OJEE 2027
Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE 2027) & Centralised Engineering Web Counselling — 1st Year B.Tech admissions via JEE Main CRL rank, Lateral Entry B.Tech Computer Based Test (CBT), 85% Odisha State Quota & 15% All India Quota, Green Card (GC) & Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW), mock choice locking, and comprehensive opening/closing ranks for top Odisha institutions like VSSUT, OUTR & IGIT.
OJEE 2027 Overview & Key Highlights
The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) is the state-level statutory authority governed by the Skill Development and Technical Education (SDTE) Department, Government of Odisha. OJEE oversees unified centralised web counselling for undergraduate 4-year B.Tech admissions across government and private institutions, and conducts the state-wide CBT entrance examination for Lateral Entry B.Tech, B.Pharm, MCA, MBA, and Special OJEE.
| Exam & Counselling Name | Odisha Joint Entrance Examination — OJEE 2027 & Centralised Web Counselling |
| Conducting Authority | Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee (OJEE Board) under the Skill Development and Technical Education (SDTE) Department & DTET, Government of Odisha |
| Official Portals | Examination Portal: ojee.nic.in • Board Portal: odishajee.com |
| Admissions Pathway for B.Tech |
1st Year B.Tech (4-Year Regular): 100% based on JEE Main
2027 CRL Rank through OJEE Web Counselling. Lateral Entry B.Tech (2nd Year Direct): Based on OJEE 2027 CBT Examination conducted across Odisha. |
| Participating Colleges | 10+ Government Universities & Colleges (OUTR Bhubaneswar, VSSUT Burla, IGIT Sarang, PMEC Berhampur, GCE Keonjhar, GCE Kalahandi) plus 65+ Top Private Universities and AICTE-Approved Engineering Colleges in Odisha. |
| Seat Reservation Structure | 85% Odisha State Domicile Quota • 15% All India Quota (Open to all Indian citizens via JEE Main) • 5% Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) Supernumerary Seats • 5% Green Card (GC) Quota • 30% Women Horizontal Reservation. |
| Counselling Registration Fee | ₹450 (Non-refundable web counselling registration fee payable online on ojee.nic.in) |
| Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) | ₹10,000 for General / OBC / EWS candidates • ₹5,000 for SC, ST, and PC (Physically Challenged) candidates |
🔄 Dual Pathway to B.Tech
Fresh 10+2 science graduates secure 1st year B.Tech seats exclusively using their JEE Main CRL rank. Diploma holders and B.Sc graduates appear for the OJEE CBT exam to secure 2nd-year Lateral Entry admission directly into engineering disciplines.
- No separate state exam needed for 1st year B.Tech (JEE Main CRL used)
- OJEE CBT specifically designed for Diploma & B.Sc Lateral Entry
- Both streams participate through the unified ojee.nic.in counselling portal
⭐ Special OJEE (2nd OJEE)
To ensure no engineering seat remains unfilled, the OJEE Board conducts a dedicated Special OJEE (2nd OJEE) examination in June/July for non-JEE candidates seeking admission into vacant seats across Odisha colleges.
- Separate computer-based test conducted across major state district centres
- JEE Main candidates retain 1st merit priority over Special OJEE ranks
- Enables lateral and spot-round entries for private & government colleges
🎓 100% Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW)
Under AICTE guidelines, 5% supernumerary seats in all approved disciplines in both government and private institutes offer complete tuition fee exemption to economically underprivileged, high-ranking state candidates.
- Applicable to Odisha domicile candidates with family income < ₹8 Lakh/annum
- Zero tuition fee payable for all 4 years of B.Tech study
- Allotted purely on merit basis within the allocated TFW branch intake
OJEE 2027 Eligibility & Domicile Validator
Verify your qualification for Odisha State Quota (85%), All India Quota (15%), Lateral Entry admissions, and special benefit categories including Green Card (GC) and Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW).
Candidate Profile Evaluator
Instant automated rules check based on SDTE Odisha guidelines
OJEE 2027 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Detailed test structure for OJEE Computer Based Tests (CBT) for Lateral Entry engineering aspirants and the JEE Main Paper-1 curriculum governing regular 1st year B.Tech state admissions.
💻 B.Tech Lateral Entry (Diploma)
Standard CBT for Polytechnic diploma graduates seeking 2nd-year direct B.Tech entry.
- Total Questions: 120 Multiple Choice Questions
- Total Marks: 480 Marks (4 marks per correct answer)
- Exam Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
- Negative Marking: -1 mark for each incorrect response
- Subjects: Engineering Mathematics (40 Qs), Basic Electrical & Electronics (40 Qs), Engineering Mechanics (40 Qs)
🔬 B.Tech Lateral Entry (B.Sc)
Designed for B.Sc degree holders with Mathematics at 10+2 level seeking lateral entry.
- Total Questions: 120 Multiple Choice Questions
- Total Marks: 480 Marks
- Exam Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
- Negative Marking: -1 mark deduction per wrong answer
- Subjects: Mathematics (60 Qs), Physics (30 Qs), Chemistry (30 Qs)
🎯 Special OJEE (2nd OJEE B.Tech)
Supplementary entrance examination for 1st-year vacant B.Tech seats across Odisha colleges.
- Total Questions: 120 Questions (40 Physics, 40 Chem, 40 Math)
- Total Marks: 480 Marks (CBT Mode in English)
- Exam Duration: 2 Hours
- Marking Scheme: +4 for Correct, -1 for Incorrect, 0 for Unattempted
- Syllabus: CBSE / CHSE Odisha +2 Science Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
| Admission Stream | Examination Basis | Subjects / Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Test Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Year B.Tech (Regular) | JEE Main 2027 (NTA) | Physics (30), Chemistry (30), Mathematics (30) | 90 Qs (75 to attempt) | 300 Marks | CBT (Pan-India) |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry (Diploma) | OJEE 2027 (CBT) | Mathematics (40), Basic Electrical/Electronics (40), Mechanics (40) | 120 Qs | 480 Marks | CBT (Odisha Centres) |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry (B.Sc) | OJEE 2027 (CBT) | Mathematics (60), Physics (30), Chemistry (30) | 120 Qs | 480 Marks | CBT (Odisha Centres) |
| Special OJEE (2nd OJEE B.Tech) | Special OJEE 2027 (CBT) | Physics (40), Chemistry (40), Mathematics (40) | 120 Qs | 480 Marks | CBT (Odisha Centres) |
OJEE & Odisha B.Tech Marks vs Rank Calculator
Estimate your Odisha State Rank and college admission probability based on either your OJEE CBT raw score (out of 480) or your JEE Main Paper 1 raw score (out of 300).
Odisha Engineering Rank Estimator
Regression model trained on historical OJEE and DTET counselling merit lists
OJEE Web Counselling Decision Simulator
Navigate the crucial choices during OJEE centralised web seat allocation. Understand when to Freeze, Float, or Slide, how the ₹10,000 / ₹5,000 Seat Acceptance Fee works, and avoiding seat cancellation traps.
OJEE Allotment Decision Matrix
Select your seat allotment status and intended action below
OJEE Quotas, Reservations & Green Card Policy
Odisha operates a well-defined reservation matrix across its government unitary universities (VSSUT, OUTR), constituent colleges (IGIT, PMEC, GCEK), and private institutions under DTET guidelines.
| Category / Quota Code | Reservation % | Eligibility & Domicile Requirement | Key Document Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odisha State Quota (SQ) | 85% of Total Seats | Candidates who are permanent residents of Odisha or passed 10+2/Diploma in Odisha | Resident / Nativity Certificate (Form-III) |
| All India Quota (AIQ) | 15% of Seats | Open to candidates across all states of India based on JEE Main CRL Rank | JEE Main Rank Card & School Passing Certificate |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 8% Vertical | SC community candidates of Odisha domicile | SC Caste Certificate issued by Competent Revenue Authority |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 12% Vertical | ST community candidates of Odisha domicile | ST Caste Certificate issued by Competent Authority |
| Green Card (GC) | 5% Horizontal | Children of permanent Odisha residents who underwent family planning sterilization | Green Card issued by Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO) |
| Physically Challenged (PC) | 5% Horizontal | Candidates with 40% or greater locomotor / benchmark disability | UDID Card / Disability Certificate by Authorized Medical Board |
| Ex-Servicemen (ES) | 3% Horizontal | Children of defense personnel residing permanently in Odisha | Certificate issued by Rajya Sainik Board, Odisha |
| Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) | 5% Supernumerary | Meritorious Odisha domicile candidates with family income < ₹8,00,000 / year | Income Certificate issued by Tahsildar / Revenue Officer |
| Women Candidates (WO) | 30% Horizontal | Female candidates across each category in all government institutions | Odisha Domicile / Category Proof |
| Outlying Odia (OL) | Special Quota | Odia speaking students residing in disputed border tracts outside Odisha | Certificate from appropriate district border administrative officer |
📄 Green Card (GC) Verification Rule
The Green Card must be issued strictly in the name of the candidate's father or mother by the CDMO of the respective district. The candidate's name, date of birth, and parentage must match precisely across the Green Card, 10th admit card, and Aadhaar card.
💰 TFW Scheme Seat Mechanics
TFW seats are created over and above the sanctioned branch intake (e.g., 6 extra seats in a 120-seat CSE department). TFW candidates pay only university registration and exam fees; the complete tuition fee (ranging from ₹35,000 to ₹1,20,000/year) is 100% waived.
⚖️ Domicile Nativity Rule (Form-III)
Candidates claiming 85% state quota must secure the official Odisha Resident Certificate (Form-III) from the local Tahsildar. Temporary rental agreements or employment proofs of parents do NOT substitute for a statutory resident certificate.
OJEE 2027 Important Dates & Timeline
Projected schedule for OJEE 2027 application, Lateral Entry CBT exams, OJEE centralized web counselling, mock choice locking, seat allotments, and Special OJEE.
OJEE 2027 Online Application Window
Online registration and application form submission on ojee.nic.in for Lateral Entry B.Tech, B.Pharm, MCA, and MBA candidates.
OJEE 2027 Admit Card Download
Release of hall tickets with allotted CBT test date, shift timing, and examination centre location across 30 Odisha districts.
OJEE 2027 Computer Based Examination (CBT)
Conduction of computer-based entrance tests for B.Tech Lateral Entry (Diploma/B.Sc), B.Pharm, and postgraduate programs.
OJEE 2027 Rank Card Declaration
Publication of scorecards and state merit ranks on ojee.nic.in for all candidates who appeared in the CBT examination.
OJEE B.Tech Web Counselling Registration & Choice Filling
Centralised registration on ojee.nic.in for both 1st year B.Tech (JEE Main qualifiers) and Lateral Entry candidates. Payment of ₹450 counselling fee and filling preferences.
Mock Seat Allotment Display & Choice Locking
Publication of Mock Allotment 1 & 2 to indicate expected allocations. Mandatory locking of choice preferences by candidates before the cutoff hour.
Round 1 Allotment & Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) Payment
Publication of Round 1 seat allocation. Allotted candidates must exercise Freeze/Float/Slide, pay SAF (₹10,000 / ₹5,000), and upload mandatory documents online.
Round 2 & Round 3 Final Allotment
Subsequent upgradation rounds and publication of Final Allotment letters for regular OJEE counselling phases.
Special OJEE (2nd OJEE) & Institutional Spot Rounds
Conduction of Special OJEE for vacant seats in B.Tech programs followed by spot admission rounds conducted directly on college campuses.
Step-by-Step OJEE Counselling Roadmap
A comprehensive walk-through of the complete centralised admission workflow from registration to campus reporting.
1️⃣ Registration & Authentication
Visit ojee.nic.in, click on "B.Tech / Lateral Entry Counselling", and log in using your JEE Main Application Number or OJEE Application Number. Verify your profile, upload category details, and pay the ₹450 registration fee.
2️⃣ Choice Filling & Prioritization
Add college-branch pairs to your choice basket. Arrange high-demand government institutes (OUTR CSE, VSSUT CSE, IGIT) at the very top, followed by strong private universities (Silicon, CVRGU, ITER). There is no upper limit on the number of choices.
3️⃣ Mock Allotments & Locking
OJEE releases two mock allotments based on tentative submissions. Review where your rank lands, adjust your preference order if needed, and manually lock your choices using your password. Unlocked choices automatically lock at the deadline.
4️⃣ Provisional Allotment & SAF
When allotted a seat in Round 1, 2, or 3, you MUST pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (₹10,000 for General/OBC, ₹5,000 for SC/ST/PC) online. Failing to pay SAF cancels your allotted seat and disqualifies you from further regular rounds!
5️⃣ Document Verification & Queries
Upload scanned certificates on the portal. OJEE verifying officers review your documents. Check your candidate dashboard twice daily; any query raised regarding certificates must be answered within 24 hours.
6️⃣ Final Allotment & College Reporting
Download the Final Provisional Admission Letter. Report to your allotted institution on the designated reporting dates with original documents and balance college fees to finalize your B.Tech enrollment.
Top Odisha Engineering Colleges Cutoffs (OJEE & JEE Main)
Explore indicative opening and closing ranks for premier engineering universities and colleges in Odisha across General (UR), SC, ST, Green Card (GC), and Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) categories.
| College Name & Location | Type / Affiliation | Engineering Discipline | General (UR) Cutoff | SC / ST Cutoff | Green Card (GC) Cutoff | TFW Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Odisha University of Technology and Research (OUTR / CET),
Bhubaneswar
Estd. 1981 • Unitary
State University • NIRF Top 150
|
Govt University | Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 28,500 – 42,000 | 1,45,000 – 2,10,000 | 46,000 – 58,000 | 24,000 – 36,000 |
|
Odisha University of Technology and Research (OUTR), Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
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Govt University | Information Technology (IT) | 44,000 – 62,500 | 1,95,000 – 2,80,000 | 68,000 – 82,000 | 38,000 – 54,000 |
|
Odisha University of Technology and Research (OUTR), Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
|
Govt University | Electronics & Instrumentation (E&I) | 65,000 – 95,000 | 2,40,000 – 3,50,000 | 1,05,000 – 1,28,000 | 58,000 – 78,000 |
|
Odisha University of Technology and Research (OUTR), Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
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Govt University | Mechanical Engineering | 85,000 – 1,35,000 | 3,10,000 – 4,80,000 | 1,45,000 – 1,75,000 | 72,000 – 1,10,000 |
|
Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla
Estd. 1956 • Historic
Unitary Tech University • Sambalpur
|
Govt University | Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 38,000 – 58,000 | 1,80,000 – 2,60,000 | 62,000 – 78,000 | 32,000 – 49,000 |
|
Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla
Sambalpur, Odisha
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Govt University | Electronics & Telecommunication (ETC) | 68,000 – 98,000 | 2,50,000 – 3,70,000 | 1,05,000 – 1,30,000 | 59,000 – 82,000 |
|
Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla
Sambalpur, Odisha
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Govt University | Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) | 82,000 – 1,22,000 | 2,90,000 – 4,20,000 | 1,32,000 – 1,60,000 | 74,000 – 1,05,000 |
|
Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla
Sambalpur, Odisha
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Govt University | Civil Engineering | 1,20,000 – 1,95,000 | 4,10,000 – 6,20,000 | 2,10,000 – 2,65,000 | 1,05,000 – 1,55,000 |
|
Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology (IGIT), Sarang
Estd. 1982 • Premier
Govt Autonomous College • Dhenkanal
|
Govt Autonomous | Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 75,000 – 1,18,000 | 2,80,000 – 4,20,000 | 1,25,000 – 1,55,000 | 68,000 – 98,000 |
|
Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology (IGIT), Sarang
Dhenkanal, Odisha
|
Govt Autonomous | Electrical Engineering | 1,25,000 – 1,85,000 | 3,90,000 – 5,80,000 | 2,05,000 – 2,50,000 | 1,12,000 – 1,60,000 |
|
Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology (IGIT), Sarang
Dhenkanal, Odisha
|
Govt Autonomous | Mechanical Engineering | 1,60,000 – 2,45,000 | 4,60,000 – 6,90,000 | 2,60,000 – 3,20,000 | 1,40,000 – 2,10,000 |
|
Parala Maharaja Engineering College (PMEC), Berhampur
Estd. 2009 • Government
Constituent College • Ganjam
|
Govt College | Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 1,10,000 – 1,68,000 | 3,60,000 – 5,40,000 | 1,80,000 – 2,30,000 | 95,000 – 1,45,000 |
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Parala Maharaja Engineering College (PMEC), Berhampur
Berhampur, Odisha
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Govt College | Electronics & Telecommunication (ETC) | 1,95,000 – 3,10,000 | 5,10,000 – 7,50,000 | 3,20,000 – 4,10,000 | 1,70,000 – 2,60,000 |
|
Government College of Engineering (GCE), Keonjhar
Estd. 1956 • Government
College • Mining Hub
|
Govt College | Mining Engineering / CSE | 1,30,000 – 2,20,000 | 4,10,000 – 6,40,000 | 2,40,000 – 3,10,000 | 1,15,000 – 1,85,000 |
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Silicon University (formerly Silicon Institute of Technology),
Bhubaneswar
Estd. 2001 • Top Tier
Private University • High Placements
|
Private University | Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 65,000 – 1,05,000 | 2,90,000 – 4,50,000 | 1,15,000 – 1,45,000 | 52,000 – 85,000 |
|
Silicon University, Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
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Private University | Electronics & Communication (ECE) | 1,40,000 – 2,30,000 | 4,80,000 – 7,10,000 | 2,50,000 – 3,40,000 | 1,20,000 – 1,90,000 |
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C. V. Raman Global University (CVRGU), Bhubaneswar
Estd. 1997 •
Deemed-status Private University • Bhubaneswar
|
Private University | Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 85,000 – 1,45,000 | 3,40,000 – 5,20,000 | 1,50,000 – 1,95,000 | 72,000 – 1,20,000 |
|
Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER - SOA),
Bhubaneswar
Estd. 1996 • SOA Deemed
University • NIRF Top 30
|
Deemed University | CSE (State Quota Seats) | 48,000 – 95,000 | 2,20,000 – 3,80,000 | 90,000 – 1,25,000 | 42,000 – 75,000 |
|
National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST University),
Berhampur
Estd. 1996 • Premier
Autonomous / Private University • Berhampur
|
Private University | Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 1,35,000 – 2,40,000 | 4,90,000 – 7,20,000 | 2,60,000 – 3,50,000 | 1,15,000 – 1,95,000 |
Mandatory Document Verification Checklist
Keep digital copies ready for online upload during OJEE centralised counselling and physical originals for institutional verification.
JEE Main 2027 / OJEE 2027 Rank Card
Official scorecard indicating Roll Number, Subject Marks, CRL All India Rank, and Category Rank downloaded from official portal.
Class 10th Board Certificate & Marksheet
Used as conclusive statutory proof for candidate's Date of Birth (DOB) and spelling of student and parents' names.
Class 12th (+2 Science) / Diploma Marksheet
Original marksheet showing aggregate marks of ≥ 45% (40% for SC/ST) in Physics, Mathematics, and eligible technical subjects.
Odisha Resident / Nativity Certificate (Form-III)
Mandatory for all 85% Odisha State Quota seats. Must be issued by a Tahsildar or Competent Revenue Officer in Odisha.
SC / ST Caste Certificate (Form-I / Form-II)
Issued by an authorized Revenue Officer (Tahsildar / Sub-Collector) in Odisha certifying caste status. Central format also accepted.
Green Card Certificate (GC Quota)
Original Green Card issued by the Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO) of Odisha in parents' name with student details recorded.
Annual Income Certificate for TFW Scheme
Must be issued on or after April 1, 2026/2027 by a Revenue Officer / Tahsildar showing total family annual income below ₹8,00,000.
PwD Disability Certificate (PC Quota)
Permanent disability certificate (≥ 40%) issued by District Medical Board or Authorized Appellate Medical Board, with UDID card.
Ex-Servicemen Certificate (ES Quota)
Certificate issued by Rajya Sainik Board, Odisha verifying service credentials of parents in armed forces.
Medical Fitness Certificate
Standard medical fitness certificate signed by a Registered Medical Practitioner (MBBS) verifying physical fitness.
College Leaving Certificate (CLC) & Conduct
Original CLC/TC and Conduct Certificate from the last attended school or polytechnic college, required during physical reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) — OJEE 2027
Expert answers to key queries regarding OJEE registration, JEE Main merit rank, counselling procedures, and seat rules.
Float: Accepts the allotted seat as a guaranteed fallback while remaining eligible for higher choices across ANY college in the next round.
Slide: Accepts the allotted seat while seeking an upgrade to higher choices strictly within the SAME college.