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OUAT 2025: Application Form, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Pattern

OUAT 2025OUAT 2025 Exam will be conducted in third week of June 2025 for UG courses. OUAT (Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology) is a university level entrance exam conducted every year. This exam is conducted for candidates seeking admission in Agriculture courses. Through this exam, students will get admission in various UG, PG and Doctoral courses in the field of Agriculture and Agriculture Engineering. In this article, we have provided complete information about OUAT 2025 Exam such as application form, eligibility criteria, exam pattern etc.

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OUAT 2025 Overview

Exam NameOUAT 2025
Full FormOdisha University of Agriculture and Technology
Exam levelUniversity level
Courses OfferedUG & PG
Mode of examComputer based mode
Application modeOnline
Website ouat.ac.in

OUAT 2025 Exam Dates

The following are tentative dates of OUAT 2025 exam:

For UG courses:

Events Dates 2025 (Tentative)
Releasing of application form1st week of April 2025
Last date to submit application form 2nd week of May 2025
Last date to submit fee2nd week of May 2025
Last date for correction2nd week of April 2025
Availability of admit card2nd week of June 2025
OUAT 2025 exam date3rd week of June 2025
Release of answer key3rd week of July 2025
Declaration of entrance exam in percentile3rd week of July 2025
Online application form-B4th week of June 2025
Last date to submit application form3rd week of July 2025
Edit facility4th week of June 2025 to 3rd week of July 2025
Rank declaration1st week of August 2025
Availability of intimation cum rank card2nd week of August 2025
Counselling and Admission3rd week of August 2025

For PG courses:

Events Dates 2025
Releasing of application form1st week of May 2025
Last date to submit application form 1st week of June 2025
Last date to submit fee2nd week of June 2025
Edit facility2nd week of June 2025
Mock test1st week of July 2025
Release of admit card2nd week of July 2025
Examination date3rd week of July 2025
Release of response sheet4th week of July 2025
Last date of submission of final CGPA/ Marks of the qualifying exam4th week of July 2025
Declaration of result2nd week of August 2025

OUAT 2025 Application Form

Candidates must go through the details related to OUAT 2025 application form:

  • The OUAT 2025 application form will be released through online mode. 
  • For UG courses, registration forms will be released in first week of April 2025.
  • Candidates will need to fill application form with details i.e. name, email, contact details etc.
  • Before applying for exam, applicants must go through the eligibility criteria of exam.
  • At the time of registration, students will have to select three cities in order of their preference.
  • The last date to fill application form will be in the second week of May 2025.
  • Upload all the necessary documents in prescribed format.
  • Candidates will also get facility to edit mistakes in application form for a particular time period.
  • Take a printout of OUAT application form and keep it safe for further use.

Application Fee:

  • OUAT 2025 application fee for both UG and PG will be Rs.1500/-.
  • Applicants will be able to pay application fee through online mode.
  • Candidates should pay the fee via Credit card/ Debit card/ Net banking.
  • Application fee will be non-refundable under any circumstances.

How to Apply for OUAT 2025

Following are the steps to fill OUAT 2025 application form:

  • Step 1: Visit the website of OUAT (link will be given above).
  • Step 2: Click on Student login window and enter Email ID, mobile number, OTP and captcha code.
  • Step 3: Fill application form carefully with required details i.e. personal, academic, contact details etc.
  • Step 4: Upload scanned images of signature and photograph within a prescribed size and format .
  • Step 5: Click on “Self Declaration” for accepting all the information that is correct.
  • Step 6: Click on “Submit” button.
  • Step 7: Pay application fee by using available payment gateways.
  • Step 8: Take a printout of application form and keep it safe for further use.

OUAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must fulfill the below eligibility criteria before applying for OUAT 2025 exam:

For B.Sc. (Hons.)/ Agriculture/ Forestry/ Horticulture:  

  • Qualification: Students must qualify class 12th exam from any recognized board.
  • Age: Candidates should be atleast of 17 years as on 31 December 2025.
  • Marks: Applicants must score at least 50% marks (40% for reserved category).
  • Subjects: To be eligible, students must pass class 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology as compulsory subjects.
  • Appearing: Candidates appearing for final exam will also be eligible to apply.

For B.Tech. (Agriculture Engineering):

  • Qualification: Students must pass class 12th from any recognized board.
  • Subject: Candidates should have passed their qualifying exam with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as mandatory subjects.
  • Marks: At least 50% marks (40% for reserved category) must be obtained by candidates in the qualifying exam. 

OUAT 2025 Exam Pattern

Candidates should checkout OUAT 2025 exam pattern mentioned below:

  • Exam mode: The exam will be held in online mode.
  • Medium: The medium of OUAT exam will be in English language only.
  • Duration: Students will get two hours to solve the question paper.
  • Type of questions: Question paper will contain Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
  • Total marks: Question paper will be of 200 marks.
  • Marking scheme: For each correct answer, 1 mark will be given.
  • Negative marking: No negative marking will be there in exam.

OUAT 2025 Syllabus

The syllabus of OUAT 2025 will not be similar for every program. UG examination syllabus will consist of class 12th subjects which is mentioned below:

  • Physics: Oscillation and Waves, Rotational Energy, Communication Systems, Electromagnetic Induction and Altering Currents, Work Energy and Power, Electronic Devices, Optics, Kinetic theories of gasses etc. 
  • Chemistry: States of Matter, General Principles, Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry, Processes of Isolation of Metals, Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen, Biomolecules, Chemistry in Everyday, Molecular Structure, Polymers etc.
  • Mathematics: Matrices and Determinants, Coordinate Geometry, Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations, Binomial Theorem, Vector Algebra, Integral Calculus, Sets Relations and Functions,etc.
  • Biology: Human Welfare, Sexual Reproduction Ecology and Environment, Biotechnology and its Applications, Genetics and Evolutions etc. 

OUAT 2025 Preparation Tips

Candidates must refer below preparation tips for OUAT 2025 exam:

  • Make a proper schedule for study.
  • Check out the official syllabus for exam.
  • Practice previous year’s question papers and mock tests.
  • Choose the best books for preparation.
  • Don’t take stress and eat good food.

OUAT 2025 Books

Applicants may use these OUAT preparation books for exam:

  • B.Sc. Agriculture Entrance Examination by Arihant Experts
  • Fundamentals of Agriculture- Volume 1 by Arun Katyayan
  • New Vishal Publications B.Sc. Agriculture by Lalith Gaur
  • OUAT Entrance Guide by Taxila Publications
  • Problems in Physical Chemistry by Narendra Awasthi 

OUAT 2025 Exam Centre

Check out the exam centres for OUAT 2025:

Bhubaneswar Bargarh 
Baripada Bhadrak 
Jaipur Jeypore 
Purl Rourkela 
Sambalpur Cuttack 
Keonjhar Dhenkanal 
Berhampur Angul 
Khurda Phulbani 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Answer: Candidates will be able to fill form for PG courses in the first week of May 2025.

Answer: The application fee will be submitted through online mode only.

Answer: Yes, candidates must be at least minimum of 17 years.

Answer: Last date to submit application form will be second week of May 2025 for UG courses.

Answer: In the qualifying exam, candidates will need to secure 50% marks to be eligible.

Answer: Yes, correction window will also be opened by the candidates to edit mistakes.

Answer: There will be no negative marking in entrance exam.

Answer: Candidates will get 2 hours to solve the entrance exam.

Answer: The application fee for OUAT UG course will be Rs. 1500/- for one course.

OUAT 2025 Admit Card

The OUAT admit card 2025 will be released through online mode. Students will be able to download the admit card using their login credentials. The hall ticket for UG courses will be released in the second week of June 2025. 

For PG courses, admit card will be released in second week of July 2025. The hall ticket is a very important document that will be needed to bring on the exam day. Candidates must take a printout of admit card and keep it safe for further use.

OUAT 2025 Answer Key

The OUAT answer key 2025 will be made available after a few days of commencement of exam. Answer key will be published in third week of July 2025 for UG courses through online mode. The answer key of OUAT will consist of correct answers of questions asked in entrance exam.

With the help of it, candidates will be able to estimate their probable scores before announcement of result. Candidates will be able to check answer key in PDF format. Keep answer key safe for future references.

OUAT 2025 Result

Candidates will be able to check their result through online mode. The authority will publish result in first week of August 2025. For PG course, it will be declared in second week of August 2025. It will be made available in PDF format.

To download the result, students will need to enter their application number and password on the portal. Qualified candidates must take a hardcopy of their result and keep it safe until counselling process gets over.

OUAT 2025 Merit List

The Odisha university will prepare common OUAT merit list and category wise merit list. Students will be invited for counselling on the basis of their rank in merit list. The OUAT merit list 2025 will be prepared on the basis of scores obtained by candidates in entrance exam.

The method of preparing merit will be as follows:

Criteria Percentage 
HSC/ Equivalent25% 
12th SC/ Equivalent25%
Entrance examination50%
Total100%

OUAT 2025 Seat Reservation

Here is reservation criteria for UG and PG courses:

For UG courses:

Category Reservation 
ICAR/ VCI15%
SC15%
ST7.5%
GCH5%
PH3%

For PG courses:

Category Reservation 
SC22.5%
ST16.25%
Foreign candidates1 seat

OUAT 2025 Counselling

The OUAT counselling 2025 will be organized through online mode. Candidates will be able to take part in counselling on the basis of their rank obtained in entrance exam. Students who secure minimum qualifying marks will be allowed to choose their preference to enroll into various courses offered by university.

The counselling will be organized in various rounds i.e. merit list preparation, registration, fee payment, seat allotment and verification of documents. Candidates must carry the required documents along with them for further admission uses. 

Documents Required for OUAT 2025 Counselling

  • Class 10th certificate
  • Class 12th marksheet
  • 10 passport size photograph
  • Graduation degree
  • OUAT 2025 scorecard
  • Migration/ Transfer/ Character certificate
  • SC/ST/OBC category certificate
  • Domicile certificate etc.

In case of any other query related to OUAT 2025 Exam, feel free to ask your queries in the comment section below. 

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