Updated on Mar 27, 2025
Amrita Das
The OJEE 2025 eligibility criteria are the conditions that candidates must meet to appear for the exam. The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) is conducted for admission to various professional courses, including MBA, MCA, M.Tech, and B.Pharm. The OJEE Cell sets the eligibility rules, which include educational qualifications, age limits, and nationality requirements. The basic eligibility for OJEE 2025 is graduation for PG courses, while UG courses have different requirements. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before applying, as those who do not meet the requirements will not be allowed to take admission. Read further to know more about the OJEE 2025 eligibility criteria.
OJEE 2025 General Eligibility Criteria
The table below provides key highlights of the OJEE 2025 eligibility criteria. It includes details about age limits, nationality, educational qualifications, and work experience. Candidates must review these factors before applying to ensure they meet the basic requirements.
| Factors | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | No age limit for PG courses. Candidates for BAMS/BHMS and BPharma must be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2024. |
| Nationality | Candidates must be citizens of India. |
| Minimum Educational Qualification | Undergraduate: Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board. Postgraduate: Diploma or bachelor's degree in a relevant stream from a recognized university. |
| Work Experience | Not required. Both freshers and working professionals can apply. |
OJEE 2025 Course Wise Eligibility Criteria
The course-wise eligibility criteria for OJEE 2025 are mentioned below. It includes the required educational qualifications and other conditions for different undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
OJEE 2025 Eligibility for Undergraduate Courses
The table below explains the eligibility requirements for undergraduate courses of OJEE 2025. Candidates must meet the minimum educational qualifications and age limits specified for each course.
| Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| BPharma | Must have passed Class 12 in the Science stream with at least 45% aggregate marks. No age limit. |
| BHMS/BAMS | Must have completed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with at least 50% aggregate in these subjects. The candidate must be 17 years old as of December 31, 2024. |
Note: OJEE is not conducted for MBBS, BDS, BE/BTech admissions. Admission to these courses is based on NEET and JEE Main scores.
OJEE 2025 Eligibility for Postgraduate Courses
The table below provides eligibility criteria for postgraduate programs of OJEE 2025. It mentions the required educational qualifications and other conditions for MBA, MCA, MTech, MArch, and MPharma courses.
| Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| MBA | Bachelor's degree in any discipline or a four-year BTech/BE/Pharmacy/Architecture degree with at least 50% aggregate. Final-year students are eligible. No age limit. |
| MTech | Graduation in a relevant discipline with at least 50% aggregate. Final-year students can apply. No age limit. |
| MCA | Graduation of at least three years duration in any discipline with 50% aggregate, with Mathematics as a subject at Class 12 or UG level. No age limit. |
| MArch | Bachelor's in Architecture with 50% aggregate. Final-year students can apply. No age limit. |
| MPharma | Graduation in Pharmacy with at least 50% aggregate. Final-year students are eligible. No age limit. |
OJEE 2025 Qualifying Marks
The table below provides information about the minimum qualifying marks required for different programs in OJEE 2025. Candidates must meet the category-wise marks criteria to be eligible for admission.
| Stream/Programme | Category | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech/ BPlan/ BPharma | General | 45% |
| SC/ST | 40% | |
| BAMS/BHMS | General | 50% |
| SC/ST | 45% | |
| BArch | General, SC, ST | 50% |
| MBA/MCA/MTech/MArch/MPlan/MPharma | General | 50% |
| SC/ST | 45% | |
| LE Tech/ LE Pharma | General | 45% |
| SC/ST | 40% |
OJEE 2025 Eligibility Criteria FAQs
What is the minimum educational qualification for OJEE 2025?
For UG courses, candidates must have completed Class 12 in the relevant stream. For PG courses, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum percentage as per course requirements.
Is there an age limit for OJEE 2025?
No age limit for PG courses like MBA, MCA, MTech, MPharma, and MArch. However, for BAMS/BHMS and BPharma, candidates must be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2024.
Can final-year students apply for OJEE 2025?
Yes, final-year students of bachelor’s degree programs are eligible to apply for OJEE PG courses, provided they meet the minimum aggregate criteria.
Can a candidate apply for OJEE 2025 without work experience?
Yes, work experience is not required for OJEE 2025. Both working professionals and fresh graduates can apply.
Are NRI students eligible for OJEE 2025?
No, only Indian citizens can apply for OJEE 2025.
Is OJEE required for BTech and MBBS admissions?
No, OJEE is not conducted for BTech and MBBS admissions. Candidates must apply through JEE Main for BTech and NEET for MBBS.
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