OJEE 2026: Result (Out), Answer Key, Counselling Dates, Cutoff, Marks vs Rank

Content Writer | Updated on - Jun 8, 2026

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08 Jun, 2026 OJEE Board has reelased the result of OJEE 2026. Check Now

The OJEEB has released the OJEE 2026 results on 08 June 2026 on its official website, ojee.nic.in. Candidates can download their rank card using their application number and password.

Direct link to check the OJEE Result 2026 (Out)

Source: OJEE Official Website

Qualified candidates will be able to participate in the OJEE counselling, which is expected to begin in the third week of June 2026.
The expected fees for OJEE counselling registration can be INR 450, and the seat acceptance fee can be around INR 10,000.
The OJEE 2026 counselling is expected to be conducted for admission to more than 50,000 seats in various courses.

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Table of Contents

OJEE 2026 Important Dates
What is OJEE 2026?
OJEE 2026 Result
OJEE 2026 Cutoff
OJEE 2026 Marks vs Rank
OJEE 2026 Counselling
OJEE Registration Trends
Special OJEE 2026
Top Colleges Accepting OJEE 2026 Score

OJEE 2026 Important Dates

Some important dates related to OJEE 2026, including results release and counselling dates, are given in the table below:

Event	Date
OJEE 2026 Final Answer Key	June
OJEE 2026 Result	June 8, 2026 (Out)
OJEE 2026 Counselling Begins	Expected in the third week of June 2026
Special OJEE 2026 Registration	Expected June 25–30, 2026
Special OJEE 2026 Exam	Expected July 2026
OJEE 2026 Notification Released	January 28, 2026
OJEE 2026 Registration Starts	January 28, 2026
Last Date to Submit Application Form	March 22, 2026 (extended to March 29, 2026)
OJEE 2026 Application Correction Window	March 2026
OJEE 2026 Exam Schedule Released	April 23, 2026
OJEE 2026 Admit Card Released	April 25, 2026
OJEE 2026 Exam Dates	May 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 2026
OJEE 2026 Answer Key Released	May 16, 2026
Last Date to Challenge Answer Key	May 18, 2026

What is OJEE 2026?

OJEE 2026, or Odisha Joint Entrance Examination 2026, is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEEB) for admission to B.Pharm, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, Lateral Entry B.Tech, and several other UG and PG professional courses in Odisha.

OJEE is conducted once a year in May, with a Special OJEE in July for vacant seats.
The exam is held in multiple shifts across multiple days based on the course
Exam duration is 2 hours for most courses and 1 hour for Integrated MBA and LE B.Pharm
All questions are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with +4/–1 marking
Students from Odisha and other states can apply, as long as they meet the eligibility criteria
GATE and GPAT qualified candidates can directly participate in OJEE counselling without appearing for OJEE

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE)
Conducting Body	Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEEB)
Exam Level	State-Level
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Frequency	Once a year (+ Special OJEE)
Exam Dates	May 4–10, 2026
Answer Key Released	May 16, 2026
Result Date	June 8, 2026
Counselling	Expected from third week of June 2026
Courses Covered	B.Pharm, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, LE B.Tech, M.Arch, M.Plan, B.Sc. Nursing, B.CAT, and more
Participating Institutes	89 B.Tech institutes, 63 MBA institutes (approx.)
Application Fee	Rs 1,000 (single course); Rs 500 per additional course
Official Website	ojee.nic.in

Check: OJEE 2026 Counselling Process

OJEE 2026 Result

The OJEE 2026 result has been released on 08 June 2026 by the OJEE board on its official website.

The result has been released online at ojee.nic.in in the form of a rank card.
Separate merit lists have been prepared for each course.
The OJEE 2026 result shows your subject-wise marks, total score, and OJEE rank.
If you find any discrepancy in your result, you can apply for re-checking by paying a fee of Rs 500 via Demand Draft in favour of OJEE.

Steps to Check OJEE 2026 Result:

Step 1: Visit OJEE’s official website @ojee.nic.in
Step 2: Click on the "OJEE Result" link on the homepage
Step 3: Log in using your registration number, date of birth, and password
Step 4: Your OJEE rank card 2026 will appear on the screen
Step 5: Download and save the rank card for further use in counselling

The result is declared, and candidates who have qualified are eligible to participate in the OJEE 2026 counselling process, which is expected to start in the third week of June 2026.

OJEE 2026 Cutoff

The OJEE 2026 cutoff will be released during the counselling process.

OJEE cutoffs are released in the form of opening and closing ranks for various branches.
GATE and GPAT qualified candidates who participate in counselling will be ranked separately.
The OJEE cutoff depends on several factors, such as the total number of applicants, the number of available seats, the difficulty level of the exam, and category of the candidate.
The expected OJEE 2026 cutoff rank for lateral B.Tech courses at top govt colleges can be around 1-500 ranks for General, while for OBC, it can be up to 700, and around 800 for SC/ST.
Private colleges may see a cutoff around 5000 ranks for general B.Tech candidates.
OJEE cutoff for MBA and MCA at top colleges can be in the range of 1-300 for General candidates.

Category-wise expected OJEE 2026 cutoff ranks for different courses are given in the table below:

Course	General	SC/ST	OBC
LE B.Tech (Top Govt. Colleges)	1–500	1–800	1–700
LE B.Tech (Private Colleges)	500–5000	500–8000	500–7000
MBA (Top Colleges)	1–200	1–400	1–350
MCA (Top Colleges)	1–300	1–500	1–450
M.Tech (Top Govt. Colleges)	1–400	1–600	1–500
B.Pharm (Top Colleges)	1–300	1–500	1–450

Ques: Can I get into government colleges with 1000 rank in OJEE 2026?

Ans: To get into top government colleges in Odisha, a candidate must have a rank of 1- 500 in OJEE 2026.

OJEE 2026 Marks vs Rank

OJEE rank depends on the marks you score in the OJEE 2026 exam.

Marks between 400–480 in OJEE 2026 can fetch a rank under the top 50.
An OJEE score between 350 and 400 marks can translate to a rank in the range of 51–200.
Candidates scoring in the range of 280–350 marks can expect a rank between 201–800.
Scores around 200 in OJEE 2026 can get a rank around 3000.

Below is the expected OJEE 2026 marks vs rank comparison based on previous year trends:

Marks Obtained	Expected OJEE Rank	Admission Possibility
400–480	1–50	Top government colleges – any branch
350–400	51–200	Good government/private colleges – preferred branch
280–350	201–800	Good private colleges
200–280	801–3000	Most private colleges
150–200	3001–8000	Available private colleges
Below 150	8000+	Limited options; may not get the preferred college

Ques: Is 4000 a good rank in OJEE 2026?

Ans: A rank around 4000 in OJEE 2026 can be considered a good rank. Some good private colleges are possible with this rank.

OJEE 2026 Counselling

The OJEE 2026 counselling process is expected to start in the third week of June 2026. The counselling is fully online through the official OJEE counselling portal.

All OJEE rank holders, as well as JEE Main and NEET qualified candidates, are eligible to participate in counselling for relevant courses.
GATE and GPAT qualified candidates can also directly participate in OJEE counselling for M.Tech and M.Pharm courses without needing to appear for OJEE.

OJEE 2026 Counselling Process – Step by Step:

Step 1 – Registration: Register on the official OJEE counselling portal. Pay the counselling registration fee online
Step 2 – Choice Filling: Select your preferred colleges and courses in order of preference
Step 3 – Mock Allotment: A mock seat allotment is released to give you an idea of your allotment based on your choices
Step 4 – Seat Allotment: Actual seat allotment is done based on your OJEE rank, category, and preferences. Results are published on the official website
Step 5 – Document Verification: Upload required documents online for verification
Step 6 – Reporting: Report to the allotted college within the deadline. Submit original documents and pay the admission fee
Float Option: If you are not satisfied with the allotted college, you can opt to float for the next round

Documents Required for OJEE 2026 Counselling:

OJEE 2026 rank card
Class 10 marksheet and certificate (for date of birth proof)
Class 12 / Diploma marksheet and passing certificate
Graduation marksheet (for PG courses)
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS – as applicable)
Domicile / Residency certificate
Valid photo ID proof
Passport-size photographs

A user in a Reddit Post asks whether JEE Main ranks are accepted in OJEE counselling, to which users reply that it's possible to register in OJEE counselling with JEE Main ranks for admission in first-year B.Tech courses.

Documents Required for OJEE 2026 Counselling

Source: Reddit

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OJEE Registration Trends

OJEE 2026 saw nearly 1.3 lakh candidates registering for the exam.

According to the OJEE exam registration trends for the period between 2021 and 2025:

OJEE registrations have shown consistent growth.
The biggest increase was recorded in 2025, with registrations crossing 92,000.
Appeared candidates also nearly doubled over the five-year period.
Attendance percentage improved steadily from around 83% to nearly 87%.
The sharp rise in 2024 and 2025 indicates the growing popularity of OJEE among engineering, MBA, MCA, and lateral-entry aspirants.

Special OJEE 2026

Special OJEE 2026 is a supplementary entrance exam conducted to fill vacant seats in courses like B.Tech (Lateral Entry), B.Pharm, MBA, MCA, and others.

It is held after the main OJEE counselling rounds in July 2026. Students who did not appear for the main OJEE or wish to improve their score can appear for the Special OJEE.

Special OJEE 2026 is expected to be held between June 25 and June 30, 2026.
Registration for Special OJEE is expected to begin in June 2026
The Special OJEE result is expected in July 2026
Ranking for Special OJEE starts from Rank 1100001 onward to distinguish it from the main OJEE rank
The Special OJEE admit card will be released separately on ojee.nic.in.

Top Colleges Accepting OJEE 2026 Score

OJEE 2026 scores are accepted by both government and private colleges across Odisha.

Here are some of the top colleges you can apply to with your OJEE 2026 rank.

Top Government Colleges Accepting OJEE 2026

College Name	Location	Courses
Odisha University of Technology and Research (OUTR),	Bhubaneswar	LE B.Tech, M.Tech
College of Engineering and Technology (CET)	Bhubaneswar	LE B.Tech, M.Tech
Government College of Engineering, Keonjhar	Keonjhar	LE B.Tech
Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology (IGIT)	Sarang	LE B.Tech, M.Tech
University College of Engineering, Burla	Sambalpur	LE B.Tech, M.Tech

Top Private Colleges Accepting OJEE 2026

College Name	Location	Courses
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT)	Bhubaneswar	LE B.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Tech
ITER, Siksha O Anusandhan University	Bhubaneswar	LE B.Tech, M.Tech
Trident Academy of Technology	Bhubaneswar	LE B.Tech, MBA
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM)	Bhubaneswar	MBA, M.Tech
Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB)	Bhubaneswar	MBA (some quota)

Also Check: List of Colleges Accepting OJEE 2026

OJEE 2026 FAQs

Ques: When will the OJEE 2026 result be declared?

Ans: The OJEE 2026 result has been released on 08 June 2026. The result has been released at ojee.nic.in in the form of a rank card with subject-wise marks and total score.

Ques: Has the OJEE 2026 answer key been released?

Ans: Yes, the OJEE 2026 answer key and response sheet were released on May 16, 2026 on the official website ojee.nic.in. The final key will be released soon, likely with OJEE results.

Ques: Can I get admission in the B.Tech first year with the OJEE exam?

Ans: No, OJEE is not conducted for B.Tech first year admission. The B.Tech first year, admission is done based on JEE Main 2026 scores. OJEE is conducted for Lateral Entry B.Tech (2nd year direct admission) through the Diploma or B.Sc. route.

Ques: Can GATE-qualified candidates directly apply for OJEE M.Tech counselling?

Ans: Yes, GATE-qualified candidates can directly participate in OJEE M.Tech counselling without appearing for the OJEE exam. Similarly, GPAT-qualified candidates can directly participate in M.Pharm counselling. They do not need to take the OJEE exam to be eligible for counselling.

Ques: When will OJEE 2026 counselling start?

Ans: The OJEE 2026 counselling is expected to start in the third week of June 2026. The counselling is fully online. All OJEE rank holders, as well as JEE Main and NEET qualified candidates, are eligible to participate in counselling for relevant courses. Check the OJEE 2026 counselling schedule for exact dates.

Ques: What is Special OJEE 2026?

Ans: Special OJEE 2026 is a supplementary entrance exam held to fill vacant seats after the main counselling rounds. It is expected to be conducted in late June 2026. Students who did not appear in the main OJEE or want a better rank can appear for the Special OJEE. Ranking for Special OJEE starts from Rank 1100001.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

OJEE 2026: Result (Out), Answer Key, Counselling Dates, Cutoff, Marks vs Rank

OJEE Latest Updates

OJEE 2026 Important Dates

What is OJEE 2026?

OJEE 2026 Result

OJEE 2026 Cutoff

OJEE 2026 Marks vs Rank

OJEE 2026 Counselling

OJEE Registration Trends

Special OJEE 2026

Top Colleges Accepting OJEE 2026 Score

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Top Private Colleges Accepting OJEE 2026

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