OJEE 2026 Round 2 expected closing rank for SC category is predicted between 850–1,000 for CSE at top government colleges, while ST category students can expect closing ranks between 420–520 for the same branch, based on OJEE 2025 Round 2 trends.
The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) 2026 Round 2 counselling is scheduled around July 15, 2026. Seats vacated through Round 1 upgrades and withdrawals re-enter the pool in Round 2, making closing ranks slightly more relaxed than Round 1. SC and ST students who missed Round 1 by a narrow margin or want to upgrade to a better college or branch should use these predicted ranks to plan their Round 2 choices carefully before the choice-filling window closes.
- OJEE 2026 Round 2 seat allotment is expected around July 15, 2026.
- SC category students can expect Round 2 closing ranks to be 80–200 ranks higher than Round 1 in most programs.
- ST category closing ranks are generally lower than SC ranks because Odisha reserves more seats (22.5%) for ST students than for SC (16.25%).
- Unfilled SC and ST reserved seats from Round 1 carry forward to Round 2, increasing seat availability for both categories.
- The official Round 2 cutoff will be published on ojee.nic.in after seat allotment is declared.
| Direct Link to OJEE 2026 Round 2 Counselling Schedule (OUT) |
About OJEE 2026 Round 2 Counselling
OJEE is conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board for lateral entry admissions to B.Tech, B.Pharm, MBA, MCA, and M.Tech programs across Odisha. The counselling process runs in multiple rounds. Round 2 begins after Round 1 seat allotment is finalised and enrolled students either upgrade to a better option or withdraw entirely. The vacated seats — including reserved category seats — are then redistributed in Round 2.
For SC and ST students, Round 2 is especially important because any reserved seats left unfilled in Round 1 are added back to the Round 2 pool. This means both the seat count and the closing rank tend to be more favourable in Round 2 than in Round 1.
| Event | Expected Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| OJEE 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment | First week of July 2026 |
| Round 1 Reporting and Withdrawal Window | July 5–10, 2026 (expected) |
| Round 2 Choice Filling | July 12–14, 2026 (expected) |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment | July 15, 2026 (expected) |
| Round 2 Reporting at Allotted Institute | July 16–20, 2026 (expected) |
OJEE 2026 Round 2 Expected Cutoff — SC Category
The table below lists expected OJEE 2026 Round 2 closing ranks for SC category students in B.Tech Lateral Entry (LE Tech) at major colleges in Odisha. All figures are predictions based on OJEE 2025 Round 2 trends and may differ from the actual published cutoff.
| College | Branch | Expected Round 2 Closing Rank — SC (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| CET Bhubaneswar | Computer Science and Engineering | 900–1,000 |
| CET Bhubaneswar | Mechanical Engineering | 1,550–1,700 |
| CET Bhubaneswar | Civil Engineering | 1,800–1,950 |
| VSSUT Burla | Computer Science and Engineering | 850–980 |
| VSSUT Burla | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 1,400–1,580 |
| IGIT Sarang | Computer Science and Engineering | 1,050–1,200 |
| IGIT Sarang | Civil Engineering | 2,000–2,200 |
| GITA Bhubaneswar | Computer Science and Engineering | 1,300–1,500 |
| Silicon Institute of Technology | Computer Science and Engineering | 1,450–1,650 |
SC students with OJEE ranks up to 1,000 are likely to secure CSE seats at premier institutes like CET Bhubaneswar and VSSUT Burla in Round 2. Students with ranks between 1,000–2,200 should target mid-tier government and private colleges or consider non-CSE branches at top colleges.
OJEE 2026 Round 2 Expected Cutoff — ST Category
Expected OJEE 2026 Round 2 closing ranks for ST category students are lower than SC closing ranks because Odisha reserves 22.5% seats for ST students — the highest reservation percentage among all categories. The figures below are based on OJEE 2025 Round 2 closing rank trends.
| College | Branch | Expected Round 2 Closing Rank — ST (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| CET Bhubaneswar | Computer Science and Engineering | 450–530 |
| CET Bhubaneswar | Mechanical Engineering | 780–890 |
| CET Bhubaneswar | Civil Engineering | 900–1,020 |
| VSSUT Burla | Computer Science and Engineering | 420–510 |
| VSSUT Burla | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 700–820 |
| IGIT Sarang | Computer Science and Engineering | 520–630 |
| IGIT Sarang | Civil Engineering | 1,000–1,160 |
| GITA Bhubaneswar | Computer Science and Engineering | 660–790 |
| Silicon Institute of Technology | Computer Science and Engineering | 730–880 |
ST students with OJEE ranks up to 530 have strong prospects for CSE at top government colleges in Round 2. Students with ranks between 530–1,160 can explore CSE at private colleges or core engineering branches at government colleges.
OJEE 2026 Round 1 vs Round 2 Cutoff Comparison
Round 2 closing ranks are expected to be 50–200 ranks higher than Round 1 across SC and ST categories. The table below compares expected Round 1 and Round 2 closing ranks at key colleges based on 2025 patterns.
| College and Branch | SC Round 1 (Expected) | SC Round 2 (Expected) | ST Round 1 (Expected) | ST Round 2 (Expected) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CET Bhubaneswar — CSE | 820–900 | 900–1,000 | 400–450 | 450–530 |
| CET Bhubaneswar — Mechanical | 1,400–1,550 | 1,550–1,700 | 700–780 | 780–890 |
| VSSUT Burla — CSE | 770–860 | 850–980 | 370–420 | 420–510 |
| IGIT Sarang — CSE | 950–1,060 | 1,050–1,200 | 460–530 | 520–630 |
| GITA Bhubaneswar — CSE | 1,150–1,300 | 1,300–1,500 | 590–670 | 660–790 |
Students who fell just outside the Round 1 closing rank for their preferred college should actively participate in Round 2 choice filling since the relaxation in cutoff is consistent across years and categories.
Factors Affecting OJEE Round 2 Cutoff for SC and ST Categories
Several variables determine how much the OJEE 2026 Round 2 cutoff relaxes compared to Round 1 for reserved categories:
- Seat vacancies after Round 1: More upgrades and withdrawals in Round 1 create more seats in Round 2, pushing closing ranks higher.
- Reservation percentage: Odisha mandates 16.25% for SC and 22.5% for ST in government colleges. Unfilled reserved seats from Round 1 carry forward, increasing the pool.
- Eligible SC and ST students in the rank list: A larger qualified pool in 2026 means more competition and potentially tighter cutoffs for popular branches.
- Branch demand: CSE and IT consistently see tighter cutoffs even in Round 2; branches like Civil and Mechanical tend to have more seats available with higher closing ranks.
- Number of participating colleges: New colleges added to OJEE counselling increase total seat availability and can relax overall cutoffs.
OJEE 2026 Round 2 Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected OJEE 2026 Round 2 closing rank for SC category in CSE at CET Bhubaneswar?
Ans. Based on 2025 trends, the expected OJEE 2026 Round 2 closing rank for SC category in CSE at CET Bhubaneswar is between 900 and 1,000. The confirmed figure will be available on ojee.nic.in after Round 2 allotment is declared.
Ques. Why is the OJEE Round 2 cutoff for ST lower than SC?
Ans. Odisha reserves 22.5% of seats for ST students versus 16.25% for SC students. Because more seats are available per ST student in the rank list, the closing rank for ST category is typically lower (more relaxed) than for SC in the same college and branch.
Ques. Will OJEE 2026 Round 2 cutoff be more relaxed than Round 1?
Ans. Yes. Round 2 closing ranks are generally 50–200 ranks higher than Round 1 because seats vacated through upgrades and withdrawals re-enter the pool. SC and ST students who narrowly missed Round 1 should definitely attempt Round 2.
Ques. Where will the official OJEE 2026 Round 2 cutoff be published?
Ans. The official OJEE 2026 Round 2 closing rank list will be published on ojee.nic.in after the Round 2 seat allotment result is declared, expected around July 15, 2026.
Ques. Can SC or ST students who accepted a Round 1 seat still participate in Round 2?
Ans. Yes. Students allotted a seat in Round 1 can participate in Round 2 for an upgrade. If they receive and accept a preferred college or branch in Round 2, their Round 1 seat is automatically released back to the pool.
Ques. What is the SC and ST seat reservation in OJEE counselling?
Ans. Odisha mandates 16.25% reservation for SC students and 22.5% reservation for ST students in government engineering colleges under OJEE counselling. Private colleges follow the Odisha government’s reservation norms, which may differ slightly.
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