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OJEE B.Arch Counselling 2026 (Odisha)

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

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.

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OJEE 2026 confirmed for May 4 to 9

Live

OJEE 2026 examination is May 4 through May 9. B.Arch counselling timing depends on state notification.

Expected: June or July 2026

Last verified8 May 2026

Note: 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.

At a glance

OJEE 2026 exam

May 4 to 9, 2026

Entrance

NATA or JEE Paper 2

OJEE B.Arch paper?

CET Bhubaneswar (OUTR)

~20 seats, ₹2.84L total

NIT Rourkela B.Arch?

Yes, via JoSAA only

Reservation revision?

Pending Dec 2025 proposal

Eligibility

Academic qualification

10+2 with Physics and Mathematics compulsory plus one more, 50% PCM aggregate (45% reserved).

Entrance accepted

JEE Main Paper 2 score or NATA score. OJEE itself does NOT include an Architecture paper.

Important dates

Milestone	Date	Status
OJEE 2026	May 4 to 9, 2026	Confirmed
OJEE result	June 2026 (TBD)	Expected
B.Arch counselling registration	June or July 2026 (TBD)	TBD
Round 1 allotment	July 2026 (TBD)	TBD
Round 2 allotment	August 2026 (TBD)	TBD
Spot round	August or September 2026 (TBD)	TBD

OJEE 2026

May 4 to 9, 2026

Confirmed

OJEE result

June 2026 (TBD)

Expected

B.Arch counselling registration

June or July 2026 (TBD)

TBD

Round 1 allotment

July 2026 (TBD)

TBD

Round 2 allotment

August 2026 (TBD)

TBD

Spot round

August or September 2026 (TBD)

TBD

Frequently asked questions

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.

What is the top government B.Arch college in Odisha?

CET Bhubaneswar (OUTR) is the top government option with ~20 seats and total fees around ₹2.84 lakh for 5 years.

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.

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