JAU Junagarh Admission 2026

Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology
Bhubaneswar, Odisha · JAU Junagarh · Estd. 1962
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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OUAT UG admissions 2026 through OUAT Entrance Test (typically June 2026) and ICAR AIEEA UG. Updates at ouat.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology

Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), established in 1962 by the OUAT Act 1965 (operational from 1962 by the Government of Odisha), is the principal state agricultural university of Odisha and one of the oldest State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) in India — second only to GBPUAT Pantnagar (1960). Headquartered at Siripur, Bhubaneswar, OUAT was created to address Odisha's agriculture, fisheries, animal husbandry, forestry and home science education and research needs through the land-grant university model.

OUAT has 9 constituent colleges — College of Agriculture (Bhubaneswar), College of Agriculture (Chiplima, Sambalpur), College of Agriculture (Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi), College of Veterinary Sciences (Bhubaneswar), College of Fisheries (Rangeilunda, Berhampur), College of Forestry (Bhubaneswar), College of Home Science (Bhubaneswar), College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology (Bhubaneswar), College of Basic Sciences and Humanities (Bhubaneswar) — plus 4 KVKs and 14 Regional Research Stations. ICAR-accredited SAU.

UG admissions through OUAT Entrance Test (state quota 85%) and ICAR AIEEA UG (15% national quota). PG/PhD through ICAR AIEEA PG / AICE-JRF and OUAT-conducted entrances. The OUAT Entrance covers BSc Agri/Hort/Forestry/Fisheries, BVSc & AH, BTech Agri Engg and B.Sc Community Sciences.

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Application fee: ₹750 (General) / ₹375 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

OUAT Entrance Test / ICAR AIEEA UG
Conducted by Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology / NTA

UG admissions through OUAT Entrance Test (state quota 85%) and ICAR AIEEA UG (15% national quota). PG/PhD through ICAR AIEEA PG / AICE-JRF and OUAT-conducted entrances. OUAT Entrance covers BSc Agri/Hort/Forestry/Fisheries, BVSc & AH, BTech Agri Engg and B.Sc Community Sciences.

Eligibility

BSc Agri/Hort/Forestry: Plus Two PCB 50% (40% SC/ST) + OUAT Entrance/ICAR AIEEA. BVSc & AH: PCB + entrance. BTech Agri Engg: PCM + entrance. PG: bachelor in agri 60% + ICAR AIEEA PG. PhD: PG 60% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
OUAT Entrance Application 2026 15 Apr 2026 ouat.ac.in Closed
OUAT Entrance Examination 2026 10 Jun 2026 ouat.ac.in Upcoming
ICAR AIEEA UG 2026 01 Jun 2026 icar.nta.ac.in Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

OUAT merit scholarships, ICAR JRF/SRF for PG/PhD, Odisha state Prerna Yojana, Mukhyamantri Krushak Sahayata for agriculture students, Inspire Scholarship.

Reservations

State quota (85%): Odisha policy (SC 16.25%, ST 22.5%, SEBC 11.25%, EWS 10%); ICAR quota (15%): national policy.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology?
Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology admits students primarily through OUAT Entrance Test / ICAR AIEEA UG. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹750 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹375 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology accept OUAT Entrance Test / ICAR AIEEA UG scores?
OUAT Entrance Test / ICAR AIEEA UG is the primary basis for admission at Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.