OJEE Exam Pattern 2025 - Check Marking Scheme & Detailed Exam Pattern

Orissa Joint Entrance Examination

Admit Card Release Date
25th April, 2025

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OJEE Exam Pattern 2025: The OJEE Exam Pattern gives details about the number of questions asked in the exam, the duration of the exam, and the marking scheme of the OJEE exam. The exam will be held online from 2nd to 6th May and 10th to 11th May 2025, and each paper will have 120 multiple choice questions. The questions must be answered in 2 to 3 hours depending on the course you are giving the exam for.

Read the detailed exam pattern for OJEE exam including the marking scheme, and the exam pattern for each course. The exam pattern for OJEE and special OJEE are different than each other.

OJEE Exam Pattern Highlights

Below are the most important and basic highlights of the OJEE Exam pattern

Particulars

Details

OJEE Exam mode

Computer-based test

Exam Level

State level exam

Mode of admission

JEE Main/ Special OJEE exam

Question Type

Multiple choice questions (MCQs)

Exam sections

3 to 4 sections depending on the course

Marking Scheme

  • +4 for the correct answer
  • -1 for the incorrect answer
  • 0 for un-attempted questions

OJEE Exam Pattern: UG Courses

The UG Courses include B.Pharm, LE B.Tech, LE Pharm, and LE BSc/+3Sc. The below table gives a brief description of the OJEE exam pattern for the UG Courses.

Exam Name

Total Questions

Duration

Sections

B.Pharm

120 (40 x 4)

2

4

Lateral Entry to B Tech

120 (40 x 3)

2

3

LE Pharm

60

1

-

LE BSc /+3Sc

60

1

3

OJEE Exam Pattern: PG Courses

The PG Courses include MCA/LE-MCA/MBA/Integrated MBA/M. Tech, M. Arch/M. Pharm. The below table gives a brief description of the OJEE exam pattern for the PG Courses.

Exam Name

Total Questions

Duration

Sections

MCA

120

2

2

LE-MCA

120

2

2

MBA

120

2

4

Integrated MBA

60

1

4

M. Tech, M. Arch

90

2

3

M Pharm

60

1

-

OJEE MBA Exam Pattern

Candidates can check the OJEE MBA Exam pattern in the table mentioned below.

Features

Details

Total number of questions

120 questions

Total marks

480 marks

Duration

2 hours

Subjects

  • 4 subjects
  • Quantitative Techniques, Verbal reasoning and Comprehension, Analytical and Logical Reasoning, General Awareness and Business Fundamentals

Questions per section

  • Quantitative Techniques – 30
  • Verbal reasoning and Comprehension – 30
  • Analytical and Logical reasoning – 30
  • General Awareness and Business Fundamentals – 30

OJEE B.Pharm Exam Pattern

Candidates can check the OJEE B.Pharm Exam pattern in the table mentioned below. The exam has 120 questions and is conducted for 3 hours.

Features

Details

Total number of questions

120 questions

Total marks

480

Duration

3 hours

Subjects

2 subjects with one choice-based subject (either PCM or PCB)

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics or Biology

Total questions to be attempted

There will be 120 questions divided equally into 4 sections and candidates have to attempt 3 mandatory sections i.e. Physics, Chemistry, and any one from Biology and Mathematics.

Questions per section

  • Physics – 40
  • Chemistry – 40
  • Biology – 40

OR

  • Mathematics – 40

OJEE LE B.Tech Exam Pattern

The LE B.Tech Exam is for 480 marks and covers 3 subjects. Refer to the table below for more details on the LE B.Tech OJEE Exam Pattern.

Features

Details

Total number of questions

120 questions

Total marks

480 marks

Duration

2 hours

Subjects

Engineering Mathematics

Engineering Mechanics

Basic Electrical Engineering

Questions per section

Engineering Mathematics - 40

Engineering Mechanics - 40

Basic Electrical Engineering - 40

OJEE LE B.Pharm Exam Pattern

Check out the LE B.Pharm OJEE Exam Pattern in the table below

Features

Details

Total number of questions

60 questions

Total marks

240 marks

Duration

1-hour

Subjects

D. Pharma course

OJEE LE B.Sc Exam Pattern

The OJEE B.Sc Exam Pattern carries 60 MCQs and 3 subjects - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Read the details in the table below.

Features

Details

Total number of questions

60 questions

Total marks

240

Duration

1-hour

Subjects

Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics

Questions per section

  • Physics – 15
  • Chemistry – 15
  • Mathematics - 30

OJEE MCA and Lateral Entry MCA Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for Lateral Entry MCA and MCA course for OJEE 2025 is the same. The exam has 120 questions and is for 480 marks. Each section carries an equal number of questions and equal marks. Read in detail in the table below.

Features

Details

Total number of questions

120 questions

Total marks

480 marks

Duration

2 hours

Subjects

Computer Awareness and Mathematics

Questions per section

  • Computer Awareness- 60
  • Mathematics- 60

OJEE MBA and Integrated MBA Exam Pattern

The OJEE MBA and Integrated MBA Exam Pattern are the same. The paper carries 60 questions and is for a duration of an hour.

Features

Details

Total number of questions

60 questions

Total marks

240 marks

Duration

1-hour

Subjects

Quantitative Techniques, Verbal reasoning and Comprehension, Analytical and Logical Reasoning, General Awareness and Business Fundamentals

Questions per section

  • Quantitative Techniques – 15
  • Analytical reasoning and Logical reasoning – 15
  • General Awareness and Business Fundamentals– 15
  • Verbal reasoning and Comprehension – 15

OJEE Integrated M.Tech and M. Arch Exam Pattern

Refer to the table below to learn about the OJEE Integrated M.Tech and M. Arch Exam Pattern.

Features

Details

Total number of questions

90 questions

Total marks

360 marks

Duration

2-hours

Subjects

Specialisation/Branch subject, Engineering Mathematics, and Analytical & Logical reasoning

Questions per section

  • Branch/Specialisation Subject 60
  • Engineering Mathematics - 20
  • Analytical and Logical Reasoning-10

OJEE M. Arch Exam Pattern

The OJEE M. Arch Exam Pattern is given in the table below.

Features

Details

Number of questions

90

Duration

2 hours

Total marks

360

Number of Sections

2

Questions per section

  • Branch questions (Architecture): 60
  • Reasoning (Verbal/Analytical/Logical): 30

OJEE M.Pharm Exam Pattern

The OJEE M.Pharm Exam Pattern has 60 MCQs and the paper is for 240 marks. Refer to the table below for more details.

Features

Details

Total number of questions

60 questions

Total marks

240 marks

Duration

1-hour

Subjects

Based on subjects in the BPharm course

OJEE BCAT Exam Pattern

The Exam Pattern for the OJEE BCAT Exam is tabulated below for reference.

Features

Details

Total Number of Questions

60

Duration

One hour or 60 minutes

Total Marks

120

Subjects

English, Everyday Science, General Knowledge, Reasoning

Questions per section

  • English- 15
  • Everyday Science- 15
  • General Knowledge- 15
  • Reasoning- 15

OJEE M. Plan Exam Pattern

The Exam Pattern for the OJEE M. Plan Exam is tabulated below for reference.

Features

Details

Total Number of questions

90 questions

Total Marks

360

Duration

2 Hours

Subjects

Branch Questions (Planning), Analytical and Logical Reasoning

Questions per section

  • Branch Questions (Planning)- 60
  • Analytical and Logical Reasoning- 30

OJEE Exam Pattern Marking Scheme

The OJEE Exam Marking Scheme is fairly simple. Candidates must note that there is a negative marking in the exam, and no marks are awarded for unattempted questions. Refer to the table below for the marking Scheme.

Marking Type

Details

Correct Answers

+4

Incorrect Answers

-1

Unattempted Questions

0

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the OJEE Exam scheduled?

The OJEE Exam scheduled has not been released yet but we can expect the examination body to conduct the exam in May 2025.

How many questions are asked in the OJEE Exam?

The number of questions asked in the OJEE Exam is different for different subjects. For example - MBA and B.Pharm, LE B.Tech have 120 questions, LE B.Pharm has 60 questions, and so on. Read the article to know more about the questions asked.

When should I start preparing for the OJEE Exam?

Candidates should start preparing for the OJEE Exam at least 6 months before the exam. Since the syllabus for the OJEE Exam is similar to that of an MBA Exam, candidates who have applied or appeared for an MBA exam only need to focus on the OJEE-specific topics.

Can I prepare for the OJEE Exam in 1 month?

Preparing for a competitive exam like OJEE in 1 month can be a challenging task. However, if done with a proper study plan it is achievable. Follow a timetable, and solve as many test papers as possible. It will not only help you with studying but will also help you get a good score.

Is the syllabus for OJEE Exam same throughout all the courses?

No, the OJEE Exam syllabus is different for different courses. However, a few topics like quantitative, logical reasoning, general knowledge, etc. candidates can download the full syllabus from the official website of the OJEE Exam.

Is there a sectional time limit for the OJEE Exam?

There is no sectional time limit in the OJEE Exam. However, the students are only given a certain time limit to finish the exam. The computer screen will not move ahead unless the students click the next button.

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