Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Cut Off 2026
Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Cut Off
OJEE Cutoff 2026: Expected Ranks and Category-wise Analysis
The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEEB) will release the OJEE Cutoff 2026 after the OJEE Counselling 2026 rounds in July-August 2026. The cutoff is the minimum qualifying rank or score required for admission to different colleges and courses through OJEE.
Cutoffs are expected to remain similar to 2025, with minor variations of approximately ±5–10% depending on exam difficulty and the number of candidates. Cutoffs may rise slightly by 5-7% in 2026 due to a 12% increase in OJEE registrations.
Expected Cutoff Range for B.Tech
- The expected cutoff range for B.Tech will be around 1500-35000 for the General Category.
- The cutoff may go up to 80,000 for SC/ST categories.
- Electronics and Electrical branches may close between 18,000 and 25,000 ranks.
- Mechanical, Civil, and Metallurgical branches are anticipated to close around 30,000–40,000 ranks.
OJEE Category-wise Cut-Off for B.Tech 2026
CSE and IT remain the most competitive branches, with closing ranks likely within 12,000–15,000. Core branches such as Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical have higher closing ranks, reflecting moderate demand.
The categories typically include General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and other special reservation groups recognised by the state. The OJEE cutoff varies depending on factors like seat availability, number of applicants in each category, and overall exam performance in a given year.
Branch-wise Expected Closing Ranks
| Course | Estimated Opening Rank | Estimated Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech – CSE | 1 | 12,000 |
| B.Tech – IT | 1 | 15,000 |
| B.Tech – ECE | 1 | 18,000 |
| B.Tech – Electrical Engineering | 1 | 20,000 |
| B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering | 1 | 25,000 |
| B.Tech – Civil Engineering | 1 | 30,000 |
How to Calculate Cutoff Marks
The cutoff marks indicate the minimum percentage or marks needed to qualify for admission, counselling, or the next round of an examination. Students cannot determine the official cutoff directly, as it demonstrates overall performance, availability of seats, reservations, and the level of difficulty of the exam.
You can estimate your position based on your score and rank in your results. The cutoff mark signifies whether or not you are eligible for admission or counselling, given that you have scored higher than the cutoff for the next phase of selection (i.e. seat allotment) to the course.
OJEE B.Tech Cutoff 2026: Expected Category-Wise Ranks
Computer Science Engineering (CSE) is expected to have the highest demand in OJEE 2026. The General category cutoff for CSE is expected to close between rank 1 and 12,000.
Reserved categories for CSE also show high competition. OBC and EWS cutoffs are expected to close up to rank 22,000 and 18,000, respectively. This reflects a consistent 5–7% rise in competition compared to 2025.
Information Technology (IT) cutoffs are expected to mirror CSE trends. IT is expected to close around rank 15,000 for General and rank 22,000 for EWS.
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) and Electrical Engineering attract mid-tier rank holders. Cutoffs for these branches are expected to range from 18,000 to 35,000 for General and OBC categories.
Mechanical and Civil branches show moderate relaxation in cutoffs. General category cutoffs for these branches extend up to 25,000–30,000, reflecting lower demand compared to software-focused streams.
| Course (B.Tech) | General (UR) | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 1 – 12,000 | 12,500 – 22,000 | 22,500 – 45,000 | 45,500 – 80,000 | 12,500 – 18,000 |
| ECE | 1 – 18,000 | 18,500 – 30,000 | 30,500 – 50,000 | 50,500 – 90,000 | 18,000 – 25,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 – 25,000 | 25,500 – 38,000 | 38,500 – 55,000 | 55,500 – 95,000 | 20,000 – 28,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 1 – 30,000 | 30,500 – 42,000 | 42,500 – 60,000 | 60,500 – 100,000 | 22,000 – 30,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | 1 – 20,000 | 20,500 – 35,000 | 35,500 – 55,000 | 55,500 – 90,000 | 19,000 – 26,000 |
| IT | 1 – 15,000 | 15,500 – 28,000 | 28,500 – 48,000 | 48,500 – 85,000 | 16,000 – 22,000 |
OJEE College-Wise Cut-Off for B.Tech 2026
Top colleges like CET Bhubaneswar, Silicon, KIIT, and OUTR are expected to see slight tightening in cutoffs, meaning more competition. For tier-2 and tier-3 colleges, ranks up to 25,000–30,000 in B.Tech can still secure admission.
Reserved category cutoffs for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS will close later by 3,000 to 10,000 ranks, depending on the branch.
Odisha University of Technology & Research (formerly CET Bhubaneswar)
This institute offers admission to various B.Tech programs under the OJEE examination. Programs include civil engineering and biotechnology.
| Branch / Stream | Category (General) | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | General | 108007 | 302969 |
| Bio-Technology (SSC) | General | 586671 | 896747 |
Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla
This university offers B.Tech branches like Computer Science Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering under the OJEE examination.
| Branch / Stream | Category (General) | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | General | 26,407 | 72,755 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering (E&E) | EWS | 146,061 | 200,562 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (E&T) | EWS | 133,159 | 339,353 |
Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Rourkela (BPUT)
Major B.Tech programs offered at BPUT include CSE, Electrical Engineering, and Civil Engineering under the OJEE examination.
| Branch | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering (General) | — | 462,364 |
| Electrical Engineering (General) | — | 468,430 |
| Civil Engineering (General) | — | 907,395 |
Parala Maharaja Engineering College, Berhampur (PMEC)
PMEC offers B.Tech streams like CSE, Civil Engineering, and Electronics and Communication Engineering under the OJEE examination.
| Branch | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering (General) | — | 289,678 |
| Civil Engineering (General) | — | 1,502,918 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering (General) | — | 520,967 |
OJEE Participating Colleges
Several colleges participate under the OJEE Cell for various courses. For B.Tech, about 89 colleges accept OJEE scores.
OJEE Marks vs Rank 2026
The table below shows the expected rank range for different marks scored in OJEE for B.Tech in 2026. This comparison helps you understand how your exam performance translates into a rank.
The rank depends on several factors. These include the difficulty level of the exam, the overall performance of all candidates, and the marking scheme used that year.
| Marks (out of 480) | Approximate Rank Range |
|---|---|
| 430–480 | 1 – 500 |
| 380–429 | 500 – 2,000 |
| 340–379 | 2,000 – 5,000 |
| 300–339 | 5,000 – 10,000 |
| 250–299 | 10,000 – 15,000 |
| 200–249 | 15,000 – 25,000 |
| Less than 200 | 25,000 plus |
OJEE Candidate Numbers
OJEE usually has around 50,000–60,000 candidates for engineering and other streams each year. A rank of 9000 in OJEE is approximately equal to an 82–85 percentile, depending on the total number of test-takers.
What is a Good Rank in OJEE 2026?
A good OJEE rank means you can get admission into top government or reputed private colleges in Odisha with your preferred branch, such as CSE, ECE, or Mechanical. The rank needed depends on the type of college you are targeting.
- Top Government Colleges (like CET Bhubaneswar, Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, etc.): Rank below 2,000–4,000
- Good Private Colleges (like Silicon Institute, CV Raman Global University, KIIT via OJEE, etc.): Rank between 5,000–15,000
- Average Private Colleges: Rank between 15,000–35,000
- Low-Tier Colleges: Rank above 35,000
OJEE Qualifying Marks
There is no fixed cut-off mark officially declared by OJEE every year. Based on trends, you need at least 25% of the total marks to qualify.
- For reserved categories (SC/ST), the qualifying mark is usually around 20%.
- For B.Tech, the qualifying mark is around 45–50 marks out of 180.
OJEE 2025 Attendance
For OJEE 2025, a total of 92,488 candidates registered for the exam. Out of these, 80,324 candidates appeared for the exam, which is an attendance rate of 86.84%.
OJEE 2026 Eligibility
OJEE 2026 is open to candidates who are residents of India and meet the educational qualification requirements for their chosen course. Odisha domicile is not mandatory for private colleges, but it is required for state quota seats in government institutions.
- Must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- Need at least 45% marks (General) and 40% (SC/ST) in aggregate.