The OJEE 2026 B.Sc. Nursing exam, May 4, Shift 3 is expected to be moderate in difficulty based on the previous two shifts.

  • Based on early analysis, candidates scoring 90+ marks can expect a rank within the top 200, while a score of 80 marks may fetch a rank of around 500 – 1,500.
  • Candidates in the 90+ range are likely to get admission into top government nursing colleges like SCB Medical College, Cuttack.
  • Those scoring around 80 – 85 marks still have strong chances for government seats, as the cutoff generally stays around 65 – 70 marks.
  • As BSc Nursing is conducted in three different shifts so normalisation will be applied across all shifts to ensure fair ranking.
  • The OJEE 2026 result is expected in June 2026, and candidates will be able to download their rank card from the official website.

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OJEE 2026 May 4 Shift 3 BSc Nursing Marks vs Rank

OJEE 2026 May 4 Shift 3 – Basic B.Sc. Nursing: Key Exam Summary

  • The OJEE 2026 Basic B.Sc. Nursing exam (Shift 3) will be held on May 4, 2026 (4:30 PM – 6:30 PM) as the final shift of Day 1.
  • The exam will have 100 MCQs carrying 100 marks, with no negative marking, and a total duration of 2 hours.
  • Questions will be asked from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and Nursing Aptitude, with 20 questions from each subject.
  • The minimum qualifying percentile is 50th for General/UR, 40th for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC, 45th for General-PwD, and 40th for SC/ST-PwD candidates.

OJEE 2026 Basic B.Sc. Nursing: Marks vs Rank Table (80, 85, 90, 100 Marks)

  • The table below shows the expected rank range for different marks in OJEE 2026 Basic B.Sc. Nursing, based on previous trends and merit list data.
  • Candidates scoring 80 marks or above are expected to comfortably clear the government college cutoff range.
Marks Scored (out of 100) Expected Rank Range Category Standing Admission Outlook
100 1 – 10 Topper Zone Top govt. college — first choice assured
90 – 99 11 – 200 Excellent Premier govt. nursing – SCB, MKCG, VIMSAR
85 – 89 200 – 500 Very Good All govt. nursing colleges accessible
80 – 84 500 – 1,500 Good Govt. seats well within reach; top private also
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 colleges 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 Table (80, 85, 90, 100 Marks)

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Note: Expected ranks are projected from OJEE 2025 and previous year Odisha BSc Nursing merit list trends. The government nursing college cutoff has historically been 65–70 marks for General/UR category. Official 2026 ranks will be declared after result publication on ojee.nic.in.

Ques. What is the expected rank for 100 marks (perfect score) in OJEE 2026 BSc Nursing?

Ans. A perfect score of 100 marks in OJEE 2026 Basic B.Sc. Nursing places a candidate in the topper zone with a rank of 1 – 10. With this score, a candidate can choose any government nursing college in Odisha as their first preference — including SCB Medical College, Cuttack which is the most competitive government nursing institution in the state.

Ques. Is the OJEE BSc Nursing merit list different from the NEET merit list for nursing in Odisha?

Ans. Yes, they are completely separate. The OJEE BSc Nursing merit list is prepared by OJEEB based on scores in the OJEE entrance test and is used for admission to BSc Nursing courses in Odisha's government and ONMRC-recognised private colleges. The NEET merit list is used for MBBS/BDS admissions. As per the official OJEE 2026 brochure, NEET-qualified candidates are NOT eligible for BSc Nursing admission through OJEE — only OJEE-qualified candidates are considered.

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

  • Candidates scoring 80 marks and above in OJEE 2026 B.Sc. Nursing May 4, Shift 3 students are likely to be eligible for government nursing college seats.
  • This is because recent cutoffs for the General category have usually 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, Burla Government 65 – 70 Burla, Sambalpur
Shri Ram Chandra Bhanj Medical College Government 62 – 68 Baripada
Hi-Tech Medical College & Hospital Private 55 – 65 Bhubaneswar
KINS – Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences, KIIT Private 55 – 65 Bhubaneswar
SUM Nursing College, SOA University Private 50 – 62 Bhubaneswar
Capital Hospital College of Nursing Government 62 – 70 Bhubaneswar

Note: All cutoff scores are expected estimates based on 2024–2025 Odisha BSc Nursing counselling data. Official 2026 cutoffs will be released post-counselling on ojee.nic.in.

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

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Ques. What is the age limit for OJEE 2026 Basic B.Sc. Nursing?

Ans. As per the OJEE 2026 official brochure, candidates must be at least 17 years of age as on December 31, 2026 (i.e., born on or before December 31, 2009). The upper age limit is 35 years as on December 31, 2026. Candidates must also be domicile of Odisha and have passed 10+2 with PCB with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST).

Ques. Can candidates from outside Odisha get admission to government nursing colleges through OJEE?

Ans. No. As per OJEE 2026 rules, only Odisha domicile candidates are eligible for government quota nursing seats. Outside-state candidates can seek admission only against management quota seats in private nursing institutions, subject to ONMRC recognition and applicable college policies.

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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