The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee (OJEEC) has revised the OJEE 2026 counselling schedule for BTech, BArch, BPlan, BCAT, and Integrated MSc admissions. As per the latest update, the Round 3 (Special Round) final seat allotment, earlier expected on July 30, 2026, has been reported to be pushed to August 1, 2026. Candidates can check the seat allotment result on the official website, ojee.nic.in, using their OJEE or JEE Main application number and password. This article covers the complete revised OJEE counselling 2026 timeline, round-wise process, documents required, and answers to common candidate queries.
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OJEE 2026 Counselling - Quick Overview
OJEE counselling 2026 is conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee for admission to BTech, BArch, BPlan, BCAT, and Integrated MSc programmes offered by government, government-aided, and self-financing institutes across Odisha. The process is entirely online and includes registration, choice filling, choice locking, seat allotment across three rounds plus a special round, document verification, fee payment, and final physical reporting at the allotted institute. Admissions are based on OJEE rank as well as JEE Main rank, with separate counselling tracks for each category of candidates.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee (OJEEC) |
| Courses Covered | BTech, BArch, BPlan, BCAT, Integrated MSc (Lateral Entry courses have a separate schedule) |
| Official Website | ojee.nic.in |
| Counselling Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3/Special Round |
| Round 3 Final Seat Allotment (Revised) | August 1, 2026 (as reported; originally July 30, 2026) |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
OJEE 2026 Counselling Revised Schedule: Important Dates
Below is the consolidated OJEE 2026 counselling timeline based on the schedule announced by OJEEC and subsequent revisions reported for Round 3. Candidates are advised to cross-check every date against the official notification on ojee.nic.in, since counselling authorities can revise dates further at short notice.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration and choice filling begin | June 18, 2026 |
| Mock seat allotment (Round 1) | June 27, 2026 |
| Choice locking activation | June 28, 2026 |
| Last date for choice locking | June 29, 2026 (4:00 PM); auto-lock applies after this |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | July 2, 2026 |
| Round 1 online reporting, document upload, and fee payment | July 2 to July 7, 2026 (extended to July 8, 2026, 11:59 PM for document upload and seat acceptance fee payment) |
| Last date to respond to Round 1 verification query | July 10, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Choice editing window for Round 2 | July 3 to July 11, 2026 |
| Reconciliation and validation of allotted seats (Round 2) | July 12 to July 14, 2026 |
| Round 2 seat allotment result | July 15, 2026 |
| Round 2 online reporting for newly allotted candidates | July 15 to July 19, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Withdrawal/exit window from seat allocation | July 15 to July 27, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Registration window for Second Special OJEE and JEE Main rank holders | July 23 to July 27, 2026 |
| Last date to respond to Round 2 verification query | July 27, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Round 3/Special Round final seat allotment (originally scheduled) | July 30, 2026 |
| Round 3/Special Round final seat allotment (revised, as reported) | August 1, 2026 |
| Physical reporting to allotted institute with original documents | From August 3, 2026 onwards (subject to confirmation post-revision) |
Note on accuracy: The revision of the Round 3 allotment date to August 1, 2026, is based on the latest available media reporting on this update. Any follow-on changes to the online reporting window or the physical reporting deadline that may result from this two-day shift have not been independently confirmed at the time of writing. Candidates should treat the August 3, 2026 physical reporting date as tentative and verify the final, revised reporting window directly on ojee.nic.in before making travel or document-submission plans.
Who Is Covered Under the Round 3/ Special Round Allotment?
The Round 3 or Special Round allotment covers seats that remain vacant after Round 1 and Round 2, including seats vacated by candidates who withdrew or did not report. This round is typically open to:
- Candidates who registered but did not receive a seat in Round 1 or Round 2
- Candidates who wish to upgrade their allotted seat by editing choices
- Second Special OJEE and JEE Main rank holders who registered during the July 23–27, 2026 window
How to Check OJEE 2026 Round 3 Seat Allotment Result
- Visit the official website: ojee.nic.in
- Click on the OJEE 2026 counselling login link on the homepage
- Enter your OJEE/JEE Main application number and password
- Navigate to the seat allotment/Round 3 result section
- View and download the seat allotment letter
- Save a copy and take a printout for physical reporting at the allotted institute
What to Do After Round 3 Seat Allotment
- Download the seat allotment letter immediately after the result is declared
- Complete online reporting, including document upload and part admission/seat acceptance fee payment, within the notified window
- Report physically to the allotted institute with original documents by the notified deadline
- Retain the fee payment receipt and allotment letter for future reference during admission
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Round 3/Special Round allotment is generally treated as a final round for the main counselling cycle; candidates should confirm from the official brochure whether any further round or stray vacancy round will follow.
- Missing the online reporting or physical reporting deadline can lead to forfeiture of the allotted seat.
- Candidates should keep checking ojee.nic.in and their registered mobile number/email for SMS or email alerts, as OJEEC has revised dates multiple times during the 2026 cycle.
- Fee amounts, freeze/float/slide options, and category-wise reservation details should be verified from the official counselling brochure, as these have not been confirmed in the source material used for this article.
OJEE 2026 Counselling: Important Links
- Official OJEE website for registration, login, and result: ojee.nic.in
- Download OJEE 2026 Counselling PDF Here
