Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology Bhubaneswar Answered Questions

Yes, it is mandatory for candidates to appear in person for counseling for B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture admissions at OUAT. The candidate must attend the counseling and admission physically as per the date and time specified in the intimation-cum-rank card.

To get admission to B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture at OUAT, 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 intake capacity of 100 students annually.

The components a candidate needs to pay for in the B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture course at OUAT include:
Admission Fees:
General: ₹51,705
Cost Sharing: ₹112,205
NRI/PIO: ₹311,955
Semester-wise fees:
2nd Semester: ₹8,870
3rd Semester: ₹11,245 (General), ₹71,745 (Cost Sharing), ₹2,71,495 (NRI/PIO)
4th Semester: ₹8,370
5th Semester: ₹11,245 (General), ₹71,745 (Cost Sharing), ₹2,71,495 (NRI/PIO)
6th Semester: ₹8,370
7th Semester: ₹11,245 (General), ₹71,745 (Cost Sharing), ₹2,71,495 (NRI/PIO)
8th Semester: ₹8,370
Other fees:
Semester Report / Grade Sheet: ₹100
Consolidated Semester Transcript: ₹400
Equivalent Mark Sheet: ₹60
Provisional Degree Certificate: ₹250
Degree Certificate: ₹750
CLC-cum-Conduct Certificate: ₹300
Migration Certificate: ₹300
Duplicate Provisional Certificate: ₹650
Duplicate Transcript Certificate: ₹650
Duplicate Identity Card: ₹60
Duplicate Library Card: ₹60
Duplicate Migration Certificate: ₹650
Duplicate CLC-cum-Conduct Certificate: ₹600
Duplicate Degree Certificate: ₹1,500
Condonation Fee for shortage of attendance in a semester per subject: ₹610
Degree Certificate preservation charges (per year): ₹250, Maximum: ₹1,250
U.G. Regulation: ₹100
U.G. Courses of Studies: ₹120
Charges for sending Documents /Certificate by Regd. Post (Inside India): ₹100, (Outside India): ₹2,000
Make up Examination Fees (per subject): ₹610
Late Registration fees (Up to seven working days): ₹610
Charge for verification of each document (certificates, mark sheets/transcripts): ₹500
Hostel fees (optional):
SEAT RENT (per Semester per Boarder):
Double Seated Room: ₹1,030
Three or Four Seated Room: ₹850
More than Four Seated Room: ₹610
Electricity deposit (Per Semester): ₹250
Hostel Common Room (Per Semester): ₹370
Hostel Development Fund (Per Semester): ₹970
Hostel Establishment (Annual): ₹7,260
Hostel Caution Money (once at the time of admission): ₹610
Mess advance (per semester): ₹14,520

Yes, there are additional charges that you need to pay over and above the course fee for BVSC & AH at OUAT. These include:
Seat Rent (per semester per boarder):
Double Seated Room: 2,060.00
Three or Four Seated Room: 1,700.00
More than Four Seated Room: 1,220.00
Electricity deposit (Per Semester): 2920.00
Water Charges (Per Semester): 500
Hostel Common Room (Per Semester): 740
Hostel Development Fund (Per Semester): 1940
Hostel Establishment (Annual): 14,520.00
Hostel Caution Money (once at the time of admission): 610.00
Mess advance (per semester): 29,040.00
Please note that these fees are subject to change and may vary from time to time.

The admission criteria for B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture at OUAT for reserved category students is based on the merit list prepared by computing their weightage taking into consideration the percentage of marks secured in 10th, +2 Science, Diploma in Agro-polytechnic and Entrance Examination as per the proportion given below:
a) H.S.C./ 10th - 10%
b) +2 Science - 10%
c) Diploma in Agro-Polytechnic under OUAT - 30%
The selection of candidates for Admission into UG Courses as above, will be as per the merit list prepared by computing their weightage.
For admission into B.Sc. (Hons.)Agriculture / B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture / B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry /B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science, combinations of either P.C.M or P.C.B in +2 Science/equivalent are mandatory.
The minimum qualification for B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture is +2 Science / equivalent with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate including extra optional for UR category. For SC/ST/PwD/PMSSS/Kashmiri Migrant /Kashmiri Pandit (Non Migrant) /Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non Migrant) candidates, it is 40%.
For Agro Polytechnic students of OUAT, it is 45% for UR category and 40% for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

The college is strict when it comes to the eligibility requirements of B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology at OUAT, with specific requirements for height, chest girth, and medical fitness for candidates applying for B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry. Additionally, candidates must meet academic requirements, including passing +2 Science with qualifying percentage of marks, and submit correct marks and information in Form-B to calculate weightage for preparation of final merit/rank list. Any wrong entry of marks or information can lead to rejection of candidature and denial of admission.

Yes, besides the tuition fee, students need to pay additional fees for B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology at OUAT, including:
- Degree Certificate: ₹1,500.00
- Condonation Fee for shortage of attendance: ₹610.00 per subject
- Degree Certificate preservation charges: ₹250.00 per year (maximum ₹1,250.00)
- U.G. Regulation: ₹100.00
- U.G. Courses of Studies: ₹120.00
- Charges for sending Documents/Certificate by Regd. Post: ₹100.00 (inside India), ₹2,000.00 (outside India)
- Make up Examination Fees: ₹610.00 per subject
- Late Registration fees: ₹610.00 (up to seven working days)
- Charge for verification of each document: ₹500.00
- Hostel fees (optional): - Seat Rent (per Semester per Boarder): - Double Seated Room: ₹1,030.00- Three or Four Seated Room: ₹850.00- More than Four Seated Room: ₹610.00- Electricity deposit (Per Semester): ₹250.00- Hostel Common Room (Per Semester): ₹370.00- Mess Advance (per Semester): ₹29,040.00

Admission to Diploma in Agricultural Science at OUAT is based on entrance exams, and the course is offered at various Agro-Polytechnic Centres, including APC, Mahisapat, Dhenkanal, APC, Deogarh, APC, Ranital, APC, Boudh, APC, Panposh, Rourkela, and APC, Bolangir.

There are various overhead expenses during B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology at OUAT, including:
1. Degree Certificate: ₹1,500
2. Condonation Fee for shortage of attendance: ₹610 per subject
3. Degree Certificate preservation charges: ₹250 per year (max ₹1,250)
4. U.G. Regulation: ₹100
5. U.G. Courses of Studies: ₹120
6. Charges for sending documents by registered post: ₹100 (inside India), ₹2,000 (outside India)
7. Make-up Examination Fees: ₹610 per subject
8. Late Registration fees: ₹610
9. Charge for verification of documents: ₹500
10. Hostel fees (optional):- Seat rent (per semester): ₹1,030 (double seated), ₹850 (three or four seated), ₹610 (more than four seated)- Electricity deposit (per semester): ₹250- Hostel Common Room (per semester): ₹370- Hostel Development Fund (per semester): ₹970- Hostel Establishment (annual): ₹7,260- Hostel Caution Money (one-time): ₹610- Mess advance (per semester): ₹14,520
11. For B.V.Sc. & AH students:- Seat rent (per semester): ₹2,060 (double seated), ₹1,700 (three or four seated), ₹1,220 (more than four seated)- Electricity deposit (per semester): ₹2,920- Water Charges (per semester): ₹500- Hostel Common Room (per semester): ₹740- Hostel Development Fund (per semester): ₹1,940- Hostel Establishment (annual): ₹14,520- Hostel Caution Money (one-time): ₹610- Mess advance (per semester): ₹14,520

Besides the tuition fee for Diploma in Agricultural Science at OUAT, students need to pay additional fees, including:
- Registration fees: Rs. 200
- Recognition Fee: Rs. 100
- Identity Card: Rs. 100
- Library Caution Money: Rs. 500
- Laboratory Caution Money: Rs. 1,000
- Cultural Fee: Rs. 600
- Fee for sports including yoga: Rs. 600
- Provisional Degree Certificate: Rs. 200
- Consolidated Semester Transcript: Rs. 300
- Migration Certificate: Rs. 200
- Development Fee and Internet/Computer Lab Fee (included in tuition fees for some courses)
- Admission fees
- Seat rent (varies based on room type)
- Fees for various student activities and funds.