OJEE 2023 Eligibility: Course-wise Requirements, Qualification, Age, Reservations

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OJEE 2023 Eligibility Criteria is likely to be released along with OJEE 2023 Application Form on the 1st week of February. OJEE 2023 Eligibility Criteria include the age of the candidate, educational qualification, nativity, and other requirements. Only eligible candidates can attempt and complete filling in the application form. Click Here to Apply for OJEE 2023

Candidates applying for undergraduate courses must have completed 10+2 or any equivalent examination from a recognized board. Those who do not appear for JEE Main are required to appear for OJEE 2023, which will be conducted in online mode. Check OJEE 2023 Exam Pattern for UG Courses
Candidates applying for postgraduate courses must be a graduate in any relevant discipline from a recognized board. Check OJEE 2023 Exam Pattern for PG Courses
Candidates must hold a diploma or bachelor’s degree from a relevant stream to apply for Lateral entry courses.

Table of Contents

OJEE 2023 General Eligibility
OJEE 2023 Eligibility for UG Courses
2.1 OJEE 2023 Eligibility for B.Pharma
2.2 OJEE 2023 Eligibility for BHMS and BAMS
OJEE 2023 Eligibility for PG Courses
3.1 OJEE 2023 Eligibility for MCA
3.2 OJEE 2023 Eligibility for M.Plan
3.3 OJEE 2023 Eligibility for MBA
3.4 OJEE 2023 Eligibility for M.Tech
3.5 OJEE 2023 Eligibility for M. Pharm
3.6 OJEE 2023 Eligibility for M. Arch
OJEE 2023 Eligibility for Lateral Entry Courses
4.1 OJEE 2023 Eligibility for LE MCA
4.2 OJEE 2023 Eligibility for LE B.Tech
4.3 OJEE 2023 Eligibility for LE B.Pharm
OJEE 2023 Reservation Criteria
5.1 OJEE 2023 Reservation: Important Points
5.2 OJEE 2023 Seat Reservation
5.3 OJEE 2023 Category-wise Reservations
5.4 OJEE 2023 Reservation: Documents Required
5.5 OJEE 2023 Reservation: Certificate Format
OJEE 2023 Eligibility Criteria FAQs

Note: Admissions to B.Tech are done through the rank obtained in JEE Main; NATA Score Card is considered for B.Arch Admissions; MBBS/BDS Admissions are done through scores obtained in NEET.

OJEE Eligibility Highlights

OJEE 2023 General Eligibility

Criteria	Eligibility
Nationality	Candidates must be a Citizen of India; NRI or PIO candidates can also apply for admission but their admission will be for supernumerary seats(i.e. if seats are excess).
Age Limit	There is no restriction in age for applying in OJEE 2023 except for B.Tech Marine Engineering which is a maximum of 22 years at the time of admission.
Qualifying Examination	Candidates passed in 10+2 or 10+3 examinations from any school in Odisha or outside the state.
Qualifying Subjects Required	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, and one compulsory language paper
Qualifying Marks	Candidates must have secured at least 45% marks in their qualifying exam. Those belonging to the reserved category have to score 40% marks.

OJEE Eligibility for UG Courses

OJEE 2023 Eligibility for UG Courses

OJEE 2023 Eligibility for admission to UG level courses in Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Pharmacy, and Integrated MBA require a candidate to have passed the 10+2 examination of CHSE, Odisha, or equivalent. Percentage and the subjects required in the qualifying examination for different courses are mentioned below:

OJEE 2023 Eligibility for B.Pharma

Candidates should have passed 10+2 examinations in science stream with Physics and Chemistry as main subjects along with one subject out of Mathematics/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical Vocational Subject.
The candidate must pass each subject and the aggregate passing marks should be at least 45% or above.
There is no prescribed age limit for appearing in OJEE for admission to the pharmacy course.

OJEE 2023 Eligibility for BHMS and BAMS

For admission in BHMS and BAMS courses, a candidate must pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology (Botany and Zoology) as compulsory subjects.
The minimum aggregate marks required is 50% in Physics, Chemistry & Biology together.
The lower age limit for this course is 17 years as of December 31, 2020.
As proof of their age, candidates must submit an H.S.C. or equivalent certificate during certificate verification at the time of OJEE Counselling.

OJEE Eligibility for PG Courses

OJEE 2023 Eligibility for PG Courses

OJEE 2023 provides admission to various postgraduate courses like MBA, MCA, MTech, etc. in Computer Application, Business Administration, Technology, Pharmacy, Architecture, and Planning, etc.
The minimum eligibility requirement to seek admission in PG courses through OJEE 2023 is that a candidate should have passed or appeared in bachelor’s degree in 2023 from any of the universities in Odisha or an AICTE approved Institute or from a recognized university as defined by UGC.

The eligibility criteria for OJEE 2023 for postgraduate courses are as follows:

OJEE 2023 Eligibility for MCA

A candidate must have passed the Bachelor’s Degree Examination of a minimum of three years duration in any discipline or should be appearing for the same in 2023.
The compulsory subject in 10+2 or graduation level is Mathematics. Business Mathematics in the 10+2 will not be counted.
The minimum qualifying marks should be 50% or above in the qualifying examination.
In case a candidate has passed BCA / BSc (IT/CS/IST/ITM) with mathematics as a subject, they can give the entrance test without Mathematics at 10+2 level.
There is no age limit for admission to MCA courses.

OJEE 2023 Eligibility for M.Plan

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Planning, Civil Engineering, or a Master’s Degree in Economics, Geography, Sociology, Anthropology, Environmental Science, Statistics, Social Work with a specialization in Community Development and Rural Development.
Minimum marks required must be at least 50% or more in the qualifying examination.
There is no age limit for this course.

OJEE 2023 Eligibility for MBA

This course requires the candidate to pass or appear bachelor’s degree examination in any discipline of three years.
Candidates who have passed or are appearing in 2023 in the Bachelor’s Degree examination of Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Pharmacy of at least four/five years can apply for the course too.
The minimum qualifying marks required in the qualifying examination is 50% marks or more.
There is no prescribed age limit for admission to the MBA course through OJEE.

OJEE 2023 Eligibility for Integrated MBA (5 years)

Candidates must have passed or should be appearing in 10+2 examinations.
All the subjects in the qualifying exam must be passed, and the minimum percentage in all subjects taken together must be 45% marks or above.
There is a prescribed age limit for admission to the Integrated MBA course through OJEE.

NOTE:

Admission to this course will be based on the OJEE 2023 rank.
If the seats remain vacant, the admission will be done based on marks acquired in the 10+2 examination.
In case the seats are still vacant, the Diploma Engineering students and students passed in 10+2 vocational courses will also be allowed for admission.
Candidates will be awarded a Bachelor’s degree in Management (BM) if they want to discontinue the course after three years. If they're going to leave the course after four years, they will be awarded a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Management (BAM). The candidates will be awarded Integrated MBA only after the completion of 5 years.

OJEE 2023 Eligibility for M.Tech (Regular)

Candidates should have passed or should be appearing in 2023 for a Bachelor’s Degree examination in the relevant field.
The minimum marks obtained by the candidate must be at least 50% or above in the qualifying examination.
There is no age limit for admission to M. Tech (Regular) course.

OJEE 2023 Eligibility for M.Tech (Part-time)

Candidates should have cleared a Bachelor’s Degree of examination in the relevant field.
It is mandatory that candidates have a minimum of two years of full-time work experience in a registered firm / Company / Industry / Educational and / Government, Autonomous Organizations.
There is no prescribed age limit for admission to M. Tech (Part-Time) course.

OJEE 2023 Eligibility Criteria for M.Pharm

Candidates who have passed or are appearing in 2023 for a Bachelor’s Degree examination or equivalent in Pharmacy are eligible to apply for this course.
The minimum marks required to be secured by the candidate in the qualifying examination is 50%.

OJEE 2023 Eligibility for M.Arch

For admission in M.Arch. course, the candidates must pass or appear in 2023 for a Bachelor’s Degree examination in the relevant field in Architecture.
In the qualifying examination, the candidate must obtain a minimum of 50% or more to be eligible for this course.
OJEE Board has not prescribed any lower or upper age limit for admission to M. Arch. Course.

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OJEE Eligibility for Lateral Entry Courses

OJEE 2023 Eligibility for Lateral Entry Courses

OJEE 2023 will also be conducted for Lateral Entry or admission to the second year/ third semester for undergraduate courses like Engineering/Technology and Pharmacy.
The option for Lateral Entry admission is also provided for a Masters in Computer Application.
To be eligible under Lateral Entry, candidates must pass or appear in 2023 in a three-year diploma examination/ first year of bachelor's degree program/ bachelor’s degree examination of three years (for MCA course) from an AICTE approved Institute or from a recognized University as defined by UGC.

OJEE 2023 Eligibility for LE MCA

For admission to the MCA course, a candidate should pass or appear in 2023 in a Bachelor’s Degree Examination of a minimum of three years duration in BCA or B. Sc (IT/ Computer Science/IST/ITM).
Candidates should have also cleared Mathematics as a compulsory subject at the 10+2 level or graduate level. Business Mathematics at the 10+2 level will not be allowed.
Minimum marks required in the qualifying examination are at least 50% or above.
There is no age limit for admission to 2nd year MCA under the Lateral Entry course.

OJEE 2023 Eligibility LE B.Tech

Diploma Holders

Candidates must have passed or should be appearing in a two-year diploma examination in Engineering and Technology.
The minimum marks obtained by the candidate must be at least 45% marks or above in the appropriate branch of Engineering/ Technology.
There is no age limit to admission to this course.
The resident of Odisha and non-resident of Odisha candidates who have completed their diploma examination outside Odisha and have approval from a competent authority can also apply for admission under lateral entry.
Candidates who completed a diploma in a state other than Odisha will be allowed admission to private engineering colleges according to their OJEE rank. However, they will only get admission if there are vacant seats available after seats reserved for the state merit list are filled through centralized counselling. Candidates, both residents, and non-residents of Odisha have to submit the result of the final diploma examination as well.
Candidates who have completed their diploma are also eligible for admission to 1st year of the B. Architecture program. They should have a valid NATA score and minimum marks obtained in diploma must be at least 50% or above.

B.Sc Holders

The eligibility criteria for admission to the second year/ third semester of Engineering/ Technology for B.sc candidates require the candidates to pass or appear in 2023, Bachelor’s Degree examination of three years duration in Science.
The minimum marks obtained in the qualifying examination must be at least 45% marks. The candidate should also have passed the 10+2 examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject.
Candidates must also pass the first-year engineering program subjects, Engineering Graphics / Engineering Drawing and Engineering Mechanics to be eligible for lateral entry admission.
There is no age limit for admission to this course.
Students who are from the B.sc stream will only be selected after the seats for students from the diploma stream are filled up.

OJEE 2023 Eligibility for LE B.Pharma

Candidates who have passed or are appearing in 2023 in diploma examination of two years after 10+2 examination in Pharmacy from Odisha State Board of Pharmacy (OSBP) or SCTE&VT or an AICTE approved Institution / from a recognized University as defined by UGC are eligible for admission to this course.

The minimum mark required for this course is 45% or above.
There is no age limit to admission to this course.
Candidates who completed a diploma in a state other than Odisha will be allowed admission in private engineering colleges according to their OJEE Exam rank.
However, they will only get admission if there are vacant seats available after seats reserved for the state merit list are filled through centralized counselling.

NOTE:The candidates who are residents of Odisha are required to submit the ‘Resident Certificate’ as per the prescribed format, in case they get selected, at the time of verification of documents.

OJEE Reservation Criteria

OJEE 2023 Reservation Criteria

There is a provision for a reservation to certain reserved categories in OJEE 2023. The Reservation Criteria in OJEE is provided to candidates from the following categories:

Odisha State Category
1. SC/ST
2. Green Card Holders
3. Physically challenged or Person with Disability
4. Wards of Ex-servicemen native to Odisha
5. Women Candidates
6. Tuition Waiver Scheme
Oriya speaking candidates residing outside Odisha
Non-Resident Indians
Outside State Category

To avail admission under any reserved category candidates must be aware of certain important factors regarding each category. At the time of counselling, candidates selected in OJEE 2023 will be asked to produce a certain set of documents as proof of their claim to a reserved category.

To claim reservation, the candidate has to fulfill the minimum eligibility requirements for OJEE. Also, the different reserved categories have varying percentages of seats reserved in various colleges.

Category	Reservation
Scheduled Caste	8%
Scheduled Tribe	12%
Physically Challenged	5%
Green Card	5%
Tuition Fee Waiver	5% (Supernumerary)
EWS	3%
Women	30%
Outlying Odia (OL)	3% (Only in government Institutes)

OJEE 2023 Reservation: Important Points

There is no reservation of seats under reserved categories for a lateral entry admission to Engineering/Technology degree courses.
To claim any reservation, candidates must fulfill the OJEE 2023 Reservation Criteria of a said reserved category. In case they don’t fill any criteria, they will not be able to claim the reservation, and their application will be rejected.
For admission to the ‘Mining Engineering Course’, Persons with Disability and Women candidates are not eligible.
There will be a separate merit list published for each reserved category for admission after the declaration of the result.
Every claim for the reserved category will require an important document to be submitted from the candidate to prove their reservation claim. If the candidate does not submit the same at the time of counselling, the admission process of the candidate will not go through.

OJEE 2023 Seat Reservation

Seats are reserved for different categories for admission to different courses through OJEE 2023, across institutions and colleges.
These percentages, however, are subject to change and the decision of the State Government will be final.
Candidates will be notified about the exact number of seats and branches before the counseling process on the website, i.e. ojee.nic.in.
The following table states the reservation of seats for various categories.

COURSE NAME	SC	ST	GREEN CARD	PWD	EX-SERVICEMEN	TFW	WOMEN	OL
B.Tech/ B.Plan	8	12	5	3	3	5	30	3
B.Arch	8	12	5	3	3	0	30	3
M.Tech/ M.Pharm / M.Arch	8	12	0	0	0	0	0	0
B. Pharma	8	12	5	3	0	5	0	0
MCA	8	12	5	3	0	0	30	0
MBA/ Integrated MBA(5years)	8	12	5	3	0	0	30	0
Lateral Entry Tech/ Lateral Entry Pharma	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	0
Lateral Entry MCA	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Integrated MSC	8	12	0	0	0	0	0	0

OJEE 2023 Category-wise Reservations

The following section will help candidates to know the Reservation Criteria for different categories in OJEE 2023. Applicants must note that if they do not fulfill these criteria, then their candidature will be canceled.

Odisha State Category

To claim reservation under this category, candidates have to meet at least one of the criteria given below:

The candidate should have passed/appeared 10+2 examination from a recognized institution in the State of Odisha for a Bachelor’s Degree. Similarly, the candidate should have completed/appeared +3 Sc / B.Sc. / BCA / B.Tech / B.Pharm / B.Arch/ Bachelor degree for Masters Degree.
If the candidate has not done their 10+2 examination in Odisha, then one of the parents of the candidate must be a native of Odisha. To claim this, candidates will present the “Resident/Nativity Certificate” at the time of counselling.
Candidates who are sons/daughters/ spouse of the employees of the government of Odisha / Govt. of India / Govt. of Odisha Undertakings / Govt. of India undertakings, presently serving in the State of Odisha, can also apply under this reservation category. To claim this, the candidate will submit the ‘certificate from the employer at the time of counselling.
Candidates who are wards of All India Civil Service Officers serving in the State of Odisha can also claim admission under this reservation for admission in Professional / Technical Institutions in Odisha.

Check OJEE 2023 Seat Matrix

All admissions will be based on the rank secured in OJEE 2023. OJEE 2023 reserved categories under Odisha State Categories are discussed below:

SC/ST

Under this category, candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe will be able to claim reservation benefits for admission through OJEE 2023.
To do so, candidates should produce the SC/ST certificate in the prescribed format at the time of counselling.
Candidates must note that the SC/ST candidates who have migrated from their state of origin to another state will be regarded as SC/ST candidates of their place of origin and not from the state to which they have migrated.

Green Card Holders

Candidates claiming Reservation under the Green Card Category in OJEE 2023should present the Green Card of their parents which is issued by the Family Welfare Department, the Government of Odisha, or any other appropriate authority at the time of counseling.
The personal details of the candidate such as the name, date of birth of the candidate along with the parent's names must be as per the Class 10th passing certificate.
The reservation for Green Card holders does not apply to MTech/ MPharm/ MArch/ MPlan Programs.

Also Check OJEE 2023 Seat Allotment

Person with Disability

Candidates with a minimum of 40% disabilities would be considered under the PwD category.
A Medical Board will inspect the medical standards of the candidate and based on their examination of the candidate; the board will declare the percentage and type of disability.
Admission under this category will be based on the final decision of the Medical Board.
Candidates have to send the medical certificate along with their application. However, they must also carry a copy of the medical certificate issued by the competent authority in the examination hall.

Wards of Ex-servicemen

Candidates applying under this reservation category will be required to present a certificate duly approved by the Rajya Sainik Board at the time of verification of documents to claim this reservation.

Women Candidates

Women candidates will only be able to claim this reservation if they are natives of Odisha.
At the time of verification of documents, women candidates will present the Resident of Odisha Certificate to claim this reservation.
This reservation is not applicable in Outside State Category, Non-Indian Resident Indians, Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme, and Odias belonging to outlying Odia speaking tracts (OL Category).

Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme

The candidate should be a native of Odisha. Candidates whose parent’s annual income is less than INR 6 lakhs (Rupees Six lakh only) from all sources can claim admission under this reserved category.
As the name suggests, this scheme is only limited to the tuition fee of the course. All other fees except the tuition fees will have to be paid by the candidate.
At the time of verification of documents, candidates claiming this reservation category should submit ‘Resident Certificate’ and ‘Income Certificate’ in the prescribed format.

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OL Category

This category is meant for Odias belonging to outlying Oriya (Odia) speaking tracts. 3% of seats are reserved in Govt. Engineering colleges. This reservation cannot be claimed for admission to private engineering colleges.
However, Candidates can take admission in private colleges under the outside state category for private colleges.
This reservation cannot be claimed for admission to MBA/ MCA/ Pharmacy/ Lateral Entry/ MTech/ MPharm/ MArch/ Integrated MBA (5 years) streams. To claim this reservation under this category in OJEE 2023, candidates have to furnish the ‘Resident of Odisha’ certificate at the time of verification of documents.
The eligibility for candidates under this category requires the applicant to pass the 10+2 Science examination from outside Odisha.

Non-Resident Indians

Candidates who are Sons and Daughters of an Indian citizen who resides outside India and hold an Indian passport can claim admission based on this reservation category.
At the time of verification of documents, the candidate has to submit copies of passport, Work permit, certificate of the qualifying examination.

Outside State Category

Candidates claiming this reservation quota in OJEE 2023, will not be eligible for admission in Government Colleges to Engineering/ MBA/ MCA courses and under lateral entry programs.
Candidates under this category will be eligible for admission to Private Engineering (BTech 1st year only) Institutes/ Private Pharmacy (MPharm 1st year only) Institutes/ Private MBA Institutes / Private Integrated MBA (5years) Institutes /Private MCA Institutes /Private Engineering colleges 2nd year B Tech (Lateral Entry).

OJEE 2023 Reservation: Documents Required

Candidates at the time of verification of documents have to furnish essential documents. The failure to produce these documents can lead to the cancellation of admission through OJEE. Most of the categories require the ‘Resident of Odisha’ certificate; some need to provide an income certificate etc.

The following table will show the documents required for different reserved categories at the time of verification of documents. These certificates should not be issued earlier than January 2023.

Name of Reserved Category	Documents Required
Odisha State Category	Resident /Nativity Certificate or Certificate from Employer
SC/ST Category	SC/ST Certificate
Green Card Holders	Class 10th passing certificate and Copy of Green Card (issued by Family welfare Scheme, Government Of Odisha)
Physically Challenged	Copy of Medical Certificate as issued by the competent authority
Ex-servicemen	Certificate from Ex-Serviceman Board
Women Candidates	A resident of Odisha Certificate
Tuition Waiver Scheme	Income Certificate and Resident of Odisha Certificate
OL Category	OL Category Certificate
Non-Resident Indians	Passport and photocopies, Work permit and certificate of the qualifying examination

OJEE 2023 Reservations: Certificates Format

The board provides the format for certain vital documents. Candidates have to produce these documents at the time of document verification in the prescribed format.

Documents	Issuing Authority
Resident / Nativity Certificate from Employer	Revenue Officer (Chief Officer in charge of Revenue Administrative in the District, Sub-Division of Tahasil and includes an Additional District Magistrate and Additional Tahasildar)
Certificate of the Employer	Employer (Head of the Office/ Organization)
SC/ST Certificate	Revenue Officer (Tahasildar of the place of residence of a parent in Odisha.)
OL Category Certificate	Revenue Officer {Not Below the Rank of Tahsildar)
Certificate from Ex-Serviceman	Secretary of Rajya Sainik Board
Income Certificate	Revenue Officer (Chief Officer in charge of Revenue Administrative in the District, Sub-Division of Tahasil and includes an Additional District Magistrate and Additional Tahasildar)

OJEE Eligibility FAQs

OJEE 2023 Eligibility Criteria FAQs

Ques. Who is eligible for OJEE?

Ans. Candidates applying for undergraduate courses are required to have a minimum of 45% in their 12^th in PCB from a recognized school. Candidates applying for postgraduate courses are required to have a minimum of 50% marks aggregate in their undergraduate course from a recognized institute.

Ques. Where are notifications related to OJEE 2023 Eligibility?

Ans. Candidates can find new notifications on OJEE 2023 Eligibility on the official website. Eligibility requirements will be announced with the release of application forms.

Ques. Are there any age restrictions for attempting OJEE 2023?

Ans. No, candidates of any age can try to attempt OJEE 2023. Candidates applying to B.Tech Marine Engineering, are required to be of 22 years at the time of admissions.

Ques. Is there a relaxation of marks for OJEE 2023?

Ans. OJEE 2023 offers relaxation of 5% marks for candidates of reserved category. Any changes to this will be announced on the official website.

Ques. Is there any negative marking in OJEE 2023 Exam?

Ans. OJEE 2023 has a negative marking of 1 mark. Any changes to this will be announced on the official website.

Ques. How many students appeared for OJEE 2023 for BTech?

Ans. Around 65,763 candidates applied for OJEE 2023. Out of which, 49,360 appeared for the test.

Ques. In which mode of OJEE 2023 going to be conducted for BTech?

Ans. OJEE 2023 is expected to be conducted in a computer-based mode for all courses. Any changes to this will be announced on the official website.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College

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