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Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University Admission Test 2026 ( SAAT )

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Updated on Jun 2, 2026 16:00 IST

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SAAT Exam Pattern 2026: The SOA (Deemed) University has released the exam pattern for SAAT 2026 exam. Candidates appearing in the entrance test must refer to the pattern before they start the preparation. In SAAT exam, total 60 multiple choice questions (MCQs) are asked. The duration of the exam will be 2 hrs. Candidates will be given 1 marks for correct answers, and there will be no negative marking for wrong answers.

The Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) conducts a university-level entrance exam SAAT for admissions to institutes. Candidates seeking admission to SOA must know SAAT 2026 exam pattern. Candidates must have a holistic understanding of SAAT 2026 Syllabus along with exam pattern.  For Complete details, candidates can read page.

Table of contents
  • SAAT Exam Pattern 2026: Section-wise Distribution
  • SAAT Exam Pattern 2026– Marking Scheme
  • SAAT Exam Pattern 2026 - Important Points 
  • SAAT Syllabus 2026
  • SAAT Pattern FAQs
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SAAT Exam Pattern 2026: Section-wise Distribution

Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan releases the SAAT exam pattern on the official website. Candidates are advised to go through exam pattern of SAAT 2026 for their preparations. SAAT 2026 exam pattern comprises topics from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology. All questions will be asked in multiple choice form. For more details, candidates can refer to the table below.  

Subject  

Questions  

Marks  

Physics  

20  

20

Chemistry  

20  

20

Mathematics/Biology  

20  

20

Total

60

60

 

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Q:   What is the pattern of SAAT exam?
A: 

The Shiksha 'O' Anusandhan conducts the SAAT exam every year. Candidates seeking admission through the SAAT 2026 exam must know the SAAT 2026 Exam pattern for BTech courses to score well in the exam. Check below the details;

  • Subjects: Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
  • Number of Questions: 40 Questions for each section
  • Duration: 3 Hours
  • Marking Scheme: +4 for correct answers, -1 for incorrect answers and 0 for unattempted questions

 

Q:   What is the marking scheme of SAAT 2026 exam?
A: 

According to SAAT 2026 Exam Pattern, all candidates who score +4 marks for correct answers and -1 mark for incorrect answers. 

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SAAT Exam Pattern 2026– Marking Scheme

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan mentions the SAAT marking scheme in the official notification. Applicants appearing for the exam will get one mark for every correct answer. There will be no negative marking in SAAT 2026 exam. For more details, candidates can refer to the table given below.    

Candidate response  

Marking scheme  

Correct answer  

1

Incorrect answer  

NIL

Un-attempted  

NIL 

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Q:   Is there any negative marking in SAAT exam?
A: 

There is no negative marking in the SAAT 2026 exam. As per the latest SAAT exam pattern 2026 each correct answer will rewarded with 1 marks. Candidates can check otherSAAT 2026 exam pattern details below;

SAAT 2026 Exam Pattern 

Q:   Is it useful to solve the SAAT previous year question papers?
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Yes, it is always advisable to practice SAAT question papers for exam preparations. Going through SAAT question papers helps candidates to understand the scheme of the exam. It also helps candidates to boost their confidence. Applicants can also figure out their weak and strong areas with the help of SAAT question papers. SAAT question papers also help candidates to figure out important topics and chapters asked in the exam previously. 

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SAAT Exam Pattern 2026 - Important Points 

Candidates can check the important points about SAAT 2026 below. 

  • The medium of SAAT 2026 exam will be English only.  
  • The examination hall shall be opened to the candidates half an hour before the SAAT 2026 examination begins.   
  • No candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall without a valid SAAT admit card 2026 and original ID proof submitted at the time of application.  
  • No candidate will be allowed to leave the exam hall until the examination is over. Ordinarily, no candidate shall be allowed to leave the hall temporarily during the examination. 
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Q:   What is the syllabus for SAAT?
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The SAAT 2026 syllabus includes Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 level. Candidates can check the brief syllabus of the SAAT 2026 exam below;

Physics: Mechanics, thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, Modern Physics and other topics

Chemistry: Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry

Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Co-ordinate Geometry, Trigonometry and more

For a detailed syllabus, candidates can check the link below;

SAAT 2026 Syllabus

Q:   How can I get the SAAT Syllabus PDF?
A: 

Candidates can download SAAT syllabus from the admission portal, admission.soa.ac.in/saat. The syllabus link is provided on the homepage, candidates can click on the link and download the syllabus. 

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SAAT Syllabus 2026

The exam authority will release the SAAT 2026 syllabus on the official website. Candidates must go through the syllabus of SAAT 2026 for their preparations. The SAAT syllabus 2026 comprises important chapters and topics asked in the exam. The SAAT syllabus 2024 also helps candidates to prepare an effective strategy to ace the exam with a good score. Along with SAAT exam pattern, candidates can also refer to the previous year question papers for their preparations. Candidates can check brief Syllabus here;    

 Physics

  • PHYSICS AND MEASUREMENT 
  • KINEMATICS 
  • LAWS OF MOTION 
  • WORK, ENERGY AND POWER 
  • ROTATIONAL MOTION 
  • GRAVITATION 
  • PROPERTIES OF SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS 
  • THERMODYNAMICS 
  • KINETIC THEORY OF GASES 
  • OSCILLATIONS AND WAVES 
  • ELECTROSTATICS 
  • CURRENT ELECTRICITY 
  • MAGNETIC EFFECTS OF CURRENT AND MAGNETISM 
  • ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION AND ALTERNATING CURRENTS 
  • ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES 
  • DUAL NATURE OF MATTER AND RADIATION 
  • ATOMS AND NUCLEI 
  • ELECTRONIC DEVICES 
  • COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 

Chemistry

  • CLASSIFICATION OF ELEMENTS AND PERIODICITY IN PROPERTIES 
  • GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND PROCESSES OF ISOLATION OF METALS 
  • HYDROGEN 
  • S - BLOCK ELEMENTS (ALKALI AND ALKALINE EARTH METALS) 
  • P - BLOCK ELEMENTS 
  • d - and f - BLOCK ELEMENTS 
  • CO-ORDINATION COMPOUNDS 
  • ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY 

Mathematics

  • SETS, RELATIONS AND FUNCTIONS 
  • COMPLEX NUMBERS AND QUADRATIC EQUATIONS 
  • MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS 
  • PERMUTATIONS AND COMBINATIONS 
  • MATHEMATICAL INDUCTION 
  • BINOMIAL THEOREM AND ITS SIMPLE APPLICATIONS 
  • SEQUENCES AND SERIES 
  • LIMIT, CONTINUITY AND DIFFERENTIABILITY 
  • INTEGRAL CALCULUS 
  • DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 
  • COORDINATE GEOMETRY 
  • THREE-DIMENSIONAL GEOMETRY 
  • VECTOR ALGEBRA 
  • STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY 
  • TRIGONOMETRY 
  • MATHEMATICAL REASONING 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   From where can I download the SAAT question paper?
A: 

Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan provides SAAT question papers 2026 at the official website. Applicants appearing in the exam are advised to practice the SAAT question papers for their preparation. The question papers of SAAT help candidates to understand the scheme of the exam. It also enables candidates to figure out their strong and weak areas.  

Q:   What is the website to download the official SAAT syllabus?
A: 

Candidates must check the official syllabus before starting their preparation for the SAAT 2026 exam. Candidates can check the syllabus on the official admission website of Shiksha 'O' Anusandhan. Candidates need to click on the SOA Admission Test (SAAT),  once the SAAT 2026 window opens, scroll down and click on Syllabus to download the SAAT 2026 syllabus PDF.

SAAT 2026 Syllabus

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SAAT Pattern FAQs

SAAT Pattern FAQs

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Q:   Can I get admission to SOA without taking SAAT?
A: 

The Shiksha 'O' Anusandhan provides admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as engineering, medical, pharmacy, hotel management, etc. based on SAAT. Candidates can also apply for admission for engineering UG courses thorugh JEE Main, medical UG courses through NEET, and other UG course though CUET UG. Candidates can check more details form the link given below;

SAAT 2025 exam

Q:   What is the duration of SAAT exam?
A: 

The duration of the SAAT 2026 exam will be 3 hours. Candidates will get 180 minutes to solve 120 questions from the subjects Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Candidates can check the SAAT exam pattern details below;

SAAT 2026 Exam Pattern

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