OJEE Eligibility 2024 (Available), Age Limit – Check Category Wise Eligibility Here

The OJEE (Odisha Joint Entrance Examination) is the state-level entrance examination and the state government of Orissa manages this examination. The OJEE Examination is conducted to provide admission to the candidates in B.Pharm/B. Tech (LE)/B.Pharm (LE)/PGAT for M. Tech/M.Tech (Part-Time)/M.Arch & M.Pharm/MCA /MCA (LE)/MBA /Integrated MBA (5 years) courses.

Those applicants are wish to complete their various engineering programs from the various colleges of Odisha, can apply in the Examination of OJEE through online mode.

Here, from this content, students will be able to learn detailed information about OJEE which includes OJEE eligibility.

OJEE Eligibility

The candidates must check their eligibility criteria before filling out the application form and the eligibility criteria are mentioned below.

Nationality:

• Candidates must be an Indian Citizen.
• NRI means Sons and Daughters of an Indian citizen who ordinarily resides outside India and holds an Indian passport can also apply.
• Candidates should belong to Odisha state for admission to the government colleges.
• Outside-state candidates are not eligible for admission to government colleges.

Qualification & Age Criteria:

For Pharmacy Course:

• Qualifying Exam: Candidates should pass 10+2 or its equivalent examination from a recognized university in 2024.
• Subjects: Pass the above examination with Physics and Chemistry as a compulsory subject along with one of the given subjects, i.e. Biology/Mathematics/Bio-Technology/Technical Vocational Subjects.
• Minimum Marks: Candidates should pass individual subjects & must score a minimum of 45% marks (40% for reserved categories).
• Age Limit: There is no age limit to appear in the examination.
• Appearing Candidates can also apply.

For BAMS & BHMS Courses:

• Qualifying Exam: Candidates must qualify for the 10+2 or its equivalent examination from a recognized board in 2024.
• Subjects: Pass the qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany & Zoology) subjects.
• Minimum Marks: Candidates must pass the above examination with at least 50% marks (40% for reserved categories) in aggregate (PCB subjects).
• Age Limit: The lower age limit should be 17 as of 31^st December 2024.
• Appearing Candidates can also apply.
• Candidates should pass the NEET 2024 exam for admission to the BAMS/BHMS courses.

For Admission to Lateral Entry Courses (for Diploma holders):

• Qualifying Exam: Candidates must have completed 3 3-year diplomas in engineering/technology (2 years in case of Lateral entry Diploma) in 2024.
• Minimum Marks: Candidates must qualify for the above examination with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) in the appropriate branch of engineering/technology.
• Age Limit: There is no age limit for admission to Lateral Entry courses in B.Tech in Engineering, except B.Tech (Marine Engineering).
• Appearing Candidates are also eligible to apply for this exam.
• Other state candidates can also apply for this course but they are eligible to get admission to Private Engineering colleges as per their OJEE rank.

For Admission to Lateral Entry Courses (for B.Sc./ +3 Sc. students):

• Qualifying Exam: Candidates must pass the 3-year bachelor’s degree in science from a recognized university in 2024.
• Subjects: Candidates should pass the 10+2 examination with Mathematics subjects.
• Minimum Marks: Candidates should pass the above examination with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories).
• Candidates should have clear the subjects of Engineering Graphics/Engineering Drawing and Engineering Mechanics of the 1st year engineering course along with 2nd year subjects.
• Candidates, who have a B.Sc or +3 Sc with mathematics in 10+2 as a subject are eligible to be admitted to any stream of engineering.
• Age Limit: There is no age limit to appear for this exam.
• Appearing Candidates can also apply.

For Admission into 2nd year Degree courses in B.Pharm course under Lateral Entry for Diploma holders:

• Qualifying Exam: Candidates must complete their 2 years diploma in pharmacy after the 12th of 2024.
• Minimum Marks: Candidates should pass the above examination with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) in the appropriate branch of engineering/technology.
• Age Limit: There is no age limit to apply for this exam.
• Appearing Candidates are also eligible to apply for this exam.

For Master’s Degree in Computer Application:

For 1^st year MCA Course:

• Qualifying Exam: Candidates should pass the 3-year bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university in 2024.
• Subjects: Candidates must pass 10+2 or Graduate Level with mathematics subject. Business Mathematics at +2 level is not permitted.
• Minimum Marks: Candidates should obtain a minimum of 50% marks (45% marks in case of reserved category) at the qualifying examination.
• If candidates pass BCA /B.Sc (IT/CS/IST/ITM) with mathematics as subjects, can appear on the entrance test without Mathematics at 10+2 level.
• Age Limit: There is no age limit to apply for this exam.
• Appearing Candidates are also eligible to apply for this exam.

For 2^nd year MCA Course:

• Qualifying Exam: Candidates should qualify for the 3-year bachelor’s degree in BCA, B.Sc (IT/ Computer Science/IST/ITM) from a recognized university in 2024.
• Subjects: Candidates must qualify for 10+2 or Graduate Level in mathematics subject. Business Mathematics at +2 level is not permitted.
• Minimum Marks: Candidates should obtain a minimum of 50% marks (45% marks in case of reserved category) at the qualifying examination.
• If candidates pass graduation in BCA /B.Sc (IT/CS/IST/ITM) with mathematics as a subject at 10+2 or graduation level in the approved institution of other states is applicable to get admission in private colleges according to the OJEE rank.
• Age Limit: There is no age limit to apply for this exam.
• Candidates in the last year of the qualifying exam can also apply.

For Master’s Degree in Management:

For MBA Course:

• Qualifying Exam: Candidates should pass 3 years of bachelor’s degree OR 4/5 years of bachelor’s degree in engineering/technology/architecture/pharmacy in any discipline from a recognized university in 2024.
• Minimum Marks: Candidates should obtain a minimum of 50% marks (45% marks in case of reserved category) at the qualifying examination.
• Age Limit: There is no age limit to apply for this exam.
• Appearing Candidates can also apply for this course.

For M.Tech/M.Pharm/M. Arch Courses:

For M.Tech (Regular) Course:

• Qualifying Exam: Candidates should pass 4 years of bachelor’s degree (B.Tech/M.Sc) in the relevant field from a recognized university in 2024.
• Minimum Marks: Candidates should score a minimum of 50% marks (45% marks in case of reserved category) at the qualifying examination.
• Age Limit: There is no age limit to apply for this exam.
• Appearing Candidates can also apply.

For M.Pharm Course:

• Qualifying Exam: Candidates should pass a bachelor’s or its equivalent degree in pharmacy from a recognized university in 2024.
• Minimum Marks: Candidates should score at least 55% marks (50% marks in case of reserved category) at the qualifying examination.
• Age Limit: There is no age limit to apply for this exam.
• Appearing Candidates can also apply.

For the M.Arch Course:

• Qualifying Exam: Candidates should complete their bachelor’s degree in the relevant field in architecture from a recognized university in 2024.
• Minimum Marks: Candidates should score at least 50% marks (45% marks for reserved category) at the qualifying examination.
• Age Limit: There is no age limit to apply for this exam.
• Appearing Candidates can also apply.

For M. Plan Course:

• Qualifying Exam: Candidates must pass a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Planning, or Civil Engineering OR a Master’s Degree in Economics, Geography, Sociology, Anthropology, Environmental Science, Statistics, or Social work with specialization in Community Development and Rural Development in 2024.
• Minimum Marks: Candidates should score at least 50% marks (45% marks for reserved category) at the qualifying examination.
• Appearing Candidates can also apply.

For Integrated MBA Course:

• Qualifying Exam: Candidates should pass their 10+2 or its equivalent examination from a recognized board in 2024.
• Minimum Marks: Candidates should have passed all the individual subjects & must score at least 45% marks (40% marks for reserved category) in all the subjects taken together.
• Age Limit: There is no age limit to apply for this exam.
• Appearing Candidates can also apply.

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