Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University)

SOA University is a multidisciplinary research-focused institution spread across multiple campuses in Bhubaneswar. It offers 24 undergraduate and 71 postgraduate programs, along with various doctoral and post-doctoral courses. With a total student strength exceeding 15,000 and a faculty count of over 1,300, the university maintains a favorable student-to-faculty ratio of 1:10. The university's research strengths are concentrated in Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Renewable Energy, and Advanced Materials, supported by 13 dedicated research centers and 38 specialized laboratories. SOA is consistently ranked among the top 25 universities in India by NIRF.