Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University (SOA), formerly known as SOA University is a private Deemed-to-be University established in the year 2007 in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. SOA University is UGC-approved and accredited by NAAC with an A++ grade. It is one of the 35 universities in India to be ranked internationally by QS. The university has topped the overall chart in the state and ranked 26 overall by NIRF India Rankings 2023. SOA University has been ranked at 26th position by NIRF 2023. The university is accredited by ABET, USA. SOA University offers UG, PG and doctoral courses in the disciplines of Engineering, Pharmacy, Management, Sciences etc. A total of 13 Programs offered at SOA University are accredited by NBA. 

  • Admission to SOA University is done on the basis of SAAT (Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Admission Test).
  • SOA University also accepts CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ JEE Main/ GPAT/ GATE/ NEET/ CLAT for admissions in various courses. 
  • Admissions to MBBS, BDS, MD/MS & MDS at SOA University is through NEET only. 
  • The semester-wise fee for B.Tech at SOA University ranges from INR 1,17,500 to INR 1,37,500. 
  • Scholarships offered by SOA University range between INR 10,000 – INR 35,000 Per Annum depending on the course opted. 

SOA University offers world-class infrastructure empowering students for a brighter future. As per the latest data collected for the year 2022, SOA University placements saw a participation of 164 recruiters in the year 2022. SOA University's highest package has increased by in terms of percentage. It has reached up to INR 42 LPA. The top recruiters at SOA University Placement were Microsoft, Amazon, Finastra, Robert Bosch, Dell, PWC, Kloudgin, Deloitte, HP Inc, Temenos, Informatica, MAQ Software, NPCI, Salesforce and Rapyuta Robotics, etc.

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SOA University Highlights

Here are the important highlights of SOA University: 

SOA University Highlights
Name of the University  Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University - [SOA]
Location  J-15, Khandagiri Marg,
Dharam Vihar, Jagamara,
Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751030
Established | University Type 2007 | Private Deemed-to-be University
NIRF Ranking 2023 26
Accredited by NAAC with ‘A++’ grade, NBA, NABH, NABL, ICAR
Approved by UGC
International Accreditation ABET, USA
Entrance Exam National: CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ JEE Main/ GPAT/ GATE/ NEET/ CLAT University: SAAT
Courses Offered UG, PG & Ph.D
Application Mode Online
Admission Helpdesk 090400 03290
Top Recruiters Cognizant, Infosys, IBM, Wipro, Bosch, Amazon, Asian Paints, Deloitte, HCL, Nestle
Official Website https://www.soa.ac.in/ 

SOA University Admission Dates 2023

SOA University Admission 2023 is open for various UG, PG and Ph.D courses. Candidates can apply online for admission on the official website of SOA University. 

Here are the important dates for SOA University Admission. 

SOA University SAAT Admission 2023
SAAT 2023 Commencement of Application Submission February 1, 2023
SAAT 2023 Exam Date April 23 – 30, 2023
SAAT 2023 Declaration of Result To be Announced 
SOA University Admission Dates 2023-2024
JEE Main 2024 Application Form Date December 15, 2023
JEE Main 2024 Application Form Last Date January 10, 2024
JEE Main 2024 Exam Date January 23, 2024 to January 30, 2024
JEE Main 2024 Result Date February 5, 2024
GATE 2024 Application Form  August 31, 2023
GATE 2024 Application Form Last Date September 29, 2023
GATE 2024 Exam Date February 3, 4, 10 and 11, 2024
GATE 2024 Result Release Date March 16, 2024
NEET 2023 Application Form Release Date March 6, 2023
Last date to fill NEET 2023 Application Form April 6, 2023 (11:50 PM)
NEET 2023 Exam Date May 7, 2023
NEET 2023 Result Date June 13, 2023
NEET 2023 Counselling Begins July 20, 2023
CAT 2023 Registration Begins August 2, 2023 (10 AM)
CAT 2023 Exam Date  November 26, 2023
MAT 2023 Availability of Application Form 1st week of October 2023
MAT 2023 Entrance Exam date (Paper-Based Examination) 2nd week of December 2023
MAT 2023 Entrance Exam date (Computer-Based Examination) 3rd week of December 2023
MAT 2023 Result Announcement January 2023

SOA University Rankings

SOA University is one of the top-ranked universities in India by various national and international ranking agencies. It has been ranked 26th in the Overall Category in NIRF Ranking 2023.

Here is SOA University Rankings in different fields through the top-ranking agencies: 

Agency  Category  Rank 
NIRF 2023 Overall  26
University  15
Research 49
Engineering 27
Dental 9
Medical 16
Law 8
Management 57 
Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE International Rankings) THE World University Rankings 2020  & 2021 1001+
Engineering & Technology/Computer Science  601-800
Health Sciences (Clinical, Pre-Clinical & Health Science category) 601+
Emerging Economies University of the World 2020 401-500
Times Asia University 2020 401+
Young University Ranking 351-400
QS World University Rankings Overall  1001-1200 (26th)

SOA University Courses & Fees 2023 

SOA University offers various UG, PG & Doctoral courses in the discipline of Engineering, Pharmacy, Management, Sciences etc. At the Undergraduate level, SOA University offers B.Tech, BBA, B.Pharma, B.Sc and LLB. At the Postgraduate level, it offers M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, M.Pharma, LLM, MS, MD and MDS. The university also offers Ph.D. programs in various specializations at the Doctoral level. 

Here are the complete details about SOA University Courses & Fee

Course Course Details  Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
B.Tech Duration: 4 Years
Course Fee: INR 1,17,500 – INR 1,37,500 Per Semester
Specializations: Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Science & Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering & Mechanical Engineering 		 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates) SAAT/ JEE Main
BBA Duration: 3 Years
Course Fee: INR 75,000 Per Semester		 10+2 or equivalent in any stream with at least 50% marks (45% in case of SC / ST category).  SAAT 
B.Pharma  Duration: 4 Years
Course Fee: INR 90,000 Per Semester		 10+2 in English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics / Biology with 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) SAAT 
BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.) Duration: 5 years
Course Fee: INR 75,000 Per Semester		 10+2 examination in any discipline with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for reserved category candidates) SAAT/CLAT
M.Tech Duration: 2 Years
Course Fee: INR 75,000 Per Semester
Specializatons: Structural Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Power Systems & Power Electronics, Communication System Engineering, Heat Power & Thermal Engineering		 B.E/ B.Tech or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) SAAT/GATE
MBA  Duration: 2 Years
Course Fee: INR 1,75,000 Per Semester		 Graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates) SAAT/CAT/MAT/XAT
MCA Duration: 2 Years
Course Fee: INR 90,000 Per Semester		 Graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates) SAAT/GATE
M.Pharma Duration: 2 Years
Course Fee: INR 90,000 Per Semester
Specializations: Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Analysis & Pharmacology		 B.Pharm with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates) SAAT/GPAT
LLM  Duration:1 Year
Course Fee: INR 75,000 Per Semester		 LLB or Integrated Law with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks SAAT/CLAT
MBBS Duration: 5.5 Years
Course Fee: INR 19,60,000 Per Annum		 Graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks NEET
BDS Duration: 4.5 Years
Course Fee: INR 5,50,000 Per Annum		 Graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks NEET

SOA University Admission 2023

Admissions to various courses offered by SOA University are based on either Siksha O Anusandhan Admissions Test (SAAT) or CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ JEE Main/ GPAT/ GATE/ NEET/ CLAT qualifying examinations. Online/ Offline counseling at SOA University is done based on the merit and preference of the candidate. The final selection of the candidate is through counseling for a course. 

Selection Criteria for SOA University Admission 2023

For seeking admission to various courses offered by SOA University, applicants will be selected on the basis of the following exams:

  • Candidates applying for UG and PG courses in the disciplines of Engineering, Pharmacy, Nursing, Law, Hotel Management, Agriculture and Management will be selected on the basis of SAAT.
  • Other acceptable exams for UG and PG courses are as follows:
Course Entrance Test
Engineering JEE Main
GATE
Medical and Dental NEET
Law CLAT
Management CAT
MAT
XAT
Pharmacy GPAT

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SOA University Cutoff 2023

SOA University expected cutoff for the year 2023 is given below:

Course Name  CAT ATMA MAT
MBA Hospital Management 25 60 64 

SOA University Placement 2023

The number of companies visiting SOA Campus for placements has increased over the years. Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Placement 2023 has not been concluded yet.SOA University placements saw a participation of 164 recruiters in the year 2022. SOA University’s highest package has reached up to INR 42 LPA.  Around 7 new recruiters participated in SOA University Placements Drive. The Training and Placement Cell SOA University mainly focuses on guiding the students for placement and subsequent careers, higher education and entrepreneurship.The cell takes care of the holistic development of students with many inclusive activities such as Career Mentoring in form of continuous guidance and profiling of students, Aptitude Training, Reasoning Skills, Enhancing Functional Subject Knowledge, General Awareness, Industry Orientation, Soft Skills, Group Discussion and Personal Interview Skills.

Given below is the table representing the highlights of SOA University Placements:

Particulars Statistics 
Job Offers during the Day Zero Dream Campus Drive 30%
Highest-Package Offered (Amazon) INR 46 LPA
Average Annual Salary  INR 6.3 LPA
Offers from MNCs  55% 

SOA University Top-Recruiters 

Some of the top recruiters at SOA University Placements are as follows: 

SOA Univerity Top Recruiters
Infosys Cognizant DXC Capgemini Capgemini
Wipro NIIT Technologies Infogain Global Edge V-Construct
L&T Technologies Microsoft Amazon PWC HP Inc
Rapyuta Robotics Deloitte MAQ Software Accenture Adobe
Flipcart  Goorej Hindware ICICI Bank Lakme

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SOA University Scholarship 2023

SOA University offers various merit scholarships under all the programs. Given below are the details about some major SOA University Scholarships. 

Course Eligibility Criteria Scholarship Amount
B.Tech. (CSE & CSIT) Securing more than 90%–70% marks both in 10th & +2 Exam. INR 15,000 –35,000 Per Annum for Four Years. 
B.Pharma Securing more than 60% in both 10th & +2 Exam INR 10,000 Per Annum for Four Years.
Lateral Entry (B.Pharm.) Securing more than 90%–80% marks in Diploma. INR 10,000 – INR 15,000 Per Annum for Three Years.

B.Tech. (CE, EE, EEE, ECE & ME

 Securing more than 80%–60% marks both in 10th & +2 Exam INR 15,000 –35,000 Per Annum for Four Years.
Lateral Entry (B.Tech.) Securing more than 90%-75% marks both in 10th & Diploma\Equivalent INR 15,000 –35,000 Per Annum for Three Years.
B.Sc.(H) (Agriculture) Securing more than 80%-70% marks both in 10th & +2 Exam INR 10,000 – INR 15,000 Per Annum for Three Years.
BCA Securing 60% in both 10th & +2 Exam INR 10,000 Per Annum for Three Years.
MCA Securing 60% in 10th and 12th Exam INR 12,500 Per Annum for Two Years.

B.Sc. (Nursing)

 Securing more than 80%-70% marks both in 10th & +2 Exam INR 10,000 – INR 15,000 Per Annum for Three Years.
BBA Securing 60% in both 10th & +2 Exam INR 10,000 Per Annum for Three Years.
BBA LLB (H) /BA LLB (H)

Securing 60% in both 10th & +2 Exam

 INR 10,000 Per Annum for Three Years.

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SOA University Constituent Institutes

Here is the list of SOA University Constituent Institutes.

  • ITER: Faculty of Engineering and Technology
  • IMS & SUM Hospital: Faculty of Medical Sciences
  • IBCS: Faculty of Management Sciences
  • IDS: Faculty of Dental Sciences    
  • SPS: Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • SNC: Faculty of Nursing
  • SHM: Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management
  • IAS: Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
  • IVS & AH: Faculty of Veterinary Sciences
  • SNIL: Faculty of Legal Studies

SOA University Facilities

SOA University offers numerous facilities to its students which include hostel, mess, indoor & outdoor games etc. SOA University charges INR 40,000 Per Annum as mess fees that is to be paid annually. The major facilities offered by the institute have been briefly explained below. 

SOA University Hostel

SOA University offers great hostel facilities for its students. Here is the information about the same. 

Particulars Amount
Boarding Charges (A/c.) – 2 occupancy INR 1,20,000 Per Annum
Boarding Charges (A/c.) – 3 occupancy INR 90,000 Per Annum
Boarding Charges (A/c.) – 4 occupancy INR 80,000 Per Annum
Boarding Charges (Non-A/c.) INR 50,000 Per Annum

SOA University Campus

  • SOA University has active student clubs such as Aero Club ITER, Danza, Fashion Club, ITER Robotics Club, Jaago, Srishti, Toneelstuk & Virtual Showreel. 
  • In collaboration with BSCL, SOA University has conducted Workshops on Safe Campus Safe City, Better Style Better Life, Awareness against Gender Violence, Planted close to 2000 saplings, and many more.

SOA University FAQs

Ques. What is the reservation criteria for admission at SOA University?

Ans. The reservation criteria for admission at SOA University are as follows:

  • 15% and 7.5% seats in all programs are reserved respectively for candidates belonging to Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe by birth.
  • OBC candidates are only eligible for mark relaxation.
  • 3% seats are reserved for physically handicapped (PH) candidates for admission to engineering & technology/ Medical/ Dental/ MBA / MCA/ HMCT/ Pharmacy/ Nursing/ Law/ Biotechnology/ Agriculture courses and candidates are eligible to be considered under Physically Handicapped Category for admission to these courses.
  • 30% of seats under each category for all the programs (except for MBBS and BDS courses) are reserved for women candidates.
  • No reservation norms are applicable for lateral entry admissions.

Ques. Does SOA University provide scholarships?

Ans. Yes, SOA University provides scholarships on the basis of merit to selected students seeking admission in various courses offered by the university. The scholarship amount depending on the courses opted ranges between INR 10,000 – INR 35,000 Per Annum. 

Ques. What is SAAT?

Ans. Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Admission Test (SAAT) is a national-level entrance test conducted by Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University. The test is being conducted for different programs offered in constituent institutes/ schools of the university. The test is primarily a multiple-choice type written test and the standard of the test is comparable with another national level entrance test. Shortlisted candidates will be called to attend counseling for admission into various programs of the university.

Ques. Is SOA University a government university?

Ans. No, SOA University is private Deemed-to-be University established in the year 2007. 

Ques. What are the courses offered by SOA University?

Ans. The courses offered by SOA University are B.Tech, BBA, B.Pharma, B.Sc and LLB, M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, M.Pharma, LLM, MS, MD and MDS. The university also offers a Ph.D. program in various specializations at the Doctoral level. 

Ques. Is SOA University a good university?

Ans. SOA University UGC-approved and was re-accredited by NAAC on May 10, 2022 with an A++ grade for a period of 7 years. The university has ranked 26 overall by NIRF India Rankings 2023.

Ques. Who are the top recruiters at SOA University Placements?

Ans. The top recruiters at SOA University Placements are Microsoft, Amazon, Finastra, Robert Bosch, Dell, PWC, Kloudgin, Deloitte, HP Inc, Temenos, Informatica, MAQ Software, NPCI, Salesforce and Rapyuta Robotics, etc.

Ques. Can I get direct admission in SOA University?

Ans. Admission to various UG & PG courses at SOA University is done through Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Admission Test (SAAT). Besides SAAT, the university also offers admissions to candidates appearing for national-level entrance exams such as CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ JEE Main/ GPAT/ GATE/ NEET/ CLAT. 

Ques. What is the fee for MCA at SOA University?

Ans. SOA University charges INR 90,000 Per Semester fee for MCA. 

Ques. What is the rank of SOA University in NIRF?

Ans. SOA University has overall ranked 26 by NIRF India Rankings 2023.

Ques. How can I check my SAAT result?

Ans. The result of the SAAT entrance exam will be declared on the official website of the university. A separate merit list for various courses will be prepared on the basis of the SAAT results. Students should visit the website for updates on the result and other notifications.