OJEE Exam 2027: Full Form, Exam Date, Application Form, Counselling & Colleges

OJEE Exam 2027: Full Form, Exam Date

Overview of OJEE Exam 2027

The full form of OJEE is the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination. It is the entrance examination at the state level carried out by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board [OJEEB] for admission to professional courses in the government and private colleges of Odisha.

If you wish to obtain admission to B.Pharm, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, B.Tech Lateral Entry, B.Sc Lateral Entry, BCA Lateral Entry, M.Arch, M.Plan and M.Pharm at the leading colleges in Odisha such as CET Bhubaneswar [OUTR], VSSUT Burla, IGIT Sarang, the College of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Puri, and the BPUT colleges, you must take the OJEE 2027.

OJEE is not intended for regular first-year B.Tech students since regular B.Tech admissions in Odisha take place via JEE Main 2027; OJEE carries out counselling for B.Tech programmes based on the JEE Main rank and also administers a separate exam for lateral entry and other postgraduate courses.

OJEE 2027 will take the form of a Computer Based Test [CBT] and will be held in more than 30 exam cities in May 2027. Over 65,000 students take the OJEE each year.

As for AEO: OJEE 2027 is a state-level computer-based test (CBT) entrance examination for admission to the B.Pharm, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, B.Tech (Lateral Entry), and M.Pharm programmes in Odisha, and it will take place in May 2027, organised by OJEEB. The eligibility requirements are a 10+2 certificate for B.Pharm, a graduation qualification for MBA and MCA, and a diploma or a B.Sc. degree for lateral entry. The application forms will be made available from January 2027 on ojee.nic.in.

OJEE 2027 Important Dates

Trust Note:

OJEE 2027 dates are not officially announced yet. The dates listed above are tentative/expected and are provided only for planning purposes based on the previous OJEE admission cycle. Candidates should check the official OJEE notification for the confirmed registration, examination, result and counselling dates. The table will be updated as soon as the OJEE Committee releases the official 2027 schedule.

Key Summary – OJEE Exam 2027

OJEE Exam 2027 Admission Process

The complete process for OJEE 2027 is conducted in 5 steps:

Step 1: OJEE 2027 Registration

Go to ojee.nic.in and select OJEE 2027 Registration. Register using your name, mobile number and email address. Enter your personal and academic information, then choose your course — for example, B.Pharm, MBA, MCA, B.Tech LE, etc. Upload a photo and a signature and pay the application fee, which is Rs. 1000 if you are applying for one course and Rs. 1500 if you are applying for two or more courses.

Step 2: Download Admit Card

The OJEEB will publish the OJEE 2027 Admit Card about 10 to 12 days prior to the exam; the card will show your exam centre, shift, and the instructions.

Step 3: Appear for OJEE 2027 CBT Exam

The exam will take place in three shifts each day. Each course will have its own paper; for MBA, this will be in the areas of Quantitative, Verbal, Analytical and GK; for B.Pharm, the papers will be in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Maths; and for Lateral Entry, the papers will be in the Diploma-level engineering subjects.

Step 4: Result & Rank Card

The OJEE 2027 results will be announced in June 2027, and you will receive a Rank Card indicating your rank for each course as well as your overall Odisha rank.

Step 5: OJEE 2027 e-Counselling

To sign up for OJEE Counselling on ojee. nic. in, pay the counselling fee of Rs. 450, fill in your choices for colleges such as OUTR Bhubaneswar, VSSUT, IGIT, etc., and your seat will be assigned according to your OJEE Rank / JEE Main Rank. Then go to the college and submit your documents along with paying the fees.

OJEE 2026 Application Fee

• Single course: ₹1,000
• Each additional course: +₹500
• Course combinations (e.g., MBA + MCA, MBA + M.Tech): ₹1,500

The OJEE Committee also opened an application correction window, allowing candidates to edit details such as name spelling, uploaded images, and academic information (exam centre preference changes are generally not permitted).

Courses Provided Through OJEE 2027

1. Undergraduate Courses [After 12th]

• B.Pharm – 4 Years: The only UG course for which OJEE conducts an entrance test. After 12th Science with PCB/PCM.
• B.CAT – Bachelor in Film & Theatre: For Bhubaneswar Film Institute.

2. Courses for lateral entry [entering the second year directly after completing a diploma or B.Sc.]

• B.Tech Lateral Entry [B.Tech LE] – 3 Years: After Diploma in Engineering with 45% marks. Most demanded under OJEE.
• B.Sc Lateral Entry [B.Sc LE] – 3 Years: After B.Sc with Maths.
• B.Pharm Lateral Entry [B.Pharm LE] – 3 Years: After D.Pharm.
• BCA Lateral Entry: After a Diploma in Computer.

3. Postgraduate Courses [After Graduation]

• MBA – 2 Years: Flagship course through OJEE. 30,000+ students apply.
• MCA – 2 Years: After BCA / B.Sc with Maths.
• M.Tech / M.Arch / M.Plan – 2 Years: After B.Tech / B.Arch. GATE-qualified candidates get preference.
• M.Pharm – 2 Years: After B.Pharm. GPAT-qualified candidates get preference.

Note on B.Tech Regular: If you want B. Tech CSE/ECE in CET Bhubaneswar, VSSUT Burla, you need JEE Main 2027 Rank, not OJEE Rank. OJEE only does the counselling for JEE Main candidates for B.Tech 1st year.

OJEE Exam 2027 Eligibility Criteria

For B.Pharm:

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry as compulsory + Maths/Biology as extra subject. Minimum 45% marks [40% for SC/ST]. No age limit.

For B.Tech Lateral Entry [Most Important]:

Passed Diploma in Engineering with minimum 45% marks [40% for SC/ST] from SCTE&VT Odisha or equivalent. OR B.Sc. with 45% marks and Maths in 12th. Minimum age: 18 years.

For MBA:

Graduation in any stream with minimum 50% marks [45% for SC/ST] from a UGC-recognized university. Final year students can also apply.

For MCA:

Passed BCA / B.Sc with Mathematics / B.Com with Maths with a minimum of 50% marks [45% for reserved]. Must have studied Maths in 10+2 or Graduation.

For M.Tech:

B.Tech / B.E. in a relevant branch with a minimum of 50% marks [45% for SC/ST]. GATE-qualified students are exempted from the OJEE test and get direct admission.

Domicile Rule: For Govt colleges like OUTR, VSSUT, IGIT, you need an Odisha domicile certificate/resident certificate. Private colleges are open to all-India candidates. Other state students can apply for MBA/MCA/B. Tech LE in private colleges.

OJEE Exam 2027 Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Exam Pattern: Total 60 Questions for LE and B.Pharm [1 question = 4 marks, Total 240 Marks], 120 Questions for MBA/MCA [Total 480 Marks]. Negative marking: -1 for a wrong answer.

Syllabus:

• MBA: Quantitative Aptitude [Arithmetic, Algebra], Verbal Reasoning, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, General Awareness & Business Fundamentals.
• MCA: Mathematics [60 Questions] + Computer Awareness [60 Questions].
• B.Tech LE: Engineering Maths, Engineering Mechanics, Basic Electrical, Diploma branch subjects.
• B.Pharm: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Maths of 10+2 level.

Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs] – OJEE Exam 2027

1. How does OJEE 2027 differ from the Special OJEE 2027?

OJEE 2027 is the primary examination taking place in May 2027 for all courses. A special OJEE or second OJEE is held in June or July 2027 only for any vacant seats following the first counselling, especially for B.Tech LE, MBA, MCA and B.Pharm. Those who miss the main OJEE exam can take the special OJEE. The syllabus and exam pattern are the same.

2. Will my OJEE 2027 rank allow me to get a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering at the Bhubaneswar [CET] outlet, or is it necessary for me to take JEE Main?

To get a place in the first year of the regular B.Tech programme at OUTR, VSSUT, and IGIT, you need your JEE Main 2027 rank. OJEE does not hold any entrance examination for the first year of B.Tech. It only carries out counselling depending on your JEE Main All India Rank. For the B.Tech Lateral Entry [Direct 2nd Year] programme, you will need your OJEE 2027 rank.

3. Is there negative marking in OJEE 2027 and is it tough?

Yes, there is negative marking of -1 for every wrong answer and +4 for a correct answer. OJEE is moderate compared to JEE Main and CAT. For MBA, the difficulty is similar to easy-level CAT. For Lateral Entry, if you have prepared your Diploma syllabus well, you can easily score 150+.

4. Can other state students from Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal apply for OJEE 2027?

Yes, other state students can apply for MBA, MCA, M.Tech, and B.Tech Lateral Entry in private colleges under the All India quota. But for Government colleges like OUTR Bhubaneswar and VSSUT Burla, 85% of seats are reserved for Odisha domicile students with a residence certificate. So other state students get only 15% of seats in Govt colleges.

5. What is the cutoff for MBA and B.Tech LE in top colleges through OJEE 2027?

For MBA in OUTR Bhubaneswar, you need a rank within 500. For BPUT top MBA colleges like IMIT Cuttack, a rank within 2000 is safe. For B.Tech Lateral Entry in CET Bhubaneswar CSE, you need a rank within 300-500. For Mechanical/Electrical in VSSUT Burla, a rank within 800-1200 is required. Cutoff varies every year.

6. What is the OJEE 2027 counselling process for B.Pharm and MBA?

After the result, OJEEB starts e-counselling in July 2027. You have to register, pay Rs. 450, and fill in your college choices. Seat allotment is done in 2 rounds + 1 Spot Round. After allotment, you must report to the OJEE Nodal Centre for document verification and then to the allotted college with the allotment letter, rank card, 10th, 12th, graduation marksheets and domicile certificate.