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Established in 2007, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar is a private Deemed-to-be University. The university is spread over 452 acres of land. Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with Grade A++ and the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). The university is also recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). SOA University offers courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels in multiple specialisations. Candidates qualifying the Siksha O Anusandhan University Admission Test (SAAT) are enrolled in various UG and PG courses offered by SOA University.
According to the SOA University placements 2022 (available on the official website), 164 recruiters participated in the placement process, whereas, the highest package stood at Rs. 42 LPA. The major recruiters of SOA University are Adobe, Accenture, Adani, Amazon, Aditya Birla, Berger, Bosch, Capgemini, Cognizant, Dell, Deloitte, Ericsson, HCL, ICICI Bank, KPMG, Oracle and many others.
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Categories | Siksha 'O' Anusandhan NIRF Ranking |
University | 14th |
Overall | 24th |
Dental | 9th |
Medical | 21st |
Engineering | 26th |
Law | 9th |
Management | 62nd |
Research | 50th |
SOA University location is J-15, Khandagiri Marg, Dharam Vihar, Jagamara, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Parameter | Description |
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Established | 2007 |
Exam | NEET, CLAT, GATE |
Courses | 24 Degrees and 161 Courses |
Institute Type | Deemed to be University |
Approvals | UGC, AICTE, PCI |
University Category | Category II |
Gender | Co-ed |
Student Count | 17307 |
Faculty Count | 1317 |
Campus Size | 127 acres |
Gender Percentage | Male 42% and Female 58% |
Percentage Of Students from Outside the States | 83% |
Overall Yearly Trend
Domain | Year | Score | Rank Band | Rank |
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Management | 2024 | 49.69 | -NA- | 62 |
Management | 2023 | 51.03 | -NA- | 57 |
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GRADING CYCLE | CGPA | GRADE | VALIDITY |
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3 | 3.88/4 | 8 May'27 |
Particulars | Statistics |
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First year total students intake | 2.22 K |
Total students admitted | 1.96 K |
Total Graduated Students | 2.01 K |
Total Placed Students | 1.84 K |
Placement Percentage | 96.38 |
Total student gone for higher studies | 102 |
Median Salary | 5.75 L |
Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA), Bhubaneswar provides various scholarships to students who are in financial need to help them complete their education successfully. Students who want to avail the SOA University scholarships need to meet the required eligibility criteria, which is that they should score some specified marks in the qualifying examination. Students who perform consistently and have good grades are provided with scholarships at SOA University.
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan scholarships are offered to students who are pursuing courses such as B.Tech. (CSE & CSIT) , BPharma, B.Tech. (CE, EE, EEE, ECE & ME), Lateral Entry (B.Pharm.), Lateral Entry (B.Tech.), B.Sc.(H) (Agriculture), BCA, MCA, B.Sc. (Nursing), BBA, MBA, Integrated M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. (General Sciences), BHMCT, BBA LLB (H) /BA LLB (H), LLB (H) and doctoral programme.
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Name | Scholarship Amount | Eligibility Criteria |
B.Tech. (CSE & CSIT) | Rs.35,000 p.a. for 4 years | Securing more than 90% marks both in 10th & +2 Exam. |
Rs. 25,000 p.a. for 4 years | Securing more than 80% marks both in 10th & +2 Exam. | |
Rs. 15,000 p.a. For 4 years | Securing more than 80% marks both in 10th & +2 Exam. | |
B.Tech. (EE, CE, ECE, EEE and ME) | Rs. 35,000 p.a. - for 4 years | Securing more than 80% marks both in 10th & +2 Exam. |
Rs. 25,000 p.a. - for 4 years | Securing more than 70% marks both in 10th & +2 Exam. | |
Rs. 15,000 p.a. - for4 years | Securing more than 60% marks both in 10th & +2 Exam. | |
Lateral Entry (B.Tech.) | Rs. 35,000 p.a. - for 3 years | Securing more than 90% marks both in 10th and Diploma or equivalent. |
Rs. 25,000 p.a. - for 3 years | Securing more than 80% marks both in 10th and Diploma or equivalent. | |
Rs. 15,000 p.a. - for 3 years | Securing more than 70% marks both in 10th and Diploma or equivalent. | |
BCA | Rs. 10,000 p.a. - for 3 years | Securing 60% in both 10th & +2 Exam. |
MCA | Rs. 12,500 p.a. - for 2 years | Securing 60% in 10th and 12th Exam. |
BBA | Rs. 10,000 p.a.- for 3 years | Securing 60% in both 10th & +2 Exam. |
MBA | Rs. 12,500 p.a. -for 2 years | Securing 60% in 10th & 12th Exam. |
Rs. 12,500 p.a. - for 2 years | Securing 60% in +3 /Graduation Exam. | |
Rs. 25,000 p.a. - for 2 years | Securing 60% in B.Tech/equivalent. | |
Rs. 25,000 p.a. - for 2 years | Securing 60% in 10th, 12th & +3/Graduation | |
Rs. 50,000 p.a. -for 2 years | Securing 60% in 10th, 12th & B.Tech/equivalent . | |
BHMCT | Rs. 10,000 p.a. - for 4 years | Securing 60% in both 10th & +2 Exam. |
BBA LLB (H) /BA LLB (H) | Rs. 10,000 p.a. - for 5 years | Securing 60% in both 10th & +2 Exam . |
LLB (H) | Rs. 10,000 p.a. - for 3 years | Securing 60% in 10th, +2 and Graduation Exam. |
B.Pharm | Rs. 10,000 p.a. -for 4 years | Securing more than 60% in both 10th & +2 Exam. |
Lateral Entry (B.Pharm.) | Rs. 15,000 p.a - for 3 years | Securing more than 90% marks in Diploma. |
Rs. 10,000 p.a. -for 3 years | Securing more than 85% marks in Diploma. | |
B.Sc.(H) (Agriculture) | Rs. 15,000 p.a. - for 4 years | Securing more than 80% marks both in 10th & +2 Exam. |
Rs. 10,000 p.a. - for 4 years | Securing more than 70% marks both in 10th & +2 Exam | |
B.Sc. (Nursing) | Rs. 15,000 p.a. -for 4 years | Securing more than 80% marks both in 10th & +2 Exam. |
Rs. 10,000 p.a. -for 4 years | Securing more than 70% marks both in 10th & +2 Exam. | |
Integrated M.Sc. Biotechnology | Rs. 15,000 p.a. - for 5 years | Securing more than 80% marks both in 10th & +2 Exam. |
Rs. 10,000 p.a. - for 5 years | Securing more than 70% marks both in 10th & +2 Exam. | |
Rs. 5,000 p.a. - for 5 years | Securing more than 60% marks both in 10th & +2 Exam. | |
M.Sc. (General Sciences) | Rs. 15,000 p.a. for 2 years | Securing more than 80% marks in 10th,+2 Exam & +3 Exam. |
Rs. 10,000 p.a. for2 years | Securing more than 70% marks in 10th,+2 Exam & +3 Exam. | |
Rs. 5,000 p.a. For 2 years | Securing more than 60% marks in 10th,+2 Exam & +3 Exam. | |
Paramedical Science | Rs. 10,000 p.a. for 2 years | Securing 60% in +2 Exam. |
Doctoral Programme | Rs. 20,000 per month | This scholarship will be awarded to deserving full-time research scholars. |
Note: Candidates can refer to the SOA University scholarships and eligibility criteria mentioned here.
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), Bhubaneswar offers admission to undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses. Eligible students can apply for SOA University admission by filling the SOA University admission form. SOA University course admissions are entrance-based. Students need to get a valid score in Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhaan Admission Test (SAAT) conducted by the university. Applicants can apply for SOA University admissions at 'admission.soa.ac.in.'
The entrance test SAAT is being conducted for different courses offered in the constituent institutes/schools of SOA University. JEE Main exam is accepted for BTech admission to ITER SOA. The national level entrance exam scores of NEET/CLAT/CAT/XAT/MAT/NEET PG/GATE/NEET MDS/NEET SS are also considered for SOA University admissions to different courses. Students can check Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan admission process mentioned below:
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SOA University offers admission to various courses at the undergraduate level. SOA UG admissions are offered in BTech, BTech Lateral Entry, BCA, MBBS, BDS, B.Pharm, BA LLB (Hons), and more. The duration of the courses is 2 to 4 years. The courses are offered in several specialisations, too. Candidates can check the SOA University UG admission details mentioned below.
Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
BCA | 10+2 or equivalent in any stream with at least 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST category). |
10+2 exam with at least 60% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/OBC category) and obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) in Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the following subjects: Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/Biology/Informatics Practices/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational subject/Agriculture/Engineering Graphics/Business Studies/Entrepreneurship. | |
Passed 10+2 or equivalent in any stream with at least 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST category). |
The university offers admission to several PG courses in different specialisations. Some of the SOA University PG courses are MTech, MCA, MD, MS, MCh, MDS, MBA, M.Pharm, M.Sc Agriculture, M.Sc. (Nursing), LLM and M.Sc. The duration of the SOA University PG courses is 2 years. Engineering and Architecture, Computer Application and IT, Pharmacy, Hospitality and Tourism, Sciences, Medicine and Allied Sciences and others are the streams in which SOA courses are offered.
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
MCA | Passed BCA/Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent degree. Or Candidate shall have passed B.Sc/B.Com/B.A with Mathematics at 10+2 Level or at Graduation Level (with additional bridge Courses as per the norms of the concerned University). Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination. |
B.Tech or equivalent in the relevant field. Obtained at least 50% marks (45% in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) at the qualifying examination. | |
MBA in HM | A minimum three years of Bachelor's degree in Science, Commerce and Arts/BHMCT/BBA examination or equivalent, from any recognised university with at least 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC category). |
Bachelor's degree in Science, Commerce and Arts/B.E/B.Tech/MBBS/ B.Pharm/B.Sc Agriculture/BVSC/BHMS/BAMS/BDS/BPT/BHMCT/BBA/BCA exam or equivalent from any recognized university with at least 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC category). |
The university offers admission to doctoral courses in multiple specialisations. The duration of the Ph.D course is 6 years. SOA University PhD admissions are offered in PhD Agriculture Science, PhD Chemistry, PhD Biotechnology, PhD Business Administration, PhD Civil Engineering, and many more. Check the SOA University admission details for PhD courses mentioned below.
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
Master’s degree in the relevant field from a recognised university. |
Note: Candidates can refer to the official website for more information on the SOA University admission process.
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) offers a green campus with modern classrooms, advanced labs, well-stocked libraries, and comfortable hostels. Its infrastructure supports quality education and research effectively.
It is a private university and well known for its engineering , medical , management and pharmacy programs. It provides several course like disciplines, including engineering, medicine, law, and business.
The facilities and infrastructure available for our course and department are just awesome. The library is well-stocked. You will get here every book that you need in your academics. The quality of facilities provided in the hostel is great. The food available in the mess and canteen is fresh, hygienic and very tasty.
Dear Aspirant,
SOA:-
Placements: Majority of students placed during the campus placement in the college. The highest package was around 21LPA (Lacs per annum) and average package was around 4.5LPA for last year. Top recruiting companies are like Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant etc. Campus Placements is good in this college.
Infrastructure: The facilities and infrastructure are quite decent in this college. Wi-Fi is present in the campus of college. Library is a multistorey building consists of E-library, Computer lab etc. Quality of facilities is good enough in the hostels. The quality of food available in the mess and canteen is good. Medical facilities is available for 24hrs for the students.
Faculty: Teachers are very helpful, qualified and knowledgeable too. Their teaching quality is very good. Some of teachers taught in this way as we are school student and teach us in that nicely manner. The course curriculum is very relevant and also it makes the student industry ready. Semester exams are not so much difficult in this college.
For more information on SOA check this link:- https://dqxeclau.top/university/siksha-o-anusandhan-bhubaneswar
Hope this helps.
Good Luck!
Dear Aspirant,
In my opinion, Siksha O Anusandhan is better than CVRaman for computer science engineering.
Hi pratap
Here are the details for masters in hospital administration:
Its a 2 year course
Fees:
Fee=Year 1+Year 2=Total
Tution Fee = ₹78,000 + ₹78,000 = ₹156,000
Admission Fee = ₹4,000 + NA = ₹4,000
Hostel Fee = ₹42,000 + ₹42,000 = ₹84,000
Mess Fee = ₹30,000 + ₹30,000 = ₹60,000
Other Fee = ₹5,000 + NA = ₹5,000
Total = ₹159,000 + ₹150,000 = ₹309,000
Eligibility:
Hope this information helps.
The Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER), Faculty of engineering and technology of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA)is acknowledged as one of the best among institutions of higher education in Odisha. It has innovative curriculum prepared in collaboration with international universities, impressive placement and industry interface. Many reputed companies have participated in in the campus recruitment drive and most of them have planned to set up learning hubs in the campus based on the students’ performance. The institute provides exposure to the excellent training programs in coding, technology, soft skills, aptitude and intermittent counselling. It provides 3 Engineering Programmes Accredited by prestigious Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET), USA in 2016.
Institute of Business & Computer Studies, Faculty of Management Sciences ( SOA) is well known institution which provides quality management education to nurture responsible and dynamic global leaders. It provides high- quality management education, research, training and innovative enterprise skill to demonstrate their managerial capabilities for adding value to society, inculcate in them business ethics, and facilitate the people’s standard of living in the contemporary world. The MBA courses provided by the institute are Integrated MBA - 5 Years, MBA (2 years), MBA (Hospital Administration) (2 years)
Bachelor of Computer application (BCA) is provided by The Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER), Faculty of engineering and technology of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA). The institute has well trained faculty , student friendly environment, nice infrastructure, well structured curriculum, well maintained class rooms and library and good placement records.
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) University, Bhubaneswar offers around 98 courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels in various disciplines by its constituents Institutes like Institute of Technical Education and Research, Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, Institute of Business and Computer Studies, Institute of Dental Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, SUM Nursing Colleges, School of Hotel Management, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, SOA National Institute of Law. Click here to know in detail about the courses offered at SOA.
The quality of education for CSE in Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA). is good with good infrastructure, helpful & experienced teachers and well-structured curriculum . The course is well designed to develop the necessary skills for future jobs. Many reputed MNCs Microsoft, TCS, Infosys, OYO, Cognizant, Deloitte, Amazon, Accenture, Capgemini, Oracle, BOSCH, Mindtree, Cognizant and IBM provide campus placement to the students.
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) has been ranked 9th in the dental category, 16th rank in the Medical category, 15th rank in the university category.
Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER) is the Engineering School of Siksha 'O' Anusandhan or SOA. ITER is located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Earlier it was affiliated to Utkal Universit and later on Biju Patnaik University of Technology. Since 2007, it is a constituent institute of Siksha 'O' Anusandhan.
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) University has been ranked 15th as per NIRF Ranking 2023 while KIIT is ranked 16th is the same category.
SOA can be considered as Tier 2 college as it has quality students, great pedagogy, good placements record, better Alumni network. It provides modern infrastructure, research facility, national and international collaboration and exchange programmes with foreign universities. It has an advantage as lot of good companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Accenture, Capgemini, Wipro, Infosys, Hewlett Packard, Tech Mahindra, Oracle, EY, L&T Infotech, High Radius, BOSCH, Mindtree comes for placement and students are also exposed to various live projects and training programs. It is approved by UGC and accredited by NAAC with Grade A++.
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) has emerged as a centre of quality education in the east India with its qualified faculty members, innovative curriculum and world class infrastructure facilities. It has been accredited by NAAC with ‘A++’ grade (3rd Cycle). It is ranked 15th in the university category as per the NIRF Ranking 2023.
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