The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEEB). The exam is held once a year in computer-based test mode and is aimed at admitting students to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in public and private universities in Odisha.
The exam is designed to test the candidate's quantitative techniques, analytical techniques, and general awareness. The exam pattern ranges from easy to moderate, making it easier than other MBA entrance exams like CAT, XAT, ATMA, etc. The exam is quite popular in Odisha, with nearly 3,00,000 candidates belonging to the Odisha Council of Higher Secondary Education, CBSE, and ISC boards taking the test every year.
Important Dates
Important Events |
Date |
OJEE registrations Commencement |
25-January-2024 |
Last date of application |
15-March-2024 |
Last date of Payment |
17-March-2024 (till 5 PM) |
Admit Card Release Date |
30-April-2024 Onwards |
Date of Examination |
6th to 10th May-2024 |
Result Date |
First week of June 2024 |
Have a glance at the OJEE Examination
Particulars |
Details |
Exam Name |
OJEE (Odisha Joint Entrance Examination) |
Conducted By |
OJEEB (Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board) |
Exam Level |
State Level |
Courses Offered |
MBA, Integrated MBA, MCA, B.Tech., M.Tech., etc. |
Syllabus |
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Exam Mode |
Online, CBT |
Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
Medium of Answer |
English |
Exam Fees |
INR 1000 |
Eligibility Criteria
OJEE aspirants wishes to get a seat in top Management Colleges of Odisha, need to satisfy a few eligibility criteria to appear for the exam:-
- Must have a qualified Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to a reserved category).
- The degree must be from any recognised university.
- In the case of Integrated MBA candidates must have passed 10+2.
- There is no age limit prescribed for MBA admission courses.
Exam Pattern for OJEE 2024
The OJEE exam is conducted online by OJEEB in CBT mode. The question paper consists of 60 questions in Integrated MBA (duration of 1 hour) and 120 questions in MBA paper (duration of 2 hours). Each correct answer will be rewarded with 4 marks, while there is a penalty of one mark for every incorrect answer. For detailed information about the exam pattern, please refer to the information given below.
Sections |
No. of Questions |
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MBA |
Integrated MBA |
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Verbal Reasoning & Comprehension |
30 |
15 |
Analytical Reasoning |
30 |
15 |
Quantitative Aptitude |
30 |
15 |
General Knowledge & Business Fundamental |
30 |
15 |
Total |
120 |
60 |
Syllabus for OJEE Exam 2024
MBA and Integrated MBA share a similar syllabus for the exam. The questions asked in the exam differ. Below is the list of syllabus and topics candidates need to prepare for the examination:-
Section |
Topics |
Verbal Reasoning & Comprehension |
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Analytical Reasoning |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
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General Knowledge & Business Fundamental |
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How to Prepare for the Exam
Preparing for any exam is not an easy task, and as we discussed earlier, around 3 lakh students are expected to apply for the OJEE exam. To excel in the exam, students need to create an effective exam strategy and work on it accordingly. The exam strategy should consist of both short-term and long-term plans as per their individual needs. Here are a few tips that can help with exam preparation:
- Begin your preparation with a brief knowledge of the exam syllabus so that you can create a roadmap for further preparation.
- Analyse the question paper and divide the question paper into two such as your weak topics and strengths.
- Begin your preparation by focusing on your weaker topics to allow enough time for rectifying your mistakes.
- Use the best books for OJEE exam Preparation.
- Use the Pomodoro technique (25 minutes of uninterrupted study followed by 5 minutes of break) for an effective learning process.
- Asses your preparation by solving mock tests, manage to solve one daily.
- To plan paper-solving strategies consider PYQs.
- To avoid stress take complete 7 to 8 hours of sleep.
Section-wise books for OJEE preparation
Verbal Reasoning & Comprehension
- The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning by Nishit K. Sinha
- High School English Grammar and Composition Key by Wren and Martin
- How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
Analytical Reasoning
- Analytical and Logical Reasoning for CAT & Other Management Exams by Peeyush Bhardwaj
- A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
- Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K. Sinha
- How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT by Arun Sharma
Quantitative Aptitude
- Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation for CAT by Nishit K. Sinha
- Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha
- Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
- How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma
General Knowledge & Business Fundamental
To prepare for the GK section, candidates need to update themselves with so much general knowledge and current affairs; you can consider some trending newspapers, journals and magazines. Below are some trending sources you can rely on, for your knowledge:-
- The Hindu
- Economic Times
- Financial Times
- India Today
- Business Today
- Manorama Year book