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Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University Admission Test (SAAT) is a national level exam conducted by Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) University for admission into various undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses.

Latest Notification

SAAT 2025: Siksha O Anusandhan has announced the exam dates and application form for phase 2. SAAT 2025 Application Form is now available on the official website admission.soa.ac.in. The last date to fill out SAAT 2025 Application Form is June 2025. SAAT 2025 for Phase 2 will be conducted from June, in both computer-based and pen-paper mode.

Successfully registered candidates can download their SAAT 2025 Admit Card from the official website. Candidates must carry their admit cards along with valid ID proofs to the exam center. As per SAAT 2025 Exam Pattern, the total duration of SAAT 2025 is 2 hours. The question paper consists of a total of 120 questions. Candidates will be awarded 4 marks for each correct answer and 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

Registration

Application form for SAAT 2025 will be available at the official website of SAAT. Following are the steps for successful completion of online application submission:

Go to the official University website - soauniversity.ac.in
Under the ‘Admission’ tab, click on ‘SAAT 2025 Application Form’
Candidate will then have to fill all the required details, like candidate’s name, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth, category, gender, correspondence address, mobile no, email ID, all academic details, selection of course and examination centre
Candidate must carefully review the filled application form and then click on the ‘Submit’ tab.
No application fee needs to be paid.
Candidate then needs to upload his/her photograph and signature.
Completed form must then be submitted and downloaded.
Print out of application form must be taken for future references
In case a candidate wants to apply for more than one program, the different application form will have to be filled
Candidate will receive acknowledgement for receipt of application form on his/her email ID and mobile number

Eligibility Criteria

Prior to the commencement of the online application process, it is necessary to check the eligibility criteria, which are different for each course. Eligibility criteria are primarily the minimum academic threshold set by participating universities for candidates to be able to appear for SAAT 2025 and subsequently gain admission into the desired course. Following are the eligibility criteria for every course-

Course	Eligibility
B.Tech	Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 or equivalent examination, with Mathematics and Physics as compulsory subjects, as well as one subject out of Chemistry / Computer Science / Information Technology /Biotechnology / Biology / Informatics / Statistics or any other subject as approved by AICTE
B.Pharm	Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 or equivalent examination, with individually clearing English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology
BHMCT	Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 examination in any stream, securing a minimum of 45% marks (40% for Schedule Caste (SC)/Schedule Tribe (ST)/OBC categories)
B.Sc. in Agriculture	Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 examination, with either of the following subject combinations PCM/PCB/PCMB, securing a minimum of 50% aggregate marks for under general and OBC categories, and 40% aggregate marks for SC/ST/Physically Handicap (PH) categories. The candidate’s age must be between 17 and 23 years as of December 31, 2022
B.Sc. in Nursing (Basic)	Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 examination, with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (40% for SC/ST/OBC categories). Candidate must be at least 17 years old as on December 31, 2022
P.B.B.Sc Nursing	Candidate must have cleared GNM examination and registered with concerned State Nursing Council
Five-Year Integrated B.A. LLB. (Hons) and B.B.A. LLB. (Hons)	Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 or equivalent examination in any discipline, securing a minimum of with 45% (40% for SC/ST categories). Candidate’s age should be less than 20 years as on August 1, 2022 (22 years for SC/ST categories)
BBA	Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 or equivalent examination in any discipline
M.Tech	Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) B.E./B.Tech/AMIE/MCA/M.Sc. or equivalent course in the stream/discipline for which SAAT 2022 is being given
MCA	Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) a three-year bachelor degree in any stream, from any recognized University, securing a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC categories). Candidate must have studied Mathematics either at 10+2 or +3 level (Business Mathematics will not be considered)
MBA/MHA/MHM/MTTM	Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) a three-year bachelor degree in Science, Commerce, Arts, B.E, B.Tech, MBBS, B.Pharm, B.Sc.Agri, BVSC, BHMS, BAMS, BDS, BPT, BHMCT, BBA, BCA or equivalent examination, from any recognized University, securing a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ ST/OBC categories)
M.Pharm	Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) B.Pharm examination, from any recognized University, securing a minimum of 50%. However, GPAT-qualified candidates are not required to give SAAT 2022, but will have to submit application form
M.Sc	Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) B.Sc or equivalent course in the stream/discipline for which SAAT 2022 is being given, from a recognized University, with a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC categories)
M.Sc. in Nursing	Candidate must have cleared B.Sc. Nursing (Basic/Post Basic) degree, securing a minimum of 55% aggregate marks, from an Indian Nursing Council-recognized institution, along with a minimum of one year experience in teaching or clinical area subsequent to registration in respective State Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife.
LLM	Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) LLB or studied integrated law courses or equivalent thereof, from a recognized University, with atleast 50% aggregate marks

Application Fee

No application fee

Exam Pattern

Candidates will get a maximum of 2 hours (120 minutes) to complete SAAT 2025. It will comprise 120 questions, all of which will be objective type

All 120 questions will be MCQs
Number of sections in test paper will depend on the course selected by candidate.
Number of sections will vary with every program
Therefore, the number of questions in each section will also vary with course selected
Questions will be asked only in English language
SAAT 2025 will only be conducted in online mode
Candidate will have to click on one of the four answers given for each question
Candidate will be given 4 marks for each correct answer, while 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer
No negative marking will be done for questions not attempted by candidates

Counselling

Candidates will be called for counselling on the basis of merit lists prepared, depending on the marks secured by him/her. Candidates will have to exercise a branch selection process through online mode

Counselling process will take place at the campus of SOA
Candidates will obtain counseling letters and rank cards through email
Counselling process will involve the selection of courses and colleges by candidates in order of preferences
On the basis of the above selections and merit list, candidates will be allotted seats
Candidates must carry following original documents for verification during counselling session:

Class 10 and class 12 Passing Certificates
Class 10 and class 12 Mark sheets
Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree Mark Sheet
Leaving Certificate (if applicable)
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Birth Certificate
SAAT 2025 Admit Card
SAAT 2025 Rank Card
Identity Proof
4 recent passport sizes colored photographs

Syllabus

Syllabus for SAAT 2025 varies with the program for which test is being given. Candidates can refer to the table given below to know the syllabus for each course.

B.Tech, B.Sc Agriculture, B.Pharm & B.Sc Nursing

Physics, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology – Botany and Zoology

Lateral Entry – B.Tech

Basic Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Engineering Mechanics

MCA

Mathematics, Computer Awareness

BHMCT

Reasoning, Service Aptitude, General English, General Knowledge, General Science, Numerical Aptitude

MBA, MHA, MHM, MTTM and All M.SC Courses

Verbal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, General Knowledge, Comprehension, Computer Fundamentals

M.Tech In Electronics And Communication Engineering, M.Tech In Electronics And Instrumentation Engineering

Engineering Mathematics, Electronics And Communication Engineering

M.Tech In Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Mathematics, Applied Mechanics And Design, Fluid Mechanics And Thermal Sciences, Manufacturing And Industrial Engg.

M.Tech In Electronics and Electrical Engineering, M.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Engineering Mathematics, Electrical Engineering

M.Tech. In Computer Science & Engineering, M.Tech In Information Technology, M.Tech in Computer Science & Data Processing

Engineering Mathematics, Formal Languages And Automata, Computer Hardware, Software Systems

M.Tech In Civil Engineering

Engineering Mathematics, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Surveying

M.Tech In Biotechnology

Industrial Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Bioinstrumentation, Plant And Animal Biotechnology, Immunology, Biostatistics And Bioinformatics, Bioethics

Exam

Event	Date(Tentative)
Commencement of Application Submission	February 2025
Last Date of Application Submission	June 2025
Availability of Admit Card	To be announced
Date of Examination	June 2025
Declaration of Result	July 2025

Eligibilty Criteria

Prior to the commencement of the online application process, it is necessary to check the eligibility criteria, which are different for each course. Eligibility criteria are primarily the minimum academic threshold set by participating universities for candidates to be able to appear for SAAT 2025 and subsequently gain admission into the desired course. Following are the eligibility criteria for every course-

Course	Eligibility
B.Tech	Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 or equivalent examination, with Mathematics and Physics as compulsory subjects, as well as one subject out of Chemistry / Computer Science / Information Technology /Biotechnology / Biology / Informatics / Statistics or any other subject as approved by AICTE
B.Pharm	Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 or equivalent examination, with individually clearing English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology
BHMCT	Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 examination in any stream, securing a minimum of 45% marks (40% for Schedule Caste (SC)/Schedule Tribe (ST)/OBC categories)
B.Sc. in Agriculture	Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 examination, with either of the following subject combinations PCM/PCB/PCMB, securing a minimum of 50% aggregate marks for under general and OBC categories, and 40% aggregate marks for SC/ST/Physically Handicap (PH) categories. The candidate’s age must be between 17 and 23 years as of December 31, 2022
B.Sc. in Nursing (Basic)	Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 examination, with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (40% for SC/ST/OBC categories). Candidate must be at least 17 years old as on December 31, 2022
P.B.B.Sc Nursing	Candidate must have cleared GNM examination and registered with concerned State Nursing Council
Five-Year Integrated B.A. LLB. (Hons) and B.B.A. LLB. (Hons)	Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 or equivalent examination in any discipline, securing a minimum of with 45% (40% for SC/ST categories). Candidate’s age should be less than 20 years as on August 1, 2022 (22 years for SC/ST categories)
BBA	Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 or equivalent examination in any discipline
M.Tech	Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) B.E./B.Tech/AMIE/MCA/M.Sc. or equivalent course in the stream/discipline for which SAAT 2022 is being given
MCA	Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) a three-year bachelor degree in any stream, from any recognized University, securing a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC categories). Candidate must have studied Mathematics either at 10+2 or +3 level (Business Mathematics will not be considered)
MBA/MHA/MHM/MTTM	Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) a three-year bachelor degree in Science, Commerce, Arts, B.E, B.Tech, MBBS, B.Pharm, B.Sc.Agri, BVSC, BHMS, BAMS, BDS, BPT, BHMCT, BBA, BCA or equivalent examination, from any recognized University, securing a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ ST/OBC categories)
M.Pharm	Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) B.Pharm examination, from any recognized University, securing a minimum of 50%. However, GPAT-qualified candidates are not required to give SAAT 2022, but will have to submit application form
M.Sc	Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) B.Sc or equivalent course in the stream/discipline for which SAAT 2022 is being given, from a recognized University, with a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC categories)
M.Sc. in Nursing	Candidate must have cleared B.Sc. Nursing (Basic/Post Basic) degree, securing a minimum of 55% aggregate marks, from an Indian Nursing Council-recognized institution, along with a minimum of one year experience in teaching or clinical area subsequent to registration in respective State Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife.
LLM	Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) LLB or studied integrated law courses or equivalent thereof, from a recognized University, with atleast 50% aggregate marks

Exam Pattern

Candidates will get a maximum of 2 hours (120 minutes) to complete SAAT 2025. It will comprise 120 questions, all of which will be objective type

All 120 questions will be MCQs
Number of sections in test paper will depend on the course selected by candidate.
Number of sections will vary with every program
Therefore, the number of questions in each section will also vary with course selected
Questions will be asked only in English language
SAAT 2025 will only be conducted in online mode
Candidate will have to click on one of the four answers given for each question
Candidate will be given 4 marks for each correct answer, while 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer
No negative marking will be done for questions not attempted by candidates

Syllabus

Syllabus for SAAT 2025 varies with the program for which test is being given. Candidates can refer to the table given below to know the syllabus for each course.

B.Tech, B.Sc Agriculture, B.Pharm & B.Sc Nursing

Physics, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology – Botany and Zoology

Lateral Entry – B.Tech

Basic Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Engineering Mechanics

MCA

Mathematics, Computer Awareness

BHMCT

Reasoning, Service Aptitude, General English, General Knowledge, General Science, Numerical Aptitude

MBA, MHA, MHM, MTTM and All M.SC Courses

Verbal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, General Knowledge, Comprehension, Computer Fundamentals

M.Tech In Electronics And Communication Engineering, M.Tech In Electronics And Instrumentation Engineering

Engineering Mathematics, Electronics And Communication Engineering

M.Tech In Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Mathematics, Applied Mechanics And Design, Fluid Mechanics And Thermal Sciences, Manufacturing And Industrial Engg.

M.Tech In Electronics and Electrical Engineering, M.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Engineering Mathematics, Electrical Engineering

M.Tech. In Computer Science & Engineering, M.Tech In Information Technology, M.Tech in Computer Science & Data Processing

Engineering Mathematics, Formal Languages And Automata, Computer Hardware, Software Systems

M.Tech In Civil Engineering

Engineering Mathematics, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Surveying

M.Tech In Biotechnology

Industrial Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Bioinstrumentation, Plant And Animal Biotechnology, Immunology, Biostatistics And Bioinformatics, Bioethics

Counselling

Candidates will be called for counselling on the basis of merit lists prepared, depending on the marks secured by him/her. Candidates will have to exercise a branch selection process through online mode

Counselling process will take place at the campus of SOA
Candidates will obtain counseling letters and rank cards through email
Counselling process will involve the selection of courses and colleges by candidates in order of preferences
On the basis of the above selections and merit list, candidates will be allotted seats
Candidates must carry following original documents for verification during counselling session:

Class 10 and class 12 Passing Certificates
Class 10 and class 12 Mark sheets
Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree Mark Sheet
Leaving Certificate (if applicable)
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Birth Certificate
SAAT 2025 Admit Card
SAAT 2025 Rank Card
Identity Proof
4 recent passport sizes colored photographs

Old Question Papers

To access vintage question papers for SAAT (Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Admission Test), you may refer to diverse examination practise portals and professional university sources. While these papers won't continually be simply to be had on the university's authentic web site, you can discover on line education boards and exam guidance websites that provide preceding 12 months query papers or mock papers for practice.

Here are some standard approaches:

University Website: Check the reliable SAAT section on SOA University's admission website online for any to be had sources.
Exam Preparation Portals: Websites like Collegedunia, Shiksha, and EntranceZone frequently offer links to antique papers or pattern papers.
Books and Guides: Look for books through main publishers that provide solved question papers or exercise exams mainly for SAAT.

Prep Materials

For making ready for the SAAT (Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Admission Test), it’s vital to apply the proper substances to reinforce your know-how of the examination's subjects. Below are several recommended coaching assets and strategies:

1. Syllabus Understanding
Start by way of reviewing the SAAT syllabus, which normally covers subjects related to the route you're applying for. For B.Tech, attention on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, at the same time as for MBA, emphasis is positioned on General Knowledge, Verbal Ability, and Logical Reasoning.
2. Recommended Books:
B.Tech Aspirants:

NCERT Books for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (Class 11 and Class 12)