OJEE 2026 Question Paper Analysis (May 7); Difficulty Level, Memory based Questions & Answers

Odisha Joint Entrance Examination 2026 ( OJEE )

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Updated on May 7, 2026 16:01 IST
OJEE 2026 exam was conducted on May 7, 2026, for the MBA course in multiple shifts. The exam was conducted in the computer based test format. Students found the OJEE exam 2026 to be moderate to tough. Most students said the exam was lengthy. Check here the detailed OJEE question paper analysis 2026, pattern, marking scheme, etc.

OJEE 2026 exam was conducted on May 7, 2026, for the MBA course in multiple shifts. Check here the detailed OJEE question paper analysis 2026, pattern, marking scheme, etc.

OJEE Exam Analysis

OJEE 2026 Question Paper Analysis- MBA

OJEE 2026 question paper analysis: The overall difficulty level of the OJEE exam 2026 was moderate. According to thousands of students who took OJEE exam, majority found Odisha JEE exam 2026 to be moderate in terms of difficulty and a few students found Odisha JEE exam to be tough. OJEE 2026 exam was conducted from May 4, 2026, to May 10, 2026. The OJEE MBA exam 2026 on May 7, 2026, was conducted in two shifts, i.e. Shift 2- 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. The exam was conducted in computer based test format across 39 exam centres. Second shift for MBA exam was conducted from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Also, the integrated MBA OJEE exam and MSc Nursing exam was conducted today.

OJEE 2026 question paper analysis states difficulty level, important topics, etc. Check detailed OJEE question paper analysis 2026 and know the difficulty level, important topics and memory-based questions, etc., below.

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Table of contents
  • OJEE 2026 Section-Wise Difficulty Level
  • OJEE Exam Pattern 2026
  • OJEE 2026: Marking Scheme
  • OJEE 2026 Good Attempts (Expected)

OJEE 2026 Section-Wise Difficulty Level

Check the section-wise difficulty level of the OJEE question paper 2026:

Section

Difficulty Level

Important topics

Quantitative Techniques

Moderate

Concept-based questions, Calculations, Arithmetic, Algebra

Logical Reasoning

Easy to Moderate

Puzzles, Syllogisms, Arrangements

Verbal Reasoning and Comprehension

Moderate to Difficult

Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Tenses

General Awareness and Business Fundamentals

Easy

Current Affairs, Static GK

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OJEE Exam Pattern 2026

Check out the OJEE 2026 paper pattern in the table below:

Features

Details

Total number of questions

120 questions

Total marks

480 marks

Duration

2 hours

Subjects

4 subjects

Quantitative Techniques, Verbal Reasoning and Comprehension, Analytical and Logical Reasoning, General Awareness and Business Fundamentals

Questions per section

Quantitative Techniques – 30

Verbal Reasoning and Comprehension – 30

 Analytical and Logical reasoning – 30

General Awareness and Business Fundamentals – 30

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How will I know my OJEE exam centre?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Is OJEE difficult to crack?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What is the best way to prepare for OJEE at home?
A: 

Students can use OJEE syllabus as a guide to prepare for important topics. Students should have a study routine which should be divided in parts. They can also practice using OJEE PYQPs. Mock tests should be Holy Grail to ace OJEE exam. 

Q:   How to prepare for OJEE entrance exam?
A: 

For OJEE preparation, students need to have a good planning. When students start preparing for OJEE exam, they should make a timetable that covers complete OJEE syllabus, make short notes, practice mock tests, and above all be focused and confident. Also, while preparing for OJEE make sure that they are well acquainted with the OJEE exam pattern. Make a timetable. Prepare using the right study material. Practice mock tests and previous year question papers. Topic wise revision.

OJEE 2026: Marking Scheme

The following is the OJEE marking scheme:

  • +4 marks for each correct answer
  • -1 mark for incorrect answer
  • No deduction for unattempted questions

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OJEE 2026 Good Attempts (Expected)

Check the table below to know the good attempts in OJEE MBA exam 2026:

Section Good Attempts (Expected)

Quantitative Techniques

21 to 24

Logical Reasoning

23 to 26

Verbal Reasoning and Comprehension

25 to 26

General Awareness and Business Fundamentals

19 to 24

Overall

86 to 100

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Do OJEE mock tests have the same difficulty level as the actual exam?
A: 

It is not mandatory that the level of difficulty will be same. The format and difficulty is replicated but the difficulty can be different than the actual OJEE exam.

Q:   What is a good score in the OJEE exam?
A: 

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:

AnalysisScore
Very Good

700+

Good

500+

Average

450+

LowLess than 450
Q:   Is the OJEE BPharma syllabus difficult?
A: 

BPharma syllabus of OJEE is easy to moderate. It is similar to other pharmacy entrance syllabuses. The syllabus includes important topics such as Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmacognosy, etc. 

Q:   How can I increase my speed and accuracy in the OJEE exam?
A: 

Check below some strategies to help students improve speed and accuracy for the OJEE exam:

  • Develop time management skills. Students should allocate a specific amount of time to each section based on their comfort levels. 
  • Practice is the key to improving speech and accuracy in any competitive exam. Students should regularly practice, take mock tests, solve previous years' question papers, etc., to get used to the exam pattern and marking scheme. 
  • Students should attempt the easier questions first and then move to the difficult ones. This will help students manage time efficiently and at the same time have enough in the vanity to solve challenging questions. 
  • If a student encounters a difficult question in the OJEE exam, they should not spend too much time on it initially. They can mark it for review and move on to the next question. Later, they can come back to the difficult ones if they have time left at the end.
  • While speed is important, accuracy should not be compromised. It's better to answer fewer questions correctly than to answer more questions with errors.
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Answered 6 days 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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Rashmi Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

BranchGeneral Category Closing RankOBC/SC/ST Closing RankNotes
Computer Science (CSE)~12,000–15,000Up to ~25,000–30,000Most competitive branch
Information Technology (IT)~15,000~28,000–32,000Slightly easier than CSE
Electronics & Communication (ECE)~18,000–20,000~35,000–40,000Balanced demand
Electrical Engineering~20,000–25,000~40,000–50,000Moderate demand
Mechanical Engineering~25,000–30,000~50,000–60,000Higher closing ranks
Civil Engineering~30,000–35,000~60,000–70,000Lower demand
Other Core (Textile, Metallurgy, Bio-Tech)~35,000–40,000~70,000–80,000Easier admission

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Sidhartha Singh

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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Rashmi Shukla

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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Rohini Bhatnagar

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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Abhishek Kumar

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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Mayank Singh

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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Shruti Tyagi

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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Vikram Hazarika

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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Nishtha Shukla

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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Rohini Bhatnagar

Contributor-Level 6