SOA Admission 2026

Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan
Bhubaneswar, Odisha · SOA · Estd. 2007
UG Open PG Open PhD Open NAAC A+ NIRF #14
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SAAT 2026 typically held in March-May 2026. SOA 2026-27 MBBS through NEET UG (May 2026) with All-India Counselling. Apply at soa.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan

Siksha O Anusandhan (SOA), established in 1996 as the Institute of Technical Education and Research and declared a Deemed-to-be University in 2007 under the UGC Act, is a private deemed university located at Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar. The university is part of the SOA Trust founded by Dr. Manojranjan Nayak — a prominent Odisha educationist. SOA has grown to be one of the largest private deemed universities in eastern India and consistently ranks among the top private universities in NIRF.

SOA has 8 constituent institutes — Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER — engineering), Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital (medical), Institute of Dental Sciences, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Nursing, SOA School of Law, Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management, and SOA School of Hotel Management. The SUM Hospital is a 1500-bed teaching hospital. NAAC A++ accredited; Institute of Eminence (IoE) status considered.

B.Tech admissions through SAAT (SOA Aptitude Test) or JEE Main; MBBS through NEET UG; MD/MS through NEET PG; BDS through NEET UG; B.Pharm through SAAT; LLB through SAAT; MBA through CAT/CMAT/SAAT. PhD through SOA PhD entrance.

12,000
Total Seats
120
Courses
A+
NAAC
#14
NIRF Rank

Application fee: ₹1,500 (General) / ₹1,500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

SAAT / NEET UG / JEE Main
Conducted by SOA / NTA

B.Tech admissions through SAAT (SOA Aptitude Test) or JEE Main; MBBS through NEET UG; MD/MS through NEET PG; BDS through NEET UG; B.Pharm through SAAT; LLB through SAAT; MBA through CAT/CMAT/SAAT. CUET UG/PG accepted for select programmes. PhD through SOA PhD entrance.

Eligibility

B.Tech: Plus Two PCM 60% + SAAT/JEE Main. MBBS: PCB 50% + NEET UG. PG: bachelor 50%. MBA: bachelor 50% + CAT/CMAT/SAAT. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
SAAT 2026 Application 15 Jan 2026 — soa.ac.in Closed
SAAT 2026 Examination 20 Mar 2026 — soa.ac.in Closed
SOA Counselling 2026 25 May 2026 — soa.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.

SOA merit scholarships (top SAAT scorers get 50-100% fee waiver), SOA Trust scholarships, Odisha state Prerna Yojana, Central Sector Scholarship, AICTE PG Scholarship.

Reservations

Deemed university: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal; Government/NRI quota in medical.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan?
Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan admits students primarily through SAAT / NEET UG / JEE Main. 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 Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹1500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹1500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan 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 Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan accept SAAT / NEET UG / JEE Main scores?
SAAT / NEET UG / JEE Main is the primary basis for admission at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.