SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan

SOA University accepts the valid scores of JEE Mains and SAAT for admissions to BTech courses. Therefore, any dates related to these entrance exams are important dates for admissions to BTech courses at SOA University. Click here for the timelines containing important dates of the SAAT and JEE Mains entrance exams.

While comparing JECRC University and SOA University based on parameters of BTech tuition fees, JECRC University is a more economical option for pursuing a BTech course. The fee for the BTech tuition at JECRC University ranges from INR 3.6 Lacs to INR 7 lakh, which is much more affordable compared to SOA University's BTech tuition fee, which ranges from INR 5.1 Lacs to INR 12.2 lakh. However, it must be noted that the mentioned fees have been taken from the official website and are still subject to change.

Yes, without appearing for the JEE Main you can get admission to the Siksha O Anusandhan (SOA) University, Bhubaneswar. You can get admitted to the SOA as the institution administers own entrance exam, SAAT (Siksha O Anusandhan Admission Test). Tere are also other entrance exams like national and state -level admission tests OJEE and you can also get a management quota seat.

Here is the  latest cutoff information for M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy) at SOA University:

To get admission you have to give SOA Entrance test and admission will be based on that entrance tets marks. Specific marks are not disclosed publicly because only a merit list with names is released only which is available on the SOA Website.

For admissions to MBA courses at SOA University, the university gives a choice among several entrance exams.  SOA University accepts the scores of CUET PG/CAT/MAT/XAT/SAAT entrance examinations for admissions to the MBA course.  Shiksha 'O' Anusandhan released the merit list of shortlisted candidates on the basis of these mentioned entrance examinations. 

The list of the documents candidates are required to attach the soft copy while filling out the online application form for admission to BTech at SOA University is as follows: 

• Provisional Admission Letter
• Class 10 Marksheet & Certificate
• Class 12 Marksheet & Certificate
• School/College Leaving or Transfer Certificate
• Conduct Certificate (if available)
• Migration Certificate
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Physically Handicapped Certificate (if applicable, issued by IMS and SUM Hospital)
• Two sets of self-attested photocopies of all documents
• Five recent passport-sized colored photographs
• Entrance Exam Score Card

To determine which university is better for pursuing BTech, candidates must evaluate various parameters. Both institutions have distinct advantages when comparing Sushant University and SOA University for a BTech programme. Candidates can refer to the following comparison for the BTech programme:

NOTE: The above-mentioned fees are taken from their respective official sources. They are still subject to change and, hence, are indicative.

From the past three years, the CAT cutoff remained consistent for SOA University for open category. Even, as per the SOA University CAT cutoff 2024, the MBA cutoff stood at 25 for the General AI category candidates. It is expected that the continous trend will show a consistent trend in the upcoming cycle and it is assumed that CAT percentile will going to be remain same in the upcoming admission cycle.