OJEE Cutoff 2025: Ranks, Trends, And Counselling Schedule
OJEE Cutoff 2025 is the minimum rank required for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate programs across Odisha, with competitive B.Tech branches like Computer Science Engineering often seeing closing ranks below 15,000 for top institutions. This year’s cutoff is anticipated to largely align with 2024 trends, reflecting minor shifts based on factors such as exam difficulty and the overall applicant pool. The official OJEE 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
OJEE 2026 Examination and Counselling Timeline
Candidates should note the important dates for the OJEE 2026 examination and subsequent counselling process.
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Application Start | January 28 |
| Application Deadline | March 22 |
| Admit Card Release | April 25 |
| OJEE Exam Dates | May 4 – May 10 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | May 16 |
| Answer Key Objection Window | May 16 – May 19 |
| Result Declaration (Expected) | Second week of June |
| Counselling Registration Starts (Expected) | June |
OJEE B.Tech Closing Ranks: 2023 vs 2024 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
A comparison of previous year OJEE cutoff ranks for B.Tech programs reveals varying trends across institutions and branches.
| Institute | Branch | Category | Closing Rank 2024 | Closing Rank 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMEC | Production Engineering | General (Home State) | 228 | — |
| PMEC | Computer Science Engineering | General (Home State) | 289678 | — |
| PMEC | Computer Science Engineering | SC (Home State) | 399763 | — |
| PMEC | Computer Science Engineering | EWS (Home State) | 354501 | — |
| Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla | Electrical Engineering | — | — | 163157 |
| Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla | Computer Science Engineering | — | — | 70095 |
| Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla | Mechanical Engineering | — | — | 385849 |
OJEE 2023 MCA & M.Tech Category-wise Cutoffs (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The following table presents the category-wise closing ranks for MCA and M.Tech programs in 2023 at the Institute of Management and Information Technology, Cuttack.
| Institute | Course | Category | Round 1 Closing Rank 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Management and Information Technology, Cuttack | MCA | SC (Home State) | 7238 |
| Institute of Management and Information Technology, Cuttack | MCA | ST (Home State) | 1127 |
| Institute of Management and Information Technology, Cuttack | MCA | EWS (Home State) | 1327 |
| Institute of Management and Information Technology, Cuttack | M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | General (Home State) | 8 |
| Institute of Management and Information Technology, Cuttack | M.Tech Data Science | General (Home State) | 448 |
FAQs
Q: What is a good OJEE rank for top colleges?
A: A good OJEE rank generally falls below 2,000-4,000 for top government colleges like CET Bhubaneswar, while ranks between 5,000-15,000 can secure admission to good private institutions.
Q: How is the OJEE cutoff determined?
A: The OJEE cutoff is determined by several factors including the total number of candidates appearing, the difficulty level of the examination, the total number of seats offered, and previous years’ cutoff trends.
Q: Does OJEE accept JEE Main scores for B.Tech admissions?
A: Yes, OJEE conducts centralized e-Counselling for students who have qualified in national-level exams like JEE Main for B.Tech admissions in Odisha.
Q: When will OJEE 2026 counselling begin?
A: OJEE 2026 counselling registration is expected to begin in June 2026, following the declaration of results in the second week of June.
Q: What documents are needed for OJEE counselling?
A: Essential documents for OJEE counselling include the OJEE rank card, Class 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates, graduation mark sheets (for PG courses), category certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate, and a photo ID proof.
Q: Can the OJEE cutoff change year to year?
A: Yes, the OJEE cutoff varies annually due to factors such as changes in exam difficulty, the number of applicants, and the availability of seats across participating colleges.
Q: What courses are offered through OJEE?
A: OJEE offers admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate professional courses including B.Pharm, Integrated MBA, B.CAT, Lateral Entry B.Tech, Lateral Entry B.Pharm, MCA, M.Sc (Computer Science), MBA, M.Tech, M.Pharm, M.Arch, and M.Plan.
