What to do after OJEE cutoffs are released?

After the OJEE cutoff is released, candidates should check the cutoff released by their preferred college. If the candidates match the cutoff, they will be called for the counselling process at various institutes. Candidates will be reqiured to fill in their cjoices of courses and colleges. And after the seat allotment is done they should visit the institute of document verficiation and fee payment. Once the seat is confirmed, they must report to the college on the scheduled date.

Can the OJEE cutoff change from year to year?

Yes the OJEE cutoff is different each year. The difference is dependant on various factors such as difficulty level of the exam, number of candidates who qualified, reservation criteria, etc. The OJEE cutoff may change during the different OJEE counselling rounds.

How can I prepare to meet the OJEE cutoff for my desired course?

To prepare for the OJEE cutoff for a desired course, Take mock tests, full length and section Revision is very important. Revise topics and practice using PYQs and sample papers Improve weaknesses and capitalize on strengths

Which information will be mentioned on the OJEE answer key?

Name Application number Roll Number Exam slot Test date and time Questions Question type Question ID Status of the question Right answer Response

How can I calculate OJEE scores?

OJEE score is calculated by correct and incorrect answers marked. For each correct answer, 4 marks are awarded. For an incorrect answer, one mark is deducted.

What is the scope of OJEE?

OJEE or Odisha JEE is a state level entrance exam for admission to MBA colleges in Odisha. Scope of OJEE is that it is a gateway for admission to UG and PG programmes in colleges in Odisha. Students who wish to pursue courses such as BTech, MBA, MPharma, BPharma, BCAT, Integrated MBA, MCA, etc. can appear for OJEE and take admission to colleges and universities in Odisha.

When will OJEE answer key and response sheet release?

OJEE answer key 2026 was released on May 16, 2026. The objection filing window was open along with the release.

What should I do after the OJEE result?

After the OJEE result declaration, top colleges which accept the OJEE scores start the shortlisting process. The OJEE scores are accepted in over 40 B-schools in the state of Odisha. After the results, the OJEE Cell releases OJEE merit list. OJEE participating institutes then release OJEE cutoffs category-wise and invite applicants to appear for the OJEE counselling process which includes Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds for admissions. The OJEE admission process after the result declaration includes: Applications to be sent out to the institutes where you want to take admission. Participating in the counselling process which includes Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). Submitting the required documents to the institutes where you have been shortlisted and part admission fee. Paying the complete course fee and getting an admission confirmation.

How can I calculate OJEE scores?

OJEE score is calculated by correct and incorrect answers marked. For each correct answer, 4 marks are awarded. For an incorrect answer, one mark is deducted.

Is the OJEE answer key the same for all sets of question papers?

No OJEE answer key is not same for all sets of OJEE question papers. OJEE Cell conducts exam using different sets of OJEE question papers to avoid unfair advantages and maintain balance.

How can I get my OJEE scores retotaled?

If in case, students find any discrepancy in their OJEE results, they can get it reviewed by requesting OJEE Cell. For OJEE result rechecking, students will need to pay INR 500 as a fee. Candidates need to pay the fee in the form of a Demand Draft, drawn in favour of OJEE. It needs to be drawn from any nationalised bank, payable at Bhubaneswar and should reach the above address (within seven calendar days) as mentioned above. OJEE scorecard will only mention overall scores. However, those candidates who wish to know their sectional scores can also request the exam conducting authority for the same. Note: OJEE Committee will only review the OJEE results, they will not re-evaluate the answer sheets of candidates.

What is the difference between provisional and final OJEE answer key?

The provisional answer key is the one released just after the exam and the final answer key is the one released after all the objections raised by candidates have been examined and accepted/rejected. The final OJEE answer key is released along with the result. It is the final OJEE answer key on the basis of which the OJEE result will be prepared. Which means, score of a student is based on the calculation of number of correct, incorrect and unanswered questions after all the objections have been examined. The provisional OJEE answer key is released with candidate's response sheet and there is an option to raise objections and challenge it. However, once the final answer key is released there is no provision of raising objections.

When will Special OJEE exam be conducted?

Special OJEE 2026 will likely be held in second week of July 2026, and registrations will likely begin in June 2026. The 2nd OJEE exam will be conducted in the CBT test format.

Can I get admission in an engineering college in Odisha through OJEE counselling based on JEE Mains rank?

The Odisha Cell will conduct the OJEE counselling for JEE Main rank holders and OJEE-qualified aspirants. The OJEE counselling dates will be available on the official website of Odisha JEE. Interested candidates will be required to complete the OJEE counselling registration process within the deadline. Based on JEE Mains rank you can always get any college in any state of your choice. However, giving the state joint entrance examination gives you a higher percentage of chances of seats in the colleges of your state. Candidates belonging to the state of Odisha will be eligible to take admission to the government colleges in the state, and non-native students are eligible to take admission to private colleges and institutes. The following government colleges of Odisha are accepting the JEE Mains scores. 1. International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar 2. Odisha University of Technology and Research 3. National Institute of Technology, Rourkela 4. Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla 5. Parala Maharaj Engineering College, Berhampur 6. National Institute of Science and Technology, Brahmapur 7. Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology 8. Government College of Engineering.

Am I eligible for OJEE counselling based on my JEE Mains marks and rank? I have not appeared for Orissa JEE.

Yes, all the JEE Main rank holders are eligible to take part in the OJEE counselling process for admission to the engineering programmes offered by colleges accepting OJEE scores. Even if the candidates have not appeared for the OJEE exam, they can get admission to various colleges based on their JEE Main scores. Candidates who wish to participate in BAMS/BHMS counselling must have qualified in NEET (UG) with a valid rank. Candidates must get the scores verified at JEE Cell, Gandamunda, Bhubaneswar-751030 in person who are taking a part in the OJEE counselling through JEE Mains or other qualifying entrance exams. JEE rank holders will be eligible to participate in the counselling process irrespective of their admission status.

OJEE 2026 Answer Key (OUT): Direct Link, How to Download Response Sheet PDF, Objection Filing

Updated on May 18, 2026 16:48 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

Overview

OJEE answer key 2026 was released by the OJEE Cell on the official OJEE exam website, ojee.nic.in on May 16, 2026. The OJEE exam 2026 was conducted from May 4, 2026, to May 10, 2026. The OJEE answer key PDF will be available for all courses online. If the OJEE answer key is released for any year, students can download the same using their login details. The OJEE cell also opens an objection-filing window after releasing the OJEE response sheet and answer key. The window will open on May 16 and the last date to file objections was May 19, 2026.

Latest: OJEE answer key and response sheet 2026 out

Table of contents

How to Download OJEE Answer Key 2026?
OJEE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
How to File Objections Against OJEE Answer Key 2026
OJEE 2026 Answer Key: How to Calculate Marks?
OJEE 2026 Marks vs Rank (Expected)
OJEE 2026 Cutoff (Expected)
Important FAQs Related to OJEE Answer Key

How to Download OJEE Answer Key 2026?

Follow process below to download OJEE answer key 2026:

Go to website of OJEE
Click on OJEE answer key 2026
Click on download icon on pdf file window for OJEE 2026 answer key
Save answer key for cross checking responses and also, filing objections, final answer key, etc.

Direct Link to Download OJEE Answer Key 2026

Here is direct link to download OJEE 2026 answer key and response sheet: https://cdn.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/2344/100336/login.html

Check OJEE cut offs and predict calls from colleges accepting OJEE score for admission. Check Fees, Placement Reviews, Admission, Shortlist Criteria and Eligibility of all OJEE participating colleges by clicking the link below:

Predict OJEE Admission Calls

OJEE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Past Exam Dates
08 Jun ' 26	OJEE result 2026

How to File Objections Against OJEE Answer Key 2026

In case, students find any incorrect answer is marked as a correct option against any question in OJEE answer key, then they can file an objection. To file objection follow:

Go to OJEE website
Click Challenge Answer Key OJEE 2026 link
Login using OJEE application number and date of birth
Go to Candidate Response and click Objection Form
Select subject or course
Check the answers marked
Select question ID from the drop down to select for raising objection
Select the reason of objection
Enter a clear justification for the objection
Upload proof and supporting documents
Pay the challenge fee

OJEE 2026 Answer Key: Objection Filing Fee

The candidates have to pay the OJEE challenge fee online using their credit card, debit card, or internet banking. The objection fee for OJEE 2026 exam is INR 100 per question.

OJEE 2026 Answer Key: How to Calculate Marks?

To calculate OJEE marks, students can follow the OJEE marking scheme:

+4 marks for correct answers
-1 mark for incorrect answer
0 marks for unanswered questions

OJEE 2026 Marks vs Rank (Expected)

Check the table below to know the expected OJEE 2026 marks vs rank analysis:

Marks	Rank
400 to 480	1 to 500
350 to 399	500 to 1,500
300 to 349	1,501 to 3000
250 to 299	3001 to 6,000
200 to 249	6001 to 10,000
Below 200	10,001 and above

OJEE 2026 Cutoff (Expected)

Check the category wise expected OJEE cutoff 2026:

Category	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
General	1	500
OBC	510	3000
SC	3100	8000
ST	8500	15000
EWS	800	2000

Important FAQs Related to OJEE Answer Key

Check some of the Frequently Asked Questions on OJEE answer key:

Q: How can I access the OJEE answer key?

Go to website of OJEE.
Click on answer key link
Select paper or subject
Download answer key in PDF format.
Open downloaded answer key PDF and compare responses from OJEE exam with answer key

Q: Why is the OJEE answer key important?

OJEE answer key is important because, students can:

Calculate their marks even before results are declared.
File objections on answer key in case of errors
Know how they did in the exam and check their chances of getting their desired college

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

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: Is there a fee for filing objections against the OJEE answer key?

Yes, the OJEE Cell charges a nominal fee per question to challenge the OJEE answer key. The fee details will be provided by the body on the official website after the release of the answer key. Candidates who wish to file an objections against the OJEE answer key need to write and email to OJEE Cell, along with the questions which they are raising the objection against and the supporting documents for their objection. No objection will be considered after the objection filing window closes.