Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) University is a private research university located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Established in 1997 as a small institute, it has now grown to become a multi-disciplinary university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various fields such as engineering, medicine, law, management, humanities, and social sciences.
SOA University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A' grade. It has also been ranked among the top 20 institutions in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in the past few years.
The university has state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities, including a modern library, research centers, laboratories, sports facilities, and residential facilities for students and faculty. It has a highly qualified and experienced faculty, many of whom have received national and international awards for their contributions to research and education.
SOA University's mission is to provide quality education, foster research and innovation, and develop responsible leaders who can contribute to society's betterment.
Ranked 16th best in University Category, 27th Best in the Engineering Category, 18th Best in Medical Category of NIRF, 10th Best in Dental Category, 9th Best in Law Category, 45th Best in Research Category and 30th Best in Overall Category by NIRF India Rankings 2022, MHRD, Govt. of India
Training & Internships
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) University offers a comprehensive training and internship program to its students. The university has collaborations with numerous national and international companies and organizations, which provide students with opportunities to gain practical experience and exposure in their respective fields.
The university has a dedicated Career Development Cell (CDC), which facilitates training and internships for students. The CDC also organizes workshops and seminars on various topics such as resume building, interview skills, and communication skills, to enhance students' employability. SOA University also has tie-ups with several industries for research and development projects. The university encourages students to participate in these projects, which not only provide them with practical knowledge but also contribute to the industry's growth.
Academia-Industry Connect
The program is designed to facilitate collaborations and partnerships between academia and industry in various ways. SOAU has established research and development centers that bring together researchers from academia and industry to work on projects of mutual interest. The university also encourages industry experts to visit the campus and share their expertise with students and faculty members.
SOAU has also established strong ties with leading corporations in various industries. These partnerships provide students with opportunities for internships, hands-on training, and employment after graduation. The university's faculty members also work closely with industry partners to develop curricula that are aligned with industry needs and trends.
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Industry Projects
SOAU has established partnerships with leading corporations in various industries, providing students with opportunities to work on real-world projects. These projects are designed to help students develop practical skills and gain valuable experience that will prepare them for careers in their chosen fields.
The university offers a wide range of industry projects across disciplines such as engineering, business, pharmacy, and medicine. Students work in teams, collaborating with faculty members and industry partners to solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
The industry projects at SOAU provide students with the opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge in a practical setting and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities that exist in their respective fields. Through these projects, students develop skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork, making them well-equipped to succeed in the workplace.
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Scholarships
Engineering Department Scholarships
The students need to meet certain criteria to be eligible for scholarships provided by the Engineering Department. Some of the details are stated below.
B.Tech Scholarship
The candidates need to secure a minimum of 75% marks in both 10th & +2 exam.
The scholarship amount offered is 10,000/- rupees PA for all 4 years
MCA Scholarship
The candidates need to secure a minimum of 75% in both 10th and 12th exam.
The scholarship amount offered is 10,000/- rupees PA for 2 years.
BCA Scholarship
The candidates need to secure a minimum of 75% in both 10th and 12th exam.
The scholarship amount offered is 10,000/- rupees PA for all 3 years.
Dr. Pravat Kumar Rout
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Dr. Ranjan Kumar Mallick
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Prof. Santosh Kumar Behera
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
Prof. Smaran Kumar Sanyal
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
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Hostel For Male
A/C rooms with common bath room
Two bedded room - Rs. 1,20,000/- Per annum
Three bedded room - Rs. 90,000 /- Per annum
A/C rooms with attached bath room ( 2BHK )
Single sharing - Rs. 2,40,000 /- Per annum
Double sharing - Rs. 1,50,000 /- Per annum
A/C rooms with attached bath room ( 1BHK )
Single sharing - Rs. 1,80,000 /- Per annum
Double sharing - Rs. 1,20,000 /- Per annum
Non A/C rooms with common bath room
Two/three bedded room - Rs. 48,000 /- Per Annum
Non A/C rooms with attached bath room (2 BHK/ 1 BHK)
Single sharing - Rs. 1,00,000 /- Per Annum
Double sharing - Rs. 75,000 /- Per Annum
Hostel Fees per semester
Hostel Fees (Male)
₹48 K - ₹ 2.40 L
Hostel Fees (Female)
₹48 K - ₹ 2.40 L
Hostel For Female
A/C rooms with common bath room
Two bedded room - Rs. 1,20,000/- Per annum
Three bedded room - Rs. 90,000 /- Per annum
A/C rooms with attached bath room ( 2BHK )
Single sharing - Rs. 2,40,000 /- Per annum
Double sharing - Rs. 1,50,000 /- Per annum
A/C rooms with attached bath room ( 1BHK )
Single sharing - Rs. 1,80,000 /- Per annum
Double sharing - Rs. 1,20,000 /- Per annum
Non A/C rooms with common bath room
Two/three bedded room - Rs. 48,000 /- Per Annum
Non A/C rooms with attached bath room (2 BHK/ 1 BHK)
Single sharing - Rs. 1,00,000 /- Per Annum
Double sharing - Rs. 75,000 /- Per Annum
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Training & internships
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) University offers a comprehensive training and internship program to its students. The university has collaborations with numerous national and international companies and organizations, which provide students with opportunities to gain practical experience and exposure in their respective fields.
The university has a dedicated Career Development Cell (CDC), which facilitates training and internships for students. The CDC also organizes workshops and seminars on various topics such as resume building, interview skills, and communication skills, to enhance students' employability. SOA University also has tie-ups with several industries for research and development projects. The university encourages students to participate in these projects, which not only provide them with practical knowledge but also contribute to the industry's growth.
Industry Projects
SOAU has established partnerships with leading corporations in various industries, providing students with opportunities to work on real-world projects. These projects are designed to help students develop practical skills and gain valuable experience that will prepare them for careers in their chosen fields.
The university offers a wide range of industry projects across disciplines such as engineering, business, pharmacy, and medicine. Students work in teams, collaborating with faculty members and industry partners to solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
The industry projects at SOAU provide students with the opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge in a practical setting and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities that exist in their respective fields. Through these projects, students develop skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork, making them well-equipped to succeed in the workplace.
Academia - Industry Connect
The program is designed to facilitate collaborations and partnerships between academia and industry in various ways. SOAU has established research and development centers that bring together researchers from academia and industry to work on projects of mutual interest. The university also encourages industry experts to visit the campus and share their expertise with students and faculty members.
SOAU has also established strong ties with leading corporations in various industries. These partnerships provide students with opportunities for internships, hands-on training, and employment after graduation. The university's faculty members also work closely with industry partners to develop curricula that are aligned with industry needs and trends.
Placement
Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Bhubaneswar has a well established placement cell that works as a catalyst for students and recruiters. According to the official SOA Bhubaneswar placement report 2022, the highest salary package offered to students stands at INR 42 LPA. Some of the top recruiters of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Bhubaneswar Amazon, HCL, EY and many more.
Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Bhubaneswar highest package offered in 2022 rose by 35% when compared with 2021. As per the Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Bhubaneswar placement report 2021 (data taken from NIRF report), the median salary offered to UG sand PG students was INR 4 LPA and INR 3.75 LPA respectively.
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SOA SIGNS MOU WITH GMR GROUP FOR INDUSTRIAL EXPOSURE OF STUDENTS AND FACULTY
Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited (GKEL), Dhenkanal, for mutual benefit.
As per the MoU, SOA will interact with GKEL for the purpose of getting familiarized with industrial exposure for industry ready problems and live training program for students and faculty members. GKEL will support short and long term training of students of SOA every year as per the mutually agreed terms.
SOA will extend academic and research support to GKEL personnel on a case-to-case basis by facilitating their visit to its laboratories and other facilities.
SUM HOSPITAL TOP MULTI-SPECIALTY HOSPITAL IN CITY, THIRD IN EAST
Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, the faculty of medical sciences of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) here, has maintained its number one position among top multi-speciality hospitals in the capital city in the latest All India Multi-speciality Hospitals Ranking Survey 2023 conducted by the Times of India.
IMS and SUM Hospital, a teaching hospital with 250 MBBS seats, was also ranked the third best multi-speciality hospital in eastern region in the survey. The medical college, which has post-graduate courses in broad specialities besides MCH and DM programs in all super speciality departments, was ranked 18th in the country in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2022.
SOA SIGNS MOU WITH L&T EDUTECH FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS
The core objective would be to enhance the employability of students as well as aspiring professionals across various engineering and technology sectors. Focusing on employability, L&T is set to launch a series of industry-led application-oriented courses under its program—L&T CollegeConnect which would be made available to SOA students.
SOA would cooperate and provide the solicited inputs, infrastructure support etc to L&T and both parties have agreed to provide College Connect series to the students in phases. It will enable skill development of the students for preparing them for industry based jobs, Prof. Dash said.
The Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER), SOA’s faculty of engineering and technology, was ranked 27th in the country in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2023.
SOA FACILITATING ODISHA GROUNDNUT FARMERS VISIT TO GUJARAT
The farmers, belonging to Cuttack, Puri, Angul, Dhenkanal and Mayurbhanj districts, attended a special program held in SOA campus on Saturday where they were addressed by Union minister for Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan.
Mr. Pradhan said that though the soil of Odisha was more fertile than that of Gujarat, farmers in the western state were able to produce 40 lakh tons of groundnut per annum while Odisha could harvest only four lakh tons.
The farmers, who will also visit the Agricultural University in Gujarat, will acquire knowledge about cultivation methods, technology and avenues to market their produce. The groundnut produced in Odisha was of better quality.