OJEE 2024- Odisha Joint Entrance Test, 2024

About OJEE 2024

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) is a state-controlled, centralized entrance exam administered by the OJEE Board for admission to B.Pharm, B.CAT (Film Editing), B.CAT (Cinematography and Sound Recording & Design), MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Arch, M.Pharm, M.Plan, M.Sc (Computer Science) and Integrated MBA programs as well as lateral admission to B. Tech./B. Pharm, at various private and government colleges in Odisha.

The OJEE Board's efforts have always been focused on administering entrance exams and offering a fair, transparent, and single-window admission procedure for a wide range of professional undergraduate and postgraduate level courses in the state of Odisha while utilizing cutting-edge technology. 

Additionally, based on the All India Rank of applicants from the state of Odisha in the  Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main), the Committee conducts the counselling-cum-admission process for admission to all of the aforementioned courses in addition to the B. Tech, B. Arch, and B. Plan courses. Furthermore, based on the All India Rank of candidates from Odisha State in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test UG (NEET-UG), the Committee is in charge of conducting the transparent counseling-cum-admission process for admission in MBBS, BDS, BAMS, and BHMS courses in Universities, Government Colleges, and Self-Financed Institutes in Odisha.

The examination is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode annually.

Special OJEE 

After Phase 1 counselling, the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board conducts a 2nd/Special OJEE exam. The exam is held to fill any vacant seats left after B.Tech counselling via JEE Main. Because OJEE admission for B.Tech courses is via JEE Main, candidates who do not have JEE Main marks can apply for the special OJEE exam. 

Postgraduate courses' vacant seats that are filled through the 2nd/Special OJEE exam are MBA and MCA/M.Sc (Computer Science).

Following counselling, a separate application form for special OJEE is released, and applicants who pass the exam are considered for admission.

OJEE 2024 Important Dates

Every year, the entire OJEE exam schedule and key dates for the current year are stated in the ‘Information Brochure’ which is available on the website - https://ojee.nic.in/

OJEE 2024 Application Procedure

Applications to OJEE can only be submitted online via the official website. Candidates are required to follow the given steps while registering and submitting the application form:

How to Register and fill in the Application Form for OJEE 2024

• Visit - https://ojee.nic.in/

• Choosing the appropriate application form (Form A, B, C, D, E, F, G) to go forward with registration according to the candidate’s qualifications and preferred course

• Click on - ‘New Registration’ 

• Filling up personal and contact information is required for registration. The candidates should carefully complete this section because once it is submitted and an application number is generated, there is no going back to make corrections. They are required to enter a password at this phase. The password field will display the password rule. Before clicking "Final Submit," candidates are advised to double-check their completed information. 

• After completion of registration, the page redirects to the “Application Form”. 

• Click on - “Complete Application Form” to proceed to the next step

• The application form will consist of three sections - 

              1.  Personal section

              2. Applying for

              3. Educational Qualification

• After filling up the application form, the registration number should be noted down as the ‘user id’ for further login to the website

• An application number is generated after which ​​the candidates can log in as many times as necessary to complete further steps, such as filling out the location of the examination centre, their academic qualifications, uploading photos, and paying the fee. 

• The candidate must click the Submit button after entering the necessary information into the online form. 

Uploading scanned documents 

• The candidates are advised to follow the stated specifications while uploading the required documents. They need to self-certify and verify the images before uploading.

Payment of Application Fee for OJEE 2024

•   Click on the payment button to pay the application fee which is non-refundable (according to the chosen form). The application/registration number is essential when paying the fee

Downloading the Confirmation Page of the OJEE 2024 application

• After the successful payment of the fee, the candidates are required to download and take a printout of the Confirmation page

Special OJEE 2024 Application Procedure

• Visit the official website

• Click - Special OJEE form

• Complete registration by filling up the required details

• An Application ID is generated after confirmation

• Login with the registered application number and password to fill the application form

• Payment of Application fee

• Submit the Application form and take a printout for future reference

OJEE 2024 Eligibility

Candidates who wish to enroll through OJEE should review the website's stated eligibility requirements.

Undergraduate Courses - 

The basic eligibility for the different undergraduate courses is that the candidates must have passed/appeared in their 10+2/equivalent examination:

Postgraduate Courses - 

The basic eligibility for the different postgraduate courses is that the candidates must have passed/appeared in their graduation examination:

Candidates may select one or more courses, depending on their academic qualifications and the minimal requirements for the chosen course(s).

Reservation of Seats for OJEE 2024

The Government of Odisha's policy would be followed when it comes to the reservation of seats in various colleges under various categories. The State Government's decision in this matter shall be final and binding on the candidates. The Government reserves the right to modify the percentage of seats to be reserved for certain groups. Only inhabitants of the state of Odisha are eligible for any reservations, and during document verification, they must present a residence or nativity certificate issued by the state's relevant authorities.

Colleges Accepting OJEE 2024 Score 

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) is a state-level entrance examination administered by the Odisha state government for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate engineering, architecture, pharmacy, cinematography, and management courses offered by various government and private colleges and universities in Odisha.

It is essential to remember that the recognition of OJEE marks varies by college and course. Some colleges may have additional eligibility requirements, such as a minimum qualifying mark in 10+2 or a minimum aggregate mark in graduation. As a result, before applying, the candidates need to make sure to examine the precise admission criteria for the college and course of their choosing.

Candidates from outside the state are not eligible for admission to government colleges, however, they are eligible for admission to private colleges, according to Odisha government policy.

OJEE 2024 Syllabus  

The OJEE exam syllabus for undergraduate courses is intended to assess the candidate's knowledge and understanding of the subjects covered in their 10+2 or equivalent examination. The OJEE exam syllabus is structured into sections based on the course for which the candidate is appearing.

• B. Pharm - The course syllabus will include core subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology (Botany and Zoology)

• Integrated MBA - The course syllabus will include core topics such as Quantitative Techniques, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning & Comprehension, and General Awareness and Business Fundamentals

• B. CAT(Cine & Sound) - The course syllabus will include core subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English

• B. CAT(Film Editing) - The course syllabus will include core subjects such as English, Everyday Science, General Knowledge, and Reasoning

• B. Tech (2nd/Special OJEE) - The course syllabus will include core subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics

The OJEE exam syllabus for postgraduate courses is intended to assess the candidate's knowledge and understanding of the subjects covered in their graduation or equivalent examination. The OJEE exam syllabus is structured into sections based on the course for which the candidate is appearing.

• MBA - The course syllabus will include core topics such as Quantitative Techniques, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning & Comprehension, and General Awareness and Business Fundamentals

• MCA - The course syllabus will include core topics such as Computer Awareness, and Mathematics

• M.Tech - The course syllabus will include core subjects such as the Branch subject, Engineering Mathematics, and Analytical & Logical Reasoning

• M.Arch - The course syllabus will include core subjects such as the Branch subject (Architecture), and Reasoning (Verbal/Analytical/Logical)

• M.Plan - The course syllabus will include core subjects the Branch subject (Planning), and Analytical & Logical Reasoning

• M.Pharm - The course syllabus will include core topics from B.Pharm

OJEE 2024 Examination Pattern  

The main aim of the OJEE exam is to evaluate a candidate's aptitude, subject-matter expertise, and practical knowledge.  The basic OJEE exam format includes multiple-choice questions in online mode (computer-based test), with a duration of 1-2 hours. Depending on the course, each paper has a different number of questions and topics. Four points are awarded for each correct answer. One mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. No marks will be awarded or deducted for questions that are not attempted.

OJEE 2024 Results 

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) result is tentatively announced during the first week of June on the official website of the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEEB). The result is generally provided in the form of a scorecard, which includes the candidate's name, roll number, total marks, rank, and qualifying status.

Results/Scorecards of OJEE can be downloaded by following the mentioned steps:

1. Visit the official website of the OJEEB (www.ojee.nic.in)

2. Click - Download Rank Card (this will redirect to a new webpage)

3. Enter the login credentials

4. After entering the login credentials, click - Submit, and your scorecard will be displayed on the screen

5. Download the scorecard/result for further admission procedures

Following the announcement of the OJEE results, each participating institute will release its individual cutoff list based on the merit list. Candidates that meet the cutoff criteria can participate in the college's counseling procedure.

OJEE 2024 Counselling

Following the announcement of OJEE results, qualified candidates must attend the OJEE counselling process, which is the next step in the admission process to universities and colleges. 

Only candidates who have valid OJEE, ATMA, CAT, JEE Main, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NIMCET, GATE, NEET-UG, or GPAT results are eligible to participate in the OJEE counselling process. They must also get their scores confirmed at OJEE Cell.

• JEE Main Paper-I qualified (merit-listed) candidates are eligible for admission to first-year B.Tech / B.Plan courses if they meet the eligibility conditions. Here, candidates with JEE Main merit will be given preference over those with OJEE/Special OJEE (B. Tech) merit

• JEE Main Paper-II qualified (merit-listed) candidates are eligible for admission to first-year B.Arch courses if they meet the eligibility conditions

• JEE Main Paper-III qualified (merit-listed) candidates are eligible for admission to first-year B.Plan courses if they meet the eligibility conditions

• OJEE(B.Pharm) / JEE Main Paper-I / NEET-UG qualified (merit-listed) candidates are eligible for admission to first-year B.Pharm courses if they meet the eligibility conditions

• OJEE (B.CAT) qualified (merit-listed) candidates are eligible for admission to the B.CAT courses if they meet the eligibility conditions

• OJEE (MBA) / CAT / MAT / XAT / ATMA / CMAT qualified (merit-listed) candidates are eligible for admission to the MBA course if they meet the eligibility conditions

• OJEE (MCA / M.Sc(Computer Science)) / NIMCET qualified (merit-listed) candidates are eligible for admission to the MCA / M.Sc (Computer Science) course if they meet the eligibility conditions

• OJEE (M.Tech, M.Arch, M.Plan, M.Pharm) / GATE / GPAT qualified (merit-listed) candidates are eligible for admission to the M.Tech, M.Arch, M.Plan, and M.Pharm courses if they meet the eligibility conditions

In all of the following courses, candidates with the 1st OJEE/JEE Main/NEET rank will be given preference over those with the 2nd/Special OJEE rank

Procedure for OJEE 2024 Web-based Counselling:

STEP 1 - Registration 

• Visit the official website and register to participate in the counseling rounds

• Fill in the OJEE counseling registration forms, with the required details such as course, ranks, marks, educational qualification, category, and family income certificate, as well as bank details for fee payment

• Also, select the qualified entrance exam (OJEE/JEE-Main/NEET/GATE/MAT/GPAT/etc)

• After filling out the form, and generation of the candidate’s password, the counseling fee of INR 450 is to be paid

STEP 2 - Choice Filling> Mock Allotment > Locking

• Candidates must select colleges from a list of participating colleges and courses based on their preferences

• Filled choices can be changed as per the wish of the candidate before locking the same 

• The authorities will distribute the temporary seat allotment based on the candidates' locked choices and the OJEE merit list. Candidates can view their OJEE seat allotment results on the official website. By email and mobile phone, candidates will be notified of their seat allotment status

• Mock Allotment results will be given on a specified date after which the choice-locking facility will be activated. Finally, the chosen option should be locked using the OTP (One Time Password) sent to the registered mobile phone. After locking the filled choice, it is impossible to change the options or order of the selections. If the candidate does not lock their option using OTP, the last filled choice will be automatically locked after the choice filling and locking period is over

STEP 3 - Seat Allotment 

• The counselling cell publishes a seat allotment list for colleges that accept candidates' choices, as well as a merit/rank list

• In order to secure a seat, candidates might save their seat allotment and go to the counselling office. If not, they can skip this round and wait for the next seat allotment list, which will be announced by the counselling cell

STEP 4 - Fee Payment and Document Verification

• Allotted candidates must then exercise the freeze/float option, pay the part admission fee- cum-seat acceptance fee (Rs.5,000/- for SC, ST, and PC candidates and Rs.10,000/- for General candidates) online, and submit needed documents by logging in with their personal id. Candidates who have not been assigned a seat should await the results of the following rounds of counselling

• Withdrawal: After allotment in several stages of counselling, all candidates will have the option to withdraw. The withdrawal option will be available only after paying the portion admission/seat acceptance fees. There will be a deadline by which a candidate can withdraw. After that date, no withdrawals are permitted, and any money deposited by the candidate as part of the admission/seat acceptance fees is forfeited. OJEE will only refund money that was paid by a candidate as part of the admissions or seat acceptance costs if the candidate withdraws within the allotted time frame after going through the proper withdrawal procedure.

STEP 5 - Final Seat Allotment and Reporting at the allotted Institutes

• Following document verification and payment of fees at the nodal reporting centres, the authorities will announce the final OJEE seat allotment. The official website will have the final seat allotment. Candidates must download their letters confirming their assigned seats

• Candidates who will receive seats in the final allotment must report to the designated institute with the letter confirming their seat. Candidates must appear at the designated institute before the deadline in order to confirm their seats. Additionally, candidates must bring all of their academic credentials as well as other pertinent documents to the designated institute

Rrquired list of documents to be uploaded online for OJEE 2024 Counselling

1. Scorecard/Rank card depending on the course of counselling

2. HSC or any other relevant certificate showing the DOB

3. Mark Sheets (10+2/Graduation)

4. Pass Certificates (10+2/Graduation)

5. Resident/Nativity Certificate

6. Original SC/ST certificate by the birth of State of Odisha

7. Income Certificate for TFW candidates of the current financial year

8. EWS Certificate

9. Green Card issued by Family Welfare Department of Govt. Of Odisha

10. For Ex-Serviceman, candidates have to apply at Rajya Sainik Board

11. Original Certificate in support of Outlying Odia Speaking Tract (OL) category

12. Certificates / Documents in support of NRI

13. Certificate of Employment of candidate’s Parent/Spouse

OJEE 2024 Outcomes

Passing the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE)/Special OJEE results in admission to the state's participating Government and private institutes for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in engineering, pharmacy, cinematography, and management. The admission process is merit-based, with seats being assigned based on the marks obtained in the OJEE examination, the availability of seats, and the choices filled out by the applicants. 

After passing the OJEE exam, eligible candidates must participate in the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board's (OJEEB) counselling process. During the counselling process, candidates must select their preferred courses and institutes, and seat allotment will be based on the merit list. To confirm admission, the allotted candidate must report to the designated institute with the necessary documents and fees. 

Ultimately, passing the OJEE exam opens the door to numerous opportunities in engineering, pharmacy, cinematography, and management in the state of Odisha.