Satyajit Sahoo from Karnataka in Cuttack district topped the MBA list of the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE-2023). The results were published on Friday.
Skill Development and Technical Education Minister Pritiranjan Gharai released the results booklet. This was in the presence of department secretary Usha Padhee and OJEE Chairman Pravin Kumar Kar.
Satyajit, who completed his plus III in 2020-21, said he was preparing for OJEE-2023 along with other competitive examinations. “I contracted Covid twice after completing my graduation. I was facing other health problems. In 2021, my father was diagnosed with a kidney ailment. I could not concentrate on anything,” he added.
He was preparing for competitive exams to secure a job. “We spent a huge amount of money for me and my father’s treatment. Initially, my father underwent dialysis. But later doctors transplanted a kidney to save my father. I stayed focused on my preparations despite emotional and financial challenges. Fortunately, I secured the first rank in MBA,” he added.
OJEE officials conducted the OJEE-2023 from May 8 to 15 at 44 centers across Odisha and other states. These other states included Kolkata, Patna, and Ranchi. A total of 55,979 candidates had registered for OJEE-2023. However, 48,815 candidates (87%) appeared for the examination.
A total of 48,783 candidates received rank cards; however, 32 candidates did not secure any rank in their respective courses based on their performance in the examination, according to OJEE sources.
Meanwhile, in various courses, several candidates emerged as toppers. To begin with, Rajat Satrusal secured the top rank for lateral entry to B Tech (diploma). Similarly, Sourav Kumar Pati topped in B Pharm. In addition, Apurba Sundar Nayak claimed the top position in MCA/M Sc (Computer Science), while Rashmi Ranjan Panigrahi led in M Pharm.
Furthermore, Priyanka Kedia topped in M Arch, and Priyanka Dey excelled in the integrated MBA along with B CAT. Moreover, Sanchalli Gupta ranked first in BCAT (film editing), and Subhashree Mohanty topped in lateral entry to B Pharm. Additionally, Rupal Ratnapriya secured the top rank in M Plan, and finally, Rakshit Raj Gupta led in lateral entry to BTech (BSc).
(Source: OTV News)
