OUAT Entrance Exam 2026: Application Form, Admit Card, Exam Dates, Syllabus, Eligibility, Pattern
Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology Entrance Exam 2026 ( OUAT Entrance Exam )
The OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 will be conducted tentatively in the first week of June for admission to undergraduate courses in agricultural sciences. The computer-based test will be held for two hours. Know details regarding the exam here on this page
OUAT Entrance Exam 2026
The OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 is expected to be conducted in the first week of June 2026, over a window of two days. The exam is conducted for admission to undergraduate courses offered at the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar. The exam conducting body is expected to release the exam notification, which will include the important dates and other key information regarding the test, by the third week of March 2026.
Students who have passed the Class 12 Board exam, or are slated to appear in 2026, in the Science stream, will be eligible to appear for the OUAT Entrance Exam 2026. The exam will be conducted in computer-based mode for two hours. Candidates have to appear for three sections, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics. OUAT Entrance Exam is conducted once a year, and it is a state-level entrance exam for those who are seeking admission into undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programs in forestry, agriculture, veterinary sciences, and allied disciplines.
This article of Shiksha brings the details about the OUAT Entrance Exam, in terms of important dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and more.
- OUAT 2026 Exam Highlights
- OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Important Dates
- OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Pattern
- OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Syllabus
- OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Preparation Tips
- OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Mock Test
- OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Admit Card
- OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Centres
- OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Answer Key
- OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Result
- OUAT 2026 Counselling
- OUAT Scholarships
OUAT 2026 Exam Highlights
Candidates must go through the following table to check out the important details related to the OUAT Entrance Exam 2026.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) Entrance Exam |
| Conducting Body |
OUAT, Bhubaneswar |
| Exam Level |
State Level Entrance Exam |
| Exam Frequency |
Once a Year |
| Mode of Exam |
Computer-based |
| Courses Offered |
BSc, BVSc & AH, BFSc |
| Application Fee |
INR 2,000 |
| Exam Duration |
2 Hours |
| Total Marks |
200 |
| Marking Scheme |
+1 for Right Answer 0 for unattempted questions No Negative Marking for wrong answers |
| Medium of Exam |
English |
| Total Exam Cities |
25 cities across Odisha and New Delhi |
| Official Website |
www.ouat.ac.in |
| Helpline Contact |
9938838538 |
OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Important Dates
The table below brings the tentative dates for OUAT Entrance Exam 2026.
| OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Events |
OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Dates |
|---|---|
| OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Notification |
Third week of March 2026 |
| Availability & Submission of Application Form-A (online) |
Third week of March 2026, to Second week of April 2026 |
| Availability of Admit Card |
Third week of May 2026 |
| Mock Test |
Third week of May 2026 |
| Submission of Application Form-B (online) |
Third week of May 2026 to First week of June 2026 |
| Date of Entrance Examination (CBT mode) |
First week of June 2026 |
| Availability of Response Sheet & Challenge Window |
Third week of June 2026 |
| Declaration of Entrance Exam Score (Percentile) |
First week of July 2026 |
| Declaration of Rank |
Second week of July 2026 |
| Intimation cum Rank Card Online |
Third week of July 2026 |
| Counselling & Admission (Working Days Only) |
First week of August 2026 to Fourth week of November 2026 |
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OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Before filling the application form, candidates should ensure that they fulfil the OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 eligibility criteria. The eligibility factors are explained below.
- Candidates belonging to unreserved categories (UR) should secure minimum 50 per cent aggregate marks in PCM, PCB or PCMB.
- Candidates belonging to reserved categories, such as Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Persons with Disabilities (PWD), Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS), Kashmiri Migrant, Kashmiri Pandit (Non Migrant), Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non Migrant), have to secure minimum 40 per cent marks in aggregate.
- 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.
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The OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Application Form is released in two stages, Form-A and Form-B. The first form is released first wherein candidates have to fill in personal and contact details, subject and exam city choices, document upload and fee payment.
How to fill out the OUAT Entrance Exam Application Form
The process to fill the form for the OUAT Entrance Exam is given below.
- Visit the OUAT website
- Click on the application form tab
- Fill in the details
- Upload the necessary documents, including photograph, signature and category documents
- Pay the application fee of INR 2,000 in online mode
The fee is the same for all candidate categories. The OUAT Entrance Exam application fee mentioned is of last year. In case of change, it will be updated here.
Form-B will be released tentatively in the third week of May. In this form, candidates have to fill in their academic details. This form is generally released along with the admit card and the mock test.
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.
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.
OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Pattern
Before appearing for an exam or before preparing any strategy, it is best to first go through the OUAT Entrance Exam pattern, as this will help candidates prepare well for the exam.
Exam Pattern for UG Courses
- Exam Mode: Offline
- Exam Time: 2 Hours
- Total Marks: 200
- No Negative Marking
| Subject |
Marks |
|---|---|
| Physics |
66 |
| Chemistry |
66 |
| Biology and Mathematics |
68 |
| Total |
200 |
OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Syllabus
Candidates must know the detailed subject-wise syllabus of OUAT Entrance Exam 2026, which is based on the Class 11 and 12 syllabus.
- Physics: Motion, Gravitation, Optics, Magnetism
- Chemistry: Bonding, Organic & Inorganic Chemistry
- Biology: Cell Structure, Genetics, Physiology
- Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Geometry
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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.
OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Preparation Tips
Aspirants can take a look at the OUAT Entrance Exam preparation tips below to crack the exam.
- Know the syllabus: Check the syllabus in detail. Know the topics under each unit for all the subjects. Since the optional subject of Mathematics and Biology have more questions, you should focus more on that subject.
- Build a routine: Making a routine will give you a direction towards OUAT Entrance Exam preparation. Divide your time for your school or college, preparation and other personal activities. This will help you plan your day and prepare for each section and subject as per the expected timeline.
- Identify strengths and weaknesses: After completing the initial preparation, you will be able to understand your strong and weak areas. Focus more on the weak areas by first developing the conceptual clarity. At the same time, ensure that the strong areas are not left unattained and keep revising those.
- Solve mock tests: After completing each chapter, solve sectional mock tests. After the complete syllabus is covered, take full length mock tests and solve past question papers.
Best Books for OUAT Entrance Exam Preparation
Here are some of the best books to prepare for the OUAT Exam 2026. Also, candidates can use the OUAT Mock Test to prepare well for their exam.
- NCERT Text Books for Class 11 and 12
- Arihant OUAT Preparation Guide
- RS Aggarwal Books
- Dinesh Objective Biology
OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Mock Test
The conducting authorities will release the official OUAT Entrance Exam Mock Test by the third week of May 2026. The mock test will be available only for the registered candidates in online mode. The process to take the mock test is given below.
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Visit the official website of OUAT.
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On the home page of the website, click on the link ‘MOCK Test for UG Entrance Examination in CBT Mode’
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Click on the tab ‘Pariksha Test Player’
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Login with name and roll number
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Read all the instructions carefully and click on the agreement checkbox, followed by ‘Start Exam’
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The section-wise mock test ofthe OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 will be displayed on the page
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Attempt the questions and save and submit the questions
OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Admit Card
The OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 admit card or hall ticket is a mandatory document to be carried to the exam centre on the day of the Exam. The tentative release date for the admit card is third week of May 2026, on the official website. Candidates need to use their login credentials to access the download link of the OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Admit Card. The details mentioned on the admit card are given below.
- Candidate Name
- Roll number
- Date of birth
- Candidate photograph
- Candidate signature
- Exam schedule (date and time)
- Exam centre address
- Exam day instructions
OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Centres
The OUAT Entrance Exam centres will be located in 24 cities across Odisha and one centre will be located in New Delhi. The list of cities 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
Candidates have to enter three exam cities or districts in the application form in the order of preference. The exam authorities will allot the exam centre in their preferred city, which will be notified to them on the OUAT Entrance Exam admit card.
OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Answer Key
The OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Answer key will be released on the official website for candidates to evaluate their scores and to raise objections. The Provisional Answer Key is released to raise objections within the given timeline, along with a valid explanation to raise a relevant objection. The Answer Key PDF will be out in the first week of June 2026, tentatively, once the Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology is conducted successfully.
OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Result
The OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Result will be tentatively declared in the first week of July 2026. The result will be declared in three phases. In the first phase, the result will be declared in percentile scores, followed by the declaration of the rank and release of the the Intimation cum Rank Card.
OUAT 2026 Counselling
Candidates who will qualify for the OUAT Entrance Exam will only be called for the counselling process. The OUAT Entrance Exam Counselling process will tentatively to start in the first week of August 2026. There will be three to four rounds of counselling, which will depend on the number of seats left for occupation. The counselling process for OUAT Entrance Exam will be conducted in online mode. For the final phase of admission, students have to visit the university campus.
Documents Required for the Counselling Process
Candoidates have to carry the following documents for verification purpose.
- Admit Card
- Rank Card
- Mark Sheets
- Category & Domicile Certificate
- Passport Size Photos
OUAT Scholarships
Candidates must be aware of the following scholarship programmes available before appearing for the OUAT Exam.
- Medhabruti Scholarship
- National Talent Scholarship
- ICAR Scholarships
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
OUAT Entrance Exam, JEE Main and NEET are undergraduate-level entrance exams. The syllabus is the same as the Class 12 Board exam for the Science stream. But, the difficulty of JEE Main and NEET are much higher than the OUAT Entrance Exam. As JEE Main and NEET are entrance exams for Engineering and
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 weeks ago
As the OUAT Entrance Exam syllabus is the same as the Class 12 Board exam, a common preparation will be sufficient. Along with that, students should also solve OUAT Entrance Exam mock tests, released by the exam officials.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
As per the analysis of the previous years' OUAT Entrance Exam, Physics and Mathematics have a high level of difficulty. Chemistry and Biology sections are easy to moderate.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 weeks ago
There are three sections in the OUAT Entrance Exam. Not all sections have the same marks. The first two sections, Chemistry and Physics, have 66 marks each. The third section, Biology or Mathematics have 68 marks. This section has the highest weightage in the question paper.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 weeks ago
There are three sections in the OUAT Entrance Exam. All three sections are compulsory to attempt. The first two sections are Physics and Chemistry. The third section gives a choice to attempt questions between Biology and Mathematics. Candidates have to opt for either subject while applying for the
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 weeks ago
Students should start preparing for the OUAT entrance exam at least six to 12 months before the exam date. Since it is an undergraduate level exam, one can prepare together with the Class 12 Board exam, or other national or state-level entrance exams.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, the application process of OUAT Entrance Exam is completely online. There is no option to fill and submit the form in offline mode.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 weeks ago
Candidates have to upload their photograph and signature on the OUAT Entrance Exam application form. The file size should not exceed 200 KB. The format should be JPG or JPEG. In case the criteria are not met, these files will not get uploaded. Eventually this will lead to non-submission of the appli
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 weeks ago
The OUAT Entrance Exam application fee is INR 2,000. The fee has to be paid in online mode. The payment modes are Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking and UPI.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, the questions of the official OUAT Entrance Exam Mock Test are from the syllabus. The total duration of the mock test is two hours. It will provide familiarity with the exam and help in understanding the preparation level. Taking mock tests will also let students understand their strengths and
Contributor-Level 10
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.