The registration for Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) 2026 has started officially. Those who are planning to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, pharmacy, management, and other disciplines can now submit their applications online via the official OJEE 2026 registration portal. Now that the application window is open, students must thoroughly check the eligibility requirements, important dates, and exam instructions so that they can register without any issues.
The OJEE exam date 2026 is May 4 2026 and will go on till May 9, 2026. The OJEE 2026 result will be declared in the month of June 2026 after which the counselling process will start in July 2026.
Important Dates for OJEE 2026
Event
Date (Tentative)
Notes
Application Start
January 28, 2026
The registration portal is now live
Last Date to Apply
March 22, 2026
No extensions expected
Admit Card Release
April 20, 2026
Download from the official website
Examination Dates
May 4 - May 9, 2026
Conducted in multiple sessions
Result Declaration
June 2026
Merit list published online
Counselling & Seat Allotment
July - August 2026
Based on rank and preferences
OJEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must ensure they meet the following requirements before applying:
Course Category
Educational Qualification
Age Limit
B.Tech / B.Pharm
Completion of Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology
Minimum age: 17 years
MBA / MCA
Graduation in any discipline with minimum qualifying marks
No upper age limit
M.Tech / M.Pharm
Relevant undergraduate degree in the chosen specialization
No upper age limit
How to Apply Online for OJEE 2026
Step 1: Candidates who are looking to apply for OJEE 2026 must go to the official OJEE website https://ojee.nic.in/
Step 2: On that link, click on the OJEE 2026 Registration link.
Step 3: Fill in personal details like academic qualifications and course preferences.
Step 4: Once all the details are filled then upload scanned copies of the photograph, signature, and required documents.
Step 5: After uploading all the documents, pay the application fee online through the available payment methods.
Step 6: Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
OJEE 2026 Application Fee Structure
Course Category
Expected Fee
Single Course (e.g., B.Tech)
INR 1,000
Multiple Courses Combination
INR 1,500
MBA/MCA/M.Tech/M.Pharm
INR 1,000
OJEE 2026 Exam Pattern Overview
Section
Number of Questions
Duration
Physics
60
3 hours total
Chemistry
60
Mathematics/Biology
60
Aptitude (MBA/MCA)
120
2 hours
Marking Scheme: +4 marks for each correct answer, -1 mark for incorrect response.
Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT).
Why OJEE 2026 Exam Important?
OJEE unlocks the doors of prestigious institutions in Odisha by providing thousands of seats in government and private colleges. The OJEE syllabus contains a mixture of topics from the 12th grade class of the Odisha board. The examination is a fair and merit based admission process, which basically means students from all walks of life will have an equal chance of getting into a good technical or professional college.
Since the OJEE 2026 application form is out, candidates are advised to complete their registration as soon as possible to avoid missing the last day. It will be very important to stay informed of the latest news, exam dates, eligibility criteria, and preparation plans for the exam. The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination is definitely a good exam for students who want to make their career in engineering, pharmacy, management, and other such fields.
