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.

What is the OUAT exam date for the academic year 2025 for admission to PG courses?

The entrance examination will be held in CBT mode for the Master’s programme and the entrance examination for a doctoral programme (Ph. D) will be held in offline mode in the third week of July 2025, tentatively. The exam is conducted for Veterinary Science candidates in Bhubaneswar only. The OUAT Admit Card can be downloaded from the OUAT website) and the candidate must bring the Admit card with original identity proof to the Examination Centre for verification. Without an admit card and original ID proof, the candidate will not be allowed into the examination hall and hence, will be debarred from appearing in the entrance examination.

What are the exam centre guidelines for the online OUAT exam for admission to Masters programme?

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 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 has to follow the COVID protocol (if required as per Govt. guidelines and if mentioned on the admit card). 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 work which will be collected by invigilators. Each student will get questions and a choice of answers in 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.

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.

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 Exam 25 per cent of their class 10 and 12 scores will be added too.

Is OUAT application fee refundable?

The application fee for the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) was typically non-refundable.

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 OUAT entrance exam dates 2024 changed?

The exam conducting authority released a notice on April 5, 2024 which mentions that the exam dates of OUAT entrance 2024 are changed due to unavoidable reasons. Hence, now the exam will be conducted on June 4 and 6, 2024. Applicants are advised to download the admit card from May 22, 2024 in online mode.

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.

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.

What is the process to appear for the OUAT Exam?

Candidates must go through the following points to appear for the OUAT entrance exam: Go through 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.

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 Kashmir Valley are not required to appear in the OUAT PG Entrance Examination - 2024. Interested candidates must apply online, without which 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 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 OUAT exam based on NCERT?

The OUAT exam questions majorly comes from the NCERT. The OUAT Exam syllabus 2025 include subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology courses from the Classes 10+2 syllabus, with questions based on the syllabus.

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

Exam Format: OUAT entrance exam is usually conducted in offline mode. Duration of the exam may vary, but it typically lasts for a few hours. Exam consists of multiple-choice question.

What is the release date for OUAT 2025 Answer Key?

The OUAT 2025 Answer Key is available between June 20, 2025, for UG candidates to be able to evaluate their OUAT 2025 Scores and to rasie any objection till June 24, 2025.

How to access OUAT 2025 Answer Key?

Candidates need to visit the official website of OUAT and login with their registered IDs to donwlod the OUAT Answer Key PDF. The start and end date to raise objection is June 20 to 24, 2025.

Is it mandatory to challenge the OUAT 2025 answer key within the given timeline?

Yes, the end date to challenge the OUAT Answer Key is June 24, 2025, once the objection window is over no candidate is allowed to raise or challenge the OUAT 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.

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.

When will OUAT 2024 application form be out?

The application form of OUAT 2024 will be released along with the release of the notification. According to observing the previous year's trend this year's authority may release the OUAT online form tentatively by the last week of April or the first week of May, 2024. Applicants who want to appear in the exam are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying online. Along with filling out the form, students need to pay application fees as well and uploading the documents.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The OUAT 2025 Answer Key PDF will be released between June 20 to 24, 2025, on the official website for candidates to use their login credentials to access the Answer Key PDF.

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.

Is OUAT application fee refundable?

The application fee for the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) was typically non-refundable.

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. (Hons.) Forestry /B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science, combinations of either P.C.M or P.C.B in Class 12 Science/equivalent are mandatory.

What is the typical application process for OUAT, and where can candidates apply?

Follow this to fill the application process: Online Registration Payment of Application Fee Selection of Exam Centers Uploading Documents Completing the Application Form Submission of Application Admit Card Download

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.

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OUAT 2025 Commencement of classes began on September 15, 2025. The OUAT Entrance exam was held for those students who wanted to get admission to their preferred UG courses. The vacant seats for spot admission into Undergraduate courses for the year 2025-26 were out on September 24, 2025.

The dates for the OUAT Counselling Process were released for the final round/round 4 for the document verification process. Students were needed to report to their allotted campus on November 15, 2025. As per the schedule, November 24, 2025, is the scheduled date for students to complete their document verification process for UG, PG, and PhD courses. To complete the seat allotment process, to submit course fees and for document verification, all the eligible students need to report to the campus.

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The OUAT Result was declared on July 14, 2025, for the undergraduate courses. Candidates who visit the official website must check the latest updates and important dates to get the most relevant information related to the OUAT Entrance Exam.

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Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Jan ' 26	OUAT 2025 Campus Reporting for MVSC Courses for All Round Seat Allotment TENTATIVE
Feb ' 26	OUAT 2025 Spot Counselling: Campus Reporting for MVSC & Doctoral TENTATIVE

Dates	Past Exam Dates
24 Nov ' 25	OUAT 2025 Campus Reporting for UG, PG & PhD for Final Round
15 Nov ' 25	OUAT 2025 Round 4 Campus Reporting for UG, PG & PhD
Nov ' 25	OUAT 2025 Campus Reporting for Master's Programme for Mop-up & Final Round Seat Allotment
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