About SOA
Founded in 1996 as ITER and granted deemed university status in 2007, SOA spans a 127‑acre urban campus in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, serving approx. 14,000 students. Accredited NAAC A++, NBA, ABET, NABH, NABL, ICAR; recognized as DSIR-SIRO. Internationally ranked in THE (801–1000) & QS (1201–1400); Southern Asia QS: 64
Latest Updates
NIRF 2024 Rankings: Ranked 14th among Indian universities, 24th overall, 26th in Engineering, 9th in Dental & Law.
Timely Admissions: SAAT entrance test for UG/PG programs in May 2025; results in June; academic sessions begin in August .
Type: Deemed-to-be University
Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Founded: 1996 (as ITER), Deemed in 2007
Accreditations: UGC, AICTE, BCI, DCI, PCI, NMC, NAAC A++, NBA, ABET
NIRF 2024: University 14, Overall 24, Engineering 26, Dental/Law 9, Management 62, Medical 21, Research 50
QS Southern Asia 2025: 64
THE World Rankings 2025: 801–1000
Constituent Institutes: ITER (Engineering), IMS & SUM (Medical), IDS (Dental), SNIL (Law), IBSC (Business), SPS (Pharmacy), IAS (Agriculture), SHM (Hotel Management) & more
SOA offers a broad spectrum:
Undergraduate: B.Tech (22 specializations), B.Sc Agriculture, BBA, BCA, B.Des, LL.B (Integrated), MBBS, BDS, Hotel Management
Postgraduate: M.Tech, MBA/PGDM, MCA, M.Sc, LL.M, MD/MS, MDS
Fees & Placements (CollegeSearch data) :
B.Tech: ₹3–4 LPA; MBA: ₹2–3 LPA; MBBS: ₹5–6 LPA; LL.B: ₹1.5–2 LPA
Highest Placements: ₹22 LPA (B.Tech), ₹13 LPA (Law), ₹9 LPA (MBBS), ₹8 LPA (MBA)
UG (Engineering, Agri, Law, Design, etc.): via SAAT or JEE Main/CLAT/NEET; eligibility: 45–60% in 10+2 PCM
PG Programs: GATE for M.Tech; CAT/MAT/GMAT/XAT for MBA; NEET PG for MD/MS; SAAT for MCA, MSc, others
Tentative timeline:
SAAT exam: May 2025
Result: late May
Counselling: June
Academic term starts: August
SOA Cutoff Insights
B.Tech CSE (General): SAAT rank ≤ 5,000
EE (OBC): ≤ 7,000
MCA (Gen): ≤ 8,000
BBA: ≤ 10,000
B.Sc Agriculture: ≤ 12,000
MBA (Gen): CAT percentile ≥ 60
Placements 2024
Engineering: Highest package ₹22 LPA; average packages around ₹4–6 LPA; placement rate ~80–100% in top majors.
MBA: Highest ₹8 LPA
Law: ₹13 LPA
Top recruiters include TCS, HCL, Microsoft, Capgemini, Tata Steel, Coca-Cola, Mahindra
NIRF 2024: University 14, Overall 24, Engineering 26, Law/Dental 9, Medical 21, Management 62, Research 50
THE 2025: World 801–1000; Engineering 401–500, CS 601–800
QS Rankings: World 1201–1400; Asia 278; Southern Asia 64
The Week: Engg ranking: 2nd in Odisha, 26th nationally
Merit-cum-need scholarships
Fee waivers for SC/ST/OBC/PwD
Scholarships for sports, academics & disadvantaged students
External funding from government & private bodies
Campus Facilities
Hostels: 22 boys’ & 17 girls’ hostels with Wi‑Fi & medical facilities
Library: Central library with national and international journals, INFLIBNET network
Facilities: Modern labs, SUM hospital, sports grounds, incubator (CII-SOA)
Culture: Technical clubs (coding, robotics), cultural fests, sports tournaments, moot court (law), agriculture events
SOA - FAQs
Q1: Is SOA good for engineering CSE?
A: CSE placements are strong (highest ₹22 LPA, average ₹4–6 LPA), but peers suggest research experience and self-study to boost coding/practical skills.
Q2: What’s the SAAT cutoff for B.Tech?
A: Typically within top 5,000 for CSE, varying by specialization and category .
Q3: Are SAAT and JEE both accepted?
A: Yes—SOA admits via SAAT, JEE Main, CLAT (LL.B), NEET (MBBS/BDS).
Q4: How credible are SOA’s rankings?
A: Official NIRF/THE/QS acclaim is strong, but student reviews caution that rankings may not reflect every student experience .
