SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Bhubaneswar Answered Questions

No, the SOA University does not offer admission to the B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering course without meeting the 60% eligibility requirement in PCM. The candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with at least 60% marks and obtained at least 50% marks in Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the following subjects: Chemistry / Computer Science / Electronics / Information Technology / Biology / Informatics Practices / Biotechnology / Technical Vocational subject / Engineering Graphics / Business Studies / Entrepreneurship.

Yes, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) eligibility criteria differ for the reserved category candidates at SOA University. The candidates belonging to SC /ST / OBC category are eligible with 45% marks, whereas the general category candidates need at least 50% marks in their Bachelor's Degree.

No, direct admission is not available for the B.Sc. in Agriculture programme at SOA University. Admission is through SAAT 2025 (Mopup Round). The eligibility criteria include passing 10+2 examination with at least 60% marks in aggregate for General and OBC categories, and 50% marks in aggregate for SC, ST, and PH categories, with PCM/PCB/PCMB subject combinations.

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Computer Applications (MCA) at SOA University, a candidate should pursue a Bachelor's degree in any stream with Mathematics at the 10+2 level or at the graduation level, with an overall aggregate of 60% marks.

No, the SOA University does not offer admission to the B.Sc. in Agriculture course without meeting the 60% eligibility requirement in PCM for general and OBC categories. However, for SC, ST, and PH categories, the requirement is 50% marks in aggregate with PCM/PCB/PCMB subject combinations.

For admission to M.Sc. in Molecular Biology at Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), students should hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field like B.Sc. in Agriculture, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related discipline with a minimum of 60% marks (50% for the reserved categories). Admission is on the basis of the SOA Admission Test (SAAT); national-level entrance exams such as NEET or CUET are not necessary for this course. The course lasts for two years (four semesters), and the annual tuition fee is around INR 85,000, taking the overall programme fee to around INR 1.7 lakh. If you are eligible and do well in SAAT, you can get admitted. 

To get a seat in SOA University for B.Sc. in Medical Imaging Technology, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria, which includes being under 35 years old, having a 10+2 Science background with a pass percentage of more than 40%, and providing required documents such as a valid photo identity proof, 10th mark sheet and certificate, and 12th marks. The course fee is Rs. 85,000 per annum, with a scholarship of Rs. 10,000 per annum for scoring 60% and above in 10+2. Admission requirements include a valid photo identity proof, 10th mark sheet and certificate, and 12th marks.

To get a seat in SOA University for M.Sc. in Biotechnology, candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 50% marks. They must also meet the university's admission criteria, which includes a valid score in entrance exams like SAAT or GATE.

Passed minimum three years of Bachelor's Degree in Science, Commerce and Arts / B.E. / B.Tech. / MBBS / B.Pharm. / B.Sc. Agri. / BVSC / BHMS / BAMS / BDS / BPT / BHMCT / BBA / BCA examination or equivalent, from any recognised University with overall aggregate of 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC category) in both graduation and at (10+2) level.