What are the important topics of the Quantitative Techniques section of the OJEE exam?

Quantitative Techniques section of the OJEE question paper is one of the toughest sections. The important topics of this section include Arithmetic, Geometry, Average, Percentage, Number Systems, Profit and Loss, Ratio and Proportion, Time, Speed and Distance, Mensuration, Quadaratic Equations, Trigonometry, Probability, etc. The Quantitative Techniques section of the OJEE question paper carries 30 multiple-choice questions which are to be solved in 30 minutes. Candidates will be provided with the rough paper for calculations and they will be required to choose the correct option against the question. This section of the OJEE question paper is usually difficult in nature.

When can I apply for OJEE?

OJEE application form 2026 will be released online on the official OJEE exam website- ojee.nic.in. The OJEE registration will likely begin in the third week of January 2026. The application window will be open for approximately a month. The OJEE exam will tentatively be conducted in the second week of May 2026. Those interested in appearing for the exam will be required to register for it at the OJEE website and fill out the online application form. The score of OJEE will be valid for one year only, so if you appear for OJEE 2026, you must take admission in the same academic year. Students need to complete the Odisha Joint Entrance Exam application process by paying the Odisha Joint Entrance Exam application fee of INR 1,000. In case students are applying for a combination of papers, such as Master of Technology, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Computer Application, then the fee will be INR 1,500.

When should I start preparing for OJEE?

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 likely be conducted in the second week of May 2026.

What is the exam pattern for OJEE?

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.

When can I apply for OJEE?

OJEE application form 2026 will be released online on the official OJEE exam website- ojee.nic.in. The OJEE registration will likely begin in the third week of January 2026. The application window will be open for approximately a month. The OJEE exam will tentatively be conducted in the second week of May 2026. Those interested in appearing for the exam will be required to register for it at the OJEE website and fill out the online application form. The score of OJEE will be valid for one year only, so if you appear for OJEE 2026, you must take admission in the same academic year. Students need to complete the Odisha Joint Entrance Exam application process by paying the Odisha Joint Entrance Exam application fee of INR 1,000. In case students are applying for a combination of papers, such as Master of Technology, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Computer Application, then the fee will be INR 1,500.

Is there negative marking for wrong answers in OJEE exam?

Yes, the OJEE exam has negative markings. Each question in the OJEE exam carries four marks. And for every incorrect answer, one mark is deducted. This means that if the candidate has five correct answers, then 20 marks will be added to the OJEE score. If the candidate marks more than one answer for a particular question, the answer will be considered incorrect and one mark will be deducted. To avoid maximum marks deduction, candidates must attempt the easier question first and then move on to the more difficult ones in that particular section. If the applicant is unsure about a particular question, they can also skip the question. No marks will be deducted or awarded for unanswered questions. Further, the top colleges accepting the OJEE scores generally place a cut-off of 302-690 in OJEE for shortlisting candidates.

Will the OJEE exam be conducted in the paper-based mode this year?

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.

Is there a sectional time limit in OJEE?

No, OJEE exam does not have any sectional timing for any course. However, students will be required to complete the exam in pre informed exam duration and no extra time will be granted to the students under any circumstances. OJEE is a computer-based online exam the test screen will move from first section to the next section only when the candidate clicks the next button. Candidates have to be mindful of the on-screen timer and pre-decide the number of questions to solve in each section as there will be negative markings. It is not mandatory to solve all the questions in OJEE exam so candidates can devise a strategy to use the exam duration as per their strength and weakness. Candidates must reach the exam centre at least an hour prior to complete the frisking formalities at the OJEE exam centre.

OJEE BTech (Lateral Entry) Syllabus 2026: Download Latest Syllabus PDF

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OJEE 2026 syllabus varies according to the course and is prescribed by the Odisha Joint Entrance Exam Committee for each course. The OJEE exam syllabus mentions topics and subjects on which the OJEE question paper is based. Candidates must have a sound knowledge of the OJEE syllabus 2026 to score well in the entrance exam. They must study and practice all topics mentioned in exam syllabus. The OJEE syllabus includes major topics such as Quantitative Techniques, Verbal Reasoning and Comprehension, Analytical and Logical Reasoning and General Awareness and Business Fundamentals for the MBA course. The OJEE syllabus for BTech includes Electronics Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, and Basic Electronics Engineering.

OJEE exam 2026 will likely be held in the second week of May 2026, for various courses. Applicants must also know the OJEE exam pattern to understand the marking scheme, number of questions, topics that might be asked, etc. Candidates appearing for OJEE exam can check here the detailed syllabus for their course.

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