The OJEE Counselling 2026 registration and choice-filling process for B.Tech admission (through OJEE and JEE Main scores) begins on June 18, 2026, as announced by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee on its official portal. Candidates who qualified in OJEE 2026, whose results were declared on June 8, 2026, along with JEE Main 2026 rank holders, can take part. The process runs entirely online and includes registration, choice filling and locking, seat allotment across multiple rounds, document verification, fee payment, and final reporting to the allotted institute.
What Is OJEE Counselling 2026?
OJEE Counselling 2026 is the centralised admission process conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate and postgraduate technical and professional programmes in Odisha. It covers courses such as B.Tech (including lateral entry), B.Pharm, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Arch, M.Plan, and M.Pharm, among others, across government, government-aided, and private self-financed institutes in the state. Admission to B.Tech seats can be claimed either through an OJEE rank or a JEE Main 2026 score, while MBBS and BDS admissions continue to be handled separately through NEET counselling.
The entire counselling process is conducted online through the official portal, and candidates do not need to visit any centre for registration or choice filling. Only document verification and seat confirmation require a visit to a designated nodal reporting centre.
OJEE Counselling 2026 Dates and Schedule
This section lists the official OJEE Counselling 2026 dates released so far, including registration, choice locking, and the three seat allotment rounds.
The OJEE Counselling Committee has released a detailed schedule for B.Tech admission through OJEE and JEE Main scores. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website regularly, since the authority can revise these dates if required.
OJEE Counselling Schedule 2026 - B.Tech Admission (OJEE / JEE Main)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration & choice filling | June 18, 2026 |
| Mock allotment - 1 | June 27, 2026 |
| Activation of choice locking | June 28, 2026 |
| End of registration & choice locking (auto-lock for unlocked choices) | June 29, 2026 |
| Reconciliation, verification & validation of allotted seats | June 30 - July 1, 2026 |
| Seat allotment - Round 1 | July 2, 2026 |
| Online reporting: fee payment, document upload, freeze/float option | July 2 - 7, 2026 |
| Last day to respond to a query (Round 1) | July 10, 2026 |
| Withdrawal/exit/choice editing (Round 2) | July 3 - 11, 2026 |
| Reconciliation & verification | July 12 - 14, 2026 |
| Seat allotment - Round 2 | July 15, 2026 |
| Online reporting (newly allotted, Round 2 only) | July 15 - 19, 2026 |
| Withdrawal/exit from allocation process | July 15 - 27, 2026 |
| Last day to respond to a query (Round 2) | July 27, 2026 |
| Registration for Special/2nd OJEE B.Tech & new JEE Main rank holders | July 23 - 27, 2026 |
| Final seat allotment - Round 3 | July 30, 2026 |
| Online reporting (newly allotted, Round 3) | July 30 - August 3, 2026 |
| Last date to respond to queries | August 4, 2026 |
| Reporting to allotted institute | From August 3, 2026 onward |
OJEE Counselling Dates 2026 - Lateral Entry B.Tech (LE B.Tech)
The counselling schedule for diploma holders seeking lateral entry into B.Tech programmes follows a similar structure but on a slightly later timeline, tentatively scheduled through July and August 2026.
| Event | Tentative Period |
|---|---|
| Registration & choice filling | July 2026 |
| Mock allotment - 1 | July 2026 |
| Choice locking via OTP | July 2026 |
| Last date for registration and choice locking | July 2026 |
| Seat allotment - Round 1 | July 2026 |
| Online reporting & freeze/float option (Round 1) | July 2026 |
| Registration for 2nd Special OJEE (LE B.Tech) | July 2026 |
| Seat allotment - Round 2 | July 2026 |
| Final seat allotment - Round 3 | July 2026 |
| Reporting to allotted institute | August 2026 |
OJEE Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria
This section covers who can register for OJEE Counselling 2026, including the basic age, residency, and qualifying exam requirements.
To take part in OJEE Counselling 2026, candidates need to meet a few baseline conditions set by the OJEE Committee:
- The candidate must be at least 17 years of age.
- Candidates' parents must be natives of Odisha; an original Resident/Nativity certificate has to be produced at document verification.
- Candidates seeking BAMS/BHMS counselling must hold a valid NEET (UG) qualifying rank.
- B.Tech aspirants can register using either their OJEE rank or a valid JEE Main 2026 score; JEE Main rank holders are eligible regardless of whether they appeared for OJEE.
- GATE and GPAT-qualified candidates can directly join the relevant PG-level OJEE counselling rounds without appearing for OJEE.
How to Register for OJEE Counselling 2026: Step-by-Step Process
This section walks through the full counselling procedure, from online registration to final reporting at the allotted institute.
OJEE Counselling 2026 follows a structured, multi-step process. Here's how it works from start to finish:
Step 1: Online Registration - Eligible candidates register on the official counselling portal by entering their OJEE registration number, name, gender, date of birth, and educational qualification details, followed by payment of the counselling registration fee through debit/credit card or net banking.
Step 2: Choice Filling and Locking - Candidates list their preferred colleges and courses in order of priority. Filling in as many choices as possible improves the chance of getting a seat. Choices must be locked within the deadline; unlocked choices get auto-locked once the window closes.
Step 3: Temporary/Mock Seat Allotment - Based on the locked choices and the OJEE/JEE Main merit list, a mock allotment is released so candidates get an idea of where they may be placed before the actual round.
Step 4: Reporting at Nodal Centres - Candidates allotted a seat must visit a designated nodal reporting centre for document verification and pay the seat confirmation fee.
Step 5: Final Seat Allotment - After document verification and fee payment are completed, the final seat allotment is published on the official website, and candidates can download their allotment letters.
Step 6: Reporting to the Allotted Institute - Candidates must physically report to their allotted college within the specified window, carrying the allotment letter and all original educational documents, to confirm admission.
OJEE Counselling 2026 Fees
This section explains the fee structure for OJEE counselling registration and seat confirmation.
OJEE counselling involves two separate payments. The first is a counselling registration fee paid online at the time of registration and choice filling. The second is a seat confirmation fee of Rs 25,000, payable through any branch of Axis Bank or State Bank of India via e-Challan, or online using a debit/credit card, once a seat is allotted. Candidates should keep payment receipts safe, as these are required during document verification.
Documents Required for OJEE Counselling 2026
This section lists the documents candidates must carry for verification during the counselling process.
Carrying the correct documents to the nodal reporting centre is essential, as incomplete document verification can affect seat confirmation. Candidates should keep the following ready:
- JEE Main 2026 result (if applicable)
- Online registration slip of OJEE 2026 counselling
- Admission/seat confirmation fee payment receipt
- Class 10 certificate or any document showing date of birth
- Class 12 mark sheet and pass certificate
- Original Resident/Nativity certificate issued by a Revenue Officer not below Tahsildar rank
- Original SC/ST/category certificate issued by the relevant authority in Odisha
- Income certificate for TFW (Tuition Fee Waiver) candidates
- Green Card issued by the Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha (if applicable)
- Ex-servicemen category documents verified through the Rajya Sainik Board
- Certificate supporting Outlying Odia Speaking Tract category, where applicable
- NRI category supporting certificate, where applicable
- Medical certificate from SCB Medical College for PC (physically challenged) category candidates
- Parents' employment certificate from a Government of Odisha/Government of India department or undertaking, where applicable
Freeze, Float, and Slide Options Explained
This section clarifies the three choices candidates get after each seat allotment round and what each one means for their admission.
After every round of seat allotment, candidates choose one of three options based on how satisfied they are with their allotted seat:
- Freeze: The candidate accepts the allotted college and course as final and proceeds directly to document verification, exiting further allotment rounds.
- Float: The candidate keeps the current allotted seat but stays in the running for a different or better college in the next round.
- Slide: The candidate accepts the current college but wishes to move into a better course within the same institute in a later round.
OJEE 2026 Seat Allotment Process
This section explains how seats are allocated across the counselling rounds.
Seat allotment in OJEE Counselling 2026 is based on a combination of the candidate's merit (OJEE rank or JEE Main score), the choices locked during the counselling process, category-based eligibility, and the number of seats available at each participating institute. The process runs across three rounds Round 1, Round 2, and a final Round 3 with candidates given the option to confirm, exit, or continue in the process after each round. Seats that remain vacant after all three rounds are filled through a separate process, including the Special OJEE round.
