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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 OUAT entrance exam date for 2026?

The Odisha University released the OUAT Admit card online and the exam was held till July 2.

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.

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.

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 application form of OUAT 2026 will be released along with the release of the notification, tentatively in the third week of March. 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 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.

OUAT 2026 Counselling: Date, Schedule, Course Fees & Documents Verification

Updated on Jun 21, 2026 11:25 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology will conduct the OUAT 2026 Counselling after the declaration of the results. The University will conduct the OUAT 2026 exam on July 1 and 2 across the state. The University will release the OUAT answer key 2026 in the first week of July

The University will conduct multiple rounds of counselling, followed by the stray round to complete admission to the offered courses. The University will release the Counselling schedule after the declaration of results. The University will release the OUAT 2026 cutoff for all each category after each round.

Table of contents

What are the steps of OUAT 2026 Counselling Process?
OUAT 2026 Entrance Exam Important Dates
OUAT 2026 Counselling Fee for All UG Courses
OUAT Entrance Exam Highlights
Important Documents for OUAT Counselling Process
OUAT Exam: Steps to Register

What are the steps of OUAT 2026 Counselling Process?

Aspirants need to follow the process below to take part in the OUAT entrance exam counselling process:

Register online on OUAT’s official website
Fill in the programme choice
Pay the OUAT counselling fee
Lock OUAT seats
Round 1 of Temporary Seat Allotment
Document/certificate verification & fee payment at the Nodal Centre on the basis of round 1 seat allotment
Round 2 of Temporary Seat Allotment
Document/certificate verification & fee payment at the Nodal Centre the basis of round 2 seat allotment
Withdrawal of seats by aspirants
Final allotment of OUAT seats & auto upgradation
Reporting for admission at the allotted institute

OUAT 2026 Entrance Exam Important Dates

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

Dates	Past Exam Dates
Aug ' 26	OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Counselling
Jul ' 26	OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Score in Percentile
Jul ' 26	OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Result Declaration of Rank
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OUAT 2026 Counselling Fee for All UG Courses

Candidates must go through the following fee structure to know the fees for all courses.

For BVSc and AH, the course fee is INR 88,000 for general, INR 2,01,000 for cost sharing and for sponsored seats for NRI/PIO, the fee is INR 3,74,000.
For BSc (Hons.) Agriculture, BSc(Hons) Horticulture, BTech(Ag Engg), BSc(Hons Forestry) and BFSc, the fees is INR 59000 for general, INR 1,26,500 for cost sharing, INR 3,45,000 for sponsored seats for NRI/PIO.
For BSc (Hons) Community Science, the course fee is INR 33,000.

OUAT Entrance Exam Highlights

Go through the information mentioned in the table below 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

Important Documents for OUAT Counselling Process

The following table carries the list of documents to be carried for the OUAT counselling.

S No	OUAT Counselling Important Documents
1	Intimation letter-cum rank card
2	Downloaded OUAT Form B application form
3	Marksheet and pass certificate of HSC/SSC/Equivalent from the Board of Secondary Education/CBSE/ICSCE
4	Marksheet and pass certificate of 10+2 level Science from CHSE/CBSE/ICSCE or equivalent
5	CLC and Conduct Certificate the Head of the Institution last attended
6	Migration Certificate from the University/Board last attended
7	SC/ST/Green Card/Physically Handicapped certificate the competent authority for respective reservation category
8	Certificate as proof of being an OUAT employee from the Head of the office concerned
9	Medical Fitness Certificate in the prescribed form
10	Residential certificate (Except for candidate with Odia as a subject in 10th standard)
11	Aadhaar Card
12	Permanent Residential Certificate for Western Odisha
13	5 copies of passport-size photograph
NRI Students need to submit the below-mentioned documents
Passport of the sponsor Visa/Permanent residential certificate of sponsor Residential proof of sponsor (electric bill, telephone bill, water bill, etc.)

OUAT Exam: Steps to Register

Check out the following points to know the steps to register for the OUAT Counselling process.

To register for OUAT counselling, first go to the OUAT official website and log in through the Student Login page to start the admission process.
After logging in, fill in and submit Form B online.
Form B is very important because without it, you cannot get a seat.
Next, pay the OUAT counselling fee online. This fee cannot be refunded.
Then choose your course and college preferences and lock your choices before the last date.
After this, download your Intimation-cum-Rank Card and seat allotment letter.
Finally, go to the given Nodal Centre for document verification and complete the admission process.