byDinesh
Updated on - 6 May, 2024
The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) is conducted by the Government of Odisha for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate professional courses in the state. The key eligibility criteria for appearing in OJEE 2024 are as follows:
For lateral entry into the 2nd year of BTech/BPharm courses, diploma holders in the relevant branch can appear. They need to have at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) in their diploma course.
The eligibility criteria may vary across different courses. Weightage is given to candidates having a valid OJEE rank during counselling and admission. Overall, OJEE aims to provide affordable access to professional education in Odisha for candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility norms. Changes, if any, in the criteria will be updated on the exam website in advance.
| Course | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| B.E. | Must have passed 12th class or its equivalent from any recognized board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. |
| M.Sc. (Hons.) | Must have passed a Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks (45% marks for reserved category candidates) from a recognized university. |
| M.Sc. (Tech.) | Must have passed a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology with at least 50% marks (45% marks for reserved category candidates) from a recognized university. |
| Category | % of Seats |
|---|---|
| General Category | 50% |
| SC | 22.5% |
| ST | 15% |
| PH | 3% |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% |
| Reservation Category | Certificate Format |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | Green |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Red |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | Blue |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | Pink |
| Person with Disability (PwD) | Orange |
| Transgender | Purple |
| Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| B.Tech (LE) | Candidates should have completed 3 years of Diploma in Engineering (Polytechnic) with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) from a recognized board. The diploma should be in a relevant stream to the B.Tech course that the candidate is applying for. |
| B.Pharm (LE) | Candidates should have completed 3 years of Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) from a recognized board. |
| MBA (LE) | Candidates should have completed any Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) from a recognized university. |