Candidates who appeared for the OJEE 2026 Basic B.Sc. Nursing exam May 4 Shift 2 can check this marks vs rank analysis, where 100 marks may fetch a rank within top 10, while 80–90 marks may correspond to a rank of around 200–500.

  • Candidates scoring 100 marks (perfect score) are expected to secure a rank in the top 10, placing them in the topper zone with the best government nursing college options in Odisha.
  • A score of 80- 90 marks is expected to correspond to a rank of 200-500, comfortably within reach of premier government institutions like SCB Medical College, Cuttack and VIMSAR, Burla.
  • OJEE 2026 May 4 Shift 2 candidates should note that OJEE applies normalisation across all shifts to ensure fairness, as the final merit rank may differ marginally from raw marks depending on relative shift difficulty.
  • The OJEE 2026 BSc Nursing result with official ranks is expected in June 2026 on ojee.nic.in.

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OJEE 2026 May 4 Shift 2 BSc Nursing Marks vs Rank

OJEE 2026 May 4 Shift 2 – Basic B.Sc. Nursing: Key Exam Summary

  • The OJEE 2026 Basic B.Sc. Nursing exam was conducted on May 4, 2026 (Shift 2: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM).
  • The paper included 100 MCQs carrying 100 marks, to be completed in 2 hours with no negative marking.
  • Questions were asked from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and Nursing Aptitude, with 20 questions from each subject.
  • The qualifying percentile is 50th for General/UR, 40th for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC, and 45th for General-PwD candidates.

OJEE 2026 Basic B.Sc. Nursing: Marks vs Rank – 80, 85, 90 & 100 Marks

  • Based on previous OJEE trends and Odisha B.Sc. Nursing data, the table below shows expected rank ranges for scores of 80, 85, 90, and 100 marks.
  • Candidates can use this to estimate their admission chances before the official results are declared
Marks Scored (out of 100) Expected Rank Range Category Standing Admission Outlook
100 1 – 10 Topper Zone First preference govt. nursing college
90 – 99 11 – 200 Excellent SCB Cuttack, MKCG Berhampur, VIMSAR Burla
85 – 89 200 – 500 Very Good All govt. nursing colleges accessible
80 – 84 500 – 1,500 Good Govt. seats & top private ONMRC colleges
75 – 79 1,500 – 3,500 Average Private nursing colleges (ONMRC-recognised)
70 – 74 3,500 – 6,000 Below Average Private colleges; limited govt. chances
65 – 69 6,000 – 9,000 Qualifying Range Private only; at govt. cutoff borderline
Below 65 9,000+ Low Score Management quota / private seats only
OJEE 2026 Basic B.Sc. Nursing: Marks vs Rank – 80, 85, 90 & 100 Marks

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Note: Expected ranks are based on historical OJEE BSc Nursing merit list trends and Odisha government nursing cutoff data (65–70 marks for General category). All figures are estimates. Official 2026 ranks will be released on ojee.nic.in post-result declaration.

Ques. What rank can I expect for 85 marks in OJEE 2026 BSc Nursing?

Ans. A candidate scoring 85 marks in OJEE 2026 Basic B.Sc. Nursing is expected to secure a rank between 200 and 500. This rank range provides access to most government nursing colleges in Odisha and top ONMRC-recognised private institutions. Since government college cutoffs have been around 65–70 marks, a score of 85 gives a comfortable margin.

Ques. Does shift difficulty affect the OJEE BSc Nursing rank?

Ans. Yes. Since OJEE 2026 BSc Nursing is conducted across five shifts (3 on May 4 + 2 on May 5), the exam authority applies a normalisation process to equalise marks across shifts. This means the final merit rank is based on normalised marks, not raw scores. The normalisation adjustment is typically marginal (1–3 marks) for most candidates.

OJEE 2026 Basic B.Sc. Nursing: Top Colleges and Expected Cutoff

  • Candidates scoring 80 marks and above in the OJEE 2026 B.Sc. Nursing exam are in a strong position for government seats.
  • This is because past cutoffs in Odisha for the General category have typically been around 65–70 marks
College Name Type Expected Cutoff Score (General) Location
SCB Medical College & Hospital Government 68 – 75 Cuttack
MKCG Medical College & Hospital Government 65 – 72 Berhampur
VIMSAR – Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences Government 65 – 70 Burla, Sambalpur
Hi-Tech Medical College & Hospital Private 55 – 65 Bhubaneswar
Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS), KIIT Private 55 – 65 Bhubaneswar
SUM Nursing College, SOA University Private 50 – 62 Bhubaneswar
Ispat General Hospital College of Nursing Government-aided 60 – 68 Rourkela
Capital Hospital College of Nursing Government 62 – 70 Bhubaneswar

Note: Cutoff scores are expected estimates based on previous year Odisha BSc Nursing counselling trends. Official 2026 cutoffs will be published on ojee.nic.in after counselling rounds.

OJEE 2026 Basic B.Sc. Nursing: Top Colleges and Expected Cutoff

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Ques. Which government nursing college can I get with 80 marks in OJEE 2026?

Ans. With 80 marks and an expected rank of 500 – 1,500, candidates have good chances at most government nursing colleges in Odisha including MKCG Medical College (Berhampur) and VIMSAR (Burla), whose cutoffs typically fall between 65 – 72 marks. The highly competitive SCB Cuttack typically requires 68+ marks and may require a higher rank.

Ques. Are male candidates eligible for OJEE 2026 Basic B.Sc. Nursing?

Ans. As per the OJEE 2026 official brochure, both male and female candidates are eligible to apply for Basic B.Sc. Nursing. However, candidates must meet all eligibility requirements including Odisha domicile, minimum 45% marks in PCB at 10+2, and minimum M.E. standard Odia. Age must be at least 17 years as on 31.12.2026 and not more than 35 years.

OJEE BSc Nursing Official Result / Merit List PDFs: Last 3 Years

Year Document Download Link
2025 OJEE 2025 BSc Nursing Result & Merit List View on Official Site – ojee.nic.in
2024 OJEE 2024 BSc Nursing Result & Merit List View on Official Site – ojee.nic.in
2023 OJEE 2023 BSc Nursing Result & Merit List View on Official Site – ojee.nic.in

Note: All PDFs are published by OJEEB on ojee.nic.in. Links updated as official documents are released.

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