SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Bhubaneswar Answered Questions

For reserved category students, the admission criteria for M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy) at SOA University includes passing B.Sc. (Agriculture) / B.Sc. (Horticulture) from any recognised University, with an Overall Grade Point Average (OGPA) of at least 5.60/10.00 in ten-point scale for SC/ST/PwBD categories.

To get a seat in SOA University for B.Sc. in Optometry, 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 (40% for SC/ST and 45% for Physically Challenged candidates). The minimum age for admission is 17 years as on 31.12.2025. The course duration is 4 years.

The required documents for B.Sc. in Nursing (Basic) admission at SOA University are:
1. 10+2 marksheet
2. 10+2 certificate
3. Migration certificate
4. Conduct certificate
5. Caste certificate (if applicable)
6. Income certificate (if applicable)
7. Passport size photographs
8. Anti-ragging affidavit
9. Medical fitness certificate
10. Blood group certificate

Passed the 10+2 examination with atleast 50% marks in aggregate (Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English taken together) and 45% marks for SC / ST / OBC candidates.
The minimum age for admission shall be 17 years as on 31.12.2025.
The maximum age limit for admission shall be 35 years.

To apply for B.Sc. in Nursing (Basic) at SOA University, candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination with at least 50% marks in aggregate (Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English taken together) and 45% marks for SC / ST / OBC candidates. The minimum age for admission is 17 years as on 31.12.2025, and the maximum age limit is 35 years.
For final admission, candidates need to provide documents such as provisional admission letter, all marksheets and certificates in original from Class 10 onward, transfer certificate in original, conduct certificate (if available), migration certificate in original, caste certificate from competent authority in original (if applicable), physically handicapped certificate from IMS and SUM Hospital (applicable for PH candidate only), 2 sets of photocopies of documents, and 5 passport size photographs.
The fee to be paid for final admission is Rs. 90,000/- (Rs. 1,20,000 - Rs 30,000 paid for provisional admission).

Passed the 10+2 examination with at least 50% marks in aggregate (Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English taken together) and 45% marks for SC / ST / OBC candidates.
The minimum age for admission shall be 17 years as on 31.12.2025 and the maximum age limit for admission shall be 35 years.
For B.Sc. Nursing (Post Basic), passed B.Sc. Nursing (Basic/Post Basic) Degree with 55% aggregate from an Institution recognized by Indian Nursing Council with a minimum of one year experience either in teaching or clinical area after registration in respective State Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife.
Appear for the final admission on the specified date and venue with required documents, including:
Provisional Admission Letter
All Marksheets and Certificates in Original from Class 10 onward
Transfer Certificate in Original
Conduct Certificate (If Available)
Migration Certificate in Original
Caste Certificate from Competent Authority in Original (If Applicable)
Physically Handicapped Certificate from IMS and SUM Hospital (Applicable for PH Candidate Only)
2 sets of Photocopies of documents mentioned
5 Passport Size Photographs
Pay the required fee for final admission, which includes:
Rs. 90,000/- for B.Sc. Nursing (Basic/Post Basic) (Rs. 1,20,000 - Rs 30,000 paid for Provisional Admission)
Rs. 1,20,000 = Rs. 1,10,000/- toward annual tuition fee + Rs 5000/- towards Caution Deposit + Rs 5000/-