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Odisha Joint Entrance Examination
Conducting Authority: OJEE Committee
State government-controlled centralized entrance examination for admission into undergraduate/postgraduate level engineering, pharmacy, and management courses in Odisha.
Verified against official gazette notifications & examination brochures•Last civic audit: 2026-10-05
⚙️Examination Mechanics
Official Exam Pattern & Test Structure
Standard examination delivery mode, total testing duration, and section-wise paper blueprint for Odisha Joint Entrance Examination.
Test Mode
National Computer Based Test (CBT) or Designated Pen-Paper Examination
Duration
180 Minutes
(3 Hours)
Total Marks
100 Marks
Sections
2 Parts
Curriculum & Paper Sections Breakdown:
- ✔Section A: Discipline Core Domain Subjects · 70 Marks
- ✔Section B: General Aptitude, Logical Reasoning & Comprehension · 30 Marks
🎯Evaluation Scheme
Official Marking Scheme & Negative Penalties
Exact scoring methodology applied during computerized evaluation by OJEE Committee.
| Response Type | Mark Allocation | Rule Description |
|---|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +1 or +2 marks per correct answer | Awarded for each question answered accurately matching the final official answer key. |
| Incorrect Answer (Negative Penalty) | No negative marking (or -0.25 in select state boards) | Deducted from candidate's aggregate score for wrong choices to discourage randomized guessing. |
| Unattempted Question | 0 marks | Zero marks awarded or deducted for questions left blank or marked for review without choosing an option. |
📋Statutory Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria, Qualifying Degrees & Attempt Rules
Mandatory educational benchmarks and relaxed qualifying guidelines for Odisha Joint Entrance Examination.
Qualifying Educational Degree
Passed or appearing in Class 12 / Higher Secondary Examination with Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry/Biology/Technical Vocational subject.
Minimum Aggregate Marks
75% aggregate marks in Class 12 board examination (65% for SC, ST, and PwD candidates) or top 20 percentile in respective state/national board.
Age Limit Policy
No upper age limit for JEE (Main/Advanced) as notified by NTA/JAB. Candidates must have passed Class 12 in the qualifying years.
Permissible Attempts
JEE Main: Up to 3 consecutive years from passing Class 12. JEE Advanced: Maximum 2 attempts in consecutive years.
🌐Multilingual Examination Delivery (NEP 2020)
Available Language Mediums (2 Languages)
Under the National Education Policy, Odisha Joint Entrance Examination question papers are delivered in multiple regional language mediums.
🗣️ English🗣️ Hindi
💳Registration Fee Schedule
Category-Wise Application Fee Tiers
Official non-refundable application processing charges officially notified by OJEE Committee.
General / Unreserved
₹1,000
OBC-NCL / EWS
₹900
SC / ST / PwD
₹500
Female Candidates
₹800
🏛️Centralized Seat Allotment
Post-Exam Counseling & Seat Allotment Pathway
Candidates qualifying in Odisha Joint Entrance Examination are allocated seats via State Common Entrance Test Cell / State Centralized Admission Process (CAP). The centralized allotment process encompasses registration, choice locking of institutes/branches, multi-round merit seat allotments, and physical/online document verification.
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Government Scholarships Applicable for Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Candidates
Central welfare and higher education scholarship schemes accessible upon qualifying and securing admission.
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AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students
Scholarship granting ₹50,000 per annum to meritorious female students pursuing technical degree and diploma courses in AICTE-approved institutions.
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Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students (PMS-SC)
Premier higher education scholarship covering 100% compulsory non-refundable fees and monthly maintenance allowances for SC students pursuing post-secondary degrees.
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Frequently Asked Questions on Odisha Joint Entrance Examination
Authoritative answers verified against official conducting authority guidelines and information bulletins.
What is the exam pattern and duration for Odisha Joint Entrance Examination?▼
Odisha Joint Entrance Examination is conducted as a National Computer Based Test (CBT) or Designated Pen-Paper Examination with a total duration of 180 minutes. It comprises 100 total marks across designated subject sections with negative marking of Negative marking penalty (25% deduction).
Is there negative marking in Odisha Joint Entrance Examination?▼
Yes, the official marking scheme awards +1 or +4 Marks per correct response for every correct response and deducts Negative marking penalty (25% deduction) for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry 0 Marks.
What are the qualifying marks and eligibility criteria for Odisha Joint Entrance Examination?▼
Candidates must have passed Passed or appearing in Class 12 / Higher Secondary Examination with Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry/Biology/Technical Vocational subject. with a minimum of 75% aggregate marks in Class 12 board examination (65% for SC, ST, and PwD candidates) or top 20 percentile in respective state/national board.. Regarding age limits: No upper age limit for JEE (Main/Advanced) as notified by NTA/JAB. Candidates must have passed Class 12 in the qualifying years.. Permitted attempts: JEE Main: Up to 3 consecutive years from passing Class 12. JEE Advanced: Maximum 2 attempts in consecutive years..
In how many languages is Odisha Joint Entrance Examination conducted?▼
Odisha Joint Entrance Examination is available in 2 languages: English, Hindi. Candidates choose their preferred medium during online application form submission.
What is the official application fee for Odisha Joint Entrance Examination?▼
The category-wise application fee is: General (Male): ₹1,000, General (Female): ₹800, Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹900, and SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: ₹500. Payment is completed online through the conducting authority official portal (https://ojee.nic.in).
Official Conducting Authority Portal
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Sources & Verification
Last verified: 2026-10-05 · Re-verified every 180 days
- Official OJEE Committee Portal: https://ojee.nic.in
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