What details are mentioned in the SAAT scorecard?

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan will release the SAAT result 2026 online at the official website. Applicants can find the following information mentioned in the SAAT scorecard. Applicant's Name Parent's Name Roll Number Gender Category Subject-wise marks Total marks obtained

How is the SAAT merit list prepared?

The SAAT merit list 2026 is prepared based on the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The exam authority considers these subjects for preparing the merit list, and the selection of candidates is based on the rank secured in the merit list, subject to the availability of seats in the disciplines at the time of counselling for admission. To check the SAAT merit list, candidates can visit the SAAT official website and download the PDF file of the merit list. The details available on the SAAT 2026 merit list should be checked carefully, and the list should be saved for further use.

What are the ways to get admission to Siksha 'O' Anusandhan?

Siksha O Anusandhan (SOA), is situated in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, usage multiple ways to provide admission for undergraduate and post graduate programs. SOA offers admission based on prestigious national level entrance exam or its own entrance exam such as SAAT for enginering undergraduate admissions. below are the major ways of getting admission to SOA; Engineering Programs : Admissions can be secured through either through JEE Main or through SAAT. Medical and Dental Programs: Admission is exclusively through NEET Exam. SAAT 2025 Application Form

Is there any facility to download the SAAT scorecard?

Yes, candidates appearing in the exam will be able to download their SAAT result scorecard 2026 from the login window. Applicants have to keep their SAAT scorecard 2026 safe till the conclusion of the admission process. The scorecard of SAAT 2026 comprises candidate personal details, maximum marks, score of individual subjects, qualifying status and others.

What is SAAT counselling process?

Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan will conduct the SAAT counselling online at the official website. Candidates first have to complete the SAAT counselling registration from the login facility. After successful registration, applicants have to complete choices filling and locking with preferred choices of colleges and courses. The step-by-step process of SAAT counselling 2026 is provided below. Choice filling and locking Seat allotment result Reporting at the allotted institute Document verification and payment of admission fee

When will the counseling process for SAAT begin?

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan will commence the SAAT counselling 2026 online at the official website. The exam authority will start the counselling process after the declaration of the results. Applicants need to fill out the SAAT branch allotment form to participate in the SAAT counselling process. Candidates are advised to keep track of all the dates related to the counselling process of SAAT 2026.

Who can participate in the SAAT counselling?

Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan will commence the SAAT counselling online at the official website. Applicants declared qualified based on the results will be eligible to participate in the SAAT counselling process. Applicants will be called for the counselling process as per the merit list prepared by authorities based on results. Candidates are advised to have all documents ready before appearing in the SAAT counselling process.

What are the documents required at the time of SAAT counselling?

Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan conducts SAAT counselling after the declaration of the results. Candidates appearing in the SAAT counselling process have to carry the documents given below at the time of admission. SAAT Scorecard or JEE Main 2026 Scorecard PH certificate (if applicable) Migration Certificate in original (if available). Class 10 Mark sheet and Certificate Transfer Certificate or School/College Leaving Certificate (in original) Class 12 Mark sheet and Certificate

Can I get admission to SOA without taking SAAT?

The Shiksha 'O' Anusandhan provides admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as engineering, medical, pharmacy, hotel management, etc. based on SAAT. Candidates can also apply for admission for engineering UG courses thorugh JEE Main, medical UG courses through NEET, and other UG course though CUET UG. Candidates can check more details form the link given below; SAAT 2025 exam

How is the SAAT merit list prepared?

The SAAT merit list 2026 is prepared based on the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The exam authority considers these subjects for preparing the merit list, and the selection of candidates is based on the rank secured in the merit list, subject to the availability of seats in the disciplines at the time of counselling for admission. To check the SAAT merit list, candidates can visit the SAAT official website and download the PDF file of the merit list. The details available on the SAAT 2026 merit list should be checked carefully, and the list should be saved for further use.

SAAT Counselling 2026: Dates, Procedure & Documents Required

Updated on Aug 19, 2026 19:01 IST

By Satyendra Singh

SAAT Counselling 2026: The Shiksha O Anusandhan is organising the counselling for amdission to various stray vacancy round 1 admission. Qualified candidates can participate in the counselling online. The counselling for stray vacancy round 2 admission will be conducted in September.

Candidates must keep all the original documents and photocopies during the SAAT counselling. The counselling schedule is informed to all qualified candidates with dates to enter the course choices and seat allotment. Candidates must complete the SAAT 2026 counselling choice filling and locking of the choices before the deadline.

The Counselling process for admission to Siksha 'O' Anusandhan consists of registration, choice filling & locking, seat allotment, and document verification. All candidates who qualify in SAAT 2026 exam can attend the SAAT 2026 counselling.

The Seat allotment will be based on the choices filled by the candidate and SAAT 2026 merit list. Candidates must know that seat allotment doesn't guarantee admission; candidates must pay the requisite fee amount to complete the admission process. For more details about SAAT counselling 2026, candidates can read below.

Table of contents

Documents Required for SAAT Counselling 2026
SAAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
SAAT Counselling Process 2026
Eligibility for SAAT 2026 Counselling
Steps to Register for SAAT counselling
SAAT counselling 2026: Key Points to Remember

Documents Required for SAAT Counselling 2026

Candidates can check the list of document for the counselling process below;

SAAT 2026 Scorecard/ JEE Main 2026 Scorecard
Class 10 Mark sheet and Certificate
Class 12 Mark sheet and Certificate
Transfer Certificate or School/College Leaving Certificate (in original)
Migration Certificate in original (if available).
PH certificate (if applicable)
Five colour passport size photograph
A demand draft of the requisite fee in favor of "Siksha O Anusandhan University" payable at Bhubaneswar.
Two sets of attested photocopies of all original documents.
Four recent passport-size coloured photographs
Caste Certificate in the prescribed format along with original caste certificate.

SAAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SAAT 2026 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
11 Jul ' 26 - 15 Jul ' 26	SAAT Exam Date 2026 mopup round
18 Jun ' 26 - 25 Jun ' 26	SAAT Exam Date 2026 phase 2
08 May ' 26 - 15 May ' 26	SAAT 2026 Exam Date Phase 1

SAAT Counselling Process 2026

All the candidates who have cleared the SAAT 2026 will be called for the counselling process. Candidates can check the SAAT 2026 counselling process here;

Candidates have to register first to participate in the SAAT 2026 counselling.
In registration, Candidates have to fill in the course preferences and lock the choices.
Based on the seat preferences and the SAAT 2026 merit list, the SOA Seat allotment result 2026 will be released on the official website.
Then, candidates have to report to the counselling venue along with the seat allotment letter and the required documents.
The counselling conducting body will share the SAAT counselling seat allotment status on the registered mobile number within a few days of reporting.
After that, make payment of the requisite fee and join the class on the specified date.

Eligibility for SAAT 2026 Counselling

SAAT 2026 counselling eligibility is given below.

Candidates must qualify SAAT 2026.
Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for the course.
Candidates who registered for counselling are eligible to participate in counselling.

Steps to Register for SAAT counselling

Steps to register for SAAT counselling.

Visit official website https://soa.ac.in/.
Log in using Application ID and Password.
Candidates must fill all details on counselling registration form.
Candidates must complete the choice filling.

SAAT counselling 2026: Key Points to Remember

Candidates must remember these points about counselling.

Counselling will be conducted in multiple rounds.
Allotment of seats is done based on merit and seat preference.
If a candidate fails to report or pay fees on time, the seat allotted will be cancelled.
Any exam information is published on official website. Candidates must keep checking the official website for regular updates.
Reserved category candidates must submit the relevant certificates.