OUAT 2024: Application Form (Released), Exam Date (Out) Syllabus & Latest Updates

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OUAT 2024 Exam

OUAT 2024 registration process has been ongoing. The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology has released the application form of OUAT 2024 and initiated the registration process. Candidates aspiring to take UG admission through the OUAT 2024 exam are advised to fill out theapplication form A. According to the official schedule, the last date to fill OUAT 2024 application form A is April 05, 2024, with an edit option until April 05, 2024. The last date to pay the OUAT 2024 exam application fee of INR 1500 is April 06, 2024. The direct link to fill out OUAT 2024 application form A has been provided below. 

Direct Link: OUAT 2024 Application Form A 

The OUAT 2024 exam will be held on May 13 & 14, 2024. The OUAT 2024 application form B will be available from May 20 – June 15, 2024. Before applying for the OUAT 2024 exam, candidates should review the OUAT 2024 eligibility criteria. The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology conducts OUAT 2024 exam for BSc Hons Agriculture, B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture, Bachelor of Veterinary Science & A.H, BTech Agricultural Engineering, B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry, B.F.Sc., B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science, B.Sc. (Hons.).

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OUAT UG 2024 Important Dates

All the OUAT 2024 important dates have been provided in the table below - 

Events

OUAT 2024 Important Dates 

Availability of OUAT 2024 Application Form - A

March 01 to April 05, 2024

Final Date to Pay the OUAT 2024 Application Fee

April 06, 2024

OUAT 2024 Admit Card Availability

May 03, 2024

OUAT 2024 Mock Test 

May 03, 2024

OUAT 2024 Exam Date

May 13 and 14, 2024

Display of Response Sheet

May 28, 2024

OUAT 2024 Answer Key Challenge

May 28 and 31, 2024

Availability of OUAT 2024 Application Form - B

May 20 - June 15, 2024

OUAT UG 2024 Result Declaration in Percentile 

June 27, 2024

OUAT UG 2024 Declaration of Rank

July 07, 2024
OUAT Intimation cum Rank Card 

July 29, 2024

OUAT Exam 2024 Counselling Process

August 12 to 28, 2024 (Only on Working Days)

Spot Counselling Registration

To be Notified

Spot Rank Card Release Date

To be Notified 

Spot OUAT 2024 Counselling

To be Notified 

OUAT 2024 Exam Highlights

The important  OUAT exam 2024 highlights for UG have been provided in the table below - 

Name of Exam

Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology Undergraduate Entrance Exam (OUAT 2024 exam)

Exam Date

May 13 & 14, 2024

Conducting Body

Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology
Programmes Offered
  • B.Sc (Hons) Community Science Courses
  • B.Tech Agricultural Engineering
  • B.V.Sc and AH
  • B.F.Sc
  • B.Sc (Hons) Forestry
  • B.Sc (Hons) Horticulture
  • B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture
Application Mode

Online

Exam Mode

Offline

Medium of Instruction

English

Type of Questions

Objective

Maximum Marks

200

What is the OUAT 2024 Exam?

The Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) holds the OUAT 2024 entrance exam every year to admit applicants to undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes. According to the OUAT 2024 exam official website, the university provides education and admission in a variety of courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including Agriculture, Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Horticulture, Home Science, Fishery Science, and Forestry, all on a semester system. Candidates can participate in research and extension programmes at the Regional Research & Technology Transfer Station (RRTTS) and/or Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)/Substations located throughout the state.

The OUAT 2024 exam is conducted by Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology for admission in the following UG courses -

  • B.Sc (Hons) Community Science Courses
  • B.Tech Agricultural Engineering
  • B.V.Sc and AH
  • B.F.Sc
  • B.Sc (Hons) Forestry
  • B.Sc (Hons) Horticulture
  • B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture

Advantages of Appearing in OUAT 2024 Exam

Clearing the OUAT 2024 exam provides numerous opportunities and opens doors to top colleges to pursue a degree. Candidates can work for companies like FCI (Food Corporation of India), IFFCO, and NSC, among others. Candidates who pass the OUAT 2024 exam may be able to work in the private or corporate sectors after earning their degree.

OUAT 2024 Application Form

OUAT 2024 Application Form A has been released by the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology. Candidates can fill out the Application Form A of the OUAT 2024 exam is April 05, 2024. The final date to pay the requisite application fee is April 06, 2024. Candidates who are looking forward to the OUAT 2024 exam should successfully fill out the OUAT 2024 application form. To fill out the OUAT 2024 application form steps are mentioned below:

  • Visit OUAT 2024 official website at ouat.nic.in.
  • Go to the admission section and click on OUAT 2024 application form submission.
  • Login using the mobile number or email ID and click on ‘Submit Application Form-A for OUAT Admission-2024’
  • Read all the instructions
  • Fill out the OUAT 2024 application form with your name, Aadhar card number, address, educational qualification, and other details.
  • Gather all of the necessary documents and upload them.
  • Pay the OUAT 2024 application fee through a credit or debit card, Net Banking, or UPI.
  • Save and download the OUAT 2024 application form for future use.

OUAT 2024 Application Fee

To fill out the application form of OUAT 2024 exam, candidates will require to submit the OUAT 2024 application fee. Check below the OUAT 2024 application fee. 

  • The OUAT 2024 application fee for Undergraduate courses is Rs 1500/-.
  • The OUAT 2024 application fee for Postgraduate is Rs 1400/-.
  • Candidates will be able to pay the OUAT application fee online mode. Candidates can pay the OUAT application fee with Credit cards, Debit cards, and Net Banking.

Note: Once the OUAT exam 2024 application fee is submitted, it will be non-refundable under any circumstances.

OUAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The OUAT 2024 exam eligibility criteria are mentioned below:

Qualification: Candidates should pass the 12th class from a recognized board with 50%. Students who are appearing in the post-graduation will require Graduation Degree.

Marks: Candidates from the General category should have passed with 50% marks in the 12th class and in reserved categories, students must have passed with 40%. 

Subjects: To fill out the application form of OUAT 2024 exam, candidates must have Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology as mandatory subjects in the 12th class.

Age Limit: Candidates who are filling out the OUAT 2024 application form must be 17 years as of 31 December 2024.

OUAT 2024 Syllabus

OUAT UG 2024 syllabus consists of Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. Candidates can check the OUAT 2024 syllabus mentioned below in the table. 

OUAT 2024 Exam Subject

Topics

Physics

  • Properties of Solids and Liquids
  • Communication Systems
  • Physics and Measurement
  • Work Energy and Power
  • Kinetic Theory of Gases
  • Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
  • Oscillations and Waves
  • Rotational Energy
  • Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
  • Electronic Devices
  • Optics
  • Atoms and Nuclei
  • Electromagnetic Waves
  • Experimental Skills

Chemistry

  • States of Matter
  • Surface Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry
  • Classification of Elements and Periodicity of Properties
  • Atomic Structure
  • Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
  • P-Block Elements
  • Environmental Chemistry Organic Chemistry
  • Purification and Characterization of Organic Compounds
  • General Principles
  • Processes of Isolation of Metals
  • Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
  • Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen
  • Biomolecules
  • Chemistry in Everyday Life
  • Polymers
  • Principles Related to Practical Chemistry

Biology

  • Biotechnology and its Applications
  • Genetics and Evolution
  • Sexual Reproduction Ecology and the Environment
  • Biology
  • Human Welfare

Mathematics

  • Sets Relations and Functions
  • Matrices and Determinants
  • Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
  • Permutations and Combinations
  • Limit Continuity and Differentiability
  • Integral Calculus
  • Mathematical Induction
  • Differential Equations
  • Coordinate Geometry
  • Binomial Theorem
  • Vector Algebra
  • Sequences and Series
  • Mathematical Reasoning
  • Three-Dimensional Geometry
  • Statistics
  • Probability
  • Trigonometry

OUAT 2024 Exam Pattern

The OUAT 2024 exam pattern is mentioned below in the table:

Exam Mode

Offline mode (Pen & paper)

Medium

English

Questions

200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Exam Duration

2 hours 

Marking Scheme

1 mark for each correct answer

The OUAT 2024 exam pattern and marking scheme for each subject is mentioned in the table. 

Subjects

Marks

Physics

50

Mathematics/ Biology

50

Chemistry

50

Mental Aptitude

50

Total

200

OUAT UG 2024 Entrance Exam Centres

Given below is the list of the latest OUAT exam centres where the OUAT 2024 exam is going to be conducted - 

Sambalpur

Rourkela

Rayagada

Puri

Phulbani

Nayagarh

Khurda

Keonjhar

Kendrapara

Jharasuguda

Jeypore

Jajpur

Jagatsinghpur

Dhenkanal

Cuttack

Bhubaneswar

Bhawanipatna

Bhadrak

Berhampur

Baripada

Baragarh

Balasore

Balangir

Angul

OUAT 2024 Preparation Tips

Aspirants require the OUAT preparation tips to ace the OUAT 2024 exam. Check the OUAT 2024 preparation tips:

  • Prepare a timetable to study and divide time among all subjects
  • Check out the official OUAT exam syllabus and start preparing
  • Find the best books for the OUAT entrance exam 2024 to study from the best materials available
  • Solve previous year’s question paper and sample papers as much as you can
  • Don’t stress much and take care of your health


Best books for OUAT 2024 exam preparation

There are lots of study materials available for OUAT exam preparation but candidates generally prepare from the best Best books for OUAT 2024 preparation for exam preparation. The OUAT 2024 books are mostly made up of syllabus-based chapters. Some books also contain MCQs, solved papers, and previous exam papers. Following are some of the best books for OUAT exam 2024:

  • A Competitive Book of Agriculture by Nem Raj Sundaon 
  • OUAT Solved Papers by Arihant Publication
  • B.Sc Agriculture Entrance Examinations 2023 by Arihant Publication
  • Fundamentals of Agriculture- Volume-1 and 2 by Arun Katyayan
  • BSc Agriculture Entrance Exam by New Vishal Publications
  • OUAT Entrance Guide 2023 By SK Publishers

OUAT 2024 Admit Card

OUAT 2024 admit card will be released on May 03, 2024, by the universityon the official website and no candidate will receive it through the mail or any other means. Candidates must use their login credentials to download their OUAT 2024 admit card and must check it completely before downloading it. For UG and PG courses, separate OUAT hall tickets will be available. It will include all pertinent information such as the candidate's name, roll number, exam time, location, and instructions. All candidates must download their OUAT 2024 admit cards and take  them to their respective OUAT 2024 exam centres. They must bring one ID proof along with their OUAT 2024 hall ticket.

OUAT 2024 Answer Key

OUAT 2024 answer key will be released on May 28, 2024, on the official OUAT website. The OUAT entrance exam 2024 is a state-level exam for students held by the Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology. Students will be given time to express their concerns about the answer key. Students will have to submit their objections online through the official website. When the objection process on the OUAT 2024 exam answer key is completed, the result will be released.

OUAT 2024 Seat Reservation

The seat reservation policy for OUAT 2024 exam is mentioned below in the table. 

Category

Percentage of Reservation

ICAR/VCI

15%

SC

8%

ST

12%

GCH

5%

Physically Handicapped

3%

OUAT 2024 Result

OUAT 2024 Results: The declaration of OUAT 2024 entrance exam scores in percentile will be published on June 27, 2024. According to the official schedule, the declaration of the OUAT 2024 Rank is schduled to be announced on July 12, 2024. The result will be published by the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) on their official website. All candidates can view their OUAT 2024 results by entering their application number and DOB. OUAT 2024 intimation cum rank card will be available to all the candidates after the OUAT exam results 2024 are out. The OUAT exam 2024 result will include the final marks, as well as other information. Candidates can view and download their OUAT UG result 2024 from the official website.

OUAT 2024 Merit List

The OUAT 2024 Merit list, along with a common merit list, is prepared based on the scores obtained by candidates in the OUAT 2024 exam. Candidates are given an intimation-cum-rank card indicating the date and time they must appear for the OUAT entrance exam 2024 counselling process. The merit list for admission to the OUAT 2024 UG programmes is created using the following criteria:

Criteria

Percentage Allotted

HSC/Equivalent

25 %

Class 12th /equivalent

25 %

OUAT Entrance Examination for UG Admissions

50 %

Total

100%

25% of marks in HSC/equivalent, 25% of marks in Class 12th/equivalent and 50% of marks scored in OUAT 2024 exam will be considered to create the OUAT 2024 merit list.

OUAT 2024 Counselling Process

OUAT 2024 counselling process will be based on candidates' merit and rank . The OUAT 2024 counselling schedule will be updated on this page as soon as it is out. Candidates whose names appear on the OUAT 2024 merit list will have to take part in the OUAT UG counselling process 2024 sessions to get admission. The various rounds of OUAT counselling 2024 include the following steps: merit list preparation, registration, fee payment, seat allotment, and verification. Candidates will be admitted only after they have paid their OUAT 2024 counselling fees and gone through the verification process. 

Documents Required for OUAT 2024 Counselling

All qualified candidates have to go through the verification process to get admitted through the OUAT counselling process 2024. Following is the list of all the documents required for the OUAT 2024 counselling process:

  • Class 10th marksheet & certificate
  • Class 12th marksheet & certificate
  • Passport size photographs
  • Graduation marksheet/ certificate
  • Entrance exam scorecard
  • SC/ ST/ OBC certificate
  • Migration/ Transfer/ Character certificate
  • Domicile certificate

Courses Offered through OUAT Entrance Exam

The OUAT entrance exam 2024 has a duration of 2 hours and is of 200 marks for admission to underegraduate, postgraduate and doctorate programmes, Candidates can get admission to PG and PhD programmes by taking the OUAT 2024 entrance test, which will include both Objective type and short response type questions. The following are the many courses available at OUAT 2024:

UG Courses

PG Courses

PhD Courses

BSc (Agriculture)

MSc (Botany)

PhD in Physics

BSc (Forestry)

MSc (Chemistry)

PhD in Chemistry

BSc (Horticulture)

MSc (Mathematics)

PhD in Mathematics

B.VSc & AH

MSc (Microbiology)

PhD in Botany

BTech (Agril. Engg)

MSc (Physics)

PhD in Zoology

BFSc

MSc (Zoology)

PhD in Microbiology

BSc (Home Science)

MSc (Biotechnology)

MSc (Computer Science)

Colleges Accepting OUAT Entrance Exam 2024 Score

There are multiple colleges accepting OUAT 2024 scores and some of the top colleges are mentioned below:

College of Agriculture, Bhubaneswar

College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Bhubaneswar

College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Bhubaneswar

College of Forestry, Bhubaneswar

College of Home Science, Bhubaneswar

College of Community Science, Bhubaneswar

College of Fisheries, Rangeilunda

Agro Polytechnic

College of Agriculture, Chiplima

College of Agriculture, Bhawanipatna

College of Basic Science & Humanities, Odisha

Centre for PG Studies, Bhubaneswar

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FAQs about OUAT Entrance Exam

Is OUAT entrance exam score valid for admission in OUAT affiliated or constitutent colleges?

OUAT Entrance Exam score is valid for admission in OUAT and constituent colleges. 

Is OUAT entrance exam score valid for admission in B.F.Sc?

Yes. OUAT entrance exam score is valid for admission in B.F.Sc.

Is there a reservation for ICAR AIEEA qualified candidates in OUAT UG Agriculture courses?

20% of seats in UG Agriculture courses of OUAT are filled through ICAR AIEEA counseling. Earlier, OUAT filled 15% of seats in UG through ICAR All India Quota. It has been increased from 15% to 20%. 

When will OUAT entrance exam 2024 be conducted?

OUAT entrance exam 2024 dates are yet to be confirmed, and the entrance exam may be conducted in the month of June. 

How many times OUAT entrance exam is conducted in a year?

The OUAT entrance exam is conducted once every year. 
 

What is the job after OUAT?

Students can make a career as a Professor or Associate professor, Asst. Agriculture Officer, Asst. Horticulture Officer, Seed Testing Officer, and Soil Conservation Officer. 
 

What is a good mark in OUAT?

Although it depends on the cut-off of the exam, however 120 marks out of 200 marks are considered good marks in OUAT. 
 

Can I pay the application fee in offline mode?

No, you can not pay the OUAT application fee in offline mode. 
 

What is the age limit for the OUAT 2024 examination?

The minimum age is 17 years to fill out the application form. 
 

In which mode the exam will be conducted?

The OUAT 2024 exam will be conducted in offline mode. 
 

Is there any negative marking in the exam?

No, there is no negative marking in the OUAT exam. 
 

What will be the mode of conduct for the OUAT 2024 exam?

The OUAT Exam 2024 will be conducted in an online mode through computer-based tests. 

 

Is there any negative marking in the OUAT 2024 exam?

No, there are no negative markings in the OUAT Exam. The candidates are advised to attempt all questions in their own interest. 

 

What is the type of questions asked in the OUAT entrance exam?

The questions asked in the OUAT 2024 exam are multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Each question carries equal marks and they get 1 mark for each correct answer.  

 

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