Can I carry a watch, eatables and water to the OJEE exam centre?

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.

Can I get an exam center for the OJEE in cities other than Odisha?

No, Odisha Joint Entrance Examination is a state-level examination that is held in about 32 test cities. New test cities were added to the list in the year 2022. Among these 9 new test cities, Patna, Ranchi and Kolkata were the test cities outside the state of Odisha. only in the state of Odisha. OJEE test citites are: Angul Balasore Baripada Bhawanipatna Jeypore Malkangiri Jharsuguda Nabarangpur Kendrapara Naupada Keonjhar Subarnapur Berhampur Phulbani Patna Bhadrak Puri Ranchi Bhubaneswar Rayagada Kolkata Bolangir Rourkela Jagatsinghpur Cuttack Sambalpur Boudh Dhenkanal Sarang Paralakhemund (GAJAPATI) Jajpur Nayagarh Balangir Deogarh

What is the reporting time to OJEE exam centre? Can I leave early if I complete the exam early?

Candidates appearing for the OJEE exam must download the OJEE admit card in order to know their exam centre details. The OJEE admit card will mention details such as name, application number, exam date, time, venue details, etc. The OJEE exam will likely be conducted in three slots and the candidates must ensure to reach the OJEE exam venue at least an hour before the exam begins. Candidates will be allowed to leave the exam centre only once the exam is over. They will not be allowed to leave the examination centre early.

Can I pay the OJEE application fee offline?

OJEE registration fee can be paid online only. They can use debit/credit cards or net banking to pay the application fee for OJEE 2023. There is no provision for paying the OJEE application fee offline. The exam fee is INR 1,000. In the case of applying for a combination of courses, the students need to pay an additional fee of INR 500 per course. Courses offered by the OJEE are Undergraduate level, Lateral Entry level, and Post Graduate level.

Which documents do I need to upload in the OJEE application form?

Candidates need to upload recent passport size photographs and full signatures. Candidates will also be required to upload their academic certificates. Candidates must ensure that the images uploaded are clear and in accordance with the specifications mentioned. If the scanned documents are distorted or unclear, candidates may be disbarred from appearing for the OJEE exam or their application forms may be rejected.

I want to apply for both MBA and MCA courses. Do I need to fill two OJEE applications for that?

No, from 2023 onwards, the application form for all the courses offered through OJEE exam is the same. Candidates will be required to choose their preferred courses at the time of filling the OJEE application form. For each additional course, candidates will have to pay an additional fee of INR 500 per course. They are not required to fill two separate application forms.

Is the OJEE registration fee refundable?

The OJEE registration fee is non-refundable. Once the OJEE application fee is paid, even if you do not appear for the exam the application fee will not be returned. If the amount has been debited from your account but the application fee payment status has not been updated, you can write to OJEE Cell. OJEE application fee is to be paid online, hence, candidates must carefully fill the application form and re-check the details filled in the application form before paying the application fee.

How much do I need to pay as the application fee for OJEE?

Candidates applying for the OJEE exam, need to fill the OJEE application form and pay the application fee online. The candidates need to pay an OJEE application fee of INR 1,000. Candidates need to pay INR 500 for each additional course. This means, if the candidate is appearing for MBA as well as MCA, then they need to pay INR 1000 as the base fee and INR 500 for the additional course. Hence, the total application fee turns out to be INR 1500. The Special OJEE application fee is also INR 1,500. The fee can be remitted via Debit/Credit Card/Netbanking. Candidates are suggested that they must check the OJEE eligibility criteria before filling the OJEE application form and paying the OJEE application fee.

How can I recover my OJEE password or application number?

To recover OJEE password, click on 'Forget Password' button. Candidates will be redirected to a new page. Choose one option among the three. Candidates can reset their passwords through a verification code (OTP) sent on the registered mobile number or using the reset link sent via email to the registered email ID. Fill in the required details and click 'Submit' button.

Who is eligible for the OJEE exam?

OJEE eligibility criteria 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 is graduation. The basic OJEE eligibility criteria include: Age Limit: There is no age bar for the candidates appearing for postgraduate courses, however, candidates appearing for BAMS/BHMS or Pharma must be at least 17 years of age as of December 31 Nationality: Candidates appearing for OJEE must be a citizen of India. If they wish to take admissions to government colleges in Odisha then the candidates must be a native of Odisha. Minimum Educational Qualification: For undergraduate courses, the candidate must have cleared Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board. As for postgraduate courses, the candidate must hold aDiplomaorBachelorsdegree from a recognized 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

Is there any reservation for female candidates in OJEE exam?

Yes, 30 percent of seats are reserved for women students who are applying for Master of Business Administration, Master of Computer Application, Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Architecture, and Bachelor of Pharmacy. OJEE Reservation Criteria: Scheduled Castes (SC): 8 percent Scheduled Tribes (ST): 12 percent Green Card (GC): 5 percent Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 5 percent Ex-Servicemen (ES): 3 percent Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW): 5 percent Women: 30 percent Outlying Odia (OL): 3 percent (Only in government institutes) For more information, you may visit the Shiksha Odisha Joint Entrance Examination page. (https://www.shiksha.com/mba/ojee-exam). I hope this will help you.

I am an outsider, can I get admission in government college of Odisha through OJEE?

Students who are not the natives of the Odisha state can apply for the OJEE exam. However, they will be eligible to take admissions only to the private colleges and universities in various courses offered through OJEE. It is essential to be a native of Odisha to be eligible to take admission the government colleges in the state of Odisha.

Is the Special OJEE/ 2nd OJEE application form same as the OJEE application form?

No, the OJEE exam is conducted for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the state of Odisha. However, Special OJEE is an additional examination conducted by the OJEE Board for specific purposes. The Special OJEE is typically held to fill vacant seats in engineering, medical, or other professional courses in colleges and universities in the state of Odisha. Therefore, the OJEE and special OJEE application forms are different. The Special OJEE application forms are usually released after the OJEE exam result is announced. Candidates who wish to take admission through the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination but were not able to appear for the exam can apply through Special Odisha Joint Entrance Examination. Special Odisha Joint Entrance Examination will be conducted for admissions to Bachelor of Technology, LeTech (Diploma), LeTech (Bachelor of Science), Master of Business Administration, Master of Computer Application, Master of Technology, Master of Planning, Master of Architecture, and Master of Pharmacy courses under Odisha Joint Entrance Examination.

Can students outside Odisha apply for Special OJEE?

Yes, students from outside Odisha state can also apply for the Special OJEE exam. However, such candidates can only apply for admissions to the private colleges in Odisha. Only the natives in Odisha are eligible to take admission to the government institutes in Odisha offering admissions through OJEE and 2nd OJEE exam.

What is "Special OJEE"?

Special Odisha Joint Entrance Examination OJEE is organized for all the applicants who missed the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Phase I exam and for filling up all the vacant seats in management, engineering, and pharmacy college. Candidates who wish to take admission through the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination but were not able to appear for the exam can apply through Special Odisha Joint Entrance Examination. Special Odisha Joint Entrance Examination will be conducted for admissions to Bachelor of Technology, LeTech (Diploma), LeTech (Bachelor of Science), Master of Business Administration, Master of Computer Application, Master of Technology, Master of Planning, Master of Architecture, and Master of Pharmacy courses under Odisha Joint Entrance Examination. The second/Special Odisha Joint Entrance Examination exam will be conducted for admission to first-year courses in all private and government colleges in Odisha against the vacant seats left after the first round of counseling of Odisha Joint Entrance Examination and the candidates belonging to states other than Odisha are not eligible for admission to government colleges, however, can opt for private colleges. Students who hold a rank in Odisha Joint Entrance Examination or Joint Entrance Examination Main, do not have to appear for Special Odisha Joint Entrance Examination. The application process for Special OJEE began on June 1 and the last date of registration was June 10. For more information, you may visit the Shiksha Odisha Joint Entrance Examination page. (https://www.shiksha.com/mba/ojee-exam). I hope this will help you.

Can I correct my course in OJEE application form?

Yes, you can correct your course in the OJEE application form, provided that the correction window is open. The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination OJEE Board usually opens a correction window for a specified period after the submission of the application form. During this period, candidates can make corrections or changes to their application form, including the choice of course. However, it is important to note that the correction window is usually open for a limited time period, and candidates should make the necessary corrections within the given time frame. It is advisable to regularly check the official website of OJEE for any updates on the correction window. Please upvote if it was helpful.

Can I make corrections to my OJEE application form after submission?

Candidates can only make corrections in the OJEE application form if the correction window opens on the official website. If it does not then the applicant will have to fill out a new form and pay the application fee again. In 2023, the form correction window opened on April 1, 2023. The OJEE form correction window closed on April 2, 2023, at 11:00 PM. Once the form correction window closes, the applicants will not be able to make corrections again. Candidates must carefully fill the application form to avoid errors.

Can I fill the application form first and pay the application fee later for OJEE MBA?

Yes, when candidates are applying for OJEE they do not have to fill the form and pay the application fee in one go. However, they have to pay the application within five days of filling the OJEE registration form. Candidates must note that a completely filled application form without the application fee will be rejected. Candidates must pay the fee online in order to complete the OJEE application process and register their candidature.

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This exam is conducted for courses given below:

MBA/PGDM BAMS, BHMS MCA, MCA (Lateral Entry)BPharma, BPharma (Lateral Entry...BTech (Lateral Entry)MTech MPharma MArch MPlan BCAT M.Sc

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Special OJEE 2025 registration started on June 13, 2025, at 5 PM. The last date to fill the Special OJEE application form 2025 was June 28, 2025 (11 PM). Earlier, the last date to apply was June 23, 2025. The 2nd OJEE application form 2025 was available online. 2nd OJEE 2025 will be conducted from July 15 to July 16.

OJEE registration 2025 last date was March 25, 2025. OJEE form correction was open from March 26, 2025, to March 28, 2025. The last date of OJEE registration was extended by five days. The last date of fee payment was March 28, 2025. The OJEE application form 2025 was released on January 30, 2025, on the official OJEE website- ojee.nic.in. The OJEE exam schedule was also released online. OJEE exam 2025 was held in the computer-based test mode. The OJEE application form 2025 was available on the official website only and there was no offline communication for this.

Latest Updates: Special/2nd OJEE registration 2025 extended

Q: What are the OJEE registration dates?

Special OJEE registration will begin on June 13, 2025. The last date to apply for second OJEE 2025 is June 23, 2025. The schedule of every course of the OJEE 2025 exam was announced at the same time and is available online.

OJEE application process 2025 commenced on January 30, 2025. The registration window was opened for approximately two months and closed on March 28, 2025. The application schedule is announced on the official website of OJEE. The OJEE application process starts with the OJEE registration and application fee payment. Candidates have to submit their OJEE application form before the deadline. Candidates are required to choose their preferred institutes they wish to apply for MBA, and other course admissions through OJEE score. Candidates will be eligible for admission to only those institutes that they select in the OJEE application form.

Q: Can I fill the OJEE application form offline?

No, the OJEE application form is available in online mode only which can be filled on the official website of OJEE or Odisha JEE. There is no provision of filling the application form offline. Candidates also need to make an online fee payment to complete the OJEE registration process. The application forms for each course are released on the official website of OJEE and the candidates need to fill out the OJEE application form and then proceed to paying the OJEE application fee. The OJEE application procedure is completely online and there is no offline communication.

Q: What are the registration dates for Special OJEE?

The Special or 2nd OJEE registration form was released on June 13, 2025. Candidates who wish to appear for the 2nd OJEE exam 2025 scheduled to be held on July 15, 2025, and July 16, 2025, can apply till June 28, 2025. Earlier, the last date of application was June 23, 2025. The authorities will also open the form correction window on June 29, 2025.

Q: Is there an age limit to appear for OJEE?

Any graduate candidate with a 50 percent aggregate can apply for OJEE. The applicant must also be a citizen of India. 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. They will be required to present their marksheets at the time of admissions.

Table of content

OJEE Eligibility Criteria 2025
OJEE 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Special Entrance Exam 2025 Important Dates
How to Apply for Special Entrance Exam 2025?
OJEE 2025 Application Form: Key Points to Remember
Instructions Regarding Special OJEE 2025
How to Appy for OJEE Exam 2025?
OJEE 2025 Test Centres
FAQs Related to OJEE Registrations

OJEE Eligibility Criteria 2025

OJEE eligibility criteria is the minimum requirement for admission to MBA colleges through OJEE. The OJEE application form will be the same for each course category; therefore, candidates can choose their preferred course at registration. Before filling out the application form, candidates are advised to check the OJEE eligibility criteria 2025 and other guidelines to avoid making any errors. Moreover, a wrong or incomplete OJEE 2025 application form will not be accepted. To be eligible to appear for the OJEE exam, students must fulfil the following basic OJEE eligibility criteria:

Any candidate who holds 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.

Special Entrance Exam 2025 Important Dates

Check out the important dates and events of the Special Entrance Exam in the table below.

Events	Dates 2025
Registration begin	13-Jun-2025
Last date of registration	23-Jun-2025
Last date of fee payment	23-Jun-2025
Special OJEE admit card	To be announced
Special entrance exam 2025	15-Jul-2025 to 16-Jul-2025
Special entrance exam result declaration	Last week of July 2025

How to Apply for Special Entrance Exam 2025?

Follow the steps mentioned below to know how to apply for Special OJEE 2025:

Visit the official website of OJEE
Click on ' Registration for 2nd/Special OJEE Examination' link
Register with the details required such as name, e-mail ID, mobile number, etc. and create a password
Next, submit the details and you will be given an application ID after confirmation
Login with your registered application number and password to fill out the application form
Pay the application fee in online mode using Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking and wait for the fee status to be updated
After confirmation, submit the application form and get a printout of the same for future references

The application fee is INR 1,000/- and can be paid through online mode using Debit Card, Credit Card and Net Banking. Candidates need to pay INR 500 for each additional course.

Direct link to apply for Special OJEE 2025: Apply Here

OJEE 2025 Application Form: Key Points to Remember

Candidates must keep the following points in mind while filling out the OJEE application form:

Fill all the fields of the OJEE application carefully with valid information. Do not leave mandatory fields empty.
Before submitting the application form, check all the information entered.
Take a printout of the confirmation letter, fee receipt and OJEE application form once the application fee has been submitted. If you do not receive the confirmation form, immediately contact the exam authorities.
Do not use smartphones or tablets to fill out the OJEE registration form. Use a desktop or laptop to fill out and submit the OJEE application form.
Registered candidates who have also paid the complete OJEE application fee can make corrections in the OJEE application form to the following fields only:
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Category
- Sub-category
- Course
- Examination cities
- Educational qualifications
- Fee payment (if applicable in case of a change of course)
- Photograph
- Signatures

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Instructions Regarding Special OJEE 2025

Mentioned below are a few important instructions regarding Special OJEE 2025:

Special OJEE 2025 will be conducted in computer-based test mode in English.
Special OJEE will be conducted for admissions to BTech, Le-Tech (Diploma), Le- Tech (B.Sc), MBA, MCA and MPharma courses under OJEE.
Three new courses, MTech, MPlan and MArch, were added later for admission through Special OJEE.
The second/Special OJEE 2025 exam will be conducted for admission to first-year courses in all private and government colleges in Odisha against the vacant seats left after the first round of counselling of OJEE.
Candidates belonging to states other than Odisha are not eligible for admission to government colleges. They can opt for private colleges.
Students holding a rank or have appeared for JEE Main 2025 or OJEE 2025 do not have to appear for the Special OJEE exam.
Candidates must reach the exam centre at least an hour before the exam along with the admit cards.
Candidates cannot leave the exam centre before the exam is over.
Candidates must not carry any electronic gadgets, books, study material, etc. to the exam centre.
The exam will have MCQ-type questions. Each question will carry four marks. One mark will be deducted in case of an incorrect answer.

How to Appy for OJEE Exam 2025?

Candidates must fill in the OJEE 2025 application form carefully. Authorities will reject the application forms that are incomplete or received after the deadline. To fill in the application form, candidates need to follow the below-mentioned steps:

Step 1: Online registration

Visit the official website of OJEE- ojee.nic.in
Click on 'Registration for OJEE 2025' link or Click Here
Candidates will be redirected to the new registration page. Click on the 'Fresh Candidate Registration' button
Fill in details such as name, date of birth, gender, father's name, contact details, password, etc.
Enter the security code and finally click 'Submit'.
Review the details entered by you and click on 'Final Submit'.

Step 2: OJEE 2025 application form filling

Candidates will be assigned an Application Number after successful registration.
Click on the 'Complete Application Form' button.
Fill in all the required details and submit.
Review your details and click on 'Final Submit'.

Step 3: Uploading documents

Candidates need to upload scanned images of coloured photographs and full signatures in black or blue ink. The documents should be in JPEG/JPG format.
Once the documents have been uploaded, the application fee needs to be paid.

Specifications for uploading the scanned images of the photograph, signature and thumb impression in the OJEE 2025 application form are given below.

Document	File size	Dimensions
Candidate's photograph	10KB to 200KB	3.5cm X 4.5cm
Candidate's signatures	4KB to 30KB	3.5cm X 1.5cm

Step 4: Fee payment and printing confirmation page

Candidates will require the application number which they received during registration for fee payment.
Candidates need to pay the application fee in online mode only using a credit card, debit card (VISA / MASTER / Maestro cards) or Internet banking.
Once submitted, take a printout of the confirmation page.

OJEE Application Fee

The OJEE application fee is as follows:

Category	Application fee in INR
Application fee for a single course	1000
Application fee for additional courses	500 per course

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OJEE 2025 Test Centres

Candidates must keep the following things in mind before choosing the OJEE 2025 test city:

Candidates can choose up to three test cities according to their preferences while filling out the OJEE application form.
The test centres cannot be changed once the application form has been submitted.
The OJEE exam centre and the city will be mentioned on the OJEE admit card.
The OJEE Cell holds the authority to change or modify the exam centre depending on the number of students appearing for the exam.

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