Is it mandatory to submit Form B for OUAT admission process?

To appear in the online entrance examination (CBT mode), the candidate must have the admit card and original ID proof. Submission of application Form-B (online) is mandatory for the admission process. No hard copy of application Form-A, Form-B or any other document will be accepted. For admission, the candidate must appear entrance examination and submit Form B. Even if a candidate appears in the entrance examination, but does not submit Form B, the rank will not be generated and the candidate will not be eligible for admission.

When were OUAT 2026 application form released?

The OUAT 2026 Application form was released on the University's portal. The last date to apply for the exam was May 21.

Is OUAT application fee refundable?

No, the application fee for the OUAT Entrance Exam is non-refundable. Even if a candidate does not appear for the exam even after applying, the fee will not be refunded.

What is the process to appear for the OUAT Exam?

Candidates have to go through the following points to appear for the OUAT entrance exam. Check and confirm the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria Complete the registration process Submit the application fee after registration Select the nearest exam centre Upload all the required documents Download the Admit Card Submit the application form after filling all the details Download the admit card to appear for the OUAT exam. The OUAT entrance exam will be conducted in computer-based mode for two hours. The exam centres will be located in Odisha and New Delhi.

Are the OUAT Entrance Exam centres located across India?

The OUAT Entrance Exam centres are located in Odisha. Outside the state, there is one centre in New Delhi.

What are the exam centre guidelines for the online OUAT Entrance Exam?

Candidates must know that they need to follow the guidelines and instructions on the day of the OUAT Exam as mentioned below: The exam will be conducted in a single sitting. The candidate must appear for the entrance examination as per the scheduled time and date mentioned in his/her admit card. The candidates are to report 2 hours before the examination. Detailed instructions will be provided on the admit card. No Mobile phone headphones/any other electronic gadgets are allowed during the examination. Candidates, who are found to use unfair means shall be debarred from the examination. The candidates are to obey the instructions of the Centre Superintendent and Invigilators at the Examination Centre. The invigilators will take attendance on the attendance sheets, in which the candidates shall have to put their full signature against their corresponding roll number. The candidate, after logging in, must go through instructions for the examination displayed on the computer screen. The examination does not require using any paper, pen, pencil or external calculator. However, paper will be supplied for rough wor,k which will be collected by the invigilators. Each student will get questions and a choice of answers in a different order, selected randomly from the affixed Question Data bank. The students just need to click on the Right Choice / Correct option from the multiple choices/options given with each question. For Multiple Choice Questions, each question has four options, and the candidate must click the appropriate option.

Has NTA announced dates for AIAPGET 2026 application?

No. National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce dates for AIAPGET 2026 application online. Registration may begin soon. Candidates have to register online to submit AIAPGET application form. Registration can be done on the official website, aaccc.nta.nic.in. Candidates have to submit basic information such as name, date of birth, email ID, mobile number as part of registration.

When was the AIIMS application correction window for INI CET May 2026 exam opened?

The INI CET applications were started on March 28. The last date to apply online was April 25. The AIIMS provided the application correction window from April 30 to May 2.

When will OUAT Final Answer key 2026 release?

The OUAT 2026 Answer Key is expected to be released soon at ouat.ac.in. The University can release it under the candidate's login. They will be required the application number and password to download it.

Is it mandatory to challenge the OUAT answer key within the given timeline?

Yes, it is mandatory to submit challenges or objections against the OUAT answer key within the said date. It is expected that the provisional answer keys and response sheets will be released in the fourth week of June. The last date to submit challenges will be within the next few days. Candidates will not be allowed to submit objections against the OUAT Entrance Exam once the window is over.

What is the date to access the OUAT Answer Key PDF?

The OUAT 2026 Answer Key PDF is expected to be released online on the official portal. The candidates will be required to login with their credentials to download their answer key.

Can I get direct admission in OUAT?

No, there is no such procedure to take direct admission in the OUAT exam. Applicants are required to fill the application form and appear in the OUAT entrance exam for their desired course. Since there are two entrance exams OUAT UG & OUAT PG, hence applicants who want to take admission in their desired course need to apply accordingly. The application form, release of admit card, answer key & result will be released in online mode only.

How to get admission to BVSC & AH and BFSc through OUAT entrance exam if a candidate comes from a non-PCB and PCM background?

Candidates without having Mathematics or Biology will have to make up for their deficiency by taking pre-requisite courses in the subject (Mathematics / Biology) to be offered during the first two semesters. For admission into B.V.Sc & A.H and B.F.Sc. subject combination P.C.B. in + 2 science/equivalent is mandatory. Similarly, for B.Tech (Agril. Engg.), subject combination P.C.M in + 2 science / equivalent are mandatory.

What are the eligibility criteria for candidates who want to apply for OUAT counselling under AFP Quota?

Candidates applying under the AFP quota shall produce the original Bonafide Certificate issued by Rajya Sainik Board, Govt. of Odisha, Bhubaneswar-2 at the time of counselling and admission, failing which his/her admission to AFP category seat will be denied.

What documents are required to participate in OUAT counselling?

Candidates who are invited for counselling and admission are required to submit the following documents in original and two sets of self-attested photocopies before the Admission Board. Intimation letter Downloaded application Form Domicile certificate if relevant (As per clause 2.3.1). Class 10th & 12th Mark sheet and certificates UG Certificate and Mark sheet Master’s Certificate and Mark sheet for Ph. D. admission PwD Certificate In the case of NRI/PIO Candidates all the following documents: Sponsorship Certificate (Annexure- III) Passport of Sponsor Visa/permanent residential certificate of sponsor Residential proof of sponsor(electric bill, water bill, telephone bill etc.) Govt. document or affidavit indicating the blood relationship of candidates with the sponsor Domicile certificate from respective states for Other State Candidates. Medical Fitness Certificate ( Annexure- II). Declaration certificate for discontinued study ( Annexure-IV). CLC, Conduct and Migration Certificate from the Head of Institution last attended. Aadhaar Card with recent photograph. Five passport-size colour photographs.

Which institutes accept OUAT Entrance Exam scores?

The OUAT Entrance Exam scores are accepted by the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar. The scores are also accepted by colleges affiliated with OUAT, offering BSc, BVSc & AH courses.

What is the admission process for OUAT?

Candidates have to follow the process given below to apply for OUAT entrance exam. Online Registration by visiting the exam website Payment of Application Fee Selection of Exam Centres Uploading Documents Completing the Application Form Submission of Application Form Download and print the Application Confirmation page This is the broad procedure to apply for the OUAT Entrance Exam. Aspirants have to visit the official exam website as the application process is completely online.

Who is eligible to apply for OUAT Entrance Exam?

Before filling out the OUAT Application Form candidates must ensure that they are eligible to appear for the exam. Candidates must have completed their Class 10 and 12 in the Science stream with subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology. General category students need 50 per cent marks in Class 12 (including optional subjects). SC/ST/PH candidates need at least 40 per cent marks.

How is the OUAT exam structured in terms of mode, duration and marking scheme?

OUAT Entrance Exam pattern details are given below. Parameters Details Mode Computer-based Duration Two hours Question types Objective and multiple choice Total marks 200 Total questions 200 Marking scheme +1 for correct answers 0 for unattempted questions No negative marking

What is the process to appear in OUAT exam?

The applicant has to submit online application Form-A and Form-B through the official website (Academic section>admission section > Candidate login). Candidate has to log in providing e-mail ID, mobile number and OTP to submit Form-A and Form-B. The candidate has to log in to edit Form-A & Form-B and download acknowledgement to Form-A and Form-B submission. Entrance mark, weightage.

Who is the examination conducting body of the OUAT Entrance exam?

The conducting body for the OUAT entrance exam is the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar. The exam is conducted for admission to its undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

What is the motive of conducting OUAT Exam?

This exam is held for all those students who want to make their career in the Agriculture fields and other related fields like horticulture and veterinary science. The exam is conducted once a year for all students who wish to get admission through OUAT to their preferred courses.

What is the pattern of OUAT entrance exam? What is the duration of exam?

The Entrance Examination will be of 2 hours duration with 200 multiple choice questions of one mark each in English language only. There will be no negative mark for the wrong answer. The multiple-choice questions (MCQ) will cover the subjects taught at the Bachelor’s Degree level and Master’s Degree (major discipline) for the Master’s and Doctoral programmes respectively.

What is the format of the OUAT exam, and what types of questions can candidates expect?

The OUAT entrance exam is conducted in a computer-based mode. The duration is two hours. There are 200 multiple-choice objective-type questions. The medium of the question paper is English.

Does OUAT exam have negative marking?

No, there is no negative marking applicable in the OUAT entrance exam. This led to an increase in the cutoff of the OUAT entrance exam. Since there is no negative marking hence applicants attempt the maximum number of questions they can or even sometimes they do wild guesses. Questions that are marked correct give the applicants extra marks even without knowing the correct way of solving them. It is advisable to the students to attempt all the questions in the exam hall.

What is the duration of OUAT Examination?

The duration of OUAT entrance exam for undergraduate programs is of 2 hours.

What is the release date for OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Admit Card?

The OUAT 2026 Admit Card was released at OUAT 2026 admit card online only. The exam was conducted on July 1 and 2 for the Undergraduate Courses.

What are the information carried on the OUAT Entrance Exam Admit Card?

The following information are carried on the OUAT Entrance Exam Admit Card. Candidate Name Roll number Date of birth Candidate photograph Candidate signature Exam schedule (date and time) Exam centre address Exam instructions After downloading the admit card, candidates should check the details properly to avoid having any wrong information on it.

Is the OUAT Admit Card released along with the Mock Test?

Yes, the admit card is released on the portal along with the mock test. The OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 admit card will be out soon.

Can I get the OUAT Entrance Exam Admit Card by post?

No, the OUAT Entrance Exam admit card has to be downloaded from the exam website. Hence, the admit card or hall ticket can be accessed only in online mode. The exam authorities will not send the admit card by post.

Which candidates are exempted from appearing in OUAT Entrance Exam?

The ICAR/Departmental candidates sponsored by State Govt./Foreign Candidates nominated by ICAR/ICCR/any other statutory bodies of Govt. of India are exempted from appearing in the Entrance Examination. All other categories of candidates including ICAR Fellowship holders are required to appear at the Entrance Examination.

Is it mandatory to have PCM/PCB background to apply for B.Sc in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, and Community Science through OUAT?

To get admission into B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, B.Sc.(Hons.) Horticulture, B.Sc. Forestry, B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science, combinations of either P.C.M or P.C.B in Class 12 Science or equivalent are mandatory.

Is it important for Kashmiri Migrants or Kashmiri Pandits to appear in OUAT PG Entrance Exam for admission to OUAT?

The Kashmiri Migrants/ Kashmiri Pandit (Non-Migrants) / Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants) living in the Kashmir Valley are not required to appear in the OUAT PG Entrance Examination. Interested candidates must apply online; otherwise, admission is not allowed. The selection of these candidates will be made from a separate merit list prepared based on the highest OGPA/percentage of marks in Under Graduate programme. Without the OGPA/marks of qualifying examinations, the application will be invalid. In case of a tie, it will be resolved considering the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination, followed by Class 12 science and 10th standard in that order.

Is the OUAT Result 2026 Postponed?

Yes, the OUAT Result and Rank Card 2026 has been delayed. The University has released an official notice notifying of this delay due to unavoidable circumstances. The Percentile of Marks will be released soon.

What is OUAT passing marks?

OUAT Passing Marks are the set of marks upon which the test takers were able to get their names into the participating institute of OUAT entrance exam. After the declaration of the OUAT entrance exam result, the university will release the course-wise passing marks or cutoff.

What is the marking scheme of OUAT entrance exam?

As per the marking scheme for the OUAT entrance exam, each question carries one mark. There is no negative marking scheme. The total marks of the exam is 200.

When will OUAT Result 2026 be released?

The OUAT 2026 result is expected soon at ouat.ac.in. The Odisha University will release the OUAT Result 2026 in the form of a Rank Card. Download the OUAT Rank Card and check the result.

What is the syllabus for the OUAT Entrance Exam?

The OUAT Entrance Exam syllabus is based on Class 10 and 12 topics from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. The OUAT Undergraduate syllabus consists of Class 10 and 12 syllabi.

Is OUAT exam based on NCERT?

The OUAT exam questions mainly come from the NCERT. The OUAT Exam syllabus includes subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology courses from Class 11 and Class 12 syllabi.

What is the difficulty level of OUAT entrance examination?

A candidate who is appearing for the exam this year should know that the difficulty level in general is moderate to tough. Also, candidates need to score well in classes 10 and 12 so that when they appear for the OUAT Entrance Exam, 25 per cent of their class 10 and 12 scores will be added too.

Are there any specific syllabus topics that candidates should prepare for the OUAT Exam?

1. Physics: Mechanics Heat and Thermodynamics Optics Electricity and Magnetism Modern Physics 2. Chemistry: General Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Physical Chemistry 3. Biology (for programs related to agriculture and life sciences): Botany: Plant Anatomy, Morphology, Physiology, Genetics, Taxonomy, and Ecology Zoology: Animal Physiology, Classification, Anatomy, and Evolution 4. Mathematics (for programs where it is applicable): Algebra Trigonometry Calculus Coordinate Geometry 5. English Language Proficiency: Grammar Vocabulary Reading Comprehension Writing Skills 6. General Knowledge: Current Affairs Geography History Environmental Science Agriculture and Rural Development 7. Agricultural Science (for agriculture-related programs): Crop Science Soil Science Agricultural Economics Agronomy Horticulture Plant Pathology Animal Science (for veterinary Science programs)

How was the OUAT 2026 Exam?

The OUAT exam 2026 was moderate. The numerical questions asked in Physics were difficult. The Maths papers was moderate with some difficult questions. Chemistry was doable.

How was the OUAT 2026 Difficulty in comparison to last year?

The OUAT 2026 was at par with the previous year question paper. The candidates should note that the OUAT Cutoff 2026 will also remain approximately same.

OUAT 2026: Result(Delayed), Rank Card, Final Answer Key, Counselling Date & Schedule, Seat Matrix and Other Details

Updated on Jul 30, 2026 19:59 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology has released an official notice that the OUAT 2026 percentile of marks was not released today as per the schedule shared earlier, due to some unavoidable circumstances. The University will release the OUAT 2026 Percentile of Marks soon on its official portal - ouat.ac.in. The OUAT Rank Card 2026 will be released later.

Earlier, the Odisha University conducted the OUAT exam 2026 at the designated exam centres across the state and at one centre in New Delhi on July 1 and 2. The University conducted the OUAT exam online as a CBT for 725 seats in the UG Courses in Agriculture and allied streams.

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What is OUAT Entrance Exam?

The OUAT entrance exam stands for Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology Entrance Exam. The purpose of conducting the entrance exam is to hold admission for UG, PG, and Doctoral courses in Odisha, especially in the colleges affiliated to OUAT Bhubaneswar. There are end number of courses available for the students who wish to appear for the OUAT Entrance Exam. Candidates are advised to visit the official website and find out the preferred courses in which they want to get admission. Some of the UG and PG level courses are mentioned below:

Agriculture
Horticulture
Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry
Agricultural Engineering and Technology
Agro-Polytechnic
Fishery Science
Home Science
Forestry

Research and Extension programs are carried out at the Regional Research & Technology Transfer Station (RRTTS) and/or Sub-stations/Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) located in different parts of the state. There are approximately 725 seats offered for the UG level courses at the participating institutes.

OUAT 2026 Entrance Exam Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Aug ' 26	OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Counselling TENTATIVE

Dates	Past Exam Dates
Jul ' 26	OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Score in Percentile
Jul ' 26	OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Result Declaration of Rank
Jul ' 26	OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Student Response Sheet and Answer Key Objection Submission
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OUAT 2026 Result & Rank Card

The OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Result has been delayed. The university will release the percentile marks of OUAT 2026 first and the rank card wil be released later. The result will be declared in the form of OUAT rank card. The OUAT Entrance Exam result will be available online only. The process to check and download the OUAT Result is given below.

Visit https://ouat.ac.in/
Click on the Admission tab
OUAT Rank Card link will appear in the notice; follow the link
Log in with the registration credentials
Click on the Submit button.
View OUAT UG result for admissions 2026
Download and save the weightage and rank for OUAT admission 2026.

OUAT 2026 Answer Key

The Odisha University will release the final OUAT Answer Key 2026 soon. The OUAT answer key 2026 will be final one and no objections will be asked/accepted against it.

The process to download the OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Answer Key is given below.

Go to ouat.ac.in/admissions
Follow the "Answer Key" link.
Click on the "download"
Save the PDF for Answer key to use it in further admission process.

OUAT 2026 Counselling Process

DeskCalendar Counselling: Aug ' 26

The OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Counselling process will be conducted for the qualifying candidates. The OUAT Counselling process is a mix of online and offline steps. There will be approximately four rounds, which will be conducted tentatively between August and November 2026. Candidates have to follow the process below to participate in the OUAT 2026 Counselling or admission process.

Register online on OUAT official website
Fill in the programme choice
Pay the OUAT counselling fee
Lock OUAT seat choices
Check the Seat Allotment Result
Visit the Nodal Centre for document verification and admission fee payment
Final allotment of OUAT seats & auto upgradation
Reporting for admission at the allotted institute

In case a candidate is not satisfied with the seats allotted in the initial rounds, can opt for upgradation and participate in the next rounds of OUAT Counselling Process, until he or she gets admission to the institute or course of his or her choice.

Courses Offered through OUAT Entrance Exam

All the UG, PG, and PhD students must go through the list of courses available through the OUAT exam given below and fill their choices in the Counsellng form.

UG courses available through OUAT

BSc (Agriculture)
BSc (Forestry)
BSc (Horticulture)
BVSc & AH
BTech (Agril. Engg)
BFSc
BSc (Home Science)

PG courses available through OUAT

MSc (Botany)
MSc (Chemistry)
MSc (Mathematics)
MSc (Microbiology)
MSc (Physics)
MSc (Zoology)
MSc (Biotechnology)
MSc (Computer Science)

PhD courses available through OUAT

PhD in Physics
PhD in Chemistry
PhD in Mathematics
PhD in Botany
PhD in Zoology
PhD in Microbiology

Programme-wise Admission Fee to be Paid During OUAT Counselling Process

The below table brings the course-wise admission fee to be paid during the OUAT Counselling process.

Course	Fee for General Seat (in INR)	Fee for Cost Sharing Seat (in INR)	Fee for NRI/PIO Sponsored Seat (in INR)
BVSc & AH	88,000	2,01,000	3,74,000
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture B.Sc.(Hons.) Horticulture B.Tech.(Ag. Engg.) B.Sc.(Hons.)Forestry / B.F.Sc	59,000	1,26,500	3,45,000
B.Sc.(Hons.) Community Science	33,000	--	--

The fee amount mentioned is of last year. In case the amount is changed, it will be updated.

OUAT 2026 Exam Centres

The OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 centres were located in multiple locations of Odisha and one centre is located in New Delhi. The list of exam cities for the OUAT Entrance Exam is given below.

Angul
Balangir
Balasore
Baragarh
Baripada
Berhampur
Bhadrak
Bhawanipatna
Bhubaneswar
Boudh
Cuttack
Dhenkanal
Jagatsingpur
Jajpur
Jeypore
Jharasuguda
Kendrapara
Keonjhar
Khurda
Nabrangpur
Puri
Rayagada
Gunpur
Rourkela
Sambalpur
New Delhi

While applying for the OUAT 2026 Entrance Exam Application Form-A, candidates have to select any three cities or district in order of their preference. OUAT will try to allot the city of examination in order of preference as opted in Form-A. The allotted centre will be mentioned on the admit card. Once the admit card is issued, there will not be any possibility to change the centre.

OUAT 2026 Admit Card

The Odisha University was released the OUAT hall tickets online at ouat.ac.in under the candidate's login. It notified the exam centre and the reporting time for the exam. The process to download the OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 hall ticket is explained below.

Go to ouat.ac.in

Details in the OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Admit Card

The OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 admit card will have the following information.

Candidate Name
Roll number
Date of birth
Candidate photograph
Candidate signature
Exam schedule (date and time)
Exam centre address
Exam instructions

The admit card is a compulsory document for the exam. Without this, candidates will not be allowed entry.

OUAT Exam Analysis 2026

The OUAT exam 2026 was conducted in multiple shifts and the candidates are advised to report at their allotted exam centre as per their admit card. The candidates will get the subject-wise analysis here.

Subject	Total Questions & Marks	Difficulty
Physics	66	Moderate
Chemistry	66	Moderate to Easy
Mathematics/Biology	68	Moderate
Total	200	Moderate

OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The exam conducting authority provided the OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria along with the release of the information bulletin or prospectus. The eligibility criteria were the same as last year. The basic criterion to be eligible for the OUAT 2026 Entrance Exam is that students should have passed Class 12 Board exam or equivalent in the Science stream. The aggregate percentage varies according to the candidate category.

The course-wise eligibility criteria or the subject combination which students should have studied in Class 11 and 12 are given in the table below.

Name of the Course	Subjects in +2 Science/equivalent	Minimum Qualification
B.Sc.(Hons.) Agriculture	*P.C.M. or P.C.B.	+2 Science / equivalent with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate including extra optional for UR category. For SC/ST/ PwD/PMSSS/Kashmiri Migrant /Kashmiri Pandit (Non Migrant) /Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non Migrant) candidates, it is 40%. For Agro Polytechnic students of OUAT, it is 45% for UR category and 40% for SC/ ST/PwD candidates in +2 Science/ Equivalent and 50% in Diploma in Agro polytechnic.
B.Sc.(Hons.) Forestry	P.C.M. or P.C.B.
B.Sc.(Hons.) Horticulture	P.C.M. or P.C.B.
B.V.Sc. & A.H.	P.C.B./ Bt
B. Tech.(Agril. Engg.)	P.C.M.
B.F.Sc.	P.C.B.
B.Sc.(Hons.) Community Science	P.C.M. or P.C.B.

Note: P- Physics, C- Chemistry, M- Mathematics, B- Botany

For Agro-Polytechnic students, the minimum aggregate should be 45 per cent for UR category and 40 per cent for the Reserved category candidates.

Additional OUAT entrance exam BSc eligibility criteria are mentioned below.

Cleared HSC or equivalent examination with Odia as Modern Indian Language (MIL).
Candidates who do not have Odia as MIL but their parents are permanent residents of Odisha need to furnish evidence of permanent residency in the form of a certificate from the Revenue Officer concerned, not below the rank of Tahasildar/District Magistrate/their employer concerned.
Candidates who do not have Odia as MIL and their parents are also not permanent residents of Odisha, but are serving under the Govt. of Odisha/Central Govt. /Public Undertaking or any University in the State of Odisha. Such aspirants must furnish a certificate that assures the same from the Head of the Office/Institution where their parent(s) is/are working.
Odia students permanently residing outside Odisha must furnish a certificate confirming their Odisha origin, either from their Employer/Tahasildar/District Magistrate (of the District in which they are residing). The certificate can also be submitted from the Tahasildar/ District Magistrate of their native place Odisha.

The above criteria (that is point 2 and 4) do not apply to ICAR/VCI nominees/Foreign Candidates/State Govt. sponsored candidates/children of employees of OUAT.

Age Limit: The age of the applicants should not be less than 17 years as on the last day of the year.

OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria for BSc (Hons) Forestry

Applicants for this course have to fulfil the following physical parameters for this course.

Parameter	Gender & Category	Details
Height	Male - General & SC ST	163 cm 152 cm
Height	Female - General & SC	150 cm 145 cm
Chest girth	Male	79 cm to 84 cm (Minimum 5 cm expansion)
Chest girth	Female	74 cm to 79 cm (Minimum 5 cm expansion)

OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria for PG and PhD Courses

The OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria for the postgraduate or doctorate level programmes.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree at a relevant programme such as BSc, BVSc, etc.
Minimum Marks in aggregate should be 55 per cent for General and OBC category candidates and 50 per cent for SC, ST and PwD category candidates.

OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Application Process

The OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 applications were closed on May 21. The OUAT Entrance Exam Application Form was divided into two parts, Form A and Form B.

How to Fill OUAT 2026 Entrance Exam Form A

Candidates were to fill the OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Form A in the following manner.

Go to https://ouat-lokaseba-odisha.in./#/login
Click on the link indicating OUAT Entrance Exam Application Form A
Pay the application fee of INR 2,000 through Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking or UPI
Download the e-receipt of the form and preserve it till the admission process is completed.

How to Fill the OUAT 2026 Entrance Exam Form B

The OUAT 2026 Entrance Exam Form B was released on May 15 and the last date to submit it was May 31. Fill the form b in the following manner:

Go to the OUAT Entrance Exam portal.
Log in using your registered email ID and mobile number.
In the Activity section, click on Form B.
Enter your OUAT Entrance Exam Application Number.
Some details will already be filled in from Form A.
Enter the total marks and the marks you got in Class 10 for all subjects and Class 12 Science stream for all subjects. .
This includes extra or optional subjects, if any.
If you did not study Biology, Mathematics, or Biotechnology in Class 11 and 12, enter 0 in the secured marks box.
Select your Education Board from the dropdown list.
If you are from the Other Board or equivalent (not CHSE, CBSE, or ICSE) and your marks were given separately for the 1st and 2nd year.
Add the theory and practical marks of both years together and fill in the form.

There is no separate application fee required for the OUAT Entrance Exam Application Form B.

OUAT 2026 Exam Highlights

Go through the information mentioned in the below table related to the OUAT entrance exam.

Particulars	Features
Name of Exam	Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology Entrance Exam (OUAT)
Conducting Body	Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology
Mode of Exam	Computer-based test (CBT)
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Total Seats Offered	725 (UG courses)
Total Marks	200 marks
Total Questions	200
Exam Duration	Two hours
Marking Scheme	+1 for each correct answer No negative marking scheme
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology
Question Types	Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions
University website	www.ouat.ac.in

The candidates should note the exam will be conducted separately for the candidates who posses Polytechnic Diploma.

OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Pattern

The OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 was conducted in computer-based mode. The total duration of the exam was two hours. There were 200 multiple-choice objective-type questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology. The first two subjects were compulsory to attempt. The third section was either Mathematics or Biology as opted by the candidate. Each question carried one mark, and there was no negative marking. The detailed structure of the exam is given in the table below.

Subject	Total Marks
Physics	66
Chemistry	66
Mathematics/Biology	68
Total	200

The weightage of the third section, or the optional section, was highest.

OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Syllabus

The syllabus of the OUAT entrance exam was released along with the release of the official notification.

By preparing short notes, applicants can revise in no time, and they can focus more on practising and solving the previous year's question paper as well as the mock test. It will increase their chances of qualifying for the exam with good marks. The OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Syllabus for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics are of the higher secondary level. The chapters and topics are the same as the Class 12 Board exam. The table brings the subject-wise syllabus of the OUAT Entrance Exam.

Physics	Chemistry	Mathematics
Properties of Solids and Liquids Physics and Measurement Kinetic Theory of Gases Oscillations and Waves Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents Optics Electromagnetic Waves Communication Systems Work, Energy and Power Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation Rotational Energy Electronic Devices Atoms and Nuclei Experimental Skills	Physical Chemistry: States of Matter Classification of Elements and Periodicity of Properties Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry Biomolecules Principles Related to Practical Chemistry Surface Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry Atomic Structure P-Block Elements, Environmental Chemistry, Organic Chemistry General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen Chemistry in Everyday Life Polymers	Sets Relations and Functions Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations Limit Continuity and Differentiability Mathematical Induction Coordinate Geometry Vector Algebra Mathematical Reasoning Statistics and Probability Matrices and Determinants Permutations and Combinations Integral Calculus Differential Equations Binomial Theorem and its Simple Applications Sequences and Series Three-Dimensional Geometry Trigonometry

OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 FAQs

Read the frequently asked questions on OUAT Entrance Exam 2026.

Q: Are the seats reserved for SC/ST candidates interchangeable in OUAT entrance exams?

No, the seats that are reserved for SC & ST candidates, who appear for the OUAT Exam and clear the exam, are not allowed to interchange their reserved seats separately.

Q: What is the duration of a Masters degree at Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology?

A Master’s Degree Programme is a full-time study of two years which includes both coursework and research for a thesis. The maximum permissible period for completion of a Master’s degree is five consecutive academic years for direct students and six consecutive years for in-service students.

Q: What are the details mentioned on PU CET UG 2026 admit card?

The following details or information will be provided on the PU CET (UG) admit card 2026.

Applicant’s Name
PU CET (UG) 2026 roll number
Applicant’s Date of birth
Gender of the candidate
Name of the exam
Applicant’s photograph
PU CET (UG) 2026 exam date and time

After downloading the admit card, students should go through the information properly. In case of any wrong information, they should contact the university to get those corrected.

Q: What is the duration of a doctoral programme at OUAT?

A Doctoral Programme is a full-time study of three years which includes both course work and research for a thesis. The maximum permissible period for completion of the course is seven consecutive academic years for direct students and eight consecutive years for in-service students. An academic year consists of two semesters each having a minimum duration of 110 working days consisting of 95 Net Instructional Days (NID) and 15 examination days.

Q: Why is OUAT Exam conducted, and why should one should apply?

OUAT (Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology) is conducts once a year. The OUAT entrance exam is conducted for students who wish to study Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Fishery Science, Home Science, and Forestry. Students who wish to pursue undergraduate and Postgraduate courses in these fields should go through the OUAT eligibility criteria, and if they fulfil the criteria, they should appear for the entrance exam.

Q: What to do in case of ragging at OUAT?

The case of Ragging if any may be reported to respective Deans at the following numbers:

Dean, PGF-cum-DRI, OUAT : 0674-2397457
Dean, College of Agriculture, Bhubaneswar: 0674-2397375
Dean, College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry: 0674-2397732
Dean, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology: 0674-2560095
Dean, College of Forestry, Bhubaneswar: 0674-2397766
Dean, College of Community Science: 9437408282
Dean, College of Fisheries, Rangeilunda: 0680-2343235

Q: How many questions are there in Part A and B of OUAT entrance exam?

There will be 180 general multiple choice questions (Non-crop specific) in part A and 40 crop specific (Field crop and Horticultural crops in equal proportion) questions in part B following the common syllabi of Agriculture and Horticulture faculties. Candidates have to attempt all the questions in part A and any 20 questions from part B.

Q: How many parts are there in OUAT entrance exam for M.Sc (Ag) course?

The entrance examination for admission into the Master’s programme in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode and for the Doctoral programme is offline at Bhubaneswar. For the M.Sc. (Ag) course programme, the question of entrance test will be comprised of two parts Part- A and Part B.

Q: How can I apply to universities for admission based on my CUET PG scores?

To apply to universities for admission based on your CUET PG scores, you need to follow the process given below.

Check the eligibility criteria for the universities and courses you are interested in.
Visit the university website and register for the admission process.
Upload your CUET PG scorecard and other required documents.
Pay the application fee.

In case the students are shortlisted for admission, they have to visit the campus to verify their documents and pay the admission fee. The participating universities conduct the admission process separately. Students also need to apply separately for each course, even for the same university. After the declaration of the CUET PG result, students should check the university websites separately to track the counselling dates and events.

Q: How to download PU CET (UG) 2026 admit card?

To download the PU CET UG 2026 admit card, candidates will need to follow these steps:

Visit the official PU CET website , Click on the "Admit Card" link, then enter your login credentials, click on the "Login" button, congratulations your admit card will be displayed on the screen.

Q: Can I show the digital copy of PU CET UG admit card in case I forget to carry the hard copy?

No, you cannot present a digital copy of your PU CET UG admit card in place of the original at the exam centre. Only the hard copy or the printout of the admit card will be accepted at the centre.