SOA University Course Admissions 2026: Application Process, Eligibility, & Fee

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University Admission 2026 is open for all courses. Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University offers a number of UG, PG, and doctoral courses. Candidates may apply for admission by filling the SAAT 2026 application forms. Popular courses include MBA, MCA, MBBS, and PhD.

Yes, SOA University conducts its own entrance examination, SAAT, for admisison into its offered courses. Apart from that, national-level entrance exams such as JEE Main, NEET, CLAT, CAT, etc., are also accepted for various courses.

SOA University offers MBBS specialisations through NEET UG scores. The SOA university cutoff 2024 has been released based on NEET UG scores. There is no specific percentage criteria which a candidate should need to appear for NEET exam, however, In 12th, candidates need to meet the required percentage criteria which is mentioned below in the table:

Category	Minimum aggregate in the qualifying examination (PCB)
General	50 per cent
General - PWD	45 per cent
SC/ ST/ OBC/ Reserved-PWD	40 per cent

The hostel fee structure for SOA University depends upon the number of accommodations, for double sharing with Air conditioning the fee is INR 1.20 Lacs per annum. For triple-sharing rooms with Air conditioning, the fee is INR 90,000 per annum. Siksha O Anusandhan University provides separate hostels for boys and girls with 24-hour security and Wi-Fi facilities. There are 13 boys and 11 girls hostel. The hostels also have mess facilities providing hygienic and nutritious food. The mess charges are not included in the hostel fee, candidates need to pay INR 36,000 per annum to avail of the campus mess.

The minimum eligibility requirement for BBA at SOA University is Passing Class 12 with atleast 45% aggregate from a recognised education board. The sleection criteria is entrance based with the institute accepting SAAT scores for the same.

SOA university MBA admission is entrance based with the institute accepting SAAT/MAT/CAT/XAT scores for the same. The minimum eligibility requirement for the programme is graduation with atleast 50% aggregate froma  recognised university.

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.

The eligibility criteria for B.Tech course in SOA university, candidates shall have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination with at least 60% marks (50% in case of SC / ST / OBC category) and obtained at least 50% marks in Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Siksha 'o' Anusandhan course admissions for various UG and PG courses of Engineering is done through either SAAT or various national-level entrance exams. Further, the university releases merit lists for students who got qualified in the respective entrance exams. For the final selection process, it is mandatory for students to appear for the counselling process conducted by the university.

The documents that shall be kept ready for SOA University application process are:

• Class 10 mark sheet and passing certificate
• Class 12 mark sheet and passing certificate
• Bachelor's degree (if applicable)
• Passport size photograph
• Aadhar Card
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)

The scope of MBA course is increasing day by day. MBA is one of the big job oriented professional programme and the most one which has been sought by the students. Once you have completed your degree, you have a great job opportunity in the industrial world. You may the manager or executive in term of designation.

The management term is most suited to the managers and that's why it is the way, where you can reach on the top of the height as soon as possible by using your leadership and working proficiency. An MBA professional always plays a vital role in his/her company and this is why he used to keep in touch with the board of directors. No need to specify the companies who recruit the MBA professionals. All sectors including government and public have various industries, companies, institutions or related organizations, come in the job prospective fields for an MBA professional.

Some job profiles are listed here:

• Brand Manager
• Account Manager
• International Business Manager
• Marketing Executive
• Business Technical Consultant

All the best.

Yes, SOA University does offer a BBA course for the duration of three years, and it is offered in full-time mode. In addition, the university offers an integrated BBA + MBA course for the duration of five years, divided into ten semesters. The basic eligibility criteria required for admissions to BBA courses is that candidates must complete their Class 12 with an aggregate of 50% (45% for reserved category candidates). Admission is based on candidates' achieved scores in SAAT (SOA Admission Test). 

SOA University offers lateral entry for BTech, BPharm and BHMCT programs. It is beneficial for the students to get direct admission to these courses through lateral entry. The university also provides scholarships to the lateral entry students. The eligibility criteria for the lateral programme are discussed below:

·       BTech: Students need to pass a minimum three/ two years Diploma examination with 60% marks for the general category and 50%marks for the SC/ ST/ OBC category from the State Council of Technical Education and Vocational Training, Odisha or equivalent.

·       BHMCT: Students need to pass the Diploma examination in any discipline with 45% marks for the general category and 40% for the SC/ ST/ OBC category.

·       BPharm: Students need to pass the DPharm course from the institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India under section 12 of the Pharmacy Act.