The OJEE B Pharm Counselling Date 2026 for first-year degree admissions is expected to be released officially around August 2026. Registered candidates can check the tentative counseling schedule, seat matrix, and freeze or float guidelines in this article.
OJEE B Pharm counselling date 2026 updates are eagerly awaited by pharmacy aspirants who qualified in the main Odisha Joint Entrance Examination and the subsequent Special OJEE phases. Managed by the state’s OJEE Committee, this centralized web-based counseling process serves as the single window to secure Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) seats across government-aided and private pharmacy colleges.
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Candidates are advised to register on the official portal and lock their choice preferences once the online schedule goes live. Below is the sateek registration schedule, document checklist, and step-by-step guide to locking your seats.
OJEE B Pharm Counselling 2026: Overview
| Counselling Authority | OJEE Committee, Skill Development & Technical Education Department, Odisha |
| Course Name | Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm – 4 Years) |
| Academic Session | 2026-27 |
| Counselling Mode | Online (Web-Based) |
| Counselling Registration Fee | ₹450 (Non-refundable) |
| Tentative Registration Start | August 2026 (Expected) |
| Official Web Portal Link | www.ojee.nic.in |
OJEE B Pharm Official Counselling Schedule & Registration Opening Date
The official registration opening date and subsequent seat allotment schedule for the fresh 4-year B.Pharm course will be published on the main SAMS and OJEE web portals.
- Counselling Registration Opening Date (Tentative): Expected in the last week of August 2026 or early September 2026.
- OJEE Lateral Entry (LE-Pharm) Status: For D.Pharm pass-outs seeking direct 2nd-year B.Pharm entry, the registration launched earlier on June 24, 2026, and Round 2 allotment concluded on July 15, 2026.
- Special OJEE Impact: The ranks from the Special OJEE (held from July 13 to July 15, 2026) will be integrated with the final B.Pharm counselling rounds to fill vacant seats.
Step-by-Step Web-Based Counselling Process
- Online Registration: Visit the official portal ojee.nic.in and select the B.Pharm counselling link. Log in using your OJEE 2026 Application Number and Roll Number.
- Counselling Fee Payment: Pay a non-refundable registration fee of ₹450 online via Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.
- Choice Filling and Locking: Select your preferred government and private pharmacy colleges in descending order of choice. Lock your choices using your password before the deadline.
- Mock Allotment: Check the mock allotment status to gauge which college you are likely to secure based on your rank.
- Seat Allotment (Round 1): View your provisional seat allotment and select either the Freeze (confirm current seat) or Float (upgrade in subsequent rounds) option.
- Part Admission Fee: Pay a part admission fee of ₹10,000 (for General/SEBC) or ₹5,000 (for SC/ST/PwBD) to confirm the seat.
OJEE Documents Required for Counselling Verification
Keep self-attested copies of the following documents ready before launching the registration panel:
- OJEE 2026 B.Pharm Rank Card (Scorecard)
- 10th Standard Certificate and Marksheet (For age proof)
- 12th Standard Science Marksheet (Physics and Chemistry are compulsory, along with Math or Biology)
- Resident / Nativity Certificate issued by a local Tahsildar (Mandatory for reservation quota)
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/PwBD, if applicable)
- Passport-size photographs matching the OJEE application form
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Important Links
| Resource Portal | Official Web Link |
| OJEE Web Portal Link | ojee.nic.in |
| Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board | odishajee.com |
| Counselling Brochure PDF | Download Official Counselling PDF |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is OJEE B Pharm Counselling started?
No, the fresh 4-year B.Pharm first-year counselling has not officially started yet. However, the OJEE Lateral Entry (LE-Pharm) counselling for diploma holders began earlier on June 24, 2026.
How many students apply for OJEE B Pharm 2026?
Approximately 15,000 to 20,000 students apply for the Pharmacy stream (including B.Pharm and LE-Pharm courses) through OJEE in Odisha every year.
How many seats are in OJEE B Pharm?
There are approximately 5,000+ B.Pharm seats distributed across government-aided and private self-financed pharmacy institutions participating in the OJEE counselling.
What is the OJEE B Pharm counselling registration fee?
Candidates must pay a non-refundable registration fee of ₹450 online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI on the billing portal.
What is the difference between Freeze and Float options in OJEE?
The ‘Freeze’ option confirms your seat in the currently allotted college and stops further upgrades, whereas the ‘Float’ option accepts the seat but keeps you open for upgradation in subsequent allotment rounds.
Can outside-state candidates apply for government pharmacy colleges?
No. Outside-state candidates are not eligible for admission to government pharmacy colleges through OJEE. However, they can seek admissions to private self-financed colleges based on vacant seats.