OUAT 2023 is a university-level examination that offers candidates admission into UG, PG, and doctoral courses. OUAT PG 2023 Admission and Counselling Process starts on September 7, 2023.
The Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) conducts the OUAT 2023 entrance examination. OUAT 2023 is held for candidates seeking admission to Agriculture programs. The authority released the OUAT vacant seat positions on August 17, 2023. Admission and counselling process for OUAT PG 2023 begins on September 7, 2023.
The OUAT exam is a university-level exam that is given each year. The university offers a variety of UG, PG, and PhD courses in Agriculture and Agriculture Engineering. Qualified candidates can enrol in the university's agriculture, animal husbandry, and allied fields programmes.
OUAT 2023 Important Highlights
Candidates seeking admission to UG, PG, and Ph.D. courses in the Agriculture and Agriculture Engineering field can apply for OUAT 2023 by filling out the application form, and here are a few essential details about the application form for candidates.
| Events | Highlights |
| Exam Name | OUAT 2023 |
| Full form | Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology Common Entrance Exam |
| Conducting Authority | Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) |
| Level of Examination | University Level |
| Courses Available | UG, PG and PhD. |
| No. of Colleges | 9 |
| Total Seats | 665 and more |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Mode of exam | Offline |
| Contact Number | +91-9078570345 and 0674-2397970 (111/218) |
| Official website | ouat.nic.in |
OUAT 2023 Important Dates
OUAT UG 2023 results and rank cards released on August 2, 2023. Candidates can check the dates of UG & PG listed below for the OUAT 2023 exam.
| Events | Dates - UG | Dates - PG (tentative) |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Start Date |
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May 6, 2023 |
| Last Date of Application Submission |
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Jun 7, 2023 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | May 10, 2023 (form A) | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Admit Card Release Date | Jun 12, 2023 | Jul 10, 2023 |
| OUAT UG 2023 Exam Date (CBT) | Jun 22 and 23, 2023 |
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| OUAT Answer Key, Response Sheet | Jul 13, 2023 | Jul 24 to 26, 2023 |
| OUAT 2023 Answer Key Last Date To Challenge | Jul 13 to 15, 2023 | To Be Announced |
| OUAT 2023 Result Date | Aug 2, 2023 | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Declaration of OUAT 2023 Rank List | Aug 2, 2023 | Aug 18, 2023 |
Read More: OUAT 2023 Exam Dates
OUAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Before submitting the application form, candidates must meet the eligibility requirements for OUAT 2023 exam mentioned below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Nationality | The applicant should be an Indian citizen. |
| Age Limit | Applicant must complete 17 years of age by Dec. 31, 2023 (Born on or before Dec. 31, 2003) |
OUAT 2023 Education Qualification
In order to be eligible for the various UG, PG, and Ph.D. courses at OUAT the educational qualification required is mentioned below.
UG Courses
| Courses | Minimum required qualifications |
| B.Sc (Ag) | A pass in 10+2 with passed with PCM or PCB subjects along with scoring at least 50% aggregate marks (40% marks in case of SC/ST/PH candidates). |
| B.Sc (Horticulture) | Candidate should have completed 10+2 with PCM or PCB subjects with scoring no less than 50% marks (40% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates) in aggregate. |
| B.Sc (Forestry) | A pass in 10+2 with PCM or PCB subjects obtaining a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (40% marks in case of SC/ST/PH candidates). |
| B.V.Sc. & A.H. | Applicants should have passed the 10+2 examination with PCB scoring a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (40% for candidates from SC/ST/PH category) |
| B.F.Sc. | Must be completed 10+2 with Science subjects i.e. PCB with no less than 50% aggregate marks (40% marks for applicants belonging to SC/ST/PH category). |
| B.Tech (Ag. Engg.) | A pass in 10+2 with Science subjects i.e. PCM with at least 50% aggregate marks (40% for candidates from SC/ST/PH category). |
| B.Sc. (Home Science) | Should have done 10+2 with PCM or PCB with at least 50% aggregate marks (40% for the reserved category). |
PG Courses
| Courses | Required Minimum Qualification |
| M.Sc (Botany) | Must be done three years B.Sc. (with Core/ Honours/Major in Botany) with obtaining no less than 50% marks (45% for candidates from SC/ST category). |
| M.Sc (Mathematics) | Candidates must have done three years B.Sc. (Hons.)/Core/Major in Mathematics and computing /B.Sc. (with Honours in Mathematics) with no less than 50% marks (45% marks in the case of the SC/ST category). |
| M.Sc (Microbiology) | Must be done 3 years B.Sc. (with Core/Honours/ Major in Zoology / Botany / Biotechnology/ Microbiology) / B.Sc. (Ag.) / B.F.Sc/ B.V.Sc. & A.H / B.Sc. (Horticulture)/B.Tech (Biotechnology)/ Dairy Science/B.H.M.S with no less than 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST category). |
| M.Sc (Chemistry) | Should be done three years B.Sc. (with Core/ Honours/Major in Chemistry) with no less than 50% marks (45% for candidates from SC/ST category). |
| M.Sc (Zoology) | Must have done 3 years B.Sc. (with Core/ Honours/Major in Zoology) with scoring no less than 50% marks (45% for candidates from SC/ST). |
| M.Sc (Biotechnology) | Should have completed 3 years B.Sc. (with Core/ Honours/Major in Biotechnology) with at least 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST category). |
| M.Sc (Physics) | Must have done three years B.Sc. (with Core/ Honours/Major in Physics) |
| M.Sc (Computer Science) | Candidates must have passed three years B.Sc (with Core/ Honours/Major in Computer Science) with no less than 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST candidates). |
PhD Courses
| Specialisation | Required Qualification (minimum) |
| Physics | M.Sc degree in Physics with no less than 55% marks. |
| Chemistry | M.Sc degree in Chemistry with at least 55% marks. |
| Mathematics | M.Sc degree in Mathematics with no less than 55% marks. |
| Botany | M.Sc degree in Botany with minimum 55% marks. |
| Microbiology | M.Sc degree in Microbiology with scoring at least 6.5% or OGPA 6.5 |
| Zoology | M.Sc degree in Zoology with no less than 55% marks. |
Steps to Apply for OUAT 2023 Exam
Candidates applying for the examination must complete the steps outlined below in order to apply for the OUAT 2023 application form.
- Visit the official website - ouat.nic.in.
- Sign up with your email address and password, and then log in.
- Select the course you want to pursue.
- An application form will be displayed on the screen. Fill it out completely and check that all of the details are correct.
- Name, Aadhar card, address, phone number, education qualification, and other information are included.
- Upload the documents listed below and then proceed.
- Pay the application fee with a credit/debit card, Net Banking, UPI, or another method.
- Save the application form and payment receipt for future reference.
Documentation Required for OUAT 2023
To avoid any inconvenience during OUAT 2023 registration, candidates should have the following documents/information ready ahead of time.
- Latest Scanned passport-sized photos
- Scanned 10th and 12th-grade passing certificates
- Graduation Degree/Mark sheet
- Scanned signature of the candidate
- Aadhaar card number and a scanned copy
OUAT 2023 Application Fees
Candidates who wish to submit their OUAT 2023 application online may do so by paying the application fee via Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card. Applicants can also pay through the Common Service Centre (Jana Seva Kendra).
There will be an INR 1350 application fee. In any case, the application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
OUAT 2023 Exam Pattern
Before beginning their preparation, students should be aware of the exam pattern. Here is the OUAT 2023 exam pattern that candidates should be aware of.
| Event | Particulars |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Duration of exam | 120 Minutes (2 hours) |
| Language of paper | English |
| No. of questions | 200 |
| Type of questions asked | MCQ |
| Marking scheme | 1 Marks for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
An overview of the exam pattern of OUAT 2023 with section-wise weightage and marks are given below.
| Section | Marks |
| Physics | 66 |
| Chemistry | 66 |
| Mathematics / Biology | 68 |
| Total | 200 |
OUAT 2023 Exam Syllabus
Candidates must thoroughly review the curriculum to perform well on the OUAT 2023 exam. The curriculum will be based on the 10th and 12th grades. To perform well in the OUAT 2023 examination, candidates must carefully review the syllabus listed in the table below.
| Subject | Topics |
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| Chemistry |
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Read More: OUAT 2023 Syllabus
OUAT 2023 Admit Card
The official authority will release the OUAT 2023 Admit Card a few weeks after the registration process is completed. The authority will issue an admit card to each registered candidate individually via online mode.
Candidates will be able to access their admit cards beginning in April and July 2023 for UG and PG Courses. The Admit Card is an important document to have on hand on the day of the exam because no candidates will be allowed to take the exam unless they have a valid admit card.
OUAT 2023 Merit List
The official authority will prepare the OUAT 2023 merit list a few weeks after the examination. The merit list will be prepared by the authority based on the performance of the candidates in the entrance examination.
Check out the criteria for preparing the Merit list mentioned in the table below.
| Criteria | Allotted Percentage |
| 10th Grade | 25% |
| 12th Grade | 25% |
| Entrance Examination | 50% |
| Total | 100% |
Moreover, applicants can check their merit list online by May or August 2023.
The OUAT Merit List 2023 will be based on the candidates' performance in the entrance examination. The merit list will be prepared by the official authority based on the applicant's marks in the HSC, SC, and Entrance examinations.
OUAT 2023 Result
OUAT 2023 results will be posted on the Odisha University website. The declared results will include entrance exam marks as well as provisional and final weightage. Candidates can view the results on the official website. Candidates must enter their credentials, such as their roll number, mobile number, and date of birth, in order to view their results. The chosen candidates will be able to participate in the counselling process.
OUAT 2023 Counselling
The university will conduct OUAT 2023 counselling after the examination results are announced. For the counselling procedure, a merit list will be created.
The merit list would be generated based on the marks earned by the candidates in the entrance exam. Candidates must submit the necessary scanned documents for the counselling process.
Seats will be assigned to candidates based on their choices, the number of available seats, the merit list, and the category.
Documents Required for OUAT 2023 Counseling
To avoid any inconvenience during the OUAT 2023 counselling process, candidates should have the following documents ready ahead of time.
- Class 10th /high school or its equivalent examination certificate
- Class 12th marksheet/ grade sheet or equivalent qualifying
- Recent color passport-sized photographs
- Graduation Degree/Mark sheet
- Entrance exam Score Card
- Migration/ transfer/ character certificate from the last attended institution
- SC/ST/OBC Category certificates (if any)
OUAT 2023 Exam Preparation Tips
The following are the basic preparation strategies that can assist candidates in passing their OUAT 2023 Exam
- Simply go over your entire syllabus and exam pattern before applying for the exam.
- Make a study schedule that is well-balanced and stick to it.
- Avoid any unnecessary distractions and stay focused on your studies.
- Examine and solve the OUAT previous years question paper, as well as the most frequently asked questions.
- Maintain a proper balance between studies and other recreational activities.
- Participate in sample papers and mock tests on a regular basis.
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