SAAT 2026: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Cutoff and Counselling

SAAT 2026 (Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Admission Test) is a national-level entrance test conducted by Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, for admission to engineering, pharmacy, nursing, agriculture, law, management, hotel management, and veterinary programmes across its eight constituent institutes. SAAT 2026 is the 17^th edition of this exam, and it is held in two rounds every year — giving candidates two opportunities to qualify. Round 1 results are now declared, Round 1 counselling is awaited, and the Round 2 application window closes today, June 6, 2026 — candidates who have not yet applied must register before midnight tonight. One major advantage of SAAT is that the application is completely free for all programmes and all rounds.

• Round 2 Application Deadline: June 6, 2026 (Today) is the last date to apply for SAAT 2026 Round 2. No fee is required. Visit admission.soa.ac.in and complete registration before tonight. Last year, Round 2 was introduced specifically to give more students an additional opportunity at SOA University admissions.
• Round 2 Admit Card: The SAAT 2026 Round 2 admit card is expected around June 7–8, 2026. In Round 1, the admit card was released approximately one week before the exam window opened on May 8, 2026. Follow the same pattern for Round 2 (exam: June 14–20).
• Round 2 Exam: SAAT 2026 Round 2 will be held from June 14 to June 20, 2026, in CBT mode across multiple cities in India. The exam format is the same as Round 1 — 100 MCQ questions, 2 hours, no negative marking.
• Engineering Counselling (Round 1): ITER B.Tech e-counselling dates for Round 1 are yet to be officially announced. In 2025, engineering counselling began approximately 3–4 weeks after Round 1 results were declared. With Round 1 results out on May 20, 2026, expect the counselling window to open around mid-to-late June 2026.

What is SAAT 2026?

SAAT stands for Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Admission Test. It is a national-level university entrance test conducted by Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. SAAT 2026 is the 17^th edition of this exam and gives you direct admission to undergraduate, lateral entry, and postgraduate programmes across SOA University’s eight constituent institutes.

The test is held in two rounds every year, giving candidates two chances to qualify. Round 1 was held from May 8 to May 15, 2026, with results declared on May 20–21, 2026. Round 2 is scheduled from June 14 to June 20, 2026 — applications for Round 2 close today, June 6, 2026. One important fact: there is no application fee for either round. SAAT is one of the few national-level entrance tests that is completely free to apply for.

Programmes covered by SAAT include B.Tech, BBA, MBA, Integrated MBA, B.Pharm, B.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. Agriculture, B.V.Sc. & AH, BA LLB, BBA LLB, B.Sc. Hotel Management, MCA, M.Tech, M.Pharm, and Ph.D. Note that MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, and MDS admissions at SOA’s Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS) and SUM Hospital are done only through NEET — not through SAAT.

SAAT 2026 – Key Highlights

SOA University has eight constituent institutes, each specialising in a specific field: ITER for engineering, IBCS for business and computing, SPS for pharmacy, SUM Nursing College for nursing, IAS for agriculture, the Institute of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry for veterinary sciences, SHM for hotel management, and SNIL for law. All institutes are located on the SOA campus in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

SAAT 2026 Important Dates

SAAT 2026 is held in two rounds. The table below shows all key events with upcoming dates listed first so you can plan ahead. Round 1 is complete and results are declared. Round 2 has its application deadline today.

The Round 2 application window closes today, June 6, 2026. This is your last chance to register for the June 14–20 exam. Apply at admission.soa.ac.in before midnight tonight — no fee is required.

Source: admission.soa.ac.in/important-dates-1

Counselling and seat allotment dates for both rounds will be announced through the official portal and by email to all qualified candidates. Check admission.soa.ac.in and your registered email regularly for official counselling notifications.

SAAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Each programme at SOA University has its own eligibility requirements for SAAT 2026. You must check the criteria for your chosen programme before applying. Candidates who are currently in the final year of their qualifying exam can also apply provisionally, but admission is confirmed only after submitting the final marksheet with the required minimum marks.

Eligibility for Undergraduate Programmes

Eligibility for Postgraduate Programmes

Candidates in their final year of the qualifying exam can apply for SAAT 2026 provisionally. Admission will only be confirmed after submitting the final marksheet at counselling with the required minimum marks.

SAAT 2026 Application Process

Applying for SAAT 2026 is entirely online and completely free of charge. No registration fee is required for any programme or any round. Round 2 applications close tonight — June 6, 2026.

Round 2 registration closes tonight — June 6, 2026. If you have not applied yet, visit admission.soa.ac.in now and complete registration before midnight. There is no fee to apply.

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for SAAT 2026 Round 2

• Step 1 – Visit the Official Website: Go to admission.soa.ac.in and look for the SAAT 2026 Round 2 application link.
• Step 2 – Register: Enter your name, mobile number, and email address to create your account. Click “Register” to proceed.
• Step 3 – Verify OTP: Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number and email to confirm your account.
• Step 4 – Fill the Application Form: Log in with your credentials. Fill in your personal details (name, date of birth, address, category) and academic details (qualifying exam, subjects, percentage, year of passing, and institution name).
• Step 5 – Choose Programme and Exam Slot: Select the programme you are applying for (e.g., B.Tech, B.Pharm, BBA) and your preferred exam date and time slot from the Round 2 window (June 14–20, 2026).
• Step 6 – Upload Documents: Upload your recent passport-size photograph, Class 10 marksheet, Class 12 marksheet or hall ticket (if result is awaited), and caste certificate if you belong to SC/ST/OBC category.
• Step 7 – Submit: Review all entries carefully. Click “Submit” to complete the application. Save or print the confirmation page.

Documents Needed for SAAT 2026 Application

• Recent passport-size photograph (JPG/JPEG format, white or light background)
• Class 10 marksheet (for date of birth verification)
• Class 12 marksheet or hall ticket (for appearing candidates)
• Caste/category certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates, issued by a competent authority
• Diploma marksheet for B.Tech Lateral Entry applicants
• Bachelor’s degree marksheet for MBA, MCA, and M.Tech applicants

Key Points About SAAT 2026 Application

• The application is 100% free for all programmes and both rounds.
• You can apply for multiple programmes in a single application cycle.
• Candidates who appeared in Round 1 can also apply for Round 2 to try and improve their rank.
• You cannot appear for the same programme more than once within the same round.
• Round 2 is the last main application round before any supplementary rounds are announced for the academic year.

SAAT 2026 Syllabus

The SAAT 2026 syllabus is based on the Class 11 and Class 12 curriculum as prescribed by recognised boards (CBSE, ICSE, and State Boards). The syllabus differs by programme. If you are preparing for JEE Main 2026, your preparation for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics already covers almost the entire SAAT B.Tech syllabus.

SAAT 2026 Syllabus – B.Tech Physics

• Class 11: Physical World and Measurement; Kinematics; Laws of Motion; Work, Energy and Power; Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body; Gravitation; Properties of Bulk Matter; Thermodynamics; Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory; Oscillations and Waves
• Class 12: Electrostatics; Current Electricity; Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism; Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents; Electromagnetic Waves; Optics (Ray and Wave Optics); Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter; Atoms and Nuclei; Electronic Devices

SAAT 2026 Syllabus – B.Tech Chemistry

• Class 11: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry; Structure of Atom; Classification of Elements and Periodicity; Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure; States of Matter; Thermodynamics; Equilibrium; Redox Reactions; Hydrogen; s-Block Elements; p-Block Elements; Organic Chemistry – Basic Principles; Hydrocarbons; Environmental Chemistry
• Class 12: Solutions; Electrochemistry; Chemical Kinetics; Surface Chemistry; General Principles of Isolation of Elements; p-Block Elements (continued); d- and f-Block Elements; Coordination Compounds; Haloalkanes and Haloarenes; Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers; Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids; Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen; Biomolecules; Polymers; Chemistry in Everyday Life

SAAT 2026 Syllabus – B.Tech Mathematics

• Class 11: Sets, Relations and Functions; Trigonometric Functions; Mathematical Induction; Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations; Linear Inequalities; Permutations and Combinations; Binomial Theorem; Sequences and Series; Straight Lines; Conic Sections; Introduction to Three-Dimensional Geometry; Limits and Derivatives; Mathematical Reasoning; Statistics; Probability
• Class 12: Relations and Functions (advanced); Inverse Trigonometric Functions; Matrices and Determinants; Continuity and Differentiability; Applications of Derivatives; Integrals; Applications of Integrals; Differential Equations; Vectors; Three-Dimensional Geometry; Linear Programming; Probability (advanced)

SAAT 2026 Syllabus – Biology (B.Pharm / B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Agriculture / B.V.Sc. & AH)

• Botany: Diversity in Living World; Structural Organisation in Plants; Cell Structure and Functions; Plant Physiology; Reproduction in Plants; Genetics and Evolution; Biology in Human Welfare; Biotechnology; Ecology and Environment
• Zoology: Structural Organisation in Animals; Human Physiology (Digestion, Breathing, Circulation, Excretion, Locomotion, Neural Control, Chemical Coordination); Reproduction in Humans; Genetics and Evolution; Human Health and Disease; Biotechnology; Ecology

SAAT 2026 Syllabus – Management Programmes (BBA / MBA / Integrated MBA)

• English Comprehension: Reading passages, grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction, verbal ability
• Logical Reasoning: Analogies, series completion, coding-decoding, blood relations, directions, syllogisms, data sufficiency
• Numerical Aptitude: Arithmetic (percentages, profit-loss, ratio-proportion, time-work, speed-distance), basic algebra, data interpretation
• General Knowledge and Current Affairs: National and international events, sports, science and technology, government schemes, Indian Constitution basics

For the detailed syllabus specific to each programme, download the information bulletin from admission.soa.ac.in.

SAAT 2026 Admit Card and Rank Card

SOA University releases the SAAT 2026 admit card online before each round’s exam. For Round 1, the admit card was released approximately one week before the exam window opened on May 8, 2026. For Round 2, the admit card is expected around June 7–8, 2026. The rank card is released after the result is declared and is also sent directly to registered email IDs.

How to Download SAAT 2026 Round 2 Admit Card

• Visit the official portal: admission.soa.ac.in
• Click on the “Admit Card” or “Hall Ticket” link on the homepage
• Enter your Application Number and date of birth (or password)
• Your admit card will appear on screen — download and print it on A4 paper
• Carry the printed admit card to the exam centre on your exam day

Details Mentioned on SAAT 2026 Admit Card

You must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid government-issued photo ID to the exam centre. A digital copy on your phone is not accepted. Without both documents, you may not be allowed to sit for the exam.

How to Download SAAT 2026 Rank Card (Round 1)

Round 1 rank cards are now available. Follow these steps to download your rank card:

• Visit admission.soa.ac.in and click on the “Result” or “Rank Card” link
• Enter your Application Number and Roll Number (from your admit card)
• Your rank card will appear — download and save it in a secure location
• Also check your registered email — rank cards are sent directly to candidates’ email IDs

Your rank card shows your total marks, overall SAAT rank, category-wise rank, and qualifying status. This is a key document needed for the counselling process — keep it safely.

Colleges Accepting SAAT 2026 Score

SAAT 2026 score is accepted exclusively by Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University’s eight constituent institutes, all located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. SAAT is not accepted by any other university or college outside the SOA system.

MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, and MDS programmes at SOA’s Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS) and SUM Hospital are admitted only through NEET. SAAT 2026 does not cover any medical degree programme.

SOA University – Key Rankings and Accreditation

ITER, the engineering institute under SOA University, is one of the most sought-after private engineering colleges in Odisha and eastern India. Top companies recruiting from SOA University include Microsoft, Deloitte, Tata Power, and several other leading organisations in IT, core engineering, and management sectors.

SAAT 2026 Scholarships

SOA University offers merit-based scholarships to students admitted through SAAT 2026. Scholarships are based on your Class 12 academic performance and are renewed every year subject to maintaining the required CGPA at the university.

Engineering Scholarships – B.Tech CSE and CSIT (ITER)

Engineering Scholarships – Other B.Tech Branches (ITER)

Performance-Based Scholarship (All Programmes)

• Students who score above 8.0 CGPA in two consecutive semesters get an additional Rs. 10,000 per year.
• All scholarships require maintaining a minimum 8.2 CGPA without any academic backlog for renewal each year.

Other Financial Aid Options

• Category-based scholarships for SC/ST/OBC and minority community students as per government norms
• Sports scholarships for students with outstanding achievements at the state or national level
• Need-based financial assistance for economically disadvantaged students
• Education loans through SOA’s tie-ups with Axis Bank, Auxilo, and Avanse at competitive rates

For complete scholarship details, contact saat2026@soa.ac.in or visit admission.soa.ac.in.

SAAT 2026 Preparation Tips

SAAT 2026 is a moderate-level exam based on Class 11 and 12 topics. The absence of negative marking makes it accessible to all candidates, but you still need a structured approach to score well and secure a good rank. Here are programme-specific preparation strategies.

Tips for B.Tech (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)

• Start with NCERT: SAAT questions are heavily based on NCERT Class 11 and 12 books. Complete all NCERT chapters in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics before moving to reference books.
• Focus on high-weightage topics: In Physics, focus on Mechanics, Electrostatics, and Modern Physics. In Chemistry, Organic reactions and Chemical Equilibrium are important. In Mathematics, Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, and Probability carry the most marks.
• Solve previous year papers: SAAT papers from past years show the type and difficulty of questions asked. Many are direct and formula-based. Aim to solve at least 5 years of previous papers before the exam.
• Take full-length mock tests: Practice at least two 100-question mock tests per week under real exam conditions. Since SAAT is a CBT exam, use an online platform for this.
• Make formula sheets: Keep a notebook with key formulas for Physics and Mathematics. Revise them every morning in the last two weeks before the exam.
• Attempt all 100 questions: There is no negative marking. Never leave a question blank. Eliminate one or two obviously wrong options and make your best guess on the rest.

Tips for Management Programmes (BBA / MBA / Integrated MBA)

• Read a newspaper or news app for 15–20 minutes every day for General Knowledge and Current Affairs
• Practice English comprehension passages and improve vocabulary with daily reading
• Work on arithmetic basics — percentages, profit-loss, time-work, and ratio-proportion — for numerical aptitude
• Solve reasoning puzzles daily — coding-decoding, blood relations, syllogisms, and series problems get faster with practice

Tips for B.Pharm / B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Agriculture

• Cover Physics, Chemistry, and Biology equally — all three carry similar weight
• For Biology, revise NCERT Class 11 and 12 Botany and Zoology chapters thoroughly
• Focus on Genetics, Ecology, Human Physiology, and Cell Biology as these are frequently tested areas
• Practice Biology diagrams since MCQs may include labelled diagram-based questions

General Exam Day Tips

• Carry your printed admit card and a valid photo ID — both are mandatory for entry
• Reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the start time
• Read every question carefully before selecting your answer
• Use the “Mark for Review” feature for uncertain questions and revisit before the exam ends
• Attempt every single question — with no negative marking, leaving questions blank costs you marks

Students preparing for JEE Main 2026 are almost fully ready for SAAT 2026 B.Tech as well, since both exams share a near-identical Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics syllabus. SAAT is a good additional opportunity for JEE aspirants to secure a seat at a reputed private university without any extra preparation effort.