OJEE Counselling 2025: Dates & Schedule, Registration Link, Documents Required, Result

Odisha Joint Entrance Examination 2026 ( OJEE )

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Saumya Jain
Updated on Apr 5, 2026 13:51 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

OJEE 2026 counselling process will likely begin in the third week of June 2026. Students who participate in OJEE counselling will be allotted seats according to their rank and choices filled for admission during application process. JEE Main rank holders could check the schedule for OJEE 2026 counselling online once released. Registrations for NEET UG 2026 counselling for qualified candidates who wish to take admission to MBBS and BDS will also start online.

All rank holders will be eligible to participate in counselling process irrespective of their admission status. Candidates can login using their details to participate in counselling process. Students who appear for Special OJEE exam and will be awarded ranks must note that ranking for this course starts from 1100001.

OJEE Cell released a detailed notification for the OJEE counselling process 2025. The authorities mentioned all the instructions clearly in the notiifcation. The counsellig process for the OJEE exam will be held in three rounds. Students will have the option to lock their choice during each round. 

Table of contents
  • OJEE 2026 Counselling Eligibility Criteria
  • OJEE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • OJEE Counselling Registrations Dates 2026
  • OJEE Counselling Process 2026
  • OJEE Web Counselling 2026: Documents and Drafts
  • Documents Required for Verification during OJEE Counselling Process
  • Publication of Result and Seat Matrix for OJEE Counselling
  • OJEE 2026 Counselling Important Points To Remember
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OJEE 2026 Counselling Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who wish to participate in the OJEE counselling 2026 must fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria.

  • Candidate should have qualified OJEE exam
  • Candidate must be at least 17 years old
  • Candidates who wish to participate in BAMS/BHMS counselling must have qualified in NEET(UG) with a valid rank
  • Candidates' parents should be a native of Odisha state. Candidates have to present the Resident/Nativity certificate during document verification
  • Candidate must have scored 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in Class 12 for General category candidates. The minimum aggregate for SC/ST is 40%. Also, the candidates must have passed English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects individually.

Note: Newly allotted candidates can download their allotment letter only after paying the fee and getting the documents verified.

Also Read: What after OJEE result 2026?

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Am I eligible for OJEE counselling based on my JEE Mains marks and rank? I have not appeared for Orissa JEE.
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Yes, all the JEE Main rank holders are eligible to take part in the OJEE counselling process for admission to the engineering programmes offered by colleges accepting OJEE scores. Even if the candidates have not appeared for the OJEE exam, they can get admission to various colleges based on their JEE Main scores. Candidates who wish to participate in BAMS/BHMS counselling must have qualified in NEET (UG) with a valid rank. Candidates must get the scores verified at JEE Cell, Gandamunda, Bhubaneswar-751030 in person who are taking a part in the OJEE counselling through JEE Mains or other qualifying entrance exams. JEE rank holders will be eligible to participate in the counselling process irrespective of their admission status.
Q:   When will the counseling of OJEE begin?
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The OJEE Board releases the OJEE counselling notification online on the website, ojee.nic.in. The OJEE counselling process has started on June 20, 2025.

Candidates who qualify the OJEE exam will be eligible to participate in the OJEE counselling process. The qualifying candidates have to complete the OJEE counselling registration online once the registration window opens. The registration process for OJEE counselling comprises registration, choice filling & locking, seat allotment, and reporting to the nodal centre. The authority will release OJEE counselling 2025 schedule online. The registration window will be open for approximately a month and the students can lock their choices and get the document verification done after the final seat allotment process is complete.

OJEE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of OJEE 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Jun ' 26

OJEE result 2026

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
23 Jul ' 25

Special OJEE result 2025 release

08 Jul ' 25

OJEE Counselling Registration 2025 Last Date (MBA/MCA/MArch/MPLan/MSc/MTech)

04 Jul ' 25

OJEE Counselling Registration 2025 Last Date (BTech/BArch/BPlan/BCAT/Int. MSc)

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OJEE Counselling Registrations Dates 2026

The OJEE counselling will begin on different dates for different courses. Check the table below to get the direct OJEE counselling registration link for individual courses:

Programme OJEE Counselling Registration Direct Link Last date of Registration
Lateral Entry Courses Coming Soon To be announced
BTech, BArch, BPlan, BCAT, Integrated MSc Coming Soon To be announced
MBBS and BDS Coming Soon To be announced
MD/MS in Homoeopathy and Ayurveda Coming Soon To be announced
MBA Coming Soon To be announced
MCA Coming Soon To be announced
MTech, MArch, MPlan Coming Soon To be announced
Special OJEE (BTech, BArch, BPlan, BCAT, Integrated MSc) Coming Soon To be announced
Special OJEE (MBA, MCA, MTech, MArch, MPlan) Coming Soon To be announced
Integrated MBA Coming Soon To be announced
Le Pharmacy Coming Soon To be announced
BAMS/BHMS Coming Soon To be announced
MPharma Coming Soon To be announced
BPharma Coming Soon To be announced

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which documents are required for OJEE counselling?
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Candidates should report the counselling centre with original as well as copies of the following documents:

  1. OJEE Seat Allotment Letter
  2. Acknowledgement slip of admission fee
  3. Counselling registration slip
  4. OJEE rank card and result copy
  5. OJEE admit card
  6. OJEE application form
  7. Class 10, Class 12 or equivalent mark sheets
  8. Graduation degree mark sheet, provisional letter and character certificate
  9. Transfer Certificate
  10. Residence Certificate of Odisha (mandatory) from the concerned Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar
  11. SC/ST Certificate by birth issued by the government of Odisha
  12. Income Certificate for TFW candidates for the financial year 2023-2024
  13. Green card issued by the Family Welfare Department, government. Of Odisha 
  14. Certificates/Documents in support of NRI
  15. Candidates under the EWS category have to produce an EWS Certificate from Tahsildar/ Additional Tahsildar
  16. All women candidates have to submit a Resident/Nativity Certificate from the concerned Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar in order to claim the women quota The document verification for the allotted candidates will happen at the Nodal Centre, OJEE Cell at Gandamunda, Bhubaneswar only.
Q:   Will the OJEE counselling be held offline as well?
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The OJEE counselling process is online. Candidates have to register online by filling out the OJEE counselling form and paying the counselling fee. Once the students have registered for the counselling process, they can lock their choices as the choice-locking window opens. The OJEE exam authorities will first release a temporary seat allotment on the basis of on choices locked by the students and then release a merit list. They can check their seat allotment online and report to the nodal centre for admission fee payment and document verification. 

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OJEE Counselling Process 2026

Students can participate in OJEE 2026 counselling as under:

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OJEE counselling process 2026

Step 1: Registration

  • Students need to visit the website and complete registration to participate in the counselling rounds
  • Fill in the application number, name, gender, and date of birth and submit the form
  • Then fill in the rest of the details in the OJEE counselling registration forms such as course, ranks, marks, documents for educational qualification, category, and family income certificate as well as bank details for fee payment
  • For MBA, MCA, MTech/MPlan/MArch and MPharm courses also select the entrance exam qualified i.e. OJEE, GATE, GPAT, NIMCET, CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT or ATMA
  • Once, all the details are filled in, a password will be generated for candidates' accounts and pay INR 450 as a counselling fee

Step 2: Choice Filling or Option locking

  • After fee payment, candidates can fill in choices from the list of participating colleges for their selected courses and specialisation
  • Candidates can add, edit, delete and change the order of preference from the list of colleges
  • After this, they can lock their choices by freezing and waiting for the seat allotment list, Candidates must note that once the choices have been locked they cannot be changed. 

Step 3: Announcement of Seat Allotment List

  • The counselling cell releases a seat allotment list for colleges available based on choice filled by candidates and a merit list/rank list
  • Students can save their seat allotment and visit the counselling centre if they want to secure a seat. If not, then they can skip this round and wait for the next seat allotment list as and when notified by the counselling cell

Step 4: Document Verification

  • For confirming their seat at the allotted colleges, students should provide documents of eligibility required for the course
  • They need to upload the original documents verified and submit a copy of all the documents online
  • Also, make part admission fee payment which is INR 10,000/- for the General category and INR 5,000/- for SC/ST/PC categories
  • After this, candidates are issued a final seat allotment letter with college name, course and other relevant information

Students also have an option of withdrawal after allotment within different rounds of counselling, and the money will be refunded. This option will be available only after paying the part admission fee. The students will be notified about the last date of withdrawal. The withdrawal after the last date will not be considered and the money deposited by the candidate will be forfeited. 

Step 5: Admission Confirmation

  • After document verification, candidates need to report to the allotted colleges and submit documents and pay the remaining admission fee after the final allotment round
  • In case, candidates do not report to the allotted colleges within the specified time, then their admission is cancelled
  • If candidates withdraw from allotted seats, they will not be eligible to participate in the next round of seat allotment and the remaining candidates opted for upgradation will be considered for upgradation
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I get admission in an engineering college in Odisha through OJEE counselling based on JEE Mains rank?
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The Odisha Cell will conduct the OJEE counselling for JEE Main rank holders and OJEE-qualified aspirants. The OJEE counselling dates will be available on the official website of Odisha JEE. Interested candidates will be required to complete the OJEE counselling registration process within the deadline. Based on JEE Mains rank you can always get any college in any state of your choice. However, giving the state joint entrance examination gives you a higher percentage of chances of seats in the colleges of your state. Candidates belonging to the state of Odisha will be eligible to take admission to the government colleges in the state, and non-native students are eligible to take admission to private colleges and institutes. The following government colleges of Odisha are accepting the JEE Mains scores. 1. International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar 2. Odisha University of Technology and Research 3. National Institute of Technology, Rourkela 4. Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla 5. Parala Maharaj Engineering College, Berhampur 6. National Institute of Science and Technology, Brahmapur 7. Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology 8. Government College of Engineering.
Q:   Can I change my category from general to EWS during OJEE counseling?
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No, candidates cannot change the category during the counselling process. Students can select the category during the OJEE registration process. The application fee will be remitted according to the category selected. 

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OJEE Web Counselling 2026: Documents and Drafts

Candidates must keep the following documents ready for OJEE web counselling 2026:

  • Allotted candidates have to deposit a part admission fee of INR 10,000 or INR 5,000, based on the category. The fee can be deposited online only through BILLDESK/SBI/HDFC PAYMENT GATEWAY. 
  • Candidates who did not register with OJEE earlier but want to be a part of the counselling process have to carry an additional draft of INR 1000
  • Candidates must carry the following certificates (original and photocopy):
    • OJEE 2026, JEE (Main) 2026, or NEET 2026 rank card or scorecard
    • Class 10 board certificate and mark sheet
    • Class 12 passing certificate and mark sheet
    • Residence certificate of Odisha (mandatory) from the concerned Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar.
    • SC/ST certificate by birth issued by the government of Odisha
    • Income certificate for TFW candidates for the financial year 2022-2026
    • Candidates under the EWS category have to produce an EWS certificate from Tahsildar/ Additional Tahsildar  
    • Full-time work experience certificate of a minimum of two years in a registered firm in the relevant field in which admission is sought for admission to MTech (Part-Time) courses. The candidate has to submit a No Objection Certificate from the present employer for admission to the course at the time of document verification.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I get my OJEE scores retotaled?
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If in case, students find any discrepancy in their OJEE results, they can get it reviewed by requesting OJEE Cell. For OJEE result rechecking, students will need to pay INR 500 as a fee. Candidates need to pay the fee in the form of a Demand Draft, drawn in favour of OJEE. It needs to be drawn from any nationalised bank, payable at Bhubaneswar and should reach the above address (within seven calendar days) as mentioned above. OJEE scorecard will only mention overall scores. However, those candidates who wish to know their sectional scores can also request the exam conducting authority for the same.

Note: OJEE Committee will only review the OJEE results, they will not re-evaluate the answer sheets of candidates.

Q:   What is the float option in OJEE Counselling?
A: 
Float option can be used in OJEE counselling by those who have accepted a seat but want a better programme or option. Such candidates will be considered for better preferences in next round of OJEE counselling process. 
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Documents Required for Verification during OJEE Counselling Process

Candidates should report the counselling centre with original as well as copies of the following documents:

  • OJEE 2026 Seat Allotment Letter 

  • Acknowledgement slip of admission fee

  • Counselling registration slip

  • OJEE 2026 rank card and result copy

  • OJEE 2026 admit card

  • OJEE 2026 application form

  • Class 10, Class 12 or equivalent mark sheets

  • Graduation degree mark sheet, provisional letter and character certificate

  • Transfer Certificate

Please Note: The document verification for the allotted candidates will happen at the Nodal Centre, OJEE Cell at Gandamunda, Bhubaneswar only. 

Note: It may be noted that no withdrawal/resignation will be accepted after the last date. If a candidate does not take final admission in the allotted institute within the stipulated time, the amount (INR 10,000/- or INR 5,000/-, as the case may be) deposited by the candidate as part admission/seat acceptance fees will be forfeited.

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Publication of Result and Seat Matrix for OJEE Counselling

Based on the performance of candidates in the OJEE exam, the conducting body release separate merit lists for each course. The merit list will include the name of the candidate only if they have answered at least one question in each section of the OJEE question paper. Check below the OJEE course-wise seat matrix below:

OJEE Seat Matrix 2026: MBA Programmes

Check the table below to know the seat matrix for MBA course:

Name of college Seat available
College of IT & Management Education 120
Berhampur University 30
Institute of Management and Technology 120
Astha School of Management 120
Academy of Business Administration 120
BRM Institute of Management and Information Technology 120

OJEE Seat Matrix 2026 for BTech

Check the table below to know the seat matrix for BTech course:

Name of College Seats Available Type
Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology 540 Government
College of Engineering & Technology 660 Government
Government College of Engineering 420 Government
Government College of Engineering, Bhawanipatna 300 Government
Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology 120 Government
Adarsha College of Engineering 780 Private
Balasore College of Engineering and Technology 600 Private
Aryan Institute of Engineering and Technology 480 Private
Apex Institute of Technology and Management 480 Private
Ajay Binay Institute of Technology 360 Private

 

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OJEE 2026 Counselling Important Points To Remember

Candidates appearing for the OJEE 2026 counselling must take a look at the important points mentioned below:

  • Candidates must carry the OJEE 2026 scorecard with them during the OJEE counselling process.
  • Candidates holding a valid OJEE, ATMA, CAT, JEE Main, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NIMCET, GATE or GPAT score can only appear for the OJEE counselling process. Also, they must get the scores verified at JEE Cell, Gandamunda, Bhubaneswar-751030 in person.
  • JEE rank holders will be eligible to participate in the counselling process irrespective of their admission status.
  • Candidates claiming seats under any reserved category ST /SC /ES /PC /GC / Women/SGS/TFW) must be native of Odisha and must produce ‘RESIDENT/NATIVITY CERTIFICATE’. They must also produce a relevant certificate justifying the category at the time of document verification during counselling.
  • Ex-Serviceman quota seats will be available for admission to B.Tech first year, B.Arch, and B.Plan courses only. A native of the state of Odisha who is eligible to avail of this quota is advised to contact the Rajya Sainik Board for validation of their candidature with respect to their claim to be an Ex-Serviceman within the specified dates. 
  • Newly allotted candidates can download their allotment letter only after paying the fee and getting the documents verified.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I appear for OJEE counselling process even if I have not taken OJEE exam?
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OJEE counselling process is open to students who have appeared for OJEE, ATMA, CAT, JEE Main, NEET, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NIMCET, GATE or GPAT. These scores will be accepted for OJEE admissions. 

Q:   Do I need to carry original documents for verification during the OJEE admissions?
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Yes, students are required to carry original documents as well as photocopies during the verification process for admission counselling at OJEE colleges. Students should carry the following documents:

  1. Class 10 and Class 12 marksheet
  2. Graduation marksheet
  3. OJEE admit card 
  4. Government-issued photo ID proof
  5. Caste or category certificate
  6. PwD certificate
  7. Domicile certificate
  8. Migration certificate
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Answered a week ago

Students can check OJEE 2026 eligibility below:

  • Students who hold a graduation degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university can apply for OJEE.
  • Final year graduation students are also eligible to apply for OJEE.
  • There is no age bar to apply for OJEE exam 2026

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Rohini Bhatnagar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

OJEE registration fee is not refundable. Once OJEE application fee is paid, the amount will not be returned even if students does not take the exam.

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Abhishek Kumar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

No, OJEE application form is available in online mode only which can be filled on website of OJEE or Odisha JEE. No offline provision is available.

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Mayank Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

Yes, Special OJEE exam is conducted for students who were not able to appear for OJEE or JEE Main for any reason. They can appear for both exams. 

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Shruti Tyagi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

No, the OJEE exam is conducted for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Odisha. But, Special OJEE is an additional examination conducted by the OJEE Board to fill vacant seats in engineering, medical, or other professional courses in colleges and universities in the state o

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Vikram Hazarika

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Answered 3 weeks ago

OJEE and JEE syllabus is somewhat same and different in some places. The OJEE syllabus for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics is different from JEE. In JEE, the physics syllabus includes topics such as Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Optics, etc. These topics require knowledge of physics topics. 

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Nishtha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Candidates who are looking for admission to the undergraduate courses, can fill OJEE application form online after Class 12. 

Class 12 students applying for these courses should fulfil the OJEE eligibility criteria according to their preferred course. 

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Rohini Bhatnagar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Any graduate candidate with a 50 percent aggregate can apply for OJEE. The applicant must also be a citizen of India. There is no age bar for the candidates appearing for the exam. However, candidates appearing for BTech Marine Engineering exam must not be more than 22 years of age. 

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Abhishek Kumar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Minimum requirement for appearing for OJEE is graduation. Basic OJEE eligibility criteria include:

  • Age Limit: There is no age bar for the candidates appearing for postgraduate courses, however, candidates appearing for BAMS/BHMS or Pharma must be at least 17 years of age as of December 31
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Shruti Tyagi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

No, the OJEE application form is available in online mode only which can be filled on official website of OJEE. There is no provision of filling the application form offline. Candidates also need to make an online fee payment.

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