Quick Overview
Founded Year
1962
Total Courses
85+
Rating
3.8
Institute Type
Other
Campus Size
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NAAC Grade
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Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Popularly Known as OUAT based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha established in the year of 1962 as a premier agricultural university by the Legislature of the State of Orissa. Also it is identified as one of the best universities in India. It is also recognized by UGC and AICTE. It is also certified by NAAC. Also, it has collaborated with IIT Roorkee and IIT Delhi for agricultural research and education.The University offers programs like UG, PG, PG Diploma and PhD programs. For this program it offers different courses which include BTech, BSc, B.F.Sc, B.V.Sc, MTech, MSc, MBA, M.V.Sc, M.F.Sc etc in various levels and in various departments. Every year, it offers around 900+ seats for eligible students.The college provides Facilities like Auditorium & Classrooms, Hostels, canteens, labs for every department , Gym, sports complex , library full of available books and many others.
Highlights
- it was established in 1962
- It offers UG, PG, PG Diploma and PhD program
- It offers BTech, BSc, B.F.Sc, B.V.Sc, MTech, MSc, MBA, M.V.Sc, M.F.Sc courses etc.
- It accepts 900+ seats every year
- It provides facilities like Auditorium & Classrooms, Hostels, Canteens, labs for every department , Gym, sports complex , library full of available books and many others.
OUAT Ranking
Below are the rankings and achievements of Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology:
| S.NO | Year | Title | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | NIRF Ranking | Overall | 151-200 |
| 2 | 2024 | NIRF Ranking | Agriculture | 15 |
| 3 | 2023 | NIRF Ranking | Agriculture | 22 |
OUAT Courses Offered
Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology is known for its impressive academic records and course offerings throughout the years.The College offers various programs like UG, PG, PG Diploma and PhD programs.It offers different courses for various programs in various levels such as BTech, BSc, B.F.Sc, B.V.Sc, MTech, MSc, MBA, M.V.Sc, M.F.Sc etc.the fee structure for these courses will be in the range of around 25,000 to 80,000 Indian rupees(INR) per year.
Follow the below table for the detailed structure of fees for UG Program:
| S. No | Course | Fees | Eligibility | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Tech(Agricultural Engineering) | Around 51,000 INR (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 | 4 years |
| 2 | BSc Hons.(Agriculture, Home Science, Forestry) | Around 25,000 to 60,000 INR (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 | 3 years |
| 3 | B.V.Sc & A.H | Around 77,000 INR (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 | 3 years |
| 4 | B.F.Sc | Around 60,000 INR (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 | 4 years |
| S. No | Course | Fees | Eligibility | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M.Tech(Agricultural Engineering) | Around 60,000 INR (1st Year Fees) | Bachelor’s degree | 2 years |
| 2 | MBA | Around 80,000 INR (1st Year Fees) | Bachelor’s degree | 2 years |
| 3 | MSc | Around 28,000 to 35,000 INR (1st Year Fees) | Bachelor’s degree | 2 years |
| 4 | MCA | Around 60,000 INR (1st Year Fees) | Bachelor’s degree | 2 years |
| 5 | M.V.Sc | Around 62,000 INR (1st Year Fees) | Bachelor’s degree | 2 years |
| 6 | M.F.Sc | Around 79,000 INR (1st Year Fees) | Bachelor’s degree | 2 years |
| S. No | Course | Fees | Eligibility | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD | ?48,000 to 80,000 (1st Year Fees) | Master’s Degree | 2-3 years |
| 2 | PG Diploma | ?30,000(Total Fees) | Bachelor’s Degree | 1 year |
OUAT Admissions
The University provides admissions for various courses in the various levels of programs for various fields of Agriculture, Science and Technology.The University is known for providing top notch quality education in every aspect. It offers various courses for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PG Diploma and PhD Program.The University offers B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering, BSc Hons. in Agriculture, Home Science, Forestry, B.F.Sc, B.V.Sc & A.H etc courses for Undergraduate program.it offers MTech in Agricultural Engineering, MSc in Agriculture, Physics, Maths, Chemistry, M.V.Sc, M.F.Sc, MBA, MCA etc courses for Postgraduate program.it also offers several courses for PG Diploma and PhD Program.Its common eligibility includes a minimum of 45%-40% aggregate in a 10+2 equivalent higher qualifying exam recognised by related boards with relevant subjects and a valid OUAT Common Entrance Test, merit in graduation and a valid Entrance Test Score, Merit in relevant degree and a valid Entrance Test Score.
Application process
Follow the step-by-step admission procedure:
- Visit the Official website at https://ouat.ac.in/ , go to the admissions tab and press the ‘Apply’ Button.
- Enter the personal details like name, address and marks obtained etc followed by selection of course/program.
- After Filling the application form, submit the required documents like Scanned Passphoto, Signature, marksheets etc.
- Candidates are requested to appear for valid entrance tests for eligibility.
- Application fee for general category is around 1000/- INR, 500/- INR for reservation category.
- Print/Download the application form for future use.
Documents Required
- Admission letter
- 10th & 10+2 Marksheet
- Income Certificate
- Community Certificate
- Graduation Mark Sheet
- Medical Certificate
- Passport-Size Photographs(6 Copies)
- ID Proof (Aadhaar or Pan Card)
OUAT Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility Criteria will differ for various programs. Under the UG program, for courses like BTech, BSc, B.F.Sc, B.V.Sc & A.H, it requires candidates with a minimum of 45%-40% aggregate in a 10+2 equivalent higher qualifying exam recognised by related boards with relevant subjects and a valid OUAT Common Entrance Test Score.Also, for PG program, it requires candidates with a minimum of 50% aggregate for general (45% for reservation candidates) in graduation with relevant discipline and a valid Entrance Test Score.For PhD program, it requires candidates with good merit in relevant degree and a valid Entrance Test Score.
| Name of Courses | Selection Criteria and Eligibility |
|---|---|
| BTech | Selection-OUAT Common Entrance TestEligibility – 12th cleared |
| BSc Hons. | Selection-OUAT Common Entrance TestEligibility – 12th cleared |
| B.V.Sc A&H | Selection-OUAT Common Entrance TestEligibility – 12th cleared |
| B.F.Sc | Selection-OUAT Common Entrance TestEligibility – 12th cleared |
| MSc | Selection – Entrance TestEligibility – Graduation degree or Bachelor’s degree in related field |
| MTech | Selection – Entrance TestEligibility – Graduation degree or Bachelor’s degree in related field |
| M.V.Sc, M.F.Sc | Selection – Entrance TestEligibility – Graduation degree or Bachelor’s degree in related field |
| MCA | Selection – Entrance TestEligibility – Graduation degree or Bachelor’s degree in related field |
| MBA | Selection – Entrance TestEligibility – Graduation degree or Bachelor’s degree in related field |
| PG Diploma | Selection – Merit BasedEligibility – Graduation degree or Bachelor’s degree in related field |
| PhD | Selection – Entrance TestEligibility – Master’s Degree |
Fees and Scholarships
The fee structure for the various levels of programs such as UG, PG and PhD will be in the range of around 25,000 to 80,000 Indian rupees(INR). The detailed program wise fee structure is shown below :| Program | Fees |
|---|---|
| UG | Around 25,000 to 77,000 INR |
| PG | Around 28,000 to 80,000 INR |
| PG Diploma | Around 30,000 INR |
| PhD | Around 48,000 to 80,000 INR |
Scholarship details:
The University also offers various scholarships to help the students overcome their financial problems. Its offering of scholarship includes: Merit Scholarship, Sports Scholarship , Financial Assistance Scheme and many others.
| S.No | Scholarship Scheme | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merit Scholarship | Students who have good merit with certain income limit are considered |
| 2 | Sports Scholarship | Students who have national/state level recognition with certain income limit are considered |
| 3 | Financial Assistance | Students who seek financial help for their studies are considered |
Hostel
The University provides hostels for boys and girls separately with various facilities. Its facilities in hostels include well maintained rooms and bathrooms,24/7 WIFI, chairs, tables , TV and others etc. Its cost is around 12,000 to 17,000 Indian rupees per annum.| Accommodation | Fees |
|---|---|
| Boys hostel | Around 12,000 to 17,000 INR per annum |
| Girls hostel | Around 12,000 to 17,000 INR per annum |
Campus Facilities
OUAT Odisha provides various facilities to the students. The facilities of the University includes:
- Auditorium
- Classrooms
- Laboratories
- Sports(indoor and outdoor)
- Library
- Hostels
- Bank & ATM
- Gym
- Cafeteria
- Transportation
- Guest Rooms
- Medical Centre and others.
Placements
Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology provides campus placement opportunities to students in various fields.it is known for its excellent placement records throughout the year. Students of this college get various offers from various companies/ organizations like Cognizant, Nestle, Wipro, TCS, Capgemini, Agro seeds and many others. Out of all these offers, it has achieved very good placements in the last academic year.
The Placement Cell at the University, provides great opportunities to students with good offers in hand.It provides training and development programs like interview sessions to help students do their best during the placement session.
The Top Recruiters:
- Cognizant
- Nestle
- Wipro
- TCS
- Capgemini
- Agro seeds and many others.
Alumni
The University also has several famous alumni members who are part of various fields in various industries. The notable alumni members from the University are:
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Dr. Damodar Rout, Former Minister, Agriculture & Farmer Empowerment, Fisheries & A.R.D., Govt. of Odisha.
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Shri Ashok Chandra Panda, Former Cabinet Minister, Govt, of Odisha, India.
Conclusion
OUAT Bhubaneswar follows a vision to become a premier university for providing quality and technical Agricultural education.Its main mission is to generate highly qualified & skillful Leaders, Entrepreneurs and Professionals by implementing various technical and research programs. Its vision and mission inspires many students to choose the university.
