Question 1

What is OJEE and what programmes can I apply for through it?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How does OJEE work for BTech first-year admissions?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How many engineering colleges and seats are available in Odisha?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What is the marking scheme for OJEE PCM exam?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Can OJEE lateral entry BTech students choose any college in Odisha?

Accepted Answer

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.

Subject / Section	Questions	Marks per Q	Total Marks	Time (approx)
Physics	40	+4	160	40 min
Chemistry	40	+4	160	40 min
Mathematics	40	+4	160	40 min
Total	120	—	480	120 min

Phase	Time Budget	Target Questions
First pass (attempt easy Qs)	72 min	84 Qs
Second pass (attempt medium)	36 min	24 Qs
Review & guess	12 min	Remaining

Year	Questions	Duration	Key Change
2025	120	120 min	Current pattern
2024	120	120 min	No major change
2023	120	120 min	Section added

OJEE Exam Pattern 2027 — Complete Question Paper Structure

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Year-wise Pattern Changes

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