OJEE 2026 is now officially scheduled for 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 May 2026 in computer-based mode. For many candidates, the immediate confusion is not just the exam date but also which courses are actually covered through OJEE, when the admit card will be released, and whether the same exam pattern applies to all papers. The official brochure makes it clear that OJEE is a multi-course entrance examination, so candidates should read their own course pattern carefully instead of relying on a single generic summary.
The other important point is that the detailed paper-wise timetable has not yet been published on the schedule page. What is confirmed so far is the exam window, the admit card availability from 25 April 2026, and the broad pattern and subject structure for each course group. This article is designed to help you separate confirmed details from pending ones, so you know exactly what to check next on ojee.nic.in.
What Is Officially Confirmed for OJEE 2026
OJEE 2026 will be conducted in CBT mode during 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 May 2026. The official brochure also states that admit cards will start downloading from 25 April 2026, and the probable result date is the first week of June 2026.
At the same time, the official brochure says that the detailed schedule will be notified later. So if you are looking for the exact paper date, shift, and time for your course, that final paper-wise schedule still has to be published on the official website.
OJEE 2026 Exam Dates and Schedule
| Event | Official Detail |
|---|---|
| Start of online application | 28 January 2026 |
| Original last date to apply | 22 March 2026 |
| Extended last date to apply | 29 March 2026 up to 11:59 PM |
| Correction window | 30 March 2026 from 11:00 AM, 31 March 2026, and 1 April 2026 up to 11:59 PM |
| Admit card download | From 25 April 2026 |
| Exam dates | 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 May 2026 |
| Detailed paper-wise schedule | To be notified later |
| Probable result | First week of June 2026 |
If you are waiting for the exact shift or course-wise date, keep checking the official portal because that detailed schedule is still pending.
OJEE 2026 Admit Card Date and Download Process
The official brochure says OJEE 2026 admit cards will be available from 25 April 2026. Candidates should download the admit card only from the official OJEE website.
- Visit https://ojee.nic.in/.
- Open the candidate login or admit card link when activated.
- Log in with your application number or registration details and password.
- Download the admit card and check all details carefully.
- Take printouts and keep them safe for exam day and later admission stages.
The brochure also says candidates should carry the downloaded admit card and a valid photo identity proof. It further advises candidates to keep the admit card signed by the invigilator until final admission is completed.
Courses Covered Through OJEE 2026
OJEE 2026 is not for just one programme. It covers multiple undergraduate, lateral-entry and postgraduate courses in Odisha.
| Category | Courses |
|---|---|
| First-year undergraduate | B.Pharm, B.CAT, Integrated MBA, Basic B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic Diploma Nursing |
| Lateral entry | Lateral Entry to B.Tech, Lateral Entry to B.Pharm |
| Postgraduate | MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Arch, M.Plan, M.Pharm, M.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. Computer Science |
This is why candidates should not assume one common pattern or one common eligibility rule for every OJEE paper. Your course choice decides the actual paper structure.
Courses Where OJEE Handles Counselling but Not the Entrance Test
OJEE 2026 can be confusing because the same portal is also used for counselling in some courses where the entrance exam is not OJEE itself.
- For B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Plan and Integrated M.Sc., candidates have to appear and qualify in JEE Main 2026.
- For MBBS, BDS, BAMS and BHMS, candidates have to appear and qualify in NEET UG 2026.
- GATE and GPAT qualified candidates can directly participate in counselling for the relevant programmes and do not need to appear in OJEE for those admissions.
This distinction matters because many applicants search the OJEE website expecting an OJEE test date for courses that actually depend on JEE Main or NEET ranks.
OJEE 2026 Exam Pattern Overview
OJEE 2026 will be conducted in computer-based mode. For most non-nursing papers, the brochure states that each correct answer carries four marks and each incorrect answer leads to a deduction of one mark. Unattempted questions do not attract marks, and candidates who leave the paper fully blank are not awarded rank.
Nursing papers follow a separate pattern. For Basic B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. Nursing and Post Basic Diploma Nursing, the paper consists of 100 multiple-choice questions carrying one mark each, with no negative marking. So candidates must check the pattern specific to their course instead of relying on a single generic marking rule.
Course-Wise Paper Pattern for OJEE 2026
| Course | Questions | Duration | Pattern Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Pharm | 120 | 2 hours | Physics 40, Chemistry 40, and either Mathematics 40 or Biology 40 |
| LE B.Tech (Diploma) | 120 | 2 hours | Engineering Mathematics 40, Engineering Mechanics 40, Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering 40 |
| LE B.Tech (B.Sc./+3 Science) | 60 | 1 hour | Mathematics 30, Physics 15, Chemistry 15 |
| MCA | 120 | 2 hours | Computer Awareness 60, Mathematics 60 |
| MBA | 120 | 2 hours | Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques, Verbal Ability, General Awareness and Business Fundamentals |
| Integrated MBA | 60 | 1 hour | Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques, Verbal Ability, General Awareness and Business Fundamentals |
| M.Tech, M.Arch, M.Plan | 90 | 2 hours | Branch subject plus reasoning or mathematics as applicable |
| M.Pharm, LE B.Pharm, B.CAT, B.Tech (2nd/Special OJEE) | 60 | 1 hour | Course-specific papers |
| Nursing programmes | 100 | 2 hours | One mark per question, no negative marking |
The official brochure should be treated as the final source if you need the exact subject breakup for your course.
Minimum Qualification Snapshot by Course Group
OJEE 2026 uses different application groups based on the course selected. A quick eligibility snapshot is given below.
| Application Group | Basic Qualification Route | Typical Courses |
|---|---|---|
| 10+2 passed or appearing | 12th Pass | B.Pharm, Integrated MBA, B.CAT, Basic B.Sc. Nursing |
| Diploma passed or appearing | Diploma in Engineering or Diploma in Pharmacy | Lateral Entry to B.Tech, Lateral Entry to B.Pharm |
| Nursing qualification route | GNM, Basic B.Sc. Nursing or related nursing qualification | Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic Diploma Nursing |
| Graduation passed or appearing | Graduate level qualification | MBA, MCA, M.Sc. Computer Science, LE B.Tech for B.Sc. candidates |
| Technical degree route | B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Plan, B.Pharm, MCA or M.Sc., depending on course | M.Tech, M.Arch, M.Plan, M.Pharm |
If your qualification path is borderline or course-specific, check the full OJEE 2026 brochure before finalising eligibility.
OJEE 2026 Exam Centres and City Choice
While applying, candidates were allowed to choose three examination cities in order of preference. The brochure says efforts will be made to allot a city based on those preferences, but a nearby city may be allotted for administrative reasons, and the decision of OJEE on centre allotment is final.
The brochure lists probable centres in Odisha such as Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Berhampur, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Balasore, Puri and others. It also lists probable outside-state centres at Ranchi, Patna and Kolkata.
The final centre address, date and shift will be shown on the admit card, so candidates should not treat the application-stage city preference as the final allotment.
What to Do Next and Where to Check Official Updates
- Keep checking the official OJEE portal for the detailed paper-wise schedule.
- Download the admit card from 25 April 2026 onward.
- Read the pattern for your own course and not just the generic OJEE summary.
- Verify exam date, shift and centre on the admit card before travel planning.
- Carry the admit card and valid photo ID on exam day.
If you face issues related to OJEE 2026, the official contact details listed on the portal are OJEE Office, Gandamunda, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar, Khordha, Odisha, with contact numbers 7205288121 and 7205266121 during working hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
OJEE 2026 will be held on 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 May 2026.
The official brochure says admit cards will be available from 25 April 2026.
No. The official exam window is announced, but the detailed paper-wise schedule and shifts are to be notified later.
OJEE 2026 will be conducted in Computer-Based Test mode.
No. The pattern differs by course. Many non-nursing papers use plus four for correct answers and minus one for wrong answers, while nursing papers have 100 one-mark questions with no negative marking.
You should use the official OJEE portal at ojee.nic.in for exam notices, admit card updates and brochure details.
As stated in the official notice, outside-state candidates are not eligible for admission in government colleges through the listed OJEE courses, but they can be considered for private colleges in eligible courses except where course-specific rules say otherwise. B.CAT is open to both Odisha and outside-state candidates.