SAAT (Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Admission Test) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, for B.Tech and other professional programmes. It is institute-specific, merit-based and conducted once a year, attracting applicants from multiple states. Admission to ITER and other SOA constituent institutes is decided by SAAT performance, with no board exam weightage.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration:2 hours (120 minutes)
Total Marks:120
Marking Scheme:+1 for a correct answer, no negative marking
Sections
Mathematics
40 Questions•40 Marks
Physics
35 Questions•35 Marks
Chemistry
35 Questions•35 Marks
English
10 Questions•10 Marks
Syllabus
Mathematics
Algebra
Calculus
Trigonometry
Coordinate Geometry
Probability
Physics
Mechanics
Thermodynamics
Electromagnetism
Modern Physics
Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
English
Grammar
Vocabulary
Comprehension
Eligibility Criteria
Passed or appearing Class 12 (or equivalent)
Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects
One of Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Technical subject
Minimum qualifying marks as specified by SOA
Important Dates
Registration opens
As notified by SOA
SAAT exam
Around April-May (tentative)
Result & counselling
May-June (tentative)
Application Process
Register on admission.soa.ac.in/saat
Fill the application and pay the fee
Download the admit card and take the CBT
Check the merit list
Attend SOA counselling with document verification
💡 Preparation Tips
Mathematics carries the most questions (40) - prioritise it
No negative marking - attempt every question, including the easy English section
The exam is easy to moderate; focus on fundamentals and speed
Practise NCERT-level problems
❓ FAQs
What does SAAT admit to?
Admission to ITER (Institute of Technical Education and Research) and other constituent engineering schools under SOA, Bhubaneswar.
Is there negative marking?
No. Each correct answer earns +1 with no penalty for wrong answers.
How many questions are there?
120 questions in 2 hours - Mathematics 40, Physics 35, Chemistry 35 and English 10.