Before applying for SAAT 2025, applicants must meet the SAAT eligibility criteria set by Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Odisha. Applicants should note that there are different eligibility criteria for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The application forms of non-eligible candidates will be rejected by the admission authority of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to Be University.
SAAT exam eligibility for undergraduate programmes through SAAT 2024, candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board. Compulsory subjects include Physics and Mathematics, while elective subjects can be Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics or Technical Vocational Training. General category candidates need a minimum of 45% aggregate marks, while reserved category candidates require 40%.
SAAT exam eligibility for postgraduate programmes, eligibility varies according to the course. Generally, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field with a minimum percentage of marks is required. It is essential to check the official notification or the Siksha 'O' Anusandhan website for the most accurate and updated SAAT eligibility criteria for specific programmes.
The following table mentions the detailed eligibility criteria for SAAT 2024:
Eligibility Criteria |
Features |
B.Pharm |
Applicants should have passed class 12 or any other equivalent exam from a recognised institute. |
Dual Degree in Engineering or B.Tech |
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MBBS and BDS |
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B.Sc. in Agriculture |
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MBA |
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M.Tech |
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M.Sc. |
Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree in Science with at least 50% marks in case of General category and 45% in case of SC/ST/OBC category. |
MCA |
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M.Pharm |
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M.Sc. Nursing |
Applicants should have B.Sc. Nursing degree with at least 55% |
Age Limit: There are age requirements for certain programmes. For example, candidates for the Bachelor of Nursing must be at least 17 years of age by 31 December of the year of admission.
Nationality: The SAAT exam is open to both Indian and foreign nationals, and certain courses specifically mention eligibility for Indian nationals only.
Reservation Criteria: Reserved categories, including SC, ST, OBC and PWD candidates, often benefit from lower minimum qualification criteria.
Academic Background: For most degree programmes, candidates need a 10+2 qualification, while postgraduate programmes usually require a relevant bachelor's degree. Mathematics is often required for technical and computer science programmes.
Eligibility Verification: Candidates are required to submit the required documents during the admission process to verify their eligibility. Failure to comply with the eligibility requirements or to provide evidence may lead to disqualification.
Relaxation in Qualifications: Reserved category candidates benefit from a 5% relaxation in minimum qualifications in most programmes.
Programme-Specific Requirements: Certain programmes like M.Tech require a specific undergraduate degree in a related field (e.g. B.E./B.Tech) and in cases like PhD, a Master's degree in a relevant discipline is mandatory.
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