OJEE 2026 Exam Dates (Announced): Registration (Jan 28), Exam, & Result Dates

Odisha Joint Entrance Examination 2026 ( OJEE )

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Saumya Jain
Updated on Apr 8, 2026 21:35 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

The OJEE exam is held every year in CBT mode. OJEE exam conducting authorities will release the complete day wise OJEE schedule online. The OJEE 2026 will be held on May 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9. OJEE exam date 2026 was announced online by OJEE Cell and National Testing Agency. The notification for OJEE exam was released at ojee.nic.in.

Candidates appearing for OJEE 2026 can check dates and events for state level joint entrance exam, including application, admit card, result and counselling. 

Table of contents
  • OJEE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • OJEE Admit Card 2026 Dates
  • OJEE Exam Dates 2026
  • OJEE 2026 Answer Key Dates
  • OJEE Result Date 2026
  • OJEE Counselling Dates 2026
  • OJEE Registration 2026
  • FAQs Related to OJEE Dates
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OJEE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of OJEE 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
25 Apr ' 26

OJEE 2026 Admit Card Release

04 May ' 26 - 09 May ' 26

OJEE 2026

Jun ' 26

OJEE result 2026

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
30 Mar ' 26 - 01 Apr ' 26

OJEE 2026 Form Correction

29 Mar ' 26

Last date of OJEE Fee Payment

28 Jan ' 26 - 29 Mar ' 26

OJEE 2026 registrations

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OJEE Admit Card 2026 Dates

DeskCalendarAdmit Card: 25 Apr ' 26

OJEE hall ticket 2026 will be released on April 25, 2026. All candidates who fill OJEE application form before last date are issued OJEE admit card online. Candidates can find OJEE hall ticket download link on ojee.nic.in. Candidates must carry a hard copy of the OJEE admit card 2026 on the exam day. Failing this, candidates will not be allowed entry to the exam hall. Candidates will be able to download the OJEE exam admit card until the OJEE 2026 exam day.

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OJEE Exam Dates 2026

OJEE Cell will conduct the OJEE exam 2026 on May 4 and 5 and also from May 7 to May 9. The OJEE exam 2026 will be conducted in the computer-based test mode across various exam centres. The Special Entrance Exam 2026 or second OJEE, will be conducted for vacant seats of BTech, MBA, MCA, as well as Lateral Entry BTech and MCA. The Special OJEE exam date 2026 will likely be announced in May 2026. 

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OJEE 2026 Answer Key Dates

OJEE answer key 2026 will be released a few days after the exam on ojee.nic.in. Authorities will open an objection filling window on the day of release and it will remain open for 2-3 days. Students will be required to upload a document in support of the objection filled.

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OJEE Result Date 2026

DeskCalendarResult: Jun ' 26

OJEE result dates 2026 will likely be announced in the second week of June 2026. Students who appeared for the exam will be able to download their scorecards using their login details. The results for OJEE and Special OJEE will be released online at ojee.nic.in and students will be given access through their candidate portal to download the OJEE exam result. OJEE Cell will also release a merit list, mentioning overall scores and ranks obtained by the qualified candidates. 

 

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OJEE Counselling Dates 2026

OJEE counselling dates 2026: OJEE admissions 2026 will be based on OJEE scores, and counselling rounds conducted by the OJEE Cell. Students who participate in the OJEE counselling will be allotted seats according to their OJEE rank and choice filled during the OJEE registration process 2026. 

All rank holders are eligible to participate in the counselling process irrespective of their admission status. Candidates can log in using their details to participate in the counselling process. Students who appear for the Special OJEE exam and will be awarded ranks must note that the ranking for this course starts from 1100001. The OJEE counselling 2026 will likely begin in June 2026. 

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OJEE Registration 2026

OJEE registration 2026 is done online. Students appearing for OJEE exam, can apply using their personal details. OJEE registration process includes following:

  • OJEE exam 2026 registration
  • OJEE application form filling
  • Uploading documents
  • Choosing test centres and institutes
  • Fee payment

OJEE 2026 registration started on January 28, 2026. OJEE application form is available online on OJEE website, ojee.nic.in. Candidates have to upload a recent passport size photograph and scanned signatures. They also need their academic details. Images should be according to specifications and dimensions mentioned. 

How to Apply for OJEE 2026?

Follow the steps below to know how to apply for OJEE 2026:

  1. Go to the website of OJEE and click on the 'Registration for OJEE 2026' tab
  2. Click on the 'Fresh Candidate Login' button
  3. Fill in the relevant details carefully and submit the application form
  4. The next step includes uploading all the relevant documents, like a photograph and left-hand thumb impression. The documents have to be in the JPEG/JPG format
  5. After filling application form carefully the candidates have to pay the application fee using debit/credit card or through e-challan by a deposit in OJEE Bank Account with State Bank of India (State Bank Collect)
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FAQs Related to OJEE Dates

Check below some of the Frequently Asked Questions on OJEE exam date:

Q:   Which are the top MBA colleges accepting OJEE in Odisha?
A: 

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:   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.
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 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:   Do OJEE colleges offer scholarships?
A: 

Yes, a few colleges in Odisha which accept OJEE scores offer scholarships to eligible students. The scholarships are based on academic merit, financial need, category, etc. 

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 2026 exam will be conducted on May 4, 5, 7, 8, and 9. 

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.

Q:   What is the syllabus of the OJEE Exam?
A: 
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.

136 Institutes accepting OJEE

  • â‚ı 14.00 Lakh
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time

Utkal University

Bhubaneswar • Public

Utkal Univ
      • 2 years
      • |
      • Full Time

      Fakir Mohan University

      Orissa - Other • Public

      Fakir Moha
      • â‚ı 52,554
      • 2 years
      • |
      • Full Time

      SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan

      Bhubaneswar • Private

      SOA Univer
        • â‚ı 11.50 Lakh
        • 5 years
        • |
        • Full Time

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