OUAT - Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology: Courses, Facilities

Maimil Maiti

Updated on - Aug 13, 2024

OUAT Bhubaneswar was established on 24th August, 1962. It became fully operational from 1st February, 1963. In 1964 the University started the College of Basic Science and Humanities. College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology was started in 1966. The University went on opening a number of colleges after that. OUAT Bhubaneswar is ranked 15th in the Agriculture category by NIRF in 2024.

Ever since its inception, the university is dedicated to improve and grow in the areas of research. In 1963, OUAT Bhubaneswar took over the state-owned Agricultural Research Station. Right after that, the Jaypore, Behrampur, Kendrapara, Chiplima, Jashipur, and Pottangi was taken over by the University. The University has established many research stations under the aegis of ICAR and Government of India.

OUAT Bhubaneswar offers a variety of programmes all divided in its constituent colleges. The college has well-experienced faculty members. The University aspires to become a Premier Farm University in India. It strives to develop an innovative model of education and research which will be an example for all the farm universities of the country. The OUAT Bhubaneswar Admissions for all courses and programmes require different eligibility criteria and process. 

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OUAT Bhubaneswar Highlights:

OUAT Bhubaneswar Constituent Colleges:

The colleges under OUAT Bhubaneswar are mentioned below.

• College of Agriculture, Bhubaneswar
• College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Bhubaneswar
• College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar
• College of Forestry, Bhubaneswar
• College of Community Science, Bhubaneswar
• College of Basic Science and Humanities
• Centre for P.G Studies, Bhubaneswar
• College of Agriculture, Bhawanipatna
• College of Horticulture, Chiplima
• College of Agriculture, Chiplima
• College of Fisheries, Rangeilunda
• Agro Polytechnic

OUAT Bhubaneswar Campus Facilities:

• MS Swaminathan Hall is constructed to host various seminars and cultural programmes
• Spacious Classrooms, well-equipped laboratories and workshops for all the courses are offered by the university
• The Sports Complex holds a gymnasium, an indoor hall for badminton and table tennis, a playground for hockey, a Kho-Kho field for women and courts for basketball and volleyball
• The campus has a Health Centre
• A Community Centre is also present inside the campus

OUAT Bhubaneswar Research Projects:

OUAT Bhubaneswar has set up various research projects. These projects are backed up by national and international organizations. Some of the research projects are mentioned below.

All India Coordinated Research Projects:

The University participates in various national research projects through ICAR's coordinated research projects. The University started with 32 projects initially, at present, there are 48 projects going on.  

Government of India Projects:

 The University has a number of projects that are financed directly by the Government of India. Some of the projects are mentioned below.

• Cost of Cultivation Scheme
• DBT Rural Bio-Resource Complex

Ad-hoc Research Projects:

The University is working on 40 ad-hoc research projects at present. The number has gradually increased from 10 when it was started.

NATP Projects:

After realizing the importance of technology in farming, the university started working on various projects in collaboration with NATP. In OUAT Bhubaneswar 41 NATP projects were being operated.

ARIS Projects:

In OUAT, Agricultural Research Information System [ARIS] project has been operating since 1996.

 OUAT Bhubaneswar Eligibility Criteria:

OUAT Bhubaneswar Admissions:

• The University organizes entrance exams for all the courses and a candidate should have a valid score card for the entrance exam for admissions
• The Application Forms are available online 

OUAT Bhubaneswar Hostel Details:

• The colleges of the university have separate hostels for boys and girls
• The hostels have Internet facilities
• The hostels have attached common rooms along with Mess hall, office room and kitchen
• The hostels are secured with 24 hours watch
• The quality of the hostel facilities are maintained to be as good as the OUAT Infrastructure Facilities