Odisha Joint Entrance Examination
Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee · Online (Computer-Based Test) · Annual
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OJEE Cutoff
Category-wise cutoff marks and ranks for previous years.
2024 Cutoff
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| OBC | — | — |
| SC | — | — |
| ST | — | — |
| EWS | — | — |
2023 Cutoff
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| General | — | — |
| OBC | — | — |
| SC | — | — |
| ST | — | — |
| EWS | — | — |
2022 Cutoff
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| General | — | — |
| OBC | — | — |
| SC | — | — |
| ST | — | — |
| EWS | — | — |
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About Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) 2027
The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee. Preparing for the OJEE requires systematic practice, conceptual clarity, and regular self-evaluation. Our platform offers dynamic mock tests, previous years' resolved papers, and AI-enabled analysis to help you secure a top rank.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is OJEE and what programmes can I apply for through it?
OJEE (Odisha Joint Entrance Examination) is conducted by the OJEE Committee, Odisha, for admission to BTech lateral entry (2nd year), MCA, MBA, M.Tech, M.Pharm, PGDM, and B.Pharm lateral entry programmes in Odisha government and private institutions. For BTech direct entry (1st year), JEE Main scores are used. OJEE is particularly important for lateral entry BTech admissions for diploma holders seeking to upgrade to a degree programme in Odisha.
How does OJEE work for BTech first-year admissions?
For BTech first-year admissions in Odisha, JEE Main scores are used (not OJEE). OJEE is primarily for lateral entry (2nd year) BTech admissions for diploma holders, and for postgraduate programmes like MCA and M.Tech. However, OJEE committee also manages the overall counselling process for all engineering admissions in Odisha, using JEE Main ranks for direct BTech admissions. Students appearing for direct BTech in Odisha must focus on JEE Main preparation.
How many engineering colleges and seats are available in Odisha?
Odisha has over 80 engineering colleges affiliated to BPUT (Biju Patnaik University of Technology) with approximately 40,000+ engineering seats. Top institutions include NIT Rourkela (via JEE), College of Engineering and Technology Bhubaneswar (CET), Silicon Institute of Technology, KIIT University, and various government engineering colleges in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Berhampur, and Sambalpur. KIIT and XIMB Bhubaneswar are among the best-ranked private institutions in East India.
What is the marking scheme for OJEE PCM exam?
OJEE has a +4/-1 marking scheme for PCM questions. Each correct answer earns 4 marks and each wrong answer results in a 1-mark deduction. With 120 questions totalling 480 marks, accuracy is critical. Unlike exams with no negative marking, students should be judicious about guessing—only attempt a question if at least two of the four options can be eliminated. This differential marking rewards subject knowledge and penalises random guessing.
Can OJEE lateral entry BTech students choose any college in Odisha?
Yes, OJEE lateral entry qualified students can participate in centralised counselling conducted by the OJEE Committee and choose from all participating government and private engineering colleges in Odisha. Seat allocation is based on OJEE merit rank, category reservation, and branch preference. Government colleges in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack are most popular for lateral entry, as they offer affordable fee structures with good placement records. Private colleges like KIIT also fill lateral entry seats through OJEE counselling.
How to Prepare for OJEE
For direct BTech admissions in Odisha, prepare for JEE Main rather than OJEE, as first-year BTech admissions use JEE Main ranks.
For OJEE lateral entry BTech, diploma-level Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics must be thoroughly revised along with Class 12 standard topics.
The +4/-1 marking scheme requires accuracy over quantity—practise solving with careful elimination rather than guessing randomly.
Practise CBT-mode mock tests as OJEE is conducted online, and getting comfortable with on-screen navigation helps save time during the exam.