Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar

Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar

Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Orissa
  • Established: 1962
  • Fees: ₹6.80K - ₹1.19L

About OUAT Admission Process

The OUAT admission process typically starts in April each year. Below are some key highlights regarding the admissions:

Undergraduate Courses

  • The fundamental eligibility requirement for all undergraduate courses is completion of Class 12.
  • The University administers a Common Entrance Test for admission to its undergraduate programs.

Postgraduate Courses

  • For the MTech program, admission is granted based on a valid GATE score.
  • Most postgraduate courses admit candidates based on their academic performance.
  • Admission to the OUAT PhD program is determined by a candidate's performance in the University-level entrance examination.

OUAT Admission 2024: Eligibility & Selection Criteria

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OUAT provides undergraduate programs such as BSc, BVSc, BTech, and BFSc. Admission to all undergraduate programs is contingent upon the entrance test conducted by the University. The entrance test consists of 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology subjects. The test duration is two hours, and the medium of instruction is English. The weighted score for candidates will be calculated based on their academic performance and entrance exam results as outlined below:

ExamWeightage (in %)
Class 1025
Class 1225
Entrance exam50

Note: There is no negative marking in the entrance test.

OUAT PhD Admission 2023

At the doctoral level, a PhD is available in 10 specializations with a course duration of three years. For admission, the University conducts an entrance exam worth 100 marks. The exam consists of short subjective questions covering the material taught at the Master's level.

Selection process: After passing the entrance exam, final selection is based on an interview.

Below is the minimum eligibility requirement to apply for the PhD program:

PhD

Specialisation

Eligibility Criteria

Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry

Qualifying exam: OUAT entrance exam

Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with atleast 65% aggregate

Plant Physiology

Entomology

Agricultural Biotechnology

Seed Science and Technology

Plant Breeding & Genetics

Extension Education

Agronomy

Agricultural Engineering

Aquaculture

OUAT Diploma Admission 2023

In addition to undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs, OUAT also offers a diploma program in four specializations. The table below outlines the specializations available under the diploma program along with the eligibility criteria:

Diploma

Specialisation

Eligibility Criteria

Agriculture Science

Class 12 Science with atleast 50% aggregate (40% aggregate for SC/ ST candidates)

Horticulture Science

Fishery Science

Animal Science

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