Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar was established in 1962 and is a state university recognised by the UGC and AICTE.

  • OUAT Admission is open for the academic session 2023-24. Canddiates can apply for PhD Courses till November 21, 2022. The university will conduct the PhD entrance exam on December 9, 2022. Apply Now
  • The institute has scheduled the counselling for Agro Polytechnic Diploma Admission 2022-23 on November 15. Check Counselling Schedule

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The university offers UG, PG, and Doctoral courses in the fields of Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Agriculture, Home Science, Horticulture, Forestry, etc. Admission to the courses is granted based on an entrance exam conducted by the University. The application process for the courses is conducted both online and offline.

OUAT, BHUBNESWAR Campus Tour

Companies like Pesticide India, Mahindra and TCS visit the OUAT campus yearly for student recruitment. Majority of the students get good placement packages with the average package offered being around 2.5LPA.

OUAT Bhubaneswar Key Points

  • OUAT Bhubaneswar is a state university recognised by UGC and accredited by AICTE.
  • The institute offers a range of UG, PG, Diploma and PhD courses. Admissions to most of these courses are conducted through an entrance examination.
  • OUAT Bhubaneswar has been ranked 101 in the NIRF 2019 rankings.
  • It offers several student friendly facilities like Health Centre, community center, Library and Sports complex.
  • The faculty of the college has a total of 383 regular members working at the positions of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professors.
  • The institute offers decent placement packages to the students. For the placement program 2020, the average package offered was 2.50 LPA.

OUAT Bhubaneswar Courses & Fees

OUAT Bhubaneswar offers several UG, PG, Diploma and PhD courses across pure and applied sciences, technology, arts and commerce streams. Given below are eligibility criteria, selection process and other details for the courses offered.

COURSES DETAILS
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in PCM OR PCB
  • Subject Offered- Agricultural Engineering
  • Fees- INR 60,095
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc.]
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Maths (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB)
  • Subjects Offered- Biotechnology, Microbiology, Computer Science, Agricultural Biotechnology, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Statistics, Agronomy, Entomology, Extension Education, Floriculture And Landscaping, Forestry, Nematology, Plant Breeding And Genetics, Plant Pathology, Vegetable Science, Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science, Seed Technology
  • Fees: INR 60,095
Bachelor of Veterinary Science [BVSc] & A.H.
  • Duration: 5 years
  • Eligibility: 10 +2 with a minimum of 50% in PCB
  • Fees: INR 77,925
Master of Business Administration [MBA]
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: B.Sc./B.Com./BBA/BAMS/B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering)/ B.F.Sc. /B.V.Sc. and A.H. /B.Sc. (Agriculture)/B.Sc. (Horticulture)/B.Sc. (Home Science)/B.Tech. (Biotechnology/Dairy Science) with minimum 50% marks.
  • Subject Offered- Agribusiness
  • Fees: INR 83,625
Master of Computer Applications [M.C.A]
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 50% marks and Mathematics/Computer as one of the subjects
Master of Science [M.Sc.]
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: Degree from universities recognized by state/ Central Govt. in B.Sc.(Ag)/ B.Sc.(Hort)
  • Subjects Offered- Zoology, Botany, Biotechnology, Physics, Microbiology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Vegetable Science, Agronomy, Genetics And Plant Breeding, Food Science And Nutrition, Entomology, Seed Science & Technology, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture Biotechnology, Apparel And Textiles, Plant Pathology, Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Fruit Science, Forest Business Management, Extension Education, Silviculture And Agroforestry, Agricultural Statistics, Family Resource Management, Forest Products And Utilization, Floriculture And Landscaping, Nematology, Plant Physiology, Agro-Meteorology, Forest Genetic Resources
  • Fees: INR 35,071
Master of Technology [M.Tech]
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: B.Tech in Agriculture Engineering or B.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering and Technology.
  • Subject Offered- Agricultural Engineering
  • Fees: INR 35,569
Bachelor of Fisheries Science [B.F.Sc]
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: Degree from universities recognized by state/ Central Govt. in B.Sc.(Ag)/ B.Sc.(Hort)
  • Subjects Offered- Aquaculture, Hydrography, Fish Extension Education
  • Fees: INR 64,595
Master of Veterinary Science [MVSc] & A.H.
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: Degree from universities recognized by state/ Central Govt. in B.Sc.(Ag)/ B.Sc.(Hort)
Diploma courses
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Subjects offered- Horticulture, Agriculture sciences, Fisheries Technology, Animal Care
Ph.D.
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: Candidates need to have completed at least a Master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks in the field of Botany/ Zoology/ Physics/ Chemistry /Mathematics and equivalent CGPA from the college/institute/university approved from the UGC.
  • Subjects offered- Botany, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Microbiology

OUAT Bhubaneswar Placement

OUAT provides decent placements to its students, with the majority of getting placed in different companies every year. The salary package offered ranges from 3 LPA to 25 LPA across different sectors.

Top Recruiters

  • Pesticide India
  • Sonalika
  • Mahindra
  • TCS
  • DuPont

OUAT Bhubaneswar Scholarships

OUAT offers several scholarships based on merit. Both the state and central government scholarships can also be availed by the students at this university. Some of these are described below.

  • National Scholarships- These are state scholarships provided to selected Day Scholars and Hostlers per month based on merit.
  • Freedom Fighters Scholarship- These scholarships can be availed by a total of 50 students who are grandchildren of freedom fighters.
  • Post-Matric Scholarships- Provided to selected students on a merit basis and covers tuition fees and maintenance costs.
  • Sr. College Merit Scholarships- Provided to reserved category students on both, merit and need basis.

OUAT Bhubaneswar FAQs

Ques. What are the fees for the Ph.D. program at OUAT?

Ans. The fee for the Ph.D. program is INR INR 48267 per year at OUAT.

Ques. How are the faculties at OUAT?

Ans. The faculty at OUAT are highly trained to have a range of industry experience. The professors are highly skilled and experienced and excel in training the students.

Ques. Would I be able to pursue a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree at OUAT?

Ans: OUAT offers students with an education in Bachelors’ and Masters’ Courses across different streams. Admissions are based on the entrance test score. Students can pursue a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree at OUAT consecutively. It cannot be done together as OUAT does not provide any integrated courses.

Ques. What are the attendance rules at OUAT?

Ans. Students are required to have at least 75% attendance in each subject during their respective semester. Failure to fulfill the required attendance criteria may lead to cancellation of exams for the students.