OJEE 2024 will be held from May 6, 2024, to May 10, 2024. Here are some last-minute preparation tips and tricks to prepare for the OJEE exam.
Last Minute OJEE Preparation Tips: OJEE 2024 exam will be conducted between May 6, 2024, to May 10, 2024. Registration for OJEE 2024 began on January 25, 2024. OJEE will be conducted in computer-based test mode (CBT) in various cities in the state of Odisha. A few months are left for the OJEE 2024 exam and the OJEE exam preparation of the aspirants must be in full swing. As part of their OJEE exam preparation, candidates must make a last-minute plan in advance. To help in that regard, Shiksha brings you last-minute preparation tips to ace the OJEE exam 2024.
OJEE 2024: Last Minute Preparation Tips for OJEE 2024
- Revision: No amount of OJEE preparation can ever be enough if revision is not prioritized. It is very important to browse through important formulae and theorems before you enter the exam hall. Revise the short notes that you made during your exam preparation. Wake up early on the exam day and go through the notes once.
- Be aware of your weaknesses: Note down the topics you haven’t been able to cover during OJEE preparation and steer clear of the questions on those topics. Remember that, there is negative marking in the OJEE exam so stay away from topics you are not confident of.
- No to new topics: Do not start with a new topic a day before or on the day of the exam. If you start a new topic then you might not be able to catch hold of the new topic fully and this might, in turn, mess up what you have prepared. Stick to your strengths and improvise on them.
- Focus on accuracy: Accuracy is a key player in the OJEE exam 2024. Candidates must make sure that they attempt the OJEE exam with accuracy. Only the correct answers will fetch good marks. Candidates must aim to attempt the questions within the given time frame as no extra time will be granted to the candidates. Time yourself well. Do not spend more than one minute on any question. Speed and accuracy will fetch you a good score in the OJEE exam.
- Be calm: It is very important for candidates to be calm throughout their preparations and as well as on the exam day. Give your mind some rest before appearing for OJEE exam. Do not keep studying continuously for long hours and give breaks in between. This will lower the pressure and in turn, will help you focus in a better way. Have a good sleep of at least six hours before the exam day. Do not panic and stay confident.
- Be ready with the important documents: Keep all the important and relevant documents a night before the exam. Make sure that you reach the OJEE exam centre at least an hour before the commencement of the exam. Candidates need to carry the OJEE admit card 2024, photo ID proof (original and photocopy), and two recent passport size coloured photographs. No digital copies will be accepted as valid.
These last-minute preparation tips for OJEE 2024 will help you stay organized and focused on your goal of acing the OJEE exam 2024. Follow these tips to get a good score in OJEE. All the best!
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Commonly asked questions
OJEE exam is considered to be moderately difficult. One can achieve preparing for the OJEE exam in one month but it would required an intensive study routine. Students should begin with covering the OJEE syllabus, gaining conceptual clarity, understanding OJEE pattern and complete the OJEE preparation with revision and practice. Students should take ample number of mock tests and solve sample papers to understand the paper pattern. They should also refer to online resources such as educational videos and websites as there is a time crunch and the vast syllabus of OJEE needs to be covered.
With deligence and determination one can easily prepare for OJEE exam in a month.
Six months will be enough to prepare for OJEE. Candidates will be able to cover the syllabus and also have time to practice sample papers and mocks.
OJEE is an entrance which requires understanding of syllabus and concepts. Difficulty level of exam can be higher for one person and lesser for another. So, to crack OJEE exam, students should know basics, syllabus and marking scheme. They should practice with taking OJEE mock tests.
A good score in OJEE can be subjective and can depend on level of difficulty of the OJEE question paper. What may be considered a good score for one course or category may not be the same for another.
According to the previous years' OJEE analysis the following can be considered a good OJEE score:
| Analysis | Score |
|---|---|
| Very Good | 700+ |
| Good | 500+ |
| Average | 450+ |
| Low | Less than 450 |
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Student Forum
Answered a week ago
OJEE answer key 2026 was released on May 16, 2026. The objection filing window was open along with the release.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
| Branch | General Category Closing Rank | OBC/SC/ST Closing Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (CSE) | ~12,000–15,000 | Up to ~25,000–30,000 | Most competitive branch |
| Information Technology (IT) | ~15,000 | ~28,000–32,000 | Slightly easier than CSE |
| Electronics & Communication (ECE) | ~18,000–20,000 | ~35,000–40,000 | Balanced demand |
| Electrical Engineering | ~20,000–25,000 | ~40,000–50,000 | Moderate demand |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~25,000–30,000 | ~50,000–60,000 | Higher closing ranks |
| Civil Engineering | ~30,000–35,000 | ~60,000–70,000 | Lower demand |
| Other Core (Textile, Metallurgy, Bio-Tech) | ~35,000–40,000 | ~70,000–80,000 | Easier admission |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Candidates will know their allotted OJEE exam centre only from OJEE admit card. There is no way to know the test centre before the release of the OJEE admit card.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 6
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