Shiksha Poll: MBA Aspirants Rely on OJEE 2025 for Admissions

OJEE registration 2025 is underway for the MBA and other courses. The exam is scheduled to be conducted in May 2025. Shiksha conducted an exclusive poll to gain insights into whether OJEE aspirants are opting for other MBA entrance exams as well. Read below to know more.

A recent poll was conducted for the MBA aspirants appearing for OJEE exam 2025. The poll reveals that majority of the OJEE applicants are inclined towards Odisha Joint Entrance Exam (OJEE), with a staggering 88% of aspirants opting only for the OJEE exam 2025. This showcases the students’ preferences for MBA colleges accepting OJEE scores.

OJEE 2025 is scheduled to be conducted from May 2, 2025, to May 6, 2025, and on May 10, 2025, and May 11, 2025. The exam will be conducted in the computer-based test mode for which the registrations are underway.

According to the poll conducted by Shiksha.com, the following insights have been seen:

• 88% of OJEE applicants are appearing only for this exam for MBA admissions
• 2% of the candidates are appearing for CAT and XAT along with OJEE
• 2% of the candidates are also appearing for other MBA entrance exams such as ATMA, MAT, XAT, etc.
• 5% of the candidates have also opted for other state exams for MBA admissions
• Additionally, 2% of the candidates are preparing for multiple MBA entrance exams.

While OJEE remains the popular choice among MBA candidates, there is minimal interest in national-level MAB entrance exams such as CAT and XAT. OJEE aspirants are also opting for exams such as ATMA, MAT, etc. which are widely accepted by the top B-schools in India.

A small portion of the MBA aspirants are options for various management exams indicating a diversified approach towards MBA admissions.

The data shows that the majority of MBA aspirants are taking the OJEE exam, which may indicate an inclination to regional educational opportunities due to affordable fee, familiar job markets, accessibility and proximity, etc. as compared to other national-level MBA entrance exams.

The poll results also indicate that OJEE is a preferred route for management aspirants in Odisha. However, if the students are planning to expand their options beyond OJEE, they may benefit from considering national level MBA entrance tests such as CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, etc. to gain admission to the top B-schools across India.