OJEE 2027
Odisha Joint Entrance Examination
OJEE is the Odisha state-level entrance test used for B.Pharm, lateral entry to B.Tech and B.Pharm, MBA, MCA, M.Tech and other courses. First-year B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Plan admission in Odisha does not use an OJEE paper; it uses JEE Main.
- Conducted by
- OJEE Committee, Government of Odisha (OJEE Office, Gandamunada, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar)
- Mode
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Frequency
- Once a year, with a 2nd/Special OJEE held for vacant-seat candidates
- Duration
- 1 to 2 hours depending on the course (2 hours for B.Pharm)
OJEE 2027 Eligibility
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official OJEE Committee, Government of Odisha notices
Eligibility differs by course. The 2026 brochure follows the AICTE process handbook and notes that updates apply at counselling.
Course-wise qualification
| Course | Qualification |
|---|---|
| B.Pharm | 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry compulsory, plus Maths or Biology |
| LE B.Tech | 3-year diploma with at least 45% (40% reserved), or B.Sc with at least 45% (40% reserved) and Maths at 10+2, or D.Voc |
| LE B.Pharm | Diploma in Pharmacy with at least 45% (40% reserved) |
| Integrated MBA | 10+2 with at least 45% (40% reserved) |
| MBA | 3-year bachelor degree with at least 50% (45% reserved) |
| MCA | BCA or CS degree, or B.Sc/B.Com/B.A. with Maths, with at least 50% (45% reserved) |
| M.Tech, M.Arch, M.Plan | Relevant bachelor degree with at least 50% (45% reserved) |
| M.Pharm | B.Pharm with at least 55% (50% reserved) |
Domicile and category
- Odisha state category: 10+2 (or the qualifying degree for master courses) passed from a recognised institution in Odisha, or parents are natives of Odisha, or the parent or spouse is a Government of Odisha or Government of India employee serving in Odisha.
- Reservations apply only to natives of Odisha and need an online nativity certificate.
- Brochure reservation figures for B.Tech: SC 8%, ST 12%, EWS 10%, PwD 5%, ex-servicemen 3%, women 30%. These are indicative and may change by government order.
Age and attempts
The brochure does not set an age limit for the engineering and pharmacy papers and says OJEE is not responsible for service regulations where age matters. The age rule of 17 years as on 31 December 2026 applies to Basic B.Sc Nursing. No attempt limit is stated.
Special cases
- Candidates appearing in 10+2 in 2026 were allowed to apply for courses that accept appearing candidates, subject to passing at counselling.
- Diploma holders can also seek first-year B.Tech seats only when lateral entry vacancies are exhausted.
- Nursing programmes have their own eligibility including Odia knowledge and registration rules; see the brochure.