The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee has officially launched the online application process for OJEE 2026, marking a significant step for aspiring students seeking admissions to various professional courses in the state. Eligible candidates can now submit their applications through the official website, ojee.nic.in, with the registration window set to close on March 22, 2026. This announcement comes as part of the committee's efforts to streamline the admission process for the upcoming academic year.
OJEE 2026 Examination Schedule and Mode
As per the tentative examination calendar released by the OJEE Committee, the OJEE 2026 is expected to be conducted over multiple days, specifically on May 4, 5, 7, 8, and 9, 2026. The examination will be administered in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across designated centres throughout Odisha. It is important to note that the announced dates are provisional, and the final examination schedule, including exact dates, shifts, timings, and test centre allocations, will be communicated to candidates via their admit cards at a later stage. The committee has assured that the final schedule will be published on the official website shortly.
Courses Covered Under OJEE 2026
OJEE 2026 serves as a crucial gateway for admission to a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate professional programmes offered by both government and private institutions across Odisha. The courses included under this examination encompass:
- B.Pharm
- B.Sc Nursing
- Post B.Sc Nursing
- Post Diploma Nursing
- M.Sc Nursing
- MCA
- M.Sc Computer Science
- MBA
- Integrated MBA
- B.CAT
- M.Tech
- M.Tech (Part-Time)
- M.Arch
- M.Plan
- M.Pharm
- Lateral entry admissions to B.Tech and B.Pharm programmes
Eligibility Criteria and Important Clarifications
The OJEE Committee has provided specific eligibility guidelines for candidates. Notably, students from outside Odisha are not eligible for admission to government institutions through OJEE. However, such candidates may apply to private colleges for all courses except B.CAT. For the B.CAT programme, both Odisha and non-Odisha candidates are eligible to apply. Additionally, the committee has clarified that admissions to several other professional programmes, including B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Plan, Integrated M.Sc, MBBS, BDS, BAMS, and BHMS, will not be conducted through OJEE. Instead, these admissions will be based on JEE (Main) 2026 or NEET (UG) 2026, both of which are administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Application Process and Resources for Candidates
Prospective applicants are strongly advised to carefully review the information brochure before submitting their application forms. This brochure contains comprehensive details on eligibility criteria, reservation policies, syllabus, examination pattern, and other essential guidelines. For regular updates and notifications, candidates can also download the OJEE Android App available on the Google Play Store. Additional information and official announcements are accessible on the official websites, ojee.nic.in and odishajee.co, ensuring that students stay informed throughout the application and examination process.
