OJEE 2026: Exam Date (OUT), Registration (Started), Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern

Odisha Joint Entrance Exam, OJEE, is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the OJEE Cell for admission to B.Pharm, MBA/PGDM, MCA, and M.Tech courses. The OJEE exam was held in the computer-based test (CBT) mode for different programmes. Based on OJEE scores, candidates can apply for admission to various programmes offered by OJEE-participating colleges. OJEE is also conducted for admission to Lateral Entry B.Tech, MCA/Lateral Entry MCA courses. Biju Pattanaik Film and Television Institute of Odisha (BPFTIO), offers four-year degree programmes for the academic session in Cinematic Art and Technology in three prime disciplines, i.e., Cinematography, Sound Recording and Sound Design and Film editing. Candidates who wish to appeared for BCAT and MSc Computer Science also had to apply through the OJEE exam.

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OJEE ranks among the most recognized state-level entrance exams for accessing a variety of professional and academic programs across multiple fields. Highlights for OJEE 2026 are listed in the table below.

Here is an overview of the OJEE exam:

• OJEE is a state-government-controlled centralized entrance exam conducted for admissions to various private and government colleges in Odisha.
• The exam is conducted once every year in the computer-based test mode.
• The OJEE exam is usually of moderate difficulty level and is easier than the other MBA exams, such as CAT, XAT, ATMA, etc.
• OJEE has four sections - Quantitative Techniques, Verbal Reasoning and Comprehension, Analytical and Logical Reasoning and General Awareness and Business Fundamentals.
• OJEE exam has multiple-choice questions for all courses.
• The duration for the BPharma exam is three hours, for LE BTech, LE BSc/ LE, MCA/LE MCA, MBA, MTech and MArch the duration is two hours and for Mpharm, Integrated MBA and LE BPharm the duration is one hour.
• OJEE Cell also conducts Special OJEE for admissions to BTech courses for students who could not appear for JEE Main.

OJEE form fill up date 2026 has been notified by the OJEE Cell. OJEE registration 2026 is an online process. OJEE 2026 application form is available online on the website of OJEE (www.ojee.nic.in/). Students appearing for the OJEE exam are required to fill online application form before last date of application. OJEE application process includes:

• Creating a new user profile by filling OJEE registration form with details such as name, date of birth, gender, email ID and phone number, ID proof, etc.
• Filling out the complete OJEE application form using the application number and password.
• Paying the OJEE application fee via credit/debit card, internet banking, UPI or other banking wallets.
• Uploading the required documents and left-hand thumb impression in the prescribed format.

Direct Link to Apply for OJEE 2026: Click Here

OJEE Form Correction Window

OJEE Cell will open the OJEE form correction window in April 2026, tentatively after the OJEE apply date 2026. Students who made an error or a mistake while applying for OJEE 2026 will be able to make corrections in the application form during the correction window. Students should make correction before the last OJEE 2026 registration date. To make corrections in the OJEE application form, students should login to candidate portal, make necessary corrections or edits, and submit the form.

OJEE eligibility criteria is different for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Minimum OJEE eligibility criteria to apply for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes is:

OJEE 2026 eligibility criteria for postgraduate programmes

1. MBA - The student must hold a graduation degree in any relevant discipline or equivalent or bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Pharmacy of four years duration with a minimum 50 per cent aggregate. Students in their final year are also eligible to apply. There is no prescribed age limit defined for MBA programmes.
2. MTech - The students must have obtained a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate or above in their graduation from a relevant discipline. Students in the final year of the qualifying examination can also apply. No age limit is prescribed for admission to MTech programmes.
3. MCA - Student should have completed their graduation of a minimum of three years duration in any discipline with a minimum of 50 per cent and should have studied Mathematics at 10+2 or undergraduate level. Final years students are also eligible to apply for MCA. There is no age bar for admission to the MCA programme.
4. MArch - Students should have completed their bachelor's in Architecture with a minimum aggregate of 50 per cent to be eligible to apply for MArch. Students in the final year of the qualifying exam can also apply. No age limit is prescribed by the OJEE board for admission.
5. MPharma - Students must have completed their graduation in Pharmacy with at least 50 per cent or more. No age bar is defined by the board for admission. Final year students can also apply.
6. MSc Computer Science - Students should have completed a BSc degree with at least 50 per cent aggregate or more. Students who have passed BCA with science as the mainstream in Class 12 are also eligible to apply. Reserved category students have a relaxation of 5% aggregate

OJEE Eligibility Criteria for UG programmes

• Student should have completed Class 12 or any equivalent examination from a recognised board to apply for undergraduate courses.
• Student must hold a diploma or bachelor degree from a relevant stream to apply for lateral entry courses.
• Student must be a graduate in any relevant discipline from a recognised university.

OJEE 2026 eligibility criteria for undergraduate programmes

1. BPharma: Students who have qualified Class 12 examination in the science stream with a minimum of 45 per cent aggregate can apply for the OJEE exam 2026. There is no prescribed age limit for admission to the B.Pharma programme.
2. BHMS or BAMS: Students should have completed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany & Zoology) with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate in all three subjects taken together. There is no age bar. 
3. BCAT: Students should have passed Class 12 in the science stream from a recognised board.

Note: OJEE exam is not conducted for admission to MBBS, BDS, BE/BTech. The applicants will be admitted based on NEET and JEE Main, respectively.

OJEE MBA syllabus 2026 includes topics based on Quantitative Techniques, Analytical and Logical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning and Reading Comprehension, General Awareness and Business Fundamentals. Check the table below to know the section wise OJEE 2026 MBA syllabus:

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OJEE exam preparation should start at least six months before OJEE exam date. The OJEE 2026 will be held on May 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10. The first thing is to have an organised study timetable which incorporates each topic of OJEE 2026 exam syllabus and at the same time gives the students enough time for revision and practice. 

Begin the OJEE preparations with important topics and understanding the basics. Students can start with the tougher topics and then move on to the easier ones. Once they have covered the syllabus, they should try their hands on the sample and practice papers. The OJEE preparation strategy should include:

• Covering the OJEE syllabus and understanding the OJEE 2026 exam pattern
• Practicing mock tests and OJEE PYQs to understand the pattern and improve speed and accuracy
• Revision

The candidates should attempt at least 20 to 25 OJEE mock tests which can help them in improving accuracy and manage time. It will also help them understand the concepts thoroughly and memorize the formulae easily.

Take a look at some of the OJEE exam preparation articles below: 

OJEE Syllabus PDFs Download

Download the course-wise OJEE syllabus PDF 2026:

OJEE exam pattern is different for different courses. The basic exam pattern is as follows;

OJEE 2026 Marking Scheme

The OJEE marking scheme is as follows:

• +4 marks for correct answer
• -1 mark for incorrect answer
• No marks for unattempted questions

OJEE 2026 Sectional Weightage

Check the table below to know the sectional weightage for OJEE MBA exam 2026: