Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology Bhubaneswar Answered Questions

To get a seat in OUAT for B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture, students are admitted on the basis of ranking in the Common Entrance Test conducted by OUAT, and students from different states are admitted through ICAR All India Entrance Examination for Admission to Agriculture. The course details are as per the 5th Deans' Committee, with an annual intake capacity of 100.

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. 

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture graduates from OUAT can work in various roles such as:
- Assistant Fisheries Officer
- ARS
- Banks
- Private companies in fish production hatchery, seed production unit, feed production units, etc.
- Assistant Professor in colleges
- Tractor companies
- Irrigation companies
- State government department
- ICAR organisations

The college is moderately strict when it comes to the eligibility requirements of B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture at OUAT, with a minimum qualification of +2 Science with 50% marks in aggregate, including extra optional, and a weighted score calculated based on academic career and entrance examination.

Yes, there is a one-time payment for the B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture at OUAT. The one-time payment includes Admission Fees of ₹51,705 for General seats and other charges like Hostel Caution Money (once at the time of admission) of ₹610.00.

Yes, there are overhead expenses during B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture at OUAT. These include:
- Seat rent (per semester per boarder)
- Electricity deposit (per semester)
- Water charges (per semester)
- Hostel common room (per semester)
- Hostel development fund (per semester)
- Hostel establishment (annual)
- Hostel caution money (once at the time of admission)
- Mess advance (per semester)

The eligibility criteria for the B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture programme at OUAT do differ for reserved category candidates. The university has specific reservation policies and seat allocations for various categories such as SC, ST, Green Card Holders, Persons with Disabilities, and more. These reservations are subject to the production of relevant certificates and adherence to specific guidelines outlined by the university.