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 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.

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.

What is the OUAT entrance exam date for 2026?

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

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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 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 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.

OUAT Entrance Exam 2025 Cut Off: Check Category-wise Cutoff Marks for Top Universities

192 Students Q&A

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

BVSc & AH BFSc PhD MSc BTech BSc

Updated on Jan 17, 2026 22:39 IST

By Chhavi Sharma

OUAT Entrance Exam 2025 Cutoff was released on the official website for both UG and PG courses, along with the result. The OUAT Entrance Exam Cutoff 2025 for candidates who belong to the unreserved category are around 50 per cent, and for candidates who belong to the SC/ST category, they need to beat a cutoff of 45 per cent.

The cutoff marks are released after the successful completion of the OUAT Entrance Exam for the academic session 2025-26, and once the result is out. Till then, candidates must go through the previous year's cutoff marks of the OUAT Exam to get an idea about the OUAT exam difficulty level and to continue their preparation accordingly.

The OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 is expected to be conducted in the second week of June. The OUAT Entrance Exam Cutoff for 2026 is expected to be released along with the result, tentatively in the third week of July.

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What are the key factors affecting the OUAT Cutoff?
OUAT 2026 Entrance Exam Important Dates
OUAT Cutoff Ranks: Category-wise
How to Check OUAT Entrance Exam Cutoff
OUAT Entrance Exam Counselling Process
FAQs Regarding OUAT Entrance Exam Cutoff

What are the key factors affecting the OUAT Cutoff?

OUAT 2026 Entrance Exam Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of OUAT Entrance Exam 2020 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Jun ' 26	OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Student Response Sheet and Answer Key Objection Submission TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26	OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Score in Percentile TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26	OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Result Declaration of Rank TENTATIVE
Aug ' 26 - Nov ' 26	OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Counselling TENTATIVE