Overview
The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee has released the web-based counselling schedule for admission to B.Pharm, M.Pharm and Lateral Entry Pharmacy programmes for 2026. Eligible candidates can complete registration, choice filling, fee payment and seat-allotment formalities online through ojee.nic.in.
This is an admission notification and does not involve recruitment posts. The total number of seats will be determined through the programme-wise and institute-wise seat matrix published for participating colleges.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee |
| Post Name | B.Pharm, M.Pharm and LE Pharmacy admissions |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; institute-wise seats will be displayed in the seat matrix |
| Application Mode | Online web-based counselling |
| Official Website | ojee.nic.in |
Important Dates
Candidates should note that programme-wise counselling dates may differ. The detailed schedule available on the official portal will specify registration, choice locking, allotment and reporting deadlines.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA in the detailed counselling schedule |
| Last Date | TBA in the detailed counselling schedule |
| Exam Date | TBA; not part of the counselling notification |
| Result Date | TBA; seat-allotment results will be announced round-wise |
Applicants must regularly check the portal because the committee may revise counselling dates or add further allotment rounds depending on seat availability.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- B.Pharm: Candidates should have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with the prescribed science subjects, generally including Physics and Chemistry along with Mathematics or Biology, subject to OJEE admission rules.
- M.Pharm: Applicants must possess a recognised B.Pharm degree and meet the minimum marks or ranking requirements specified in the admission brochure.
- LE Pharmacy: Candidates seeking lateral-entry admission should hold a recognised Diploma in Pharmacy or another prescribed pharmacy qualification, as applicable.
- Applicants must possess a valid OJEE, GPAT or other accepted rank where required for the relevant programme and counselling category.
- Domicile, reservation and qualifying-mark requirements will apply as stated in the OJEE 2026 counselling brochure.
Age Limit
- No common age limit has been specified for all three programmes in the available notification details.
- Candidates must satisfy any programme-specific age, regulatory or university conditions mentioned in the official information brochure.
- Date-of-birth proof may be required during online document verification or institutional reporting.
Fees
- Candidates may have to pay a counselling registration fee through the online portal.
- A seat-acceptance or part-admission fee may be payable after allotment.
- Category-wise fee amounts and refund rules should be checked in the official schedule before payment.
- Applicants should retain the payment receipt and transaction reference number until admission is completed.
Selection Process
- Registration and merit validation: Candidates must register online and provide their examination rank, academic information, category and contact details.
- Choice filling and seat allotment: Eligible applicants will select preferred courses and institutions. Seats will be allotted on the basis of rank, category, reservation rules, choices submitted and availability.
- Seat acceptance and reporting: Allotted candidates must pay the required fee, upload or verify documents, choose the available freeze or float option and report to the allotted institution within the deadline.
How to Apply
- Visit the official OJEE counselling portal at ojee.nic.in.
- Open the link for OJEE 2026 Web-Based Counselling and select B.Pharm, M.Pharm or LE Pharmacy, as applicable.
- Read the counselling schedule, business rules, eligibility conditions and seat matrix before registering.
- Enter the required rank or application details, date of birth, mobile number and email address to generate login credentials.
- Complete the counselling form with correct personal, academic, category and domicile information.
- Upload clear copies of the required certificates in the prescribed format and file size.
- Pay the applicable registration fee online and download the confirmation receipt.
- Select institutions and courses in order of preference. Add as many suitable choices as permitted to improve the possibility of allotment.
- Review the order carefully and lock the choices before the deadline. Save or print the locked-choice sheet.
- Check the round-wise allotment result, download the allotment letter and complete fee payment, document verification and reporting within the stipulated period.
Candidates should avoid sharing passwords or one-time passwords with others. They must also ensure that certificates relating to category, residence, qualifying examination and rank remain valid during counselling.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Which courses are covered under the OJEE 2026 counselling schedule?
The schedule covers web-based counselling for B.Pharm, M.Pharm and Lateral Entry Pharmacy admissions.
2. Is OJEE 2026 pharmacy counselling conducted offline?
No. Registration, choice filling, fee payment and initial allotment formalities are conducted online. Physical reporting may be required after seat allotment.
3. Does registration guarantee admission to a pharmacy college?
No. Admission depends on the candidate’s rank, eligibility, reservation category, submitted preferences and the availability of seats in participating institutions.
