SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Bhubaneswar Answered Questions

To get admission to B.Sc. in Optometry at SOA University, candidates must pass in +2 Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and/or Mathematics from a recognized board, with a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Mathematics taken together. The minimum age for admission is 17 years. The program is a 4-year course.

Yes, direct admission to SOA University's B.Sc. in Optometry programme is possible for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria, which includes passing +2 Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and/or Mathematics from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics taken together.

The eligibility criteria for B.Sc. in Optometry for reserved category candidates at SOA University differ. The minimum marks required for SC/ST candidates is 40% and for Physically Challenged candidates is 45% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics taken together, whereas for general candidates it is 50%.

The eligibility criteria for admission to SOA University for Int. M.Sc. in Biotechnology are:
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Botany / Zoology subjects from a recognised board or equivalent.
- They should have scored at least 60% marks in aggregate in the qualifying degree (55% for SC/ST categories).
- Admission to the integrated course is done through counselling based on the marks of the qualifying examination.

The SOA University offers admission to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) course based on the candidate passing a minimum of three years of Bachelor's Degree in various fields with an overall aggregate of 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC category).