What is the float option in OJEE Counselling?

The float option in OJEE counseling means that an aspirant has accepted their allotted seat but wants a better programme. If a candidate chooses the float option, they will retain their current seat allotment but will be considered for higher preferences in the next round. They will lose their previously allotted seat only when they are allotted another seat from their other higher preferences. The other options in OJEE counseling are "freeze" and "slide". "Freeze" means that the aspirant accepts their allotted seat and does not want to participate in subsequent counselling rounds. "Slide" means that the aspirant would like a better course within the allocated institute.

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 eligibility criteria for OJEE counselling?

Students who wish to participate in the OJEE counselling must fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria. 1. Candidate must have completed at least 17 years of age 2. Candidates who wish to participate in BAMS/BHMS counselling must have qualified in NEET (UG) with a valid rank 3. Candidates' parents should be a native of Odisha state. 4. Candidates have to present the Resident/Nativity Certificate during document verification 5. Candidate must have scored 50% aggregate in Physics Chemistry and Biology in Class 12 for General category candidates. The minimum aggregate for SC/ST is 40%. 6. Also, the candidates must have passed English Physics Chemistry and Biology subjects individually.

What is the process of OJEE counselling?

OJEE counselling is five-step process. Candidates who appeared for OJEE JEE Main NEET or other qualifying entrance exam can take part in the OJEE counselling process. The steps are as under: Step 1. Registration- All the rank holders need to register on the official website by filling in details such as application number, name, gender, course, ranks, marks and date of birth and submit the form and pay the registration fee. Step 2. Choice Filing and Option Locking- After fee payment, students can fill in choices from the list of participating colleges for their selected courses and specialisation and finally lock their choices by freezing and waiting for the seat allotment list. Step 3. Announcement of Seat Allotment- OJEE board releases a seat allotment list for colleges available based on choice filled by candidates and a merit list/rank list Step 4. Document Verification- For confirming their seat at the allotted college/s, candidates should provide documents of eligibility required for the course and also upload the original documents verified and submit a copy of all the documents online. They also need to pay part admission fee. Step 5. Admission Confirmation- After document verification, candidates need to report to the allotted colleges and submit documents and pay the remaining admission fee after the final allotment round.

Will the OJEE counselling be held offline as well?

The OJEE counselling process is online. Candidates have to register online by filling out the OJEE counselling form and paying the counselling fee. Once the students have registered for the counselling process, they can lock their choices as the choice-locking window opens. The OJEE exam authorities will first release a temporary seat allotment on the basis of on choices locked by the students and then release a merit list. They can check their seat allotment online and report to the nodal centre for admission fee payment and document verification.

Which documents are required for OJEE counselling?

Candidates should report the counselling centre with original as well as copies of the following documents: OJEE Seat Allotment Letter Acknowledgement slip of admission fee Counselling registration slip OJEE rank card and result copy OJEE admit card OJEE application form Class 10, Class 12 or equivalent mark sheets Graduation degree mark sheet, provisional letter and character certificate Transfer Certificate Residence Certificate of Odisha (mandatory) from the concerned Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar SC/ST Certificate by birth issued by the government of Odisha Income Certificate for TFW candidates for the financial year 2023-2024 Green card issued by the Family Welfare Department, government. Of Odisha Certificates/Documents in support of NRI Candidates under the EWS category have to produce an EWS Certificate from Tahsildar/ Additional Tahsildar All women candidates have to submit a Resident/Nativity Certificate from the concerned Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar in order to claim the women quota The document verification for the allotted candidates will happen at the Nodal Centre, OJEE Cell at Gandamunda, Bhubaneswar only.

Which MBA government colleges in Odisha can I get with 777 rank through OJEE?

OJEE counselling is an online mode process for final seat allotment. Candidates qualifying the exam can participate in the OJEE counselling rounds on the basis of their ranks and schedule. Several colleges in and outside Odisha accept OJEE scores for admission to the MBA programme. Some of the best government MBA colleges in Odisha are: - Institute of Management and Information Technology, Cuttack - Utkal University - Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar - Fakir Mohan University - Sambalpur University - Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, Baripada.

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.

What is the fee for OJEE counselling?

The OJEE counselling process will be conducted for admission into different courses in the Odisha state. Students will have to fill the online application form in which they have to fill the college or courses of their choice. Candidates who wish to take part in the OJEE counselling process, need to pay a non-refundable fee of INR 450. Along with this, students will have to present original documents at the time of document verification at the nodal centers. Candidates will be allotted the seats provisionally and courses at first round of counselling. After the final seat allotment, students will have to pay the part admission fee of 10,000 or INR 5,000, based on the category online.

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.

When will the counseling of OJEE begin?

The OJEE Board releases the OJEE counselling notification online on the website, ojee.nic.in. The OJEE counselling process has started on June 20, 2025. Candidates who qualify the OJEE exam will be eligible to participate in the OJEE counselling process. The qualifying candidates have to complete the OJEE counselling registration online once the registration window opens. The registration process for OJEE counselling comprises registration, choice filling & locking, seat allotment, and reporting to the nodal centre. The authority will release OJEE counselling 2025 schedule online. The registration window will be open for approximately a month and the students can lock their choices and get the document verification done after the final seat allotment process is complete.

OJEE 2025 Counselling (Ongoing): Registration Link, Dates & Schedule, Documents Required, Result

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OJEE 2025 counselling registration for the BAMS/BHMS course Round 2 started on September 27, 2025. OJEE counselling registration 2025 started on June 20, 2025, at 5 PM. A candidate must be at least 17 years of age to be eligible to take part in the OJEE counselling process. The counselling process for MBA, MTech, MCA, LE BTech, etc., started on July 1, 2025. To confirm the seats, candidates are required to upload the relevant documents and pay the part-admission fee online. Special OJEE counselling registration 2025 started on July 28, 2025. August 4, 2025, was the last date to register.

Aspirants who participate in OJEE counselling will be allotted seats based on their rank and choices filled for admission during the application process. JEE Main rank holders can check the tentative schedule for OJEE 2025 counselling online once released. Registrations for NEET UG 2025 counselling for qualified candidates who wish to take admission to MBBS and BDS also started online.

All rank holders are eligible to participate in the counselling process irrespective of their admission status. Candidates can login using their credentials 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.

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Dates	Past Exam Dates
23 Jul ' 25	Special OJEE result 2025 release
08 Jul ' 25	OJEE Counselling Registration 2025 Last Date (MBA/MCA/MArch/MPLan/MSc/MTech)
04 Jul ' 25	OJEE Counselling Registration 2025 Last Date (BTech/BArch/BPlan/BCAT/Int. MSc)
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