Overview
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan was declared a deemed-to-be university in 2007, growing out of the Institute of Technical Education and Research founded in Bhubaneswar in 1996. Its campuses across the city cover engineering, medicine, dental, pharmacy, law, management and nursing. SOA is known for its ITER engineering school, its SUM Hospital medical college and the SAAT entrance examination.
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Highlights
| Founded | 2007 |
|---|---|
| University type | Deemed to be University |
| Ownership | Private |
| Location | Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
| Popular programmes listed | 5 |
| Official website | Visit official website → |
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Popular Courses & Fees
B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering
B.Tech CSE (AI & ML / Cyber Security / Data Science)
B.Tech (ECE / Mechanical / Civil / Electrical)
MBBS
B.Pharm
Admission Process
B.Tech admission is through SAAT, the university's own admission test, and JEE Main scores are also accepted. Applicants need 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics plus one approved subject, with 45% marks (40% for reserved categories). Registration is online on the university's admission portal, followed by counselling.
How to apply — typical steps
Every university's exact process differs — confirm each step on the official website.
- Open the admissions section on the university's official website.
- Choose your programme and check its eligibility criteria.
- Fill the online application form and upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee and submit before the deadline.
- Track counselling and merit-list announcements on the official website.
Placements
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Scholarships
SOA offers board-marks-based scholarships for B.Tech: students with above 90% in both Class 10 and 12 get ₹35,000 a year, above 80% get ₹25,000 and above 70% get ₹15,000. GATE-qualified M.Tech students receive a monthly stipend, and further concessions are notified each admission cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SAAT compulsory for B.Tech admission at SOA?
No. You can apply through SAAT or with a JEE Main score. Both routes lead to the same counselling and seat allotment.
What is the B.Tech CSE fee at SOA?
About ₹3.15 lakh per year for core CSE and ₹3.35 lakh per year for CSE specialisations like AI & ML or Cyber Security (indicative). Hostel and mess are extra.
Does SOA give scholarships on board marks?
Yes. B.Tech students with above 90%, 80% or 70% in both Class 10 and 12 get ₹35,000, ₹25,000 or ₹15,000 a year respectively off their fees.
Does SOA have a medical college?
Yes. The Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital in Bhubaneswar is SOA's medical college, offering MBBS and postgraduate medical programmes.
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