| Updated On - May 4, 2026
The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) 2026 has officially begun today, May 4, 2026, with the OJEE Committee conducting the Basic B.Sc. Nursing paper across 3 shifts at examination centres in Odisha and select cities outside the state. Candidates can check live updates, shift-wise paper analysis, answer key information and exam day insights on the official website, ojee.nic.in. The full OJEE 2026 schedule runs from May 4 to May 10, 2026 across multiple courses including B.Pharm, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, Lateral Entry and Nursing programmes.
OJEE 2026 begins today, May 4, 2026, with Basic B.Sc. Nursing paper conducted in 3 shifts — 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
- The exam is being held in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across 39 cities in Odisha and select centres outside the state.
- Approximately 1 lakh candidates are expected to appear for OJEE 2026, a notable rise from 80,324 candidates who took OJEE 2025.
- Last year, OJEE 2025 was conducted from May 2 to May 12, 2025, with results announced in the first week of June.
Note: OJEE 2026 follows a multi-day, multi-shift schedule. Candidates must rely on their admit card for exact exam date, shift timing and centre details. Course-wise papers are scheduled across May 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, 2026.
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In this article, we will cover all live updates on the OJEE 2026 exam, including shift-wise paper analysis, student reactions, difficulty level review, expected cutoff trends, answer key release information and provisional answer key objection process.
The third and final shift of OJEE 2026 Day 1 concluded at 6:30 PM today. With this, the Basic B.Sc. Nursing paper for Shift 3 (4:30 PM to 6:30 PM) has been completed. The OJEE Committee has confirmed that Day 1 of OJEE 2026 was conducted smoothly across all three shifts at exam centres in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Berhampur, Rourkela, Sambalpur and other cities. The Basic B.Sc. Nursing paper continues tomorrow, May 5, 2026, in Shift 1 and Shift 2, while Shift 3 will host the B.Pharm paper.
Source: ojee.nic.in
Shift 3 of the Basic B.Sc. Nursing paper is currently underway from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Based on the trends from Shift 1 and Shift 2 today, candidates can expect the following pattern:
| Section | No. of Questions | Expected Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 30 | Moderate |
| Chemistry | 30 | Easy to Moderate |
| Biology (Botany + Zoology) | 40 | Moderate |
| English & General Knowledge | 20 | Easy |
| Total | 120 | Moderate |
Source: OJEE Official Notification
The second shift of OJEE 2026 (1:00 PM to 3:00 PM) ended at 3:00 PM today. Initial reactions from candidates appearing for the Basic B.Sc. Nursing paper:
- Biology section was termed moderate, with most questions from NCERT Class 11 and 12 Botany and Zoology.
- Physics was rated as the toughest section by most candidates, with numerical-based questions on Mechanics, Optics and Electrostatics.
- Chemistry was relatively easier, with a balanced mix of Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry.
- English and General Knowledge sections were rated easy to attempt within the time limit.
Most students reported that the 2-hour duration was sufficient to attempt the 120-question paper.
The OJEE Committee will release the provisional answer key for OJEE 2026 on the official website ojee.nic.in within a few days of the completion of all course-wise papers. Based on previous year trends:
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Provisional Answer Key Release | 2nd or 3rd week of May 2026 |
| Objection Window | 3 to 5 days from release |
| Objection Fee per Question | Rs. 1,000 per question |
| Final Answer Key Release | Last week of May 2026 |
| OJEE 2026 Result Declaration | 1st week of June 2026 |
Source: Collegedunia OJEE Page
The second shift of OJEE 2026 has begun at 1:00 PM today at all designated examination centres. Candidates appearing for the Basic B.Sc. Nursing paper in Shift 2 will write the exam from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The OJEE Committee has confirmed smooth conduct of Shift 1 with no major technical issues reported. Reporting time for Shift 2 candidates was 12:00 PM (one hour before the exam start time).
Source: ojee.nic.in
The OJEE 2026 Basic B.Sc. Nursing paper follows a standard MCQ-based marking scheme. Candidates can use this to estimate their score post-exam:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Questions | 120 MCQs |
| Duration | 2 Hours (120 minutes) |
| Marks per Correct Answer | +4 |
| Negative Marking | -1 per wrong answer |
| Total Marks | 480 |
| Language | English only |
The first shift of OJEE 2026 concluded at 11:00 AM today. Candidates who appeared for the Basic B.Sc. Nursing paper in Shift 1 (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM) are now exiting the exam centres. The OJEE Committee reported smooth conduct of the first shift, with biometric verification, ID checks and CBT login completed without major glitches at most centres in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Berhampur and Sambalpur.
Source: ojee.nic.in
Candidates appearing in remaining shifts today and across the OJEE 2026 schedule must carry the following documents and follow exam centre rules:
| Required Documents | Prohibited Items |
|---|---|
| Printed OJEE 2026 Admit Card (with photograph pasted) | Mobile phones, smartwatches, fitness bands |
| Original valid photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID / Passport / Driving License) | Calculators, electronic gadgets, Bluetooth devices |
| 2 passport-size colour photographs (same as application form) | Books, notes, study material, paper |
| Transparent water bottle (optional) | Food items, wallets, handbags, metallic accessories |
Note: Showing the admit card on a digital device (mobile/tablet) is strictly prohibited and may lead to disqualification. A printed hard copy is mandatory.
The OJEE 2026 examination has officially begun. Shift 1 commenced at 9:00 AM today with the Basic B.Sc. Nursing paper being conducted across all designated CBT centres in Odisha and select cities outside the state. The shift will continue until 11:00 AM. Candidates were required to report at the centre by 8:00 AM, complete biometric verification, frisking, and CBT login formalities before the exam start time.
Source: ojee.nic.in
The OJEE 2026 examination is being conducted from May 4 to May 10, 2026, across multiple courses. Here is the day-wise schedule confirmed by the OJEE Committee:
| Date | Shift 1 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) | Shift 2 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM) | Shift 3 (4:30 PM - 6:30 PM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May 2026 | Basic B.Sc. Nursing | Basic B.Sc. Nursing | Basic B.Sc. Nursing |
| 05 May 2026 | Basic B.Sc. Nursing | Basic B.Sc. Nursing | B.Pharm |
| 06 May 2026 | B.Pharm | B.Pharm | B.Pharm |
| 07 May 2026 | Integrated MBA / M.Sc. Nursing | MBA | MBA |
| 08 May 2026 | LE Tech (Diploma) | LE Tech (Diploma) | LE Tech (Diploma) |
| 09 May 2026 | LE Tech (Diploma) | MCA / M.Sc. (Comp. Sc.) | MCA / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing |
| 10 May 2026 | M.Pharm / M.Arch / M.Plan / M.Tech | LE Tech B.Sc. | Post Basic Diploma Nursing / B.CAT / LE Pharm |
Candidates appearing for OJEE 2026 today must follow these last-minute exam day guidelines to avoid any inconvenience at the exam centre:
| Step | Guideline |
|---|---|
| 1 | Reach the exam centre at least 1 hour before the shift start time. |
| 2 | Carry the printed OJEE 2026 admit card with a passport-size photo pasted on it. |
| 3 | Carry one original valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport). |
| 4 | Complete biometric verification, frisking and document check at the entry gate. |
| 5 | Login to the CBT system using credentials provided on the admit card. |
| 6 | Read the on-screen instructions carefully before the exam timer starts. |
| 7 | Do not leave the seat without permission from the invigilator during the exam. |
According to data released by the OJEE Committee, around 1 lakh candidates have registered for OJEE 2026 across all UG, PG and Lateral Entry courses. This is a notable rise compared to OJEE 2025, where:
- Total registered candidates in 2025: 92,488
- Candidates who actually appeared in 2025: 80,324
- Attendance rate in 2025: ~86.84%
- Candidates from outside Odisha in 2025: ~15%
The 2026 registration saw nearly a 40% surge in interest particularly for MBA, Nursing and Lateral Entry courses, reflecting the rising demand for state-level professional courses in Odisha.
OJEE 2026 is being conducted across 39 cities in Odisha and select locations outside the state. The exam city is mentioned on the candidate's admit card. Major exam centre cities include:
- Inside Odisha: Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Berhampur, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Balasore, Puri, Angul, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Jeypore, Baripada, Bhadrak, Jharsuguda, Kendrapara, Koraput, Phulbani, Rayagada, Sundargarh, Bolangir.
- Outside Odisha: Kolkata (West Bengal), Ranchi (Jharkhand), Patna (Bihar), Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Hyderabad (Telangana), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Guwahati (Assam), Delhi (NCR).
The final exam centre allotted to each candidate is mentioned on the OJEE 2026 admit card and cannot be changed.
The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) 2026 begins today, May 4, 2026, marking the start of one of Odisha's most important state-level entrance examinations. Conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee (OJEEB), the OJEE 2026 schedule was announced on April 23, 2026, and admit cards have been available for download since April 25, 2026. Day 1 will be dedicated entirely to the Basic B.Sc. Nursing paper across all 3 shifts. Candidates are advised to verify their exam centre, reporting time and required documents on their admit card before leaving home.
Source: ojee.nic.in
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