Bhuanewswar: The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) 2025 will be conducted from May 2 to May 12 across the state, officials said Monday.
The examination will be conducted in three shifts each day in a computer-based test format: from 8.30am to 10.30am, 12.30pm to 2.30pm, and 4.30pm to 6.30pm. BPharm examinations are scheduled across all sittings on the opening day, according to the officials.
In addition to BPharm, the entrance will cover LE (lateral entry) Pharm, LE Tech, MTech, Integrated MBA, MCA, BCAT (cinematography and sound recording and design), BPlan, and LE Tech (diploma). Examinations for nursing courses are scheduled for May 10 and 11, they added.
Candidates can begin downloading their admit cards from the official OJEE website starting April 25. Those appearing for the LE Tech exam May 12 can access their hall tickets after 5pm April 26.
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This year, the OJEE will see a major change with nursing courses being added to the entrance test for the first time. Previously, the examination was limited to pharmacy and other technical or professional programs, while nursing admissions were handled independently by the Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET). The decision to integrate nursing into OJEE-2025 was made based on a recommendation from the DMET, according to officials.
According to the official, around 92,000 candidates have registered for this year’s entrance test, which is an increase of about 26,000 from 2024. Of these, around 20,000 students are expected to appear for the basic BSc nursing examination.
The OJEE committee has clarified that only those qualifying through OJEE-2025 will be eligible for admission to the basic BSc nursing course in Odisha. NEET-qualified candidates will not be considered for this program in the state.
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