This year, Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE 2025) exam is scheduled to be conducted on May 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, and 11 2025. The exam conducting authority has released the information brochure with all exam-related details on the official website. OJEE 2025 offers admission to various admission to various UG and PG courses in institutes in Odisha.
- The OJEE Admit Card, which is the entry point to the OJEE Exam Centres will be issued around April 25, 2025.
OJEE 2025 registration is open from January 30, 2025. The application form is available on the official website ojee.nic.in. The last date to register has been extended till March 25, 2025. Pay the registration fee by March 29, 2025. Candidates must register online, then log in with their application number and password to fill out the application form and pay the registration fee for successful registration.
- The basic Eligibility Criteria required to sit for the OJEE include candidates having cleared their 10+2 in the relevant stream from a recognised board.
- Candidates are allowed to edit their application for three days – March 26 to 28, 2025 (11.59 PM).
It may be noted that there will be no further extension of the registration/application period beyond this date.
After clearing the entrance exam you will be placed across different government and private colleges based on your ranks in and within Odisha.If you are planning to take the exam in this year, you can check out the sections below as we have brought you all the required information and notifications elaborately on OJEE 2025.
The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee will conduct the Joint Entrance Examination for UG courses such as B.Pharm, B.CAT, Basic B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic Diploma Nursing, Lateral Entry to B.Tech, Lateral Entry to B.Pharm and PG courses like MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Arch, M.Plan, M.Pharm, Integrated MBA, M.Sc. Nursing and M.Sc. Computer Science in various Universities, Govt. Colleges and Self-Financed Institutes in the State. The Committee also conducts counselling and admission process to B. Tech, B. Arch. and B. Plan based on JEE Main 2025 marks and MBBS, BDS, BAMS and BHMS courses based on NEET UG 2025 marks.
Dates to Remember
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| OJEE 2025 Application Deadline | January 30, 2025 - March 25, 2025 (5 PM) |
| Last date fo fee payment | March 29, 2025 (11.59 PM) |
| OJEE 2025 Application Correction | March 26, 27, and 28, 2025 (11.59 PM) |
| OJEE 2025 Admit Card | April 25, 2025 |
| OJEE 2025 Exam Date | May 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, and 11, 2025 |
| OJEE 2025 Result | June 2025 |
| OJEE 2025 Counselling | June 2025 |
OJEE 2025 Application Form
Applicants must follow the steps outlined below:
- Applicants must go to www.ojee.nic.in, which is the official website of OJEE.
- They must fill out all of the information after accessing the website. The applicant's name, father's name, active phone number, correspondence address, permanent address, email address, and other information must be added.
- A passport-size image of the candidate, as well as his or her signature, should be provided in the size and format specified.
- Then they must upload the required documents with the application form instructions.
- Candidates must pay the application charge using online mode after uploading their documents.
- They can pay OJEE 2025 application fees with a credit card, debit card, net banking, or e-challan at any SBI branch near them.
Ensure to keep a copy of the application form for use in the counselling process of OJEE as well.
OJEE 2025 Application Fees
The application fee for applying to OJEE 2025 examination is mentioned in the table below:
| Courses | Application fee |
|---|---|
| B. Tech (LE) / Pharmacy (LE) / MBA/ MCA | INR 1000/- |
| MBA+MCA / MBA+PGAT/ MBA (LE)/ MCA (LE) | INR 1500/- |
| M.Plan/M.Tech | INR 1000/- |
| MBA - Integrated | INR 1000/- |
OJEE 2025 Eligibility
Now that you have decided to prepare for the OJEE, you must first know all the eligibility criteria required to sit for the exam.
- Age Limit: There is no specific age limit for candidates appearing for OJEE, however for BTech courses, you must be of a minimum age of 22 years.
- List of Qualifying Exams: You must clear your 10+2 board exams to be able to sit for the exam
The table below will elaborately discuss the basic eligibility criteria as per the courses that you want to pursue.
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| B Pharmacy, Integrated MBA & B CAT | Clear your 10+2 board exams |
| Lateral Entry to BTech (Diploma) & Lateral Entry to B Pharmacy | Complete your Diploma in Engineering & Pharmacy respectively |
| MBA, MCA, MSc (Computer Science), Lateral Entry to BTech (BSc) | Clear your Graduation in the relevant subject |
| M Arch, M Planning, M Pharm & M Tech | Clear your B Arch, B Planning, B Pharm & B Tech degrees respectively |
What is the Full Form of OJEE?
The full form of OJEE stands for, Odisha Joint Entrance Examination, which is administered by the NTA.
| Note: Each candidate can not submit more than 1 application. If you wish to appear for multiple courses, you must select each course as per their eligibility criteria through the online candidate registration system. |
When will the OJEE Registration for B.Tech Commence?
The OJEE registration 2025 is expected to commence from January 2025 and the process will conclude by March. However, for the Special OJEE registrations, the process will commence in June 2025.
OJEE 2025 Admit Card
OJEE 2025 admit card will be available on April 25, 2025, on the official website. Candidates' names, courses, exam date, location, and timing are included in OJEE 2025 admit card. Candidates should double-check that all of the information is correct.
How to Download OJEE 2025 Admit Card?
Follow these steps after visiting the official website of OJEE:
- Click on the 'OJEE 2025 Admit Card' link.
- Use your registration id and password to log in.
- Check that all of the information on the admission card is correct.
- Download a copy of the document.
Candidates should also keep in mind that they will be required to self-attest the admit card, therefore they should have the self-attested admit card with them on the exam day.
OJEE Admit Card Details
- Roll number and Application number
- Candidate's name
- Father’s name
- Gender
- Date of Birth
- Course name
- Exam centre
- Exam date and time
- Exam day instructions
Which courses are under OJEE?
Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEEB) offers the following UG nad PG level courses through OJEE exam.
| Course level | Entry year | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | First Year | B.Pharm, Five-year Integrated MBA, BCAT |
| Undergraduate | Second Year/Lateral Entry (Third Semester) | B.Tech, B.Pharm |
| Postgraduate | First Year | MCA, MBA, M.Tech, M.Pharm, M.Arch, M.Arch (Exe.) |
| Postgraduate | Second Year/Lateral Entry (Third Semester) | MCA |
What are the Best Books for Preparing for OJEE?
Some of the best-recommended books for students who are appearing for or will appear for OJEE are tabulated below,
Verbal Reasoning & Comprehension
| Name of the Books | Authors |
|---|---|
| The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning | Nishit K Sinha |
| High School English Grammar and Composition Key | Wren & Martin |
| How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT | Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay |
Quantitative Techniques
| Name of the Books | Authors |
|---|---|
| Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation for CAT | Nishit Sinha |
| Quantitative Aptitude | RS Agarwal |
| How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT | Arun Sharma |
Analytical & Logical Reasoning
| Name of the Books | Authors |
|---|---|
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning for CAT & Other Management Exams | Peeyush Bhardwaj |
| How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT | Arun Sharma |
| A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning | RS Agarwal |
What is Special OJEE and the Exam Pattern?
The Special OJEE exam is conducted for candidates who could not attend or missed the OJEE exam. The Special OJEE exam is usually conducted around June every year. It is also termed OJEE Phase 2. The registration process for the Special OJEE takes place after the conclusion of the OJEE counselling round.
The exam pattern for the Special OJEE exam is conducted on 3 different sections namely Verbal Reasoning & Comprehension, Quantitative Techniques and Analytical & Logical Reasoning with 30 questions from each section.
What is the Paper Level of the OJEE Exam?
The difficulty level of the OJEE exam is moderate to challenging, according to the student’s response from the previous year.
What is the Syllabus for the Special OJEE?
Since the Special OJEE is similar to OJEE, so if you are appearing for the former, you can completely rely on the OJEE Syllabus for preparing for the exam.
What are the Nodal Centres for the OJEE Counselling?
The OJEE is conducted across more than 39 cities based out of Odisha. If you are appearing for the exam, you can choose a maximum of 3 cities and the board will assign you anyone from the chosen list. Apart from Odisha, some of the new states that were included in the OJEE Exam Centres last year were Bihar, West Bengal and Jharkhand.
OJEE Counselling
The OJEE Counselling is conducted online on their official website those those of you who meet the required cutoff. The final seat allotment will be released by the authorities after the commencement of the counselling session. You can use your OJEE login credentials to participate in the counselling process.
What are the Documents Required During OJEE Counselling?
Some of the crucial documents required for the counselling procedure include a demand draft of INR 5,000, Registration Slip, Class 10th & 12th Marksheet, SC/ST Certificates and other crucial data.
Can a Candidate Attend OJEE Counselling Without Taking the OJEE?
Yes, to be considered for admission to engineering courses provided by universities that recognize OJEE results, all JEE Main rank holders can take part in the OJEE counselling procedure. Candidates can still be admitted to different colleges based on their JEE Main results even if they did not take the OJEE exam.
Is it Possible to Edit the Choices Filled in the OJEE After the 1st Round of Counselling?
After the final submission, the candidate cannot change the data. After the submission of the application, the candidate's database will be updated, and allocated seats and choice filling will be conducted using the same updated database.
Top Colleges Accepting OJEE Scores
Tabulated below are the list of top colleges accepting OJEE scores for your reference,
| Name of the Colleges | |
|---|---|
| RCM Bhubaneswar | Srusti Academy of Management |
| Astha School of Management | CV Raman Global University |
| Sri Sri University | GIET University |
| Biju Patnaik University | NIST University |
| Khallikote University | Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology |
How can One Apply for NIT, Rourkela Through the OJEE or JoSAA?
A seat at NIT, Rourkela can only be obtained by clearing JoSAA's JEE MAIN qualifying exam. Only government colleges in Odisha, except NIT, Rourkela, IIT, and IIIT, Bhubaneswar, would accept you as a result of OJEE.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques: What does the SSC mean in OJEE engineering?
Ans: The full form of SSC in OJEE is Self-sustaining Course, the engineering branches that fall under SSC are Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering.
Ques: Can I apply for VSSUT, Burla via the OJEE exam for a BTech programme?
Ans: Candidates must take the JEE Main or OJEE test in order to be considered for admission to VSSUT's B. Tech program. They must also take part in OJEE counseling in order to receive their final seat allotments.
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