OJEE 2026 Exam Day Guidelines: What to Carry, What's Prohibited & Reporting Time

Odisha Joint Entrance Examination 2027 ( OJEE )

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OJEE exam is scheduled to be conducted from May 4 to May 10, 2026. The exam will be held in CBT test mode. Candidates appearing for the OJEE exam 2026 have to carry their OJEE hall ticket to the exam centre to gain entry. Read the article below to know exam day instructions, what to carry, reporting time, etc.

OJEE exam was conducted from May 4 to May 10, 2026. The exam was held in CBT test mode. Read the article below to know exam day instructions, what to carry, reporting time, etc.

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OJEE 2026 exam day guidelines and checklist

OJEE 2026 exam day guidelines: OJEE exam 2026 was conducted in CBT test format from May 4, 2026, to May 10, 2026. The exam will be held online at different exam centres in about 39 test cities. Candidates have to visit the OJEE exam centre to take the exam. They should carry their OJEE exam 2026 admit card to gain entry to the exam centre. Students also need to carry a valid photo ID proof to the exam centre for verification. In this article, Shiksha has shared the exam day instructions, what to carry, reporting time, etc. Read below to know more.

Table of contents
  • OJEE 2026 Exam: What to Carry
  • OJEE 2026 Exam Day Guidelines: What Not to Carry
  • OJEE 2026 Shift Timings and Reporting Time
  • OJEE 2026 Exam Day Instructions and Guidelines

OJEE 2026 Exam: What to Carry

Candidates have to carry the following things and documents to the OJEE exam centre on the exam day:

  • OJEE admit card 2026
  • Any one valid Photo ID proof such as, Aadhar Card, Voter ID, Ration Card, Passport, PAN Card, etc.
  • Passport photo of candidate
  • Black or blue point pen
  • Transparent water bottle
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Will the OJEE exam be conducted in the paper-based mode this year?
A: 

No, OJEE exam will only be conducted in computer-based test mode. Earlier, OJEE was held in two modes computer-based test mode or online and paper-based test mode or offline, but 2019 onwards OJEE exam is being held in online mode only. There is also no provision of offline fee payment either. Candidates must note that OJEE registration is also an online process. The students need to visit the OJEE exam centre in order to take the OJEE exam. Candidates will be required to mark the correct answer by choosing the radio bullet against the right option given on the screen. Candidates will be given four options for each question and they will be required to choose the right one on the screen. 

Q:   When will the counseling of OJEE begin?
A: 

The OJEE Board releases the OJEE counselling notification online on the website, ojee.nic.in. The OJEE counselling process started on June 18, 2026.

Candidates who qualify the OJEE exam are eligible to participate in the OJEE counselling process. The registration process for OJEE counselling comprises registration, choice filling & locking, seat allotment, and reporting to the nodal centre. 

Q:   What is the sectional weightage of the OJEE exam?
A: 

The OJEE exam has four sections which have multiple-choice questions.  The sectional weightage of each section of the OJEE question paper is the same. Each question carries four marks. For incorrect answers, one mark each is deducted. Therefore, the total marks for each section is 120 marks. The total marks in OJEE are 480. The detailed OJEE sectional weightage is given below

  1. Quantitative Techniques: 30 questions (120 marks)
  2. Verbal reasoning and Comprehension: 30 questions (120 marks)
  3. Analytical and Logical Reasoning: 30 questions (120 marks)
  4. General Awareness and Business Fundamentals: 30 questions (120 marks)
Q:   What are the don'ts of the OJEE exam day?
A: 
  • Do not arrive late to OJEE exam centre. 
  • Do not forget to carry coloured printouts of OJEE admit card. 
  • Do not carry prohibited items including electronic devices, study material, bags, to exam centre
  • Do not engage in malpractice  

OJEE 2026 Exam Day Guidelines: What Not to Carry

Students should not carry the following to the exam centre. If they are found with it, they may be barred from the exam:

  • Electronic devices such as mobile phone, tablets, laptops, earphones, Bluetooth devices, smart watches, etc.
  • Bags. OJEE exam centre will not have any provision of keeping the bags
  • Study material or books
  • Rough papers or sheets for calculations
  • Stationery other than ball point pen
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OJEE 2026 Shift Timings and Reporting Time

OJEE 2026 exam will be conducted in multiple shifts. Students should reach at least an hour before the exam begins. For instance, Shift 1 OJEE exam will begin at 9:00 AM, so the candidates should reach the centre maximum by 8:00 AM. The gates will close at 8:30 AM. Check below to know the OJEE shift timing and schedule for MBA and other courses:

OJEE 2026 Schedule

OJEE 2026 Shift Timings

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the OJEE exam be conducted?
A: 

The OJEE exam 2026 exam was held from May 4, 2026, to May 10, 2026. Special OJEE was conducted from July 13 to July 15.

Q:   What are the documents to be carried to the OJEE exam centre?
A: 

Following documents are required on OJEE exam day:

  • OJEE admit card
  • Photo ID proof (such as Aadhar card, driving license, pan card, passport, etc.)
  • Two passport size photographs of the candidate
Q:   What are the important dos of the OJEE exam day?
A: 

OJEE exam day dos:

  1. Reach OJEE exam centre at least an hour before exam time. 
  2. Carry two copies of the OJEE admit card, photographs and one photo ID card (original and photocopy)
  3. Candidates should not forget to carry OJEE admit card
  4. Carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing attendance sheet
Q:   Can I carry a watch, eatables and water to the OJEE exam centre?
A: 
Eatable and drinks are not allowed inside the OJEE exam centre. But, candidates must carry their personal transparent water bottle to the exam centre and follow the COVID-19 appropriate behaviour at all times. Electronic gadgets including watches, mobile phones, calculators, smart devices, etc. Are prohibited inside the OJEE exam centre. Candidates should carry recent passport size photograph, photo ID (original and photocopy) and OJEE admit card along with them to the exam centre.

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OJEE 2026 Exam Day Instructions and Guidelines

Follow the below mentioned OJEE exam day instructions and guidelines:

  • Candidates should reach the exam centre at least an hour before the exam starts. Latecomers will not be allowed to enter
  • Students should carry all the documents including the OJEE 2026 admit card. Photo ID proof is required for verification process at exam centre
  • Candidates should not carry prohibited items to the exam centre mentioned above. They will not be allowed to enter under any circumstances.
  • Candidates must read the instructions given on the OJEE question paper 2026 properly and carefully. While attempting the OJEE exam paper, candidates must remain calm and confident to be able to fetch a good score.
  • Do not spend too much time on one question, if you can’t solve it within a minute, leave it and move on to the next question.
  • There is a negative marking in the OJEE exam, so, candidates should use the technique of elimination. Candidates should not attempt all the questions as students can end up loosing marks.
  • Do not engage in malpractice, if any students is caught using unfair means, they will not be allowed to take the exam.

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