SHUATS Entrance Exam 2027 is the SHUATS Online Entrance Test (SOET) of Sam Higginbottom University, Prayagraj. It is needed only for agriculture-related programmes and B.Pharm; B.Sc Nursing uses SOETN and health sciences use SOETHS. Most other courses admit without a test. SOET is a home-based online test, expected twice a week from February 2027.
SHUATS Entrance Exam 2027
Which SHUATS programmes need SOET, SOETN or SOETHS in 2027, the expected dates, how to apply, eligibility and the test format.
| Full name | SHUATS Online Entrance Test (SOET); separate tests SOETN (Nursing) and SOETHS (Health Sciences) |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS), Prayagraj |
| Exam level | University level |
| Courses / Purpose | SOET: agriculture-related UG/PG and B.Pharm; SOETN: B.Sc Nursing; SOETHS: BMLS, BMRIT, BPT, MPT, MMLS |
| Exam date | SOET expected twice a week from February 2027; SOETN and SOETHS expected June 2027 |
| Application | One common online form for all routes; 2027 form expected to open in February 2027 |
| Application fee | Rs 1,000 (2026-27 form) |
| Eligibility | UG: 10+2 with the programme's minimum marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST/PwD); PG: relevant bachelor's degree |
| Mode | AI-based remotely proctored online test on your own laptop or desktop |
| Selection | SOET qualifying result; SOETN/SOETHS merit. Most other courses (B.Tech CSE, BCA, MBA): direct admission, no test |
| Official website | shuats.edu.in |
Which SHUATS programmes need the entrance exam in 2027?
Only some SHUATS programmes need an entrance test. In the 2026-27 admission procedure, SOET covered the agriculture-related programmes and B.Pharm listed in Table 1.1. Nursing and health sciences have their own tests, and most other programmes give direct admission through Open Online Counselling with no test.
| Route | Programmes (2026-27 list) | How you are selected |
|---|---|---|
| SOET (Table 1.1) | B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry; B.Tech Agricultural Engineering, Dairy Technology, Food Technology; B.Pharm; 15 M.Sc (Agri) and M.Sc (Hort) programmes | Pass SOET, then choose a programme from the seats open in your category |
| SOETN (Table 1.2) | B.Sc Nursing | SOETN merit, separate Christian and General merit lists, offline counselling |
| SOETHS (Table 1.4) | BMLS, BMRIT, BPT, MPT, MMLS | 80% SOETHS marks plus 20% Class 12 PCB marks (UG) or graduation marks (PG) |
| Open Online Counselling (Table 1.3) | Most other courses, e.g. B.Tech CSE, Biotechnology, BCA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BA, B.Ed, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, other M.Sc, diplomas and certificates | Direct admission, no entrance test |
The M.Sc programmes under SOET are Agronomy, Vegetable Science, Floriculture and Landscaping, Fruit Science, Post Harvest Management, Plantation Spices Medicinal and Aromatic Crops, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Plant Genetic Resources, Seed Science and Technology, Agricultural Extension and Education, Agricultural Economics, Soil Science and Agri-Business Management.
Other M.Sc (Agri), M.Sc Forestry and M.Tech programmes, including agricultural engineering ones, are under Open Online Counselling. After the SOET rounds, SHUATS may also offer vacant SOET seats through Open Online Counselling; in 2026 this began on 1 July. The 2027-28 lists may change, so check the new admission procedure when it is out.
SHUATS Entrance Exam 2027 Important Dates
SHUATS has not announced 2027-28 dates; the dates below are expected from the 2026 schedule, in which the form opened on 1 February 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application | February 2027 Expected |
| Exam (SOET) | February 2027 Expected |
| SOET-2027 result | February 2027 Expected |
| SOETN-2027 exam (SOETN (Nursing)) | June 2027 Expected |
| SOETHS-2027 exam (SOETHS (Health Sciences)) | June 2027 Expected |
| Merit list (SOETN / SOETHS) | June 2027 Expected |
| Counselling (SOETN / SOETHS) | July 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for SHUATS Entrance Exam 2027
You apply through one common online application form that covers SOET, SOETN, SOETHS and Open Online Counselling. The 2027-28 form is not open yet; it will be linked from the admissions section of shuats.edu.in.
Apply Online for SHUATS SOET 2027
Applications for SHUATS SOET 2027 are expected in February 2027.
- Open the SHUATS admissions page from shuats.edu.in and click the online application form.
- Register as a first-time user with your name, email ID, 10-digit mobile number and the programme you are interested in. Log in with the password you receive.
- Fill in the application form and pay the application fee online.
- For SOET, download your admit card and take the test on the scheduled day from your own laptop or desktop.
- Check your result, which SOET gives within 3 days of the test.
- If you qualify, choose your programme, upload your documents within 72 hours and pay the fee within 48 hours of the provisional admission letter.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Common online application form (2026-27) | Rs 1,000 |
SOETN and SOETHS have their own last dates. In 2026 the Nursing form closed on 11 June and the Health Sciences form ran from 1 May to 12 June 2026.
Who can apply for SHUATS Entrance Exam 2027?
For UG programmes you need 10+2 with the minimum marks set for that programme, with a 5% relaxation for SC, ST and differently abled candidates. For PG programmes you need a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) meeting the programme’s minimum.
- Students appearing in Class 12 or the final degree exam can apply and take the test. In 2026 they had to submit proof of passing by 30 September 2026.
- B.Sc Nursing follows INC norms, B.Pharm follows PCI norms, and B.Ed and M.Ed follow NCTE norms.
- Programme-wise minimum marks are in the SHUATS prospectus. The 2026 prospectus PDF link on the admission site was not working as of October 2026.
What is the SHUATS SOET 2027 exam pattern?
SOET is an AI-based, remotely proctored online test that you take on your own laptop or desktop. SHUATS has not published the number of questions, marks or duration on its admission pages.
| Feature | SOET | SOETN and SOETHS |
|---|---|---|
| Mode | Remotely proctored online test, own laptop or desktop | Remotely proctored online test, own laptop or desktop |
| When | Twice a week, about February to July (2026 pattern) | One fixed date each, in June (2026 pattern) |
| Result | Within 3 days of your test | Separate Christian and General merit lists |
| Questions, marks, duration | Not published | Not published |
How are SHUATS seats divided?
SHUATS keeps 50% of its seats for Christian candidates and 50% for General candidates, and you choose a programme from the seats left in your category.
- In agriculture, agricultural engineering and allied programmes, 15% of UG seats and 25% of PG seats are filled through the all-India entrance test conducted by ICAR.
- NRI candidates are admitted against 15% extra seats and do not go through counselling; foreign candidates need not take SOET.
SHUATS Entrance Exam 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
No 2027-28 notice is out yet. The latest official admission procedure and the university website are listed below.
- LINKSHUATS Admission Procedure 2026-27 (latest; Tables 1.1 to 1.4)Official site · shuats.orgOpen
- LINKSHUATS official websiteOfficial site · shuats.edu.inOpen