2027 session update: The information below is retained and refreshed from previous-cycle reference material. Official verification of the 2027 dates, fees, eligibility and admission rules is pending. Check the relevant official notice before applying.
OUAT 2027: OUAT 2027 i.e. Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology admission test for UG admission is conducted by Odisha University. The admission process for UG and PG admission will be online. OUAT is a state-level entrance test conducted annually by the Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology. Candidates can get admission in the field of Agriculture/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture/ B.V.Sc. & A.H. / B.Tech. (Agril. Engg.) / B.F.Sc. / B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry & B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science & PG courses. Candidates can read the below-given article to know more about OUAT 2027.
OUAT 2027 Exam Status
Candidates can check the OUAT 2027 exam status from the below table:
| Particulars | Status |
Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology 2027 Status | Soon |
OUAT 2027 Important Dates
Candidates can check all the official important dates for OUAT 2027 below.
OUAT 2027 UG Exam Dates| Events | Dates (tentative) |
| Application form availability | Expected to be announced by the university |
| Last date to apply | Expected to be announced by the university |
| Last date for fee payment | Expected to be announced by the university |
| Last date for correction | Expected to be announced by the university |
| Admit card availability | Expected to be announced by the university |
| OUAT 2027 exam | Expected to be announced by the university |
| Submission of application form (B) | Expected to be announced by the university |
| Correction in form ‘B’ | Expected to be announced by the university |
| Uploading of intimation- cum rank card | Expected to be announced by the university |
| Counselling round | Expected to be announced by the university |
| Commencement of class | Expected to be announced by the university |
OUAT 2027 PG Admission Dates (tentative)| Events | Dates |
| Application form availability | To be notified soon |
| Last date to apply | To be notified soon |
| Last date for fee payment | To be notified soon |
| Last date of submission of final OGPA/Marks of the qualifying in the academic profile of the Application Form | To be notified soon |
| Admit card availability | To be notified soon |
| Mock test | To be notified soon |
| OUAT 2027 exam | To be notified soon |
| Uploading of intimation- cum rank card | To be notified soon |
| Counselling round | To be notified soon |
| Commencement of class | To be notified soon |
OUAT 2027 Application Form
OUAT 2027 Application form is released in online mode by the university. There will be two forms that a candidate has to fill. Applicants must go through the below-given points to know more about the OUAT 2027 application form.
Form-A
- Candidates can download the official prospectus from this page and read the instructions carefully while filling application Form-A and Form-B.
- Candidates can access registration Form-A by visiting the website and clicking on the link “Submission of online Application Form-A for OUAT Common Entrance Examination 2027”.
- Candidates must submit Application Form-B online after the Entrance Examination. Form-B can be accessed on the website by clicking on the link “Submission of online Application Form-B”.
- Aspirants can also access Application Form-B by logging in using their login ID and password.
- Scanned copies of relevant documents (within file size 210KB) must be uploaded.
- Candidates are advised not to send any hard copy of the application and documents to the University.
- Incomplete application forms will be rejected.
- Candidates are advised to take a printout of the registration form for further processes.
Form-B
Submission of Online Application Form-B is mandatory for admission into Under Graduate Courses and for candidates of J&K under PMSSS and Kashmiri Migrant candidates who have submitted Form-A. Candidates are advised to take a printout of the application form for further processes. OUAT application form B dates for the 2027 session are expected to be announced by the university.
Documents to be Uploaded Along with Application Form B
- Certificate of 10th standard showing date of birth.
- Mark sheet of 10+2 Science.
- Certificate of 10+2 Science.
- SC/ST/Green Card certificate from the competent authority for the respective reserved category.
- Persons with Disabilities Certificate issued from Medical Board / competent authority authenticated by Medical Board of any Govt. Medical College of Odisha.
- Residential certificate (Except for candidates with Odia as a subject in 10th standard from any recognized School/Institution of Odisha).
- NCC ‘B’ certificate duly authenticated by the Commanding Officer of the enrolled NCC unit on the backside of the original certificate.
- Aadhaar Card.
- In the case of NRI/PIO Sponsored applicants: i) Filled application, ii) Passport of the sponsor, iii) Visa/Permanent residential certificate of the sponsor, iv) Residential proof of sponsor (electric bill, telephone bill, water bill, etc.).
- Certificate as proof of OUAT employee from Registrar, OUAT to claim admission under OUAT Employee quota.
- Permanent Residential Certificate to claim admission under Western Odisha quota.
- Bonafide Certificate issued by Rajya Sainik Board, Govt. of Odisha, Bhubaneswar-2 for applicants seeking admission into Armed Forces Personnel quota.
- Domicile certificate from the District Magistrate, Govt. of J&K to claim admission under Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) quota for candidates of J&K.
- Certificate from the competent authority for being a migrant of Kashmir to claim admission under Kashmiri Migrant quota.
* If an applicant does not upload the relevant document/certificate for a claim in the category, then that claim and the benefit attached therewith will not be entertained.
OUAT 2027 Application Fee (Previous-Cycle Reference)
The application fee for Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology is Rs. 1400/- (Note: Fee is based on previous-cycle reference and pending official 2027 confirmation).
Mode of Payment: Net banking/Debit card/Credit card.
OUAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates are advised to check their OUAT 2027 eligibility criteria before starting the registration process. Given below are the eligibility criteria:
Nationality: Indian candidates are allowed to give the entrance test.
Minimum Qualification for UG Courses
- Candidates must have passed their 10+2 Science / equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (40% in case of SC/ST/PH) including extra optionals. Candidates appearing in the 10+2 Science Examination can also appear for the entrance examination.
- Applicants must check Physics/Chemistry/Biology subject options (required).
- Candidates admitted into B.Sc (Ag)/B.Sc (Hort)/B.Sc (Forestry)/B.Sc (Home Science) without having Mathematics or Biology at the 10+2 level will have to make up their deficiency by taking pre-requisite courses in the subject (Mathematics/Biology) offered during the first two semesters.
Age Limit: Applicants must have completed 17 years of age.
Minimum Qualification for PG Courses
- Candidates must have passed a Bachelor's degree examination with an OGPA of at least 6.60/10.00 on a ten-point scale, 3.25/5.00 on a five-point scale, and 2.60/4.00 on a four-point scale for General Category.
- For SC/ST/Person With Disability (PWD)/Kashmiri Migrant/Kashmiri Pandit (Non-Migrants)/Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants) candidates, the requirement is an OGPA of at least 5.60/10.00, 2.75/5.00, and 2.20/4.00, respectively.
- In other cases where marks are awarded, candidates must have secured at least 60% marks for General Category, while for SC/ST/PWD/Kashmiri Migrant/Kashmiri Pandit (Non-Migrants)/Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants) categories the requirement is 50% marks.
Reservation of Seats
Given below is the category-wise reservation of seats:
| Category | Seats in % |
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| SC | 8 |
| ST | 12 |
| Green card holder | 5 |
| PWD | 5 |
| Armed Forces Personnel | 3 |
| Foreign Candidates | 5 |
OUAT 2027 Admit Card
OUAT 2027 Admit Card will be available until the exam date online on the official website of the exam. Hall tickets along with photo identity proof must be carried to the test centre at the time of the exam. Acceptable photo identities include any one of the following:
- Passport
- Driving license
- Voter ID Card
- PAN Card
- Aadhaar Card (UID)
- Admit cards found with incorrect details will lead to debarring of the candidate from appearing for the entrance examination.
OUAT 2027 Exam Pattern
OUAT 2027 Exam Pattern is given below, containing important information regarding the examination for aspirants wanting to understand the test structure:
Exam Pattern for Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology 2027Mode of Examination | Offline |
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Duration of Examination | 120 minutes (2 hours) |
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No. of Questions Asked | 200 |
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Type of Questions | MCQ (Objective) |
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Marking Scheme | +1 for Correct and NO Negative Marking |
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Medium of Examination | English |
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Total Marks | 200 |
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Sections | 3 |
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Section-wise division is mentioned below:
Sections | Subjects | Questions |
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I | Physics | 66 |
II | Chemistry | 66 |
III | Mathematics/Biology | 68 |
Total | | 200 questions |
OUAT 2027 Syllabus
OUAT Syllabus PDF will be released along with the prospectus of the examination.
- Candidates can download OUAT 2027 detailed syllabus PDF from the above-mentioned link.
- Candidates must check the syllabus online before starting exam preparation.
- OUAT 2027 syllabus will cover various topics from the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology.
- For undergraduate programmes, questions will be from the 12th standard, and for post-graduate courses, questions will be from the graduation level.
OUAT 2027 Preparation Tips
OUAT 2027 preparation tips are given below:
- Make notes of everything as it is easier to refer to notes than go through textbooks all over again.
- Daily revision is an important aspect because memory fades over time and needs to be polished repeatedly.
- Maintain proper sleep routines.
- Dedicate time for recreation.
- Solving questions provides a reality check on preparation levels and highlights scopes for improvement.
- Keep calm during the examination and maintain focus.
OUAT 2027 Result
OUAT 2027 Result will be announced soon after the exam. Results will be made available online on the official website of the university.
- Candidates need to enter their Application/Registration number, programme, and field of study to check results. OUAT result 2027 will be declared for both Form A and Form B programmes.
- After the announcement of results, candidates need to register for the counselling process held after the merit list is published.
OUAT 2027 Counselling
OUAT 2027 counselling process commences after the announcement of results through online mode.
- Shortlisted candidates achieving the cutoff criteria are invited for counselling. All necessary documents including academic certificates, identity proof, and work experience certificates (if applicable) are verified.
- Candidates can then take admission to their allotted course by paying the course fee.
Documents Required at Counselling Process (Previous-Cycle Reference)
- Intimation letter-cum-rank card
- Downloaded application Form-B
- Mark sheets and pass certificate of H.S.C/ S.S.C./Equivalent from the Board of Secondary Education / CBSE/ICSE as the case may be
- Mark sheets and pass certificate of +2 Science from CHSE/ CBSE/ ICSE/ equivalent
- C.L.C. and Conduct Certificate from the head of the institution last attended
- Migration Certificate from the university / board last attended
- SC/ST/Green Card certificate from the competent authority for the respective reserved category
- In the case of NRI/PIO sponsored candidates, all documents prescribed by the authority: i) Passport of the sponsor, ii) Visa/Permanent residential certificate of the sponsor, iii) Residential proof of sponsor (electric bill, telephone bill, water bill, etc.), iv) Certificate as proof of OUAT employee from Registrar, OUAT, v) Persons with Disabilities Certificate issued from Medical Board / competent authority authenticated by Medical Board of any Govt. Medical College of Odisha
- NCC ‘B’ certificate duly authenticated by the Commanding Officer of the enrolled NCC unit on the backside of the original certificate
- Medical Fitness Certificate in prescribed format
- Certificate towards discontinuation of study in the specified format
- Residential certificate (except for students who studied Odia as a subject in 10th standard from any school/institution of Odisha)
- Permanent Residential Certificate for Western Odisha
- Certificate of Medical Fitness for Admission into B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry Course
- Bonafide Certificate issued by Rajya Sainik Board, Govt. of Odisha, Bhubaneswar-2 to claim Armed Forces Personnel quota
- Domicile certificate from the District Magistrate, Govt. of J&K to claim under Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) quota for students of J&K
- Certificate from the competent authority for being a migrant of Kashmir to claim under Kashmiri Migrant quota
- Aadhaar Card
- Permission letter from the employer in case of in-service candidates
- Relief order from the employer in case of State Govt. of Odisha sponsored candidates
- 5 passport size photographs as uploaded in Form-A
Note: Detailed counselling schedules and document lists are based on previous-cycle information and will be updated when the authority releases the official OUAT 2027 information brochure.
Historical Context (2023 Counselling Reference): In earlier admission cycles such as 2023, the OUAT counselling process was held in the fourth week of July.
OUAT Courses Offered
Candidates can get admission to the following courses:
Undergraduate Courses
BSc (Ag), BSc (Forestry), BSc (Horticulture), B.Tech (Agriculture Eng.), BFSC, B.Sc (Home Science).
PG Courses
MSc (Maths), MSc (Chemistry), MSc (Botany), MSc (Physics), MSc (Zoology), MSc (Biotechnology), Ph.D. courses.
OUAT 2027 Exam Centres
Given below is the list of OUAT 2027 exam centres:
- Angul
- Balangir
- Balasore
- Bargarh
- Baripada
- Berhampur
- Bhadrak
- Bhawanipatna
- Bhubaneswar
- Cuttack
- Dhenkanal
- Jagatsinghpur
- Jajpur
- Jeypore
- Jharsuguda
- Kendrapara
- Keonjhar
- Khurda
- Nayagarh
- Phulbani
- Puri
- Rayagada
- Rourkela
- Sambalpur
OUAT 2027 Highlights
Given below are the major points of Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology 2027:
Exam Name | OUAT 2027 |
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Conducting Body | Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology |
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Level | State Level |
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Courses | B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture/ B.V.Sc. & A.H. / B.Tech. (Agril. Engg.) / B.F.Sc. / B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry & B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science |
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OUAT Official Website | http://ouat.nic.in/ |
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Application Link | Activate Soon |
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Exam Mode | Offline (pen-paper based) |
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Exam Purpose | To offer admission in B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture/ B.V.Sc. & A.H. / B.Tech. (Agril. Engg.) / B.F.Sc. / B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry & B.Sc. (Hons.) programs. |
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Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology
The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) was established in the year 1962 under the provisions of the Orissa Act, 20 of 1961, and discharges the triple functions of teaching, research, and extension education. The university offers education at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels in Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Fishery Science, Community Science, and Forestry in a semester system. Research and extension programs are carried out at the Regional Research & Technology Transfer Station (RRTTS) and/or sub-stations / Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) located in different parts of the state.
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Shall 12th appearing candidate apply?