Odisha Joint Entrance Examination & State B.Tech Counselling • Conducted by Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee
Written Test Structure for LE-Tech/PG Programmes, and Merit Logic for JEE-Main-Based B.Tech Seats
Since OJEE serves two purposes, "pattern" means two different things depending on which programme a candidate is pursuing. For regular first-year B.Tech, there is no OJEE-specific pattern at all — merit is purely the JEE Main Paper 1 CRL rank. For Lateral Entry B.Tech, B.Pharm Lateral Entry, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, and similar programmes, OJEE conducts a genuine computer-based test with its own defined pattern.
| Course Category | Duration | Questions | Total Marks | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lateral Entry B.Tech (LE-Tech) | 2 Hours | 60 | 240 | +4 correct, -1 incorrect |
| Lateral Entry B.Pharm (LE-Pharm) | 1-2 Hours (varies by source; confirm on ojee.nic.in) | 60 | 240 | +4 correct, -1 incorrect |
| MBA | 2 Hours | Approx. 120 | 480 | +4 correct, -1 incorrect |
| MCA | 2 Hours | Approx. 90 | 360 | +4 correct, -1 incorrect |
| M.Tech | 2 Hours | Approx. 60 | 240 | +4 correct, -1 incorrect |
Exact question counts and durations can vary by year and specific programme category — always verify the current-year information bulletin on ojee.nic.in closer to the exam.
For regular B.Tech admission, candidates simply register on the OJEE counselling portal with their valid JEE Main Paper 1 rank. The allotment mechanism ranks all registered candidates by their JEE Main CRL/percentile and processes seat allotment across rounds by matching rank against locked choice-filling preferences and seat availability — conceptually identical to JoSAA/CSAB logic, just scoped to Odisha's own ~95 participating colleges.
| Round | Basis | Who Participates |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | JEE Main CRL Rank | All registered, choice-locked JEE Main-track candidates |
| Round 2 | JEE Main CRL Rank (continuing/upgrading) | Unallotted or floating candidates from Round 1 |
| Round 3 / Special Round | JEE Main CRL Rank | Remaining unallotted candidates, including late registrants |
| Spot / Special OJEE Counselling | Direct vacancy-based allotment | Any remaining eligible candidate |
• Freeze: Accept the current allotment as final, ending further participation in subsequent rounds.
• Float: Retain the current seat provisionally while remaining open to a better allotment in a subsequent round, with specific rules on whether the current seat can be lost if not confirmed.
No, regular first-year B.Tech admission uses only the JEE Main Paper 1 rank; OJEE's written exam applies to Lateral Entry B.Tech, Lateral Entry B.Pharm, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, and similar programmes.
Typically +4 for a correct answer and -1 for an incorrect answer across most OJEE programme categories, though exact question counts vary by programme.
Registered JEE Main-track candidates are matched against their locked choice list and seat availability based on their JEE Main rank, across typically three centralized rounds plus special/spot rounds.
Revise chapter-wise mathematical formulas before launching your test: