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OJEE 2024 Exam Information

Odisha Joint Entrance Examination is a state-level exam for admission to various undergraduate, master’s, and lateral entry programmes. It is a centralised state-run exam for admission to many private and public medical, engineering, and management institutions in Odisha. B. Architecture, B. Pharmacy, BDS, MBA, MCA, PDCM, PGDM, M. Pharma, and M. Tech are among the courses examined after the 12th grade. MBSS and B. Tech courses were previously included, but they were removed after the announcement of the All India Pre Medical Test (AIPMT) and JEE (Main).

The OJEE exam is scheduled after the release of the JEE Main results. To acquaint yourself with the OJEE 2024 Syllabus, exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level, you can access previous OJEE question papers and sample papers in PDF format. The OJEE Committee will activate the link for the official OJEE 2024 Mock Test for each course on the official website. Taking the OJEE Mock Test allows candidates to gain real-time insight and analysis of the exam.

Candidates should take note that each correct answer in the OJEE exam earns +4 marks, while each incorrect answer results in a deduction of 1 mark. To ensure accuracy during the exam, it is advisable to solve as many mock tests as possible.

The number of students taking the exam has increased to around 300,000. The exam is accompanied by students who studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in the pure science stream in class 12 level. It is currently only being conducted for engineering colleges due to the announcement of the All India Common Medical Entrance Exam (NEET).

The following are the highlights of the OJEE 2024 exam:

Exam Name

Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE)

Conducting Body

OJEE Board (OJEEB)

Exam Level

State

Mode of Application

Online

Mode of Examination

Offline

Courses offered

Undergraduate, Lateral Entry and post graduate

Candidates expected to appear

52000

Admission Courses offered

First -Degree courses in Pharmacy

Lateral Admission to second year (Engineering/Technology/Pharmacy/MCA)

First-year master’s degree Courses in M. Arch, M. pharm, M. Tech, B.Tech, Computer application, M. Plan, Business Administration (MBA)

Official Website and Email

https://www.odishajee.com/index.php

[email protected]

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination has different forms for different courses, and candidates must carefully select the course code and application form for admission. The OJEE entrance exam is held in 20 cities and is held in May or April. The following are the top ten OJEE exam participating institutes:

  1. Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Sambalpur
  2. Orissa School of Mining Engineering, Keonjhar
  3. Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang
  4. CV Raman College of Engineering, Bhubaneswar
  5. Government College of Engineering, Kalahandi
  6. Parala Maharaja Engineering College, Berhampur
  7. Silicon Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar
  8. Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Gunupur
  9. Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar
  10. Gandhi Institute for Technological Advancement, Bhubaneswar

OJEE 2024 Exam Date

The Odisha Joint Entrance Exam Board has released the important dates for the Odisha Joint Entrance Exam in 2024. The main exam will be held in offline mode from May 6 to May 10, 2024. The duration of the examination varies by program and can range from 2 to 3 hours.

Events

Dates 2024 (Announced)

Starting of online registration process

January 25, 2024

Last date to apply

March 22, 2024

Last date for fee payment

March 22, 2024

Availability of Admit Card

From 30th of April, 2024

OJEE 2024 Exam

6th,7th,8th,9th and 10th of May, 2024

Release of Answer key

Last week of May 2024

Announcement of Result

First week of June 2024

Starting of Counselling

To be notified

Candidates taking the entrance exam for B. Pharm or B. Pharma (Lateral Entry) / PGAT for M. Tech / M. Arch / M Plan / M Pharm / MCA / MCA (Lateral Entry) / MBA should review the exam timetable below for the exam to be held from May 6 to May 10, 2024:

Date

First Sitting

Second Sitting

from May 6 to May 10, 2024

9 AM to 12 Noon

9 AM to 10 AM

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

2 PM to 4 PM

 

Test for first year Pharmacy

Test for B. Sc. Lateral entry to engineering.

Test for LE (Pharma)

Test for M. Pharma

Test for Integrated MBA

Test for M Plan

Test for first year MCA

Test for Lateral Entry to MCA

Test for Post Graduate Admission Test for M Tech or M Arch

Test for MBA

Test for Lateral Entry Diploma Holder to Engineering and Technology

  

OJEE 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Candidate Before applying for OJEE, candidates should make sure that they meet the eligibility requirements. The OJEE board has established the following criteria for eligibility:

  • The candidate should be a citizen of India
  • To apply for the exam, NRI candidates must have an Indian passport.
  • For admission to government colleges, candidates must be residents of Odisha.
  • Candidates who do not reside in the state of Odisha will be ineligible for admission to government colleges.
  • For undergraduate courses, the candidate must be at least 17 years old. For the OJEE course, there is no upper limit.
  • The lateral Entry courses have no specific age requirements, but candidates must have completed a diploma or degree programme.
  • Candidates for postgraduate courses must be at least 21 years old, with no upper age limit specified.

The course wise detailed eligibility criteria are as follows:

Course

Qualifying Exam

Minimum Marks

Age limit

B. Tech

Must have JEE Main Score and must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as the compulsory subjects

Percentage in class 12 is 45% for general and 40% for SC/ST

There is no age limit

B. Arch

JEE Main Rank is required to apply

For Architecture Course must have scored 50% in PCM

For Marine Engineering must have scored 60% in PCM

There is no age limit

B. Pharma

Must be from science stream with Physics and Chemistry as Compulsory subjects along with any one from Mathematics or Biotechnology or Biology or Technical vocational

General candidates must have scored 45% and SC/ST candidates 40% in aggregate

There is no age limit

M. Tech

Must have Bachelors /Masters degree in B. Tech or M.Sc

Must have scored 50% for general candidates and 45% for SC/ST

There is no age limit

M.B. A

Candidates must be Graduate or have bachelor’s degree in engineering or Architecture or Technology or Pharmacy

Must have scored at least 50% for general candidates or 45% for SC/ST category candidates

There is no age limit

MCA

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline however Business Mathematics will not be considered.

Should have mathematics in 12 or graduation

Must have scored 50% for general candidates and 45% for SC / ST category candidates

There is no age limit

BAMS & BHMS Courses

Must have passed 12th with subjects Physics, Chemistry & Biology (Botany & Zoology)

Candidates should pass NEET 2024 exam

Must have scored minimum 50% marks for General Candidates and 40% for SC/ST candidates in PCB

Should be 17 years and above as on 31st December

Admission to Lateral Entry Courses (Diploma Holders)

Must have completed 3 years diploma in engineering /technology

Must have scored minimum 45% marks for general candidates and 40% marks for SC/ST candidates

There is no age limit

LE TECH (Marine)

Must have diploma in Marine, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics

Must have scored 55% marks

There is no age limit

Lateral Entry courses (B. Sc. Or +3 Sc. Students)

Must have bachelor’s degree in science

subjects of Engineering Graphics/Engineering Drawing and Engineering Mechanics of the 1st year engineering course

Must have scored 45% marks for general candidates or 40% for SC/ST candidates

There is no age limit

OJEE 2024 Registration

OJEE exam applications are submitted online, with payment options including net banking, credit card, debit card, or SBI E challan. From January 25, 2024, applicants will be required to fill out an application form. Candidates would have to choose between the six different types of courses available. The cost application is modified according to the forms; form E costs INR 1500, while all other forms cost INR 1000. It should be noted that applications with incomplete information or those submitted after the deadline will be rejected by the authorities. 

Candidates should be cautious when filling out the application form because they will not inform or ask them to complete the data in the form.

Candidates can fill out the OJEE application form 2024 by following the steps below:

  1. Applicants must first register for the exam by providing the necessary information.
  2. After submitting their information, candidates will receive a registration number.
  3. Following registration, candidates must fill out additional qualification information in the application form.
  4. The photograph, signature, and left thumb impression must all be uploaded next. The documents should be saved in JPEG or JPG format, and the file sizes should be as follows:

Documents Required

File Size

File Dimensions

Photograph of the candidate

5 to 99 KB

3.5 * 4.5 cm

Signature of the candidate

5 to 50 KB

3.5 * 1.5 cm

Thumb Impression of the candidate

5 to 50 KB

3.5 * 1.5 cm

  1. Candidates should double-check all details before submitting the final version, as they will not be able to edit or modify it after that.
  2. Candidates can then pay their fees online using any of the available options.
  3. It is strongly advised that candidates print out the confirmation page for future reference.

OJEE 2024 Exam Pattern

For all courses, the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination has a different pattern. The exam will be conducted in English and will be conducted offline. The question paper contains multiple choice questions, and answers must be written in black or blue ink. Candidates will receive four points for each correct answer and one point for each incorrect answer. Candidates will be given an OMR sheet that is divided into two sections: Part A and Part B. Part A will contain the basic information such as the candidate’s roll number, question booklet number, name and signature, na me of exam centre, and invigilator’s signature. Part B is where candidates will mark their answers. The OJEE will have questions with equal weighting. The Odisha Joint Entrance Exam is typically held in three sessions, as follows:

Candidates taking Physics and Chemistry (for B. Pharma / BHMS / BAMS), MBA, M. Plan, and LE Diploma Courses should attend Session 1.

Duration

2 hours

Timing of the session

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Questions format

Multiple Choice Questions

Number of Questions

120

Marking Scheme

+4 for correct answer

-1 for wrong answer

Language

English

Candidates taking Mathematics (for B. Pharm / BHMS / BAMS) LE B. Sc Engineering (+3 Sc.) should attend Session 2. LE Integrated B.Pharm MBA (5 Years) M. Pharm. and M. Strategy:

Duration

1 hour

Timing of the session

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Questions Format

Multiple Choice Questions

Number of Questions

60 to 90 based on course

Marking Scheme

+4 marks for correct answer

-1 marks for wrong answer

Medium

English

Session 3 is further divided into 2 slots. The highlights of Slot 1 are as follows:

Duration

1 Hour

Timing of the session

02:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Courses

Biology for B. Pharm / BHMS /BAMS

Types of Questions

Multiple Choice questions

Number of questions

60

Marking Scheme

+4 for correct answer

-1 for wrong answer

Medium of Exam

English

The highlights of Slot 2 are as follows:

Duration

2 hours

Timing

02:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Courses

MCA program

Question format

Multiple Choice Question

Number of Questions

60 -120

Marking Scheme

+4 for correct answer

-1 for Wrong answer

Language

English

OJEE 2024 Syllabus

The Orissa Board usually posts the OJEE syllabus on their official website, and the syllabus is nearly unchanged from previous years. The following are important topics for each section:

Stream

Subject

Topics

For Pharmacy

Physics

Physics Syllabus for the OJEE B. Pharm is considered to be the toughest section in the exam. The topics for the section include Heat and Thermodynamics, Current Electricity, Optics, Wave Motion and SHM, Measurements and motion, Electricity and Magnetism, Liquids, Relativity and Nuclear Physics, Characteristics of Materials.

 

Chemistry

The syllabus of Chemistry includes the topics such as Equilibrium, Chemical Kinetics, Solutions, Introduction to organic Chemistry, Aromatic Compounds, Types of Chemical Reactions, Solid State of Matter, Liquid state of Matter, Types of Chemical Reactions, Solutions, Gaseous State of Matter, Nuclear Chemistry, Non-Metals and properties, Chemical bonds, Biochemistry, Aromatic Compounds, Chemistry in service of mankind.

 

Mathematics

Mathematics Syllabus includes the topics Calculus – Differential and Integral, Vectors, Quadratic Polynomials, Sequence and Series, Coordinate Geometry of two dimensions, Probability and Statistics Logic Sequence and Series, Algebra of Sets, Vectors, Number System, Differential Calculus, Determinants and Matrices, the calculus, Trigonometry, Differential Equations, Coordinate geometry of three dimensions, Number Systems, Quadratic Polynomials

 

Biology

Biology Syllabus includes the topics Control and Coordination, Animal Reproduction and Human Development, Human Physiology and Biology in Human Welfare, Genetics and Evolution, Ecology, Diversity of Plant life, Plant Physiology and Processes in Plants

LE Diploma

 

AC Theory, Storage Devices, wiring and power building and basic syllabus of electrical Engineering, Fundamentals, Storage Devices, Conversion of Electrical Energy, generation of Electrical power, AC theory, Measuring instruments, Wiring and power building. Syllabus for Mathematics include topics of Calculus, Statistics and Probability, vector Algebra and Trigonometry, Ordinary Differential Equation, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry of three Dimension, Algebra, Calculus Matrices and Determinants, Analytical Geometry, Statistics and Probability. And Engineering Mechanics include Force Moments, Simple Lifting Machine, Centre of Gravity and Moment of Inertia, Simple Stress and Strain, Friction Dynamics, and Gear Drive.

LE B Sc

Mathematics

The syllabus of Mathematics includes topics such as Logic, Algebra of Sets, Sequence and Series, Differential Calculus, Vectors, Number System, Integral Calculus, Determinants and Matrices, Coordinate Geometry of three dimensions, Statistics and Probability, Number System, Trigonometry, Differential Equations, Coordinate geometry of two dimensions, Quadratic Polynomials.

 

Physics

The syllabus of Physics includes topics like Mechanics, Oscillations, Physical Optics, Motion of charged particles in electric and magnetic field, Quantum Mechanics, Solid State Physics, Week Spectra, Electrostatics, Magnetostatics, Electric Current Magnetism, Kinetic Theory of Matter, Band Structure, Electronics, Field effect Transistors, Thermodynamics, Time Varying Fields, Kinetic theory of Gases, Electromagnetic Waves, Solid State Devices, Semiconductor Devices.

 

Chemistry

The syllabus of Chemistry includes topics like Chemical Bonding, s-Block Elements, Thermochemistry, Thermodynamics, Phase equilibrium, Chemical equilibrium p-Block Elements, Electrochemistry-I, Coordination Compounds, Chemistry of Noble Gases, Electrochemistry-II Structure, Atomic Structure, Stereochemistry of Organic, bonding and mechanism of Organic reactions, compounds, Periodic Properties.

MBA

 

The question paper has divided into 5 sections which are as follows:

• Verbal Reasoning – it is to test the ability of the candidates to think constructively and vocabulary recognition.

• Analytical Reasoning – It is to test the ability to consider a group of facts and rules and to determine what could or must be true.

• Comprehension – It is to test the reading ability of the candidates as the questions will be based on a passage given.

• General Knowledge – It is to test the general awareness of the candidates and knowledge on the current affairs.

• Computer and fundamentals – It are to test the basic knowledge of the computers and business guidelines.

MCA

 

The syllabus for MCA includes other topics Along with the section to assess the basic computer awareness. The topics for Mathematics include Logic, Differential Calculus, Sequence and Series, Algebra of Sets, Determinants and Matrices, Vectors, Trigonometry, Number System, Differential Equations, Co-ordinate geometry of two dimensions, Co-ordinate geometry of three dimensions, Integral calculus, Number System, Probability and Statistics, and Quadratic Polynomials.

 

OJEE 2024 Admit Card

OJEE 2024 admit cards will be available from 30th April 2024 and can be downloaded from the official website. It is the only document that can be accessed online and is required for entry into the examination hall. The candidate’s admit card will include all necessary information, including the following:

  • The applicant’s name will be on it.
  • The candidate’s number on the ballot
  • It will include the exam date and time.
  • It will include the exam center’s exact address and location.
  • It would include general instructions that the candidate should thoroughly read.

Only the registered candidates would be able to download the admit card through the following steps:

  1. Candidates must go to the official website to apply.
  2. The following step is to click the Download Admit Card- OJEE 2024 link.
  3. The next step is to click on login and enter your login information, including your application number, password, and security key.
  4. Candidates can now download the admit card and view it by clicking submit. It is strongly advised that candidates double-check exam dates, times, and other details.
  5. If the candidates’ personal information needs to be changed, they can request a new one from the board before the deadline for downloading the admit card.
  6. On the day of the examination, the candidate must bring the same photograph that is pasted on the confirmation slip.
  7. It is necessary to print the admit card as a hard copy for future reference.

On the day of the examination, candidates must bring their admit card, application form, and photo ID proof. It is recommended that candidates bring two copies of the admit card, one of which will be submitted to the examination hall after being signed by the invigilator and the other of which will be kept by the candidate for future reference.

Angul, Balasore, Baripada, Bhawanipatna, Rayagada, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Sarang, Berhampur, Bhadrak, Bhubaneshwar, Bolangir, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Jagatsinghpur, Jeypore, Jharsuguda, Kendrapara, Keonjhar, Phulbani, and Puri are the exam centers for the Odisha Joint.

OJEE 2024 Result

The OJEE 2024 result is expected to be released in the first week of June 2024, and candidates can access it as a merit list on the official website. With their date of birth and roll number, candidates can check their results. Candidates who meet the minimum category and course-specific cutoff marks will be invited to participate in the counselling round.

Candidates who want to know their subject-wise marks can submit a written request to the board along with INR 400. However, it must be completed within ten days of the result’s publication. To obtain the results, candidates should take the following steps:

  1. Candidates are encouraged to go to the official website.
  2. The next step is to locate and click on the “OJEE Result 2024” link.
  3. Candidates must enter information such as their roll number and date of birth.
  4. The merit list is now available to be downloaded.
  5. Candidates can save or print the document for future reference.

The scorecard will have the following details:

  1. The candidate’s name would be on it.
  2. The Roll Number would be on it.
  3. It would include the overall grade.

Candidates who are eligible for the counselling round must register online through the official website. During the counselling session, only the seat assignment is completed. The seat is assigned based on the merit list rank and the candidate’s selection on the application form. Through the contact information provided in the application form, candidates will be notified of the date, time, and location of the verification process. All of the above documents, as well as photocopies, must be carried by the candidates. The following documents must be carried:The registration form of OJEE

  1. The caste certificate should be attached to the OJEE JEE Main Rank Card Certificates for 10th and 12th class SC / ST candidates.
  2. 6 passport-size photographs should be brought with you.
  3. Valid photo identification

OJEE Cutoff

The OJEE cut off is usually determined by a number of factors, including the number of students who took the exam, the number of candidates who passed the exam, the exam’s difficulty level, the number of seats available, and the reservation policy. The following is the expected cut off for OJEE 2024:

Category

Marks

Rank

Unreserved Category

690 – 450

1 – 14059

Other Backword Class

457 – 454

14058 -14909

Scheduled caste

451 – 327

14240 – 61231

Scheduled Tribe

451 -288

14481 – 83162

Physically Handicapped- Unreserved

448 – 345

15167 – 61456

 

Physically handicapped – OBC

321 – 323

62233 -67799

Physically handicapped – SC

315 -302

66314 – 73737

Candidates can also look up the previous year’s cutoff and estimate the cutoff for this year.

The previous year’s cutoff is as follows:

Institution Name

Branch / Stream

General Category

SC Category

ST Category

Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar

Plastic Engineering

107556-700244

373125-387540

780442-1247966

Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar

Manufacturing Engineering & Technology

145110-527270

409750-591274

270186-1243987

College of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar

Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering

58996-134530

214881-349747

556872-870933

College of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar

Electrical Engineering

22578-80116

240097-277610

382038-461986

College of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar

Mechanical Engineering

22950-53562

165276-207393

194732-351520

College of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar

Civil Engineering

49961-124472

137276-269943

204302-435188

College of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar

Textile Engineering

136833-409474

332229-517413

771085-1268820

College of Engineering and Technology, SSC, Bhubaneswar

Information Technology

72086-180806

405093-458685

796827-796827

College of Engineering and Technology, SSC, Bhubaneswar

Computer Science and Engineering (SSC)

21681-69479

177287-281423

581490-735486

College of Engineering and Technology, SSC, Bhubaneswar

Bio Technology

172932-303215

506285-506285

623017-781849

Government College of Engineering, Bhawani Patna

Computer Science and Engineering

83723-545122

351998-574018

713504-882791

Government College of Engineering, Bhawani Patna

Civil Engineering

167785-451591

475856-498785

454822-746046

Government College of Engineering, Bhawani Patna

Electrical Engineering

222207-464892

395115-499739

502670-923418

Government College of Engineering, Bhawani Patna

Mechanical Engineering

101963-306542

224069-302052

387923-572412

College of Engineering, Keorjhar

Electrical Engineering

146712-302240

363709-388702

490054-731877

College of Engineering, Keorjhar

Metallurgical Engineering and Mineral Science

305929-483971

454921-454929

519836-519836

College of Engineering, Keorjhar

Mining Engineering

115375-339632

296241-296241

369671-515758

College of Engineering, Keorjhar

Mineral Engineering

411801-604884

533961-533961

963832-963832

College of Engineering, Keorjhar

Mechanical Engineering

67774-256753

336603-362470

376407-505191

Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang

Chemical Engineering

74000-357309

458099-540108

795791-1210388

Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

64773-405022

476293-538139

645405-1137727

Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang

Civil Engineering

156951-225404

258965-335372

468664-590199

Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang

Mechanical Engineering

55421-139974

212787-302061

273763-530161

Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang

Electrical Engineering

96950-190204

333361-353432

426991-753782

Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang

Production Engineering

230724-583063

543405-583518