OJEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria: UG & PG Eligibility Qualifying Marks

• Updated on 18 Sept, 2025 by Ankita Banerjee

OJEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria are the conditions that candidates must meet to appear for the exam. 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 2026 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 2026 eligibility criteria.

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OJEE 2026 General Eligibility Criteria
OJEE 2026 Course-Wise Eligibility Criteria
OJEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria FAQs

OJEE 2026 General Eligibility Criteria

The table below provides key highlights of the OJEE 2026 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 2026 Course-Wise Eligibility Criteria

The course-wise eligibility criteria for OJEE 2026 are mentioned below. It includes the required educational qualifications and other conditions for different undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

OJEE 2026 Eligibility for Undergraduate Courses

The table below explains the eligibility requirements for undergraduate courses of OJEE 2026. 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 2026 Eligibility for Postgraduate Courses

The table below provides eligibility criteria for postgraduate programs of OJEE 2026. 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.

Check: OJEE 2026 Application Process

OJEE 2026 Qualifying Marks

The table below provides information about the minimum qualifying marks required for different programs in OJEE 2026. 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%

Check: OJEE 2026 Admit Card 2026

OJEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria FAQs

What is the minimum educational qualification for OJEE 2026?

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 the course requirements.

Is there an age limit for OJEE 2026?

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 2026?

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 2026 without work experience?

Yes, work experience is not required for OJEE 2026. Both working professionals and fresh graduates can apply.

Are NRI students eligible for OJEE 2026?

No, only Indian citizens can apply for OJEE 2026.

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.