Does OJEE include B.Arch?

No. OJEE itself does not test for B.Arch. Odisha B.Arch admissions use JEE Main Paper 2 or NATA scores, with counselling coordinated by OJEEC.

Is NIT Rourkela B.Arch in OJEE?

No. NIT Rourkela is a CFTI and admits B.Arch through JoSAA only.

Is the Odisha reservation framework changing for 2026?

A December 2025 Odisha Policy Planning Body recommendation proposes raising SC to 16.25%, ST to 22.5%, and introducing 11.25% SEBC. Implementation requires a state notification, current reservation may apply for 2026 unless the order is gazetted in time.

Are the JEE Advanced or AAT used in OJEE B.Arch?

No. JEE Main Paper 2 or NATA is sufficient. JEE Advanced and AAT are not part of OJEE B.Arch counselling.

When is the OJEE 2026 exam?

OJEE 2026 is scheduled for May 4 to May 9, 2026. Note OJEE itself does not have a B.Arch paper, so attending OJEE is not required for B.Arch admission in Odisha.

OJEE B.Arch 2026 Odisha: CET Bhubaneswar, JEE P2 + NATA, OJEEC

OJEE B.Arch Counselling 2026 (Odisha)

Odisha B.Arch via NATA or JEE Paper 2. CET Bhubaneswar (OUTR) is the top government option.

VERIFIEDLast verified 8 May 2026 against ojee.nic.in

OJEE 2026 confirmed for May 4 to 9Live

OJEE 2026 examination is May 4 through May 9. B.Arch counselling timing depends on state notification. Expected: June or July 2026Note: Reservation framework is in flux: a December 2025 Odisha PPB recommendation proposes SC 16.25%, ST 22.5%, SEBC 11.25%. Implementation pending state notification.

OJEE itself does not test B.Arch. Odisha B.Arch admissions use NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 scores through OJEEC-coordinated counselling. CET Bhubaneswar (OUTR) is the top government option with ~20 seats and total fees around ₹2.84 lakh. NIT Rourkela B.Arch is via JoSAA, not OJEE. A December 2025 Odisha policy proposal would raise SC to 16.25%, ST to 22.5%, and add 11.25% SEBC, implementation pending.

Important dates

Done: OJEE 2026
May 4 to 9, 2026
Upcoming: OJEE result
June 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: B.Arch counselling registration
June or July 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: Round 1 allotment
July 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: Round 2 allotment
August 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: Spot round
August or September 2026 (TBD)

At a glance

OJEE 2026 exam: May 4 to 9, 2026
Entrance: NATA or JEE Paper 2
OJEE B.Arch paper?: No
CET Bhubaneswar (OUTR): ~20 seats, ₹2.84L total
NIT Rourkela B.Arch?: Yes, via JoSAA only
Reservation revision?: Pending Dec 2025 proposal

Eligibility

Academic qualification10+2 with Physics and Mathematics compulsory plus one more, 50% PCM aggregate (45% reserved).
Entrance acceptedJEE Main Paper 2 score or NATA score. OJEE itself does NOT include an Architecture paper.

Frequently asked questions

Information curated from official sources. Always verify against ojee.nic.in before applying.