Can students outside Odisha apply for Special OJEE?

Yes, you can get itno Odisha University of Technology and Research through OJEE. The university accepts candidates mainly on an entrance basis. Students need to appear for the accepted entrance test, such as JEE Mains, NATA, etc. Once the results are out, students need to register at the official website of OJEE for counselling based on which seats are offered. For more information, visit the official website of the univresity.

The Special or 2nd OJEE registration form was released on June 13, 2025. Candidates who wish to appear for the 2nd OJEE exam 2025 scheduled to be held on July 15, 2025, and July 16, 2025, can apply till June 28, 2025. Earlier, the last date of application was June 23, 2025. The authorities will also open the form correction window on June 29, 2025. 

To get a B.Tech seat in a government college through OJEE, you should aim for a rank below 10,000. For popular branches like CSE or ECE, try to stay under 5,000 for better chances. Ofcourse, The exact rank may vary each year depending on the branch, category, and competition level.

Students who are not the natives of the Odisha state can apply for the OJEE exam. However, they will be eligible to take admissions only to the private colleges and universities in various courses offered through OJEE. 

It is essential to be a native of Odisha to be eligible to take admission the government colleges in the state of Odisha.