SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan

Highlights

HighLights

SOA University Highlights 2025

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Q:   How are the placements at Siksha 'O' Anusandhan?
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A total of 256 companies visited the University campus during the 2023 recruitment process and offered the highest package of INR 46 LPA. Take a look at the table below depicting the SOA University placement details 2023:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2023)
Highest packageINR 46 LPA
Companies visited256
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Q:   Is SOA University a good university?
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SOA is one of the top private universities in Bhubaneswar, India. It is allotted a band rank of 1201-1400 by the QS World University Rankings 2025. The NIRF 2022 ranked SOA University in 16th position. SOA University has been continuously ranked among the top 20 Universities in India by NIRF. SOA is approved by the UGC and accredited by NAAC, ABET, and NBA. It is also recognised by the Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO). The SOA University's placement drive for the batch graduating in 2022 has been successfully completed. According to the most recent data, INR 42 LPA was the highest salary package provided during the 2022 placement drive. Students from SOA University's numerous programmes, including B.Tech, MBA, MCA and BDS among others, received favourable offers from reputable businesses during the placement drive for 2022.

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Q:   What is the hostel fee structure of SOA University?
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The hostel fee structure for SOA University depends upon the number of accommodations, for double sharing with Air conditioning the fee is INR 1.20 Lacs per annum. For triple-sharing rooms with Air conditioning, the fee is INR 90,000 per annum. Siksha O Anusandhan University provides separate hostels for boys and girls with 24-hour security and Wi-Fi facilities. There are 13 boys and 11 girls hostel. The hostels also have mess facilities providing hygienic and nutritious food. The mess charges are not included in the hostel fee, candidates need to pay INR 36,000 per annum to avail of the campus mess.
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Popular Program

SOA University courses are widely spread and offer 118 UG, PG and doctoral courses. The university provides programs in Engineering, Medical, Management, Pharmacy, Nursing, Agriculture, Law, Research Program and others. Siksha O Anusandhan's flagship courses are BTech, MBA and BSc. It focuses on providing proper education with the best learning and proper guidance to the students.

Siksha O Anusandhan admission is based on various national-level entrance tests such as JEE Main, CAT, XAT, NEET­­­­­ and others. SOA focuses on empowering students with bright futures and allowing them to attain the courses according to their preferences. Students can check the courses offered by SOA University and learn about selection criteria, eligibility and fee structure in the following table:

Important Dates

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

15 Courses3 years-4 years
Eligibility
  • 10+2 with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: SAAT, JEE Main
Important dates
DatesEvents
31 Oct '25 - 27 Nov '25
JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1Ongoing
Jan '26
JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Session 1Tentative
21 Jan '26 - 30 Jan '26
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1

Cut OFF

SOA University Cut-Off 2025

Cut Off 2024 for NEET PG Latest Round
NEET PG Round 4 Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course202220232024
MD in Anaesthesiology619704446650993
MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy48051246925006
MD in Microbiology103792143054115965
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Q:   What is SOA University MBBS cutoff 2023?
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SOA University cutoff for MBBS course offered at UG levels is released round-wise. Candidates seeking admission to MBBS course offered at SOA University must have a valid score in NEET UG followed by the NEET UG Counselling. As per SOA University cutoff 2023, NEET UG Counselling concluded with the release of Round 4 Seat Allotment results. Tabulated below is the Round-wise closing ranks for SOA University MBBS cutoff 2023 for the General category All India candidates:

RoundNEET UG Cutoff 2023
1300628
2275031
364055
488010
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Q:   What CAT percentile is required for getting admission into the SOA University for an MBA? I have 40 Percentile in CAT.
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Candidates seeking admission at SOA University must have a valid CAT scores. The cutoff percentile required for MBA course should stand at 25 for the General AI category candidates, considering the SOA University cutoff 2024 for the last-round. Moreover, getting 40 percentile in CAT exam is more than enough to get you admission at SOA University, but candidates should also meet the sectional cutoffs as well. Check out below the cutoff percentile needed for the SOA University for the MBA course:

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - SOA University : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)
Section2024
Overall25
Quants25
VA-RC25
DI-LR25
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Q:   What is SOA University MD/ MS Cutoff 2023?
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SOA University cutoff for MD/ MS courses is released round-wise. The university offers admissions through the NEET PG 2023 scores followed by the round-wise NEET PG Counselling 2023. Tabulated below is the Last Round closing ranks for SOA University MD/ MS cutoff 2023 for the General category All India candidates for top MD/ MS courses:

Course2023
MD in Anaesthesiology44466
MS in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy12469
MD in General Medicine13157
MS in Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion69979
MD in Paediatrics24314
MD in Pathology74881
MD in Psychiatry43743
MD in Radiodiagnosis10667
MD6 in Pulmonary Medicine26155
MD3 in Obstetrtics and Gynaecology24202
MS in Ophthalmology43553
MS in ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)48169
MS in General Surgery29766
MS in Orthopaedics47287
MD2 in Emergency Medicine38040
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Cut Off 2024 for NEET PG Latest Round
NEET PG Round 4 Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course202220232024
MD in Anaesthesiology619704446650993
MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy48051246925006
MD in Microbiology103792143054115965

Placements

As per the placement data released in 2023 by the university for BTech, MBA, and other courses. The highest package offered at SOA University placements during 2023 passing-out batch was INR 46 LPA. The count of companies that participated in the 2023 drive was 256. The top recruiters of SOA University are Accenture,EY, Deloitte, KPMG, Adani, Godrej, TCS, Amazon, TCS, Cognizant, and others.

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CourseMedian Salary
B.E. / B.Tech
₹5.7 LPA
B.Sc.
₹3.6 LPA
MBA/PGDM
₹4.8 LPA
M.Sc.
₹4.8 LPA
MCA
₹4.8 LPA
BDS
₹5.4 LPA

Rankings

Siksha O Anusandhan University is one of the renowned deemed universities in Bhubaneswar, India. SOA University ranked under top 100 universities by the Asian University Rankings-Southern Asia by QS Ranking 2024. The Times Higher Education 2024 has ranked Siksha O Anusandhan 801-1000. As per, NIRF 2023 ranking SOA has secured 14th in the University category. Tabulated below is the list of SOA University rankings:

Ranking Body

Category

Ranking

QS Rankings 2026

World University

1201-1400

Times Higher Education 2025

University

801-1000

NIRF 2024

Law

9

NIRF 2024

Dental

9

NIRF 2024

University

14

NIRF 2024

Medical

21

NIRF 2024

Overall

24
B.E. / B.Tech Ranking
Publisher202320242025
NIRF272622
Times332
2nd Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Orissa in 2025->

Infrastructure

Siksha O Anusandhan is bulit with modern infrastructure. SOA University has smart classrooms, well-equipped research centres and laboratories. The university has a well-equipped library, sports complex, and design studio. SOA provides the best hostel facility which is furnished and well-equipped internet facility.

Siksha O Anusandhan (SOA) Bhubaneswar has an easy route for the distant location students. Bhubaneswar is a well-connected route by train, bus, and airport. Students can easily reach SOA according to their preference choice by mode of transport. Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport and from there you can take a direct taxi or use cab to reach SOA. Bhubaneswar is a well-connected route via train and from there you can get directly a taxi auto rickshaw or bus. For bus service, you need to check ona navigation app for the best route. You can reach out directly to SOA with the bus route.

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Application Process

SOA University Application Process 2025

Commonly asked questions
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Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for admission to BSc course at SOA University?
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The eligibility criteria for BSc course in SOA university, candidates shall have passed Class 12 in Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Mathematics with at least and aggergate of 50% (45% in case of reserved categories). For the admission process, the university accepts the valid scores of the SAAT. Furthermore, for basic BSc in Nursing course, the university accepts the valid scores of NEET UG. 
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Q:   Where can I find the SAAT application form for SOA University's BPharm course?
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The SAAT application form is available on the university's official website on the admission portal. Students can fill out their form online. Applicants can sit for the SAAT only once for a programme. 

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Q:   What are the important dates for admission to BSc course at SOA University?
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SOA University accepts the valid scores of  SAAT for admissions to BSc courses. Therefore, dates related to this entrance exam are important dates for admissions to the Bachelor of Science course at SOA University. Check out the timelines containing important dates of the SAAT entrance exams with events below: 

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Dec ' 24 - Apr ' 25

SAAT application form 2025 phase 1

TENTATIVE
Apr ' 25

SAAT exam date 2025 phase 1

TENTATIVE
Apr ' 25 - May ' 25

SAAT application form 2025 phase 2

TENTATIVE
Jun ' 25

SAAT 2025 Exam Date Phase 2

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