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OUAT: Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements, Cutoff
- Public/Government University
- Estd. 1962
Last updated on 25 May '26OUATWhat's new?
NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per the latest NIRF 2025 rankings, OUAT ranks #15 under the category 'Agriculture and Allied Sectors'.
The OJEE 2026 exam has been conducted for OUAT admission to the BTech, BPharma, MBA, and MCA programmes. The results are expected to be out by Jun, 2026.
A few more updates are given below:
- The CUET PG results are declared for admission to various PG-level courses. The counselling is conducted separately by each participating institution.
OUAT Highlights 2025
Established in 1962, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) is located at Bhubaneswar, Orissa. It is the second oldest agriculture university in India and is recognised by ICAR and UGC. The University was ranked at 91st position among Indian universities by NIRF in 2018. It offers courses at UG, PG, doctoral and diploma level such as BSc, BVSc, BTech, BFSc, MSc, MVSc, MTech, MCA, MSc, MBA, MFSc and PhD.
Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT) is a State University located in Bhubaneswar, Orissa. It has ranked 11th among Agricultural Universities of India and 137th in NIRF rankings of Indian Universities. The University has more than 12 colleges under its affiliation. It is the second oldest agricultural university in the country. The University has separate wings for research, extension services & planning and monitoring & evaluation. The University is ICAR, UGC and VCI approved and offers various degree programmes at UG, PG and PhD levels in multiple disciplines of Agricultural Science & Technology.
The key highlights are tabulated below:
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Particulars |
Statistics |
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Year of establishment |
1962 |
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Campus |
Bhubaneshwar, Odisha |
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Recognised by |
ICAR, UGC, VCI |
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Modes of education |
Full-time |
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Number of courses offered |
59 courses across 4 streams |
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Total no. of seats |
3900+ |
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Official website |
ouat.nic.in |
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Gender intake |
Co-ed |
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Application mode |
Online |
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Total faculty |
500+ |
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Commonly asked questions On Highlights
Following the announcement of the results, the Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) cutoff marks are made public on the university's official website. For PG admission, the general category's minimum aggregate score is 50%, while the SC/ST/PwD category's minimum is 45%. On August 21, 2023, the OUAT UG admissions process for students supported by the State Government got underway. On August 18, 2023, the results were released along with the OUAT 2023 cutoff for postgraduate courses. Following the results announcement, the OUAT 2023 cutoff for admission to different programs will be made public.
There are no placements in this college.In this college does not offer any placements since 2015. I would not recommend students to join this college. You have to compete for AHO, AAO, and AFO posts via entrance exams. Few students also opted for higher studies.
This university established in 1962 and is the second the oldest university related to agriculture in India. It offers various courses for UG and PG and also PhD which have different criterias for admission.To get admission in this university, it conduct entrance exam which is known as OUAT entrance exam which contains 100 marks (short answer type questions), other than this OJEE, ICAR, AIEEA and CUET PG scores are also considered for getting admission in some PG courses like MBA, M.Tech.
Candidates can check the Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT) cut off 2023 on the official website ouat.nic.in. The OUAT cut off 2023 will be released after the exam results are declared. The estimated course-wise OUAT 2023 cutoff marks for the exam under different categories, based on the previous trends, are available on the official website. The cut-off for the UG merit list is also released on the website of OUAT University. Candidates can also find the OUAT cut off 2023 on www.shiksha.com.
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OUAT Courses 2025
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Commonly asked questions On Popular Programs
Yes it is offered in OUAT. It has an intake capacity of 20. The agro-polytechnic centre is located at Rangeilunda, Berhampur. Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar is inviting two years Diploma course Agro-Polytechnic in the four disciplines such as Agriculture Science, Horticulture Science, Animal Science, and Fishery Science for the academic year 2020-2021. view more
OUAT Admissions 2025
Please find below the latest information around OUAT Admissions 2025:
B.Sc. Admissions 2026
Eligibility- 10+2 with 50% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: OUAT Entrance Exam, ICAR AIEEA
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
8 May '26 - 7 Jun '26 | ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Application ProcessOngoing |
May '26-Jun '26 | OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Admit CardOngoing |
9 Jun '26 - 10 Jun '26 | OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Date |
M.Sc. Admissions 2026
Eligibility- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: OUAT Entrance Exam, ICAR AIEEA, Orissa SAMS
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Jun '26 | OJEE result 2026Tentative |
8 May '26 - 7 Jun '26 | ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Application ProcessOngoing |
May '26-Jun '26 | OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Admit CardOngoing |
B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026
Eligibility- 10+2 with 50% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: OUAT Entrance Exam, ICAR AIEEA
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Jun '26 | OJEE result 2026Tentative |
May '26-Jun '26 | OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Admit CardOngoing |
9 Jun '26 - 10 Jun '26 | OUAT Entrance Exam 2026 Date |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
OUAT 2025 Application Form B is now available for undergraduate admission to OUAT, as well as for Agro-polytechnic students who have passed out in 2025-26. The OUAT 2025 Form B is out on the official website for undergraduate admission to OUAT 2025. Along with all the selected UG candidates, the form is also available for Agro-Polytechnic students who have graduated during the 2025-26 academic session and are pursuing admission through Agro-Polytechnic UG Admission.
OUATStudents Ratings & Reviews
Placements3.1
Infrastructure3.8
Faculty & Course4.2
Campus Life4.1
Value for Money3.9
OUAT Rankings 2026
OUAT Placements
The University has a dedicated placement cell for the students which offers excellent job opportunities across government and private sector to students.
| Course | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| B.Sc. | ₹5.61 LPA |
| BVSC | ₹9 LPA |
| M.Sc. | ₹5.36 - ₹8.28 LPA |
Insights on Placements
Based on 43 Student Responses
Internships and industry projects
Students can work with faculty on research projects
Employment opportunities
Higher in core jobs
Higher studies preferences
Majority opted in India
Placement support
Students are expected to reach out to companies themselves
Alumni network
Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities
Entrepreneurship cell
Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved
Overall feeling of students
Loved in first year but not in later years
OUAT Scholarships 2025
The University offers merit-based Post-Matric Scholarships for SC/ST/Minor Community
Commonly asked questions On Scholarships
BSc students at OUAT enrolled in ICAR-approved courses can apply for the ICAR's National Talent Scholarship. It offers INR 3,000 per month to support meritorious students. Selection is based on academic performance and ICAR entrance exam results, along with meeting all eligibility norms set by ICAR.
4 yearsOUAT Courses & Fees 2025
The University offers 59 courses across four streams. Some of the top courses are listed below along with their specialization, eligibility and fee:
| Courses | Tuition Fees | Eligibility |
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B.Sc.(6 courses) | 6.8 K - 48.8 KGet Fee Details | 10+2 : 50 % Exams : OUAT Entrance ExamICAR AIEEA |
BVSC(1 course) | 85 KGet Fee Details | 10+2 : 50 % Exams : OUAT Entrance Exam |
M.Sc.(29 courses) | 22.4 KGet Fee Details | Graduation : 60 % |
B.Sc(Hons.)(9 courses) | – / – | Exams : ICAR AIEEAOUAT Entrance Exam |
UG Diploma(4 courses) | 13.2 KGet Fee Details | Exams : Odisha CHSE |
Commonly asked questions On Fees and Eligibility
OJEE score is so important for admission perspective if you are to take an admission in MBA at Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology goes to 30 percentile for general category . But ,The most important thing to note the actual score may be depends on no. of seats available and how many candidates are appearing for exam. If we take a look last year's OJEE score for MBA at Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology was 32 percentile for General Category in 2022.
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College comparison
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| College | Median Salary | Total Tuition Fees | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹ 5.61 LPA | ₹ 6.8 K - 48.8 K | -/- | |
| ₹ 4 LPA | ₹ 4 L - 6 L | -/- | |
| ₹ 5.2 LPA | ₹ 3.3 L - 6.4 L | -/- | |
| -/- | ₹ 1.5 L - 7.2 L | -/- | |
| -/- | ₹ 2.4 L - 13.6 L | -/- | |
| -/- | ₹ 4 L | -/- |
CompareOUATInfrastructure
Check out more on Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar Infrastructure in the video below:
Library
Hostel
Sports Complex
Labs
Others
Insights on Infrastructure
Based on 43 Student ResponsesSports facilities
Multiple sports grounds & coaching present
College events
Moderately busy calendar with 1-3 monthly events
Mess food
Mess and Cooking arrangements are Hygienic
Attendance policy
Incomplete attendance invites penalty
Additional expenses
Requirement to eat out despite mess fees
Outside movement of girl students
Allowed within restricted timings
OUATColleges/Departments
| College/Departments | Rating |
|---|---|
| A.N.M. Training Centre, Balasore | – / – |
| Dampara Anchalik Mahavidyalaya | – / – |
| S.M.P. College | – / – |
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OUAT FAQs
Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology offered many courses and MBA is one of them. Eligibility criteria for getting admission in this course to Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology University is that one should have completed graduation with minimum 50% marks and on the basis of score in OJEE, ICAR and AIEEA. And now score of CUET PG is also considered.
Internal exams are necessary as the marks obtained in these exams are added to the total of the final exams.
These marks can help you gain some additional percentage as well as can save you from failing. Although sometimes teachers themselves add marks of the internal assessment without checking the internal exams. But it's better to be safe by giving the exams
There are 10 agro-polytechnic centers under Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology,
Out of which 6 are for agriculture Science 2 are for horticulture Science 1 is for veterinary and one is for fishery.
There are many events like :
Freshers party
Ganesh Puja
Saraswati puja
Dramatics cultural programme
Literary competitions
Annual function
Dj night
Then farewell of 4th year students at the end
The mess food at Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology is different in every hostel but all in all food in Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology is much better than most of the institutions. The food quality is really good and they also follow a calendar.
If a student fails the internal exams at Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology the student will have to reappear in the exams according to the schedule given by the college. You have clear that exam or else you might have to fill out the back exam again.
In first year, don't take that much stress for studies explore the place you are in. Try making new friends irrespective of gender. Studying a bit every day will easily score good marks at Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology.
There is as such no dress code in Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology for UG courses. For Diploma there is a dress code. However, you have to dress in proper clothing while going to college like it's not an official rule but are expected to follow it.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 months ago
Yes, OUAT is approved by ICAR, UGC, and VCI. The university offers admission to various UG, PG and doctoral programs. An agricultural degree is offered at the UG, PG and doctoral levels.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 10 months ago
OUAT UG 2025 registration (Form A) started on March 18 and closed on April 24, 2025. Form B was available from May 22 to June 10, 2025.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a year ago
Yes, during applying to B.Sc (Hons) in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, and Community Science at OUAT, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology the candidate must have a background of PCM or PCB. Candidates must have passed their Class 12th with these subjects from any recognised board an
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a year ago
One seat in each subject/discipline of the Master’s and Doctoral programme is reserved for foreign candidates sponsored by ICAR/ICCR/any other statutory bodies of Govt. of India. If the seats remain vacant, those seats shall not be filled up by any other categories. In the case of foreign candidates
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Answered a year ago
Five per cent (5%) seats are reserved for Children of Green Card Holders. The candidates applying under the Green Card category have to produce the original Green Card of their parents issued by the Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha at the time of counselling and admission, failing whi
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