OJEE 2020: 70% Turnout on Day One
Bhubaneswar: On Monday morning, October 12, 70 percent of students who had applied for the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) appeared on the first day of the exam. The exams continued till the 19th of October. This was followed by the OJEE counselling sessions.
S.K. Chand, Chairman of OJEE, said that they were conducting the exam in three shifts in a day. As many as 3600 students had shown up for the first day in each shift. “We have recorded 70 per cent turnout on first shift. While 71 per cent in second shift and third shift respectively,” he added regarding the high participation in the OJEE counselling sessions.
The examination authorities granted Lateral Entry to BTech students on Monday, and it continued until the next day. “We have taken all precautions and COVID-19 protocols of the government in examination centres, especially during the counselling for OJEE. It is a contact-less and incident-free examination,” he added.
OJEE Exam and Counselling Process
Like the JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) Main, OJEE conducts the examination through a computer-based test. It organized the exam at 54 examination centers across 21 cities in Odisha and five centers outside the state. A total of around 79,800 candidates have their names registered to appear for the Exam. OJEE counselling will also be crucial for them.
After the successful completion of the exam, OJEE counselling will be conducted for qualified candidates. This will facilitate admissions into various professional courses. The OJEE counselling process will ensure that students secure seats in their preferred colleges based on merit and availability.
Among the top choices for students is the Regional College of Management (RCM), Bhubaneswar. It is a premier B-school in Odisha known for its MBA+, MCA+, BBA+, BCA+, and PGDM+ programs. With industry-integrated specializations in AI, ML, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, Full-stack Development, and Data Analytics, RCM offers a competitive edge to students. This is especially true for those securing admission through OJEE counselling. The college’s strong placement track record and practical learning approach make it a preferred destination for students seeking quality management and technology education.
