OJEE 2026 Registration Begins Today; Exam Dates Announced

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) 2026 registration process will begin today, 28 January 2026, for candidates aspiring to gain admission to undergraduate, postgraduate and lateral entry professional programmes in colleges across Odisha. The online application window will remain open until 22 March 2026, allowing candidates sufficient time to complete and submit their forms OJEE serves as a key entrance test for admission to a broad range of courses including engineering, pharmacy, nursing, business management, computer science and other professional degrees. The tests will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode later this academic year

Important OJEE 2026 Registration and Exam Dates

Below are the significant dates for the OJEE 2026 admission cycle that candidates must note:

• Registration Start Date: 28 January 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 22 March 2026
• OJEE 2026 Exam Dates: 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 May 2026
• Mode of Examination: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Applicants are recommended to complete their registration early and avoid the rush near the deadline to ensure smooth submission.

Who Should Apply and Eligible Courses?

OJEE 2026 will be conducted for admission to a wide variety of professional programmes offered by government, private and autonomous colleges in Odisha. The entrance test will serve courses such as:

• B.Tech and lateral entry engineering
• B.Pharm and lateral entry B.Pharm
• B.Sc Nursing, Post B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing
• MBA and Integrated MBA
• MCA, M.Sc (Computer Science) and postgraduate science degrees
• M.Tech, M.Arch, M.Plan and other specialised master’s programmesThe test also enables lateral entry admissions for diploma holders into certain engineering and pharmacy courses.

How to Apply for OJEE 2026?

Candidates planning to appear in the OJEE 2026 must visit the official OJEE portal and complete the online application process. The basic steps generally involve:

1. Registration: Create a new login by providing personal details.
2. Form Filling: Enter academic and contact information.
3. Document Upload: Submit scanned copies of photograph, signature and certificates as required.
4. Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online before the deadline.
5. Submission: Review and finalise the application form before submitting.

Candidates are encouraged to keep a printed copy of the submitted form and payment receipt for their records and future reference.

What to Expect Next After Registration?

Following the registration closure, the OJEE admit cards are expected to be issued a few weeks before the examination dates, containing details such as exam city, date and session timing for each candidate. Aspirants should regularly check the official portal for updates on admit card issuance and any schedule changes. Preparing for the upcoming exams well in advance, alongside completing the registration process, will help candidates perform confidently during the OJEE 2026 test cycle.