Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) is the responsible authority which conducts OUAT entrance exam every year. OUAT 2024 will be organized for the selection of eligible candidates in UG, PG and doctoral programmes.
OUAT is the gateway to get admission to Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology in the field of agriculture, veterinary science, horticulture, animal husbandry, fishery science, agriculture engineering and technology, home science and forestry.
OUAT 2024 application form is most likely to release by May 2023. However, the actual date will be confirmed only after the release of its respective notification.
OUAT 2024 Schedule (Tentative)
The tentative schedule of OUAT 2024 is given below for UG, PG and Ph.D courses:
For Undergraduate Courses:
| Events | Dates |
| Form A will be available from | May 2024 |
| Form A submission last date | June 2024 |
| OUAT 2024 exam date | August 2024 |
| Submisison of filled-in application form-‘B’ | July 2024 |
| Edit option in B- Form | July 2024 |
For PG programmes:
| Events | Tentative Schedule |
| Application form will available from | August 2024 |
| Deadline for the receiving of application form via post | September 2024 |
| Entrance exam date | September 2024 |
| Declaration of Result | October 2024 |
| Counselling will commence from | October 2024 |
OUAT Eligibility Criteria
The detailed info about OUAT 2024 eligibility criteria is given below:
For Undergraduate programmes:
| Courses | Minimum required qualification |
| B.Sc (Ag) | A pass in 10+2 with passed with PCM or PCB subjects along with scoring at least of 50% aggregate marks (40% marks in case of SC/ST/PH candidates). |
| B.Sc (Horticulture) | Candidate should have completed 10+2 with PCM or PCB subjects with scoring no less than 50% marks (40% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates) in aggregate. |
| B.Sc (Forestry) | A pass in 10+2 with PCM or PCB subjects obtaining minimum of 50% aggregate marks (40% marks in case of SC/ST/PH candidates). |
| B.V.Sc. & A.H. | Applicants should have passed 10+2 examination with PCB scoring minimum of 50% aggregate marks (40% for candidates from SC/ST/PH category) |
| B.F.Sc. | Must be completed 10+2 with Science subjects i.e. PCB with no less than 50% aggregate marks (40% marks for applicants belonging to SC/ST/PH category). |
| B.Tech (Ag. Engg.) | A pass in 10+2 with Science subjects i.e. PCM with at least of 50% aggregate marks (40% for candidates from SC/ST/PH category). |
| B.Sc. (Home Science) | Should have done 10+2 with PCM or PCB with at least of 50% aggregate marks (40% for reserved category). |
For PG (M.Sc) Courses:
| Programme | Required Minimum Qualification |
| M.Sc (Botany) | Must be done three years B.Sc. (with Core/ Honours/Major in Botany) with obtaining no less than 50% marks (45% for candidates from SC/ST category). |
| M.Sc (Mathematics) | Candidates must have done three years B.Sc. (Hons.)/Core/Major in Mathematics and computing /B.Sc. (with Honours in Mathematics) with no less than 50% marks (45% marks in case of SC/ST category). |
| M.Sc (Microbiology) | Must be done 3 years B.Sc. (with Core/Honours/ Major in Zoology / Botany / Biotechnology/ Microbiology) / B.Sc. (Ag.) / B.F.Sc/ B.V.Sc. & A.H / B.Sc. (Horticulture)/B.Tech (Biotechnology)/ Dairy Science/B.H.M.S with no less than 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST category). |
| M.Sc (Chemistry) | Should be done three years B.Sc. (with Core/ Honours/Major in Chemistry) with no less than 50% marks (45% for candidates from SC/ST category). |
| M.Sc (Zoology) | Must have done 3 years B.Sc. (with Core/ Honours/Major in Zoology) with scoring no less than 50% marks (45% for candidates from SC/ST). |
| M.Sc (Biotechnology) | Should have completed 3 years B.Sc. (with Core/ Honours/Major in Biotechnology) with at least of 50% marks (45% in case of for SC/ST category). |
| M.Sc (Physics) | Must have done three years B.Sc. (with Core/ Honours/Major in Physics) |
| M.Sc (Computer Science) | Candidates must have passed three years B.Sc (with Core/ Honours/Major in Computer Science) with no less than 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST candidates). |
Eligibility for PhD. Programme
| Specialization | Required Qualification (minimum) |
| Physics | M.Sc degree in Physics with no less than 55% marks. |
| Chemistry | M.Sc degree in Chemistry with at least of 55% marks. |
| Mathematics | M.Sc degree in Mathematics with no less than 55% marks. |
| Botany | M.Sc degree in Botany with minimum 55% marks. |
| Microbiology | M.Sc degree in Microbiology with scoring at least of 6.5% or OGPA 6.5 |
| Zoology | M.Sc degree in Zoology with no less than 55% marks. |
OUAT 2024 Application Form
OUAT application form will be released in online mode. The application form for UG course is most likely to release by May, while it will release in August 2024 for PG and PhD courses.
Candidates should enter only correct information in the application form, otherwise your admission may not be granted.
Do not forget to confirm your eligibility before you apply for OUAT.
Application Fee:
- UG course: Rs.1500/-
- PG course: Rs.1400/-
One can pay OUAT application fee using credit card, debit card, and net banking.
Admit card
Candidates who have registered successfully can download their OUAT Form-A-cum-admit card from the official website of the University.
The authority will release admit card for UG course in July 2024, while for PG course it will release in September 2024. While appearing in the examination center, candidates are needed to bring their admit card along with one identity proof, and copy of e-receipt.
Examination Pattern
OUAT 2024 UG exam will consist of multiple choice questions of 200 marks. The exam would be conducted over a duration of 2 hours. The language mode of the exam will be English only.
Important Highlights of the exam are:
| Type of questions | Objective type |
| Total marks | 200 marks (100 marks for PG and Ph.D courses ) |
| Language | English only |
| Exam duration | 2 hours |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology |
Following subjects are involved in the exam:
| Subjects | Associated Marks |
| Physics | 50 marks |
| Chemistry | 50 marks |
| Mathematics/Biology | 50 marks |
| Mental Aptitude | 50marks |
| Total | 200 marks |
Result
The university will release the OUAT 2024 result online on its official website. After result declaration, a merit list will be prepared for the candidates on the basis of category-wise score in entrance exam, academic record and extracurricular activities.
To get admission, applicants need to attend the counselling/admission process organized by OUAT.
Counselling
Orrisa University of Agriculture and Technology will conduct the counselling for the selected candidates. They will be informed regarding counselling through the official website of the University.
Candidates have to produce their prescribed original documents at the time of counseling for verification.
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OUAT entrance exam will be conducted in online mode.
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