Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) (Lateral Entry) 

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.

The total tuition fee for the BTech programme at SOA University ranges between INR 5.1 Lakhs - INR 11 lakhs. This range of fees does not include the cost of the mess or the hostel fee. There is a range in the fee structure because the fee for each specialisation can be slightly different from the other. The BTech programme at SOA University is also provided as a three-year lateral entry programme and in this case, the candidates will not have to pay for the first year of the prgramme. The fee mentioned here is taken from unofficial sources and can be indicative.

Yes, students can be admitted for BTech without SAAT exam. But in that case, students must qualify for the national-level entrance exam related to the course. BTech admission at SOA University is based on SAAT exam or equivalent qualifying exam, such as JEE Main. 

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.

 

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.

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

Siksha O Anusandhan (SOA) has 10 constituent institutes through which they offer UG, PG and Doctoral Programs. The constituent institutes of SOA University are:

·       Institute of Technical Education and Research: Faculty of Engineering and Technology

·       Institute of Business and Computer Studies: Faculty of Management Sciences

·       School of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

·       School of Hotel Management: Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management

·       Institute of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry: Faculty of Veterinary Sciences

·       Institute of Medical Sciences & SUM Hospital: Faculty of Medical Sciences

·       Institute of Dental Sciences: Faculty of Dental Sciences

·       SUM Nursing Colleges: Faculty of Nursing

·       Institute of Agriculture Sciences: Faculty of Agriculture Sciences

·       SOA National Institute of Law: Faculty of Legal Studies

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:

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

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