OJEE Eligibility Criteria 2027: Check Age Limit, Minimum Educational Qualification, Work experience

Odisha Joint Entrance Examination 2026 ( OJEE )

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Updated on May 26, 2026 17:33 IST
The minimum eligibility criteria required to appear for OJEE is graduation. OJEE 2027 will be likely be held in the first week of May 2027. The application process is expected to begin in last week of January 2027. Read the article below to know more about the OJEE eligibility criteria 2026.

OJEE 2027 eligibility criteria: The minimum eligibility criteria required to appear for OJEE is graduation. Read the article below to know more about the OJEE eligibility criteria 2027.

OJEE eligibility criteria 2027 are the requirements for appearing for the OJEE exam. OJEE scores are accepted in over 40 top B-schools in the country. The OJEE eligibility criteria are prescribed by the OJEE Cell, which is the OJEE exam conducting authority. The minimum requirement or eligibility criteria for appearing for OJEE 2027 is graduation.

The OJEE registration 2027 will likely begin in the last week of January 2027. Before, filling out the OJEE 2027 application form, candidates should check the OJEE eligibility criteria to ensure whether they are eligible for the exam. Applicant's eligibility will be verified at the time of admission, and if anyone is found to be ineligible then they will not be offered admission. Read the article below to know more about the OJEE eligibility criteria 2027. 

Table of contents
  • OJEE Eligibility Criteria: Highlights
  • OJEE Eligibility Criteria: Course-Wise
  • Qualifying Marks for OJEE 2027

OJEE Eligibility Criteria: Highlights

Check the table below to know some highlights about OJEE eligibility.

Factors Details
Age Limit There is no age bar for the candidates appearing for postgraduate courses, however, candidates appearing for BAMS/BHMS or BPharma must be at least 17 years of age as of December 31, 2024
Nationality Candidates appearing for OJEE must be a citizen of India
Minimum Educational Qualification

Undergraduate: Candidate must have cleared Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board

Postgraduate: Candidate must hold a diploma or bachelor's degree from a recognised university or institute from a relevant stream

Work experience

OJEE exam eligibility criteria do not include work experience. Both working and non-working candidates can apply for the exam

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What to do after OJEE cutoffs are released?
A: 

After the OJEE cutoff is released, candidates should check the cutoff released by their preferred college. If the candidates match the cutoff, they will be called for the counselling process at various institutes. Candidates will be reqiured to fill in their cjoices of courses and colleges. And after the seat allotment is done they should visit the institute of document verficiation and fee payment. Once the seat is confirmed, they must report to the college on the scheduled date.

Q:   Can I get Odisha University of Technology and Research through OJEE?
A: 

Yes, Odisha University of Technology and Research accepts OJEE scores. It also accepts scores of other entrance exams such as JEE Main, NATA, etc. Once the results are out, students can apply for OJEE counselling.

Q:   Can the OJEE cutoff change from year to year?
A: 

Yes the OJEE cutoff is different each year. The difference is dependant on various factors such as difficulty level of the exam, number of candidates who qualified, reservation criteria, etc. The OJEE cutoff may change during the different OJEE counselling rounds. 

Q:   How can I calculate OJEE scores?
A: 

OJEE score is calculated by correct and incorrect answers marked. For each correct answer, 4 marks are awarded. For an incorrect answer, one mark is deducted. 

OJEE Eligibility Criteria: Course-Wise 

Check below the course-wise OJEE eligibility criteria 2027.

OJEE 2027 eligibility criteria for postgraduate courses

  1. MBA - The applicant must hold a bachelor's degree in any relevant discipline or equivalent or bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Pharmacy of four years duration with a minimum 50 per cent aggregate. Students in their final year are also eligible to apply. There is no prescribed age limit for MBA programmes.
  2. MTech - The applicants must have obtained a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate or above in their graduation from a relevant discipline. Students in the final year of the qualifying examination can also apply. No age limit is prescribed for admission to M.Tech programmes.
  3. MCA - Applicants should have completed their graduation of a minimum of three years duration in any discipline with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate and should have studied Mathematics at Class 12 or undergraduate level. Final-year students are also eligible to apply for MCA. There is no age bar for admission to MCA programmes.
  4. MArch - Applicants should have completed their bachelor's in Architecture with a minimum aggregate of 50 per cent to be eligible to apply for M.Arch. Candidates in the final year of the qualifying exam can also apply. No age limit is prescribed by the OJEE Cell for admission.
  5. MPharma - Students must have completed their graduation in Pharmacy with at least 50 per cent aggregate or more. No age bar is defined by the OJEE board for admission. Final year students can also apply.

OJEE 2027 eligibility criteria for undergraduate courses

  1. BPharma - Applicants should have qualified Class 12 examination in science stream with a minimum aggregate score of 45 per cent. There is no prescribed age limit for admission to BPharma programme.
  2. BHMS/BAMS - Applicants should have completed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany & Zoology) with a minimum 50 per cent aggregate in all three subjects taken together. The prescribed lower age limit is 17 years as of December 31, 2026. 

Note: OJEE exam is not conducted for admission to MBBSBDSBE/BTech. The applicants will be admitted based on NEET and JEE Main, respectively.

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Qualifying Marks for OJEE 2027

Check out the table below to know the qualifying marks for OJEE 2027.

Stream/Programme Category Qualifying Marks
B.Tech/ BPlan/ BPharma General 45%
SC/ST 40%
BAMS/BHMS General 50%
SC/ST 45%
BArch General, SC, ST 50%
MBA/MCA/MTech/MArch/MPlan/MPharma General 50%
SC/ST 45%
LE Tech/ LE Pharma General 45%
SC/ST 40%

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Answered a month 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

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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

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Answered 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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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