Siksha `O` Anusandhan is an educational institution in India. It was established in 2007 and is named after Birendra Kumar Siksha O Anusandhan, a pioneer in the field of open education. The SOA University, India, offers online courses, online degrees, and online education of the open university. It also provides online distance learning programs.
Siksha O Anusandhan (SOA) is a leading technical and professional university in Odisha, India. Siksha O Anusandhan provides higher education in the fields of Engineering, Technology, Management, Pharmacy, and Computer Applications. Today, the University has grown into a full-fledged technical and professional university. Its excellent academic record and research output have carved a niche for itself in the state and across the country.
The school began with a handful of students in a rented building, gradually expanding to its present campus. Siksha O Anusandhan is a residential school with an attached pre-school and grade school run by an experienced team of teachers and educationalists. The school follows the CBSE curriculum but also offers special programs for gifted children.
Name of Institute | Siksha `O` Anusandhan |
Popular Name | Siksha `O` Anusandhan |
Establishment year | 2007 |
Also known as | SOA |
Status | Deemed to be university |
Location | Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
Approved by | UGC, AICTE |
Accredited by | NAAC, ABET (USA), NBA, ICAR, NABH, NABL |
Entrance exams accepted | SAAT/ NEET PG/ NEET-UG/ CAT/CMAT/ MAT /XAT/ GPAT /GATE /JEE Mains/ CLAT |
No. of departments | 10 |
Popular Courses | BTech/ BSc(Hons) |
Number of courses | 50+ |
Hostel facility | Yes |
Highest CTC (2021) | Rs 30 LPA |
Average CTC (2021) | Rs 6.3 LPA |
Scholarship | Yes |
Modes of application | Online |
Official website | www.soa.ac.in |
SOA University Course | Duration |
Bachelor of Technology(B.Tech) | 4 Years |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 2 Years |
Bachelor of Technology(B.Tech Lateral) | 3 Years |
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) | 4 Years |
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma Lateral) | 3 Years |
Bachelor of Computer Application (B.C.A) | 3 Years |
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) | 3 Years |
Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) | 4 Years |
Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT Lateral) | 3 Years |
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma) | 4 Years |
Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Laws (B.A.L.L.B. Hons) | 5 Years |
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) + Bachelor of Law (L.L.B Hons) | 5 Years |
Master of Technology (M.Tech) | 2 Years |
Master of Science (M.Sc) | 2 Years |
Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) | 2 Years |
Master of Computer Application (M.C.A Lateral) | 2 Years |
Master of Tourism and Travel Management (M.T.T.M.) | 2 Years |
Mater of Laws (L.L.M) | 3 Years |
Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A) | 3 Years |
Master of Hospitality and Tourism Management (MHTM) | 2 Years |
B.Tech in Computer Science and Information Technology | 4 Years |
B.Tech in Electrical Instrumentation & Control Engineering | 4 Years |
B.Tech in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | 4 Years |
B.Tech in Electrical Engineering | 4 Years |
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering | 4 Years |
Master of Hotel Management and Catering Technology | 2 Years |
B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 Years |
B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 4 Years |
M.Sc. in Hospitality and Tourism Management | 2 Years |
B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering | 4 Years |
Master of Business Administration | 2 Years |
Bachelor of Architecture Engineering | 3 Years |
Master of Technology in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering-VLSI & Embedded System | 3 Years |
Bachelor of Dental Surgery | 3 Years |
Master of Technology in Bio-Technology | 3 Years |
Master of Technology in Civil Engineering | 3 Years |
Master of Technology in Computer Science Engineering | 3 Years |
Master of Technology in Electrical Engineering | 3 Years |
Master of Technology in Electronics & Electrical Engineering | 3 Years |
Master of Technology in Electronics & Communication Engineering | 3 Years |
Master of Technology in Information Technology | 3 Years |
Master of Technology in Mechanical Engineering | 3 Years |
Master of Dental Surgery in Oral Pathology & Microbiology | 3 Years |
Master of Dental Surgery in Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics | 3 Years |
Master of Dental Surgery in Prosthodontics & Crown Bridge | 3 Years |
Master of Dental Surgery in Periodontology | 3 Years |
Master of Technology in Material Science & Technology | 3 Years |
Master of Technology in Environmental Science & Technology | 3 Years |
Master of Technology in Renewable Energy | 3 Years |
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) | 5.6 Years |
Dual Degree – B.Tech + M.Tech | 5 Years |
Dual B.Tech + MBA | 5 Years |
B.Sc in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing) | 4 Years |
M.Sc in Nursing (M.Sc Nursing) | 2 Years |
Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) | 3 Years |
Course Name | SOA University Eligibility Criteria |
BTech
– Civil Engineering – Computer Science & Engineering – Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics with a minimum of 50% aggregate
Qualifying exam: JEE Mains/ SAAT |
BSc (Nursing) | Class 12 with a minimum 45% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry & Biology
Qualifying exam: SAAT |
MBA
– Hospital Administration
– Hospitality Management |
Bachelors of Science, Commerce and Arts / BTech / BE / BPharm / MBBS / BSc Agri. / BHMS / BVSC / BAMS / BPT / BDS / BHMCT / BCA / BBA exam or equivalent from recognised University with 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC category)
Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Commerce, and Arts/ BBA/ BHMCT or equivalent from recognized University with 50% (45% SC/ST/OBC) Qualifying exam: CAT /MAT /XAT /SAAT |
MTech | BTech in relevant field with 50% aggregate
Qualifying exam: SAAT, GATE |
MBBS | Class 12 with 50% aggregate in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Qualifying exam: NEET |
MPharm
– Industrial Pharmacy – Pharmaceutics – Pharmaceutical Analysis |
BPharm degree from an Indian University established by law in India, approved by the Pharmacy Council of India, with 55% aggregate
Qualifying exam: GPAT, SAAT |
SOA University (Bhubaneshwar), Orissa
Address: Khandagiri Square, Bhubaneswar-751030, Orissa, India
Phone: +91-674- 2350635, 2350791, 2350794, 2350802
Email: info@soauniversity.ac.in,
Fax: +91 – 674 – 2350642
Course Name | SOA University Fee (in Rs) |
BTech
– Civil Engineering – Computer Science & Engineering – Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
2.35 lakh |
BSc (Nursing) | 1.25 lakh |
MBA
– Hospital Administration
– Hospitality Management |
1.2 lakh
85,000 |
MTech | 1.5 lakh |
MBBS | – |
MPharm
– Industrial Pharmacy – Pharmaceutics – Pharmaceutical Analysis |
1.5 lakh |
Shiksha o Anusandhan Vishwavidyalaya is one such university that is ranked 32nd in NIRF and was the best engineering college in Odisha, as published by the Government of Odisha. It provides vast opportunities to all for placements and for preparation for GATE and other exams.
Established in 1996, the Institute of Technical Education and Research, popularly known as ITER Bhubaneswar, is a private institution affiliated with the University of Education and Research. Bhubaneswar is located in Odisha. UGC and AICTE recognize it.
As per the NIRF Rankings 2019, SOA University is in 24th position, while KIIT University is 31st. If you are looking for exposure and other curricular activities along with studies, then KIIT should be preferred. However, I have completed one year in ITER, and the faculty is very good and supportive.
Shiksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA), also known as Shiksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University (SOA University), is a private deemed university located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
To create a sense of belonging, to help improve the self-esteem of the students, and to develop unity among all, our students wear a beautiful, cool uniform within working hours on the institute campus.
Campus placement is very good. Every year, they will provide more than 90% campus placement. The minimum package is 3 LPA, and the maximum is 10 LPA. If you do not want to come to the campus, you can go for an MBA or Mtech.