Odisha Joint Entrance Examination
Conducted by OJEEB
Exam Date
May 4-10, 2026
Application
January 28, 2026
Total Marks
480
Mode
Online
The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEEB) for admission to various undergraduate, postgraduate, and lateral entry programs including B.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Pharm, and B.Pharm in colleges across Odisha. The exam is conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) mode and assesses candidates on multiple sections depending on the course applied for. With a total of 120 questions and a duration of 2 hours for most courses, OJEE offers a moderate difficulty level with a marking scheme of +4 for correct answers and -1 for incorrect answers. Candidates with a valid Class 12 pass certificate (for UG) or Bachelor's degree (for PG) are eligible to apply. The selection process includes centralized counselling conducted by the OJEE Board. OJEE is particularly popular among candidates seeking admission to engineering and management programs in Odisha's government and private colleges.
Conducting Body
OJEE Board
Exam Level
State
Exam Frequency
Once a year
Exam Mode
Online (CBT)
Exam Duration
2 hours (120 minutes)
Total Questions
120
Total Marks
480
Sections
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability, General Awareness
Marking Scheme
+4 for correct, -1 for incorrect
Total Accepting Colleges
200+
| Conducted By | OJEEB |
| Conducting Body | Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board |
| Official Website | https://ojee.nic.in |
| Helpline Email | odishaojee@gmail.com |
| Helpline Phone | +91 674 2382108 |
| Languages | English |
| Streams | Engineering, Management |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Year | Registrations | Appeared | Qualified | Qualifying Score | Top Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 65,742 | 56,047 | 9,507 | Varies by course | 480/480 |
| 2025 | 62,000+ | 53,000+ | Data not available | Varies by course | 480/480 |
| 2024 | 58,000+ | 50,000+ | Data not available | Varies by course | 480/480 |