SAAT 2023 Exam Pattern is a national level entrance exam which is conducted in almost 62 exam centres across 40 cities of India by Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
Students keen to get admissions to engineering and medical programs for UG and PG can appear for SAAT 2023 which is conducted every year in India. The rank of students is determined on the basis of marks secured in comparison to other students which is responsible for the admission of students in various colleges.
All the important highlights that a candidate must know before appearing for SAAT 2023 is tabulated below:
Exam mode | Offline |
Number of papers | Once in a year |
Number of questions | 120 |
Number of sections | 5 sections (MBA/MHA/MTTM/ MHM/M.Sc. B.A.LL. B (Hons.)/BBA.LL.B. (Hons.)/BBA) and 6 sections for BHMCT exam |
Question paper type | Multiple Choice Question |
SAAT 2023 total marks | 120 |
Exam duration | 3 hours |
Exam language | English |
Marking scheme | 4 marks per question |
Negative marking | -1 for every incorrect answer |
SAAT 2023 is conducted in offline and online mode with pen and paper handy by Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University. 120 questions need to be answered in 3 hours. On marking every accurate answer, candidates will be awarded 4 marks whereas for every wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted which clearly means that the total marks of the question paper are 480.
Exam pattern and subjects will vary as per the courses opted by students either UG courses or PG courses. All the tables below depict the exam pattern of various courses:
Section | Number of questions | Number of marks |
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Verbal Reasoning | 30 | 120 |
Analytical Reasoning | 30 | 120 |
General Knowledge | 20 | 80 |
Comprehension | 20 | 80 |
Computer Fundamentals | 20 | 80 |
Section | Number of questions | Number of marks |
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Reasoning | 20 | 80 |
Service Aptitude | 20 | 80 |
General English | 20 | 80 |
General Knowledge | 20 | 80 |
General Science | 20 | 80 |
Numerical Aptitude | 20 | 80 |
Section | Number of questions | Number of marks |
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English including Comprehension | 20 | 80 |
General Knowledge/Current Affairs | 20 | 80 |
Elementary/Numerical Aptitude | 20 | 80 |
Legal Aptitude/Legal Awareness | 30 | 120 |
Logical Reasoning | 30 | 120 |
Exam pattern and syllabus of SAAT is different for different courses. The syllabus for B. Tech/DDE/B. Pharm/B.Sc. Ag. /B.Sc. Nursing consists of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology (Botany or Zoology) subjects.
The corresponding question paper basically comprises questions from 10+2 standard. For engineering courses, the questions will prompt from Basic Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Engineering Mechanics.
SAAT 2023 question paper comprises of 4-5 section depending on the course that candidate has selected. The total marks of the question paper will be 480. All the questions carry 4 marks each and there will be negative marking of 1 mark on every incorrect answer.
Below is the table for SAAT 2023 marking scheme:
Questions | Marks |
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For every correct answer | 4 marks |
For every wrong answer | Deduction of 1 mark |
Syllabus of SAAT 2023 differs from course to course. Altogether, there will be either 4 or 5 sections. One needs to understand the syllabus precisely to score good marks and clear the entrance examination. All the syllabus for different courses proposed by the authorities pointwise is elaborated below:
The syllabus for students who intends to apply for the above-mentioned discipline is Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology (Botany or Zoology). All the syllabus under these subjects would be from 10+2 science and mathematics books itself. All the subtopics from which the questions will be prompted is mentioned below:
Physics and Measurement | Kinematics |
Laws of Motion | Work, Energy and Power |
Rotational Motion | Gravitation |
Properties of Solids and Liquids | Thermodynamics |
Kinetic Theory of Gases | Oscillations and Waves |
Electrostatics | Current Electricity |
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents |
Electromagnetic Waves | Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation |
Atoms and Nuclei | Electronic Devices |
Communication Systems |
Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry | States of Matter |
Atomic Structure | Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure |
Chemical Thermodynamics | Solutions |
Equilibrium | Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry |
Chemical Kinetics | Surface Chemistry |
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties | General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals |
Hydrogen | S-Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals) |
P-Block Elements | d – and f – Block Elements |
Coordination Compounds | Environmental Chemistry |
Purification and Characterization of Organic Compounds | Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry |
Hydrocarbons | Organic Compounds Containing Halogens |
Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen | Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen |
Polymers | Biomolecules |
Chemistry in Everyday Life |
Sets, Relations and Functions | Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations |
Matrices and Determinants | Permutations and Combinations |
Mathematical Induction | Binomial Theorem and its Simple Applications |
Sequences and Series | Limit, Continuity and Differentiability |
Integral Calculus | Differential Equations |
Coordinate Geometry | Coordinate Geometry |
Three-Dimensional Geometry | Vector Algebra |
Statistics and Probability | Trigonometry |
Mathematical Reasoning |
Also, for engineering courses for any field, the question might be prompted from Basic Electrical topics, Mathematics & Mechanics. Students must study carefully and precisely all the sub-topics mentioned in their 10+2 coursebook to clear the SAAT 2023 entrance examination.
There are various recommended books that students need to study thoroughly in order to clear SAAT 2023 and get admissions to desired discipline in the desired college. Here is the list of books available:
Book Title | Author/ Publication |
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Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation | Nishit Sinha |
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examination Tips, Techniques, and Short-cut Methods | Abhijit Guha |
Business English and Communication | Clark Zimmer |
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension | Ajay Singh |
Class 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Textbooks (Science and Mathematics) | Orissa board |
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.