The OJEE 2026 Round 1 seat matrix is expected to be released on July 7, 2026 at ojee.nic.in, listing total available seats across 89 B.Tech lateral entry colleges, 86 MBA colleges and 44 MCA colleges in Odisha with category-wise breakdown for UR, SC, ST, SEBC, EWS and PwBD.
The seat matrix is your most important reference before OJEE 2026 choice filling. It shows every participating college with branch-wise and category-wise seat counts so you know exactly how many seats are open for allotment. Based on 2025 patterns, B.Tech lateral entry alone covers over 9,000 seats across government and private colleges. All three counselling rounds (Round 1, Round 2 and Spot Round) publish a fresh seat matrix before choice filling begins.
- Round 1 seat matrix release: July 7, 2026 at ojee.nic.in
- B.Tech lateral entry colleges: 89 participating institutions
- MBA colleges: 86 | MCA colleges: 44
- Reservation: SC 16.25%, ST 22.5%, SEBC 11.25%, EWS 10%
- Horizontal reservations: PwBD 5%, Ex-Servicemen 3%, Green Card 5% within each vertical category
- TFW seats: 5% supernumerary per programme per college in private institutions
| Direct Link to OJEE 2026 Round 1 Seat Matrix (Expected July 7, 2026): ojee.nic.in/seat-matrix |
OJEE 2026 Round 1 Seat Matrix Overview
The OJEE 2026 seat matrix covers all programmes offered through Odisha state counselling: B.Tech lateral entry for diploma and B.Sc holders, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Arch and Integrated MBA. B.Tech lateral entry has the largest seat count. The table below gives a programme-wise snapshot based on 2025 OJEE participation data.
| Programme | Colleges (2026) | Govt. Seats (Expected) | Private Seats (Expected) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Lateral Entry (Diploma / B.Sc) | 89 | ~1,200 | ~8,500 |
| MBA | 86 | ~240 | ~5,500 |
| MCA | 44 | ~120 | ~2,700 |
| M.Tech / M.Arch / M.Plan | ~30 | ~300 | ~400 |
| Total (All Programmes) | 200+ | ~1,860 | ~17,100 |
All figures are expected based on 2025 OJEE data. Exact 2026 numbers will be in the official seat matrix at ojee.nic.in from July 7, 2026.
OJEE 2026 Seat Matrix: Government Colleges (Round 1)
Government engineering colleges attract the highest demand in OJEE 2026 counselling because of lower fees and strong placements. The table below shows expected lateral entry seats in leading government institutions based on 2025 OJEE data.
| College | Location | Key Branches | Expected LE Seats (Round 1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VSSUT Burla (Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology) | Burla | CSE, EEE, ME, Civil, ECE | ~360 |
| IGIT Sarang (Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology) | Sarang, Dhenkanal | CSE, ECE, ME, EEE | ~280 |
| CET Bhubaneswar (College of Engineering and Technology) | Bhubaneswar | CSE, ECE, Civil, ME, EE | ~240 |
| PMEC Berhampur (Parala Maharaja Engineering College) | Berhampur | CSE, ME, EE, Civil | ~160 |
| GCE Keonjhar (Government College of Engineering) | Keonjhar | CSE, ME, EE | ~100 |
| SUIIT Sambalpur (Sambalpur University Institute of IT) | Sambalpur | CSE, IT | ~60 |
These are expected figures based on 2025 patterns. Each branch’s category split (UR, SC, ST, SEBC, EWS and PwBD sub-seats) will be listed in the official seat matrix PDF at ojee.nic.in.
OJEE 2026 Seat Matrix: Private Colleges (Round 1)
Private colleges under OJEE 2026 divide their intake into government quota (60%) and management quota (40%). Only government quota seats appear in the OJEE seat matrix and are filled through state counselling. The table below shows expected government quota lateral entry seats in major private colleges based on 2025 trends.
| College | Location | Expected Govt. Quota LE Seats |
|---|---|---|
| ITER, SOA University | Bhubaneswar | ~360 |
| CV Raman College of Engineering (CVRCE) | Bhubaneswar | ~300 |
| GIET University | Gunupur, Rayagada | ~280 |
| Silicon Institute of Technology | Bhubaneswar | ~240 |
| NIST University | Berhampur | ~220 |
| Trident Academy of Technology | Bhubaneswar | ~180 |
The full list of all 89 B.Tech lateral entry colleges with branch-wise and category-wise seat breakdowns will be published at ojee.nic.in on July 7, 2026. Private colleges also offer a 5% TFW (Tuition Fee Waiver) supernumerary quota above regular intake.
OJEE 2026 Category-Wise Seat Reservation
Odisha’s revised 2026 reservation policy applies to all government quota seats across OJEE 2026 institutions. The table below shows category-wise percentages and expected seat distribution from approximately 1,200 government college lateral entry seats.
| Category | Reservation % | Expected Seats (of ~1,200 govt. LE seats) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved / General) | ~40% | ~480 | Vertical |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 16.25% | ~195 | Vertical |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 22.5% | ~270 | Vertical |
| SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Classes) | 11.25% | ~135 | Vertical |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 10% | ~120 | Vertical |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) | 5% within each category | ~60 (across categories) | Horizontal |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3% within each category | ~36 (across categories) | Horizontal |
| Green Card Holders | 5% within each category | ~60 (across categories) | Horizontal |
Horizontal reservations (PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Green Card) are carved from within each vertical category and do not increase total seat count. TFW seats are supernumerary and sit outside the category-wise reservation count. Private college government quota seats follow the same reservation matrix.
How to Access OJEE 2026 Round 1 Seat Matrix
The OJEE 2026 Round 1 seat matrix will be available at ojee.nic.in from July 7, 2026. No login is required. Follow these steps once the seat matrix goes live.
- Open ojee.nic.in on or after July 7, 2026.
- Click Seat Matrix in the counselling section on the homepage.
- Select your programme: B.Tech Lateral Entry, MBA, MCA or M.Tech.
- Download the PDF listing all colleges, branches and category-wise seat counts.
- Filter by your target college and check your category row (UR, SC, ST, SEBC or EWS).
- Cross-reference with OJEE 2026 opening and closing ranks at ojee.nic.in to build a realistic choice list before the window closes.
OJEE 2026 Seat Matrix FAQs
Ques. When will the OJEE 2026 Round 1 seat matrix be released?
Ans. The OJEE 2026 Round 1 seat matrix is expected on July 7, 2026 at ojee.nic.in, downloadable as a PDF without any login requirement.
Ques. How many colleges participate in OJEE 2026 counselling?
Ans. Around 89 colleges participate in OJEE 2026 B.Tech lateral entry counselling, 86 colleges offer MBA and 44 colleges offer MCA. The full list with seat counts is in the official seat matrix at ojee.nic.in.
Ques. What are the SC and ST reservation percentages in OJEE 2026?
Ans. Under Odisha’s 2026 reservation policy, SC students get 16.25% and ST students get 22.5% of government quota seats. SEBC students get 11.25% and EWS students get 10%.
Ques. What is the difference between government quota and management quota in OJEE 2026?
Ans. Government quota seats (60% of each private college’s intake) are filled through OJEE counselling with Odisha state reservation applied. Management quota seats (40%) are filled directly by each college without OJEE norms. Only government quota seats appear in the OJEE seat matrix.
Ques. Are TFW seats part of the OJEE 2026 seat matrix?
Ans. Yes. TFW (Tuition Fee Waiver) seats are listed in the seat matrix as supernumerary seats at 5% of intake per programme above the sanctioned strength. They are separate from the regular category-wise vertical seat count.
Ques. What happens to seats unfilled after OJEE 2026 Round 1?
Ans. Seats remaining after Round 1 carry forward to Round 2 and then to the Spot Round if still vacant. A fresh seat matrix is released before each round showing updated vacancies including seats freed by students who did not report to their allotted college.
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