Odisha Joint Entrance Examination is a state-level exam for admission to various undergraduate, master’s, and lateral entry programmes. It is a centralised state-run exam for admission to many private and public medical, engineering, and management institutions in Odisha. B. Architecture, B. Pharmacy, BDS, MBA, MCA, PDCM, PGDM, M. Pharma, and M. Tech are among the courses examined after the 12th grade. MBSS and B. Tech courses were previously included, but they were removed after the announcement of the All India Pre Medical Test (AIPMT) and JEE (Main).
The number of students taking the exam has increased to around 300,000. The exam is accompanied by students who studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in the pure science stream in class 12 level. It is currently only being conducted for engineering colleges due to the announcement of the All India Common Medical Entrance Exam (NEET).
The following are the highlights of the OJEE 2022 exam:
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Exam Name
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Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE)
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Conducting Body
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OJEE Board (OJEEB)
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Exam Level
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State
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Mode of Application
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Online
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Mode of Examination
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Offline
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Courses offered
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Undergraduate, Lateral Entry and post graduate
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Candidates expected to appear
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52000
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Admission Courses offered
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First -Degree courses in Pharmacy
Lateral Admission to second year (Engineering/Technology/Pharmacy/MCA)
First-year master’s degree Courses in M. Arch, M. pharm, M. Tech, B.Tech, Computer application, M. Plan, Business Administration (MBA)
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Official Website and Email
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https://www.odishajee.com/index.php
[email protected]
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The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination has different forms for different courses, and candidates must carefully select the course code and application form for admission. The OJEE entrance exam is held in 20 cities and is held in May or April. The following are the top ten OJEE exam participating institutes:
- Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Sambalpur
- Orissa School of Mining Engineering, Keonjhar
- Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang
- CV Raman College of Engineering, Bhubaneswar
- Government College of Engineering, Kalahandi
- Parala Maharaja Engineering College, Berhampur
- Silicon Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar
- Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Gunupur
- Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar
- Gandhi Institute for Technological Advancement, Bhubaneswar
OJEE 2022 Exam Date
The Odisha Joint Entrance Exam Board has released the important dates for the Odisha Joint Entrance Exam in 2022. The main exam will be held in offline mode from June 1 to 2, 2022. The duration of the examination varies by program and can range from 2 to 3 hours.
The Orissa government has decided to conduct the OJEE exam twice a year, once in May and again in July, for admission to various courses, starting in 2018.
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Events
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Dates 2022 (Announced)
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Starting of online registration process
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14th March 2022
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Last date to apply
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10th May 2022
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Last date for fee payment
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May 2022
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Availability of Admit Card
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Last week of May 2022
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OJEE 2022 Exam
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1st to 2nd week of June 2022
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Release of Answer key
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2nd week of July 2022
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Announcement of Result
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1st week of July 2022
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Starting of Counselling
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July/ August 2022
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Candidates taking the entrance exam for B. Pharm or B. Pharma (Lateral Entry) / PGAT for M. Tech / M. Arch / M Plan / M Pharm / MCA / MCA (Lateral Entry) / MBA should review the exam timetable below for the exam to be held from June 1st to 2nd, 2022:
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Date
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First Sitting
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Second Sitting
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1st to 2nd week of June 2022
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9 AM to 12 Noon
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9 AM to 10 AM
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9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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2 PM to 4 PM
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Test for first year Pharmacy
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Test for B. Sc. Lateral entry to engineering.
Test for LE (Pharma)
Test for M. Pharma
Test for Integrated MBA
Test for M Plan
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Test for first year MCA
Test for Lateral Entry to MCA
Test for Post Graduate Admission Test for M Tech or M Arch
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Test for MBA
Test for Lateral Entry Diploma Holder to Engineering and Technology
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OJEE 2022 Eligibility Criteria
Candidate Before applying for OJEE, candidates should make sure that they meet the eligibility requirements. The OJEE board has established the following criteria for eligibility:
- The candidate should be a citizen of India
- To apply for the exam, NRI candidates must have an Indian passport.
- For admission to government colleges, candidates must be residents of Odisha.
- Candidates who do not reside in the state of Odisha will be ineligible for admission to government colleges.
- For undergraduate courses, the candidate must be at least 17 years old. For the OJEE course, there is no upper limit.
- The lateral Entry courses have no specific age requirements, but candidates must have completed a diploma or degree programme.
- Candidates for postgraduate courses must be at least 21 years old, with no upper age limit specified.
The course wise detailed eligibility criteria are as follows:
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Course
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Qualifying Exam
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Minimum Marks
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Age limit
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B. Tech
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Must have JEE Main Score and must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as the compulsory subjects
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Percentage in class 12 is 45% for general and 40% for SC/ST
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There is no age limit
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B. Arch
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JEE Main Rank is required to apply
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For Architecture Course must have scored 50% in PCM
For Marine Engineering must have scored 60% in PCM
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There is no age limit
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B. Pharma
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Must be from science stream with Physics and Chemistry as Compulsory subjects along with any one from Mathematics or Biotechnology or Biology or Technical vocational
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General candidates must have scored 45% and SC/ST candidates 40% in aggregate
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There is no age limit
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M. Tech
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Must have Bachelors /Masters degree in B. Tech or M.Sc
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Must have scored 50% for general candidates and 45% for SC/ST
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There is no age limit
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M.B. A
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Candidates must be Graduate or have bachelor’s degree in engineering or Architecture or Technology or Pharmacy
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Must have scored at least 50% for general candidates or 45% for SC/ST category candidates
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There is no age limit
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MCA
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Bachelor’s degree in any discipline however Business Mathematics will not be considered.
Should have mathematics in 12 or graduation
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Must have scored 50% for general candidates and 45% for SC / ST category candidates
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There is no age limit
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BAMS & BHMS Courses
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Must have passed 12th with subjects Physics, Chemistry & Biology (Botany & Zoology)
Candidates should pass NEET 2022 exam
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Must have scored minimum 50% marks for General Candidates and 40% for SC/ST candidates in PCB
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Should be 17 years and above as on 31st December
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Admission to Lateral Entry Courses (Diploma Holders)
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Must have completed 3 years diploma in engineering /technology
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Must have scored minimum 45% marks for general candidates and 40% marks for SC/ST candidates
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There is no age limit
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LE TECH (Marine)
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Must have diploma in Marine, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics
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Must have scored 55% marks
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There is no age limit
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Lateral Entry courses (B. Sc. Or +3 Sc. Students)
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Must have bachelor’s degree in science
subjects of Engineering Graphics/Engineering Drawing and Engineering Mechanics of the 1st year engineering course
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Must have scored 45% marks for general candidates or 40% for SC/ST candidates
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There is no age limit
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OJEE 2022 Registration
OJEE exam applications are submitted online, with payment options including net banking, credit card, debit card, or SBI E challan. From March 14, 2022, applicants will be required to fill out an application form. Candidates would have to choose between the six different types of courses available. The cost application is modified according to the forms; form E costs INR 1500, while all other forms cost INR 1000. It should be noted that applications with incomplete information or those submitted after the deadline will be rejected by the authorities.
Candidates should be cautious when filling out the application form because they will not inform or ask them to complete the data in the form.
Candidates can fill out the OJEE application form 2022 by following the steps below:
- Applicants must first register for the exam by providing the necessary information.
- After submitting their information, candidates will receive a registration number.
- Following registration, candidates must fill out additional qualification information in the application form.
- The photograph, signature, and left thumb impression must all be uploaded next. The documents should be saved in JPEG or JPG format, and the file sizes should be as follows:
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Documents Required
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File Size
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File Dimensions
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Photograph of the candidate
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5 to 99 KB
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3.5 * 4.5 cm
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Signature of the candidate
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5 to 50 KB
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3.5 * 1.5 cm
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Thumb Impression of the candidate
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5 to 50 KB
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3.5 * 1.5 cm
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- Candidates should double-check all details before submitting the final version, as they will not be able to edit or modify it after that.
- Candidates can then pay their fees online using any of the available options.
- It is strongly advised that candidates print out the confirmation page for future reference.
OJEE 2022 Exam Pattern
For all courses, the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination has a different pattern. The exam will be conducted in English and will be conducted offline. The question paper contains multiple choice questions, and answers must be written in black or blue ink. Candidates will receive four points for each correct answer and one point for each incorrect answer. Candidates will be given an OMR sheet that is divided into two sections: Part A and Part B. Part A will contain the basic information such as the candidate’s roll number, question booklet number, name and signature, na me of exam centre, and invigilator’s signature. Part B is where candidates will mark their answers. The OJEE will have questions with equal weighting. The Odisha Joint Entrance Exam is typically held in three sessions, as follows:
Candidates taking Physics and Chemistry (for B. Pharma / BHMS / BAMS), MBA, M. Plan, and LE Diploma Courses should attend Session 1.
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Duration
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2 hours
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Timing of the session
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9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Questions format
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Multiple Choice Questions
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Number of Questions
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120
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Marking Scheme
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+4 for correct answer
-1 for wrong answer
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Language
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English
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Candidates taking Mathematics (for B. Pharm / BHMS / BAMS) LE B. Sc Engineering (+3 Sc.) should attend Session 2. LE Integrated B.Pharm MBA (5 Years) M. Pharm. and M. Strategy:
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Duration
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1 hour
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Timing of the session
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12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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Questions Format
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Multiple Choice Questions
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Number of Questions
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60 to 90 based on course
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Marking Scheme
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+4 marks for correct answer
-1 marks for wrong answer
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Medium
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English
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Session 3 is further divided into 2 slots. The highlights of Slot 1 are as follows:
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Duration
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1 Hour
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Timing of the session
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02:30 pm to 3:30 pm
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Courses
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Biology for B. Pharm / BHMS /BAMS
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Types of Questions
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Multiple Choice questions
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Number of questions
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60
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Marking Scheme
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+4 for correct answer
-1 for wrong answer
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Medium of Exam
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English
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The highlights of Slot 2 are as follows:
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Duration
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2 hours
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Timing
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02:30 pm to 4:30 pm
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Courses
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MCA program
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Question format
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Multiple Choice Question
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Number of Questions
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60 -120
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Marking Scheme
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+4 for correct answer
-1 for Wrong answer
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Language
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English
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OJEE 2022 Syllabus
The Orissa Board usually posts the OJEE syllabus on their official website, and the syllabus is nearly unchanged from previous years. The following are important topics for each section:
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Stream
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Subject
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Topics
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For Pharmacy
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Physics
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Physics Syllabus for the OJEE B. Pharm is considered to be the toughest section in the exam. The topics for the section include Heat and Thermodynamics, Current Electricity, Optics, Wave Motion and SHM, Measurements and motion, Electricity and Magnetism, Liquids, Relativity and Nuclear Physics, Characteristics of Materials.
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Chemistry
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The syllabus of Chemistry includes the topics such as Equilibrium, Chemical Kinetics, Solutions, Introduction to organic Chemistry, Aromatic Compounds, Types of Chemical Reactions, Solid State of Matter, Liquid state of Matter, Types of Chemical Reactions, Solutions, Gaseous State of Matter, Nuclear Chemistry, Non-Metals and properties, Chemical bonds, Biochemistry, Aromatic Compounds, Chemistry in service of mankind.
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Mathematics
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Mathematics Syllabus includes the topics Calculus – Differential and Integral, Vectors, Quadratic Polynomials, Sequence and Series, Coordinate Geometry of two dimensions, Probability and Statistics Logic Sequence and Series, Algebra of Sets, Vectors, Number System, Differential Calculus, Determinants and Matrices, the calculus, Trigonometry, Differential Equations, Coordinate geometry of three dimensions, Number Systems, Quadratic Polynomials
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Biology
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Biology Syllabus includes the topics Control and Coordination, Animal Reproduction and Human Development, Human Physiology and Biology in Human Welfare, Genetics and Evolution, Ecology, Diversity of Plant life, Plant Physiology and Processes in Plants
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LE Diploma
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AC Theory, Storage Devices, wiring and power building and basic syllabus of electrical Engineering, Fundamentals, Storage Devices, Conversion of Electrical Energy, generation of Electrical power, AC theory, Measuring instruments, Wiring and power building. Syllabus for Mathematics include topics of Calculus, Statistics and Probability, vector Algebra and Trigonometry, Ordinary Differential Equation, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry of three Dimension, Algebra, Calculus Matrices and Determinants, Analytical Geometry, Statistics and Probability. And Engineering Mechanics include Force Moments, Simple Lifting Machine, Centre of Gravity and Moment of Inertia, Simple Stress and Strain, Friction Dynamics, and Gear Drive.
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LE B Sc
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Mathematics
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The syllabus of Mathematics includes topics such as Logic, Algebra of Sets, Sequence and Series, Differential Calculus, Vectors, Number System, Integral Calculus, Determinants and Matrices, Coordinate Geometry of three dimensions, Statistics and Probability, Number System, Trigonometry, Differential Equations, Coordinate geometry of two dimensions, Quadratic Polynomials.
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Physics
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The syllabus of Physics includes topics like Mechanics, Oscillations, Physical Optics, Motion of charged particles in electric and magnetic field, Quantum Mechanics, Solid State Physics, Week Spectra, Electrostatics, Magnetostatics, Electric Current Magnetism, Kinetic Theory of Matter, Band Structure, Electronics, Field effect Transistors, Thermodynamics, Time Varying Fields, Kinetic theory of Gases, Electromagnetic Waves, Solid State Devices, Semiconductor Devices.
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Chemistry
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The syllabus of Chemistry includes topics like Chemical Bonding, s-Block Elements, Thermochemistry, Thermodynamics, Phase equilibrium, Chemical equilibrium p-Block Elements, Electrochemistry-I, Coordination Compounds, Chemistry of Noble Gases, Electrochemistry-II Structure, Atomic Structure, Stereochemistry of Organic, bonding and mechanism of Organic reactions, compounds, Periodic Properties.
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MBA
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The question paper has divided into 5 sections which are as follows:
• Verbal Reasoning – it is to test the ability of the candidates to think constructively and vocabulary recognition.
• Analytical Reasoning – It is to test the ability to consider a group of facts and rules and to determine what could or must be true.
• Comprehension – It is to test the reading ability of the candidates as the questions will be based on a passage given.
• General Knowledge – It is to test the general awareness of the candidates and knowledge on the current affairs.
• Computer and fundamentals – It are to test the basic knowledge of the computers and business guidelines.
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MCA
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The syllabus for MCA includes other topics Along with the section to assess the basic computer awareness. The topics for Mathematics include Logic, Differential Calculus, Sequence and Series, Algebra of Sets, Determinants and Matrices, Vectors, Trigonometry, Number System, Differential Equations, Co-ordinate geometry of two dimensions, Co-ordinate geometry of three dimensions, Integral calculus, Number System, Probability and Statistics, and Quadratic Polynomials.
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OJEE 2022 Admit Card
OJEE 2022 admit cards will be available in the last week of May 2022 and can be downloaded from the official website. It is the only document that can be accessed online and is required for entry into the examination hall. The candidate’s admit card will include all necessary information, including the following:
- The applicant’s name will be on it.
- The candidate’s number on the ballot
- It will include the exam date and time.
- It will include the exam center’s exact address and location.
- It would include general instructions that the candidate should thoroughly read.
Only the registered candidates would be able to download the admit card through the following steps:
- Candidates must go to the official website to apply.
- The following step is to click the Download Admit Card- OJEE 2022 link.
- The next step is to click on login and enter your login information, including your application number, password, and security key.
- Candidates can now download the admit card and view it by clicking submit. It is strongly advised that candidates double-check exam dates, times, and other details.
- If the candidates’ personal information needs to be changed, they can request a new one from the board before the deadline for downloading the admit card.
- On the day of the examination, the candidate must bring the same photograph that is pasted on the confirmation slip.
- It is necessary to print the admit card as a hard copy for future reference.
On the day of the examination, candidates must bring their admit card, application form, and photo ID proof. It is recommended that candidates bring two copies of the admit card, one of which will be submitted to the examination hall after being signed by the invigilator and the other of which will be kept by the candidate for future reference.
Angul, Balasore, Baripada, Bhawanipatna, Rayagada, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Sarang, Berhampur, Bhadrak, Bhubaneshwar, Bolangir, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Jagatsinghpur, Jeypore, Jharsuguda, Kendrapara, Keonjhar, Phulbani, and Puri are the exam centers for the Odisha Joint.
OJEE 2022 Result
The OJEE 2022 result is expected to be released in the first week of July 2022, and candidates can access it as a merit list on the official website. With their date of birth and roll number, candidates can check their results. Candidates who meet the minimum category and course-specific cutoff marks will be invited to participate in the counselling round.
Candidates who want to know their subject-wise marks can submit a written request to the board along with INR 400. However, it must be completed within ten days of the result’s publication. To obtain the results, candidates should take the following steps:
- Candidates are encouraged to go to the official website.
- The next step is to locate and click on the “OJEE Result 2022” link.
- Candidates must enter information such as their roll number and date of birth.
- The merit list is now available to be downloaded.
- Candidates can save or print the document for future reference.
The scorecard will have the following details:
- The candidate’s name would be on it.
- The Roll Number would be on it.
- It would include the overall grade.
Candidates who are eligible for the counselling round must register online through the official website. During the counselling session, only the seat assignment is completed. The seat is assigned based on the merit list rank and the candidate’s selection on the application form. Through the contact information provided in the application form, candidates will be notified of the date, time, and location of the verification process. All of the above documents, as well as photocopies, must be carried by the candidates. The following documents must be carried:The registration form of OJEE
- The caste certificate should be attached to the OJEE JEE Main Rank Card Certificates for 10th and 12th class SC / ST candidates.
- 6 passport-size photographs should be brought with you.
- Valid photo identification
OJEE Cutoff
The OJEE cut off is usually determined by a number of factors, including the number of students who took the exam, the number of candidates who passed the exam, the exam’s difficulty level, the number of seats available, and the reservation policy. The following is the expected cut off for OJEE 2022:
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Category
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Marks
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Rank
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Unreserved Category
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690 – 450
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1 – 14059
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Other Backword Class
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457 – 454
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14058 -14909
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Scheduled caste
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451 – 327
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14240 – 61231
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Scheduled Tribe
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451 -288
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14481 – 83162
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Physically Handicapped- Unreserved
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448 – 345
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15167 – 61456
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Physically handicapped – OBC
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321 – 323
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62233 -67799
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Physically handicapped – SC
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315 -302
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66314 – 73737
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Candidates can also look up the previous year’s cutoff and estimate the cutoff for this year.
The previous year’s cutoff is as follows:
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Institution Name
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Branch / Stream
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General Category
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SC Category
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ST Category
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Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar
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Plastic Engineering
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107556-700244
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373125-387540
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780442-1247966
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Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar
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Manufacturing Engineering & Technology
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145110-527270
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409750-591274
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270186-1243987
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College of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar
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Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering
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58996-134530
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214881-349747
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556872-870933
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College of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar
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Electrical Engineering
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22578-80116
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240097-277610
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382038-461986
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College of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar
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Mechanical Engineering
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22950-53562
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165276-207393
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194732-351520
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College of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar
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Civil Engineering
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49961-124472
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137276-269943
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204302-435188
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College of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar
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Textile Engineering
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136833-409474
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332229-517413
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771085-1268820
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College of Engineering and Technology, SSC, Bhubaneswar
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Information Technology
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72086-180806
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405093-458685
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796827-796827
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College of Engineering and Technology, SSC, Bhubaneswar
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Computer Science and Engineering (SSC)
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21681-69479
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177287-281423
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581490-735486
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College of Engineering and Technology, SSC, Bhubaneswar
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Bio Technology
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172932-303215
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506285-506285
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623017-781849
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Government College of Engineering, Bhawani Patna
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Computer Science and Engineering
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83723-545122
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351998-574018
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713504-882791
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Government College of Engineering, Bhawani Patna
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Civil Engineering
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167785-451591
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475856-498785
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454822-746046
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Government College of Engineering, Bhawani Patna
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Electrical Engineering
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222207-464892
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395115-499739
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502670-923418
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Government College of Engineering, Bhawani Patna
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Mechanical Engineering
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101963-306542
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224069-302052
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387923-572412
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College of Engineering, Keorjhar
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Electrical Engineering
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146712-302240
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363709-388702
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490054-731877
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College of Engineering, Keorjhar
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Metallurgical Engineering and Mineral Science
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305929-483971
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454921-454929
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519836-519836
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College of Engineering, Keorjhar
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Mining Engineering
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115375-339632
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296241-296241
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369671-515758
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College of Engineering, Keorjhar
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Mineral Engineering
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411801-604884
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533961-533961
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963832-963832
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College of Engineering, Keorjhar
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Mechanical Engineering
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67774-256753
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336603-362470
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376407-505191
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Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang
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Chemical Engineering
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74000-357309
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458099-540108
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795791-1210388
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Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang
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Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
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64773-405022
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476293-538139
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645405-1137727
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Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang
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Civil Engineering
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156951-225404
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258965-335372
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468664-590199
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Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang
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Mechanical Engineering
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55421-139974
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212787-302061
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273763-530161
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Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang
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Electrical Engineering
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96950-190204
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333361-353432
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426991-753782
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Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang
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Production Engineering
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230724-583063
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543405-583518
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