What's best college among BPUT, SOA (ITER) & KIIT in terms of placements?

KIIT is the best college among these, in terms of placements. Reputed companies like Accenture, Wipro, Cognizant, etc. visit the campus drive each year. Here are the highlights of KIIT University 2022 placements. Parameters Statistics Average CTC INR 6.05 LPA Highest CTC INR 52 LPA No. of recruiters visited 300+ Offers made 5,000+ SOA (ITER) ranks next after KIIT, in terms of placements. During the 2022 placement drive, SOA Bhubaneswar offered the highest CTC of INR 42 LPA.

SOA University: Courses, Fee, Placements, Admission, Rankings

Q: Does SOA University provide scholarships?

Yes, SOA Universityprovides scholarships on the basis of merit to selected students seeking admission in various courses offered by the university. The scholarship amount depending on the courses opted ranges between INR 10,000 INR 35,000Per Annum.

Q: What is SAAT?

Siksha O Anusandhan Admission Test (SAAT) is a national-level entrance test conducted by Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed to be University. The test is being conducted for different programs offered in constituent institutes/ schools of the university. The test is primarily a multiple-choice type written test and the standard of the test is comparable with another national level entrance test. Shortlisted candidates will be called to attend counseling for admission into various programs of the university.

Q: What are the courses offered by SOA University?

The courses offered by SOA University areB.Tech, BBA, B.Pharma, B.Sc and LLB,M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, M.Pharma, LLM, MS, MD and MDS. The university also offers a Ph.D. program in various specializations at the Doctoral level.

Q: Is SOA University a good university?

SOA UniversityUGC-approved andwasre-accreditedby NAAC on May 10, 2022 with an A++ gradefor a period of 7 years. The university has ranked 26 overall byNIRF India Rankings 2023.

Q: Who are the top recruiters at SOA University Placements?

The top recruiters at SOA University Placements areMicrosoft, Amazon, Finastra, Robert Bosch, Dell, PWC, Kloudgin, Deloitte, HP Inc, Temenos, Informatica, MAQ Software, NPCI, Salesforce and Rapyuta Robotics, etc.

Q: Can I get direct admission in SOA University?

Admission to various UG &PG courses at SOA University is done throughSiksha O Anusandhan Admission Test (SAAT). Besides SAAT, the university also offers admissions to candidates appearing fornational-level entrance exams such asCAT/ XAT/ MAT/ JEE Main/ GPAT/ GATE/ NEET/ CLAT.

Q: What is the fee for MCA at SOA University?

SOA University charges INR90,000 Per Semester fee for MCA.

Q: What is the rank of SOA Universityin NIRF?

SOA University has overall ranked26 byNIRF India Rankings 2023.

Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University (SOA), formerly known as SOA University is a private Deemed-to-be University established in the year 2007 in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. SOA University is UGC-approved and accredited by NAAC with an A++ grade. It is one of the 35 universities in India to be ranked internationally by QS. The university has topped the overall chart in the state and ranked 26 overall by NIRF India Rankings 2023. It has Granted with Category-I Graded Autonomy Status by UGC, Govt. of India. SOA University has been ranked at 15^th in University Category and 27^th in Engineering Category by MHRD NIRF 2023. The university Ranked 3rd Nationally for Swachh Campus. SOA University has NABH accredited SUM Hospital and NABL accredited Diagnostics Laboratory. The University offers UG, PG and doctoral courses in the disciplines of Engineering, Pharmacy, Management, Sciences etc. A total of 13 Programs offered at SOA University are accredited by NBA.

Admission to SOA University is done on the basis of SAAT (Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Admission Test).
SOA University also accepts CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ JEE Main/ GPAT/ GATE/ NEET/ CLAT for admissions in various courses.
Admissions to MBBS, BDS, MD/MS & MDS at SOA University is through NEET only.
The semester-wise fee for B.Tech at SOA University ranges from INR 1,17,500 to INR 1,47,500.
Scholarships offered by SOA University range between INR 10,000 – INR 35,000 Per Annum depending on the course opted.

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SOA University offers world-class infrastructure empowering students for a brighter future. As per the latest data collected for the year 2023, SOA University placements saw a participation of 160+ recruiters in the year 2023. SOA University's highest package has increased by in terms of percentage. It has reached up to INR 46 LPA. The top recruiters at SOA University Placement were Microsoft, Amazon, Finastra, Robert Bosch, Dell, PWC, Kloudgin, Deloitte, HP Inc, Temenos, Informatica, MAQ Software, NPCI, Salesforce and Rapyuta Robotics, etc.

Table of Content

SOA University Highlights
SOA University Important Dates
SOA University Rankings
SOA University Courses & Fees 2024
SOA University Admission 2024
SOA University Cutoffs
SOA University Placements
SOA University Scholarships
SOA University Constituent Institutes
SOA University Facilities
SOA University Campus
SOA University FAQs

SOA University Highlights

Here are the important highlights of SOA University:

SOA University Highlights
Name of the University	Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University - [SOA]
Location	J-15, Khandagiri Marg, Dharam Vihar, Jagamara, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751030
Established \| University Type	2007 \| Private Deemed-to-be University
NIRF Ranking 2023	26
Accredited by	NAAC with ‘A++’ grade, NBA, NABH, NABL, ICAR
Approved by	UGC
International Accreditation	ABET, USA
Entrance Exam	National: CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ JEE Main/ GPAT/ GATE/ NEET/ CLAT University: SAAT
Courses Offered	UG, PG & Ph.D
Application Mode	Online
Admission Helpdesk	090400 03290
Top Recruiters	Cognizant, Infosys, IBM, Wipro, Bosch, Amazon, Asian Paints, Deloitte, HCL, Nestle
Official Website	https://www.soa.ac.in/

SOA University Important Dates

Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Admission Test
Category	Dates
Application Start Date	December 31, 2023
Application End Date	April 16, 2024
SAAT Exam Dates	April 20, 2024 April 24, 2024 April 27, 2024 April 28, 2024
Result Date & Download of Rank Card (B.Tech only)	To be announced
e-Counselling (Engineering only)	To be announced
Result Date & Download of Rank Card (other programs)	To be announced

SOA University Rankings

SOA University is one of the top-ranked universities in India by various national and international ranking agencies. It has been ranked 26^th in the Overall Category in NIRF Ranking 2023.

Here is SOA University Rankings in different fields through the top-ranking agencies:

Agency	Category	Rank
NIRF 2023	Overall	26
	University	15
	Research	49
	Engineering	27
	Dental	9
	Medical	16
	Law	8
	Management	57
Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE International Rankings)	THE World University Rankings 2020 & 2021	1001+
	Engineering & Technology/Computer Science	601-800
	Health Sciences (Clinical, Pre-Clinical & Health Science category)	601+
	Emerging Economies University of the World 2020	401-500
	Times Asia University 2020	401+
	Young University Ranking	351-400
QS World University Rankings	Overall	1001-1200 (26th)

Awarded “Diamond” University Rating(Overall) by QS I-Gauge.
Awarded “Diamond” University Rating(Teaching & Learning) by QS I-Gauge.
Awarded “Gold” University Rating(Faculty Quality) by QS I-Gauge.
Awarded “Diamond” University Rating(Employability) by QS I-Gauge.
Awarded “Gold” University Rating(Student Diversity) by QS I-Gauge.
Awarded “Diamond” University Rating(Facilities) by QS I-Gauge
Awarded “Diamond” University Rating(Social Resposibility) by QS I-Gauge
Awarded “Diamond” University Rating(Research) by QS I-Gauge
Awarded “Silver” University Rating(Innovation) by QS I-Gauge

SOA University Courses & Fees 2024

SOA University offers various UG, PG & Doctoral courses in the discipline of Engineering, Pharmacy, Management, Sciences etc. At the Undergraduate level, SOA University offers B.Tech, BBA, B.Pharma, B.Sc and LLB. At the Postgraduate level, it offers M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, M.Pharma, LLM, MS, MD and MDS. The university also offers Ph.D. programs in various specializations at the Doctoral level.

Here are the complete details about SOA University Courses & Fee

Course	Course Details	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
B.Tech	Duration: 4 Years Course Fee: INR 1,17,500 – INR 1,47,500 Per Semester Specializations: Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Science & Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering & Mechanical Engineering	10+2 with Physics and Mathematics with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates)	SAAT/ JEE Main
BBA	Duration: 3 Years Course Fee: INR 75,000 Per Semester	10+2 or equivalent in any stream with at least 50% marks (45% in case of SC / ST category).	SAAT
B.Pharma	Duration: 4 Years Course Fee: INR 90,000 Per Semester	10+2 in English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics / Biology with 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidate belonging to reserved category)	SAAT
BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.)	Duration: 5 years Course Fee: INR 75,000 Per Semester	10+2 examination in any discipline with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for reserved category candidates)	SAAT/CLAT
M.Tech	Duration: 2 Years Course Fee: INR 75,000 Per Semester Specializatons: Structural Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Power Systems & Power Electronics, Communication System Engineering, Heat Power & Thermal Engineering	B.E/ B.Tech or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% in case of candidate belonging to reserved category)	SAAT/GATE
MBA	Duration: 2 Years Course Fee: INR 75,000 - INR 1,75,000 Per Semester	Graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates)	SAAT/CAT/MAT/XAT
MCA	Duration: 2 Years Course Fee: INR 90,000 Per Semester	Graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates)	SAAT/GATE
M.Pharma	Duration: 2 Years Course Fee: INR 90,000 Per Semester Specializations: Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Analysis & Pharmacology	B.Pharm with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates)	SAAT/GPAT
LLM	Duration:1 Year Course Fee: INR 75,000 Per Semester	LLB or Integrated Law with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks	SAAT/CLAT
MBBS	Duration: 5.5 Years Course Fee: INR 19,60,000 Per Annum	Graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks	NEET
BDS	Duration: 4.5 Years Course Fee: INR 5,50,000 Per Annum	Graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks	NEET

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SOA University Admission 2024

Admissions to various courses offered by SOA University are based on either Siksha O Anusandhan Admissions Test (SAAT) or CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ JEE Main/ GPAT/ GATE/ NEET/ CLAT qualifying examinations. Online/ Offline counseling at SOA University is done based on the merit and preference of the candidate. The final selection of the candidate is through counseling for a course.

Selection Criteria for SOA University Admission 2024

For seeking admission to various courses offered by SOA University, applicants will be selected on the basis of the following exams:

Candidates applying for UG and PG courses in the disciplines of Engineering, Pharmacy, Nursing, Law, Hotel Management, Agriculture and Management will be selected on the basis of SAAT.
Other acceptable exams for UG and PG courses are as follows:

Course	Entrance Test
Engineering	JEE Main
Engineering	GATE
Medical and Dental	NEET
Law	CLAT
Management	CAT
	MAT
	XAT
Pharmacy	GPAT

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SOA University Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

SOA University expected cutoff for the year 2023 is given below:

Course Name	CAT	ATMA	MAT
MBA Hospital Management	25	60	64

SOA University Placement 2023

The number of companies visiting SOA Campus for placements has increased over the years. Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Placement 2023 has not been concluded yet. SOA University placements saw a participation of 160+ recruiters in the year 2023. SOA University’s highest package has reached up to INR 46 LPA. Around 7 new recruiters participated in SOA University Placements Drive. The Training and Placement Cell SOA University mainly focuses on guiding the students for placement and subsequent careers, higher education and entrepreneurship.The cell takes care of the holistic development of students with many inclusive activities such as Career Mentoring in form of continuous guidance and profiling of students, Aptitude Training, Reasoning Skills, Enhancing Functional Subject Knowledge, General Awareness, Industry Orientation, Soft Skills, Group Discussion and Personal Interview Skills.

Given below is the table representing the highlights of SOA University Placements:

Particulars	Statistics
Job Offers during the Day Zero Dream Campus Drive	30%
Highest-Package Offered	INR 46 LPA
Average Annual Salary	INR 5 LPA
Offers from MNCs	55%

SOA University Top-Recruiters

Some of the top recruiters at SOA University Placements are as follows:

SOA Univerity Top Recruiters
Infosys	Cognizant	DXC	Capgemini	Capgemini
Wipro	NIIT Technologies	Infogain	Global Edge	V-Construct
L&T Technologies	Microsoft	Amazon	PWC	HP Inc
Rapyuta Robotics	Deloitte	MAQ Software	Accenture	Adobe
Flipcart	Goorej	Hindware	ICICI Bank	Lakme

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SOA University Scholarship 2024

SOA University offers various merit scholarships under all the programs. Given below are the details about some major SOA University Scholarships.

Course	Eligibility Criteria	Scholarship Amount
B.Tech. (CSE & CSIT)	Securing more than 90%–70% marks both in 10th & +2 Exam.	INR 15,000 –35,000 Per Annum for Four Years.
B.Pharma	Securing more than 60% in both 10th & +2 Exam	INR 10,000 Per Annum for Four Years.
Lateral Entry (B.Pharm.)	Securing more than 90%–80% marks in Diploma.	INR 10,000 – INR 15,000 Per Annum for Three Years.
B.Tech. (CE, EE, EEE, ECE & ME	Securing more than 80%–60% marks both in 10th & +2 Exam	INR 15,000 –35,000 Per Annum for Four Years.
Lateral Entry (B.Tech.)	Securing more than 90%-75% marks both in 10th & Diploma\Equivalent	INR 15,000 –35,000 Per Annum for Three Years.
B.Sc.(H) (Agriculture)	Securing more than 80%-70% marks both in 10th & +2 Exam	INR 10,000 – INR 15,000 Per Annum for Three Years.
BCA	Securing 60% in both 10th & +2 Exam	INR 10,000 Per Annum for Three Years.
MCA	Securing 60% in 10th and 12th Exam	INR 12,500 Per Annum for Two Years.
B.Sc. (Nursing)	Securing more than 80%-70% marks both in 10th & +2 Exam	INR 10,000 – INR 15,000 Per Annum for Three Years.
BBA	Securing 60% in both 10th & +2 Exam	INR 10,000 Per Annum for Three Years.
BBA LLB (H) /BA LLB (H)	Securing 60% in both 10th & +2 Exam	INR 10,000 Per Annum for Three Years.

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SOA University Constituent Institutes

Here is the list of SOA University Constituent Institutes.

ITER: Faculty of Engineering and Technology
IMS & SUM Hospital: Faculty of Medical Sciences
IBCS: Faculty of Management Sciences
IDS: Faculty of Dental Sciences
SPS: Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
SNC: Faculty of Nursing
SHM: Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management
IAS: Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
IVS & AH: Faculty of Veterinary Sciences
SNIL: Faculty of Legal Studies

SOA University Facilities

SOA University offers numerous facilities to its students which include hostel, mess, indoor & outdoor games etc. SOA University charges INR 40,000 Per Annum as mess fees that is to be paid annually. The major facilities offered by the institute have been briefly explained below.

SOA University Hostel

SOA University offers great hostel facilities for its students. Here is the information about the same.

Particulars	Amount
Boarding Charges (A/c.) – 2 occupancy	INR 1,20,000 Per Annum
Boarding Charges (A/c.) – 3 occupancy	INR 90,000 Per Annum
Boarding Charges (A/c.) – 4 occupancy	INR 80,000 Per Annum
Boarding Charges (Non-A/c.)	INR 50,000 Per Annum

SOA University Campus

SOA University has active student clubs such as Aero Club ITER, Danza, Fashion Club, ITER Robotics Club, Jaago, Srishti, Toneelstuk & Virtual Showreel.
In collaboration with BSCL, SOA University has conducted Workshops on Safe Campus Safe City, Better Style Better Life, Awareness against Gender Violence, Planted close to 2000 saplings, and many more.

SOA University FAQs

Ques. What is the reservation criteria for admission at SOA University?

Ans. The reservation criteria for admission at SOA University are as follows:

15% and 7.5% seats in all programs are reserved respectively for candidates belonging to Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe by birth.
OBC candidates are only eligible for mark relaxation.
3% seats are reserved for physically handicapped (PH) candidates for admission to engineering & technology/ Medical/ Dental/ MBA / MCA/ HMCT/ Pharmacy/ Nursing/ Law/ Biotechnology/ Agriculture courses and candidates are eligible to be considered under Physically Handicapped Category for admission to these courses.
30% of seats under each category for all the programs (except for MBBS and BDS courses) are reserved for women candidates.
No reservation norms are applicable for lateral entry admissions.

Ques. Does SOA University provide scholarships?

Ans. Yes, SOA University provides scholarships on the basis of merit to selected students seeking admission in various courses offered by the university. The scholarship amount depending on the courses opted ranges between INR 10,000 – INR 35,000 Per Annum.

Ques. What is SAAT?

Ans. Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Admission Test (SAAT) is a national-level entrance test conducted by Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University. The test is being conducted for different programs offered in constituent institutes/ schools of the university. The test is primarily a multiple-choice type written test and the standard of the test is comparable with another national level entrance test. Shortlisted candidates will be called to attend counseling for admission into various programs of the university.

Ques. Is SOA University a government university?

Ans. No, SOA University is private Deemed-to-be University established in the year 2007.

Ques. What are the courses offered by SOA University?

Ans. The courses offered by SOA University are B.Tech, BBA, B.Pharma, B.Sc and LLB, M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, M.Pharma, LLM, MS, MD and MDS. The university also offers a Ph.D. program in various specializations at the Doctoral level.

Ques. Is SOA University a good university?

Ans. SOA University UGC-approved and was re-accredited by NAAC on May 10, 2022 with an A++ grade for a period of 7 years. The university has ranked 26 overall by NIRF India Rankings 2023.

Ques. Who are the top recruiters at SOA University Placements?

Ans. The top recruiters at SOA University Placements are Microsoft, Amazon, Finastra, Robert Bosch, Dell, PWC, Kloudgin, Deloitte, HP Inc, Temenos, Informatica, MAQ Software, NPCI, Salesforce and Rapyuta Robotics, etc.

Ques. Can I get direct admission in SOA University?

Ans. Admission to various UG & PG courses at SOA University is done through Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Admission Test (SAAT). Besides SAAT, the university also offers admissions to candidates appearing for national-level entrance exams such as CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ JEE Main/ GPAT/ GATE/ NEET/ CLAT.

Ques. What is the fee for MCA at SOA University?

Ans. SOA University charges INR 90,000 Per Semester fee for MCA.

Ques. What is the rank of SOA University in NIRF?

Ans. SOA University has overall ranked 26 by NIRF India Rankings 2023.

Ques. How can I check my SAAT result?

Ans. The result of the SAAT entrance exam will be declared on the official website of the university. A separate merit list for various courses will be prepared on the basis of the SAAT results. Students should visit the website for updates on the result and other notifications.