Hello Aspirants, the notification for the Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University Admission Test Admission 2024 (SAAT 2024) Entrance Exam is published. Those who want to appear for SAAT 2024 Entrance Exam need to visit the official website and apply for SAAT 2024 Application Form by the first week of March 2024. Hope you all have applied for the exam and now you all are looking to take admission in SAAT. If you want to score great in Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University Admission Test 2024 and looking to have a better preparation strategy, then you are in the right place.
This post will let you know about the SAAT 2024 Admission, Syllabus, CutOff, Preparation tips, Counselling Schedule, Result declaration, Datesheet etc.
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Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University Admission Test (SAAT 2024)
Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University is one of the deemed University conducted Admission Test by Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University for admissions to various UG and PG programmes(except medical and dental) including B.Tech programmes offered by SOA University and its constituent institutes. SAAT 2024 examination is conducted online mode. Before we go deep with the information, let us first have a look at the Major Features of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University.
Quick Facts
| Exam name | Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University Admission Test |
| Exam category | Undergraduate |
| Exam level | University |
| Conducting Body | Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar |
| Mode Of Exam | Online |
| Commonly known as | SAAT |
| Programmes covered | B. Tech |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours |
Exam Dates 2024
Check the complete official SAAT 2024 exam dates below for various events:
| Events | Exam Dates 2024 (Announced) |
| Online Application Form | 1st January 2024 |
| Application Form Last date to submit | 2nd week of April 2024 |
| Admit Card Date | 4th week of April 2024 |
| SAAT Exam Date 2024 | 1st week of May 2024 |
| Announcement of Result | 4th week of May 2024 |
| Counselling process | May/ June 2024 |
SAAT 2024 Application Form
Students can check the details of SAAT application form 2024 below:
- Students have to apply online for the SAAT exam.
- No other mode will be applicable to fill SAAT online application form 2024.
- Students will fill the application form from the 1st of January 2024 to the second week of April 2024.
- Students will also apply for more than one programme, but they have to fill a separate application form.
- At the time of form filling, students have to select a date for the admission selection process.
- If students will apply more than one programme, they have to select the different date for admission selection process separately.
- Students will be permitted to appear for the selection procedure only for one programme on a particular date.
- After the final submission of the application form, students can take a printout of the application form.
Application Fee:
There is no prescribed application/examination fee.
The entrance exam is conducted one time in a year. The aspirant can check details about SAAT 2024 including the application form, exam pattern, exam dates, syllabus and preparation tips below.
WHY CHOOSE SAAT 2024?
Before going deep, let us have a look at some of the salient features of SAAT Entrance Exam 2024, which will give you the answer to why choose this Entrance Exam.
- it is conducted by Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University
- Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University is a deemed university accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
- It is a national level examination for admission into engineering, pharmacy, law, management, etc
So, if you have already made your mind to be a part of it, then the very first thing you have to do is to read this article carefully. You will find all the detailed information about SAAT Admission Test 2024. Let us first have a brief look at the Vacancy, Eligibility Criteria and Exam Pattern of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University Admission Test.
SAAT Eligibility Criteria
Here are the updated eligibility criteria for the SAAT Entrance Exam 2024.
Undergraduate
| Course | Undergraduate |
| B.Tech | Qualification: Pass/appearing in the 12th or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics (compulsory subjects) along with one of the Chemistry/Computer Science/Information Technology/ Biotechnology/Biology/Informatics/Statistics/ Technical Vocational Subject or any other subject.Qualifying Marks: Candidates have to secure at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of SC/ST/OBC category) in the above examination. |
| B.Pharma | Qualification: 10+2 passed/appearing with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) and or Biology (PCB/ PCMB.) as optional subjects individually.Qualifying Marks: Candidates have to secure passing marks individually in all the subjects mentioned above. |
| B.Sc in Agriculture | Qualification: Minimum qualification required is 12th passed/appearing with PCM/PCB/PCMB subjects combination. Must have passed in English 10+2 examination. Qualifying Marks: Candidates have to pass the qualifying examination with not less than 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PH candidates). Age: The minimum age limit is 17 years as on 31st December 2024 |
| BHMCT | Qualification: Passed/appearing 10+2 in any discipline with at least 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST/OBC candidates). |
| BBA | Passed/appearing 10+2 in any stream from a recognized institution. |
| B.Sc in Nursing (Basic) | Qualification: The prescribed qualification is 12th passed/appearing with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC) taken together in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.Pass 12th exam with English subjects. Age: The lower age limit is 17 years as on 31st December 2024. |
| BBA.LL.B. (Hons.) | Qualification: Passed/appearing 12th examination in any stream by attaining 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST & 42% for OBC). Qualifying Marks: CLAT / LSAT qualified candidates are exempted from the entrance test, but they have to fill-up the form. Age: No upper age limit. |
Post-Graduate
| Course | Post-Graduate |
| M.Tech | Pass/appearing in B.Tech/B.E./AMIE/MCA/M.Sc or equivalent in the respective discipline. Candidates have to secure at least 50% marks (45% in the case of candidates belonging to the reserved category)in the qualifying examination. GATE qualified candidates are exempted from the entrance test, but they have to the fillup the form. Admission into M.Tech. programmes will be done on the basis of performance in SAAT-2024 or valid GATE score. |
| MCA | Passed/appearing 3-years bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST/OBC candidates). Candidates must have studied Mathematics at 10+2 or 10+2+3 level.Candidates having Business mathematics at +2 or +3 level are not eligible. |
| MCA (LE) | The prescribed qualification for this course is 3-years BCA, B.Sc in Information Technology and B.Sc in Computer Science with at least 60% aggregate marks. |
| MBA/MHM/MHA/MTTM | Passed/appearing bachelor’s degree with not less than 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST/OBC candidates). |
| M.Sc in Nursing | The prescribed qualification is B.Sc Nursing (Basic/Post Basic) passed with at least 55% aggregate marks. Candidates should have one year of experience as a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife. |
| LL.M. | Passed/appearing Bachelor’s degree in law or studied integrated law courses. |
| M.Pharm | Passed/appearing B.Pharm examination with at least 55% marks. GPAT qualified candidates are exempted from the entrance test, but they have to fill up the forms |
SAAT Exam Pattern
Here is the updated Course-wise Exam pattern for the SAAT entrance exam 2024.
Given below Exam Pattern For All Courses like MBA/MHA/MHMCT/MHTM/MBA (AGRIBUSINESS)/M.Sc–
| Section | No. of Questions |
| Verbal Reasoning | 40 |
| Analytical Reasoning | 40 |
| General Knowledge | 10 |
| Comprehension | 20 |
| Computer Fundamentals | 20 |
For BHMCT
| Section | No. of Questions |
| Reasoning | 20 |
| Service Aptitude | 20 |
| General English | 20 |
| General Knowledge | 20 |
| General Science | 20 |
| Numerical Aptitude | 20 |
For B.A.LL.B (Hons.)/BBA.LL.B. (Hons.)/BBA/BCA:
| Section | No. of Questions |
| English including Comprehension | 20 |
| General Knowledge/Current Affairs | 20 |
| Elementary/Numerical Aptitude | 20 |
| Legal Aptitude/Legal Awareness | 30 |
| Logical Reasoning | 30 |
Basic Guidelines
- Question Paper Type: All the questions that will appear in the examination are of objective type.
- Number of Questions: Total of 120 questions will be asked on the M.Tech exam. The question paper of B.Tech will include questions from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects.
- Exam Mode: The examination will be held in online mode (Computer Based).
- Duration: The examination will be of 2 hours.
- The medium of Question Paper: The language of the question paper will be English.
- Marking Scheme: Each correct response is followed by 4 marks.
- Negative Marking: There is negative marking. One mark will be deducted for each incorrect response.
SAAT Syllabus
Here’s given-
| Course (UG) | Course (PG) |
| B.Tech | M.Tech |
| B.Pharma | MCA |
| B.Sc in Agriculture | MCA (LE) |
| BHMCT | MBA/MHM/MHA/MTTM |
| BBA | M.Sc in Nursing |
| B.Sc in Nursing (Basic) | LL.M. |
| BBA.LL.B. (Hons.) | M.Pharm |
SAAT Preparation Tips
Candidate needs to follow given blow important Preparation Tips related to SAAT 2024 Entrance Exams-
- first of fall-Create your study timetable.
- You may refer to reference books and other study materials for preparation.
- Understand the complete syllabus and exam pattern before going for studies.
- Students can also practice previous years question papers & model papers.
- Last but not the least, stay healthy and take proper diet
SAAT 2024 Admission Procedure
One should follow these simple steps to apply for the SAAT 2024 Admission form-
- One has to visit the official website of SAAT
- Click on the apply online or register
- Fill the personal details carefully.
- After Filling the personal detail, one has to select the subject for which He/She is applying.
- Upload the photo and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Save the Application form for future use.
SAAT 2024 Admit Card
The admit card for the SAAT 2024 will be released online from April 2024. The Admit Card or commonly known as Call Later can be download from the official website. The admit card is the mandatory document to carry during the Exam hall at the time of written examination. If a candidate fails to show His/Her SAAT 2024 Admit Card at the time of the written exam, then he/she shall not be allowed to appear for the test. You can follow these steps to download the admit card for SAAT 2024 Entrance examination.
- Visit the SAAT Entrance exam official website
- Click on SAAT Admit Card tab/link
- Enter any two details from – Application Number Date of Birth or Email ID.
- View and download SAAT admit card
- Take a clear print of SAAT entrance exam 2024 Admit card.
How to Apply
Students can get the details of how to apply for SAAT registration 2024 from the given steps:
- Navigate the official website link (link will be given above).
- Click on the link “Click here to Apply Online”.
- Read all the details carefully.
- Fill your valid email ID & click on “Submit” button.
- A verification code will be sent to your registered email id.
- Now, fill your verification code & click on “Verify” button.
- Click on “Upload Picture” button and upload your scanned photograph.
- Fill your personal details, contact details, course preferences, education details, examination center & date preferences, etc.
- After filling all the details, click on “Submit Now” button.
- Take a printout copy of the filled SAAT application form 2024.
- The acknowledgement receipt of application form will also send to your registered email id.
SAAT Result
Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University Admission Test (SAAT 2024) Result will be declared on May 2024. The result will release online on the website. Students can Cheak their results by entering their roll number and other required details are given below.
Aspirants need to follow the below given important Steps for SAAT 2024
- Go to the official website of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University
- Click on “SAAT Result” tab/link mentioned on the official website.
- Enter any two details from – Roll number, date of birth and application number.
- Click on Submit button.
- View the result and download SAAT scorecard.
SAAT Reservation of Seats
Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University reserves seats in all programmes in category wise Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste (SC), and PwD candidates. While candidates belonging to OBC category are eligible for mark relaxation.
SAAT 2024 Reservation of seats-
| Category | Reservation of seats |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| PwD | 3% |
| Women | 30% of seats under each category for all the programmes |
SAAT 2024 Counselling
The counselling for SAAT 2024 will begin online in the second week of June. Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University counselling 2024 will be done on the basis of merit and choice of courses filled by candidates. The counselling of candidates for admission to B.Tech courses through JEE Main will be done separately. The detailed SAAT 2024 counselling procedure and schedule will be notified by the university after the ranks are published.
SAAT Exam Centres 2024
Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University 2024 will be held in 62 centres across 40 cities of India. The aspirants have to choose three SAAT exam centres and their respective codes as per their preference at the time of filling the application form. Candidates can follow the list of first 10 cities along with their codes below on the table:
SAAT Exam cites
| Exam Cities | Code |
| Angul | 11 |
| Balasore | 12 |
| Bargarh | 13 |
| Baripada | 14 |
| Bhawanipatna | 15 |
| Berhampur | 16 |
| Bhadrak | 17 |
| Bhubaneswar | 18 |
| Bolangir | 19 |
| Cuttack | 20 |
Contact details
Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University
Khandagiri Square, Bhubaneswar, Orissa.
Phone no. – +91-674- 2350635, 2350791, 2350794, 2350802, 2350826, 2350642
Email: [email protected]
Official Website: http://www.soauniversity.ac.in/
FAQ’S (Most Asked Questions)
Question: I want to apply for a medical course in Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University. Can I appear for the SAAT exam?
Question: I complete a three-year diploma in engineering. Can I apply for this exam?
Question: I made a mistake while filling the application form. May I correct my wrong data after form submission?
Question: What are the documents to be uploaded during application form filling?
Question: I belong to the reserved category. Is there any need to upload caste certificate?
Question: Is appearing candidates apply?
Question: Can I submit the one application form for multiple programmes?
Question: What is the application fee to apply for SAAT 2024?
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