OJEE 2026 counselling is underway with Round 1 seat allotment declared on July 2, 2026 — students must upload self-attested document copies through the official portal by July 7, 2026 to confirm their admission.
The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board conducts web-based counselling for Lateral Entry B.Tech (LE Tech), Lateral Entry B.Pharm (LE Pharm), MBA and MCA programmes across Odisha. Document verification is online — you upload scanned self-attested copies through your login on ojee.nic.in within the reporting window after each round. Missing even one required document within the window can result in seat cancellation.
- Round 1 Seat Allotment: July 2, 2026 — online reporting and document upload window open July 2–7, 2026.
- A Nativity or Residence Certificate issued by a Tahasildar in Odisha is mandatory for every student regardless of category or course.
- Document verification is fully online — upload self-attested copies through your OJEE counselling login; no physical visit to a nodal centre is required initially.
- Category certificates (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) must be issued by an authority in Odisha; certificates from other states are not accepted for reservation benefits.
- Original documents must be produced at the allotted institute at the time of physical reporting by August 3, 2026.
| Direct Link to OJEE 2026 Counselling Portal (ACTIVE) — ojee.nic.in |
Documents Common to All OJEE 2026 Tracks
Every student appearing in OJEE 2026 counselling — regardless of course or category — must carry or upload the following documents during the reporting window:
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| OJEE 2026 Rank Card or qualifying entrance test scorecard | Proof of OJEE rank or entrance score |
| Class 10 (Matric) Certificate and Mark Sheet | Date of birth proof and board identification |
| Class 12 (Intermediate) Certificate and Mark Sheet | Academic eligibility verification |
| Nativity or Residence Certificate (issued by Tahasildar of concerned Odisha district) | Domicile proof — mandatory for all students |
| Caste or Category Certificate (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) — if applicable | Claim reservation benefit; must be Odisha-issued |
| Income Certificate — for TFW (Tuition Fee Waiver) category only | Required for TFW seat claimants |
| Seat Allotment Letter downloaded from the OJEE counselling portal | Proof of allotment in OJEE 2026 counselling round |
| Valid Government Photo ID (Aadhaar card, Voter ID or Passport) | Identity verification at reporting |
| Recent passport-size photographs (white background, matte finish) | Required at reporting and college admission |
| Counselling registration fee payment receipt | Proof of fee payment on the OJEE counselling portal |
Upload self-attested scanned copies of all documents through the portal. Carry originals plus two photocopies for physical reporting at your allotted institute.
LE Tech Documents Required
Students allotted Lateral Entry B.Tech seats through OJEE 2026 must submit additional qualification documents based on the route — Diploma in Engineering or B.Sc — along with all common documents listed above.
LE Tech via Diploma in Engineering
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| Diploma (Engineering) Certificate or Provisional Pass Certificate | Issued by the State Board of Technical Education or a recognised polytechnic |
| All Semester Mark Sheets of the Diploma Programme | Complete set from first to final semester; no gaps allowed |
| Consolidated Diploma Mark Sheet (if issued separately by the board) | Issued by the examining board on programme completion |
LE Tech via B.Sc Degree
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| B.Sc Degree Certificate or Provisional Degree Certificate | Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics must be core subjects |
| B.Sc All Year or Semester Mark Sheets | Complete set covering every academic year of the degree |
| Class 12 Mark Sheet confirming Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics | Verifies eligibility under the B.Sc Mathematics route |
If your Diploma or B.Sc final-year result was not declared before OJEE 2026 counselling, carry a bonafide certificate from your institution confirming you appeared in the final examination. Seat allotment in such cases is provisional until original mark sheets are produced at the college.
LE Pharm Documents Required
Students allotted Lateral Entry B.Pharm seats through OJEE 2026 must submit the following qualification documents along with the common checklist:
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| D.Pharm (Diploma in Pharmacy) Certificate or Provisional Pass Certificate | From a Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) approved institution |
| D.Pharm First Year and Second Year Mark Sheets | Both year mark sheets are required without exception |
| Pharmacy Council Registration Certificate | Odisha Pharmacy Council or home-state pharmacy council registration |
| Class 12 Mark Sheet showing PCB or PCM subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics at 10+2 level |
The D.Pharm institution must be recognised by the Pharmacy Council of India. Verify your institution’s PCI recognition before reporting to avoid eligibility issues at document verification.
MBA and MCA Documents Required
Students allotted MBA or MCA seats through OJEE 2026 counselling need their graduation credentials and the relevant entrance test scorecard in addition to the common documents listed above.
MBA Track
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| Graduation Degree Certificate or Provisional Certificate | Any stream; minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST students) |
| Graduation All Year or Semester Mark Sheets | Complete set covering all years of the undergraduate degree |
| CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT or ATMA Scorecard — if applicable | For students admitted through national management entrance test scores |
| OJEE MBA Rank Card — if applicable | For students who appeared in the OJEE MBA entrance paper |
MCA Track
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| Graduation Degree Certificate or Provisional Certificate | BCA, B.Sc (CS/IT/Mathematics) or equivalent; Mathematics mandatory at 10+2 or graduation level |
| Graduation All Year or Semester Mark Sheets | Complete set covering all years of the undergraduate degree |
| NIMCET 2026 Scorecard — if applicable | For students admitted through NIMCET rank |
| OJEE MCA Rank Card — if applicable | For students who appeared in the OJEE MCA entrance paper |
| Proof of Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level | Mark sheet confirming Mathematics as a subject studied |
How to Submit Documents for OJEE 2026 Counselling
OJEE 2026 uses a fully online document verification process. You do not need to visit any nodal centre for initial verification. Follow these steps after your seat allotment is published:
- Log in to the OJEE 2026 counselling portal at ojee.nic.in using your application number and password.
- Navigate to the document upload section in your counselling dashboard.
- Scan all required documents clearly. Each file must be self-attested and legible before uploading.
- Upload scanned copies within the reporting window. For Round 1 the upload deadline is July 7, 2026.
- If your uploaded documents are flagged or queried, resolve the query by July 10, 2026 (5:00 PM).
- Download and save your online reporting acknowledgement.
- Carry originals and two self-attested photocopies to your allotted institute for physical reporting. Physical reporting deadline is August 3, 2026.
If the name on any document differs from your OJEE 2026 application form, carry a notarised affidavit and a gazette notification (if available) for the name variation at the time of physical reporting to your institute.
OJEE 2026 Counselling Documents FAQs
Ques. What documents are required for OJEE 2026 counselling?
Ans. All students need their OJEE 2026 rank card, Class 10 and 12 certificates with mark sheets, a Nativity or Residence Certificate from an Odisha Tahasildar, a valid government photo ID, passport-size photographs and the seat allotment letter. Track-specific documents — Diploma or B.Sc mark sheets for LE Tech, D.Pharm mark sheets for LE Pharm and graduation mark sheets for MBA or MCA — are also required.
Ques. Is the nativity certificate mandatory for OJEE 2026 counselling?
Ans. Yes. A Nativity or Residence Certificate issued by the Tahasildar of the concerned district in Odisha is mandatory for every student regardless of category or course. Certificates from other states are not accepted in OJEE 2026 counselling.
Ques. What documents does an LE Pharm student need for OJEE 2026 counselling?
Ans. An LE Pharm student must submit the D.Pharm certificate or provisional pass certificate, D.Pharm first and second year mark sheets, Pharmacy Council registration certificate and Class 12 mark sheet showing PCB or PCM subjects — along with all common OJEE counselling documents such as the rank card, nativity certificate, photo ID and seat allotment letter.
Ques. Can I use category certificates from another state for OJEE 2026 reservation?
Ans. No. SC/ST/SEBC/EWS category certificates must be issued by a competent authority in Odisha to claim reservation benefits. Category certificates from other states are not accepted for reservation purposes in OJEE 2026 counselling.
Ques. When is the deadline to upload documents for OJEE 2026 Round 1?
Ans. The online reporting and document upload window for OJEE 2026 Round 1 is July 2–7, 2026. Students must upload self-attested document copies through the OJEE counselling portal by July 7, 2026. If documents are queried, the resolution deadline is July 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Original documents are needed at the allotted institute during physical reporting by August 3, 2026.
Ques. Do I need to visit a nodal centre for OJEE 2026 document verification?
Ans. No. OJEE 2026 document verification is done online. You upload self-attested scanned copies through your login on the OJEE counselling portal within the allotted reporting window. Original documents are required only when you report physically to your allotted college for final admission by August 3, 2026.
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