Admission 2025, Cutoff, Courses, Fees, Placement, Ranking

SOA

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan : Courses, Admission 2025, Fees, Placements, Rankings

Bhubaneswar, Odisha,

Approved By:AICTE

Private

Estd: 2007

Genders: Coed

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), lestablished in 2007, is a private university in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The university offers many Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral courses in areas like Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Management, Science, and Law. SOA is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is accredited by NAAC with an 'A++' Grade. It was ranked 14th in the University Category by NIRF Rankings 2024.

SOA University

SOA was founded as the Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER) in 1996 and received AICTE approval for B.Tech program. It was affiliated with Utkal University since its establishment. Between 2002 and 2007, SOA got affiliated with the Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT).

The university boasts a modern and well-equipped campus with all necessary facilities like classrooms, libraries, labs, hostels, sports areas, and healthcare services. SOA is known for quality education, experienced faculty, and good placement support. Many students get jobs in top companies every year. The university also provides scholarships to students who perform well in academics.

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) Highlights Table

Particular	Details
University Name	Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA)
Mode of Education	Regular (Full-time)
Departments	Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Law, Management, Science, and more
Courses Offered	Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral programs
Popular Courses	B.Tech, MBBS, B.Pharm, MBA, BBA, B.Sc, LLB
Mode of Admission	Entrance-based & Merit-based
Application Form Last Date	25 April 2025 (SAAT Round-1)
Admission Date	August, 2025
Recognition & Accreditations	UGC recognised, NAAC Grade A++ Accredited
Selection Criteria	Entrance Exams, Academic Scores, and Interviews (if needed)
Placement	Top recruiters include Wipro, TCS, Infosys, and Cognizant
University Type	Private
University Website	www.soa.ac.in

SOA University offers several UG and PG programs in different streams like Engineering, Pharmacy, Law, Management, Science, and Medicine. Admission is based on entrance exams or merit. The entrance exams accepted include SOA Admission Test (SAAT), JEE Main, NEET, CAT, MAT, etc., depending on the course.

To apply for UG programs, students must have passed class 12 with the required marks. For PG programs, students must have completed a bachelor’s degree in the related subject with the required score.

SOA Admission Eligibility Criteria 2025

For UG courses, students must pass Class 12 with the minimum required marks.
For PG courses, students must hold a relevant bachelor’s degree.
Entrance exams like SAAT, JEE Main, NEET, GATE, CAT, etc., are required for admission to some courses.
Selection is done based on exam scores and past academic records.

SOA Admission Dates & Events 2025

Event	Date (Tentative)
Last Date to Apply (SAAT)	25 April 2025 (Round-1)
Entrance Exam (SAAT)	April - May 2025
Result/Merit List	May 2025
Counselling/Interview	May - June 2025
Admission Confirmation	June 2025
Start of Classes	July 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is SOA approved by the government?

Yes, it is recognised by UGC and has been accredited by NAAC with an A++ Grade.

2.How can I get admission to SOA?

You can get admission through entrance exams or marks scored in school/college.

3. Can I get a scholarship at SOA?

Yes, many scholarships are provided to students based on marks and need.

4.What is SAAT?

SAAT is SOA’s entrance test for admission to different courses.

5.Are placements good at SOA?

Yes, many top companies come for placements and offer competitive salary packages.

6.What is the average salary after placement?

Students get an average salary package of INR 4–5 LPA, and some get up to INR 20 LPA.

7.Can I apply for more than one scholarship?

Yes, you can apply for multiple scholarships, but you may get only one based on the rules.