B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) 

at SOA University, Bhubaneswar

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.

SOA University accepts the valid scores of JEE Mains and SAAT for admissions to BTech courses. Therefore, any dates related to these entrance exams are important dates for admissions to BTech courses at SOA University. Click here for the timelines containing important dates of the SAAT and JEE Mains entrance exams.

 

For admissions to the BTech course at SOA University, the university accepts the scores of SAAT. Moreover, candidates can access and fill out the SAAT (Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Admission Test) application form from the official website of SOA University. At the admission protal of the univeristy, the application form of SAAT is available. Candidates can fill out the form with requried details. Note: candidates can appear for SAAT only once per programme. 

Siksha O Anusandhan University admissions to all courses are entrance-based. Siksha O Anusandhan Admission Test SAAT a national-level entrance test is conducted by Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed to be University every year to select students. The test is being conducted for different programs offered in constituent institutes/schools of Siksha O Anusandhan. A separate merit list for all qualifying candidates shall be prepared on the basis of SAAT. A candidate selected through the counseling for a course is admitted and registered as a student of SOA-deemed to be a University automatically.

Siksha O Anusandhan is a tier 2 university. It offers quality education to the students and the better opportunities. SOA University offers various courses in different fields such as Engineering, Management, Law, Medical, Pharmacy, Nursing, Agriculture, and others. Students, who perform an average of 7 or 7 CGPA also get placed at top companies such as Infosys, TCS, Dell, and others.

SOA is one of the top private universities in Bhubaneswar, India. It is allotted a band rank of 1201-1400 by the QS World University Rankings 2025. The NIRF 2022 ranked SOA University in 16th position. SOA University has been continuously ranked among the top 20 Universities in India by NIRF. SOA is approved by the UGC and accredited by NAAC, ABET, and NBA. It is also recognised by the Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO). The SOA University's placement drive for the batch graduating in 2022 has been successfully completed. According to the most recent data, INR 42 LPA was the highest salary package provided during the 2022 placement drive. Students from SOA University's numerous programmes, including B.Tech, MBA, MCA and BDS among others, received favourable offers from reputable businesses during the placement drive for 2022.

A total of 210 companies visited the University campus during the 2024 recruitment process and offered the highest package of INR 43 LPA. Take a look at the table below depicting the SOA University placement details 2024:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 43 LPA
Companies visited	210

The SOA University placement percentage has not been released. However, the other placement details are out, which are as follows:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package	INR 43 LPA
Companies visited	210

An improving trend was recorded in the Siksha 'O' Anusandhan the highest package offered over the past three years. See the infographic below for a detailed analysis of SOA University placement package trends: