OJEE 2026 LE-Pharm counselling for Lateral Entry B.Pharm admission is fully web-based on ojee.nic.in, with Round 1 registration open from June 18, 2026 and Round 1 seat allotment scheduled for July 2, 2026.
OJEE rank holders in LE-Pharm are eligible for direct admission to the second year (third semester) of B.Pharm programs at private and government institutions in Odisha. The counselling is conducted in three rounds covering online registration, choice filling, mock allotment, choice locking, seat allotment and online document verification. Students do not need to visit any nodal centre as the entire process is completed through the OJEE portal.
- Counselling registration fee is Rs. 450 (non-refundable), payable online through BILLDESK, HDFC or SBI payment gateway.
- Part admission/seat acceptance fee is Rs. 10,000 for General students and Rs. 5,000 for SC/ST/PwD students.
- No category reservation is available for LE-Pharm seats except a supernumerary 5% PwD quota and 5% TFW (Tuition Fee Waiver) quota.
- Choice locking deadline for Round 1 was June 29, 2026 by 4:00 PM; unlocked choices are auto-locked by the system at the deadline.
- Round 1 seat allotment is scheduled for July 2, 2026 on ojee.nic.in.
What is OJEE 2026 LE-Pharm Counselling?
OJEE 2026 LE-Pharm counselling is the seat allocation process for students who qualified the OJEE Lateral Entry Pharmacy examination and seek direct admission to the second year (third semester) of B.Pharm programs in Odisha. The conducting authority is OJEE (Odisha Joint Entrance Examination) and the counselling is conducted entirely on ojee.nic.in.
The counselling covers all government and private pharmacy colleges in Odisha offering B.Pharm lateral entry seats. There is no category reservation for LE-Pharm seats except a supernumerary 5% PwD and 5% TFW quota. Outside-state students are eligible under the ZZ (Outside State) category. Students who qualified OJEE 2026 LE-Pharm with a valid rank card can register and participate in all three rounds of counselling.
OJEE 2026 LE-Pharm Counselling Schedule
The table below shows the round-wise counselling schedule for OJEE 2026 LE-Pharm web-based counselling. Students must complete each step within the specified window to avoid losing their allotted seat.
| Activity | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Registration and Choice Filling Opens | June 18 |
| Mock Seat Allotment Display | June 27 |
| Choice Locking Deadline (Round 1) | June 29 (by 4:00 PM) |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | July 2 |
| Freeze/Float Option, Fee Payment and Document Upload (Round 1) | July 2 to July 7 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment | July 15 |
| Round 3/Special Round Allotment | July 30 |
| Reporting to Allotted Institute | August 3 to August 7 |
Dates are based on the OJEE 2026 tentative counselling schedule published on ojee.nic.in. Students must monitor the official website for any revisions.
How to Register for OJEE 2026 LE-Pharm Counselling
The OJEE 2026 LE-Pharm counselling is conducted in a step-by-step web-based process. Follow the steps below to complete registration and secure a seat:
- Visit ojee.nic.in and open the web-based counselling registration link for LE-Pharm.
- Register using your OJEE 2026 LE-Pharm Roll Number and fill in your personal and academic details as required.
- Pay the counselling registration fee of Rs. 450 online via BILLDESK, HDFC or SBI payment gateway. This fee is non-refundable in all cases.
- Fill your college and branch choices in order of preference. There is no upper limit on the number of choices you can fill.
- View the Mock Seat Allotment displayed on June 27, 2026. Use it to review and revise your choices before the locking deadline.
- Lock your choices using your own password before June 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Once locked, no alterations are possible. If you do not lock manually, the system auto-locks your last filled choices at the deadline.
- Check Round 1 allotment on July 2, 2026. Log in to your account and exercise the Freeze (retain current allotment) or Float (opt for upgradation in next round) option.
- Pay the part admission/seat acceptance fee within July 2 to July 7 (Rs. 10,000 for General; Rs. 5,000 for SC/ST/PwD) and upload the required documents in your login ID.
- Await online document verification. Any query raised by the document verifying officer must be resolved within the deadline. Unresolved queries result in cancellation of the allotted seat.
- Download the Final Allotment Letter from the portal and report to the allotted college for completion of admission formalities.
Students who do not pay the part admission fee and do not upload documents after an allotment are dropped from further rounds. Students who exercise the Withdrawal option at any round exit the counselling process permanently and are not eligible for further allotment.
Documents Required for OJEE 2026 LE-Pharm Counselling
Upload self-attested copies of the following documents after receiving your seat allotment. All document verification is done online through the OJEE portal.
| Document | Applicable To |
|---|---|
| OJEE 2026 LE-Pharm Rank Card | All students |
| HSC Certificate (Date of Birth proof) | All students |
| Final Diploma Mark Sheet (D.Pharm or equivalent) | All students |
| Final Diploma Pass Certificate | All students |
| Resident/Nativity Certificate (online issued, Tahsildar or above) | State (S) category and reserved category students |
| SC/ST/SEBC Certificate (online issued, Odisha domicile) | Reserved category students |
| EWS Certificate from Tahsildar (FY 2025-26, online issued) | EWS students |
| Income Certificate from Tahsildar (FY 2025-26, online issued) | TFW students |
| Valid Green Card (Family Welfare Department, Govt. of Odisha) | GC category students |
| Indian Passport and supporting NRI documents | NRI students |
PwD students are not required to upload a medical certificate. They must appear before the Medical Board at SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack on the date notified on ojee.nic.in. The Medical Board decision is final and binding.
Counselling Fee and Seat Acceptance Fee
OJEE 2026 LE-Pharm counselling involves two separate fee payments. Both must be made online only through the OJEE portal. No offline or cash payment is accepted.
| Fee Type | Amount | When to Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Counselling Registration Fee | Rs. 450 (non-refundable) | At the time of registration before choice filling |
| Part Admission/Seat Acceptance Fee (General) | Rs. 10,000 | After seat allotment in Round 1/2/3 |
| Part Admission/Seat Acceptance Fee (SC/ST/PwD) | Rs. 5,000 | After seat allotment in Round 1/2/3 |
The part admission/seat acceptance fee is refundable only if you withdraw within the scheduled withdrawal window for each round. No refund is made after the withdrawal deadline. Students who fail to pay the part admission fee forfeit their allotted seat and are excluded from further rounds. Payment is accepted via net banking, debit card or credit card through BILLDESK, HDFC or SBI gateways on the OJEE portal.
OJEE 2026 LE-Pharm Counselling FAQs
Ques. Who is eligible for OJEE 2026 LE-Pharm counselling?
Ans. Students who hold a valid OJEE 2026 LE-Pharm rank card are eligible. They must have passed a minimum three-year Diploma (or two-year Lateral Entry Diploma) in Pharmacy from a recognised board and must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria as specified in the OJEE 2026 Counselling Brochure available on ojee.nic.in.
Ques. Is the OJEE 2026 LE-Pharm counselling process fully online?
Ans. Yes. The entire OJEE 2026 LE-Pharm counselling process including registration, fee payment, choice filling, choice locking and document verification is conducted online on ojee.nic.in. Students do not need to visit any nodal centre or OJEE office.
Ques. When is Round 1 seat allotment for OJEE 2026 LE-Pharm?
Ans. Round 1 seat allotment for OJEE 2026 LE-Pharm counselling is scheduled for July 2, 2026. Allotted students must exercise the Freeze or Float option, pay the part admission fee and upload documents between July 2 and July 7, 2026.
Ques. What happens if I do not lock my choices before the deadline?
Ans. If you do not lock your choices manually before June 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM, the system will automatically lock your last filled choices. No changes are possible after locking under any circumstances.
Ques. Is there any SC/ST/OBC reservation for OJEE 2026 LE-Pharm seats?
Ans. No. There is no SC/ST/SEBC/EWS category reservation for Lateral Entry Pharmacy seats. Only 5% PwD (Physically Challenged) seats and 5% TFW (Tuition Fee Waiver) seats are available as supernumerary quota. All other seats are allotted on general merit based on OJEE LE-Pharm rank.
Ques. Can I get a refund of the seat acceptance fee after withdrawing from OJEE 2026 LE-Pharm counselling?
Ans. Yes, the part admission/seat acceptance fee is refunded by OJEE only if you withdraw within the scheduled withdrawal window for that round. Withdrawal after the deadline results in forfeiture of the fee. The counselling registration fee of Rs. 450 is non-refundable.








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