OJEE Counselling 2026 is the centralised web based counselling process for admissions to undergraduate engineering courses offered in government as well as private engineering colleges in Odisha. Conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Office, Gandamunda, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar, this counselling covers admissions to B.Tech programmes on the basis of JEE Main 2026 Paper-I rank.
If you have qualified in JEE Main 2026 and aspire to pursue an engineering course at any institute in Odisha, you must go for OJEE Counselling 2026. This is completely an online process from registering for OJEE Counselling to document verification, fee payment, and seat allotment. You don’t have to visit any nodal centre to participate, submit any document or report at institute levels till the final allotment declaration.
This guide focuses on B.Tech first year admissions through OJEE Counselling 2026 and covers everything you need to know, from important dates and registration steps to fee payment, seat reservation, choice filling, document upload, freeze and float options, and the complete three-round allotment process.
OJEE Counselling 2026 – Quick Summary
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Counselling 2026 |
| Conducting Body | OJEE Office, Gandamunda, Bhubaneswar – 751030 |
| Programme | B.Tech (1st Year) |
| Basis of Admission | JEE Main 2026 Paper-I All India Rank |
| Mode | Fully Online (Web-Based Counselling) |
| Counselling Rounds | 3 Rounds (Round I, Round II, Final Round III) |
| Registration Website | ojee.nic.in |
| Alternate Website | www.odishajee.com |
| Counselling Fee | Rs. 450/- (Non-refundable, Online only) |
| Part Admission / Seat Confirmation Fee | Rs. 10,000/- (General) / Rs. 5,000/- (SC/ST/PWD) |
| No OBC Reservation | OBC candidates treated as General in Odisha |
| Physical Document Submission | Not required (Online verification only) |
OJEE 2026 Counselling Date
The OJEE 2026 counselling schedule for B.Tech will be published on www.ojee.nic.in and www.odishajee.com around the 2nd or 3rd week of June 2026, after JEE Main 2026 results are declared and rank cards are made available for download. Here is the expected tentative schedule:
| Event | Tentative 2026 Date |
|---|---|
| Counselling Schedule Published on Website | 2nd / 3rd Week of June 2026 |
| Online Registration and Fee Payment Opening | 3rd Week of June 2026 |
| Choice Filling Window Opens | 3rd Week of June 2026 |
| Mock Allotment Result | Last Week of June 2026 |
| Choice Locking Deadline | Last Week of June 2026 |
| Round I Seat Allotment Result | 1st Week of July 2026 |
| Freeze/Float Option, Document Upload and Fee Payment – Round I | Within 3-5 days of Round I Result |
| Round II Seat Allotment Result | 2nd Week of July 2026 |
| Freeze/Float, Document Upload and Fee – Round II | Within 3-5 days of Round II Result |
| Registration for 2nd / Special OJEE and JEE Main Candidates (Not Registered Earlier) | After Round II |
| Round III (Final Allotment) Result | 3rd Week of July 2026 |
| Document Upload and Fee – Round III (Newly Allotted) | Within 3-5 days of Round III |
| Final Allotment Letter Download | After Round III Process Completion |
| Reporting at Allotted Institute | As per institute notice |
OJEE Counselling Registration 2026
OJEE 2026 counselling registration for B.Tech will be completed online only at www.ojee.nic.in. No offline counselling registration will be provided.
Who Should Apply?
Candidates who have obtained a valid JEE Main 2026 Paper I ranking who wish to apply for admissions into B.Tech courses offered in Odisha under OJEE 2026 must apply using the counselling website. Without a valid rank, you cannot participate.
Step-by-Step OJEE Counselling Registration Process
Step 1: Login into the Official Website. To visit the official website go to the URL www.ojee.nic.in. After reaching the website, select your course (B.Tech) and click on “New Candidate Registration.”
Step 2: Accept the Consent Page. After visiting the official website, you will see a page related to candidate consent. Here you have to accept that page by clicking on “I Agree.”
Step 3: Give Basic Authentication Details. Enter your JEE Main 2026 application number. Also, fill up your name as mentioned in your rank card. Now mention your date of birth and gender and put the security pin and then click on the “Submit” button.
Step 4: Provide Mobile Number, Email ID, and Password Enter your mobile number and email address in the personal details section. Next, enter your password. It must contain 8 to 13 alphanumeric characters including a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters.
Note this password carefully. You will need it for choice filling, viewing results, and exercising freeze or float options. Never share it with anyone. After this step, an SMS confirmation will be sent to your registered mobile number.
Step 5: Fill Candidate Profile (Application Form) Click on “Application Form” to fill your profile. This is one of the most important steps. You will fill:
- State of domicile: State (S), Outside State (ZZ), or NRI
- Social category: SC, ST, EWS, or General (GE)
- Sub-category: SGS (State Government School student), GC (Green Card holder), PC (Physically Challenged), ES (Ex-Serviceman ward), TFW (Tuition Fee Waiver)
- Whether your qualifying exam was passed from an institute located in Odisha
- Whether your parents are working in Odisha
Fill these details accurately. These fields define your reservation eligibility during seat allotment.
Step 6: Provide Details about Qualifying Examination. Enter your Class XII (10+2) board name, roll no., institute name, passing year, and marks obtained in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry (subject wise). It’s essential to provide proper subject wise marks for B.Tech as the portal uses this information to activate the respective engineering branch depending upon the subjects taken during 10+2.
Those candidates who have passed Class X and Class XII examination from State Government School, which are affiliates to BSE Odisha and CHSE Odisha, should select their school names properly from the drop-down list to claim the SGS quota.
Step 7: Provide your permanent and correspondence addresses. Preview your filled information and hit the Save and Final Submit button to finalize your registration.
Step 8: Pay Registration Fees Online. After successful final submission, go to the ‘Pay Registration Fee’ section by clicking on the link to pay Rs. 450/- registration fees. The fees can be paid online via BILLDESK/HDFC payment gateways using Debit card/Credit card or Net banking.
Upon successful payment of fee, your registration becomes complete and you will become eligible to fill choices.
OJEE Counselling Fees 2026
There are two types of fees in OJEE Counselling 2026:
1. Registration Fee (Counselling Fee)
| Details | Amount |
|---|---|
| Counselling Registration Fee | Rs. 450/- |
| Nature | Non-refundable |
| When to Pay | During online registration |
| Payment Mode | Online only (BILLDESK / HDFC gateway – Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking) |
This fee is mandatory. Without paying this fee, you cannot proceed to choice filling.
2. Part Admission Fee / Seat Confirmation Fee
After Round I, II, or III seat allotment, all allotted candidates must pay a Part Admission Fee (also called Seat Confirmation Fee) within the specified time.
| Category | Part Admission / Seat Confirmation Fee |
|---|---|
| General Candidates | Rs. 10,000/- |
| SC / ST / PWD (Physically Challenged) Candidates | Rs. 5,000/- |
| Payment Mode | Online only – BILLDESK / HDFC / SBI Payment Gateway (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card) |
This fee is extremely important. If you fail to pay this fee after being allotted a seat in any round, your allotted seat will be cancelled and you will be out of the counselling process. You will not be eligible for any further allotment.
Refund Policy
| Situation | Refund |
|---|---|
| Candidate withdraws within the scheduled withdrawal window | Full Part Admission Fee refunded (Rs. 10,000 or Rs. 5,000 as paid) |
| Candidate withdraws after the last withdrawal date | No refund. Entire fee is forfeited |
| Candidate gets final allotment, accepts it, but does not report to institute | Fee forfeited. No refund |
| Failed transaction (amount deducted, not reflected in portal) | Automatically resolved; otherwise contact OJEE helpdesk |
Refund is initiated only after the counselling process is over. Candidates who withdraw within the deadline will get their refund credited to the bank account or card from which the original payment was made.
OJEE Counselling Eligibility Criteria 2026 (B.Tech)
Academic Eligibility
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination of CHSE Odisha or an equivalent board with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with any one of Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, Biology, Informatics Practices, Biotechnology, Technical Vocational subject, Agriculture, Engineering Graphics, Business Studies, or Entrepreneurship.
| Criteria | General Category | Reserved Category |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum aggregate in relevant subjects | 45% | 40% |
| Alternative: 3-year Diploma | 45% | 40% |
Branch-specific note: Different branches of B.Tech require different subject combinations at 10+2. When you fill your qualification details during registration, the system will automatically activate only those engineering branches that match your subjects. Make sure you enter your subject details correctly.
Entrance Exam Requirement
A valid JEE Main 2026 Paper-I rank is mandatory. JEE Main merit listed candidates are given preference over 2nd OJEE or Special OJEE qualified candidates at all stages of allotment.
Tie-Breaking for B.Tech
If two candidates have same JEE Main CRL rank, following tie-breaking order used:
- Higher aggregate in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry at 10+2
- Higher marks in Physics at 10+2
- Higher marks in Mathematics at 10+2
- Higher marks in Chemistry at 10+2
Odisha State Domicile
To claim Odisha State (S) category, a candidate must produce at least one of the following:
- Resident/Nativity Certificate (online issued) from Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar
- Certificate of Employment of candidate’s parent/spouse in Govt. of Odisha / Govt. of India / their undertakings located in Odisha
- Qualifying examination pass certificate from an institution in Odisha
Important note on OBC: Odisha has no OBC reservation in technical admissions. All candidates who are OBC nationally are treated as General (GE) candidates in OJEE and must meet the GE eligibility criteria.
OJEE Counselling 2026 – Reservation of Seats (B.Tech)
Government Engineering Colleges
| Category / Sub-Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 8% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 12% |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% |
| Odia belonging to Outlying Odia Speaking Tracts (OL) | 3% |
| Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) | Up to 5% (Supernumerary) |
| Green Card (GC) – Sub-category | 5% in each category (except OL and TFW) |
| Physically Challenged (PWD) – Sub-category | 5% in each category (except OL and TFW) |
| Ex-Servicemen (ES) – Sub-category | 3% in each category (except OL and TFW) |
| Women (WO) – Sub-category | 30% in each category (except OL and TFW) |
| SGS (State Govt. School) – Sub-category | 15% in each category (except OL and TFW) |
NRI quota is not applicable in Government Colleges.
Private Engineering Colleges
In private colleges, 5% seats are reserved for NRI candidates and 15% for JEE Main 2026 merit list candidates. After deducting these, the remaining seats follow this reservation structure:
| Category / Sub-Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC | 8% |
| ST | 12% |
| EWS | 10% |
| TFW | 5% (Supernumerary) |
| Green Card (GC) | 5% in each category |
| Physically Challenged (PWD) | 5% in each category |
| Ex-Servicemen (ES) | 3% in each category |
| SGS (State Govt. School) | 15% in each category |
| Women (WO) | 30% in each category |
OL category is not applicable for private institutions.
Transfer of Vacant Reserved Seats
If SC or ST seats remain vacant after exhausting all available candidates, those seats are transferred to the General category. EWS vacant seats, however, are not transferred to General; they are retained for the next year’s lateral entry under the same reservation. TFW vacant seats also cannot be transferred and remain unfilled.
All reservation benefits apply only to Odisha state domicile candidates. All supporting certificates must be issued by competent authorities of the Government of Odisha only.
OJEE Counselling Choice Filling 2026
Choice filling opens after successful registration and fee payment. This is where you select the college and branch combinations you want, in order of preference.
How to Fill Choices
Log in to www.ojee.nic.in with your credentials and click on “Choice Filling and Locking.” Read the instructions carefully before proceeding.
The screen has two blocks: the left block shows all available colleges and branches in alphabetical order (you can filter by Government or Private). The right block shows your filled choices.
You can add choices using “Add Multiple” or add them one by one using the “Add” button. Arrange your choices in order of preference using the SWAP and MOVE options. One college with one branch counts as one choice. For example, OUTR (Odisha University of Technology and Research) with Civil Engineering is one choice. OUTR with CSE is a separate choice.
Fill as many choices as possible. There is no upper limit on the number of choices. More choices improve your chances of allotment and upgradation.
TFW Candidates
TFW candidates will see both TFW seats (for example, OUTR Mechanical TFW) and non-TFW seats (OUTR Mechanical) in the choice list. Fill both TFW and non-TFW choices to avoid remaining unallotted. TFW seats are limited to 5% supernumerary intake per course.
Mock Allotment
Prior to the final allotment, there is a Mock Allotment Result offered on a designated day. It tells you what your likely allotment will be considering the choices you have made on that day. You can see where you stand and modify your choices if needed. The mock allotment is indicative only, based on choices filled one day prior to the mock result date.
Locking Choices
After evaluating the mock result and making your decisions, lock your choices using your password within the given time period. Locking cannot be undone once done and happens only once. Once locked, no change will be possible in your list of choices for that particular round under any condition.
If you fail to lock your choices before the deadline, your last saved choices are automatically locked by the server.
Always lock your choices yourself before the deadline to be safe. After locking, take a print of your locked choice slip for your records.
OJEE Counselling Process 2026 – Round-by-Round
Round I Allotment
After choice locking, Round I allotment is declared on the website. Allotment is based on rank, category, sub-category, and choices filled. SMS notification is sent to your registered mobile number.
Do not report to the allotted institute based on Round I allotment. After Round I, every allotted candidate must mandatorily complete three steps:
Step A: Exercise Freeze or Float Option
- Float: You wish to be considered for upgradation to a choice higher preference in the coming rounds. The present allotment is kept as your safety choice unless you get a better choice.
- Freeze: You are happy with your present allotment and you do not wish to go for upgradation in future rounds. This allotment is permanently locked.
Once you exercise Float or Freeze option, it cannot be altered in any way by you.
Step B: Upload Required Documents (Online)
All documents must be uploaded in PDF format only. File size limits are mentioned against each document on the portal. Documents must be clearly readable. Do not use special characters in file names.
Step C: Pay Part Admission / Seat Confirmation Fee
Pay Rs. 10,000 (General) or Rs. 5,000 (SC/ST/PWD) online through the BILLDESK/HDFC/SBI gateway. If you fail to complete any of these three steps, your allotted seat is cancelled and you will be out of the counselling process permanently.
Document Verification
Documents are verified online by the Document Verifying Officer. You do not need to visit any centre. The verifying officer may raise a query if there is any discrepancy. You will be notified through SMS and email. Resolve the query within the specified date and time. If the query is not resolved in time, verification is treated as unsuccessful and your seat is cancelled.
If your category or sub-category document is rejected (for example, if your SC certificate is not accepted), your allotment under that category is cancelled and you are considered for General category allotment in the subsequent round, subject to submitting an undertaking.
Physically Challenged (PWD) candidates must appear before the Medical Board at SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack on the scheduled date. They are not required to upload a medical certificate but they must attend the Medical Board. Failure to do so means they will not be considered under PWD category.
Withdrawal Option
Once the Part Admission Fee is paid by a candidate who does not wish to proceed further, the candidate can withdraw during the specified period for withdrawal. Candidates who withdraw will be refunded their total Part Admission Fee after counseling has been completed.
Candidates who withdraw after the last date for withdrawal are not refunded their fees.
Round II Allotment
After Round I document verification is complete, Round II allotment is declared. Candidates who were allotted in Round I and opted for Float may get upgraded to a higher preference. Candidates who were not allotted in Round I may get an allotment now.
Newly allotted candidates in Round II must follow the same steps: exercise Freeze/Float, upload documents, and pay the Part Admission Fee within the specified time. Failure to complete these steps means the seat is cancelled.
After Round II, registration, fee payment, and choice filling opens for 2nd/Special OJEE candidates and any JEE Main candidates who did not register earlier.
Round III (Final Allotment)
In Round III, all the candidates in the upgradation process, those candidates which were left unalloted in previous rounds, and fresh candidates will be included for final allotment.
Candidates who froze their allotment in Round I or Round II will get their final allotment in the same seat. Float candidates will be upgraded if a better choice is available.
After final allotment in Round III, download the final allotment letter from the website. All allotted candidates in Round III should upload the required documents and pay the Part Admission Fee to get their final allotment letter. Now report to the finally allotted institute with:
- Final Allotment Letter
- Fee deposit slip
- Original documents and supporting certificates
Your name will be registered at the OJEE website with the institute as reported and the registration card will be issued to you.
Important warning: If you are allotted finally and have uploaded all your documents along with the payment of part admission fee and still you don’t report to the college, then the entire Part Admission Fee of Rs. 10,000/- or Rs. 5,000/- will be forfeited.
Documents Required for OJEE Counselling 2026 (B.Tech)
All documents must be uploaded online in PDF format. Original certificates should be kept ready for final reporting at the college.
- JEE Main 2026 Rank Card – All B.Tech candidates
- Class X Certificate (Date of Birth proof) – All candidates
- Class XII (10+2) Marksheet – All candidates
- Class XII (10+2) Pass Certificate – All candidates
- Resident / Nativity Certificate (Online issued by Tahsildar) – All State Domicile candidates and Women candidates
- SC / ST Certificate (Online issued by Odisha Govt.) – SC and ST candidates
- EWS Certificate (Income and Asset Certificate from Tahsildar/Additional Tahsildar) -EWS candidates
- Income Certificate for TFW (Online issued by Odisha Tahsildar for FY 2025-26) -TFW candidates
- Valid Green Card (issued by Family Welfare Dept., Govt. of Odisha) – GC category candidates
- OL Category Certificate (Appendix-V) – Outlying Odia speaking tracts candidates
- Indian Passport and NRI documents – NRI candidates
- Parent/Spouse Employment Certificate (Appendix-I) – For domicile claim through employment
- Parent Employment Certificate in Odisha (Appendix-I) – For SGS / GE with Odisha qualifying exam
Note: Physically Challenged candidates do not need to upload a PwD certificate during counselling. They must physically appear before the Medical Board at SCB Medical College, Cuttack on the scheduled date.
OJEE Counselling 2026 – TFW Scheme Details
TFW (Tuition Fee Waiver) is an AICTE scheme that provides tuition fee waiver to eligible students.
- Eligibility: Annual parental income from all sources less than Rs. 8 lakh
- Only Odisha residents are eligible (Resident/Nativity Certificate mandatory, online issued only)
- Income Certificate must be issued by the local Tahsildar through online mode only
- Waiver covers tuition fee only. All other fees must be paid by the candidate
- TFW seats: Up to 5% of approved intake per course in institutions where at least 50% of approved intake was filled in the previous year
- TFW is not applicable for Lateral Entry B.Tech except for 5% supernumerary TFW seats
TFW candidates must fill both TFW choices and non-TFW choices during counselling. If you fill only TFW choices and the TFW seat is not available, you will remain unallotted.
OJEE Counselling 2026 – Important Rules to Remember
No reporting at institute during Round I, II, or III allotment. Report only after Final Allotment Letter is downloaded.
All document verification is online. No nodal centres. Keep your documents scanned and ready before the counselling opens.
Withdrawal after the final date means your Part Admission Fee is forfeited. Withdraw only if you genuinely do not want the allotted seat.
Uploading tempered or forged documents leads to seat cancellation and legal action.
Password must remain confidential. You are fully responsible for any actions taken through your login.
All reserved category certificates must be issued by Government of Odisha competent authorities only. Certificates from other states are not valid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who qualifies for OJEE Counselling 2026 for B.Tech?
A. Candidates must have qualified in the JEE Main 2026 Paper -I and must have passed 10+2 with physics, and math and a valid third subject. The candidate must have received 45% of the aggregate marks in all three subjects on the 10+2 examinations. Reserved category candidates are only required to score 40% of the total mark.
Q. What is the OJEE 2026 counselling registration fee?
A. Rs. 450/- paid online only. This is non-refundable.
Q. When should I report to the allotted college?
A. You will be reporting only once your final allotment letter is generated after Round III. Do not report at all during Round I, II, and Round III allotment notifications.
Q. Is physical document submission required in OJEE Counselling 2026?
A. No. All documents are uploaded online and verified through the portal. You visit no office or nodal centre during counselling.
Q. What happens if my document verification query is not resolved in time?
A. Your document verification query will be declared unsuccessful, your seat will be cancelled, and you will be taken up for general category allotment in the next round upon furnishing an undertaking.
Q. Can I change my choice list after locking in OJEE Counselling 2026?
A. Choices cannot be changed in a particular round once locked. Those who don’t get a seat can change their choices in the next round with a consent given on the portal.
Q. What is the TFW scheme in OJEE 2026 and who can apply?
A. TFW (Tuition Fee Waiver) provides free tuition to students whose parental annual income is below Rs. 8 lakh. It is available only to Odisha residents with online-issued income and nativity certificates.
Q. What happens if I get final allotment but do not report to the institute?
A. Your Part Admission Fee of Rs. 10,000 or Rs. 5,000 is forfeited. No refund is given for non-reporting after accepting final allotment.
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His guidance approach is practical, transparent, and strategy focused. Rajesh Mishra helps families understand counselling systems, admission rules, and college selection in simple language so they can make informed decisions.
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Rajesh Mishra is an admission counsellor and the founder of GLN Admission Advice Pvt. Ltd. with more than 16 years of experience in student counselling and admission guidance. He has worked with thousands of students and parents seeking clarity in complex admission processes across India.
His guidance approach is practical, transparent, and strategy focused. Rajesh Mishra helps families understand counselling systems, admission rules, and college selection in simple language so they can make informed decisions.
Through GLN Admission Advice, he provides guidance for Medical, AYUSH, Engineering, MBA, PGDM, and Law admissions, and regularly shares content to help students understand counselling procedures, cutoff trends, and common mistakes during admission counselling.