TNI Bureau: The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee has released the schedule for the OJEE 2026 entrance examination for admission to various undergraduate, postgraduate and lateral entry programmes in the state.

According to the official notification, the online registration process begins today, January 28, and will remain open until March 22, 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, ojee.nic.in.

The OJEE 2026 examination will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode on multiple days — May 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9, 2026.

OJEE 2026 will be held for admission to courses including MCA, MSc (Computer Science), MBA, Integrated MBA, MTech, MTech (Part-Time), MArch, M Plan, MPharm, BPharm, B-CAT, and lateral entry programmes in BTech and BPharm, in both government and private institutions across Odisha.

Candidates who have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination are eligible for undergraduate courses, while diploma holders or graduates can apply for lateral entry programmes. Postgraduate courses require a relevant bachelor’s degree.

The OJEE Committee clarified that admissions to BTech, BArch, BPlan, Integrated MSc and medical courses such as MBBS, BDS, BAMS and BHMS will be through JEE Main 2026 or NEET UG 2026 conducted by the National Testing Agency. Candidates from outside Odisha are not eligible for government colleges but may apply to private institutions, except for nursing programmes, as per state rules.

Candidates are advised to apply within the deadline and regularly check the official website for updates.