong |
| MBA | Analytical & Logical Reasoning – 30, Quantitative Techniques – 30, Verbal Reasoning & Comprehension – 30, General Awareness & Business Fundamentals – 30 | 120 | 2 hours | 480 | +4 for correct, -1 for wrong |
- The exam is in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
- Each question is multiple-choice with 4 options.
- Negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer.
- No marks for unattempted questions.
Syllabus Overview
- Varies by course; for MBA includes reading comprehension, grammar, arithmetic, algebra, logical reasoning, current affairs, business fundamentals.
- Engineering, Pharmacy, and other streams have discipline-specific subjects as per syllabus.
Important Points
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree for PG programs; discipline-wise requirements apply for UG programs.
- All application, admit card, and result procedures are online; physical documents are only available during counselling.
- Negative marking is applicable for incorrect answers, as per the official marking scheme.
- Special OJEE exam is available for students who missed the main exam or want to improve their scores.
OJEE 2026 Counselling
OJEE 2026 begins from July 2026 onwards, following the declaration of the OJEE result, which takes place in June 2026. The counselling process will be fully online and involves registration, choice filling of preferred colleges and courses, seat allotment, and document verification
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