Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE-2026) results were declared Monday by state Skill Development and Technical Education minister Sampad Chandra Swain.
The OJEE was conducted for admission into 16 technical and professional courses in different government and private educational institutions in the state.
Shubhransu Sutar secured the top position in the exam conducted for B Pharm course, while Swagat Kumar Behura secured the top position in M Tech, Tribikram Pradhan topped in MBA, Naren Patra in MCA /MSc (Computer Science), Srimayee Panigrahi in integrated MBA, Shyamsundar Behera in M Pharm, Sai Aarya Anushka Nayak in M Arch, and Sagarika Acharya in M Plan.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, in a post on X, congratulated the students who achieved success in the OJEE and said, “This accomplishment is a true reflection of your long-standing dedication, focus, and hard work. It is a matter of immense pride and honour for your family and teachers.”
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Irrespective of the examination results, all students should continue to move forward on the path to their goals with self-confidence, strong morale, and a positive mindset, he wrote.
The entrance examination was conducted for admission into 16 technical and professional courses, including engineering, pharmacy, planning, architecture, nursing, and MBA, offered by various government and private universities and educational institutions across the state for the 2026-27 academic year, Swain said.
More than one lakh candidates registered for the exam this year, of which 92,628 candidates (89.55 per cent) appeared for the examination. Excluding the nursing courses, 62,691 candidates from other courses have been assigned ranks according to their performance in their respective streams, he said.
The minister said the entrance test was conducted at 99 centres covering all 30 districts of the state, along with 3 cities outside the state, namely Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi.
The computer-based examination was conducted from May 4 to 10 this year. Candidates can download their Rank Cards from the official OJEE website (www.ojee.nic.in).
