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OJEE 2025 Exam Information

The registration for OJEE 2025 is anticipated to commence in the last week of January 2025. The application form will be accessible on the official OJEE website, ojee.nic.in. The OJEE 2025 exam is expected to take place in the first week of May 2025 in a computer-based test format across multiple test centers nationwide. Candidates interested in appearing for the exam must complete the registration process online.

Odisha Joint Entrance Examination is a state-level exam for admission to various undergraduate, master’s, and lateral entry programmes. It is a centralised state-run exam for admission to many private and public medical, engineering, and management institutions in Odisha. B. Architecture, B. Pharmacy, BDS, MBA, MCA, PDCM, PGDM, M. Pharma, and M. Tech are among the courses examined after the 12th grade. MBSS and B. Tech courses were previously included, but they were removed after the announcement of the All India Pre Medical Test (AIPMT) and JEE (Main).

The OJEE exam is scheduled after the release of the JEE Main results. To acquaint yourself with the OJEE 2025 Syllabus, exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level, you can access previous OJEE question papers and sample papers in PDF format. The OJEE Committee will activate the link for the official OJEE 2025 Mock Test for each course on the official website. Taking the OJEE Mock Test allows candidates to gain real-time insight and analysis of the exam.

Candidates should take note that each correct answer in the OJEE exam earns +4 marks, while each incorrect answer results in a deduction of 1 mark. To ensure accuracy during the exam, it is advisable to solve as many mock tests as possible.

The number of students taking the exam has increased to around 300,000. The exam is accompanied by students who studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in the pure science stream in class 12 level. It is currently only being conducted for engineering colleges due to the announcement of the All India Common Medical Entrance Exam (NEET).

The following are the highlights of the OJEE 2025 exam:

Exam Name	Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE)
Conducting Body	OJEE Board (OJEEB)
Exam Level	State
Mode of Application	Online
Mode of Examination	Offline
Courses offered	Undergraduate, Lateral Entry and post graduate
Candidates expected to appear	55000
Admission Courses offered	First -Degree courses in Pharmacy Lateral Admission to second year (Engineering/Technology/Pharmacy/MCA) First-year master’s degree Courses in M. Arch, M. pharm, M. Tech, B.Tech, Computer application, M. Plan, Business Administration (MBA)
Official Website and Email	https://www.odishajee.com/index.php [email protected]

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination has different forms for different courses, and candidates must carefully select the course code and application form for admission. The OJEE entrance exam is held in 20 cities and is held in May or April.

The following are the top ten OJEE exam participating institutes:

Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Sambalpur
Orissa School of Mining Engineering, Keonjhar
Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang
CV Raman College of Engineering, Bhubaneswar
Government College of Engineering, Kalahandi
Parala Maharaja Engineering College, Berhampur
Silicon Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar
Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Gunupur
Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar
Gandhi Institute for Technological Advancement, Bhubaneswar

OJEE 2025 Exam Date

The Odisha Joint Entrance Exam Board has not yet released the important dates for the Odisha Joint Entrance Exam in 2025. The main exam will be held in offline mode from Second week of May 2025. The duration of the examination varies by program and can range from 2 to 3 hours.

Events	Dates 2025 (Tentative)
Starting of online registration process	Last week of January 2025
Last date to apply	Third week of March 2025
Last date for fee payment	Third week of March 2025
Availability of Admit Card	Last week of April 2025
OJEE 2025 Exam	Second week of May 2025
Release of Answer key	Last week of May 2025
Announcement of Result	First week of June 2025
Starting of Counselling	To be notified

Candidates taking the entrance exam for B. Pharm or B. Pharma (Lateral Entry) / PGAT for M. Tech / M. Arch / M Plan / M Pharm / MCA / MCA (Lateral Entry) / MBA should review the exam timetable below for the exam to be held from Second week of May 2025:

Date

First Sitting

Second Sitting

from Second week of May 2025

9 AM to 12 Noon

9 AM to 10 AM

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

2 PM to 4 PM

Test for first year Pharmacy

Test for B. Sc. Lateral entry to engineering.

Test for LE (Pharma)

Test for M. Pharma

Test for Integrated MBA

Test for M Plan

Test for first year MCA

Test for Lateral Entry to MCA

Test for Post Graduate Admission Test for M Tech or M Arch

Test for MBA

Test for Lateral Entry Diploma Holder to Engineering and Technology

OJEE 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidate Before applying for OJEE, candidates should make sure that they meet the eligibility requirements. The OJEE board has established the following criteria for eligibility:

The candidate should be a citizen of India
To apply for the exam, NRI candidates must have an Indian passport.
For admission to government colleges, candidates must be residents of Odisha.
Candidates who do not reside in the state of Odisha will be ineligible for admission to government colleges.
For undergraduate courses, the candidate must be at least 17 years old. For the OJEE course, there is no upper limit.
The lateral Entry courses have no specific age requirements, but candidates must have completed a diploma or degree programme.
Candidates for postgraduate courses must be at least 21 years old, with no upper age limit specified.

The course wise detailed eligibility criteria are as follows:

Course	Qualifying Exam	Minimum Marks	Age limit
B. Tech	Must have JEE Main Score and must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as the compulsory subjects	Percentage in class 12 is 45% for general and 40% for SC/ST	There is no age limit
B. Arch	JEE Main Rank is required to apply	For Architecture Course must have scored 50% in PCM For Marine Engineering must have scored 60% in PCM	There is no age limit
B. Pharma	Must be from science stream with Physics and Chemistry as Compulsory subjects along with any one from Mathematics or Biotechnology or Biology or Technical vocational	General candidates must have scored 45% and SC/ST candidates 40% in aggregate	There is no age limit
M. Tech	Must have Bachelors /Masters degree in B. Tech or M.Sc	Must have scored 50% for general candidates and 45% for SC/ST	There is no age limit
M.B. A	Candidates must be Graduate or have bachelor’s degree in engineering or Architecture or Technology or Pharmacy	Must have scored at least 50% for general candidates or 45% for SC/ST category candidates	There is no age limit
MCA	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline however Business Mathematics will not be considered. Should have mathematics in 12 or graduation	Must have scored 50% for general candidates and 45% for SC / ST category candidates	There is no age limit
BAMS & BHMS Courses	Must have passed 12th with subjects Physics, Chemistry & Biology (Botany & Zoology) Candidates should pass NEET 2025 exam	Must have scored minimum 50% marks for General Candidates and 40% for SC/ST candidates in PCB	Should be 17 years and above as on 31st December
Admission to Lateral Entry Courses (Diploma Holders)	Must have completed 3 years diploma in engineering /technology	Must have scored minimum 45% marks for general candidates and 40% marks for SC/ST candidates	There is no age limit
LE TECH (Marine)	Must have diploma in Marine, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics	Must have scored 55% marks	There is no age limit
Lateral Entry courses (B. Sc. Or +3 Sc. Students)	Must have bachelor’s degree in science subjects of Engineering Graphics/Engineering Drawing and Engineering Mechanics of the 1st year engineering course	Must have scored 45% marks for general candidates or 40% for SC/ST candidates	There is no age limit

OJEE 2025 Registration

The OJEE 2025 application process will be conducted online. The registration form will be accessible on the official OJEE website (https://www.ojee.nic.in/). Students intending to take the OJEE exam must complete and submit the online application form before the specified deadline. From last week of January 2025, applicants will be required to fill out an application form. Candidates would have to choose between the six different types of courses available. The cost application is modified according to the forms; form E costs INR 1500, while all other forms cost INR 1000. It should be noted that applications with incomplete information or those submitted after the deadline will be rejected by the authorities.

Candidates should be cautious when filling out the application form because they will not inform or ask them to complete the data in the form.

Candidates can fill out the OJEE application form 2025 by following the steps below:

Applicants must first register for the exam by providing the necessary information.
After submitting their information, candidates will receive a registration number.
Following registration, candidates must fill out additional qualification information in the application form.
The photograph, signature, and left thumb impression must all be uploaded next. The documents should be saved in JPEG or JPG format, and the file sizes should be as follows:

Documents Required	File Size	File Dimensions
Photograph of the candidate	5 to 99 KB	3.5 * 4.5 cm
Signature of the candidate	5 to 50 KB	3.5 * 1.5 cm
Thumb Impression of the candidate	5 to 50 KB	3.5 * 1.5 cm

Candidates should double-check all details before submitting the final version, as they will not be able to edit or modify it after that.
Candidates can then pay their fees online using any of the available options.
It is strongly advised that candidates print out the confirmation page for future reference.

OJEE 2025 Exam Pattern

For all courses, the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination has a different pattern. The exam will be conducted in English and will be conducted offline. The question paper contains multiple choice questions, and answers must be written in black or blue ink. Candidates will receive four points for each correct answer and one point for each incorrect answer. Candidates will be given an OMR sheet that is divided into two sections: Part A and Part B. Part A will contain the basic information such as the candidate’s roll number, question booklet number, name and signature, na me of exam centre, and invigilator’s signature. Part B is where candidates will mark their answers. The OJEE will have questions with equal weighting. The Odisha Joint Entrance Exam is typically held in three sessions, as follows:

Candidates taking Physics and Chemistry (for B. Pharma / BHMS / BAMS), MBA, M. Plan, and LE Diploma Courses should attend Session 1.

Duration	2 hours
Timing of the session	9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Questions format	Multiple Choice Questions
Number of Questions	120
Marking Scheme	+4 for correct answer -1 for wrong answer
Language	English

Candidates taking Mathematics (for B. Pharm / BHMS / BAMS) LE B. Sc Engineering (+3 Sc.) should attend Session 2. LE Integrated B.Pharm MBA (5 Years) M. Pharm. and M. Strategy:

Duration	1 hour
Timing of the session	12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Questions Format	Multiple Choice Questions
Number of Questions	60 to 90 based on course
Marking Scheme	+4 marks for correct answer -1 marks for wrong answer
Medium	English

Session 3 is further divided into 2 slots. The highlights of Slot 1 are as follows:

Duration	1 Hour
Timing of the session	02:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Courses	Biology for B. Pharm / BHMS /BAMS
Types of Questions	Multiple Choice questions
Number of questions	60
Marking Scheme	+4 for correct answer -1 for wrong answer
Medium of Exam	English

The highlights of Slot 2 are as follows:

Duration	2 hours
Timing	02:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Courses	MCA program
Question format	Multiple Choice Question
Number of Questions	60 -120
Marking Scheme	+4 for correct answer -1 for Wrong answer
Language	English

OJEE 2025 Syllabus

The Orissa Board usually posts the OJEE syllabus on their official website, and the syllabus is nearly unchanged from previous years. The following are important topics for each section:

Stream	Subject	Topics
For Pharmacy	Physics	Physics Syllabus for the OJEE B. Pharm is considered to be the toughest section in the exam. The topics for the section include Heat and Thermodynamics, Current Electricity, Optics, Wave Motion and SHM, Measurements and motion, Electricity and Magnetism, Liquids, Relativity and Nuclear Physics, Characteristics of Materials.
	Chemistry	The syllabus of Chemistry includes the topics such as Equilibrium, Chemical Kinetics, Solutions, Introduction to organic Chemistry, Aromatic Compounds, Types of Chemical Reactions, Solid State of Matter, Liquid state of Matter, Types of Chemical Reactions, Solutions, Gaseous State of Matter, Nuclear Chemistry, Non-Metals and properties, Chemical bonds, Biochemistry, Aromatic Compounds, Chemistry in service of mankind.
	Mathematics	Mathematics Syllabus includes the topics Calculus – Differential and Integral, Vectors, Quadratic Polynomials, Sequence and Series, Coordinate Geometry of two dimensions, Probability and Statistics Logic Sequence and Series, Algebra of Sets, Vectors, Number System, Differential Calculus, Determinants and Matrices, the calculus, Trigonometry, Differential Equations, Coordinate geometry of three dimensions, Number Systems, Quadratic Polynomials
	Biology	Biology Syllabus includes the topics Control and Coordination, Animal Reproduction and Human Development, Human Physiology and Biology in Human Welfare, Genetics and Evolution, Ecology, Diversity of Plant life, Plant Physiology and Processes in Plants
LE Diploma		AC Theory, Storage Devices, wiring and power building and basic syllabus of electrical Engineering, Fundamentals, Storage Devices, Conversion of Electrical Energy, generation of Electrical power, AC theory, Measuring instruments, Wiring and power building. Syllabus for Mathematics include topics of Calculus, Statistics and Probability, vector Algebra and Trigonometry, Ordinary Differential Equation, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry of three Dimension, Algebra, Calculus Matrices and Determinants, Analytical Geometry, Statistics and Probability. And Engineering Mechanics include Force Moments, Simple Lifting Machine, Centre of Gravity and Moment of Inertia, Simple Stress and Strain, Friction Dynamics, and Gear Drive.
LE B Sc	Mathematics	The syllabus of Mathematics includes topics such as Logic, Algebra of Sets, Sequence and Series, Differential Calculus, Vectors, Number System, Integral Calculus, Determinants and Matrices, Coordinate Geometry of three dimensions, Statistics and Probability, Number System, Trigonometry, Differential Equations, Coordinate geometry of two dimensions, Quadratic Polynomials.
	Physics	The syllabus of Physics includes topics like Mechanics, Oscillations, Physical Optics, Motion of charged particles in electric and magnetic field, Quantum Mechanics, Solid State Physics, Week Spectra, Electrostatics, Magnetostatics, Electric Current Magnetism, Kinetic Theory of Matter, Band Structure, Electronics, Field effect Transistors, Thermodynamics, Time Varying Fields, Kinetic theory of Gases, Electromagnetic Waves, Solid State Devices, Semiconductor Devices.
	Chemistry	The syllabus of Chemistry includes topics like Chemical Bonding, s-Block Elements, Thermochemistry, Thermodynamics, Phase equilibrium, Chemical equilibrium p-Block Elements, Electrochemistry-I, Coordination Compounds, Chemistry of Noble Gases, Electrochemistry-II Structure, Atomic Structure, Stereochemistry of Organic, bonding and mechanism of Organic reactions, compounds, Periodic Properties.
MBA		The question paper has divided into 5 sections which are as follows: • Verbal Reasoning – it is to test the ability of the candidates to think constructively and vocabulary recognition. • Analytical Reasoning – It is to test the ability to consider a group of facts and rules and to determine what could or must be true. • Comprehension – It is to test the reading ability of the candidates as the questions will be based on a passage given. • General Knowledge – It is to test the general awareness of the candidates and knowledge on the current affairs. • Computer and fundamentals – It are to test the basic knowledge of the computers and business guidelines.
MCA		The syllabus for MCA includes other topics Along with the section to assess the basic computer awareness. The topics for Mathematics include Logic, Differential Calculus, Sequence and Series, Algebra of Sets, Determinants and Matrices, Vectors, Trigonometry, Number System, Differential Equations, Co-ordinate geometry of two dimensions, Co-ordinate geometry of three dimensions, Integral calculus, Number System, Probability and Statistics, and Quadratic Polynomials.

OJEE 2025 Admit Card

OJEE 2025 admit cards will be available from last week of April 2025 and can be downloaded from the official website. It is the only document that can be accessed online and is required for entry into the examination hall.

The candidate’s admit card will include all necessary information, including the following:

The applicant’s name will be on it.
The candidate’s number on the ballot
It will include the exam date and time.
It will include the exam center’s exact address and location.
It would include general instructions that the candidate should thoroughly read.

Only the registered candidates would be able to download the admit card through the following steps:

Candidates must go to the official website to apply.
The following step is to click the Download Admit Card- OJEE 2025 link.
The next step is to click on login and enter your login information, including your application number, password, and security key.
Candidates can now download the admit card and view it by clicking submit. It is strongly advised that candidates double-check exam dates, times, and other details.
If the candidates’ personal information needs to be changed, they can request a new one from the board before the deadline for downloading the admit card.
On the day of the examination, the candidate must bring the same photograph that is pasted on the confirmation slip.
It is necessary to print the admit card as a hard copy for future reference.

On the day of the examination, candidates must bring their admit card, application form, and photo ID proof. It is recommended that candidates bring two copies of the admit card, one of which will be submitted to the examination hall after being signed by the invigilator and the other of which will be kept by the candidate for future reference.

Angul, Balasore, Baripada, Bhawanipatna, Rayagada, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Sarang, Berhampur, Bhadrak, Bhubaneshwar, Bolangir, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Jagatsinghpur, Jeypore, Jharsuguda, Kendrapara, Keonjhar, Phulbani, and Puri are the exam centers for the Odisha Joint.

OJEE 2025 Result

The OJEE 2025 result is expected to be released in the first week of June 2025, and candidates can access it as a merit list on the official website. With their date of birth and roll number, candidates can check their results. Candidates who meet the minimum category and course-specific cutoff marks will be invited to participate in the counselling round.

Candidates who want to know their subject-wise marks can submit a written request to the board along with INR 400. However, it must be completed within ten days of the result’s publication.

To obtain the results, candidates should take the following steps:

Candidates are encouraged to go to the official website.
The next step is to locate and click on the “OJEE Result 2025” link.
Candidates must enter information such as their roll number and date of birth.
The merit list is now available to be downloaded.
Candidates can save or print the document for future reference.

The scorecard will have the following details:

The candidate’s name would be on it.
The Roll Number would be on it.
It would include the overall grade.

Candidates who are eligible for the counselling round must register online through the official website. During the counselling session, only the seat assignment is completed. The seat is assigned based on the merit list rank and the candidate’s selection on the application form. Through the contact information provided in the application form, candidates will be notified of the date, time, and location of the verification process. All of the above documents, as well as photocopies, must be carried by the candidates.

The following documents must be carried:

The registration form of OJEE
The caste certificate should be attached to the OJEE JEE Main Rank Card Certificates for 10th and 12th class SC / ST candidates.
6 passport-size photographs should be brought with you.
Valid photo identification

OJEE Cutoff 2025

The OJEE 2025 cut-off represents the minimum qualifying marks required for candidates to secure admission. The cut-off will be released online by the authorities.

It is determined based on several factors, including the scores achieved in the entrance exam, the number of candidates appearing for the test, the exam’s difficulty level, and the reservation criteria.

OJEE 2025 Reservation Criteria

The OJEE 2025 reservation criteria, as per the Government of Odisha’s policies, are as follows:

Category	Reservation of Seats
Scheduled Caste (SC)	8%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	12%
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)	5%
Children of Green Card Holders	5%
Children of Ex-Servicemen	3%
Female Candidates	30%

OJEE 2025 Counselling

The OJEE 2025 counselling process is scheduled to take place in July 2025. Candidates who qualify for the merit list will be invited to participate in the counselling sessions, which will be conducted online.

Participants must provide their preferences for colleges and courses during the counselling process for seat allocation. Additionally, they must submit the required documents at the designated institute during the reporting period.

Documents Required for Counselling