SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Bhubaneswar Answered Questions

M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy) at SOA University can be chosen due to its accredited programs, comprehensive curriculum covering essential topics, and potential job opportunities in the growing agriculture industry. Additionally, the university provides guidance, and for private agriculture courses, it is considered the best in Odisha. After graduation, various paths are available, including government examinations.

The admission criteria for Int. M.Sc. in Biotechnology at SOA University for reserved category students is as follows:
- Candidate shall have passed 10+2 Examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Botany / Zoology as subjects with a minimum of 45% marks.
- The total fee for the course is INR 50,000 per semester.
- One Time Fees include Counselling Fees = INR 1,000 Admission Fees = INR 4,000 Institute Caution Money (refundable) = INR 5,000.
- Hostel Fees range from INR 55,000 to INR 1,25,000 p.a.
- Hostel Caution Deposit is INR 5,000 and Mess Charges are INR 40,000 p.a.

Yes, there are overhead expenses during B.Sc. in Agriculture at SOA University. These include:
1. Annual Mess Charges: ₹30,000/-
2. Transportation Fee (For Day Boarders, Optional): ₹15,000/-
3. Other expenses like caution deposit, counselling/admission fee etc.

The candidate should pursue the Science stream, specifically with 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, to be eligible for admission to the B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering at SOA University.

Candidate shall have passed Bachelor degree in Science / Agriculture / Pharmacy / Veterinary / Engineering & Technology / Medicine (MBBS/BDS) / Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics or equivalent from any recognised University with at least 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to SC / ST / OBC category).

The documents required for M.Sc. in Biotechnology admission at SOA University are:
1. Bachelor degree in Science / Agriculture / Pharmacy / Veterinary / Engineering & Technology / Medicine (MBBS/BDS) / Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics or equivalent from any recognised University.
2. Marksheet of Bachelor degree.
3. Certificate of Bachelor degree.
4. Proof of age.
5. Proof of residence.
6. Caste certificate (if applicable).
7. Migration certificate (if applicable).

The candidate should pursue the Science stream with subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, Biology, Informatics Practices, Biotechnology, Technical Vocational subject, Engineering Graphics, Business Studies, or Entrepreneurship to be eligible for admission to the B.Tech in Computer Science and Information Technology at SOA University.

The documents required for eligibility verification during B.Sc. in Agriculture admissions at SOA University include:
- 10+2 examination mark sheet and pass certificate
- Bachelor degree examination mark sheet and pass certificate (for Master's program)
- Proof of age
- Proof of category (if applicable)
- English proficiency proof

Candidate shall have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with at least 60% marks (50% in case of SC / ST / OBC category) and must have obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidate belongs to SC / ST / OBC category) in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Pass in +2 Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and/or Mathematics from a recognised board of the country individually in each subject and with minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics taken together (40% for SC/ST and 45% for Physically Challenged candidates). The minimum age for admission shall be 17 years as on 31.12.2025.