OJEE 2026 vs Other MBA Entrance Exams
Odisha Joint Entrance Examination 2026 ( OJEE )
Admit Card - 25 Apr '26
There are various MBA entrance exams conducted by top MBA colleges in India. OJEE is a popular exam taken by over 1 lakh students every year. Read the article below to know difference and similarities between OJEE and other MBA exams.
OJEE 2026 vs other MBA entrance exams: There are many MBA entrance exams accepted by the top B-Schools in India for admission to management courses. Some of the most taken exams include CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, SNAP, etc.
CAT is taken by most of the MBA aspirants as it is accepted by the IIMs and other top MBA colleges. But, it is not the only way for MBA admissions. OJEE is one such popular MBA exam which is accepted by best MBA colleges in Odisha. Over 100 colleges accept OJEE exam scores for MBA admissions 2026, for various UG and PG courses.
OJEE 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted on May 4 and 5 and from May 7 to May 9. Students can apply through OJEE application form 2026 till March 22, 2026. Read the article below to know the differences and similarities between OJEE 2026 and other MBA entrance exams.
Explore more MBA exams with upcoming dates
1 Feb '26 - 15 Mar '26
5 Mar '26
12 Feb '26 - 16 Mar '26
5 Feb '26 - 17 Mar '26
23 Mar '26
3 Jan '25 - 28 Mar '26
1 Mar '26 - 30 Mar '26
31 Mar '26
15 Apr '26
- What is OJEE?
- OJEE vs CAT 2026
- OJEE vs CMAT 2026
What is OJEE?
OJEE or Odisha JEE is an entrance exam conducted for admission to many postgraduate and undergraduate courses such as MBA, BTech, MCA, BPharma, MPharma, BCAT, etc. Over a lakh candidates apply for the OJEE exam every year. The authorities test the students’ reasoning skills, general awareness and subject specific knowledge.
The OJEE exam is held every year in the computer based test format. Based on OJEE scores, candidates can apply for admission to various programmes offered by OJEE-participating colleges.
OJEE vs CAT 2026
Check the table below to know the difference and similarities between OJEE and CAT exam pattern 2026:
| Details |
OJEE |
CAT |
|---|---|---|
| Mode of examination |
Computer-based test mode |
Online CBT mode |
| Number of questions |
Varies depending on the course
|
68 |
| Exam duration |
3 hours duration – BPharm 2 hours duration – LE BTech, LE BSc/ LE, MCA/LE MCA, MBA, MTech and MArch 1 hours duration – Mpharm, Integrated MBA and LE BPharm |
120 minutes |
| Marking Scheme |
+4 for correct answers -0.25 for incorrect answer |
+3 for correct answers -1 for incorrect answers |
| Type of Questions |
Multiple-choice questions |
Multiple-choice questions and non-MCQ |
| Sectional time limit |
No |
Yes |
| Medium of the exam |
English |
English |
| Sections |
|
|
| Difficulty Level |
Easy to Moderate | Moderate to Difficult |
OJEE vs CMAT 2026
Check the table below to know the difference and similarities between OJEE and CMAT exam pattern 2026:
| Details |
OJEE |
CMAT |
|---|---|---|
| Mode of examination |
Computer-based test mode |
Online CBT mode |
| Number of questions |
Varies depending on the course
|
100 |
| Exam duration |
3 hours duration – BPharm 2 hours duration – LE BTech, LE BSc/ LE, MCA/LE MCA, MBA, MTech and MArch 1 hours duration – Mpharm, Integrated MBA and LE BPharm |
180 minutes |
| Marking Scheme |
+4 for correct answers -0.25 for incorrect answer |
+4 marks for every correct answer -1 mark for every incorrect answer |
| Type of Questions |
Multiple-choice questions |
Multiple-choice questions |
| Sectional time limit |
No |
Yes |
| Medium of the exam |
English |
English |
| Sections |
|
|
| Difficulty Level |
Easy to Moderate | Moderate |
Read More:
Explore colleges based on OJEE
Want better recommendations?
There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.
- Chat with our counselor
- Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences
News & Updates
Explore Other Exams
Mar '25 | IRMASAT 2025 Final Result Anno... |
Feb '25 | IRMASAT Personal Interviews |
23 Feb '26 | KMAT Kerala Provisional Answer... |
23 Feb '26 - 26 Feb '26 | Objection Filing 2026 (Session... |
15 Apr '26 | BET 2026 Round 4 Submission De... |
3 Mar '26 | BET 2026 Round 3 Submission De... |
15 Feb '26 | Alliance AMAT 2026 Last Date o... |
31 Jan '26 | Alliance AMAT 2026 Last Date o... |
Jan '26 | SP JAT 2026 Registration |
27 Oct '25 - 31 Oct '25 | SPJAT 2025 exam orientation |
24 Feb '26 - 21 Apr '26 | ATMA registration 2026 (May) |
19 Apr '26 | ATMA 2026: Last Date of Fee Pa... |
29 Jan '26 | XAT 2026 Cut Offs Release |
16 Jan '26 | XAT 2026 result |
Mar '26 | TANCET admit card download |
Mar '26 | TANCET exam date for MBA & MCA |
Dec '25 | GLAET 2026 application Form |
Apr '26 | GLAET 2026 exam date |
5 Aug '26 - 23 Sep '26 | CAT 2026 application |
29 Nov '26 | CAT 2026 exam |
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
Yes, students seeking admission to MBBS programme can apply through OJEE for colleges in Odisha for state quota seats. However, the primary entrance for MBBS remains NEET.
M
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
Syllabus for OJEE remains same every year. Minor changes can be done but the core subjects of OJEE syllabus for MBA, BTech, MCA, MPHarma, BPharma, BCAT, etc. remains the same.
Candidates planning to appear for the OJEE exam can know the important topics of the OJEE syllabus from the previous OJEE exa
N
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
There is no fixed OJEE cut off marks declared OJEE Cell. But, based on the previous year trends:
- Students should have at least 25% of total marks to qualify
- SC/ST category students should have at least 20% of total marks
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
To know if OJEE is difficult or easy, it depends on every candidate. The exam requires students to know the basics and OJEE syllabus completely. OJEE MBA exam is easier than other exams such as CAT, XAT, etc. but requires a good preparation, practice and time management.
A
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Important high weightage topics of OJEE syllabus for MBA are:
- Verbal Reasoning: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Correction, Paragraph Jumbles, Passages, Analogy, Antonyms, Word Puzzles, Idioms, etc.
- Quantitative Reasoning: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Data Interpretation, Number
V
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
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. Candidates in the final year of graduation or awaiting their result can also apply provisionally.
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
It is not mandatory to pay the OJEE application fee as soon as students fill the OJEE application form. But, they have to pay the OJEE form fee within 5 days of filling the OJEE registration form. An incomplete form without the fee will be rejected.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Students can only make corrections in the OJEE application form if correction window opens on OJEE website. If it does not, then the students will have to fill a new form and pay application fee again.
M
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Yes, OJEE exam will be conducted in multiple shifts this year. It will be held on May 4, 5, 7, 8, and 9. OJEE exam will be conducted in CBT test mode for admission to PG and UG programmes.
Candidates will be allotted shift time according to course they have applied for through OJEE exam.
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
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.
M
Contributor-Level 6
Saumya Jain is an English Literature graduate from the University of Delhi. She has over 8 years of editorial and content writing experience. At Shiksha.com, she has spent more than six years creating research, stud
Read Full Bio