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SAAT Exam 2024: Exam Dates, Registration, Result & Counselling Schedule

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Kitiyala Jamir

Updated on 24th June, 2024 , 9 min read

SAAT 2024 Latest Updates

The SAAT 2024 exam was conducted in 2 phases. Phase 1 commenced on 20th April 2024 and concluded on 28th April 2024, whereas the 2nd phase was scheduled from 6th to 9th June 2024. The SAAT 2024 Application form for phase 1 was released on 31st December 2024 and the last date to apply was 16th April 2024. For phase 2, candidates could fill out the SAAT Application Form from 30th April to 31st May. The entire process is conducted online and no physical copies of the SAAT Admit Cards are shared with the candidates.

The SAAT Result for both the phases is yet to be announced and the authorities have not yet released the dates on the official website. Candidates can stay updated with all the SAAT updates on this page.

What is the SAAT Exam?

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University Admission Test (SAAT) is the Common Entrance Exam for admission to Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University's Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses for the academic year 2024. The university grants admission to a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, including those in the fields of Engineering, Pharmacy, Nursing, Agriculture, Law, Management, and Hotel Management.Other State/National Level entrance exams such as JEE Main, NEET, CLAT, GATE, CAT, XAT, MAT, and GPAT are also used to determine admission.

SAAT 2024 Exam - Highlights 

Particulars 

Details 

Full Exam Name 

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Admission Test 

Short Exam Name 

SAAT 

Conducting Body 

Siksha ‘O' Anusandhan Deemed to be University 

Frequency of Conduct 

Once a year 

Exam Level 

University Level Exam 

Languages 

English 

Mode of Application 

Online 

Application Fee 

None 

Mode of Exam 

Online 

Mode of Counselling 

Online 

Exam Duration 

2 Hours 

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SAAT Important Exam Dates

Candidates appearing for the SAAT Exam must be aware of all the important dates related to the SAAT Exam. Refer to the below table to check all the important dates and exam schedule for the SAAT Exam.

SAAT Exam Events

SAAT Dates - Phase 1

SAAT Dates - Phase 2

SAAT Application Form Start Date

31 Dec 2023

30 Apr 2024

Last date to fill out the SAAT Application Form

16 Apr 2024

31 May 2024

SAAT Exam Date

20, 24, 27, & 28 Apr 2024

6 - 9 Jun 2024

SAAT Result Date & Rank Card (B. Tech)

TBA

TBA

SAAT Counselling Start Date (Engg.)

TBA

TBA

SAAT Result Date & Rank Card (Other Programs)

TBA

TBA

SAAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria 

The SAAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria have been published on the exam authority's official website. To apply for SAAT 2024, candidates must meet the eligibility requirements. Non-eligible candidates' applications will not be accepted. Check SAAT eligibility criteria below: 

For B.Tech Course:

  • Educational Qualification: Aspiring candidates are required to have successfully completed their 12th-grade or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.
  • Subject Requirements: Candidates must have Physics and Mathematics as mandatory subjects, along with one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Biology, Agriculture, Business Studies, or Biotechnology.
  • Minimum Marks: Candidates should secure a minimum of 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC category candidates).

For M.Tech Course:

  • Educational Qualification: Candidates need to have a Bachelor's degree in B.Tech. or an equivalent field.
  • Minimum Marks: A minimum of 50% marks is required (45% for candidates belonging to reserved categories) in the qualifying examination.

For MCA Course:

  • Educational Qualification: Applicants must hold a BCA or a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering, or an equivalent degree. Alternatively, candidates can also have a B.Sc., B.Com, or B.A. with additional courses as per the norms of the concerned university.
  • Subject Requirement: It is mandatory for candidates to have Mathematics as a compulsory subject at the 12th-grade or graduation level.
  • Minimum Marks: Candidates should obtain a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved category candidates) in the qualifying examination.

For MBA Course:

  • Educational Qualification: Candidates need to have successfully completed their 12th-grade or an equivalent examination in any stream.
  • Minimum Marks: A minimum of 50% marks is required (45% for SC/ST/OBC category candidates).
  • Candidates currently in their final year of graduation in 2024 are also eligible to apply for the MBA program.

SAAT Admission Process

The SAAT Admission Process is pretty simple and easy to follow. Candidates can refer to the step-by-step procedure to learn in detail about the SAAT Admission Process.

Step 1: Commence the process by registering for the examination through the official website or via the provided link on this page. 

Step 2: Validate your email address using the code provided and proceed to complete the application form. 

Step 3: Submit your SAAT 2024 application form, ensuring you download a copy and keep it for future reference. 

Step 4: The examination authorities will issue the admit card. Eligible candidates should promptly download this crucial document, which is essential for attending the examination.

 Step 5: Make your way to the examination venue and participate in the SAAT entrance exam. Step 6: Following the exam's conclusion, the SAAT 2024 results will be announced. You can verify your results on the University's official website. 

Step 7: Successful candidates will have the opportunity to partake in the SAAT 2024 counseling and seat allotment process.

SAAT Reservation Policy 

Category 

Reservation 

Schedule Caste (SC) 

15% 

Scheduled Tribe (ST) 

7.5% 

OBC 

only eligible for mark relaxation 

Person with Disability (PwD) 

3% 

Women candidate 

30% of seats under each category 

SAAT 2024  Application Form

The SAAT application form is now available on the official website of Siksha ‘O' Anusandhan Deemed to be University. Applicants must check the eligibility criteria before filling the application form of SAAT 2024.To apply for SAAT, candidates need to complete several steps, including registration, filling out the application form, and uploading required documents. The following steps can guide candidates on how to fill out the SAAT 2024 application form:

  • Access the SAAT 2024 website (Link provided above).
  • Carefully fill out all the necessary details and submit the application form.
  • A confirmation message will be sent to your email and mobile number after submitting the application form for SAAT 2024.
  • Verify that the online application form has been fully and accurately completed.
  • It is recommended that candidates keep a digital copy of their photograph to upload during the application form filling process.
  • Take the printout of the application form for future reference.

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SAAT 2024 Admit Card

The SAAT Admit Card will be made available online starting from April 2024, and will contain important details such as the candidate's name, program, subject, address, assigned test center, and more. To download the admit card, candidates will need to log in to their dashboard on the appropriate date. It is essential that candidates carefully review the details on their admit card, and in case of any discrepancies, promptly notify the relevant authorities. Failure to present the admit card may result in candidates being denied entry to the examination hall.

Details mentioned on the SAAT 2024 Admit Card 

  • Name of the candidate 
  • Photograph 
  • Signature
  • Exam Date and Time 
  • Exam Centre details 

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SAAT 2024 Exam Pattern

Check out the SAAT 2024 exam pattern below:

Particulars

Details

Exam Mode

Online

Type of Questions

MCQ

No. of Questions

120

Duration

3 Hrs.

Medium

English

Marking Scheme

+4 for correct answers

-1 for incorrect answers

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SAAT 2024 Syllabus 

To prepare for the SAAT 2024 exam thoroughly, it is crucial for candidates to have a comprehensive understanding of the syllabus. This will enable them to cover each topic with care and avoid overlooking any crucial areas. It's important to note that the SAAT Syllabus 2024 will differ based on the course selected by the candidate. For undergraduate programs, the syllabus will cover topics from the 12th-grade syllabus, while for postgraduate programs, the syllabus will include topics from the graduation degree. To help candidates prepare, detailed syllabi for B.Tech/B.Sc Nursing/B.Sc Agriculture/B. Pharm programs in various subjects are provided below:

Subjects

Topics

Physics

Physics and measurement, Kinematics, Law of motion, Work, Energy, and power,  Rotational motion, Gravitation, Thermodynamics, Properties of solid, liquid, and gases,  Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Electronic Devices, Communication Systems, etc.

Chemistry

Matter and its nature, Dalton's atomic theory; Concept of atom, molecule, element, and compound, Physical quantities and their measurements in Chemistry, Solutions, Equilibrium,  Surface Chemistry,  Hydrogen, Block elements, Co-ordination compounds, etc.

Mathematics

Complex numbers as ordered pairs of reals, Representation of complex numbers and their representation in a plane, Argand diagram, Algebra of complex numbers, Modulus and Argument, Differential equations, Coordinate Geometry, Vector Algebra, Trigonometry etc.

Biology

Open circulation, The closed circulatory system in man, Structure of Heart, Cardiac cycle, Arteries & veinscapillaries, portal system, coronary circulation, blood pressure, plant cell, Environmental biology, botany and human welfare, animal world, Locomotion, Types of respiration, Types of circulation, etc.

SAAT 2024 Preparation Tips

Candidates can improve their exam preparation by following these effective preparation tips:

  • A suitable timetable for studying for the exams must be prepared and followed.
  • For the authoritatively prescribed syllabus and exam pattern, information must be gathered.
  • To gain a better understanding of the question pattern, you must solve last year's Question Paper.
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SAAT 2024 Exam Centers 

Along with the official notification, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan mentions the list of SAAT exam centers. Applicants who plan to take the exam should look into the SAAT 2024 exam centers. Candidates must indicate their exam center preferences when completing the SAAT application form 2024. For more details, candidates can refer to the table given below.  

State   

Cities  

ODISHA  

Angul  

Balasore   

Bargarh   

Berhampur   

Bhadrak   

Bhubaneswar  

Bolangir  

Cuttack   

Dhenkanal   

Jagatsinghpur   

Jajpur   

Jharsuguda   

Kalahandi   

Kendrapara   

Keonjhar   

Koraput    

Baripada   

Nabrangpur   

Nayagarh   

Puri   

Rayagada   

Rourkela   

Sambalpur   

Sundargarh  

ANDHRA PRADESH  

Visakhapatnam    

ASSAM   

Guwahati  

BIHAR   

Begusarai   

Bhagalpur  

Katihar   

Muzaffarpur  

Patna  

CHATTISGARH   

Bilaspur  

Raipur  

DELHI  

Delhi  

GUJARAT   

Surat  

JHARKHAND  

Bokaro   

Daltonganj   

Dhanbad  

Giridh  

Jamshedpur   

Ranchi  

Saraikela Kharsawan   

West Singhbhum   

KERALA  

Thiruvananthapuram  

KARNATAKA   

Bengaluru  

MADHYA PRADESH  

Indore  

MAHARASHTRA   

Mumbai  

Pune  

UTTAR PRADESH  

Kanpur  

Lucknow  

Meerut  

Noida  

Prayagraj  

Varanasi  

WEST BENGAL   

Bankura   

Durgapur  

Kharagpur   

Kolkata   

Siliguri   

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SAAT 2024 Result 

The result of SAAT 2024 will be announced on the official website of Siksha ‘O' Anusandhan  Deemed to be University. The exam authority will release the SAAT result separately for all the phases. Email ID/mobile number and date of birth are required to check the SAAT result. Applicants who are shortlisted based on the SAAT 2024 results will be invited to the counselling process. Students can go through the steps below to check the result. 

  • To access the results, candidates must go to the SAAT official website and log in. 
  • Candidates must log in with their email address/mobile number and date of birth. 
  • After entering all of the information, click the "Submit" button. 
  • The outcome, which includes students' grades and ranks, will be displayed on the screen.

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SAAT 2024 Counselling

This is the final step in the admissions process after passing the SAAT 2024 entrance exam. When the authority invites the candidates, they will be able to participate in the SAAT counselling process. Candidates will be called for counselling based on a merit list that has been prepared and their grade point average. 

Candidates will receive their counselling letters and rank cards via email. Candidates will be assigned seats based on their selection and merit list. Candidates must bring the following original documents to the counselling session for verification:

  • Admit Card of SAAT 2024
  • Rank card of SAAT 2024
  • Proof of Identity (Aadhar)
  • Original Date of Birth Certificate/ 10th certificate
  • Original School/ College Leaving Certificate
  • +2 Certificate
  • +2 Mark sheet and 10th Mark sheet
  • Original Degree of Qualifying examination
  • Two sets of attended photocopies of all original documents.
  • Four recent passport size colored photographs
  • Caste Certificate in the prescribed format, together with the original caste certificate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SOA SAAT exam 2024?

Interested candidates should apply online at admission.soa.ac.in. The SAAT 2024 phase 1 exam was held online from April 20 to April 28. The SAAT 2024 exam is administered in stages by the exam authority. The deadline for submitting the SAAT application form 2024 for phase 1 was April 16, 2024.

Is SAAT government or private?

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University is a research-focused private deemed university in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Is SAAT exam difficult?

If proper preparation is undertaken, passing the SAAT exam is not a difficult task.

What is the age limit for SAAT?

Candidates must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2023, according to the SAAT B.Sc 2024 eligibility criteria.

What is the full marks of SAAT exam?

According to the SAAT marking scheme, each question is worth one mark, so the exam will be worth 120 points.

What is the level of the SAAT exam?

The SAAT is a university entrance exam. Applicants seeking admission to UG/PG courses should complete the SAAT application form 2024, which was available at admission.soa.ac.in/.

What is the eligibility criteria to apply for SAAT 2024?

Candidates must have completed Class 12 or equivalent, with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry/Bio-Technology/Computer Science/Biology/Electronics as optional subjects, and English as one of the languages of study.

What is SAAT Exam?

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University Admission Test (SAAT) is a national level exam administered by Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) University for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs.

Is SAAT a scholarship exam?

It is a national-level entrance exam for admission to various undergraduate and graduate programs at the university. Candidates who qualify for the SAAT Scholarship will have to pay less in academic fees than other candidates.

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