Question 1

What is the reservation criteria for admission at SOA University?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Does SOA University provide scholarships?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What is SAAT?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Is SOA University a government university?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What are the courses offered by SOA University?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Is SOA University a good university?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

Who are the top recruiters at SOA University Placements?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

Can I get direct admission in SOA University?

Accepted Answer

Admission to various UG & PG courses at SOA University is done throughSiksha ‘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.

Question 9

What is the fee for MCA at SOA University?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

What is the rank of SOA University in NIRF?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

How can I check my SAAT result?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

Is there any scholarship offered by SOA University?

Accepted Answer

SOA University offers scholarships amounting from 10,000 to INR 35,000 Per Annum for B.Tech, BCA, MCA, BBA, MBA, BBA LLB (H) /BA LLB (H), B.Sc. (Nursing), B.Pharma and Doctoral Programs students.

Question 13

What is the highest amount of scholarship offered at SOA University?

Accepted Answer

The highest amount of scholarship offered at SOA University is INR 35,000 for B.Tech students.

Question 14

How much scholarship is offered at SOA University for Doctoral Programs?

Accepted Answer

Students seeking admission to Doctoral Programs offered at SOA University are granted INR 20,000 Per Month as scholarship.

Question 15

What is the eligibility criteria for scholarships given to MCA students at SOA University?

Accepted Answer

The candidate must secure60% in both 10th and 12 Exams to seek scholarship amounting to INR 12,500 Per Annum at SOA University for MCA Program.

Question 16

How much scholarship is given to MBA Students at SOA University?

Accepted Answer

Scholarships ranging from INR 12,500 to INR 50,000 is awarded to MBA Students at SOA University.

Category	Details
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 2025	24
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/ CLATUniversity: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/

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University - [SOA],Bhubaneswar

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