I completed my Diploma in mechanical engineering last year. How can I prepare for OJEE to get lateral entry in B.Tech?
Can you suggest some books for its preparation?
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Asked by Manoj Sahoo
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9 years ago
If you have completed your Diploma then you are eligible to get 2nd year lateral entry admission in B.Tech in any college after giving the entrance exam. You can study NCERT books and the basics of the syllabus you have studied in your Diploma for its preparation.
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| Branch | General Category Closing Rank | OBC/SC/ST Closing Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (CSE) | ~12,000–15,000 | Up to ~25,000–30,000 | Most competitive branch |
| Information Technology (IT) | ~15,000 | ~28,000–32,000 | Slightly easier than CSE |
| Electronics & Communication (ECE) | ~18,000–20,000 | ~35,000–40,000 | Balanced demand |
| Electrical Engineering | ~20,000–25,000 | ~40,000–50,000 | Moderate demand |
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| Other Core (Textile, Metallurgy, Bio-Tech) | ~35,000–40,000 | ~70,000–80,000 | Easier admission |
Candidates will know their allotted OJEE exam centre only from OJEE admit card. There is no way to know the test centre before the release of the OJEE admit card.
Students can check OJEE 2026 eligibility below:
- Students who hold a graduation degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university can apply for OJEE.
- Final year graduation students are also eligible to apply for OJEE.
- There is no age bar to apply for OJEE exam 2026
OJEE registration fee is not refundable. Once OJEE application fee is paid, the amount will not be returned even if students does not take the exam.
No, OJEE application form is available in online mode only which can be filled on website of OJEE or Odisha JEE. No offline provision is available.
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