OJEE BTech (Lateral Entry) Preparation 2025: Tips, Strategy & Guide

To excel in any exam, students must make an effective exam strategy. The right strategy can go a long way. During the OJEE exam preparation, students should practice mocks, make short notes, be focused, determined and alert and attempt the exam with confidence.

Along with this, students must be well acquainted with the OJEE syllabus 2026 and the OJEE paper pattern, which will, in turn, help them determine how much time should be devoted to a particular section or topic. Read below to know the best preparation tips for OJEE exam 2026.

According to the OJEE exam pattern for the MBA course, the exam will be conducted in the CBT mode and will consist of 120 questions. Check the table below to know the detailed OJEE exam pattern 2026:

OJEE 2026 Marking Scheme

The marking scheme for OJEE question paper 2026 is depicted below.

OJEE 2026 exam will likely be conducted in the second week of May 2026. Whenever the aspirant starts with their OJEE exam preparations, they need to know the OJEE syllabus thoroughly. Having in-depth knowledge of the syllabus is crucial. As mentioned above, the OJEE exam has four sections, and the syllabus for each is different. Aspirants should esnure that they look for the relevant study material which covers the complete OJEE syllabus and also includes OJEE sample papers. Students can divide their exam preparations into parts by making a month-wise preparation strategy. 

First Two Months – Complete the syllabus

• Be well acquainted with the OJEE syllabus: The Verbal Reasoning and Comprehension section will include topics such as Reading Comprehension Passages, Synonyms, Antonyms, Error Spotting, Prepositions, Vocabulary, Grammar, etc. The Quantitative Techniques section will cover topics such as Percentage, Profit and Loss, Discount, Time and Work, Time, Speed and Distance, Algebra, Probability, etc. The Logical and Analytical Reasoning section will have questions related to Blood Relations, Ratio and Proportion, Assumptions, Venn Diagrams, Syllogisms, Arrangement, Coding and Decoding and more. For the General Awareness and Business Fundamentals section, you need to be well-updated with the latest trends and news and all the current affairs. Candidates must study the important dates, events and awards.

Next Two Months – Practice Grammar and Vocabulary

• It is well said that practice makes a man perfect. The more one practices, the better. It is best to prepare short notes while studying for the exam, as it will help students memorise all the important topics and formulae and these will come in handy during revision. Make the newspaper your best friend in these months. Reading the newspaper will not only help the students improve their General Awareness section but also increase and improve their vocabulary. They can also assess and analyse your performance by practicing mock tests. This will help them identify their strengths and weaknesses and prepare them for all kinds of questions (easy and tough).

Last Month – Mock Tests and Revision

• Devote the entire last month to practicing mock tests and revision. Practice mock tests and solve previous year's OJEE question papers to understand the type of questions that will be asked in the OJEE exam. Mock tests, at the same time, will increase speed and accuracy. OJEE is a time-based exam. The students will have to score well in the four sections within the stipulated time. Hence, the students need to practice a lot on their speed and accuracy if they wish to ace the OJEE 2026. If they come across a difficult question, they should not waste a lot of their time pondering on it. Move on to the next one. The key to success in any entrance exam is revision. Aspirants should devote enough time to revise and to brush up on what they have already studied, and ensure that all the formulae, theorems, etc., are on their tips.

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The best way to prepare for an exam is by dividing it into phases or parts. If you want to get a good score in Odisha Joint Entrance Test (OJEE) it is very important to start your preparations at least three months before the OJEE exam. Making an effective and strategic preparation schedule is crucial. With three months in hand for OJEE preparation, candidates must start working on their preparations now. Below are a few tips and tricks to make a phase-wise preparation strategy for the OJEE exam.

Phase I- Strategy

• Every exam preparation must start with knowing the syllabus and exam pattern. As mentioned above, OJEE is a time-based entrance exam; therefore, it is important to divide your preparation strategy in a way that you are able to cover the complete syllabus and at the same time, have enough time at the end of this phase for revision. Candidates appearing for the OJEE exam must make a plan which will help them devote enough time to each section. Make short notes while preparing for the OJEE exam. 

Phase II- Know the strengths and weaknesses

• In the next phase of the OJEE preparation, it is important to be well-acquainted with the various topics and sub-topics. Choose the right study material for your preparations. Choosing the right study material that covers the entire syllabus is important. Start with the topics that you find the toughest and then move on to the easier ones. While you are preparing for your exam, you will come across a lot of tips and tricks to solve difficult questions. Find different methods to solve a question to ensure accuracy. Brush up your basics and calculations, and note down the formulae and theorems to memorise them. To ace the General Knowledge section and improve your vocabulary, make the newspaper your friend. Reading the newspaper daily and devoting at least an hour to reading the newspaper will keep you updated with the latest news, trends, current affairs, etc., and at the same time, it will enrich your vocabulary. 

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Phase III- Practice and revise

• The last phase of OJEE preparation is revision. Every preparation is incomplete without the right amount of practice and revision. Give a minimum of 15-20 days for revision. Practicing mock tests and previous year's question papers will acquaint you with the exam pattern, improve your time management skills and help in identifying your strengths and weaknesses. Also, you will come across various types of questions and new tricks to solve all kinds of questions.

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The last month of the OJEE preparation must be all about revising and practicing what you have studied in the past few months. With the right amount of revision and practice, one can easily crack an entrance exam and score well. Make a study routine if you do not already have one, and follow the routine consistently and diligently. Having a systematic preparation strategy will prove to be beneficial. Try to capitalise on your strengths and work on your weaknesses. Strengthening the stronger areas is as important as working on the weaker ones. One must also not shift their focus from speed and accuracy. These are important from the exam day point of view. It is important to solve a question quickly but also accurately. Having said this, the most important thing is to keep your mind calm. No amount of revision is enough if one falters on exam day. Take at least eight hours of sleep before the exam and do not begin with new topics on the exam day. 

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Having the right set of OJEE preparation books is essential. It is very important to have a good set of OJEE books and study material that covers the OJEE syllabus. Check the list of best books for OJEE below:

For GK, students can refer to the Manorama Yearbook to prepare for static GK. Students should also regularly read newspapers, magazines and books to stay updated with the global trends, current affairs, latest developments in politics, economics, trade, literature, etc. Books which have solved OJEE sample papers will be an added advantage for the OJEE exam prep. 

Following are a few OJEE test day guidelines that the students must follow:

• Candidates must carry their OJEE admit card to the centre as it is a mandatory document required to enter the OJEE exam centre.

• Candidates are required to carry one ID proof, such as a Passport/Driving License/ Institute ID Card/Voter ID/Aadhar Card.

• Candidates must carry blue/black ballpoint pens.

• No electronic gadgets such as calculators, mobile phones, watch calculators, etc. are allowed inside the OJEE exam centre.

• No extra time will be given to candidates who arrive late at the OJEE exam centre.

• Candidates must arrive at least one hour before the commencement of the exam.

• All four sections are mandatory to attempt.

• Read the instructions carefully before starting the OJEE exam.

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The above tips will definitely help you in cracking the OJEE exam 2026. All the best!

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