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Odisha Joint Entrance Examination 2025 ( OJEE )

DeskCalelnderRegistration - 13 Jun '25 - 28 Jun '25

Saumya Jain
Updated on Jun 13, 2025 12:36 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

OJEE exam date 2025 and Special OJEE exam date 2025 was announced by the OJEE Cell and NTA. The OJEE 2025 exam was conducted from May 2, 2025, to May 6, 2025, and on May 10, 2025, and May 12, 2025. The OJEE application form 2025 was released on January 30, 2025. OJEE exam is held every year in computer-based mode (CBT). The OJEE exam conducting authorities have released the complete schedule for OJEE 2025 online. The date sheet for the OJEE exam days was released online.  Special/2nd OJEE exam is scheduled to be held on July 15 and July 16. 

Q:   How many times can I apply for OJEE in a year?
A: 
The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination OJEE is conducted once a year, usually in the month of May. The exam is conducted for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the state of Odisha. As per the official notification of OJEE a candidate can only appear for the exam once in a year. There is no provision for multiple attempts in the same year. Therefore, if you want to appear for OJEE you can do so only once in a year. However, if you are not satisfied with your performance in the first attempt, you can apply for the exam in the following year please upvote if it was helpful.
Q:   What is a good score in the OJEE exam?
A: 

A good score in OJEE can be subjective and can vary according to the 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:   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:   What is the OJEE exam duration? Can I change my exam slot?
A: 
The OJEE exam is a computer-based test for all courses. However, the OJEE exam pattern differs according to the programme you are applying for. The course-wise OJEE exam duration is as follows: 1. For MBA, LE B.Tech, LE B.Sc/ LE, MCA/LE MCA M.Tech and MArch courses is 120 minutes (2 hours). 2. For the B.Pharma course is three hours or 180 minutes. 3. For the M.Pharma Integrated MBA and LE B.Pharma courses, the exam duration is one hour or 60 minutes. This means, candidates will have approximately one minute per question to solve it. Candidates must take care of saving their answers at every step as the moment sectional time limit will get over, the screen will automatically move to the next section. The OJEE exam is conducted in three slots for most courses. The OJEE exam slot will be mentioned on their admit cards and there is no provision of changing the exam slot. Candidates must reach the OJEE exam centre at least and hour before their slot timings.
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  • OJEE Important Dates 2025
  • OJEE 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • OJEE 2025: Important Events
  • FAQs Related to OJEE 2025 Dates
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OJEE Important Dates 2025

Check the table below to know the important dates and events for the OJEE 2025 exam.

OJEE Cell conducted the OJEE exam 2025 from May 2, 2025, to May 6, 2025, and May 10, 2025, to May 11, 2025. The application process for OJEE 2025 started on January 30, 2025. The OJEE exam was conducted in the computer-based test mode across various exam centres. 

The Special Entrance Exam 2025 or second OJEE will be conducted for vacant seats of BTech, MBA, MCA, as well as Lateral Entry BTech and MCA. Candidates appearing for OJEE 2025 can check the dates and events for the state-level joint entrance exam including application, admit card, result and counselling. Moreover, if there is any change or announcement regarding OJEE, it will be updated here for the convenience of the test takers. 

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Q:   What is the exam pattern for OJEE?
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The OJEE exam is a computer-based test for all courses. However, the OJEE exam pattern differs according to the course you are applying for. The generic OJEE exam pattern is as follows: 1. The exam will only be conducted in the computer-based test mode. Earlier, the exam was also conducted in the paper-based test mode but from 2019 onwards, the PBT mode has been scrapped. 2. The duration of the exam for the MBA, LE B.Tech, LE B.Sc/ LE, MCA/LE MCA M.Tech and MArch courses is 120 minutes (2 hours). The duration for the B.Pharma course is three hours and for MPHARM Integrated MBA and LE B.Pharma courses, the exam duration is one hour or 60 minutes. 3. There will only be multiple-choice questions in the OJEE question paper 4. Four marks will be awarded for the correct answer and one mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. No marks will be awarded or deducted for questions which have not been attempted. Here is a detailed OJEE MBA exam pattern: 1. The total marks for the exam are 480. 2. Total number of questions is 120. 3. There are four sections, I. e. Quantitative Techniques, Verbal reasoning and Comprehension, Analytical and Logical Reasoning, General Awareness and Business Fundamentals 4. Each section carries 30 questions.
Q:   What are the books for the OJEE exam?
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Selecting the right books is of utmost importance to clearing the OJEE exam. Here is a list of important books for OJEE: 1. Verbal Reasoning: A Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning, written by Nishit K. Sinha 2. Comprehension: How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension ( for CAT written by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay 3. Grammar: High School English Grammar and Composition of Wren and Martin 4. Quantitative Techniques: Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examinations written by Abhijit Guha 5. Reasoning: A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by famous author R. S. Aggarwal 6. Core topics: NCERT for Science-related topics in UG courses and graduate textbooks for PG courses.
Q:   What is the syllabus of the OJEE Exam?
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The syllabus of the OJEE mentions topics based on the subjects for which you are applying. For instance, the OJEE MBA syllabus differs from the OJEE B.Pharma syllabus. The general syllabus of OJEE is as follows: 1. Quantitative Techniques: It includes topics like geometry, average, percentage, quadratic equations, and Trigonometry. 2. Reasoning: This includes topics like codes, data interpretation, series, blood relations, statements, and conclusions. 3. Verbal ability: It includes topics like Passages, Sentence Completion, Grammar, Word puzzles, Action, cause and effect 4. General Awareness: Questions on Current Affairs sports, international events, awards, and related events are asked in this section. For the syllabus of B.Pharma and other subjects, you may visit this page: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/ojee-exam-syllabus.

OJEE 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of OJEE 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
13 Jun ' 25 - 28 Jun ' 25

Special OJEE registrations 2025

ONGOING
DatesPast Exam Dates
05 Jun ' 25

OJEE result 2025

10 May ' 25 - 11 May ' 25

OJEE 2025

02 May ' 25 - 06 May ' 25

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OJEE 2025: Important Events

Check below to know the details about the OJEE 2025 important events:

  • OJEE 2025 registration dates: OJEE registration is an online process. The OJEE application form is released and made available online. 
  • OJEE application fee payment: The candidates will be able to pay the OJEE application fee online using their credit card, debit card or Internet banking. They can also use UPI or other banking wallets to pay the application fee. 
  • OJEE 2025 form correction: Candidates who successfully fill out the application form and pay the application fee will have the option of making corrections in the OJEE application form if in case there is an error. The form correction window will be opened for a few days after the last date of application. 
  • OJEE admit card release: OJEE admit cards was issued to candidates who completed the OJEE application process. The admit cards was available online and can be downloaded till the exam day. 
  • OJEE 2025 exam date: OJEE exam was conducted in computer-based test mode. The exam was conducted from May 2 to May 6 and from May 10 to May 12 in three/four shifts for different courses. 
  • OJEE result date: The OJEE result date 2025 will be released online. The result cum scorecard will be available online and the test takers can check their OJEE exam result using their login credentials. 

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Q:   Which are the top MBA colleges accepting OJEE in Odisha?
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The OJEE exam is conducted by OJEE Cell for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as MBA, MCA, M.Tech, B.Tech, etc. OJEE scores are accepted by over 40 top B-schools in Odisha. Few of these colleges are 

  • Utkal University
  • IMIT Cuttack - Institute of Management and Information Technology
  • RCM Bhubaneswar - Regional College of Management
  • FM University Balasore - Fakir Mohan University
  • CV Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar
  • IIPM Rourkela - Indian Institute for Production Management
  • Gandhi Institute of Management Studies, Gunupur
  • Srusti Academy of Management, Bhubaneswar
  • Trident Academy of Technology, Bhubaneswar
  • BIITM Bhubaneswar - Biju Patnaik Institute of IT and Management Studies
  • North Orissa University, Baripada
  • RIMS Rourkela - Rourkela Institute of Management Studies
  • PJ College of Management and Technology, Bhubaneswar
  • NIST Berhampur - National Institute of Science and Technology
  • GITA Bhubaneswar - Gandhi Institute for Technological Advancement
Q:   When should I start preparing for OJEE?
A: 

Aspirants should start preparing for the OJEE exam at least six months before the test date.  This duration will be enough to complete the OJEE syllabus thoroughly and practice ample number of mock tests. The OJEE exam is similar to other MBA entrance exams so if a candidate has appeared for any other MBA exam before OJEE, they need to only do exam based preparation and focus on exam-specific mock tests. OJEE 2025 exam will likely be conducted in the second week of May 2025.

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

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.

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FAQs Related to OJEE 2025 Dates

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Q:   When will the OJEE exam be conducted?
A: 

The OJEE Cell has announced the OJEE exam dates. The OJEE exam 2025 will be conducted from May 2, 2025, to May 6, 2025 and on May 10 and 11. The registrations for OJEE exam will begin on January 30, 2025. The registration window will approximately be opened for two months and close on March 20, 2025.

The OJEE admission process will be completely online and the schedule will also be announced online on the official website. The OJEE 2025 exam will be conducted in three-four shifts like every year. The schedule along with the exam timings and duration will be announced along with the OJEE exam date. 

Q:   Who is eligible for the OJEE exam?
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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
Q:   What are the OJEE registration dates?
A: 

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.

 

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For a good government college, 500+

For lower govt/private college, safe marks are 450+

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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 OJE

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Mani Malhotra

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To get a B.Tech seat in a government college through OJEE, you should aim for a rank below 10,000. For popular branches like CSE or ECE, try to stay under 5,000 for better chances. Ofcourse, The exact rank may vary each year depending on the branch, category, and competition level.

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The OJEE closing ranks for General category (Home State) candidates at Srusti Academy of Management and Technology varied in recent years, 7,730 in 2021 and 13,085 in 2022. These figures help applicants understand past trends and assess their admission chances more effectively.

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Himanshu Singh

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The OJEE closing ranks for General category (Home State) candidates at Srusti Academy of Management and Technology varied in recent years, 7,730 in 2021 and 13,085 in 2022. These figures help applicants understand past trends and assess their admission chances more effectively.

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Himanshu Singh

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Answered a month ago

The OJEE exam to secure admission in B Pharmacy is an online, multiple-choice question test. The exam is made up of a total of 120 questions with three sections: physics, chemistry, and either mathematics or biology. Each of the three sections contains 40 questions, and students must attempt three e

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ABHINAV SRIVASTAVA

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The OJEE 2025 admit card has been officially released on April 25, 2025. Candidates who have registered for the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) can now download their hall tickets from the official website using their application number and date of birth.

The OJEE 2025 exam is scheduled to

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ABHINAV SRIVASTAVA

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OJEE is most similar to other state-level engineering entrance exams like BITSAT, VITEEE, SRMJEEE, COMEDK, MHT-CET, and WBJEE, KCET, KEAM, TS EAMCET, GATE, CUETThese exams also assess aptitude for engineering studies in a similar manner to OJEE, covering topics like Physics, Chemistry, and Mathema

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ANEES K K

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Yes, the OJEE cell, exam conducting body, opens and conducts the official OJEE mock test window. This year, OJEE mock test window was opened after the release of the OJEE admit card. Candidates who have registered for the OJEE exam and complete the registration process can take the mock test before

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