Siksha O Anusandhan University (SOA), Bhubaneswar – 2026 Overview

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49Active programmes
11Student reviews
3.1Average rating
4Placement years

About Siksha O Anusandhan University (SOA)

History and Background

About Siksha O Anusandhan University (SOA), Bhubaneswar Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) is a deemed to be university in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It started out as the Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER), an engineering college opened in 1995, and was declared a deemed university under Section 3 of the UGC Act on 17 July 2007. SOA now has a number of constituent institutes spread across engineering, medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, law, management, agriculture, hotel management and the sciences. NAAC has accredited SOA with an A++ grade in its third cycle, and the UGC has granted it Category-I graded autonomy along with 12(B) status. In NIRF 2024 the university was ranked 14th among universities, 26th in engineering, 21st in medical, 9th in dental and 9th in law. Its engineering, management, pharmacy and hotel management programmes are accredited by the NBA, and the B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture programme is accredited by ICAR. DSIR recognises SOA as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation. Some of the better known parts of the university are: ITER, the engineering faculty, for B.Tech and M.Tech Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, for MBBS and postgraduate medicine Institute of Dental Sciences SOA National Institute of Law Faculties of Pharmacy, Nursing, Management, Agricultural Sciences and Hotel Management MBBS, BDS and postgraduate medical seats are filled through NEET, as required by national rules. For B.Tech and several other programmes, SOA runs its own SAAT entrance test. The hospital side is large: IMS and SUM Hospital has a second campus at Phulnakhara, and the medical faculty is NABH accredited with NABL-accredited labs. Agriculture students spend time in villages through a rural attachment programme.

Campus and Location

Established in 2007. Located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Khandagiri Square, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Courses and Programmes Offered

B.Pharm and M.Pharm Programmes

- Bachelor of Pharmacy – 4 years – Pass or appearing at 10+2 examination (in the year 2014) with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with one of the following subjects: Mathematics / Biotechnology / Computer Science / Biology / Information Technology or any other subject as approved by appropriate authority, by securing atleast 45% marks taken together in the subjects mentioned (40% incase of candidates belonging to SC / ST / OBC category) OR Pass in Diploma programme in Pharmacy with less than 60% marks. · B.Pharm profile

- Master of Pharmacy – 2 years – B.Pharm · M.Pharm profile

B.Tech / B.E. Programmes

- B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Civil Engineering – 3 years – Pass in Diploma in Engineering / Technology with less than 60% marks in aggregate. · B.Tech / B.E. profile

- B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Computer Science & Engineering – 3 years – Pass in Diploma in Engineering / Technology with less than 60% marks in aggregate.

- B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Computer Science & Information Technology – 3 years – Pass in Diploma in Engineering / Technology with less than 60% marks in aggregate.

- B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Electrical & Electronics Engineering – 3 years – Pass in Diploma in Engineering / Technology with less than 60% marks in aggregate.

- B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Electrical Engineering – 3 years – Pass in Diploma in Engineering / Technology with less than 60% marks in aggregate.

- B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering – 3 years – Pass in Diploma in Engineering / Technology with less than 60% marks in aggregate.

- B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Mechanical Engineering – 3 years – Pass in Diploma in Engineering / Technology with less than 60% marks in aggregate.

- B.Tech Civil Engineering – 4 years – Pass or appearing (in the year 2014) at 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects alongwith one of the following subjects : Chemistry / Computer Science / Information Technology /Biotechnology / Biology / Informatics / Statistics or any other subject as approved by appropriate authority, by securing atleast 50% marks taken together in the subjects mentioned.

- B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering – 4 years – Pass or appearing (in the year 2014) at 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects alongwith one of the following subjects : Chemistry / Computer Science / Information Technology /Biotechnology / Biology / Informatics / Statistics or any other subject as approved by appropriate authority, by securing atleast 50% marks taken together in the subjects mentioned.

- B.Tech Computer Science & Information Technology – 4 years – Pass or appearing (in the year 2014) at 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects alongwith one of the following subjects : Chemistry / Computer Science / Information Technology /Biotechnology / Biology / Informatics / Statistics or any other subject as approved by appropriate authority, by securing atleast 50% marks taken together in the subjects mentioned.

- B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering – 4 years – Pass or appearing (in the year 2014) at 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects alongwith one of the following subjects : Chemistry / Computer Science / Information Technology /Biotechnology / Biology / Informatics / Statistics or any other subject as approved by appropriate authority, by securing atleast 50% marks taken together in the subjects mentioned.

- B.Tech Electrical Engineering – 4 years – Pass or appearing (in the year 2014) at 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects alongwith one of the following subjects : Chemistry / Computer Science / Information Technology /Biotechnology / Biology / Informatics / Statistics or any other subject as approved by appropriate authority, by securing atleast 50% marks taken together in the subjects mentioned.

- B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering – 4 years – Pass or appearing (in the year 2014) at 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects alongwith one of the following subjects : Chemistry / Computer Science / Information Technology /Biotechnology / Biology / Informatics / Statistics or any other subject as approved by appropriate authority, by securing atleast 50% marks taken together in the subjects mentioned.

- B.Tech Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering – 4 years – Pass or appearing (in the year 2014) at 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects alongwith one of the following subjects : Chemistry / Computer Science / Information Technology /Biotechnology / Biology / Informatics / Statistics or any other subject as approved by appropriate authority, by securing atleast 50% marks taken together in the subjects mentioned.

- B.Tech Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering – 4 years – Pass or appearing (in the year 2014) at 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects alongwith one of the following subjects : Chemistry / Computer Science / Information Technology /Biotechnology / Biology / Informatics / Statistics or any other subject as approved by appropriate authority, by securing atleast 50% marks taken together in the subjects mentioned.

- Dual B.Tech + MBA – 5 years – Pass or appearing (in the year 2014) at 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects alongwith one of the following subjects : Chemistry / Computer Science / Information Technology /Biotechnology / Biology / Informatics / Statistics or any other subject as approved by appropriate authority, by securing atleast 50% marks taken together in the subjects mentioned.

- Dual Degree - B.Tech + M.Tech Civil Engineering – 5 years – Pass or appearing (in the year 2014) at 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects alongwith one of the following subjects : Chemistry / Computer Science / Information Technology /Biotechnology / Biology / Informatics / Statistics or any other subject as approved by appropriate authority, by securing atleast 50% marks taken together in the subjects mentioned.

- Dual Degree - B.Tech + M.Tech Computer Science & Engineering – 5 years – Pass or appearing (in the year 2014) at 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects alongwith one of the following subjects : Chemistry / Computer Science / Information Technology /Biotechnology / Biology / Informatics / Statistics or any other subject as approved by appropriate authority, by securing atleast 50% marks taken together in the subjects mentioned.

- Dual Degree - B.Tech + M.Tech Computer Science & Information Technology – 5 years – Pass or appearing (in the year 2014) at 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects alongwith one of the following subjects : Chemistry / Computer Science / Information Technology /Biotechnology / Biology / Informatics / Statistics or any other subject as approved by appropriate authority, by securing atleast 50% marks taken together in the subjects mentioned.

- Dual Degree - B.Tech + M.Tech Electrical Engineering – 5 years – Pass or appearing (in the year 2014) at 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects alongwith one of the following subjects : Chemistry / Computer Science / Information Technology /Biotechnology / Biology / Informatics / Statistics or any other subject as approved by appropriate authority, by securing atleast 50% marks taken together in the subjects mentioned.

- Dual Degree - B.Tech + M.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering – 5 years – Pass or appearing (in the year 2014) at 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects alongwith one of the following subjects : Chemistry / Computer Science / Information Technology /Biotechnology / Biology / Informatics / Statistics or any other subject as approved by appropriate authority, by securing atleast 50% marks taken together in the subjects mentioned.

- Dual Degree - B.Tech + M.Tech Mechanical Engineering – 5 years – Pass or appearing (in the year 2014) at 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects alongwith one of the following subjects : Chemistry / Computer Science / Information Technology /Biotechnology / Biology / Informatics / Statistics or any other subject as approved by appropriate authority, by securing atleast 50% marks taken together in the subjects mentioned.

BDS Programmes

- Bachelor of Dental Surgery – 4 years – Pass or appearing at 10+2 examination (in the year 2014) or any equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and Zoology) and English individually and must have secured a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in the qualifying examination. · BDS profile

BHM Programmes

- Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (BHMCT) – 4 years – Pass or appearing at 10+2 examination in any discipline with atleast 45% marks (40% incase of SC / ST / OBC category) · BHM profile

BSc Programmes

- B.Sc Nursing – 4 years – Pass or appearing at 10+2 examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate (English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together) and 40% marks in aggregate for SC / ST / OBC candidates only. · BSc profile

- B.Sc. Post Basic Nursing – 3 years – Passed GNM examination, and registered with concerned State Nursing Council. Candidate must be a member of TNAI.

Hotel Management - PG Programmes

- Master of Hotel Management and Catering Technology – 2 years – Bachelor Degree in Science, Commerce and Arts/B.E./B.Tech./MBBS/ B.Pharm./B.Sc. Agri./ BVSC / BHMS /BAMS / BDS / BPT / BHMCT / BBA / BCA examination or equivalent in 2014 from any recognised University with atleast 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC category). · Hotel Management - PG profile

Integrated Law Programmes

- BBA LLB – 5 years – Pass or appearing at 10+2 examination in any discipline with atleast 45% marks (40% incase of SC / ST / OBC category) · Integrated Law profile

LLM Programmes

- Master of Law (LLM) – 2 years · LLM profile

M.Tech / M.E. Programmes

- M.Tech Bio Technology – 2 years – Pass or appearing in B.E. / B.Tech / AMIE /MCA/M.Sc. in the respective discipline or equivalent. · M.Tech / M.E. profile

- M.Tech Computer Science & Engineering – 2 years – Pass or appearing in B.E. / B.Tech / AMIE /MCA/M.Sc. in the respective discipline or equivalent.

- M.Tech Electrical Engineering-Power Electronics & Drives – 2 years – Pass or appearing in B.E. / B.Tech / AMIE /MCA/M.Sc. in the respective discipline or equivalent.

- M.Tech Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering – 2 years – Pass or appearing in B.E. / B.Tech / AMIE /MCA/M.Sc. in the respective discipline or equivalent.

- M.Tech Geotechnical Engineering – 2 years – Pass or appearing in B.E. / B.Tech / AMIE /MCA/M.Sc. in the respective discipline or equivalent.

- M.Tech Materials Science and Engineering – 2 years – Pass or appearing in B.E. / B.Tech / AMIE /MCA/M.Sc. in the respective discipline or equivalent.

- M.Tech Structural Engineering – 2 years – Pass or appearing in B.E. / B.Tech / AMIE /MCA/M.Sc. in the respective discipline or equivalent.

MBA / PGDM Programmes

- MBA – 2 years – Bachelor Degree in Science, Commerce and Arts/B.E./B.Tech./MBBS/ B.Pharm./B.Sc. Agri./ BVSC / BHMS /BAMS / BDS / BPT / BHMCT / BBA / BCA examination or equivalent in 2014 from any recognised University with atleast 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC category). · MBA / PGDM profile

MBBS Programmes

- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – 5 years – Pass or appearing at 10+2 examination (in the year 2014) or any equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and Zoology) and English individually and must have secured a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in the qualifying examination. · MBBS profile

MDS Programmes

- Master of Dental Surgery Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics – 3 years – Pass in BDS · MDS profile

- Master of Dental Surgery Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery – 3 years – Pass in BDS

- Master of Dental Surgery Oral Medicine & Radiology – 3 years – Pass in BDS

- Master of Dental Surgery Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology – 3 years – Pass in BDS

- Master of Dental Surgery Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics – 3 years – Pass in BDS

- Master of Dental Surgery Periodontology – 3 years – Pass in BDS

- Master of Dental Surgery Preventive Dentistry – 3 years – Pass in BDS

- Master of Dental Surgery Prosthodontics – 3 years – Pass in BDS

MSc Programmes

- M.Sc Nursing – 2 years – Passed B.Sc. Nursing (Basic/Post Basic)Degree with 55% aggregate from an Institution recognized by Indian Nursing Council with a minimum of one year experience either in teaching or clinical area but they should be registered in State Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife. · MSc profile

Admission Process and Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria by Programme

- B.Pharm and M.Pharm: Pass or appearing at 10+2 examination (in the year 2014) with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with one of the following subjects: Mathematics / Biotechnology / Computer Science / Biology / Information Technology or any other subject as approved by appropriate authority, by securing atleast 45% marks taken together in the subjects mentioned (40% incase of candidates belonging to SC / ST / OBC category) OR Pass in Diploma programme in Pharmacy with less than 60% marks..

- B.Tech / B.E.: Pass in Diploma in Engineering / Technology with less than 60% marks in aggregate..

- BDS: Pass or appearing at 10+2 examination (in the year 2014) or any equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and Zoology) and English individually and must have secured a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in the qualifying examination..

- BHM: Pass or appearing at 10+2 examination in any discipline with atleast 45% marks (40% incase of SC / ST / OBC category).

- BSc: Pass or appearing at 10+2 examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate (English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together) and 40% marks in aggregate for SC / ST / OBC candidates only..

- Hotel Management - PG: Bachelor Degree in Science, Commerce and Arts/B.E./B.Tech./MBBS/ B.Pharm./B.Sc. Agri./ BVSC / BHMS /BAMS / BDS / BPT / BHMCT / BBA / BCA examination or equivalent in 2014 from any recognised University with atleast 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC category)..

- Integrated Law: Pass or appearing at 10+2 examination in any discipline with atleast 45% marks (40% incase of SC / ST / OBC category).

- M.Tech / M.E.: Pass or appearing in B.E. / B.Tech / AMIE /MCA/M.Sc. in the respective discipline or equivalent..

- MBA / PGDM: Bachelor Degree in Science, Commerce and Arts/B.E./B.Tech./MBBS/ B.Pharm./B.Sc. Agri./ BVSC / BHMS /BAMS / BDS / BPT / BHMCT / BBA / BCA examination or equivalent in 2014 from any recognised University with atleast 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC category)..

- MBBS: Pass or appearing at 10+2 examination (in the year 2014) or any equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and Zoology) and English individually and must have secured a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in the qualifying examination..

- MDS: Pass in BDS.

- MSc: Passed B.Sc. Nursing (Basic/Post Basic)Degree with 55% aggregate from an Institution recognized by Indian Nursing Council with a minimum of one year experience either in teaching or clinical area but they should be registered in State Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife..

Entrance Exams Accepted

How to Apply

Check the relevant programme eligibility, follow the mapped entrance-exam or university counselling route, and confirm dates, documents and fees on the official admission notice.

Cutoffs and Entrance Exams

Entrance Exams for Siksha O Anusandhan University (SOA)

Key entrance exams and routes recorded in the database: CAT, CLAT, GPAT, JEE Main, NEET.

Cutoff Trends

Branch-wise and category-wise cutoffs are not published in the current dataset. Check the official university or counselling website for the latest cutoffs.

Placements and Recruiters

Placement Highlights by Programme

2023
₹22 LPA
2023
₹9 LPA
2023
₹13 LPA
2023
₹8 LPA

B.Tech / B.E. (2023): Highest ₹22 LPA, Average ₹5 LPA.

MBBS (2023): Highest ₹9 LPA, Average ₹3 LPA.

Integrated Law (2023): Highest ₹13 LPA, Average ₹7 LPA, Lowest ₹5 LPA.

MBA / PGDM (2023): Highest ₹8 LPA, Average ₹5 LPA.

Top Recruiters

capegemini, Cengrs GeoTechnia Pvt Ltd, Coca-Cola (HR), Exilant technology pvt ltd, FCS Software Solutions, HCL, Hindustan Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Phoenix Maritime Service Pvt. Ltd, TCS, TEGA Industries, TVS MOTORS and others (12 recruiters in database).

Placement Data Disclaimer

Package units, currency and placement percentages are not fully specified in the source. Treat these figures as indicative and verify the latest official placement report.

Student Reviews and Ratings

Overall Student Ratings

- Total active reviews: 11

- Average overall rating: 3.1/5

- Infrastructure: 4.3/5

- Hostel: 4.5/5

- Clubs/Activities: 4.0/5

- Faculty: 4.3/5

- Admission: Not recorded

Overall
3.1/5
Infrastructure
4.3/5
Hostel
4.5/5
Clubs / Activities
4.0/5
Faculty
4.3/5

Faculty and Departments

Key Faculty Members

- PROF. (Dr.) R P Mohanty – Vice Chancellor

Rankings and Recognition

NIRF and Other Rankings

- nirf 2024: Rank 26 out of 100.

- nirf 2024: Rank 9 out of 40.

- nirf 2024: Rank 9 out of 40.

- nirf 2024: Rank 9 out of 40.

- nirf 2024: Rank 26 out of 100.

- nirf 2024: Rank 62 out of 100.

- nirf 2024: Rank 21 out of 50.

- nirf 2024: Rank 9 out of 40.

- times 2024: Rank 3 out of 175.

- itoday 2024: Rank 34 out of 62.

- cs 2024: Rank 26 out of 100.

- cs 2024: Rank 9 out of 40.

- cs 2024: Rank 9 out of 40.

- cs 2024: Rank 9 out of 40.

- cs 2024: Rank 26 out of 100.

- cs 2024: Rank 62 out of 100.

- cs 2024: Rank 21 out of 50.

- cs 2024: Rank 9 out of 40.

- nirf 2023: Rank 27 out of 100.

- nirf 2023: Rank 8 out of 100.

- nirf 2023: Rank 57 out of 100.

- nirf 2022: Rank 27 out of 200.

- nirf 2021: Rank 32 out of 300.

- nirf 2020: Rank 34 out of 200.

- nirf 2020: Rank 12 out of 200.

- nirf 2018: Rank 19 out of 200.

Frequently asked questions

What is Siksha O Anusandhan University (SOA) known for?

Siksha O Anusandhan University (SOA) offers B.Pharm and M.Pharm, B.Tech / B.E., BDS, BHM, BSc, Hotel Management - PG, Integrated Law, LLM, M.Tech / M.E., MBA / PGDM, MBBS, MDS, MSc across 49 active programme records.

What are the main courses at Siksha O Anusandhan University (SOA)?

Siksha O Anusandhan University (SOA) lists Bachelor of Pharmacy, B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Civil Engineering, B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Computer Science & Engineering, B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Computer Science & Information Technology, B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Electrical & Electronics Engineering, and other programmes.

Which entrance exams are accepted by Siksha O Anusandhan University (SOA)?

The active programme mappings list CAT, CLAT, GPAT, JEE Main, NEET.

How are placements at Siksha O Anusandhan University (SOA)?

Placement records are available for 4 programme-year record(s), including average and highest package values where reported.

What is the average package at Siksha O Anusandhan University (SOA)?

The available placement records include average package values such as ₹5 LPA. Values can vary by year and programme.

What is the ranking of Siksha O Anusandhan University (SOA)?

The profile contains 26 active ranking record(s), including nirf rank 26 and nirf rank 9.

What is the student rating of Siksha O Anusandhan University (SOA)?

Siksha O Anusandhan University (SOA) has an average rating of 3.1 out of 5 from 11 active review(s).

Which recruiters are associated with Siksha O Anusandhan University (SOA)?

The available records include recruiters such as capegemini, Cengrs GeoTechnia Pvt Ltd, Coca-Cola (HR), Exilant technology pvt ltd, FCS Software Solutions, HCL.

Data note: Fees, placements, rankings and reviews are recorded evidence and may change by batch, category, role, recruiter mix or academic year. Verify the latest official information before applying.