OJEE 2026 Lateral Entry B.Tech: Complete Details
The OJEE 2026 offers admission to the various courses and lateral entry is another route to enter to the BTech courses.The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) 2026 is the key route for lateral entry (direct admission to the 2nd year / 3rd semester) of B.Tech programs in Odisha’s engineering colleges.
When will OJEE 2026 lateral entry registration start?
The candidates seeking admission in Btech courses have option to appear for the Lateral entry. The application form opens with January 2026 or February 2026. The application form opening dates are little late but will soon to open
1This is for diploma holders (or equivalent) and B.Sc. graduates who meet the criteria. Regular (1st year) B.Tech admissions are primarily through JEE Main 2026 ranks, with OJEE filling only vacant seats in some private colleges if needed.
As of late January 2026, the official OJEE 2026 notification, registration, and information brochure are expected to be released very soon (likely starting registration from late January to March 2026, based on recent patterns and announcements). The official site is ojee.nic.in — check there for the latest brochure PDF once out.
Eligibility Criteria for OJEE 2026 Lateral Entry B.Tech
Two main categories:
- For Diploma Holders (Most Common):
- have a 3-year / 2-year diploma examination in Engineering/Technology from a recognized institution.
- Minimum marks: 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST candidates).
- The branch of the diploma should match with the B.Tech branch you choose (e.g., Mechanical diploma for Mechanical B.Tech).
- For B.Sc. Graduates (Limited seats, often separate stream):
- Passed B.Sc. degree with Mathematics as a subject.
- Minimum marks: 45% aggregate (40% for reserved categories).
- May require bridge courses in some cases.
- Nationality: Indian citizens (Odisha domicile preferred for state quota seats).
- Age Limit: No upper age limit for most lateral entry B.Tech (check brochure for exacts).
- Other requirements: Good moral character, no pending cases, etc.
What is OJEE 2026 lateral entry exam pattern?
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT / Online)
- Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Total Questions: 60 MCQs
- Marking Scheme: +4 marks for correct answer, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unanswered
- Total Marks: 240
- Subjects & Distribution (varies slightly by branch, but common structure):
- Basic Electrical Engineering: ~40 questions
- Engineering Mathematics: ~20 questions
- Engineering Mechanics / Branch-specific basics: Integrated or separate
For B.Sc. lateral entry (if applicable): Focus on Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.
The exam tests diploma-level knowledge relevant to engineering basics.
Important Dates (Expected / Tentative for 2026)
- Notification & Brochure Release: Late January / Early February 2026
- Online Registration: Likely January 27, 2026 to March 26, 2026 (based on recent calendar announcements)
- Exam Date: May 2026 (typically mid-May)
- Result: June 2026
- Counselling: July–August 2026
These are projected — confirm on ojee.nic.in once the official calendar is out.
Participating Colleges & Branches
Lateral entry seats are available in most BPUT-affiliated colleges and government institutes. Popular branches include:
- Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
- Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Information Technology (IT)
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)
- Chemical Engineering
- And others (depending on college and seat matrix)
Top institutes accepting OJEE lateral entry:
- Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla
- Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology (IGIT), Sarang
- College of Engineering & Technology (CET), Bhubaneswar
- Silicon Institute of Technology
- CV Raman Global University
- SOA University (ITER)
- Many other private BPUT colleges
Seat matrix and branch-wise availability will be in the official brochure.
Preparation Tips
- Focus on diploma syllabus + basic engineering concepts.
- Practice previous OJEE lateral entry papers (available on ojee.nic.in archives).
- Books: Refer to diploma textbooks, R.S. Aggarwal for Math, etc.
- Mock tests are key due to negative marking.
FAQs
It is an opportunity for diploma holders (or eligible B.Sc. graduates) for direct admission to the 2nd year (3rd semester) of B.Tech programs in Odisha colleges through the OJEE exam.
Diploma holder in engineering with 45 percent and BSc Mathematics with 45 percent
Thiis is online mode CBT with 60 MCQ of 2 hours duration
Yes, -1 mark for each wrong answer. No penalty for unanswered questions.
