SAAT 2020 – The last date to apply for SAAT 2020 is extended up to July 07, 2020. Candidates can apply using the direct link on this page or from admission.soa.ac.in. Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University has postponed SAAT 2020 has been postponed due to COVID-19 and the new exam date is yet to be announced. SAAT is an online exam, held for admission of candidates in UG / PG programs in disciplines like engineering, pharmacy, nursing, agriculture, law, management, hotel management etc. Apart from SAAT, admission in the University is also granted on the basis of national test examination like JEE Main, CLAT, GATE, NEET, GPAT etc. Check more details about SAAT 2020 from this page.
Latest: The last date to apply for SAAT 2020 has been extended up July 07, 2020, apply online here!
SAAT 2020
SAAT 2020 shall be conducted across 60 cities in the nation and to apply for the exam there is no application fee. To know all the important dates of SAAT 2020, check the table below:
| Events | Dates |
| Application form releases on | 01 Jan 2020 |
| Last date to apply for SAAT | |
| Release date of admit card | |
| Date of SAAT 2020 exam | |
| Date of result for B.Tech | to be notified |
| Choice filling for engineering only | to be notified |
| Counselling/Provisional admission for engg | to be notified |
| Result for all other courses | to be notified |
| Counselling for all other courses | to be notified |
SAAT 2020 Revised Date
SAAT 2020 new exam date is yet to be announced. It is expected that SOA will soon announce the new exam date of SAAT 2020. However, the application process has been extended up to July 07, 2020.
SAAT 2020 Application Form
To apply for SAAT 2020, candidates have to fill the online application form that releases on soa.ac.in. To fill in the application form, candidates have to follow the basic steps below:
Step 1: Click on the direct link available on this page or visit the official website admission.soa.ac.in.
Step 2: Next the candidates have to fill in the details asked in the form. The details to be entered are:
- Name
- Nationality
- Gender category
- Date of Birth
- Mobile number
- email id
- Selection of course
- Selection of exam enter
- Selection of exam date
- Communication address
Step 3: The last step is to upload a recent passport-sized image
Step 4: Check email for confirmation of the application form
Application Fee: There is no application fee for SAAT 2020 APPLY NOW!
Specification of documents to be uploaded in the application form: The candidates have to upload only a scanned image of a passport-sized photo. The specification of which is:
| Image | Size | Format |
| Scanned passport sized photo | less than 2020 KB | JPG / JPEG |
Eligibility Criteria for SAAT 2020
To be able to appear for SAAT 2020 and take admisison in various courses offered via it, candidates must fulfill the below given eleigibility criteria:
Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech
- General: Candidate should qualify the 12th standard by scoring 45% aggregate in the 12th examination.
- SC/ST/OBC: Candidate should qualify the 12th standard by scoring 40% aggregate in the 12th examination.
- Compulsory Subjects: Physics and Maths
- Optional Subjects: Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Biology, Informatics, Statistics, Technical Vocational subject.
Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech (LE)
- General: Passed or appearing in three year diploma examination in engineering with at least 45% marks.
- SC/ST/OBC: Passed or appearing in three year diploma examination in engineering with at least 40% marks.
or
- General: Passed or appearing in B.Sc. Degree with at least 45% marks.
- SC/ST/OBC: Passed or appearing in B.Sc. Degree with at least 40% marks.
Candidates must check the course wise eligibility needs from the website of the college before applying for the exam.
Eligibility Criteria for M.Tech
Obtained at least 50% marks (45% in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) at the qualifying Examination. However, candidates must check branch wise eligibikity from the websire of SOA at the time of filling the application form.
Eligibility Criteria for MCA
- Pass or appearing in three year Bachelor Degree in any discipline
- Minimum marks is 50% of marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to SC / ST / OBC Category)
- Mathematics at 10+2 level or at +3 level is compulsory
Candidates having business mathematics at +2 or +3 level are not eligible
Eligibility Criteria for MCA LE
- Pass or appearing in BCA, B.Sc. in Information Technology (H) and B.Sc. in Computer Science (H)
- Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 level or at Graduation Level is mandatory
- Atleast 50% of marks in aggregate (45% in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) is needed.
Eligibility Criteria for B.Pharm
- General: Candidate should qualify the 12th standard by scoring 45% aggregate in the 12th examination.
- SC/ST/OBC: Candidate should qualify the 12th standard by scoring 40% aggregate in the 12th examination.
- Compulsory Subjects: Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Biology (PCM or PCB).
Eligibility Criteria for M.Pharm
- Pass or appearing B.Pharm Degree examination
- Minimum marks of 55% (50% for the reserved category candidates) is needed
Eligibility Criteria for M.SC.
- Pass or appearing in Bachelor degree in Science / Agriculture / Pharmacy / Veterinary / Engineering & Technology / Medicine (MBBS/BDS) / Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics
- Atleast 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to SC / ST / OBC category) is needed
Eligibility Criteria for BHMCT
- General: Candidate should qualify the 12th standard by scoring 45% aggregate in the 12th examination.
- SC/ST/OBC: Candidate should qualify the 12th standard by scoring 40% aggregate in the 12th examination.
Eligibility Criteria for B.Sc. in Nursing (Basic)
- Lower age limit: 17 years as on 31 Dec 2018.
- General: Candidate should qualify the 12th standard by scoring 45% aggregate in the 12th examination.
- SC/ST/OBC: Candidate should qualify the 12th standard by scoring 40% aggregate in the 12th examination.
Eligibility Criteria for Post Basic B.Sc. in Nursing (Post Basic)
- Qualification: Candidate should qualify the GNM exam and registered with the State Nursing Council.
Eligibility Criteria for M.Sc. Nursing
- Pass in B.Sc. Nursing (Basic/Post Basic) degree with 55% aggregate
- Minimum of one year experience either in teaching or clinical area as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife.
Eligibility Criteria for BBA
- Qualification: Candidate should qualify the 12th standard from the recognized board.
- Compulsory Subjects: Mathematics
Eligibility Criteria for BBA
- Pass or appearing Bachelor Degree in Science, Commerce and Arts / B.E. / B.Tech. / MBBS / B.Pharm. / B.Sc. Agri. / BVSC / BHMS / BAMS / BDS / BPT / BHMCT / BBA / BCA examination.
- Atleast 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC category) is needed.
Eligibility Criteria for B.Sc. in Agriculture
- Lower age limit: 17 years as on 31 Dec 2018.
- General: Candidate should qualify the 12th standard by scoring 50% aggregate in the 12th examination.
- SC/ST/PH: Candidate should qualify the 12th standard by scoring 40% aggregate in the 12th examination.
Eligibility Criteria for BA LLB and BBA LLB
- General: Candidate should qualify the 12th standard by scoring 45% aggregate in the 12th examination.
- OBC: Candidate should qualify the 12th standard by scoring 42% aggregate in the 12th examination.
- SC/ST/PH: Candidate should qualify the 12th standard by scoring 40% aggregate in the 12th examination.
Eligibility Criteria for LLM
- Pass or appearing in bachelor degree in Law or studied Integrated Law courses
SAAT 2020 Exam Pattern
For the preparation of examination, candidate should know about the exam pattern. Below mentioned details are based as per the last year data. Candidate can check the below-mentioned exam pattern.
- Mode of Examination: The exam is held in online mode
- Language of the exam: The question paper is available in english language only
- Duration of exam: The exam is held for 2 hours
- Types of Question: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) are asked in the exam
- Total Number of Questions: Candidates have to attempt a total of 120 questions
| Programmes | Name of Subjects | Number of Questions |
| B.SC Agr/ B. Tech/B. Pharma | PCM | 120 |
| B.SC Agr/ B. Nursing/B. Pharma | PCB | 120 |
| M. Tech | M. Tech (respective subject as per the stream) | 120 |
| M. Sc Nursing | M. Sc Nursing | 120 |
| M. Pharma | M. Pharma | 120 |
| M. Sc (All) | M. Sc (All) | 120 |
| MBA, MHM, MHA, MTTM, MBA (Agribusiness) | MBA | 120 |
| Post Basic B. Sc Nursing | PB Nursing | 120 |
| LLM (First year) | LLM | 120 |
| M. Sc (Agriculture) | M. Sc Ag | 120 |
Only for Lateral Entry
| Programmes | Name of Subjects | Number of Questions |
| B. Tech (Lateral Entry) | LE B. Tech | 120 |
| B. Pharma (Lateral Entry) | LE B. Pharma | 120 |
| BHMCT (Lateral Entry) | LE BHMCT | 120 |
| MCA (Lateral Entry) | LE MCA | 120 |
SAAT 2020 Syllabus
SOA issues the syllabus of SAAT 2020 anually on soa.ac.in. The PDF file of the syllabus can be downloaded fro this page too. To do so click on the button below.
Preparation Tips for SAAT 2020
Candidates preparing for the SAAT 2020 examination can follow the preparation tips given here. Preparation tips help the candidates to prepare for the examination. SAAT 2020 exam preparation tips are given below-
Time Table: Before the exam, preparation candidate should make the timetable this will help the candidate to make the estimate that which particular subject will take more or less time and from the time table candidate can occupy the time in an efficient manner.
Subject Notes: For studying candidate need the study material but in the study material every topic is given in the vast so candidate should make notes for the particular subjects this will help the candidates for the preparation of the exam.
Mock Test: By giving the mock test candidate can judge itself that it which question or in which subject he/she should need to prepare more. Candidate should give the mock tests at a regular interval this will help the candidate to know that where he/she is lacking. By giving the mock tests confidence is also build up in the candidates.
Health/Wealth: For the preparation of the examination candidate should take care of there health by taking healthy food and by taking proper rest. If the candidate will not take proper rest he/she will not be able ton concentrated on his/her studies.
Positive Attitude: Candidate should take things in a positive manner that he/she can crack the examination and can achieve their goal in a successful manner.
Important Books for SAAT 2020
Candidates can refer the below-mentionedd books for the preparation of SAAT 2020 entrance examination.
| Important Books | Link to Buy |
|---|---|
| Objective Chemistry for Engineering Entrances – Vol. 1 | Click Here |
| Wiley’s Textbook of Zoology for NEET and other Medical Entrance Examinations, 2019ed | Click Here |
| A Perfect Solution of Management Entrance Exam/OPENMAT | Click Here |
| NCHMCT-JEE: National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Exam (Previous Years Papers) | Click Here |
| Chapterwise Topicwise Solved Papers Mathematics for Engineering Entrances | Click Here |
| Objective Physics for Engineering Entrances – Vol. 1 | Click Here |
SAAT 2020 Admit Card
SAAT 2020 admit card is issued to all the regustered candidates of SAAT 2020. To download the admit card, candidates have to use their login details. Admit card contains details like – name of the candidate, photograph, programme, subject, address of the candidate, address of the test centre allotted and test schedule.
How to Download Admit Card: Admit card is issued under the login of the candidates online only. To download the same candidates have to use their login details.
How to carry SAAT admit card: Candidate should bring the one valid ID proof (aadhaar card, pan card, voter ID card, passport) along with hard copy of SAAT admit card.
SAAT 2020 Result
SAAT 2020 result is based on the marks scored by the candidates in the examination. Candidates can check their result in the form given below:
- Rank card: rabk card is issued individually to all the candidates who have appeared for SAAT 2020. To download the same, candidates have to use their respective logins.
- Merit List: SAAT qualifiers can check their names in the merit list and appear in the counselling rounds accordingly.
One merit list for the candidates seeking admission to B.Tech
Merit List is drawn on the basis of marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
One merit list for the candidates seeking admission to B.Pharm. / B.Sc. Agriculture course
This list is based on the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology.
One each for the Candidates of diploma streams seeking admission under Lateral Entry scheme
This merit list is drwan lateral entry in B.Tech., MCA, B.Pharm, and BHMCT courses.
Merit list for PG courses in:
MCA
M.Tech. (branch wise)
M.Sc. (All)
M.Sc. Agriculture
MBA
MHA
MHM
M.Pharm.
LLM
M.Sc. Nursing courses
One merit list each for the below given UG courses:
BHMCT
B.A. LL.B. (H)
BBA LL.B. (H)
LL.B. (H)
BBA
BCA Courses
B.Sc. Nursing
Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Courses
Apart from that, merit list for admission is also drawn based on the reservation category for all the courses except for the lateral entry courses.
SAAT 2020 Counselling
The counselling is based on SAAT or national level entrance exam scores. Separate merit list is prepared for admission via both of these channels and as per which the counselling and seat allotments are done. The general process is as follows:
- Online/Offline counselling is done based on the merit and preference of the candidate.
- The schedule of counselling is intimated after the ranks if the candidates is published online.
- During final admission, all certificates in original is verified. For record of the Institutes, 2 sets of attested copies of the certificates and mark sheets are collected from the students at the time of admission.
Documents to be carried on the day of final admission:
- Admit card of SAAT 2020
- Rank card of SAAT 2020
- Proof of Identity (Aadhaar)
- Original sate of birth certificate / class 10certificate
- Original School / College leaving certificate
- Class 12 Certificate
- 12th Mark Sheet and 10th Mark Sheet
- Diploma / Bachelor’s degree certificate (for Lateral Entry Candidates)
- Diploma / Bachelor’s degree mark sheet (for Lateral Entry Candidates)
- Bachelor’s degree certificate (for MCA / M.Tech. / M.Pharm. / M.Sc. Nursing / M.Sc. All / MBA/MHA/MTTM/ MHM/MBA-Agribusiness)
- Bachelor’s degree mark sheet (for MCA / M.Tech. / M.Pharm. / M.Sc. Nursing / M.Sc. All /MBA/MHA/MTTM / MHM/MBA-Agribusiness)
- Receipt of Rs. 50,000/- paid online during provisional admission.
- Balance fee in the form of a demand draft / NEFT.
- Any other relevant certificate as mentioned in the counseling notice
- Two sets of attested photocopy of all original documents.
- Four recent passport size coloured photographs
- Caste Certificate in the prescribed format along with the original caste certificate.
Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan 2020 Admission Process
Candidates can check below the image of the flow of the admission process of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan 2020:
Reservation in Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan
The reservation in the institute is as follows. Admission is all the courses is based on the reservation criteria given in the table.
| Category | Reservation |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| PH | 3% |
| Female candidates | 30% |
Note: No reservation rules are applicable for lateral entry admissions
Courses offered via SAAT 2020
The following courses are offered via SAAT 2020:
- Engineering
- Pharmacy
- Nursing
- Agriculture
- Law
- Management
- Hotel Management
- M.Sc General Science
- Doctoral Programme
Fee Structure for Siksha o Anusandhan Admission 2020
Candidates can see the below the fee details of the University:
| Course | Fees per annum |
| B.Tech | Rs. 2,35,000 |
| B.Tech. (NRI) | Rs. 3,35,000 |
| Lateral Entry B.Tech | Rs. 2,29,000 |
| M.Tech / MCA / Lateral Entry MCA | Rs. 1,30,000 |
| BCA | Rs. 1,00,000 |
| MBA | Rs. 2,75,000 |
| MBA (Hospital Administration) | Rs. 1,00,000 |
| BBA | Rs. 1,00,000 |
| BHMCT | Rs. 85,000 |
| Lateral Entry BHMCT | Rs. 75,000 |
| BBA (Hospitality and Culinary Management) | Rs, 85,000 |
| MBA in HM | Rs. 85,000 |
| B.Pharm | Rs. 1,30,000 |
| B.Pharm. (NRI) | Rs. 1,90,000 |
| Lateral Entry B.Pharm | Rs. 1,30,000 |
| M.Pharm. | Rs. 1,38,000 |
| B.Sc. (Agriculture) | Rs. 1,65,000 |
| B.Sc. (Agriculture) (NRI) | Rs. 2,40,000 |
| M.Sc. (Agriculture) | Rs. 1,25,000 |
| B.Sc. (Nursing) (Basic /Post Basic) | Rs. 1,10,000 |
| B.Sc. (Nursing) (Basic /Post Basic) (NRI) | Rs. 1,45,000 |
| M.Sc. (Nursing) | Rs. 1,30,000 |
| B.A. LL.B (H) | Rs. 1,10,000 |
| B.B.A. LL.B (H) | Rs. 1,10,000 |
| LL.B. (H) | Rs. 85,000 |
| LL.M. | Rs. 1,10,000 |
| M.Sc. (All except Nursing & Agriculture) | Rs. 85,000 |
| Integrated Biotechnology | Rs. 85,000 |
Siksha ‘o’ Anusandhan Admission 2020 Scholarship
Candidates can check below the scholarship facility available in the university:
B.Tech. scholarship schemes:
| Criteria | Fees per annum |
| Securing more than 90% marks both in 10th & +2 Exam | Rs. 45,000 |
| Securing more than 80% marks both in 10th & +2 Exam | Rs. 35,000 |
| Securing more than 70% marks both in 10th & +2 Exam | Rs. 25,000 |
| Securing more than 65% marks both in 10th & +2 Exam | Rs. 15,000 |
For more scholarship schemes, candidates can check this link – SOA scholarship schemes of all courses.
About Siksha ‘o’ Anusandhan
Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University is located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. To take admission in this university the candidates have to qualify the entrance test – SAAT (Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University Admission Test). Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University Admission is also offered based on the national level entrance exam scores like JEE Main, CAT, CLAT, etc, as per admission in the course applied for. The university offers various courses in Engineering, Medical, Management, Agriculture, Law, etc.
Get admission in the university
SAAT 2020 Exam Frequently Asked Questions
Ans : No, if you have national level entrance exam scores then you can apply for Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University admission directly.
Ans : Yes based on 10+2 scores, candidates can claim scholarship schemes at SOA.
Ans : SAAT is held for admission in all the courses at UG and PG level both
Ans : The official website is soa.ac.in.
Official Website: www.soa.ac.in
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