Candidates who appeared in the OJEE 2026, May 6 Shift 1 B. Pharm paper with 360, 400, 420, and 450 marks can expect ranks between 300 and 7000. OJEE exact ranks depend on Shift 1's difficulty level of the paper and normalisation across shifts.
- The expected rank for marks around 450-460 marks are usually around the top 50-300, with opportunities to get into CPS Bhubaneswar.
- 400-420 marks in OJEE 2026 are more likely to rank between 1000-3000; you can get into Gayatri College of Pharmacy with this rank range.
- Students with 360-400 marks in OJEE are expected to fall in the range of 3000 - 7000 ranks.
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OJEE 2026 May 6 Shift 1 - B. Pharmacy: Key Exam Summary
- The OJEE 2026 May 6 Shift 1 was conducted from 9.00 AM to 11 AM with a 2 hour duration for the exam.
- The OJEE B.Pharm paper consisted of 120 questions for a total of 480 marks.
- There is no minimum qualifying marks for non-nursing courses in OJEE. The only criteria is to attempt at least 1 question from each section to appear in the merit list.
Source: OJEE 2026 Official Information Brochure
OJEE 2026 May 6 Shift 1 B.Pharm Marks vs Rank: 360, 400, 420, 450 Marks
- 450 marks in OJEE 2026 are most likely to result in top 300 ranks with around 93-96 percentile. Whereas students with 420 marks are usually ranked around 1000 in OJEE 2026.
- Students are usually ranked between 3000 and 7000 if they score 360-399 marks in the OJEE 2026 Pharmacy.
| Marks Scored (out of 480) | Approximate % Score | Expected Rank Range | Category Standing | Admission Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 460 - 480 | 96% - 100% | 1 - 50 | Topper Zone | Top govt. pharmacy college – first choice |
| 450 - 459 | 93% - 96% | 50 - 300 | Excellent | Premier govt./aided pharmacy colleges |
| 420 - 449 | 87.5% - 93% | 300 - 1,000 | Very Good | Top private pharmacy colleges in Odisha |
| 400 - 419 | 83% - 87% | 1,000 - 3,000 | Good | Good private colleges – Gayatri, IMT, Hi-Tech |
| 360 - 399 | 75% - 83% | 3,000 - 7,000 | Average | Mid-tier private pharmacy colleges |
| 300 - 359 | 62.5% - 75% | 7,000 - 15,000 | Below Average | Private pharmacy colleges in Odisha |
| 200 - 299 | 41.6% - 62% | 15,000 - 30,000 | Low Merit | Limited private college options |
| Below 200 | Below 41.6% | 30,000+ | Qualifying | Management quota seats only |
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Ques. Can I expect top 100 ranks with 450 marks in OJEE Pharmacy?
Ans. 450 marks in OJEE Pharmacy is usually ranked between the top 50-300 ranks.
Ques. What rank can I expect in OJEE 2026 if my marks are around 300-360?
Ans. 300-360 marks are usually expected to rank around 7000 - 15,000. The exact rank may vary depending on the total candidates and normalisations.
OJEE 2026 May 6 Shift 1 B.Pharm: Expected Colleges
Candidates scoring 450 marks in the OJEE Pharmacy paper are likely to secure admission in top private colleges like KIIT Bhubaneswar, SOA University, and CUTM Bhubaneswar, while 360 marks open doors to mid-tier private B.Pharm colleges in Odisha.
- Government B.Pharm colleges like Utkal University and College of Pharmaceutical Sciences typically demand a near-perfect score of around 450-480 for state-quota admission.
- IMT Pharmacy College usually needs an OJEE score of around 380-440 marks for the general category.
| College Name | Type | Expected Cutoff Score (General) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (CPS), Utkal University | Government | 450 - 480 | Bhubaneswar |
| IMT Pharmacy College | Private | 380 - 440 | Puri |
| Gayatri College of Pharmacy | Private | 350 - 420 | Sambalpur |
| Hi-Tech College of Pharmacy | Private | 360 - 430 | Bhubaneswar |
| School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (SOA) | Deemed Private | 380 - 450 | Bhubaneswar |
| The Pharmaceutical College, Barpali | Private | 300 - 380 | Barpali, Bargarh |
| Roland Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Private | 320 - 400 | Berhampur |
| Sri Jayadev College of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Private | 300 - 380 | Bhubaneswar |
Ques. Can I get KIIT Bhubaneswar B.Pharm with 400 marks in OJEE Shift 1?
Ans. A score of 400 marks in OJEE 2026 Shift 1 B. Pharm corresponds to an expected rank of 4500 to 6200, which is slightly outside the typical KIIT Bhubaneswar B.Pharm closing range of 2000 to 3500. Candidates with 400 marks have a stronger chance at CV Raman Global University or DRIEMS University.
Ques. What is the lowest rank required for government B.Pharm college through OJEE 2026?
Ans. Government B.Pharm colleges in Odisha like Utkal University and College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Mohuda, typically close admission within rank 5000 for the General category. Reserved category candidates may secure seats up to rank 8000 to 10000, depending on the seat matrix.
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