OJEE Counselling 2026: Round 1 Seat Allotment Out for LE Courses, Reporting Deadline on July 11, Choice Filling and Round-Wise Seat Allotment

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Cell has released the Round 1 seat allotment result for Lateral Entry courses — LE-TECH (Diploma), LE-B.Sc., and Integrated MBA programmes — on the official portal, ojee.nic.in. Candidates allotted seats must complete the online reporting process, including payment of the part-admission fee, document upload, and confirmation of their willingness, by July 11, 2026 to retain their allotted seat.

Source: ojee.nic.in/

• Candidates must log in using their Roll Number and Password to view the allotment result.
• Online reporting requires uploading self-attested scanned copies of documents, paying the part admission fee, and selecting Freeze or Float.
• The part admission fee is ₹10,000 for General and SEBC candidates, and ₹5,000 for SC, ST, and PH candidates, payable only through online mode.
• Freeze means permanently accepting the allotted seat and exiting counselling, while Float retains eligibility for a better seat in later rounds.
• Candidates with a Round 1 allotment must decide by July 11, 2026 whether to Float or Freeze, a choice that determines their shot at an upgrade when Round 2 results are declared on July 15.
• Three allotment rounds are scheduled: Round 1 results on July 2, Round 2 on July 15, and Round 3 on July 30, 2026.
• OJEE Counselling 2026 covers admissions to B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Plan, Lateral Entry B.Tech/B.Pharm, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, and M.Pharm programs in Odisha.
• Both OJEE 2026 rank holders and JEE Main 2026 rank holders are eligible for B.Tech state quota seats in Odisha through this counselling.
• The counselling registration fee is Rs 450 (non-refundable); the Part Admission Fee after seat allotment is Rs 10,000 (General/SEBC) and Rs 5,000 (SC/ST/PH).
• A valid Resident/Nativity Certificate from an Odisha Revenue Officer is mandatory for every student — parent nativity is a strict eligibility condition.

Reservation of Quotas for OJEE Counselling 2026

Seat reservation under OJEE 2026 Counselling follows the Government of Odisha’s established reservation policy for professional courses. Vertical reservations (SC, ST, SEBC) apply to the total intake; horizontal reservations (PH, Ex-Servicemen, TFW) are applied within each vertical category. NRI / NRI-sponsored seats are supernumerary — they are added over and above the sanctioned intake and are available only at private unaided institutions.

Note: All category certificates must be issued by the competent authority in Odisha. Certificates from other states are not valid for claiming reservation benefits under OJEE Counselling 2026 at any stage — including document verification and physical reporting.

How to Apply for OJEE Counselling 2026?

Registering for OJEE counselling is mandatory — your exam rank alone does not guarantee a seat. The complete process is online via ojee.nic.in. Registration and choice filling are currently open (June 18 – June 29, 2026) for Round 1. After seat allotment, online reporting and eventually physical institute reporting follow. The five steps below cover the full process from start to final admission.

Step 1: Online Registration

Visit ojee.nic.in and click on the active "Counselling Registration" link. Enter your OJEE 2026 Registration Number (or JEE Main 2026 Roll Number for B.Tech), date of birth, gender, and contact details. Verify the auto-populated fields — your rank, qualifying exam marks, and category — carefully; errors at this stage require written correction before document verification. Upload your scanned passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and dimensions specified in the counselling brochure.

Step 2: Counselling Fee Payment

Pay the non-refundable counselling registration fee of Rs 450 online through net banking, debit card, or credit card via the payment gateway on the portal. The registration fee is mandatory and must be paid before you can access the choice filling module. Download and save the payment receipt — it is required at document verification. This fee is not refunded under any circumstances, including non-allotment or withdrawal.

Step 3: Choice Filling

After fee payment, log in and access the "Choice Filling" module. Select your preferred colleges and branches (or programs for PG courses) and arrange them strictly in your order of preference — the most preferred option must be at position one. Fill at least 15–20 choices to maximise your chances across all three allotment rounds. You can modify, add, or delete choices any number of times before the locking deadline. The system runs allotment based on your rank and your locked preference order — a higher-ranked student who prefers the same seat gets it over a lower-ranked student, so the order matters critically.

Step 4: Mock Allotment and Choice Locking

The OJEE Committee releases a Mock Allotment on June 27, 2026 — a simulation of Round 1 allotment using your current (unlocked) choice list and your rank. Use the mock result to verify whether the simulated seat satisfies you; if not, revise your preference order before locking. The Choice Locking window activates on June 28, 2026. All choices must be locked by June 29, 2026 — unlocked choices are auto-locked at the deadline. Once locked, your choices cannot be changed for any subsequent allotment round. Round 1, Round 2, and Round 3 allotments all run on this single locked list.

Step 5: Document Verification and Online Reporting

After each round’s seat allotment display, allotted students must complete online reporting within the specified window (e.g., July 2–7 for Round 1). Online reporting has two mandatory actions: uploading clear scanned copies of all required original documents for verification, and paying the Part Admission Fee (Rs 10,000 for General / SEBC; Rs 5,000 for SC / ST / PH) via the portal. After completing online reporting, select Freeze, Float, or Slide to indicate your next step. After Round 3 (or after selecting Freeze), report physically to your allotted institute with original documents and the allotment letter by August 3, 2026 to complete admission formalities and pay the remaining tuition fee directly to the institution.

How to Lock Choices in OJEE Counselling 2026

Choice locking is the most consequential action in OJEE Counselling 2026. After locking, no change is permitted — all three allotment rounds run on the locked list. The locking window is June 28–29, 2026; the mock allotment on June 27 is your last chance to review the simulation before committing. Follow the steps below:

Step 1: Log In to the OJEE Counselling Portal

• Go to ojee.nic.in and click "Counselling Login".
• Enter your Registration Number and password, then complete the OTP / captcha verification.
• Your dashboard shows your registered details and a summary of choices saved so far.

Step 2: Review the Mock Allotment Result

• Access the Mock Allotment result (available June 27, 2026) from your dashboard.
• Check which seat the simulation has assigned based on your current unlocked choices and rank.
• If the simulated result does not match your preferred outcome, navigate back to choice filling and reorder.

Step 3: Finalise Your Preference List

• Open the "Choice Filling and Locking" section from the menu.
• Use the priority arrows (up / down) to reorder your college-branch pairs.
• Add any remaining options using "Add College / Course"; delete low-priority options if needed.
• Confirm that choices are listed under the correct category (UR / SC / ST / SEBC / PH) matching your eligibility.

Step 4: Lock Your Choices

• Click the "Lock Choices" button at the bottom of the preference list.
• A confirmation pop-up displays your full locked order — review it one final time.
• Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number to authenticate the lock action.
• Click "Confirm Lock". Your choices are now permanently finalised.

Step 5: Download the Locked Choice Sheet

• Immediately download the "Locked Choice Sheet" PDF from the confirmation screen.
• This document carries your registration number, rank, category, and the complete ordered preference list.
• Save it — it is required if you raise any dispute about your allotment.

OJEE Counselling Documents Required 2026

All documents must be originals; carry self-attested photocopies for submission. During online reporting, you upload scanned copies of these documents for verification; originals are checked again at the time of physical reporting to the allotted institute. Ensure every document is legible and matches the details you entered during registration.

• OJEE 2026 Rank Card — or JEE Main 2026 Scorecard (for B.Tech / B.Arch / B.Plan applicants)
• OJEE 2026 Counselling Registration Slip with fee payment receipt
• Class 10 (SSC / Matric) Certificate and Mark Sheet (for date of birth proof and board identification)
• Class 12 (HSC / Intermediate) Certificate and Mark Sheet with subject-wise marks (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics / Biology as applicable)
• Engineering Diploma Certificate and Mark Sheet (for Lateral Entry B.Tech applicants)
• D.Pharm Certificate and Mark Sheet (for Lateral Entry B.Pharm applicants)
• Graduation Degree Certificate and Consolidated Mark Sheet (for MBA / MCA / M.Tech / M.Pharm applicants)
• Original Resident / Nativity Certificate issued by the Revenue Officer (Tahasildar) of the concerned district in Odisha — mandatory for every student regardless of category
• Caste / Tribe Certificate (SC / ST / SEBC) issued by the competent authority in Odisha (if claiming reservation)
• Income Certificate for TFW (Tuition Fee Waiver) category applicants
• Green Card issued by the Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha (if applicable)
• Medical / Disability Certificate issued by a Government Medical Board (for PH / PwD category; minimum 40% disability)
• Ex-Servicemen Discharge / Service Certificate (for ESM category)
• GATE 2026 Scorecard (for M.Tech / M.Pharm / M.Arch applicants applying with GATE rank)
• NRI / NRI-sponsored eligibility documents (if applying under NRI quota)
• Seat Allotment Letter downloaded from the OJEE Counselling portal
• Part Admission Fee payment receipt
• Photo Identity Proof — Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Passport / Driving Licence (any one)
• Passport-size photographs (minimum 6 copies, recent, identical, white background)

Note: Caste, tribe, income, and disability certificates from states other than Odisha are not valid for claiming any reservation benefit under OJEE Counselling 2026. Verify that every certificate is issued by the appropriate Odisha authority before uploading during online reporting.

How Much Money is Needed for OJEE Counselling 2026?

OJEE Counselling 2026 involves two separate fee payments at different stages of the process. The registration fee is paid upfront during online registration; the Part Admission Fee is paid after receiving a seat allotment during the online reporting window. Both fees are paid online through the portal — no offline demand draft or cash payment is accepted during the online registration and reporting phases.

Non-Refundable Fees

The counselling registration fee is collected once during Step 2 of the application process. This fee is not returned under any circumstances — including if you receive no seat across all three rounds, or if you withdraw after registration.

Refundable Fees

The Part Admission Fee is paid during online reporting after each round’s allotment — this is the fee that confirms your interest in the allotted seat. It is refundable if you formally withdraw before the final permitted withdrawal date. If you withdraw after accepting a seat and the final withdrawal deadline has passed, the Part Admission Fee is not refunded. Students who are not allotted any seat across all three rounds receive a full refund of any Part Admission Fee paid. The remaining tuition and other institutional fees are paid directly to the allotted institute at the time of physical reporting and follow each institution’s published fee schedule.

Note: Students who do not complete online reporting after receiving an allotment — i.e., neither pay the Part Admission Fee nor formally withdraw — are treated as having forfeited their seat. That seat is released for the next round, and no refund applies since no Part Admission Fee was collected. Always file a formal withdrawal on the OJEE portal if you decide not to join an allotted seat.

OJEE 2026 Round-Wise Seat Allotment

OJEE 2026 conducts three main allotment rounds. Each round uses the single locked preference list submitted by every registered student and the seat availability updated after the previous round’s reporting window closes. Seats vacated by students who withdrew or did not report in Round 1 flow into Round 2, and so on. You must complete online reporting (document upload + Part Admission Fee payment) within the prescribed window after each round to retain your allotment — failure to report is treated as withdrawal and the seat is released.

The Special / 2nd OJEE registration window (July 23–27, 2026) is for students who qualified in a second OJEE session conducted after the main exam. These students compete only for vacancies remaining after Rounds 1 and 2 — a significantly smaller pool than what Round 1 participants see. Students who registered in the main Round 1 window and chose Float or Slide also continue into Round 3 if no upgrade was found in Round 2. The OJEE Committee does not conduct a separate spot round after Round 3; this is the final allotment opportunity.

Freeze, Float, or Slide After OJEE 2026 Seat Allotment

After each allotment round, every student who has been allotted a seat and completed online reporting must choose one of three options. This choice determines whether you participate in the next round and whether your current allotment carries forward. Selecting the wrong option can cost you a confirmed seat or strand you without a better option — understand each choice fully before acting.

Key rules to understand before selecting:

• Freeze is the only option that guarantees your current seat with certainty in all future rounds.
• Both Float and Slide carry a safety net: if no upgrade is found, your current allotment is retained — you do not lose the seat simply by choosing these options.
• After Round 3, there are no further allotment rounds. All students — regardless of whether they selected Freeze, Float, or Slide in Round 2 — must report to their latest allotted institute by August 3, 2026.
• If you withdraw after accepting a seat and the final withdrawal deadline has passed, the Part Admission Fee is not refunded.
• Students who do not formally report or formally withdraw after Round 3 allotment forfeit both the seat and the Part Admission Fee.