SAAT 2026: Application Form, Important Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, and Syllabus

What is SAAT 2026 exam?

SAAT exam is organized by the admission authority of Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to be University. SAAT exam is conducted online for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in engineering, pharmacy, nursing, agriculture, law, management and hotel management. SAAT is a national-level university entrance exam. Admission to engineering programs will be based on performance in JEE Main 2026 and SAAT 2026, while admission to dentistry and medicine programs will be based on NEET scorecard.

SAAT 2026 Exam - Highlights

SAAT Exam is conducted online and the eligibility criteria include passing Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as the main subjects and one of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Informatics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, or Technical Vocational subject.

SAAT application form is available online in December 2026 for phase 1 and April 2026 for phase 2. The exam pattern consists of objective-type questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for B.Tech programs. The marking scheme awards 4 marks for each correct answer and deducts 1 mark for each incorrect answer. 

SAAT 2026 Exam Dates

SAAT 2026 exam dates are set to guide candidates in their application and preparation process. The application form is expected to be released in the first quarter of 2026, and candidates are advised to submit their forms before the deadline to avoid late fees or delays. After the application process, admit cards will be issued a few weeks before the exam date. The SAAT 2026 exam is likely to be conducted at various schedules to accommodate candidates from different regions, with SAAT exam dates tentatively scheduled for mid-2026.

Candidates can check the given section to know the complete SAAT 2026 exam dates:

SAAT 2026 Application Form

Candidates can check the given section for details of SAAT 2026 application form:

1. SAAT 2026 application form will be released from the first week of January 2026.
2. The university will release the application form through online mode, no offline method will be provided.
3. Before filling the registration form, candidates must meet all the eligibility criteria given below in the article.
4. During the process of filling the form, enter details like name, mobile number, email ID, academic qualification, and other information.
5. Applicants must be careful while filling the application form as incorrect details will be rejected by the authority.
6. Now upload documents like photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format.
7. Submit the form on the website after rechecking and reviewing the details filled in the form.
8. Take a printout of the application form and keep it in a safe place till the next admission procedure.

Application Fee:

Candidates will not be required to pay any application fee as there will be no application fee to apply for the SAAT 2026 exam.

How to Apply for SAAT 2026

Please refer to the complete steps below to know the application procedure for SAAT 2026:

Step 1: Go to the SAAT website (link will be provided above).

Step 2: Press the “SAAT 2026 Registration” link on the home page.

Step 3: Enter details like name, personal details, educational details, communication details, etc.

Step 4: Upload scanned documents like photograph, signature, and other required documents.

Step 5: Preview the complete details on the form and proceed.

Step 6: There will be no application fee to apply for the exam.

Step 7: Press the “Submit” button on the web page.

Step 8: Print a copy and keep it in a safe place until you use it later.

SAAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

eligibility criteria to fill out the SAAT application form 2026. The SAAT eligibility criteria for this exam are given below;

1. Passed Class 12 from a recognized SAAT Eligibility Criteria is published by SOA on the official website. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria to fill the SAAT 2026 application form. The eligibility criteria for SAAT exam are given below:

2. Passed in 12th class by a recognized Board in India.

3. Must have Physics and Mathematics as main subjects with one of the subjects – Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Computer Science/Information Technology/Computer Science/Statistics/Vocational Technical Subject in 12th class.

4. The minimum passing marks required are 45% and 40% for the reserved category. d Board of India.

5. Must have Physics and Mathematics as the main subjects with one of the subjects from; Chemistry /Biology /Biotechnology /Informatics /Information Technology /Computer Science /Statistics /Technical Vocational subject in class 12th.

6. The minimum passing marks required are 45% and 40% for the reserved category.

Candidates can check complete SAAT eligibility criteria from below:

Click here to Check SAAT Eligibility 2026

SAAT 2026 Exam Pattern

The SAAT exam pattern can be accessed from the official website https://www.admission.soa.ac.in/saat. The SAAT 2026 exam pattern can be used to know the number of questions, type of questions, marking scheme, and time duration for the test. The SAAT 2026 exam pattern will be helpful for the candidates to prepare effectively for the SAAT exam. Brief details about the SAAT 2026 exam pattern are furnished in the following table;

SAAT 2026 Syllabus

The SAAT syllabus will be published online. The SAAT 2026 syllabus will consist of many courses with different subjects. The candidate must study the 12th grade to prepare for undergraduate courses. To prepare for postgraduate studies, applicants will need to prepare according to the graduation program.

Here we have provided the SAAT 2026 syllabus here for some courses:

For B.Tech/ B.Pharma:

Mathematics: Integral calculus, Relations and functions, Sets, Coordinate geometry.

Chemistry: Chemical thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Atomic structure, Coordination compounds, Hydrocarbons, Hydrogen, Biomolecules.

Biology: Plant cell, Morphology of angiosperms, Multicellularity in animals, History, Continuity of plant life, Animal world, Types of respiration, Environmental biology.

Physics: Rotational motion, Kinematics, Electromagnetic waves, Thermodynamics, Oscillations and waves, Electric current, etc.

For B.Tech (Lateral Entry):

Mechanical engineering: dynamics, work and energy, and statics.

Mathematics: Laplace transforms, method of series, ordinary differential equations, matrices, and

Basic electrical engineering: electromagnetism and electrodynamics, electrostatics, direct current circuits, alternating current circuits, lighting, etc.

For MCA:

Computer skills: Introduction to computers, simple DOS commands, computer arithmetic, flowcharts, constants, etc.

Mathematics: Probability and statistics, integral calculus, differential calculus, three-dimensional coordinate geometry, trigonometry, number system, set algebra, etc.

Click here to Check SAAT Syllabus 2026

SAAT 2026 Admit Card

Candidates will be able to download the admit card through online mode. SAAT 2026 admit card will be released in April 2026. Candidates registered for the exam will be able to download it from the website.

Login details such as email and password will be required to access the hall entrance. It will consist of details such as application number, name, parent name, signature, photograph, exam dates, time and reporting time. After downloading the admit card, candidates should keep the hard copy safely till the day of the exam.

How to Download SAAT Admit Card 2026?

1. Visit the official website of SAAT: admission.soa.ac.in 2026.
2. Click on the direct link to download the SAAT admit card.
3. Enter the required login information.
4. Verify all the details mentioned in the admit card.
5. Download the SAAT 2026 admit card for future reference.

Download SAAT Admit Card 2026

SAAT 2026 Result

SAAT 2026 results will be released in the last week of May 2026. It will be announced online. Those who have appeared for the exam can check the results from the website.

Candidates will be required to use their login details such as date of birth and registration number to download the SAAT exam result. It will be mandatory to keep a hard copy of the result safely till the next admission procedure. Qualified candidates will be required to undergo an additional counselling procedure.

Steps to Check SAAT Result 2026 

1. Candidates need to visit the official website of SAAT and log in to access the results.
2. Candidates need to log in with their email address/mobile number and date of birth.
3. After entering all the details, click on the “Submit” button.
4. The result, which will include the marks of the students along with their ranks, will be displayed on the screen.

SAAT 2026 Merit List

SAAT 2026 merit list will be released online. The authority will prepare a separate merit list based on the marks obtained in the entrance examination. A separate merit list will be released for each course such as BTech, B.Sc., B.pharma, MCA, MBA, MTech lateral, etc. It will be published in PDF format on the website. Candidates whose names appears in the merit list will be eligible to participate in the counselling procedure. Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further counselling rounds.

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SAAT 2026 Admission Process

Candidates can check all the stages of the SAAT 2026 admission process below:

Step 1: Register for the exam by visiting the official website or using the link available on this page.

Step 2: Validate the email address with the code and then fill the application form.

Step 3: Submit the SAAT 2026 application form

Step 4: Download the SAAT 2026 admit card.

Step 5: Take the SAAT 2026.

Step 6: Check the SAAT result on the official website of the University.

Step 7: Appear for the SAAT 2026 counselling and seat allotment process. 

SAAT 2026 Counselling

After passing the entrance exam, the authority will organize a SAAT counselling procedure. Candidates who qualify in the entrance exam will have to participate in the counselling procedure to get final admission.

Based on the merit list, SAAT counselling will be organised for the shortlisted candidates. Candidates will receive a counselling letter and rank card via email. Original documents will also be required for verification during the counselling. Here we provide the list of documents required for verification.

Required Documents:

1. SAAT Admit Card 2026
2. SAAT Rank Card 2026
3. Identity Proof (Aadhar)
4. Original Date of Birth Certificate/10th Grade Certificate
5. Original School/College Leaving Certificate
6. +2 Certificate
7. +2 Mark Sheet and 10th Grade Mark Sheet
8. Original Qualifying Examination Certificate
9. Two sets of photocopies of all original documents
10. Four recent passport-size colour photographs
11. Caste Certificate in the prescribed format along with original Caste Certificate etc.