The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology has released the OUAT Prospectus 2023.The OUAT entrance exam is held for aspirants who want admission into agriculture courses in the state of Orissa.
OUAT Prospectus 2023 has been released by Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology. The OUAT entrance exam is held yearly to admit students to courses like UG, PG, PhD in agriculture and agriculture engineering.
Candidates can fill out the OUAT 2023 application form to gain admission into the university. Candidates must check out the OUAT UG 2023 eligibility criteria before submitting the application form.
Download OUAT Prospectus 2023
Candidates must read the OUAT Prospectus 2023 before applying for their entrance examination. The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology conducted the entrance test online on Jun 22 and Jun 23 2023.
- The OUAT entrance exam is conducted annually for undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Fishery Science, Home Science & Forestry.
- The OUAT entrance exam will have three sections of 200 marks in total.
- The duration of the exam will be 2 hours.
Students can download and check out the PDF of the OUAT Prospectus 2023 from the table below to get in-depth information regarding the OUAT 2023.
| Particulars | Download Link |
| OUAT Prospectus 2023 | PDF Link |
OUAT 2023 Overview
The overview for OUAT 2023 is stated in the table given below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology |
| Level of Exam | University Level |
| Courses Offered | UG, PG and Ph.D. |
| Mode of Exam | Online mode |
| Mode of Application | Online |
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OUAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria
The OUAT entrance exam will be held for various undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria from the OUAT prospectus 2023 before applying for the entrance test.
OUAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria for UG Courses
The table states the eligibility criteria for UG courses that come under OUAT 2023.
| UG Courses | Eligibility Criteria | Subjects in Class 12 |
|
PCB | |
| B. Tech. (Agricultural Engg.) |
|
PCM |
|
B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture |
|
PCB or PCM |
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OUAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria for PG Courses
The table states the eligibility criteria for PG courses that come under OUAT 2023.
| PG Courses | Eligibility |
| M.Sc. (Mathematics) |
B.Sc in Science from a recognized University. Must have majored in Mathematics and computing subjects. 50% minimum aggregate marks for general category and 45% for SC/ST/PwD. |
| M.Sc. (Microbiology) |
B.Sc degree with Science/ B. Sc (Horticulture)/B. Sc (Ag.)/B.V. Sc. & A.H/B.F.Sc. /B. Tech (Dairy Science/Biotechnology) B.H.M.S from a recognized university. B.Sc degree with Botany, Zoology, Microbiology or Biotechnology. 55% minimum aggregate marks for general category and 45% for SC/ST/PwD. |
| M.Tech (Agriculture Engineering) |
B.Tech (Agriculture Engineering) or B.Sc (Agriculture Engineering & Technology) from any recognized university. 55% minimum aggregate marks for general category and 45% for SC/ST/PwD. |
| M.Sc. Forestry |
B.Sc. (Forestry) from any recognized university. 55% minimum aggregate marks for general category and 45% for SC/ST/PwD. |
OUAT Application Form 2023
Candidates must submit the OUAT application form 2023 by May 9, 2023 .The applicatio form will be available to all the various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses that come under Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology .The list of documents for OUAT 2023 application form have been given in the table below.
| Documents | Specifications | Height and Width |
| Recent passport size photograph | Maximum 200 Kb size, in JPG/JPEG format. | 200px and 150px |
| Recent scanned signature | Maximum 200 Kb size, in JPG/JPEG format | 100px and 150p |
Application fee for OUAT 2023- UG/PG Programmes
| Particulars | OUST 2023 Fee Details |
| OUAT 2023 application fee (General) | Rs. 1500 |
| OUAT 2023 application fee (SC/ST/PwD/EWS) | Rs. 1500 |
| Mode of payment | Through Debit card, Credit or Net banking |
| Last date to pay the fee | May 10, 2023 |
OUAT 2023 Selection Process
The selection process of the OUAT 2023 is based on some of the essential criteria such as:
- The weightage score of the candidates will be calculated based on their academic careers. Candidates must score 80 percent in their HSC (class 10th) and 20 percent in their interview.
- Candidates will be selected based on the merit list.
- The district level committee will do personal interviews for the selection of students.
Also Read: OUAT Counselling 2023
OUAT 2023 Exam Paper Pattern
Candidates can check out the OUAT 2023 exam paper pattern in the table to better understand the OUAT entrance examination.
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of Exam | OUAT 2023 |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Frequency | Annually |
| Total Seats offered | 665 (approx.) |
| Total Marks | 200 Marks |
| Exam Duration | Two hours |
| Marking Scheme |
+1 for each correct answer No negative marking scheme |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology |
| University Website | ouat.nic.in |
Also Read: OUAT 2023: Dates, Eligibilty, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card
OUAT 2023 Timeline
Here candidates can check the official dates given for OUAT 2023:
For Undergraduate Course:
OUAT 2023 timeline for undergraduate courses is stated in the table below.
| Events | Dates |
| Online Application Form- A Release Date | April 6, 2023 |
| Last Date To Submit Application Form |
|
| Last Date To Submit Fee | May 10, 2023 |
| Correction | April 6 - May 9, 2023 |
| Admit card | 10 days before examination |
| OUAT 2023 Entrance Exam Date | 22 June-June 23, 2023 |
| Answer Key | 5 July - 7 July 2023 |
| Declaration of Entrance Exam Score In Percentile | July 21, 2023 |
| Online Application Form- B Release | June 26, 2023 |
| Last Date to Submit Application Form | July 17, 2023 |
| Edit Facility | June 26 - July 17, 2023 |
| Rank Declaration | August 1, 2023 |
| Availability of Intimation Cum Rank Card | August 8, 2023 |
| Counselling and Admission | August 16 - August 29, 2023 |
For Postgraduate Course:
OUAT 2023 timeline for postgraduate courses is stated in the table below.
| Event | Expected Dates |
| Online Submission Of Application Form | 2nd week of August 2023 |
| Last Date To Submit Application Form | 2nd week of September 2023 |
| Application Correction Window | Till 2nd week of September 2023 |
| OUAT 2023 Admit card release | 3rd week of September 2023 |
| Date of OUAT Entrance Exam | October 2023 |
| Session begins | 4th week of October 2023 |
Read More: OUAT Exam Dates 2023
OUAT 2023 Syllabus
The OUAT syllabus for 2023 varies for every program. The syllabus for UG examination would consist of subjects 12th class Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology.
| Subjects | Details |
|
Physics |
Properties of Solids and Liquids Oscillation and Waves Rotational Energy Communication Systems Physics and Measurement Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents Work Energy and Power Electronic Devices Kinetic Theory of Gases Optics Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation Atoms and Nuclei etc. |
|
Chemistry |
States of Matter General Principles The surface of Elements and Periodicity of Properties Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry Processes of Isolation of Metals Surface Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen Atomic Structure Chemical Bonding, and Molecular Structure Biomolecules P-Block Elements Chemistry in Everyday Life Environmental Chemistry Organic Chemistry Polymers etc. |
|
Mathematics |
Sets Relations and Functions Mathematical Induction Matrices and Determinants Differential Equations Coordinate Geometry Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations Permutations and Combinations Binomial Theorem Limit Continuity and Differentiability Vector Algebra Integral Calculus etc. |
|
Biology |
Biotechnology and its Applications Sexual Reproduction Ecology and Environment Human Welfare Genetics and Evolution etc. |
Also Read: OUAT Study Material 2023: Reference Books, Exam Pattern
OUAT 2023 Admit Card
The OUAT admit cards are released on the official portal for both the UG and PG courses. Moreover, students can download their OUAT admit card by using their login credentials.
- The candidates need to bring the printout of admit card and original ID proof along to the examination centre.
- The admit card is the most important document that you need while attending the examination.
- No candidates are allowed to enter the exam hall without an admit card.
OUAT 2023 Exam Centres
The exam centres for the OUAT 2023 are mentioned below for the students' reference.
| Angul | Balangir |
| Balasore | Bargarh |
| Baripada | Berhampur |
| Bhadrak | Bhawanipatna |
| Bhubaneswar | Cuttack |
| Dhenkanal | Jagatsinghpur |
| Jajpur | Jeypore |
| Jharasuguda | Kendrapara |
| Keonjhar | Khurda |
| Nayagarh | Phulbani |
| Purl | Rayagada |
| Rourkela | Sambalpur |
