OJEE

Yes, all the JEE Main rank holders are eligible to take part in the OJEE counselling process for admission to the engineering programmes offered by colleges accepting OJEE scores. Even if the candidates have not appeared for the OJEE exam, they can get admission to various colleges based on their JEE Main scores. Candidates who wish to participate in BAMS/BHMS counselling must have qualified in NEET (UG) with a valid rank. Candidates must get the scores verified at JEE Cell, Gandamunda, Bhubaneswar-751030 in person who are taking a part in the OJEE counselling through JEE Mains or other qualifying entrance exams. JEE rank holders will be eligible to participate in the counselling process irrespective of their admission status.

The Odisha Cell will conduct the OJEE counselling for JEE Main rank holders and OJEE-qualified aspirants. The OJEE counselling dates will be available on the official website of Odisha JEE. Interested candidates will be required to complete the OJEE counselling registration process within the deadline. Based on JEE Mains rank you can always get any college in any state of your choice. However, giving the state joint entrance examination gives you a higher percentage of chances of seats in the colleges of your state. Candidates belonging to the state of Odisha will be eligible to take admission to the government colleges in the state, and non-native students are eligible to take admission to private colleges and institutes. The following government colleges of Odisha are accepting the JEE Mains scores.
1. International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar
2. Odisha University of Technology and Research
3. National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
4. Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla
5. Parala Maharaj Engineering College, Berhampur
6. National Institute of Science and Technology, Brahmapur
7. Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology
8. Government College of Engineering.

Fee Structure: The fee for B.Pharma may vary from year to year and can depend on various factors such as the university's policies and your performance in the admission process. It's best to check the official website of SOA University or contact their admission department directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the fee structure. SAAT Performance: SAAT (Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Admission Test) is the entrance examination conducted by SOA University for admissions to various undergraduate and postgraduate programs. If you secure better marks in SAAT it might positively influence your chances of getting admission to B.Pharma. However, the specific weightage given to SAAT scores and the selection criteria may vary each year, so it's important to refer to the official admission guidelines provided by the university. OJEE Rank: OJEE (Odisha Joint Entrance Examination) is another entrance examination conducted for admission to various professional courses in the state of Odisha, including B.Pharma. If you have a good rank in OJEE it can be considered during the selection process for admission to B.Pharma at SOA University. The university might have a specific quota or criteria for considering OJEE ranks, but the exact details can change from year to year. It's advisable to refer to the official admission notifications or contact the university directly for accurate information.

Yes, the OJEE exam has negative markings. Each question in the OJEE exam carries four marks. And for every incorrect answer, one mark is deducted. This means that if the candidate has five correct answers, then 20 marks will be added to the OJEE score. If the candidate marks more than one answer for a particular question, the answer will be considered incorrect and one mark will be deducted. To avoid maximum marks deduction, candidates must attempt the easier question first and then move on to the more difficult ones in that particular section. If the applicant is unsure about a particular question, they can also skip the question. No marks will be deducted or awarded for unanswered questions. Further, the top colleges accepting the OJEE scores generally place a cut-off of 302-690 in OJEE for shortlisting candidates.

No, OJEE exam does not have any sectional timing for any course. However, students will be required to complete the exam in pre informed exam duration and no extra time will be granted to the students under any circumstances. OJEE is a computer-based online exam the test screen will move from first section to the next section only when the candidate clicks the next button. Candidates have to be mindful of the on-screen timer and pre-decide the number of questions to solve in each section as there will be negative markings. It is not mandatory to solve all the questions in OJEE exam so candidates can devise a strategy to use the exam duration as per their strength and weakness. Candidates must reach the exam centre at least an hour prior to complete the frisking formalities at the OJEE exam centre.

The OJEE exam is a computer-based test for all courses. However, the OJEE exam pattern differs according to the programme you are applying for. The course-wise OJEE exam duration is as follows:
1. For MBA, LE B.Tech, LE B.Sc/ LE, MCA/LE MCA M.Tech and MArch courses is 120 minutes (2 hours).
2. For the B.Pharma course is three hours or 180 minutes.
3. For the M.Pharma Integrated MBA and LE B.Pharma courses, the exam duration is one hour or 60 minutes. This means, candidates will have approximately one minute per question to solve it. Candidates must take care of saving their answers at every step as the moment sectional time limit will get over, the screen will automatically move to the next section. The OJEE exam is conducted in three slots for most courses. The OJEE exam slot will be mentioned on their admit cards and there is no provision of changing the exam slot. Candidates must reach the OJEE exam centre at least and hour before their slot timings.