OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Cut Off: Category-wise Cutoff Marks for Top Universities

Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology Entrance Exam 2026 ( OUAT Entrance Exam )

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OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Form A Application Process

17 Apr '26 - 11 May '26

Rachit Kumar Saxena
Updated on Apr 19, 2026 22:37 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

Overview

The University will release the OUAT Cutoff 2026 with the declaration of results. The candidates should note that the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology will conduct the OUAT 2026 exam online as a Computer-Based Test on June 9 and 10. The University will release the OUAT scores in percentiles on July 17. The candidates will be required to score better than their category qualifying marks to get a call for OUAT Counselling

The OUAT Cutoff marks the minimum marks required to clear the exam for a particular category. These are fixed based on the number of seats and the performance of the candidates in the CBT. For example, the number of seats are limited, the number of candidates who score high marks will be eligible for the next phase of selection. To limit this number, a cutoff is devised to cut the merit list.

Table of contents
  • How to Check OUAT 2026 Cutoff
  • OUAT 2026 Entrance Exam Important Dates
  • What are the key factors affecting the OUAT Cutoff?
  • OUAT Cutoff Ranks (2025): Category-wise
  • OUAT Entrance Exam Counselling Process
  • FAQs Regarding OUAT Entrance Exam Cutoff
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How to Check OUAT 2026 Cutoff

The University will release the exam cutoff with the OUAT 2026 result. The candidates will be required to check the Cutoff marks in the following manner:

  • Visit the OUAT entrance exam website - ouat.ac.in
  • Click on the Admissions tab
  • Click on the link indicating OUAT Entrance Exam Cutoff
  • Check the course and category-wise cutoff.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which institutes accept OUAT Entrance Exam scores?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What is the admission process for OUAT?
A: 

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. 

OUAT 2026 Entrance Exam Important Dates

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
01 Jul ' 26 - 05 Jul ' 26

OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Student Response Sheet and Answer Key Objection Submission

17 Jul ' 26 - 31 Jul ' 26

OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Score in Percentile

24 Jul ' 26 - 10 Aug ' 26

OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Result Declaration of Rank

10 Aug ' 26 - 20 Aug ' 26

OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Counselling

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What are the key factors affecting the OUAT Cutoff?

Here are the key pointers related to the factors that can affect the cutoff marks of the OUAT Exam. 

  1. The total number of students appearing for the Exam this year. 
  2. Total number of categories for a particular course. 
  3. The total number of seats available for each course for students applying.
  4. Previous year's cutoff trends.
  5. Toughness of the exam.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to get admission to BVSC & AH and BFSc through OUAT entrance exam if a candidate comes from a non-PCB and PCM background?
A: 

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.

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

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.

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OUAT Cutoff Ranks (2025): Category-wise

The Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology Entrance Exam is conducted every year to provide opportunities to candidates who wish to pursue undergraduate courses with seat allocations for different categories. Candidates must check out the following tables to go through the previous year's seat distribution and closing ranks:

OUAT 2025 Cutoff Ranks: General Students Category

Here is the information related to the colleges and the total seats allocated to the selected candidates. 

Course Name

Name of the College

Total Seats for General Students and CS

Last Rank Admitted

BSc (Hons) Agriculture

College of Agriculture, Bhubaneswar

General Students - 57

CS - 57

General Students - 479
CS - 831

BSc (Hons) Agriculture

College of Agriculture, Chiplima

General Students - 16

CS - 17

General Students - 868

CS - 1160

BSc (Hons) Agriculture

College of Agriculture, Bhawanipatna

General Students - 27 

CS - 27

General Students - 1074

CS - 1363

BSc (Hons) Horticulture

College of Horticulture, Chiplima

General Students - 10

CS - 11

General Students - 1438

CS - 1792

BSc (Hons) Forestry

College of Forestry, Bhubaneswar

General Students - 12

CS - 15

General Students - 1378

CS - 1653

BVSc. & AH.

College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Bhubaneswar

General Students - 28

CS - 29

General Students - 150

CS - 335

BTech (Agricultural Engineering)

College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Bhubaneswar

General Students - 16

CS - 17

General Students - 1319

CS - 1657

BFSc.

College of Fisheries, Rangeilunda

General Students - 11

CS - 14

General Students - 1685

CS - 1989

BSc (Hons) Community Science

College of Community Science, Bhubaneswar

General Students - 18

General Students - 2029

OUAT 2025 Cutoff Ranks: Persons with Disabilities (PwD)

Here is the list of total seats for PwD candidates. 

Course Name

Name of the College

Total Seats  

Last Rank Admitted

BSc(Hons) Agriculture

College of Agriculture, Bhubaneswar

4

39

BSc(Hons) Agriculture

College of Agriculture, Chiplima

2

54

BSc(Hons) Agriculture

College of Agriculture, Bhawanipatna

4

88

BSc(Hons) Horticulture

College of Horticulture, Chiplima

2

105

BSc(Hons) Forestry

College of Forestry, Bhubaneswar

2

83

BVSc & A.H.

College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Bhubaneswar

4

23

BTech (Agricultural Engineering)

College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Bhubaneswar

3

102

BFSc.

College of Fisheries, Rangeilunda

2

58

OUAT 2025 Cutoff Ranks: Scheduled Caste (SC)

Here is the list of total seats and last rank admitted as per the Schedule caste candidates. 

Course Name

Name of the College

Total Seats

Last Rank Admitted

BSc (Hons) Agriculture

College of Agriculture, Bhubaneswar

General Students - 7

CS - 7

General Students - 73

CS - 130

BSc (Hons) Agriculture

College of Agriculture, Chiplima

General Students - 2

CS - 2

General Students - 89

CS - 136

BSc (Hons) Agriculture

College of Agriculture, Bhawanipatna

General Students - 3

CS - 3

General Students - 138

CS - 141

BSc (Hons) Horticulture

College of Horticulture, Chiplima

General Students - 2

CS - 1

General Students - 135

CS - 150

BSc (Hons) Forestry

College of Forestry, Bhubaneswar

General Students - 2

CS - 1

General Students - 168

CS - 173

BVSc & AH

College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Bhubaneswar

General Students - 4

CS - 3

General Students - 38

CS - 59

BTech (Agricultural Engineering)

College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Bhubaneswar

General Students - 2

CS - 2

General Students - 80

CS - 153

BFSc

College of Fisheries, Rangeilunda

General Students - 2

CS - 1

General Students - 193

CS - 212

OUAT 2025 Cutoff Ranks: Scheduled Tribe (ST)

Here is the list of candidates who belong to the Scheduled Tribe. 

Course Name

Name of the College

Total Seats

Last Rank Admitted

BSc(Hons) Agriculture

College of Agriculture, Bhubaneswar

General Students - 10

CS - 10

General Students - 47

CS - 100

BSc(Hons) Agriculture

College of Agriculture, Chiplima

General Students - 3

CS - 3

General Students - 60

CS - 128

BSc(Hons) Agriculture

College of Agriculture, Bhawanipatna

General Students - 5

CS - 

General Students - 80

CS - 143

BSc(Hons) Horticulture

College of Horticulture, Chiplima

General Students - 2

CS - 2

General Students - 111

CS - 164

BSc(Hons) Forestry

College of Forestry, Bhubaneswar

General Students - 3

CS - 2

General Students - 122

CS - 145

BVSc & A.H.

College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Bhubaneswar

General Students - 5

CS - 3

General Students - 33

CS - 69

BTech (Agricultural Engineering)

College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Bhubaneswar

General Students - 3

CS - 3

General Students - 153

CS - 179

BFSc

College of Fisheries, Rangeilunda

General Students - 3

CS - 2

General Students - 176

CS - 189

OUAT 2025 Cutoff Ranks: Armed Forces Personnel (AFP)

Candidates must go through the following table to check out the total seats and last rank admitted.

Course Name

Name of the College

Total Seats

Last Rank Admitted

BSc(Hons) Agriculture

College of Agriculture, Bhubaneswar

General Students - 3

CS - 2

General Students - 32

CS - 37

BSc(Hons) Agriculture

College of Agriculture, Chiplima

General Students - 1

CS - 0

General Students - 59

BSc(Hons) Agriculture

College of Agriculture, Bhawanipatna

General Students - 1

CS - 1

General Students - 79

CS - 84

BSc(Hons) Horticulture

College of Horticulture, Chiplima

General Students - 1

CS - 0

General Students - 123

BSc(Hons) Forestry

College of Forestry, Bhubaneswar

General Students - 1

CS - 0

General Students - 60

BVSc & A.H.

College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Bhubaneswar

General Students - 2

CS - 1

General Students - 12

CS - 20

BTech (Agricultural Engineering)

College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Bhubaneswar

General Students - 1

CS - 1

General Students - 53

CS - 65

BFSc

College of Fisheries, Rangeilunda

General Students - 1

CS - 0

General Students - 71

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I get direct admission in OUAT?
A: 

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.  

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

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.

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OUAT Entrance Exam Counselling Process

DeskCalendarCounselling: 10 Aug ' 26 - 20 Aug ' 26

Qualifying candidates need to follow the process below to take part in the OUAT entrance exam counselling.

  • 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 and auto-upgradation
  • Reporting for admission at the allotted institute.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the process to appear in OUAT exam?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What documents are required to participate in OUAT counselling?
A: 

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. 

  1. Intimation letter

  2. Downloaded application Form

  3. Domicile certificate if relevant (As per clause 2.3.1).

  4. Class 10th & 12th Mark sheet and certificates

  5. UG Certificate and Mark sheet

  6. Master’s Certificate and Mark sheet for Ph. D. admission

  7. PwD Certificate

  8. 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

  1. Domicile certificate from respective states for Other State Candidates.

  2. Medical Fitness Certificate ( Annexure- II).

  3. Declaration certificate for discontinued study ( Annexure-IV).

  4. CLC, Conduct and Migration Certificate from the Head of Institution last attended.

  5. Aadhaar Card with recent photograph.

  6. Five passport-size colour photographs.

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FAQs Regarding OUAT Entrance Exam Cutoff

Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the OUAT Entrance Exam Cutoff.

Q:   What is the OUAT entrance exam date for 2026?
A: 

It is expected that the exam will be held in the first week of June 2026, over two days.

Q:   What is the motive of conducting OUAT Exam?
A: 

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. 

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

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:   What is the process to appear in OUAT exam?
A: 

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. 

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

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

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.

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The University released the OUAT 2026 application form on April 17. The candidates can apply and make corrections till May 11. The last date to pay the application fee is May 12.

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The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology has released the OUAT 2026 application form on its portal ouat.ac.in. The candidates need to register first and apply for the exam till May 11. 

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