OJEE

Yes, you can join the MBA programme at Utkal Sanskriti University without appearing for the OJEE exam, provided you have a valid CAT, XAT, or MAT score. The university also accepts the national entrance examination for MBA. However, applicants for these scholarships may be limited, and it is best to consult the Office of Admissions for specific guidelines and other options for admission to the 2024 session

The cutoff of OJEE for one year varies for Utkal University of Culture due to various factors like applicants number, overall performance, and available seats. The general cut-off for the MBA programme is 40-60 percentiles; it varies according to specialisation for the postgraduate course. the latest and correct cut-off lists for prospect candidates can also be obtained on the official OJEE website or Utkal University of Culture admission page. Proper counseling sessions and keeping informed about the announcements can serve as an insight into admissions.

The 2nd/Special OJEE application form will be released on June 13, 2025, and will be available till June 28, 2025. Candidates will be able to apply online for the Special OJEE exam 2025. Like the OJEE application form, the Special OJEE application form is also released online on the official website of Odisha JEE. There is no provision of offline registration for Special OJEE. The application forms are often available after the results for the OJEE exam are announced. 

Yes, the counselling process for the Special OJEE exam begins after the results of the Special OJEE exam are announced. Usually, the OJEE counselling is already underway when the results for Special OJEE are announced. The authorities release a new link for the Special OJEE registration, and the candidates who did not appear for the OJEE exam, can register for the Special OJEE counselling. 

Candidates who have secured a seat for BTech at NIST through the OJEE counselling must report physically to the NIST campus, for document verification and admission formalities. They must ensure that they bring the original documents along with a set of photocopies for submission. Failure to provide the required documents may result in the cancellation of admission. After the document verification, shortlisted candidates can proceed to pay the BTech admission confirmation fee and other fees as applicable.

Candidates who have been allotted a seat for MBA at NIST through OJEE counselling must report at the campus for document verification. They must carry the following original documents along with a set of photocopies:

1. OJEE Final Allotment Letter
2. College Leaving/Transfer Certificate
3. Conduct Certificate/Character Certificate
4. OJEE Rank Card
5. Aadhaar Card
6. Class 10 Mark Sheet
7. Class 10 Pass Certificate
8. Graduation/Degree Final Mark Sheet
9. Graduation/Degree Pass Certificate
10. Residence Certificate (only for Odisha candidates)
11. Caste Certificate (SC/ST)
12. Category Certificate (Green Card/PC/Ex-Serviceman/EWS)

Candidates who have registered in the OJEE PGAT counselling can check their seat allotment results, following the steps below -

• Visit the official website of the OJEE PGAT - ojee.nic.in

• Select the counselling link available on the homepage

• Registered candidates must select the counselling option - OJEE PGAT 2025 for M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan option

• Enter the application number and password, followed by the security pin 

• Hit the sign-in button and check the OJEE PGAT counselling details

OJEE PGAT Counselling process will start in the first week of July. The counselling process includes seat allotment rounds I, II, and III, followed by the final allotment round. Candidates who have qualified for the OJEE PG entrance exam will be eligible for the counselling process. To participate in the counselling, candidates have to register online providing their details, such as personal, communication, and exam details.