The registrations for the OJEE 2026 have started from 28th January 2026 on its official website. The last date to register for the OJEE 2026 is 22nd March 2026. The exam is scheduled on 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, and 9th of May, 2026.

Direct Link for OJEE 2026 Registration (Out)

Candidates can register for OJEE 2026 to get admission in various professional Undergraduate /Postgraduate level courses such as B.Pharm, B.CAT, MBA, MCA, M.Tech in the state of Odisha.

To register for OJEE 2026, candidates must have passed/appeared for 10+2 from a recognised institution. In 2026, around 1 lakh candidates are expected to register, based on trends from the past year.

In 2025, registrations saw a ~40% growth as compared to 2024. In 2025, the total number of candidates registered was ~92,488 compared to 65,742 in 2024. – The New Indian Express

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Key Summary

  • The OJEE registrations will cover around 13 streams, which is the broadest among other state exams.
  • Once the application form is filled out for a particular course, candidates cannot add another course or change the course.
  • The reservation category or subcategory, once filled, cannot be changed later under any circumstances.
  • For Admission to courses such as B.Tech/ B.Arch/MBBS/ BDS/ in Government and Private Colleges of Odisha, candidates have to appear and qualify in JEE (MAIN)-2026 and NEET (UG)-2026
  • If there are vacant seats left OJEE committee will conduct Special/2nd OJEE around July to fill those seats.

What is OJEE 2026 Registration?

The OJEE 2026 registration is the online registration process conducted by the OJEE Committee for admissions to various Undergraduate/Postgraduate level courses, such as B.Pharm, B.CAT, MBA, MCA, M.Tech in the state of Odisha.

The registration process includes submitting personal, academic, and category details and paying the application fees.

OJEE Registration Previous Years Trends (2025-2023)

The data in the table given below shows a rise in registrations from 2023 to 2025 in the OJEE exam. The attendance rate is consistent across the years, showing the seriousness of the candidates. The gap between registered and appearing candidates is also reducing, as seen in 2025.

Year Number of Registered Candidates Appeared Candidates Attendance Rate
2025 92,488 80,324 86.84
2024 65,742 56,047 85.25
2023 55,979 ~45,000-50,000 ~80-85

OJEE 2026: Registration Dates

The OJEE Committee has officially announced the registration and exam dates for OJEE 2026. Other key dates will be released with the official notification.

Date Particular
28th January, 2026 Start of online Application Process
22nd March, 2026 Last date for the online application process
28th April, 2026 (Tentative) Admit card release
4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, and 9th of May, 2026 Examination Date

OJEE 2026: Eligibility Criteria

The detailed course-wise eligibility will be released soon on the official website. However, the eligibility will likely remain the same as in 2025. Given below is the course-wise eligibility criteria based on last year:

Course Minimum Eligibility
B. TECH. (4 Years) Passed 10+2 examination OR Passed min. 3 years Diploma examination with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to the reserved category)
B. Arch (4 Years) passed an examination at the end of the 10+2 scheme of examination with at least 50% aggregate marks in physics, chemistry & mathematics and also at least 50% marks in aggregate of the 10+2 level examination or passed 10+3 diploma examination with mathematics as a compulsory subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate, with a valid NATA score 2026.
B PHARM (4 Years) Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with Mathematics/ Biology subjects.
B.CAT (4 Years) Cinematography: Passed or appearing in 10+2 in Science from CHSE or any equivalent recognised by CHSE. Sound Recording and Design: Passed or appearing in 10+2 in Science from CHSE or any equivalent recognised by CHSE. Film Editing: Passed or appearing in 10+2 in Science/Arts /Commerce from CHSE or any equivalent recognised by CHSE.
LE - TECH (3 Years) Passed Minimum THREE years / TWO years (Lateral Entry) Diploma examination with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to the reserved category) in ANY branch of Engineering and Technology. Or Passed B.Sc. Degree from a recognised University with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to the reserved category) and passed 10+2 examination with Mathematics as a subject. OR Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector.
LE PHARM (3 Years) Passed Diploma examination in a Programme with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to the reserved category)
MBA (2 Years) Passed a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 3 years duration. Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to the reserved category) in the qualifying Examination.
MCA (2 Years) Passed BCA/Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent Degree. OR Passed B.Sc./ B.Com./ B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 Level or at Graduation Level Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to the reserved category) in the qualifying Examination.
Integrated MBA (5 years) Passed 10+2 examination. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to the reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.
M TECH/ M ARCH/ M PLAN (2 Years) Passed a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in the relevant field. Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to the reserved category) in the qualifying Examination.
M PHARM (2 years) Passed a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy. Obtained at least 55% marks (50% marks in case of candidates belonging to the reserved category) in the qualifying Examination.

How to Apply for OJEE 2026

The registration process has started for OJEE 2026 from 28th January 2026. The last date to register is 22nd March, 2026. The candidates have to fill out the online application form in online mode only.

Candidates are allowed to submit only one application form. The personal details of the candidates must be the same as those mentioned in the qualifying examination.

How to Apply for OJEE 2026

Source: OJEE Official Website

Step-by-Step registration process

Step 1

  • Candidates should apply for Online Registration and choose their password, and note down the system-generated Application Number.
  • Candidates should choose a security question and submit their answer.
  • For further logins candidates can log in through the application number and password.

Step 2

  • Fill out the complete application form by logging in to the portal.
  • Fill out information related to qualification details, contact details, personal information, and choose the examination city.

Step 3

  • Upload the scanned documents, such as a photo and signature.
  • The photograph should be in JPG/JPEG only, with a size between 20kb and 200kb.
  • The signature should be in JPG/JPEG only, with a size between 20kb and 200kb.
  • The dimensions for the photo should be 3.5cm (Width) X 4.5cm ( Height).
  • The dimensions for the signature should be 4.5cm (Width) X 2.5cm ( Height).

Step 4

  • Fee payment as per the courses filled by the students.
  • Candidates should check for the acknowledgement page, whether it has been generated or not.
  • Once the payment of fees has been made, the details mentioned in the application form cannot be changed.

Step 5

  • Candidates should download the confirmation page for future reference.

For any query, candidates can contact the helpline numbers: 7205288121 and 7205266121 or can email at odishaojee@gmail.com.

OJEE 2026: Documents Required

The documents required during the registration process are a passport-size photograph, signature, and left thumb impression.

Document Format Size Dimension
Photograph JPG/JPEG only between 20kb and 200kb 3.5cm (Width) X 4.5cm ( Height)
Signature JPG/JPEG only between 20kb and 200kb 4.5cm (Width) X 2.5cm ( Height)

Other documents, such as class 10th and 12th marksheets, category certificates, graduation certificates for PG, etc., will be required during the counselling process.

OJEE 2026: Registration Fees

The application fee for the OJEE 2026 is given below:

Particular Fees
Application Fee Rs. 1000/-
For additional courses Rs. 500/- (per course)

OJEE 2026: Registration Deadlines

The last date for OJEE 2026 registration is 22nd March. The application process will be open for around 2 months, giving enough time for candidates to register. However, as per previous year trends, the last date is likely to extend.

The registration dates have been extended in previous years, such as in 2025, the last date for registration was 20th March, and it was extended to 25th March.

OJEE 2026: Application Number and Password Retrieval

There are chances that candidates forget their passwords. In such cases, all that has to be done is as follows:

  • Visit the official website and click on the application form link.
  • Click on the link stating “Forgot Password”, and you will be redirected to a new window.
  • Enter the application number and an email address, a link to change the password will be sent to the registered email address.

Note: There is no provision to get an OJEE application form Number if lost/forgotten. Candidates are therefore advised to download their filled OJEE Application Forms and take a printout of it for future references.

OJEE 2026: Correction Window

The OJEE Committee will provide a correction window for candidates to edit certain information in the application form. The date for the correction window has not yet announced. However, it is likely to be opened after the closing date of the application for around 3 days.

OJEE 2026: Admit Card

The admit card for OJEE 2026 is expected to be released in the last week of April 2026.

The admit card is the ticket to enter the examination hall. It includes details such as the candidate's details, examination details, and the exam centre details.

  • You must carry the printed copy of the admit card to the exam centre.
  • You must carry a valid photo ID.

OJEE 2026 Registration FAQs

Ques. Can I apply for multiple courses in one OJEE 2026 application?

Ans. Yes, candidates can select multiple courses during the application process of OJEE 2026 in a single form with an extra fee of Rs.500/- per course.

Ques. Are reservation documents or category certificates required during the application process?

Ans. No, only the photograph, signature and left thumb impression are required during the application process. Other documents, such as category certificates, are required during the counselling process.

Ques. Is the OJEE 2026 application fee refundable?

Ans. No, the OJEE 2026 application fee is not refundable under any circumstances. There will be no offline payment of the application fees. The fees will only be paid online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.

Ques. Can candidates outside Odisha apply for OJEE 2026?

Ans. Yes, candidates outside Odisha can apply for OJEE 2026. However, they will not be eligible for government colleges. They can get admission in private colleges in all the courses.

Ques. Is the registration process for Special/2nd OJEE and OJEE 2026 common?

Ans. No, the registration for the 2nd OJEE will be separate when the exam is scheduled to fill the vacant seats by the OJEE committee.

Ques. Can students appearing in class 12th boards apply for OJEE 2026?

Ans. Yes, the students who passed or are appearing for the Class 12th boards are eligible to apply for OJEE 2026. However, they have to show the proof of passing during the counselling process.