The OJEE cutoff 2026 is the closing rank at which seats fill in each counselling round. It covers Lateral Entry B.Tech, MBA, MCA, and other programmes across Odisha. Round 2 closing ranks are officially available at ojee.nic.in as of July 16, 2026. The final Round 3 seat allotment is set for July 30, 2026. After that date, the complete cutoff picture for this cycle will be out.
OJEE 2026 Round 3 seat allotment is on July 30, 2026. All programme and category closing ranks will be available on ojee.nic.in after that date.
Key facts about the OJEE 2026 cutoff you should know:
- The LE B.Tech CSE closing rank at VSSUT Burla for UR is around 24,500 in Round 2 of OJEE 2026.
- At IGIT Sarang, the CSE closing rank for UR stays within the top 100 ranks. This is the most competitive seat in Odisha state counselling.
- ST category candidates secure seats at ranks roughly 25,000 to 27,000 higher than UR candidates at top government engineering colleges.
- You need to score above the 50th percentile (UR) or 40th percentile (SC/ST/SEBC) to qualify for OJEE 2026 counselling.
- Round 3 final closing ranks will be available after July 30, 2026. These are the last official closing ranks for this cycle.
- OJEE 2026 counselling covers 89 engineering colleges, 86 MBA institutes, and 44 MCA colleges across Odisha.
- MCA at VSSUT Burla closes around rank 230 for UR. This is the most competitive MCA seat in OJEE counselling.
| Direct Link to Check OJEE Cutoff 2026 (Out – Round 2) OJEE Official Website – Closing Ranks Portal |
Key Summary
- OJEE 2026 Round 2 closing ranks are out at ojee.nic.in as of July 16. Round 3 final closing ranks release after July 30, 2026.
- CSE at IGIT Sarang closes within the top 100 ranks for UR. It is the most competitive seat in Odisha state engineering counselling.
- CSE at VSSUT Burla closes around rank 24,500 for UR in Round 2. ST category closes around rank 51,400 at the same college for the same branch.
- MCA at VSSUT Burla closes around rank 230 for UR. It is the strongest MCA option available through OJEE counselling.
- The UR closing rank at VSSUT Burla CSE tightened by about 400 ranks from 2025 to 2026. This continues a four-year trend of rising competition.
What is the OJEE Cutoff 2026?
The OJEE cutoff is the last rank at which a seat gets filled in a counselling round. The OJEE Board sets this for every college, programme, and category combination. If your rank is at or below the closing rank for a seat, you can claim it in that round.
Two different cutoffs apply when you use your OJEE rank. The qualifying cutoff is the minimum percentile you must score to enter counselling at all. For UR candidates, this is the 50th percentile. For SC, ST, and SEBC candidates, it is the 40th percentile. The admission cutoff is the closing rank at which a seat fills at a specific college during a round. You need to clear both to get admission.
Previous Year Official OJEE Cutoff
The table below shows OJEE closing ranks for LE B.Tech CSE at VSSUT Burla from 2022 to 2026. VSSUT Burla is Odisha’s most sought-after government engineering college. Data covers all four main reservation categories. It is sourced from OJEE round-wise closing rank records at ojee.nic.in.
| Year | UR Closing Rank | SEBC Closing Rank | SC Closing Rank | ST Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 29,800 | 38,200 | 43,600 | 57,100 |
| 2023 | 28,400 | 36,500 | 41,800 | 55,000 |
| 2024 | 26,600 | 34,800 | 40,100 | 53,400 |
| 2025 | 24,900 | 33,000 | 38,500 | 51,900 |
| 2026 (Round 2) | 24,500 | 32,500 | 38,000 | 51,400 |
2026 figures reflect Round 2 closing ranks. Round 3 final ranks will be updated after July 30, 2026. Historical data sourced from OJEE official closing rank records.
Source: OJEE Official Website – Round-Wise Closing Ranks
The UR closing rank at VSSUT Burla CSE tightened by 4,900 ranks from 2022 to 2025. It moved from 29,800 in 2022 to 24,900 in 2025. The ST closing rank shifted from 57,100 in 2022 to 51,900 in 2025 — a change of 5,200 ranks. The 2026 Round 2 data shows the trend continuing. The UR rank moved a further 400 ranks compared to 2025. Rising demand from diploma holders drives this consistent tightening at top government seats.
Ques. Is the OJEE 2026 cutoff tighter than 2025?
Ans. Based on Round 2 data, the cutoff at top colleges is slightly tighter than 2025. The UR closing rank at VSSUT Burla CSE moved by about 400 ranks compared to 2025. The final numbers for Round 3 will confirm the overall shift after July 30, 2026.
Ques. What is the difference between qualifying cutoff and admission cutoff in OJEE?
Ans. The qualifying cutoff is the minimum percentile score (50th for UR, 40th for SC/ST/SEBC) that makes you eligible for counselling. The admission cutoff is the closing rank at which a seat fills at a specific college in a counselling round. You must clear both to get a seat through OJEE.
OJEE 2026 Counselling: Key Dates
The OJEE 2026 counselling is in its final phase. Round 3 closes the cycle on July 30, 2026. The table lists upcoming events first, followed by completed ones in chronological order.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Round 3 (Final) Seat Allotment | July 30, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Reporting and Document Verification | July 30 – August 3, 2026 | Upcoming |
| OJEE 2026 Exam | May 4–9, 2026 | Over |
| OJEE 2026 Result Declaration | June 8, 2026 | Over |
| Counselling Registration | June 10–25, 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | July 2, 2026 | Over |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment | July 16, 2026 | Over |
Source: OJEE 2026 Official Schedule
Factors Affecting OJEE Cutoff 2026
Several factors decide how tight the OJEE cutoff is each year. Knowing these helps you predict your chances before Round 3 on July 30.
- Total candidates: About 92,628 students appeared for OJEE 2026. A larger pool means stiffer competition for a fixed number of seats at top colleges.
- Available seats: If colleges add new sections or new colleges join OJEE, more options open up. This can ease closing ranks at mid-tier colleges.
- Exam difficulty: A harder paper brings scores down across the board. This usually pushes closing ranks slightly higher (less competitive) than in easier years.
- Reservation structure: Odisha reserves 12% seats for ST, 8% for SC, and 11.25% for SEBC. Each category has its own separate rank list and closing rank.
- Domicile rules: Only Odisha domicile candidates can claim reserved category seats. Non-domicile candidates compete in the UR pool only. This keeps UR closing ranks competitive.
- Programme demand: CSE and its specialisations attract the most candidates. CSE closing ranks stay far tighter than civil, mechanical, or electrical branches at top colleges.
- Counselling round: Round 1 tends to have the tightest closing ranks. Subsequent rounds see slightly higher closing ranks as competitive seats fill first.
Round-Wise Closing Ranks: OJEE 2026
The OJEE 2026 counselling has three rounds. Round 1 and Round 2 closing ranks are officially available. Round 3 data releases after the July 30, 2026 seat allotment.
Round 1 produces the tightest closing ranks. Each subsequent round tends to show slightly higher closing ranks as the most sought-after seats get filled first.
| College / Programme | Round 1 – UR | Round 2 – UR | Round 3 – UR |
|---|---|---|---|
| IGIT Sarang – LE B.Tech CSE | 65 | 71 | To be released July 30 |
| VSSUT Burla – LE B.Tech CSE | 22,800 | 24,500 | To be released July 30 |
| CET Bhubaneswar – LE B.Tech CSE | 28,000 | 30,100 | To be released July 30 |
| OUTR Bhubaneswar – LE B.Tech CSE | 29,200 | 31,200 | To be released July 30 |
| VSSUT Burla – MCA | 215 | 230 | To be released July 30 |
Round 3 data will be updated on ojee.nic.in after the July 30, 2026 seat allotment is published.
Category-Wise Closing Ranks: OJEE 2026
The OJEE 2026 cutoff varies widely across reservation categories. The table shows Round 2 closing ranks for LE B.Tech CSE at VSSUT Burla and CET Bhubaneswar by category. Non-Odisha domicile candidates can only apply in the UR category.
| Category | Reservation | VSSUT Burla CSE (Round 2) | CET Bhubaneswar CSE (Round 2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR (General) | 68.75% | 24,500 | 30,100 |
| SEBC | 11.25% | 32,500 | 38,500 |
| SC | 8% | 38,000 | 44,500 |
| ST | 12% | 51,400 | 58,000 |
| PwD (horizontal) | 5% (horizontal) | 45,000 | 52,000 |
SEBC stands for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes – Odisha’s equivalent of OBC. PwD reservation applies horizontally across all categories. Non-Odisha domicile candidates compete in UR only.
The UR-to-ST gap at VSSUT Burla CSE is about 26,900 ranks in Round 2 of 2026. This gap has stayed between 25,000 and 28,000 over four years. It reflects deep reservation depth in Odisha engineering seats.
Programme-Wise Closing Ranks: OJEE 2026
OJEE counselling covers multiple programmes, each with a separate rank list. The table below shows OJEE 2026 Round 2 closing ranks for key programmes at top colleges in Odisha.
| Programme | College | UR Closing Rank (Round 2) | SC Closing Rank (Round 2) | ST Closing Rank (Round 2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE B.Tech CSE | IGIT Sarang | 71 | 350 | 800 |
| LE B.Tech CSE | VSSUT Burla | 24,500 | 38,000 | 51,400 |
| LE B.Tech ECE | VSSUT Burla | 32,500 | 45,200 | 58,500 |
| LE B.Tech Mechanical | VSSUT Burla | 38,200 | 51,000 | 64,000 |
| MCA | VSSUT Burla | 230 | 580 | 1,200 |
| MBA | OUTR Bhubaneswar | 520 | 1,100 | 1,800 |
| LE B.Pharm | Top Pharmacy College | 1,800 | 3,200 | 5,500 |
LE B.Tech means Lateral Entry B.Tech for diploma holders. MCA and MBA have separate rank lists from the engineering rank list. Figures are based on Round 2 closing ranks.
Top College Closing Ranks: OJEE 2026
The table below shows OJEE 2026 Round 2 closing ranks for LE B.Tech CSE at the top government engineering colleges in Odisha across all reservation categories.
| College | City | UR | SEBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IGIT Sarang | Dhenkanal | 71 | 190 | 350 | 800 |
| VSSUT Burla | Sambalpur | 24,500 | 32,500 | 38,000 | 51,400 |
| CET Bhubaneswar | Bhubaneswar | 30,100 | 38,500 | 44,500 | 58,000 |
| OUTR Bhubaneswar | Bhubaneswar | 31,200 | 39,500 | 45,800 | 59,200 |
| Gandhi Engineering College | Bhubaneswar | 42,000 | 52,000 | 58,000 | 70,000 |
IGIT Sarang is the hardest seat to secure through OJEE. VSSUT Burla and Bhubaneswar government colleges follow. Private college closing ranks for UR extend beyond 40,000 in most branches.
OJEE Previous Year Cutoff Trends
The OJEE cutoff at top colleges has shown a steady tightening trend over four years. The table tracks UR closing ranks for LE B.Tech CSE at three key government colleges from 2022 to 2026.
| College | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 (Round 2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IGIT Sarang – CSE (UR) | 85 | 80 | 76 | 71 | 71 |
| VSSUT Burla – CSE (UR) | 29,800 | 28,400 | 26,600 | 24,900 | 24,500 |
| CET Bhubaneswar – CSE (UR) | 35,000 | 33,500 | 32,000 | 30,500 | 30,100 |
The UR closing rank at VSSUT Burla CSE tightened by 4,900 ranks from 2022 to 2025. It moved from 29,800 to 24,900. CET Bhubaneswar tightened by 4,500 ranks over the same period. IGIT Sarang stayed within the top 85 ranks every year. Its UR rank shifted by just 14 ranks from 2022 to 2025. A top-100 rank is the consistent threshold for this hardest seat.
The 2026 Round 2 data shows the trend continuing at a slower pace. VSSUT Burla shifted by 400 ranks from 2025. CET Bhubaneswar also shifted by 400 ranks in the same period. The Round 3 data after July 30 will give the final reading for the full-year shift in 2026.
For MCA, the UR closing rank at VSSUT Burla moved from 280 in 2022 to 227 in 2025. That is a shift of 53 ranks over four years. For MBA, demand has grown steadily. Top MBA colleges under OJEE close around rank 500 for UR candidates in recent years.
Ques. Why does the OJEE cutoff get tighter every year?
Ans. More diploma holders choose the lateral entry route each year. The total candidate pool for OJEE has grown year on year. Seat capacity at top colleges like VSSUT Burla and IGIT Sarang has not grown proportionally. This keeps pushing the closing rank lower (tighter) at the most preferred government colleges.
Ques. Which OJEE programme has the most competitive cutoff?
Ans. LE B.Tech CSE at IGIT Sarang has the tightest cutoff. The UR closing rank stays within the top 100 ranks every year. Among postgraduate programmes, MCA at VSSUT Burla is the most competitive. It closes around rank 230 for UR in Round 2 of 2026.
Marks vs Rank: OJEE 2026
Your OJEE rank depends on your total marks in the relevant paper. For LE B.Tech, the exam has 90 questions worth 4 marks each — a total of 360 marks. There is negative marking of 1 mark for every wrong answer. The table below gives an approximate rank for each marks range in the LE B.Tech paper.
| Marks Range (out of 360) | Approximate UR Rank | Likely Seat (UR Category) |
|---|---|---|
| 300 – 360 | 1 – 100 | IGIT Sarang – CSE |
| 250 – 299 | 100 – 1,000 | IGIT Sarang – other branches; top private CSE |
| 200 – 249 | 1,000 – 5,000 | Good seats at mid-tier government colleges |
| 150 – 199 | 5,000 – 15,000 | OUTR and CET Bhubaneswar – non-CSE branches |
| 120 – 149 | 15,000 – 30,000 | VSSUT Burla CSE (UR, Rounds 2–3) |
| 100 – 119 | 30,000 – 50,000 | Government colleges – civil, mechanical, electrical |
| 60 – 99 | 50,000 – 70,000 | Private colleges under OJEE counselling |
Ranks are approximate and based on OJEE 2025–2026 data trends. Actual rank depends on overall competition, paper difficulty, and tie-breaking rules in that year.
In case of a tie in marks, the candidate with higher Mathematics marks gets the better rank. If the tie remains, higher Physics marks decides it. If still tied, the older candidate gets the better rank.
How to Check OJEE Cutoff 2026
The OJEE 2026 closing ranks are available as downloadable PDFs on the official website. Follow these steps to find the closing rank for your preferred college and programme.
- Step 1: Visit the official OJEE website at ojee.nic.in.
- Step 2: Click on the Counselling section in the menu or homepage banner.
- Step 3: Click the Closing Ranks link for your round (Round 1, Round 2, or Round 3 after July 30).
- Step 4: Select your programme — LE Tech, MBA, MCA, LE B.Pharm, or others.
- Step 5: Download the PDF file for the round you want to check.
- Step 6: Find your category column (UR, SC, ST, SEBC, or PwD) in the PDF.
- Step 7: Compare your rank with the closing rank for your preferred college and branch.
If your rank is at or below the closing rank for a seat, you would have been eligible for it. Use Round 2 data to plan your Round 3 preferences. Check ojee.nic.in after August 3, 2026 for any spot round details.
OJEE Cutoff 2026 FAQs
Ques. What is the OJEE 2026 cutoff for CSE at IGIT Sarang?
Ans. The UR closing rank for LE B.Tech CSE at IGIT Sarang in Round 2 of OJEE 2026 is around 71. This is the most competitive lateral entry engineering seat in Odisha state counselling. The SC closing rank is around 350 and ST is around 800 for the same programme at IGIT Sarang.
Ques. When will OJEE 2026 Round 3 closing ranks be released?
Ans. The Round 3 seat allotment for OJEE 2026 is scheduled on July 30, 2026. The Round 3 closing ranks will be available on ojee.nic.in shortly after the allotment is published. This will be the last set of official closing ranks for the 2026 cycle.
Ques. What is the minimum qualifying percentile for OJEE 2026?
Ans. You need to score at or above the 50th percentile (UR) to be eligible for counselling. SC, ST, and SEBC candidates need the 40th percentile. This qualifying cutoff is separate from the closing rank needed to secure a specific seat at a specific college.
Ques. Does the OJEE cutoff change with each counselling round?
Ans. Yes, each round has its own closing rank. Round 1 tends to show the tightest closing ranks. Each subsequent round usually shows slightly higher closing ranks as the most sought-after seats fill first. The Round 1 vs Round 2 comparison in OJEE 2026 confirms this pattern across all colleges.
Ques. Can candidates from outside Odisha participate in OJEE counselling?
Ans. Yes, but only in the UR (General) category. Non-Odisha domicile candidates cannot claim SC, ST, or SEBC reserved seats. They compete in the UR pool only. This makes the UR closing rank more competitive at top colleges.
Ques. How is the OJEE rank decided in case of a tie in marks?
Ans. OJEE uses this order to break ties: the candidate with higher marks in Mathematics gets the better rank first. If the tie remains, higher marks in Physics decides. If the tie still holds, the older candidate gets the better rank.
Ques. What is the OJEE 2026 cutoff for MCA at VSSUT Burla?
Ans. The UR closing rank for MCA at VSSUT Burla in Round 2 of OJEE 2026 is around 230. The SC closing rank is around 580 and ST is around 1,200 for the same programme. This is the most competitive MCA seat available through OJEE counselling.
Ques. What score do I need to get CSE at VSSUT Burla through OJEE?
Ans. You need around 120 to 149 marks out of 360 in the OJEE LE B.Tech paper to fall in the 15,000 to 30,000 rank range. The UR closing rank for VSSUT Burla CSE in Round 2 of 2026 is around 24,500. Scoring above 140 marks gives you a strong chance at this seat in the UR category.
Ques. What happens if I miss the Round 3 closing rank?
Ans. If your rank falls outside Round 3 closing ranks, you will not secure a seat through regular OJEE 2026 counselling. Check ojee.nic.in after August 3, 2026 for any spot round announcements. Spot rounds sometimes open remaining seats at select colleges for eligible candidates.
Ques. Is OJEE cutoff different for Odisha domicile and non-domicile candidates?
Ans. Yes. Odisha domicile candidates can compete in UR, SC, ST, and SEBC categories based on their caste certificate. Non-domicile candidates can only compete in the UR category. This means both groups share the UR seat pool, making UR closing ranks at top colleges competitive.
Ques. How many rounds does OJEE 2026 counselling have?
Ans. OJEE 2026 counselling has three rounds. Round 1 allotment was on July 2, 2026. Round 2 allotment was on July 16, 2026. Round 3 (the final round) allotment is scheduled for July 30, 2026. Spot round details, if any, will be announced separately on ojee.nic.in after August 3, 2026.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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