OUAT Exam Date 2024, Application Form, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Result

OUAT Entrance Exam 2024: The OUAT Application Form 2024 was released on 1st March 2024 for both UG and PG Courses. The candidates could fill out the OUAT Application Form online via the official website. The exam conducting authority, released a notice on April 5, 2024, stating that there is a change in the OUAT Exam Dates and the last date to fill out the application. The Last date to fill OUAT 2024 Application Form was extended to 15th April 2024 while the candidates could pay the OUAT Application Fees till 16th April.

This year, the OUAT Exam 2024 will be conducted as an online computer-based test. Those who successfully fill out the OUAT Application Form will be eligible to appear for the OUAT 2024 Exam and can download the OUAT Admit Cards by May 22, 2024.

OUAT Conducts two exams for UG and PG Courses - OUAT UG and OUAT PG. The exams will be conducted on separate dates where the OUAT UG Exam is scheduled for June 4 and the OUAT PG Exam shall take place on June 6.

The response sheet will be released on June 18, 2024, and candidates can challenge the answer key till June 21, 2024. Once the challenges are done, the final OUAT result shall be made public along with the rank card on July 10, 2024.

Read the complete article to learn more about the OUAT Exam Dates, OUAT Syllabus, OUAT Exam Pattern, and other important details.

What is the OUAT Exam?

OUAT is a university-level examination, conducted by the Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) for admissions to various undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the Agriculture and Technology field. The examination is conducted in 24 cities and usually takes place on separate dates for each level of study.

The OUAT Entrance Examination offers the opportunity for candidates to select from a variety of desired undergraduate, postgraduate, and special courses. These courses cover various fields, such as Agriculture, Veterinary, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Agriculture Engineering, Fishery Science, and more. Successful completion of the examination can result in admission to OUAT programs in these diverse fields of study.

OUAT Exam Highlights

OUAT Exam Date 2024

Candidates can refer to the below table to check the upcoming OUAT Exam dates.

OUAT Eligibility Criteria

Information about the OUAT 2024 application form dates will soon be available on the official website. Additionally, candidates should review the OUAT UG 2024 eligibility requirements before filling out the application form. Some common Eligibility Criteria are highlighted below:

• Candidate must complete 17 years of age before applying for the OUAT Exam 2024
• To enroll in a BSc program at Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, candidates must have completed their Class 11 and 12 studies with Science, obtaining a minimum aggregate score of 50%, including additional optional subjects. 
• However, candidates who have applied for admission under the SC/ST/PH category must have secured a minimum of 40% marks in their qualifying exam. In addition to the above requirements, applicants must have studied the following subjects to be considered eligible for admission to OUAT in 2024:

OUAT Eligibility Criteria for UG Courses

OUAT has additional eligibility criteria for BSc admissions through its entrance exam, which are listed below:

Aspirants must have passed the HSC or equivalent examination with Odia as MIL.

• If candidates do not have Odia as their MIL but their parents are permanent residents of Odisha, they must provide evidence of permanent residency in the form of a certificate from the concerned Revenue Officer (not below the rank of Tahasildar/District Magistrate/their employer).
• If candidates do not have Odia as their MIL and their parents are not permanent residents of Odisha but are serving under the Govt. of Odisha/Central Govt. /Public Undertaking or any University in the State of Odisha, they must provide a certificate from the Head of the Office/Institution where their parent(s) is/are working to confirm the same.
• If Odia students permanently reside outside Odisha, they must provide a certificate confirming their Odisha origin either from their employer/Tahasildar/District Magistrate (of the district in which they reside) or from the Tahasildar/District Magistrate of their native place in Odisha.
• The eligibility criteria in points 2 and 4 above do not apply to ICAR/VCI nominees, foreign candidates, state government-sponsored candidates, or children of OUAT employees.

OUAT Eligibility Criteria for PG Courses

• Candidate must complete 17 years of age before applying for the OUAT Exam 2024
• To enroll in an MSc program at Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, candidates must have completed their Class 12 and graduation studies with Science, obtaining a minimum aggregate score of 60%, including additional optional subjects. 
• However, candidates who have applied for admission under the SC/ST/PH category must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in their qualifying exam. In addition to the above requirements, applicants must have studied the following subjects to be considered eligible for admission to OUAT in 2024:

OUAT Application Form 2024

The OUAT 2024 application form will be available on the official website, and candidates are advised to review the instructions and information before filling it out. All applicants need to confirm that they meet the eligibility requirements before applying for the OUAT 2024 Exam. Failure to do so will lead to disqualification, and the application form will be considered invalid. To prevent any errors during the process, please read through the OUAT application process outlined below.

To ensure a successful application process for OUAT, candidates must carefully follow the required instructions. Below is a guide on how to complete the OUAT application process without errors:

Step 1: Registration and Filling Out the Application Form

• Visit the official website and click on the link 'Submission of Online Application Form for OUAT Common Entrance Examination 2024' to initiate the online registration process.
• To register, candidates need to provide a valid email address, mobile number, and Aadhaar number/enrollment number.
• Candidates must ensure that they enter the correct mobile number, as the institution will send an SMS for authentication purposes using OTP.
• Once the registration process is complete, the application form will appear on the screen. Candidates need to fill in personal details (name, gender, date of birth, religion, category, etc.), academic information, and communication information (address, email ID, and mobile number).
• After completing all the necessary fields in the application form, click 'Register and Proceed.' A computer-generated application ID and password will be sent to the registered mobile number via SMS.
• On the applicant's login page, candidates should use this unique ID and password as their login credentials.

Step 2: Payment of Application Fees

• All applicants must pay the non-refundable application fees for the OUAT 2024 common entrance test. Payment can be made both online and offline.
• To pay online, candidates can use a debit/credit card or net banking. Alternatively, they can pay in cash at a Common Service Center (Jana Seva Kendra) near their location.
• The application fee is INR 1500 for all categories of candidates.
• Candidates must provide the relevant payment details on the bank website, save the transaction receipt, and print it for future reference.

Step 3: Uploading Images and Documents

• Candidates must upload scanned images of their passport-sized photo and signature. In addition, students applying for graduate and doctoral programs must also upload their certificates and mark sheets. The prospectus will specify the required documents and the size and format constraints.
• After completing all of the above steps, a confirmation page will appear, which candidates must print for future correspondence.

The scanned copies of the photograph and signature files must be in the following format and resolution:

OUAT Admit Card 2024

The OUAT 2024 admit cards for undergraduate and postgraduate programs will be available on the official website, and candidates can download them once they are released. The OUAT admit card is a crucial document for the exam, and entry into the exam center will not be allowed without it. The admit card contains essential information about the candidate and details about the exam center and schedule.

To download the OUAT admit card, candidates should visit the official website of Orissa University and follow the steps mentioned below. It is recommended that candidates keep the admit card safe even after the exam for future reference.

How to download the OUAT Admit Card?

To download the OUAT Admit Card, follow these steps:

• Go to the official website of OUAT.
• Look for the "OUAT Admit Card 2024" link and click on it (Once Active)
• Enter your application number, contact number, and date of birth as required.
• Click the "submit" button.
• Your OUAT admit card will appear on the screen.
• Check the details mentioned on the admit card to ensure their accuracy.
• Download the admit card and take a printout of it for future reference.

The OUAT admit card contains important information that candidates should verify and keep for reference. The following details should be present on the OUAT admit card:

• Candidate's name
• Father's name
• Date of Birth
• Candidate's residential address
• Date and time of the examination
• Center of the examination

On the day of the examination, candidates must bring one of the following identification documents with them:

• Aadhar Card
• Voter ID Card
• PAN Card
• Driving License
• School or College ID card
• Passport
• National Bank Passbook (with photograph)

OUAT Exam Pattern

To get an understanding of the distribution of questions and topics in the OUAT 2024 exam, candidates must go through the OUAT exam pattern. Once familiar with the OUAT exam pattern and marking scheme, candidates can create a plan for their preparation schedule and exam strategy. The OUAT 2024 exam pattern is listed below for reference.

OUAT 2024 Exam Centers

During the application process, candidates can select their preferred OUAT exam center from various locations across the state of Orissa. It is advised that candidates choose an exam center that is in their proximity or easily accessible. After selecting the OUAT exam center, no further change requests can be made, making it crucial for candidates to choose their exam center wisely. The available choices for OUAT exam centers are listed below:

OUAT Result 2024

Once the OUAT 2024 exams have been concluded successfully, the results will be announced and published on the official website. Candidates must note that the OUAT result is based entirely on their performance in the exam. Hence, it is crucial to prepare well and perform to the best of their ability. The evaluation of the answers will determine the OUAT results, which will be made public.

To check the OUAT 2024 result, candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps:

Step 1: Go to the official website of Odisha University.

Step 2: Click on the 'Admissions' tab on the dashboard.

Step 3: Select the link to download the rank cards and go to the 'Downloads' section.

Step 4: Click on the download icon and enter the login credentials.

Step 5: After logging in, download and save the rank card for future reference.

OUAT Weightage to Academic Score & Entrance Exam

The weighted score of the candidate is calculated using the academic score and the entrance exam score. The weightage given to each is mentioned in the table below:

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OUAT Counseling & Admission Process 2024

Once the OUAT Results are announced, the candidates who have cleared the OUAT Exam are required to appear for the Counseling and Admission Process. The Counseling & Admission Dates 2024 OUAT have not yet been announced.

The counseling process takes place in a specific process, which has been explained below.

• The counseling process takes place at the scheduled time and date mentioned on the official website, at the allotted centres
• Students go to the counseling center with the necessary documents which are verified by the conducting body
• Once the document verification process is complete, aspirants fill out an offline preference form
• The seat allotment is then done based on merit and preference chosen by the student
• If the candidate is willing to accept the seat, they will report to the college for admission, submit the tuition fee, and complete the admission process

Document Verification is an important part of the OUAT Counseling Process. Candidates are required to carry the below documents for the Counseling Process

• OUAT 2024 Scorecard and Hall Ticket
• 10th, 12th, and Bachelor Degree Certificates
• Transfer/Leaving Certificate from Institute last attended
• Migration Certificate
• Caste Certificate
• Proof of DOB
• Physical Fitness Certificate
• Passport Size Photographs

OUAT Cut Off: Previous Years

The below table mentions the OUAT Cutoff, which is presented in the form of Opening and Closing Ranks for the year 2022.