SAAT 2027
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Admission Test (SAAT), SOA University, Bhubaneswar
SAAT is the entrance test of SOA University, Bhubaneswar, for B.Tech and other programmes at its institutes such as ITER. SOA also takes JEE Main and CUET scores as separate admission routes.
- Conducted by
- Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Mode
- Computer-based multiple choice test, held in multiple rounds
- Frequency
- Once a year, with several application and exam rounds
- Duration
- Not confirmed (secondary sources say 2 or 3 hours); check the SOA brochure
SAAT 2027: Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official Siksha 'O' Anusandhan notices
SAAT is run by Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University for admission to programmes at its constituent institutes. This page covers the 2027 cycle and uses the 2026 cycle as reference.
About SAAT
SAAT is the Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Admission Test, conducted by SOA University in Bhubaneswar for entry to programmes at its constituent institutes, including B.Tech at ITER. It is a computer-based multiple choice test, and SOA also lists JEE Main and CUET scores as separate admission routes. It suits Class 12 students with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics who want a seat at SOA and prefer its own test to a national exam. Selection is followed by SOA counselling and seat allotment rounds. SAAT 2026 was the 17th edition and its rounds are over. SOA has not issued a SAAT 2027 notice yet, so any 2027 dates here are expectations based on the last cycle.
SAAT 2027 at a glance
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Admission Test (SAAT), SOA University, Bhubaneswar |
| Conducted by | Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
| Frequency | Once a year, with several application and exam rounds |
| Mode | Computer-based multiple choice test, held in multiple rounds |
| Duration | Not confirmed (secondary sources say 2 or 3 hours); check the SOA brochure |
| Language | English |
| Courses | B.Tech (including lateral entry for diploma holders) and other SOA programmes in pharmacy, hotel management and allied fields; medical and dental courses go through NEET, not SAAT |
| Accepted by | Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER) and other constituent institutes of SOA University, Bhubaneswar |
| Official website | admission.soa.ac.in |
Key dates
SAAT 2027 notification and application
Expected December 2026
SAAT 2027 exam rounds
Expected May to June 2027
SAAT 2027 counselling and admission
Expected June to September 2027
What SAAT is
SAAT stands for Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Admission Test. According to the SOA admission site, it is primarily a multiple choice test of a standard comparable to other national-level entrance tests, and it is held across multiple rounds for different programmes. SAAT 2026 was described as the seventeenth edition.
The admission portal lists three ways to get into SOA programmes: the SOA Admission Test (SAAT), JEE Main and CUET. MBBS, BDS, MD/MS and MDS admissions are through NEET only and do not use SAAT.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar |
| Official portal | admission.soa.ac.in |
| Helpline email | saat2026@soa.ac.in (as printed for the 2026 cycle) |
| Attempts | A candidate can appear for SAAT only once per programme |
| Lateral entry | Diploma holders in engineering, technology, pharmacy or hotel management can apply for regular courses |
| Selection | Merit from SAAT, then counselling for shortlisted candidates |
Source: SOA admission portal. Marks, duration and fee are not printed on the SOA admission pages we could read (the SAAT syllabus and rules sub-pages are not available to automated readers), so they are marked as reported by third parties where used.
How the cycle ran in 2026
Third-party sites report that Phase 1 applications ran from 7 December 2025 to 30 April 2026 with exams from 8 to 15 May 2026, Phase 2 applications from 6 May to 6 June 2026 with exams from 18 to 27 June 2026, followed by a mop-up round, stray vacancy rounds and a spot vacancy round. The SOA site carried a spot vacancy notice dated 16 August 2026 and a notice dated 3 September 2026 declaring SAAT 2026 stray vacancy (Phase 2) B.Tech results.
Explore SAAT 2027
- SAAT DatesRegistration, exam and result timeline
- SAAT Application FormSteps, fee, documents and photo rules
- SAAT EligibilityWho can apply, attempts and age
- SAAT Exam PatternSections, marks and marking scheme
- SAAT SyllabusSubject-wise units and topics
- SAAT Admit CardDownload steps and exam-day carry list
- SAAT ResultScorecard, rank and what comes next
- SAAT CutoffQualifying marks and admission cutoffs
- SAAT CounsellingRounds, choice filling and documents
- SAAT PreparationStudy plan, strategy and mistakes
Frequently asked questions
What is SAAT?
SAAT is the Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Admission Test conducted by SOA University, Bhubaneswar, for admission to its programmes, including B.Tech at ITER.
Is SAAT mandatory for SOA B.Tech?
No. The SOA site lists SAAT, JEE Main and CUET as separate admission routes.
How many times can I take SAAT?
The SOA site says a candidate can appear for SAAT only once per programme.
Is there a negative marking in SAAT?
Most third-party sites say no, but some say there is. Confirm in the official brochure.
What is the SAAT paper pattern?
Most sources report 120 MCQs with 40 each in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Duration is reported as 2 or 3 hours, so verify it.
Is the SAAT application free?
Several sources say registration was free in 2026. Check the live portal before paying.
Can diploma holders apply?
Yes. The SOA site says diploma holders in engineering and technology, pharmacy or hotel management can apply for regular courses.
Does SOA accept NEET?
MBBS, BDS, MD/MS and MDS admissions at SOA are through NEET only.
When will SAAT 2027 start?
No official date is out yet. Based on the 2026 cycle, applications may start around December 2026, but that is only an estimate.
What happens if I miss the first round?
SOA ran later phases, a mop-up round and vacancy rounds in 2026, so you may still get a chance.
Where can I get help?
Use the helpline details on admission.soa.ac.in or the cycle email printed there, which was saat2026@soa.ac.in in 2026.