SAAT 2023: Application Form, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern

Admission to different courses offered by the Siksha O Anusandhan University such as B.Tech, MBA, BCA, B.Pharma, M.Tech, MCA, etc will be done of the basis of Siksha O Anusandhan Admission Test (SAAT). It is a university-level entrance exam conducted generally from the month of April onwards. Candidates can start filling and submitting their application form from the month of January 2023. Find complete details related to the SAAT 2023 such as application process, exam pattern, admit card, etc from this article below.

SAAT 2023 Schedule

Check out the important dates related to SAAT 2023 in the table below:

Events	Expected Dates
Availability of online application form	February 2023
Last date for application submission	May 2023
Issuance of admit card	June 2023
Exam date	June 2023
Declaration of result	July 2023
Choice filling	July 2023
Starting of counseling process	July 2023

SAAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for various UG and PG programs under SAAT 2023 are provided below:

For UG programs:

• B.Tech: The candidates should have passed their class 12th exam with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/ Biology/ Computer Science/ Informatics/ Statistics/ Information Technology/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational subject with at least 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ ST/ OBC candidates) in aggregate.
• BBA: A pass in class 12th exam is required in order to be eligible.
• BCA: Applicants should have passed their class 12th exam with Mathematics as a subject.
• B.Pharma: Those with a pass in class 12th exam with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology are eligible.
• BHMCT: The candidates should have passed their class 12th exam in order to be eligible.

For PG programs:

• M.Tech: A BE/ B.Tech degree in relevant specialization is required.
• MBA: Candidates with bachelor’s degree in any discipline scoring not less than 50% marks in aggregate are eligible.
• MCA: The applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree with Mathematics as a subject at +2 or +3 level with a minimum 50% marks (45% SC/ ST/ OBC candidates).
• M.Pharma: Those with a B.Pharma degree are eligible to apply.

SAAT 2023 Application Form

Interested candidates can apply online for SAAT 2023 exam. The application form has been released on the official website of Siksha O Anusandhan www.admission.soa.ac.in on

• The candidates will have to provide their personal and academic details to fill the application form.
• Photograph and signature should also be uploaded in the application form in scanned format.
• After providing all the details into the application form, the candidates can submit it online.
• The candidates are advised to take a hard copy of the application form and keep it safe for reference purpose.
• There is no need to send the hard copy of the application or any other document to the SOA University.

Application fee:

There is no application fee required to apply for the admission test.

SAAT 2023 Exam Pattern

Check below the exam pattern for SAAT 2023:

• Mode of exam: Online
• Duration of exam: 2 hours
• Question paper language: English
• Number of questions: 120
• Type of questions: Objective type
• Total marks: 120
• Marking scheme: Each question will carry one mark.
• Negative marking: Not applicable

For BHMCT:

Topics	No. of questions	Total marks
Reasoning	20	20
Service Aptitude	20	20
General English	20	20
General Knowledge	20	20
General Science	20	20
Numerical Aptitude	20	20
Total	120	120

For LLB/ BCA/ BBA:

Topics	No. of questions	Total marks
English including Comprehension	20	20
General Knowledge/ Current Affairs	20	20
Elementary Numerical Aptitude	20	20
Legal Aptitude/ Legal Awareness	30	30
Logical Reasoning	30	30
Total	120	120

For MBA/ MHA/ MHM/ M.Sc:

Topics	No. of questions	Total marks
Verbal Reasoning	40	40
Analytical Reasoning	40	40
General Knowledge	10	10
Comprehension	15	15
Computer Fundamentals	15	15
Total	120	120

For LLM:

Topics	No. of questions	Total marks
Legal Theory	20	20
Constitutional Law	30	30
Criminal Law	30	30
Law of Torts	20	20
Law of Contracts	20	20
Total	120	120

SAAT 2023 Syllabus

The syllabus for SAAT exam 2023 is provided below:

For B.Tech/ B.Pharma/ B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Agriculture: 

• Physics: Kinematics, Laws Of Motion, Gravitation, Rotational Motion, Oscillations & Waves, Electromagnetic Waves, Current Electricity, Electronic Devices, etc
• Chemistry: Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure, Surface Chemistry, General Principles & Processes Of Isolation Of Metals, Co-Ordination Compounds, Organic Compounds, etc
• Mathematics: Matrices & Determinants, Mathematical Induction, Integral Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, etc
• Biology: Plant cell, Microorganisms & Diversities Of Plant Life, Common Plant Diseases, Types of Respiration, Environmental Biology, Wildlife Conservation, etc

M.Pharma: 

Micromeretics & Powder Rheology, Stereo Isomerism, Various Limit Tests, Acid-Base Titrations, Pathophysiology Of Common Diseases, General Techniques Of Biosynthetic Studies, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, etc

M.Sc. Nursing:

Nursing Foundations, Medical Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Child Health Nursing & Neonatology, Mental Health Nursing, Gynecology & Obstetrical Nursing, Administration & Education in Nursing, etc

MCA:

• Mathematics: Number Systems, Trigonometry, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Co-ordinate Geometry of Three Dimensions, Vectors, etc
• Computer Awareness: Introduction to Computer, Computer Arithmetic, BASIC Language Programming, Components Of A Computer, Application Of Computers, Classification Of Computers, etc

M.Tech:

• Engineering Mathematics: Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Probability And Statistics, Transform Theory, etc
• Electronics And Communication Engineering: Networks, Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, Communications, Electromagnetic, etc
• Mechanical Engineering: Applied Mechanics And Design, Fluid Mechanics And Thermal Sciences, Manufacturing And Industrial Engineering, etc
• Electrical Engineering: Electric Circuits And Fields, Signals And Systems, Control Systems, Power Systems, Analog And Digital Electronics, etc
• Computer Science & Engineering: Formal Languages And Automata, Computer Hardware, Software Systems, etc
• Civil Engineering: Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, etc

SAAT 2023 Admit Card

• The SAAT 2023 admit card will be released online around one week before the commencement of the exam.
• Applicants can download the admit card by visiting the official website and using their application details.
• The candidates should take a printout of admit card and carry it to the exam center while reporting for the exam.
• The candidates are advised to preserve their admit card till the whole process of admission is over.

SAAT 2023 Result

• Result of the admission test will be made available on the official website of the institute.
• Candidates will be able to check their result and download their rank card using their details such as roll number, date of birth, etc.
• A merit list of the candidates will be drawn on the basis of marks obtained by them in the entrance test.
• Separate merit list will be prepared for different courses and different categories of candidates.
• Counseling of the candidates will be held as per their names in the merit list.

SAAT 2023 Counseling

• Details regarding the counseling will be intimated to the candidates on the official website of SOA institute.
• Candidates will be asked to provide their choice for course specialization before starting of counseling.
• Seats will be allotted to the candidates as per their choice, ranking of the candidates and availability of seats.
• Final selection of the candidates will be done after verification of documents and eligibility.

Important Documents

The following documents in original and two sets of photocopy should be carried by the candidates while reporting for admission:

• SAAT admit card and rank card
• Identity Proof (Aadhar)
• Date of Birth Certificate
• Caste certificate, if applicable
• School/ College Leaving Certificate
• Class 10th & 12th certificate/ mark sheet
• Diploma certificate (for Lateral Entry)
• Bachelor’s degree certificate and mark sheet (for PG courses)
• Four passport size colored photographs

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