Odisha State Quota in JEE Counselling 2026
The Odisha State Quota in JEE Counselling refers to the admission process for B.Tech programmes conducted through the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Counselling 2026. The counselling is organized by the OJEE Committee, Government of Odisha, for admissions to Government, Government-Aided, and Private Engineering Colleges across the state.
Unlike many other states, Odisha uses JEE Main 2026 All India Rank (AIR) for first-year B.Tech admissions through OJEE counselling. Candidates seeking admission to Government Quota engineering seats are required to participate in the OJEE web-based counselling process, even if they have qualified through JEE Main. The OJEE Committee also conducts the Special OJEE to fill vacant B.Tech seats after the initial counselling rounds.
The OJEE 2026 counselling process is currently underway. Round 1 registration and choice filling began in June 2026, the mock seat allotment has been released, and the Round 1 final seat allotment is being conducted according to the official counselling schedule.
1.0Highlights of Odisha State Quota Counselling 2026
2.0What is Odisha State Quota in JEE Counselling?
The Odisha State Quota reserves Government Quota engineering seats for candidates who satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed by the OJEE Committee.
Admissions are offered to:
- Government Engineering Colleges
- Government-Aided Engineering Colleges
- Government Universities
- Private Engineering Colleges participating in OJEE Counselling
For first-year B.Tech admissions, candidates are admitted primarily on the basis of their JEE Main 2026 All India Rank through the centralized OJEE counselling process. If seats remain vacant after counselling based on JEE Main ranks, the OJEE Committee conducts Special OJEE for filling the remaining seats.
3.0OJEE Counselling 2026: Important Dates
Note: OJEE counselling is conducted through multiple online rounds. Candidates must complete registration, choice filling, online reporting, document verification, and fee payment within the specified deadlines. The counselling schedule may be revised by the OJEE Committee, so candidates should regularly check the official portal for the latest updates.
4.0Who Conducts Odisha State Counselling?
The counselling process is conducted by the:
Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee
The OJEE Committee is responsible for:
- Online Registration
- Counselling Fee Payment
- Choice Filling & Locking
- Mock Seat Allotment
- Final Seat Allotment
- Online Document Verification
- Freeze/Float Option
- Admission Fee Payment
- Reporting to the Allotted Institute
The complete counselling process is conducted online through the official OJEE counselling portal.
5.0Is JEE Main Required for Odisha State Quota?
Candidates seeking admission to first-year B.Tech programmes through OJEE Counselling must possess a valid JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 rank.
Seat allotment is based on:
- JEE Main All India Rank (AIR)
- Odisha State Quota eligibility
- Reservation category
- Seat availability
- Choice preferences
If seats remain vacant after JEE Main-based counselling, eligible candidates may participate through Special OJEE as per the counselling rules.
6.0Odisha State Quota Eligibility
Candidates applying under the Odisha State Quota should generally:
- Be an Indian citizen.
- Qualify JEE Main 2026.
- Pass Class 12 (10+2) with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- Study Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Computer Science, or a Technical Vocational subject as the third subject.
- Meet the minimum qualifying marks prescribed by AICTE and OJEE.
- Possess a valid Odisha domicile (nativity) certificate, where applicable.
- Register for OJEE counselling within the prescribed timeline.
7.0Participating Colleges under Odisha State Quota
Some of the leading engineering colleges participating in OJEE counselling include:
- College of Engineering and Technology (CET), Bhubaneswar
- Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology (IGIT), Sarang
- Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla
- Parala Maharaja Engineering College (PMEC), Berhampur
- Government College of Engineering (GCE), Keonjhar
- Gandhi Institute for Technological Advancement (GITA), Bhubaneswar
- Silicon Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar
- CV Raman Global University
- Odisha University of Technology and Research (OUTR), Bhubaneswar
- Other Government and Private Engineering Colleges participating in OJEE counselling.
8.0Benefits of Odisha State Quota
Eligible Odisha domicile candidates enjoy several advantages:
- Admission to Government Engineering Colleges across Odisha.
- Government Quota tuition fees.
- Transparent web-based counselling process.
- Multiple rounds of seat allotment and upgradation.
- Reservation benefits as per the Government of Odisha norms.
- Opportunity to participate in Special OJEE if seats remain vacant after the regular counselling rounds.
9.0Documents Required for Odisha State Quota engineering admissions
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- JEE Main 2026 Score Card
- Class 10 Certificate
- Class 12 Mark Sheet
- Odisha Residence/Nativity Certificate (if applicable)
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport-size Photographs
- Seat Allotment Letter
- Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Character Certificate