Odisha Joint Entrance Examination is a centralised entrance test for enrollment into various private and governmental engineering, medical & management schools in Odisha. It is a state-government controlled entrance exam that is administered by the OJEE Cell to evaluate the competency of the participants before offering admission to B.Pharm, MCA, M.Tech and MBA/PGDM programmes. OJEE 2020 will be conducted in the online/computer-based test (CBT) mode and the scores of the same will lay a benchmark for admission to different programmes offered by the OJEE participating institutes. OJEE is also held for enrollment into Lateral Entry B.Tech, MCA/Lateral Entry MCA programmes.
OJEE 2020: Highlights
Conducting Body |
OJEE Board (OJEEB) |
Level of the Exam |
State-level |
Frequency of Conduct |
Once a year |
Exam mode |
Online/CBT |
Duration of the Exam |
2 hours for M.Tech and M.Arch 1 hour for M.Pharm and M.Plan |
Exam Pattern |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), 4 marks for each right attempt and -1 mark for each wrong attempt |
Language Medium |
English |
Exam fees |
INR 1000. For combination of programmes, the fee is INR 1500 |
No. of test cities |
21 |
Helpline number |
0674-6552455 |
Latest Update
OJEE 2020 is anticipated to be conducted in the last of July or beginning of August. The competent authorities have decided to conduct the same after the JEE Main that is time-tabled to be held from July 18, 2020 to July 23, 2020. Initially, the OJEE was scheduled to be held on May 2, 2020 but because of the Coronavirus pandemic has been postponed till further notification.
Besides, the extension of the last date for the submission of the application form for Special OJEE 2020 has also been notified by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEEB). No, the aspirants can apply for the exam till July 25 on the official website. However, the last date for the payment of the fee is July 31, 2020.
OJEE 2020: Important Dates
Commencement of OJEE registrations |
06-Feb-2020 |
Final Date to apply for OJEE 2020 |
20-Mar-2020 25-July-2020 |
Last date to pay the application fee |
20-Mar-2020 31-July-2020 |
Release of Admit cards |
To be announced |
OJEE 2020 Examination |
To be announced |
Results Announcement |
To be announced |
OJEE Application Form 2020
The application to appear for OJEE 2020 can be filled via online mode based on the category of programme you prefer. Before applying for the entrance test, candidates must check the eligibility criteria and other norms to avert the rejection of the application form.
Steps to apply for OJEE 2020
Step 1: Online registration
- Go to the official website
- Choose the course form as per your preference for course
- Make sure you are redirected to the new registration page. Click on ‘New Registration’ and enter the details like name, DOB, gender, father's name, contact details, etc.
- Verify the details filled and click on 'Final Submit'
Step 2: Fill OJEE 2020 application form
- Click on 'Complete Application Form'
- Enter all the required details and click on ‘submit’
- Verify the details and click on 'Final Submit'
Step 3: Upload the required documents
- Upload the scanned images of coloured photograph, signatures and thumb impression of the left hand. Make sure to submit them in JPEG/JPG format
Step 4: Pay the Application Fee
Payment of the fee has to be done in online mode via credit card, debit card (VISA / MASTER / Maestro cards) or internet banking
Step 5: Take print out of the confirmation page
OJEE 2020: Application Fee
Category |
OJEE application fee (INR) |
Form A, B. C, D |
1000 |
Form E |
1500 |
OJEE 2020: Exam Pattern
The paper pattern of OJEE 2020 will vary from the Special OJEE 2020 exam. Special OJEE 2020 will be held in dual shifts of one hour each. The first shift for BTech, BPharm program will held from 9:30 am to 10:30 am and the second shift of all other programmes namely LE Tech, MBA, MCA, LE MCA, LE BPharm and MPharm will be held from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm to attempt a total of 60 multiple-choice questions.
Duration of the Examination |
3 hours – BPharm 2 hours – LE BTech, LE BSc/ LE, MCA/LE MCA, MBA, MTech and MArch 1 hours – Mpharm, Integrated MBA and LE BPharm |
Type of questions |
Multiple choice questions (MCQs) |
Marking scheme |
4 marks for each correct attempt Deduction of 1 mark for each wrong attempt No marks will be deducted/awarded for not answering the question/s |
OJEE 2020: Result
The OJEE 2020 results will be declared in the online mode on the official website to be accessed by the candidates after login with the roll number and date of birth. OJEE Cell will release a merit list also for OJEE 2020 to present the overall scores and rank of the qualified candidates. So, the OJEE 2020 results will be made available in the rank cards format showcasing the overall scores alongside the merit ranks.
OJEE 2020: Counselling
OJEE 2020 counselling for BAMS/BHMS is anticipated to be conducted in the 2nd week of October 2020. All NEET rank holders will be considered qualified to take part in the counselling process regardless of their admission status. OJEE 2020 counselling can be conducted via online or offline mode for the final seat allotment. Candidates cracking the exam are eligible to participate in different rounds of OJEE counselling based on scored ranks and schedule. OJEE board releases the final seat allotment once the counselling process is finished.
FAQs
Can the application form for the OJEE exam be filled in offline mode?
No, the application form for OJEE is available online and can be filled in online mode on the official website of OJEE.
I want to fill an application form for MBA as well as MCA course. Do I have to fill 2 application forms for that?
No, you can fill Form E for two courses and the application fee for the combination of programs is INR 1500.
What are the documents that I need to upload to successfully submit the OJEE application form?
You need to upload a recent passport size photograph, full signatures and thumb impression of your left hand.
Is the OJEE registration fee refundable?
The OJEE registration fee is non-refundable.
Is the OJEE form editable once submitted?
The corrections in the OJEE application form can be made only if the correction window opens on the official website.
I have not registered for OJEE counselling, but I want to participate in the process. What should I do?
Unregistered candidates can also participate in the OJEE counselling, however, they need to carry two drafts of INR 5000 and INR 1000.