OJEE Exam Dates 2026

Latest Update: OJEE Registration 2026 began on January 28, 2026, and the application deadline was extended to March 29, 2026. Candidates should regularly check the official OJEE portal for updated notifications and exam schedule changes

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) is one of the most important state-level entrance examinations conducted for admission into undergraduate, postgraduate, and lateral entry professional courses across Odisha. Thousands of students appear for OJEE every year to secure admission into MBA, MCA, B.Pharm, M.Tech, Integrated MBA, LE-Tech, LE-Pharmacy, and other programs.

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board officially announced the OJEE 2026 examination schedule. Candidates preparing for OJEE must stay updated with all major dates including registration, application correction, admit card release, examination dates, answer key release, results, and counselling schedules.

1.0OJEE 2026 Important Dates Overview

Below is the complete schedule of OJEE 2026 based on official notifications and latest announcements:

These dates are based on OJEE Board notifications and published examination schedules.

2.0OJEE 2026 Exam Schedule: Course-Wise and Shift-Wise

The OJEE 2026 entrance examination was officially conducted between May 4 and May 10, 2026, through a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The exams were held in three shifts daily to accommodate various undergraduate, postgraduate, and lateral entry programs.

Detailed Course Schedule

Exams are conducted in multiple sessions:

• Shift 1: Morning
• Shift 2: Afternoon
• Shift 3: Evening (for selected programs)

Different programs receive separate exam slots. Candidates must check their admit cards carefully to know exact reporting time and shift details.

3.0Important OJEE 2026 Event Deadlines

For candidates planning their admission journey, tracking these key milestones is essential. All official activities are managed through the official websites: ojee.nic.in and odishajee.com.

4.0Key Highlights of OJEE 2026

• Mode of Examination: All exams are conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT).
• Admit Card Access: Candidates could download their hall tickets starting April 25, 2026, using their application number and date of birth.
• Answer Key Challenges: The provisional answer keys were displayed on May 16, 2026. Candidates had until May 18, 2026, to submit challenges by paying a non-refundable fee of ₹100 per question.
• Admission Scope: OJEE 2026 scores are used for admission into various courses like B.Pharm, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, and Lateral Entry programs in both government and private colleges across Odisha.

5.0Special OJEE 2026 (Second OJEE)

The 2nd or Special OJEE 2026 is a supplementary entrance exam for candidates who missed the main exam or wish to fill vacant seats in technical institutions.

• Registration: Expected to open in the first week of June 2026.
• Exam Date: Tentatively scheduled for July 2026.
• Purpose: Primarily for admission to B.Tech, MBA, MCA, and B.Pharm programs where seats remain unfilled after the first round of counselling.

6.0OJEE Preparation Timeline Based on Exam Dates

6–8 Months Before Exam

• Understand syllabus
• Start subject-wise preparation
• Create study schedule

4–5 Months Before Exam

• Complete core concepts
• Solve previous-year papers

2–3 Months Before Exam

• Attempt mock tests
• Analyze weak sections

Last Month

• Revise formulas
• Focus on speed and accuracy