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OUAT Admission 2023 (Open): Dates, Eligibility, Selection Criteria, Application Process

Bhubaneswar, Odisha
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Content Curator | Updated On - Oct 17, 2026

OUAT Admission Updates:

Orissa University Of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT) is inviting applications for admission to its UG courses for the academic session 2024-25. Interested candidates can apply through the official website.


OUAT uses entrance tests and counselling to admit students to undergraduate and postgraduate study in Agriculture, Science and Technology. Its courses include B.Sc. and M.Sc. programmes. Students must meet the eligibility requirements for their chosen course, and counselling determines the final seat allotment.

Research applicants take the university’s Ph.D. entrance examination and then attend a viva, an oral examination. The application fee is INR 1000.

OUAT Undergraduate Admissions

Undergraduate study at OUAT covers Home Science, Horticulture, Basic Science, Veterinary Science and Fisheries, along with Agriculture. Selection combines performance in the university’s common entrance examination with marks from Class 10/HSC and 10+2 or an equivalent examination.

Course-wise Eligibility

Students must meet the subject and minimum-mark requirements listed below. PCM means Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics; PCB means Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

CourseEligibility
B.Sc. AgricultureAt least 50% in 10+2 with PCM or PCB.
B.Sc. Home ScienceAt least 50% in 10+2 with PCM or PCB.
B.Sc. HorticultureAt least 50% in 10+2 with PCM or PCB.
B.Sc. ForestryAt least 50% in 10+2 with PCM or PCB.
B.F.Sc.At least 50% in 10+2 with PCB.
B.V.Sc. and A.H.At least 50% in 10+2 with PCB.
B.Tech. Agricultural EngineeringAt least 50% in 10+2 with PCM.

Entrance Test and Selection Process

The common entrance examination has 200 multiple-choice questions. Its subject-wise marks are:

  • Physics: 66 marks.
  • Chemistry: 66 marks.
  • Mathematics/Biology: 68 marks.

OUAT calculates the selection score using these weights:

AssessmentWeight in Selection
Class 10 or HSC marks25%
10+2 or equivalent examination marks25%
Entrance examination score50%

B.Sc. Forestry applicants must also pass a Physical Endurance Test and submit a Physical Fitness Certificate issued by a Medical Officer.

OUAT Postgraduate Admissions

OUAT has postgraduate options in Management, Computer Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology and Basic Science. For entrance-based PG courses, selection takes account of the percentage earned in the relevant undergraduate degree and the university’s common entrance test score.

Eligibility for M.Sc. Subjects

CourseEligibility
M.Sc. BotanyB.Sc. Honours with Botany as the major subject.
M.Sc. ZoologyB.Sc. Honours with Zoology as the major subject.
M.Sc. ChemistryB.Sc. Honours with Chemistry as the major subject.
M.Sc. PhysicsB.Sc. Honours with Physics as the major subject.
M.Sc. MathematicsB.Sc. Honours with a major in Mathematics or Mathematics and Computing.
M.Sc. BiotechnologyB.Sc. Honours with Biotechnology as the major subject.
M.Sc. MicrobiologyB.Sc. Honours with a major in Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology or Microbiology; B.F.Sc.; B.V.Sc. and A.H.; B.Sc. Agriculture; B.Sc. Horticulture; B.Tech. Biotechnology/Dairy Science; or BHMS.
M.Sc. Computer ScienceB.Sc. Honours with Computer Science as the major subject.

PG Entrance Examination

Students take a 2-hour university entrance examination carrying 100 marks. The paper has these components:

  • Multiple-choice questions: 40 marks.
  • Short-answer questions: 60 marks.

MCA, MBA and M.Sc. Bioinformatics Admissions

Academic marks determine selection for these three programmes. Applicants must first satisfy the relevant minimum eligibility requirements.

CourseEligibility
MCAA bachelor’s degree with at least 50%, including Mathematics/Computer as a subject.
MBA Agriculture-Business ManagementAt least 50% in 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, or B.Tech. Biotechnology/Dairy Science.
M.Sc. BioinformaticsAt least 50% in B.Sc. Honours, B.Sc. Biotechnology, B.F.Sc., B.V.Sc. and A.H., B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Sc. Horticulture, B.Sc. Forestry, B.Tech. Biotechnology/Dairy Science, B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering, BHMS, BAMS, MBBS, B.Pharma, BDS, BIT or BITM.

Bank Draft Requirements

  • MBA applicants need a draft for INR 54512 in favour of Controller, OUAT, and another for INR 2960 in favour of Dean, PGF-cum-DRI, OUAT.
  • MCA applicants need a draft for INR 54464 in favour of Controller, OUAT, and another for INR 2960 in favour of Dean, PGF-cum-DRI, OUAT.

OUAT Ph.D. Admissions

Research at OUAT includes Basic Science, Mathematics and Microbiology. Applicants need a master’s degree in the relevant subject and must qualify in the university’s doctoral entrance test.

Subject-wise Academic Requirements

Ph.D. SubjectEligibility
BotanyM.Sc. Botany with at least 55%.
ZoologyM.Sc. Zoology with at least 55%.
PhysicsM.Sc. Physics with at least 55%.
ChemistryM.Sc. Chemistry with at least 55%.
MathematicsM.Sc. Mathematics with at least 55%.
MicrobiologyM.Sc. Microbiology with at least 65% or an overall grade point of 6.5 on a 10.0-point scale.

Doctoral Selection Process

A viva follows the common entrance examination for Ph.D. selection. The written test lasts 2 hours and totals 100 marks: multiple-choice questions carry 40 marks, while short-answer questions carry 60 marks.

OUAT Application Steps and Documents

Applying Online

Online application forms for every course are available through the university website. Complete the following steps:

  1. Visit www.ouat.ac.in.
  2. Open the Admission tab to see the admission-related links.
  3. Choose the application link for the course you wish to study.
  4. Use SBI Collect to pay the application fee of INR 1000 through the payment page.
  5. Once payment succeeds, complete and submit the application form.

Applying Offline

PG and Ph.D. applicants can also obtain offline forms at the university campus. Follow this process:

  1. Collect the form from campus, or download it and take a printout.
  2. Complete the form and send it to:
    • The Director, College of Basic Science & Humanities, OUAT, Bhubnaswar-751003.
  3. Pay INR 1000 as the application fee through SBI Collect online.

Documents to Bring for Admission

UG and PG Applicants

  • Class 10 certificate and marksheet issued by a recognised board.
  • 10+2 or equivalent certificate and marksheet issued by a recognised board or university.
  • Bachelor’s degree certificate and marksheet from a recognised university.
  • A residential certificate, where applicable.
  • Certificates supporting any special quota claim, where applicable.
  • Two self-addressed envelopes, without stamps, measuring 24 cm × 11 cm.

MBA, MCA and M.Sc. Applicants

  • Class 10 certificate and marksheet from a recognised board.
  • 10+2 or equivalent certificate and marksheet from a recognised university or board.
  • Bachelor’s degree certificate and marksheet from a recognised university.
  • Two passport-size photographs.
  • Two bank drafts for the applicable amounts, made out to Controller, OUAT, and Dean, PGF-cum-DRI, OUAT. These must be payable at SBI, OUAT Campus Bhubaneshwar branch.

Ph.D. Applicants

  • Class 10 certificate and marksheet from a recognised board.
  • 10+2 or equivalent certificate and marksheet from a recognised board or university.
  • Bachelor’s degree certificate and marksheet from a recognised university.
  • Master’s degree certificate and marksheet from a recognised university.

OUAT Seat Reservations

The following reservation shares apply to undergraduate admissions:

  • ICAR/VCI: 15%.
  • SC: 15%.
  • ST: 7.5%.
  • GCH: 5%.
  • PH: 3%.

For postgraduate and doctoral admissions, the reservations are:

  • ST: 22.5%.
  • SC: 16.25%.
  • NRI/Foreign Students: 1 seat.

OUAT Scholarships

Scholarship options at OUAT include the following:

  • Merit and Freeship scholarships.
  • National Scholarship.
  • Teacher’s Kid scholarship.
  • Freedom Fighter’s Scholarship.
  • Jr. College Merit Scholarship.
  • Sr. College Merit Scholarship.
  • Post-Matric Scholarship.

OUAT Admission FAQs

Ques. In which towns and cities can applicants take the OUAT entrance test?

Ans. The entrance examination has centres at the locations listed below:

AngulBalangirBalasore
BaragarhBaripadaBerhampur
BhadrakBhawanipatnaBhubaneswar
CuttackDhenkanalJagatsinghpur
JajpurJeyporeJharasuguda
KendraparaKeonjharKhurda
NayagarhPhulbaniPurl
RayagadaRourkelaSambalpur

Ques. Which charges are collected once when a student joins a PG or doctoral programme?

Ans. Students pay the following charges once at the time of admission:

ChargePGDoctoral
CounsellingINR 500INR 500
RegistrationINR 220INR 220
RecognitionINR 110INR 110
Identity cardINR 60INR 60
Library cardINR 60INR 60
Library caution moneyINR 1100INR 1100
Laboratory caution moneyINR 1100INR 1100
Development and Internet/Computer Lab feesINR 13,200INR 19,800
Cultural activitiesINR 660INR 660
Sports and yogaINR 660INR 660

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Ques. Who can qualify for direct entry through OUAT’s special provisions?

Ans. OUAT permits direct admission under the sports quota, subject to eligibility conditions. The requirements for NSS volunteers and sportspersons are:

  • An NSS volunteer must have represented India internationally to receive direct admission. A certificate from the Regional Directorate of NSS is necessary.
  • A sportsperson must have represented India in an international sporting event. The applicant must submit a certificate issued by the Directorate of Sports and Youth Services/Affairs of the respective State Government.

Ques. What marks does OUAT consider when preparing its admission shortlist?

Ans. The shortlisting criteria consider entrance performance alongside academic results:

  • The highest entrance marks come first, followed by the highest Overall Grade Point Average (OGPA) or percentage in the qualifying examination, whether 10+2, UG or PG. The criteria also include the highest percentage in +2 Science or an equivalent examination, and the highest Class 10 percentage together with entrance examination marks.

Ques. What hostel charges apply to students from other countries?

Ans. International students pay these hostel charges:

  • Seat rent, including water charges: INR 24,000.
  • Hostel development: INR 12,000.
  • Hostel establishment: INR 12,000.
  • Electricity: INR 36,000.

Ques. Which scholarship schemes can OUAT students access?

Ans. OUAT’s scholarship options cover merit, freeship and other named schemes:

  • Merit and Freeship scholarships.
  • National Scholarship.
  • Teacher’s Kid scholarship.
  • Freedom Fighter’s Scholarship.
  • Jr. College Merit Scholarship.
  • Sr. College Merit Scholarship.
  • Post-Matric Scholarship.

Ques. Which institutions are included among OUAT’s affiliated colleges?

Ans. Colleges affiliated with OUAT include:

  • Bhava Institute of Medical Science and Research.
  • College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology.
  • College of Fisheries.
  • College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry.

Ques. What academic qualifications do OUAT teachers hold?

Ans. OUAT faculty members have qualifications in their respective subject areas. Prominent teachers hold doctoral degrees in their specialisations, while other faculty members hold master’s degrees in their fields.

Ques. What medical support is available on the OUAT campus?

Ans. OUAT provides the following healthcare services:

  • Outpatient department (OPD) consultations run in the morning and afternoon on regular days. On holidays, the morning OPD remains available.
  • The health centre follows the principle of equity.
  • Physiotherapy services operate every day except Sunday.
  • Students and staff receive medicines free of charge.
  • A pathology laboratory has equipment for diagnostic services.
  • An ambulance service is available at all hours.
  • On-site medical help is provided during sports events, convocation, VIP meetings, the annual function, Agro Unifest and the Physical Endurance Test for Forestry admission.
  • A school health programme serves Tulip School at the College of Home Science, OUAT.
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG) facilities are available.
  • Capital Hospital provides the monthly National Immunization Program for children and pregnant mothers.
  • Medicines for tuberculosis (T.B.) and leprosy are distributed.

Ques. How many undergraduate seats are available in each OUAT course?

Ans. The undergraduate intake is distributed as follows:

ProgrammeSeats
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture211 at Bhubaneswar
60 at Chiplima
60 at Bhawanipatna
B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture50
B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry50
B.V.Sc. & A.H.80
B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering64
B.F.Sc.48
B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science32

COURSEADMISSION LINK
B.Sc, B.Sc (Agriculture), BE/B.Tech, M.Phil/Ph.D in Agriculture, M.Phil/Ph.D in Engineering, M.Phil/Ph.D in Science, M.Sc, M.Sc (Agriculture), ME/M.Tech, B.F.Sc Admission Link

College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (3)
College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology - [CAET] (1)

Reviews found (10)

Overall Rating7
placement
5.0
college
7.0
course
8.0
hostel
8.0
internship
6.0
campus life
8.0
Remarks:

the good aspects can be the faculty, infrastructure, ambience, dahibara, proximity, laboratories, study tours, fests, sports everything. Luckily I've not experienced anything bad to write about. The admission process is the most happening part of my college, first you'll have to appear for the entrance test, after which your 10th and 12th marks will be evaluated along with the entrance marks and accordingly you'll get a rank. securing a seat here is all about merit and what happens on the counselling day. preparation is exaclty the same as you prepare for neet, but here you've to increase your accuracy and efficiency in calculations as here you've to go through 200 questions in 120 mins. but relax, the questions will be easier than neet with no negative marking. some questions will be out of syllabus (in biology), but they wont be much so you need not worry about that.

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Reviewed on March 12, 2025|
Overall Rating6.8
placement
5.0
college
6.0
course
6.0
hostel
8.0
internship
9.0
campus life
7.0
Remarks:

After neet it is a good option to take and it is good for govt sector exams agriculture have very good scope in future and hoping to have many vacancy and govt also providing job opportunity in diff sector of agriculture

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Reviewed on February 5, 2025|
Overall Rating8.3
college
9.0
course
8.0
hostel
8.0
campus life
8.0
Remarks:

Written test i.e. ouat entrance test. It's a good college The student can go abroad for training proposal. Also there is a scope to involve in mane research project. The admission is according to your rank in the entrance exam.

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Reviewed on November 3, 2024|
Overall Rating7.8
placement
9.0
college
6.0
course
7.0
internship
8.0
campus life
9.0
Remarks:

This college is the 2nd oldest college and the faculty is the most experienced member. In some cases, the scientist also teaches their experience to the students. The members of the college have different agricultural backgrounds.

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Reviewed on July 24, 2024|
Overall Rating9
college
9.0
course
9.0
campus life
9.0
Remarks:

One of the best colleges with this price range, better job opportunities, excellent academic as well as extracurricular activities, interactive classrooms, and smart labs. A very friendly atmosphere with children all over the country.

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Reviewed on May 25, 2024|
Overall Rating5.4
placement
4.0
college
5.0
course
7.0
internship
5.0
campus life
6.0
Remarks:

We get a friendly atmosphere all around. Campus is quite good as its present in bit outskirts of the city, though the you can easily find basic amenities near by. Teachers are qualified from various renowned universities and have the experience of providing good lectures. Library need to be developed including the book number as well as its capacity. For admission process online test is conducted every year in the sub-PCB/PCM. They also consider the performance of both 10th and 12th along with the percentile scored in the entrance test. There are a lot of branches and good number offer great career opportunities ahead. There is no such GD or PI but yes there is a good interaction at the time of paper work while admission.

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Reviewed on April 25, 2024|
Overall Rating7.2
placement
5.0
college
9.0
course
8.0
internship
6.0
campus life
8.0
Remarks:

Actually i wanted join the OUAT college specifically the Bsc forestry course as it provides a numerous facilities like external tours, horse riding, going on animal and bird census. I wanted to Stay connected with the forest.The admission exam is conducted by OUAT itself which is notified on the OUAT website it's cutoff mark for my course is approximately 120 marks out of 200, also my 12th and 10th standard mark was taken into consideration,no GD/PI is taken. I prepared for the exam from physics wallah application

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Reviewed on March 30, 2024|
Overall Rating10
placement
10.0
college
10.0
course
10.0
internship
10.0
campus life
10.0
Remarks:

This college is very good, and nothing want to this college to enter in this college, and their faculty was very good , and their skills are very good , and very energetic, and their campus are good ????

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Reviewed on February 23, 2024|
Overall Rating8.4
placement
7.0
college
9.0
course
9.0
internship
7.0
campus life
10.0
Remarks:

I choose this college because it is very student friendly college and have good quality of faculties who have very excellent in their background. And i dont face any group discussions interviews or wriiten test for admission.

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Reviewed on February 10, 2024|
Overall Rating8.6
placement
3.0
college
10.0
course
10.0
internship
10.0
campus life
10.0
Remarks:

Bsc(hons)ag degree will open diverse opportunities for us . Our Seniors are now in AFO,AAO,AHO,ASCO, Professor, Researchers, Agricultural Scientist,OAS And also in MBA Sector. So , We have many option to choose our carrier .We only faced Written examination at our time . But after that now CBT were conducted for selection. ICAR Exam And OUAT UG Exam One can able to enter to Our College.The candidate should appear for the OUAT UG examination and obtain a valid score. The shortlisting of candidates for OUAT Bhubaneswar admissions will be based on the OUAT entrance exam and merit scores in past academics. The qualified candidates have to appear for the counselling procedure.Cut Off WeightageIf a candidatehas secured 60% marks in H.S.C./Equivalent. 70% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry and Biology in SSC (12th) Science and 120 marks out of 200 in the OUAT Entrance Test. The OUAT cut off weighted score will be 0.25 x 60 + 0.25 x 80 + 0.25 x 120 = 65.

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Reviewed on February 8, 2024|


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