Latest news with #OdishaJointEntranceExamination
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
OUTR offers courses in aerospace engineering, semiconductor tech
Bhubaneswar: Odisha University of Technology and Research (OUTR), Bhubaneswar, has decided to offer two 'in-demand' courses — BTech in aerospace engineering and MTech in semiconductor technology — from this academic year. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While the BTech course will have 30 seats, the masters degree will accept 18 students. Students can get admission through the ongoing Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) counselling. Regarding the UG course, vice-chancellor Bibhuti Bhusan Biswal said on Sunday that a limited number of institutes currently offer specialised courses in aerospace engineering. "The new programme is expected to benefit a wide pool of aspiring students aiming for careers in aerospace and space science," he added. He said the announcement of the aerospace engineering course follows the recent visit by V Narayanan, Isro chairman, who addressed students and faculty during a talk at the university recently. "Emphasising India's ambitious future in space exploration, Narayanan stated that India will be second to none in the space sector by 2040. Through the BTech course, we will prepare future aerospace engineers and scientists of the country," said Biswal. On the MTech course, the VC said it will address the growing demand for semiconductor professionals in the industry. "Semiconductors are crucial components, serving as the foundation for electronic devices ranging from smartphones and laptops to automotive systems and industrial equipment. The global semiconductor industry is experiencing rapid growth due to increasing digitalisation and technological advancement," he added. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The introduction of the specialised programme comes at a time when India is working to establish itself as a semiconductor manufacturing hub, with the govt announcing incentive schemes for chip manufacturing and design. "The course will help create a skilled workforce to support the country's semiconductor ecosystem and reduce dependency on imports," he added. "The development reinforces OUTR's growing commitment to academic excellence, research-driven education, and fostering innovation in advanced technology sectors. The university aims to collaborate with leading aerospace and semiconductor experts and faculty from across India to ensure comprehensive learning, cutting-edge research, and strong career pathways for students entering the aerospace and semiconductor industry," said Biswal.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
OUTR to offer courses in aerospace engineering, semiconductor technology from this year
BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha University of Technology and Research (OUTR), Bhubaneswar, has decided to offer two new sought-after courses—BTech in aerospace engineering and MTech in semiconductor technology—for students from this academic year. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The BTech in aerospace engineering will have 30 seats, while the MTech in semiconductor technology can accept 18 students. Students can gain admission through the ongoing Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) counselling. Regarding the undergraduate course, University Vice-Chancellor Bibhuti Bhusan Biswal on Sunday said limited institutions currently offer specialised courses in this domain. "The new program is expected to benefit a wide pool of aspiring students aiming to build careers in aerospace and space science," he added. He mentioned that the announcement of offering the aerospace engineering course gains further significance in light of a recent visit by V Narayanan, Chairman of ISRO, who addressed students and faculty during an inspiring talk session at the university recently. "Emphasising India's ambitious future in space exploration, Narayanan remarked that India will be second to none in the space sector by 2040. Through this BTech course, we will prepare future aerospace engineers and scientists of the country," said Biswal. On the MTech in semiconductor technology, the vice-chancellor said the course will address the growing demand for semiconductor professionals in the industry. "Semiconductors are crucial components in modern technology, serving as the foundation for electronic devices ranging from smartphones and laptops to automotive systems and industrial equipment. The global semiconductor industry is experiencing rapid growth due to increasing digitalisation and technological advancement," he added. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The introduction of this specialised program comes at a time when India is actively working to establish itself as a semiconductor manufacturing hub, with the govt announcing incentive schemes for semiconductor manufacturing and design. This educational initiative will help create a skilled workforce to support the country's semiconductor ecosystem and reduce dependency on imports, he added. "This development reinforces OUTR's growing commitment to academic excellence, research-driven education, and fostering innovation in advanced technology sectors. The university aims to collaborate with leading aerospace and semiconductor experts and faculty from across India to ensure comprehensive learning, cutting-edge research, and strong career pathways for students entering the aerospace and semiconductor industry," said Biswal.
NDTV
22-06-2025
- General
- NDTV
OJEE Counselling 2025 Registration Begins, Check Key Details
OJEE Counselling 2025: The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee has officially started the OJEE Counselling 2025 registration process for admission into BTech, BArch, BPlan, BCAT, and Integrated MSc programmes. Eligible candidates who have qualified the OJEE 2025 exam and secured valid ranks can now apply online at the official website - To register, students must log in using their JEE application number and password. Following registration, a mock seat allotment result will be released based on the candidates' submitted choices. Candidates will then be able to lock their choices using their password or OTP before the deadline. Important Dates To Remember • July 1, 2025 (Tuesday) by 5 pm: Mock Seat Allotment - 1 display based on choices submitted till June 30 • July 3, 2025 (Thursday) 11:30 am: Choice locking facility begins • July 4, 2025 (Friday) 11:59 pm: Last date for choice locking (Auto-lock for unlocked choices) • July 5-6, 2025 (Saturday-Sunday) by 5 pm: Data reconciliation, verification, and seat validation • July 8, 2025 (Tuesday) by 5 pm: Display of Round 1 Seat Allotment Steps To Register For OJEE Counselling 2025 1. Visit the official website: 2. Click on the "OJEE Counselling 2025 Registration" link 3. Log in using your JEE application number and password 4. Fill in the application form and upload all required documents 5. Pay the counselling fee as applicable 6. Submit and download the confirmation page for future reference Documents Required for Registration • OJEE 2025 Rank Card • JEE Main 2025 Scorecard (for BTech applicants) • 10th and 12th Mark Sheets • Caste Certificate (if applicable) • Domicile Certificate (if applicable) • PwD Certificate (if applicable) • Recent passport-size photographs • Valid government-issued photo ID Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for timely updates on further counselling rounds, document verification, and seat allotment procedures.
Indian Express
22-06-2025
- General
- Indian Express
OJEE Counselling 2025: Odisha OJEEB begins BTech admission registration at ojee.nic.in
OJEE Counselling 2025: The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEEB) has started the counselling process for the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) 2025. Eligible candidates can participate in the counselling process by registering on the official website, The OJEE round 1 mock seat allotment list will be released on July 1, and the final seat allotment list will be released on July 8. Admissions to participating colleges will be based on JEE Main and OJEE ranks 2025. The Board will conduct separate counselling for JEE Main and OJEE exam qualifiers for normal and BTech lateral entry admissions. Here's a breakdown of the counselling process: 1. Registration: Candidates need to register themselves on the OJEE website. 2. Choice Filling and Locking: Candidates will have to fill in their preferred colleges and courses, and lock their choices. 3. Provisional Seat Allotment: Based on the candidates' ranks and choices, a provisional seat allotment will be made. 4. College Reporting: Candidates will have to report to the allotted college for verification and other formalities. 5. Fee Payment and Document Verification: Candidates will have to pay the fees and submit the required documents for verification. 6. Final Seat Allotment: After the verification process, the final seat allotment will be made, and candidates will have to report to the allotted college with a seat allotment letter. The choice locking process is set to begin on July 3, 2025. Following this, the registration and choice locking's last date is July 6, 2025. On July 7, there will be a reallocation of data, verification, and validation of allocated seats. The first seat allotment for Round 1 will be declared on July 8, 2025. From July 9 to July 15, candidates can complete online reporting, fee payment, document verification, and exercise their freeze or float options. The last date to respond to queries for Round 1 is July 15, 2025. Withdrawal of seats from the first allotment and choice editing for Round 2 can be done on July 16, 2025. Data reallocation, verification, and validation for Round 2 will occur on July 19, 2025. The seat allotment for Round 2 will be released on July 20, 2025. Subsequently, from July 21 to July 26, candidates must complete online reporting, fee payment, document verification, and opt for freeze or float options for the seats allotted in Round 2 or earlier. Withdrawal of seats from Round 2 will be permitted on July 26, 2025, and the last date to respond to queries for Round 2 is July 27, 2025. Registration for the 2nd OJEE (Special OJEE lateral entry/ JEE Main rank holders) will open on July 29 and close on August 1, 2025. The final seat allotment for Round 2 (final round) will be announced on August 1, 2025. From August 1 to August 5, candidates need to report online for the final admission round, pay admission fees, upload documents, undergo verification, and exercise their freeze/float options. The final date to respond to queries for this round is August 5, 2025. Finally, college reporting will start on August 6, 2025. A total of 90 institutions will participate in the OJEE counselling process 2025, including 8 government and government-aided institutions and 82 self-financing institutions. Candidates are advised to check the official website for the latest updates and schedule.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
OJEE e-counselling process begins
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) committee under the skill development and technical education department started the registration and choice filling process for e-counselling for and Integrated MSc courses, on Friday. On July 3, the choice lock facility will be activated. Candidates will choose their colleges and lock their choices by midnight on July 4. The first round allotment will be displayed on OJEE website on July 8. Candidates will report online for admission between July 8 and July 11. The second round allotment list will be published on July 19. Online reporting for this round will be held between July 19 and 21. The second or Special Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) will be conducted from July 23 to July 28 for admission into vacant seats of these courses following the first and second rounds. "Allotment to special OJEE candidates will be done from the vacant seats only. Therefore, care must be taken while filling the choice by second OJEE/special OJEE candidates," said OJEE chairman D P Satapathy. The third or final round allotment will be announced on Aug 1. Online reporting will be done for this round from Aug 1 to Aug 3. All candidates will physically report to the colleges or institutions on Aug 1, and the reporting will continue till Aug 6. "After final allotment, all candidates who paid part admission-cum-seat confirmation fee payment and verified their documents can download the final allotment letter and report to the finally allotted institute or college as per the schedule. Failing which, the allotment will be cancelled, and the vacant seats will be filled in institute or college level admission," said Satapathy. He said the e-counselling process will guide students on how to choose their colleges and courses based on their JEEMAIN-2025 or OJEE-2025 ranks as applicable. "Students need to read the counselling brochure and step-by-step process carefully and stay updated with new notices, if any," said the chairman.
