Tier 1
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private (Deemed to be University) University
Est. 2007
Total Courses
0 Programs
Fee Range
₹0.9L - ₹20.5L
Highest Package
₹46.0 LPA
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University) Admission 2026: Dates, Process & Eligibility
Important Admission Deadlines Live
SAAT 2025 Registration: January 5 – March 19, 2025; JEE Main Session 2: April 1–8, 2025; SAAT Admit Card: April 1, 2025; NEET UG Exam: May 2025.
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Admission Process Flow
Entrance-Based Admissions
Admission to SOA is primarily driven by competitive entrance examinations to ensure meritocracy. The process varies by discipline:
- General Programs: Most UG and PG admissions are conducted through the Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Admission Test (SAAT), held multiple times a year.
- Medical & Dental: Admissions to MBBS and BDS are strictly based on NEET UG scores followed by DGHS/MCC counseling.
- Engineering: Candidates can apply via JEE Main scores or the university's SAAT exam.
- Management & Law: Scores from CAT/MAT/XAT (Management) and CLAT/LSAT (Law) are accepted alongside SAAT.
- Application: Interested students must apply online via the official SOA admission portal with a nominal application fee.
General Eligibility Criteria
For B.Tech programs, candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Informatics, or Computer Science. A minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC) in the subjects combined is required. For MBBS and BDS, candidates must fulfill NEET eligibility criteria, including specific percentile scores and subject requirements (PCB). Post-graduate eligibility typically requires a relevant Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks from a recognized university.