Odisha BSc Agriculture Admission 2025: Application Form, Admit Card, Dates, Eligibility, Latest Updates

Abhik Das

Updated On: November 12, 2024 10:39 AM | OUAT Entrance Exam

Odisha BSc Agriculture Admission 2025 is determined by the score in the OUAT 2025 entrance examination. 

 

Odisha BSc Agriculture Admission 2024 - Dates, Entrance Exam, Registration, Eligibility, Counselling Process, Seat Allotment

Odisha BSc Agriculture Admission 2025 : Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) will manage the admissions for the BSc Agriculture program in Odisha in 2025. Admission will be based on the results of the OUAT UG entrance exam. The OUAT 2025 Exam for UG courses is likely to be conducted in the 3rd week of June 2025

The OUAT 2025 application form will be released through online mode. Registration forms will be released for UG courses in the first week of April 2025. The OUAT 2025 PG Application form is expected to be released in the 1st week of May 2025. The Last date to submit the application form is expected to be in 2nd week of May 2025 for UG courses.

The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) conducts the OUAT 2025 entrance exam annually for admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. The university offers courses in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture, Home Science, Fishery Science, and Forestry, all adhering to a semester system. Candidates can also participate in research and extension programs at the Regional Research & Technology Transfer Station (RRTTS) or Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)/Substations across the state.

The OUAT exam is held for admission to these undergraduate courses:

  • B.Sc (Hons) Forestry
  • B.Sc (Hons) Horticulture
  • B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture
  • B.Sc (Hons) Community Science
  • B.Tech Agricultural Engineering
  • B.V.Sc and AH
  • B.F.Sc

Taking the OUAT 2025 exam has several benefits. It allows you to gain admission to respected colleges for further studies. If you pass the exam, you can find jobs with organizations like the Food Corporation of India (FCI), IFFCO, and the National Seeds Corporation (NSC). Graduates can also work in the private sector after finishing their degrees.

Continue reading to know more!

Highlights of Odisha BSc Agriculture Admission 2025

Some important facts about the Odisha B.Sc Agriculture admission process have been discussed in the following table -

Name of the admission process

Odisha BSc Agriculture admission process

Officiating body

Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT)

Admission mode

Entrance test-based admission

Minimum academic requirements

Class 12th with Physics, Mathematics/ Biology and Chemistry with at least 50% aggregate score OR Agro-Polytechnic candidates from an AICTE-recognized institution

Mode of application

Online

Mode of exam

Offline

Seat allotment process

Online

Odisha BSc Agriculture Admission Dates 2025

All the latest dates regarding the Odisha BSc Agriculture admission 2025 have been given in the table below -

Odisha BSc Agriculture Admission Events

Tentative Dates 2025

OUAT BSc Agriculture registration date

March to April 2025

Final Date to Pay the OUAT 2025 Application Fee

April 2025

OUAT UG BSc Agriculture 2025 Admit Card Release

May 2025

OUAT UG BSc Agriculture 2025 Mock Test

May 2025

OUAT UG BSc Agriculture Exam 2025

May 2025

OUAT BSc Agriculture Response Sheet Release Date

June 2025

OUAT 2025 Answer Key Challenge

June 2025

Application form B release date

May - June 2025

OUAT UG BSc Agriculture Result Declaration in Percentile

July 2025

OUAT Intimation cum Rank Card

To be Released

OUAT Exam 2025 Counselling Process

August 2025

Admission of State Govt. Sponsored Candidates

August 2025

Orientation

September 2025

Regular classes begin

September 2025

Also Read: BSc Agriculture vs BSc Horticulture - Which is the Best Option after Class 12th?

Odisha BSc Agriculture Eligibility Criteria 2025

The detailed and latest eligibility criteria to apply for Odisha BSc Agriculture admission 2025 through the OUAT UG entrance examination can be found in this section:

  • Applicants who are at least Class XIIth qualified from a recognized Board with the Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics subject group can apply

  • Applicants who have secured at least 50% aggregate marks in their respective qualifying examinations can apply

  • For SC/ST/PwD/PMSSS (for B.Sc (Hons) Ag at CA, BBSR) / Kashmiri Migrant /Kashmiri Pundit (Non-Migrant) /Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrant) applicants, the minimum qualifying exam marks is 40%

  • Applicants who have a diploma in agriculture from an AICTE-recognized institute can also apply

Odisha BSc Agriculture Admission Application Form 2025

For the latest step by step application process for Odisha BSc Agriculture admission 2025 through OUAT, the candidates must go through this section very carefully -

Step 1

Click on the direct link available in this article to access the application form “A”

Step 2

Click on the “Student Login for UG Admission 2025”

Step 3

Enter your email address, mobile number, OTP (sent in your mobile number), captcha code etc

Step 4

Click on the “Apply” link to land on the “Application Form A”

Step 5

Fill the online application form with all the necessary details including personal details, Aadhar number etc and upload your recent coloured photograph and signature in the specified formats

Step 6

Note down the application number that will be generated on your email address or registered mobile number

Step 7

Deposit the application form fee (INR 1400/- +bank charges) via any of the available payment methods

Step 8

Go to your email inbox or registered number’s SMS inbox for the application submission confirmation message from the officials

Odisha BSc Agriculture Application Fee 2025

The application fee for Odisha BSc Agriculture admission 2025 is Rs. 1,050 and it is non-refundable. Candidates interested in applying for Odisha BSc Agriculture need to pay the application fee before the prescribed deadline or else their candidature be disqualified. Aspirants can choose to pay the Odisha BSc Agriculture Application Fee either through credit card, debit card, net banking or through Common Service Centre (Jana Seva Kendra).

About Odisha BSc Agriculture Entrance Exam 2025

Odisha BSc Agriculture admission 2025 is offered purely based on the candidate's performance in the OUAT entrance exam. Conducted by the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, OUAT is also known as the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology Entrance Exam. The entrance test is held once a year for 2 hours. Questions will be asked from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology and students with the best performance will be offered admission in the desired institute. Given below are the key highlights of the Odisha BSc Agriculture admission 2025:

Odisha BSc Agriculture Entrance Exam Name

OUAT Entrance Exam

Full Name of the Exam

Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology Entrance Exam

Conducting Body

Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology

Registration Mode

Online

Exam Mode

Offline

Exam Frequency

Once a Year

Seats Offered

665 (Approx.)

Medium of Instructions

English

Question Type

MCQs

Total Questions

200

Maximum Marks

200

Exam Duration

2 hours

Marking Scheme

+1 for every correct answer, no negative marking

Important Links

Odisha BSc Agriculture Admission 2025 Counselling Process

Odisha BSc agriculture admission counselling process is a very simple online and interactive process. The Odisha BSc Agriculture admission 2025 counselling process is divided into the following stages -

  • Registration for online counselling

  • Choice Filling

  • Seat Allocation

  • Locking of the allocated seat/ Option for up-gradation

  • Payment for the allocated seat

  • Document verification

  • Admission

We will discuss these stages for Odisha BSc Agriculture admission 2025 in detail in this section -

Registration for online counselling

  • Click on the link available on this article to the official website of the Odisha BSc agriculture admission counselling registration process

  • Login using your registered email address or mobile number

  • Click on the “ Register ” tab under the “ Activity ” section in the counselling dashboard

  • Enter your application number

  • Enter your bank details carefully

  • Pay the counselling registration fee of INR 500

  • After paying the registration fee, download the “ Counselling Registration Receipt ” from the dashboard

(Follow these steps to download the counselling registration receipt - Login > Dashboard -> Activity Section -> Click More Options -> Click Download Counselling Registration Receipt -> Enter Application Number -> Download )

Choice filling

  • Choose from the type of available seats (General/Cost Sharing/NRI/PIO)

  • Enter your college preferences in an order of decreasing preference

  • Click on the “Save” button to lock your choices

  • Download the saved “ College Choice ” list through the steps here - Login -> Dashboard -> Activity Section -> Click More Options -> Click Download Preference List -> Enter Application Number -> ‘ Download

Also Read: BSc Agriculture vs BTech Agriculture Engineering

Odisha BSc Agriculture Admission Seat Allotment Process 2025

The allocation of seats into various BSc agriculture colleges of Odisha through the OUAT seat allotment process is done based on the -

  • The rank of the candidates

  • Preference/choice of course by the candidate

  • Availability of the preferred seat

The candidates are notified about the seats allocated to them through their registered mobile number or email address. After they get the seat allotment notification, they must log in to the dashboard and check their allotment status and download the provisional allotment letter. The steps to download the provisional seat allotment letter have been discussed below -

login > go to Dashboard -> Activity Section -> Click More Options -> Click Download Provisional seat allocation Letter -> Enter Application Number -> Download

The candidates then have to pay the seat allocation fee via any of the available payment methods. Candidates willing to upgrade their seats can pay the seat allocation fee once they are allocated a seat of their desire but those who are satisfied with their allocation must pay the allocation fee immediately. The steps to check the allocation and payment of the seat allocation fee have been provided in the following table -

Check allotment

login-> Dashboard-> Activity Section -> Find the service you had applied -> Click on ‘Check Allocation

Pay seat allocation fee

Dashboard -> Activity Section -> Find the service you had applied -> Click on ‘Check Allocation’ -> Enter Application Number -> Click on ‘Take Action’ -> Navigate to Allocation Page -> Check the allocation details -> Click on Pay -> Navigated to SB collect page for OUAT-> Select UG admission *-> Enter Application No. -> The seat allocation details and amount of fees to be paid will come up -> Enter name, email id and Phone number (for receipt generation) -> Submit

Seat Upgradation - Candidates not satisfied with their allocated seats can opt for this process where they do not have to pay the allocation fee and wait until the declaration of the subsequent round of seat allotment results. If a higher seat is allocated in the subsequent round then the previous allotment is automatically cancelled. Candidates applying for the “ upgradation ” process must download the upgradation letter and wait for the declaration of the next round of seat allotment results.

Also Read: Detailed Odisha BSc Agriculture admission counselling process

Documents Required for Odisha BSc Agriculture Admission 2025

The candidates must have the following documents in original and two self-attested copies of them during the Odisha BSc agriculture admission counselling/seat allotment process -

  • Seat allotment letter.

  • Downloaded application Form-B.

  • Mark sheets and pass certificate of H.S.C/ S.S.C./Equivalent f

  • Mark sheets and pass certificate of +2 Science from CHSE/ CBSE/ ICSE/ equivalent.

  • C.L.C. and Conduct Certificate from the Head of the Institution last attended.

  • Migration Certificate from the University / Board last attended.

  • SC/ST/Green Card certificate from the competent authority for the respective reserved category

  • Other documents as mentioned in the brochure

For NRI/PIO candidates -

  • Sponsorship format

  • Passport of the sponsor.

  • Visa/Permanent residential certificate of the sponsor.

  • Residential proof of sponsor (electric bill, telephone bill, water bill etc.)

  • Certificate mentioning the exact blood relation of the candidate with the sponsor through a document obtained from Govt. Agency or an affidavit

Top BSc Agriculture Colleges in India for Direct Admission 2025

Presented in the table below is the list of top BSc Agriculture colleges in India where the aspiring candidates can apply for admission directly through our Common Application Form -

Name of College/ University

Average Course Fee (In INR)

Centurion University of Technology and Management

2,00,000 per annum

GIET University, Gunupur

1,60,000 per annum

Desh Bhagat University, Fatehgarh Sahib

54.1k per annum

JB Institute of Technology, Dehradun

69.8k per annum

Gulzar Group of Institutes, Ludhiana

69.6k per annum

Teerthankar Mahaveer University, Moradabad

61.2k per annum

IES University, Bhopal

60k per annum

KR Mangalam University, Gurgaon

60k per annum

IIMT University, Meerut

52k per annum

SR Group of Institutions, Jhansi

30k per annum

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These are all the relevant details about Odisha BSc Agriculture Admission 2025. To seek assistance from experts, feel free to either dial the student helpline number 1800-572-9877 (toll-free) or fill up the Common Application Form . For any queries, write to us in the Q&A zone.

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FAQs

Is OUAT good for BSc Agriculture?

OUAT is the 2nd oldest agriculture institute in India. It is the most renowned institute in Odisha. The curriculum followed is under the ICAR curriculum. It has a well-built infrastructure and good hostel facilities.
 

How to get admission in BSc Agriculture course in Odisha?

To get admission to this course, aspiring students must meet the minimum eligibility requirements - 50.0% in 12th. The total cost for this course is INR 48800. Besides tuition fees, students are expected to pay a one-time admission fee of INR 41300.

 

What are the courses offered at OUAT?

The University provides education in Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Science, Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Engineering, Fishery Science, Community Science, and Forestry. These programs are available at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and follow a semester system. The University also conducts research and outreach programs at the Regional Research and Technology Transfer Station (RRTTS) and at various sub-stations and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) throughout the state.

Why OUAT is considered to be one of the best universities in India?

The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) is a respected university in India, founded in 1962. It focuses on teaching, research, and extension education, offering programs in Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Science, Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Engineering, Fishery Science, Community Science, and Forestry. Research and extension activities are conducted at the Regional Research and Technology Transfer Station (RRTTS) and various Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) across the state.

What are the Top BSc Agriculture Colleges in India for Direct Admission in 2025?

Some of the best BSc Agriculture colleges in India where candidates can apply for admission using our Common Application Form are Centurion University of Technology and Management, GIET University in Gunupur, Desh Bhagat University in Fatehgarh Sahib, and JB Institute of Technology in Dehradun.

How to take admission in BSc Agriculture in Odisha?

To take admission in BSc Agriculture program in Odisha for 2025, students must note that admission will be based on the results of the OUAT UG entrance exam. The OUAT 2025 Exam for UG courses is likely to be conducted in the 3rd week of June 2025. 

Is Ncert enough for the OUAT?

The majority of the OUAT entrance questions are based on NCERT books. This is especially true for the Biology and Chemistry sections. Cover all NCERT Biology and Chemistry topics. Along with previous year's questions.

Is the OUAT examination difficult or easy?

In recent years, the OUAT has increased the difficulty level of its questions to maintain the quality of its admissions process. Overall, the OUAT entrance exam is difficult, but it is certainly attainable with adequate preparation.

What is the agriculture entrance exam after 12th grade in Odisha?

The OUAT (Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology) entrance exam assesses candidates' knowledge and aptitude for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in agriculture, horticulture, veterinary science, and related fields.

What is the duration of the B.Sc Agriculture admission entrance exam conducted in Odisha?

The duration of the B.Sc agriculture admission entrance exam or OUAT UG (agriculture) entrance exam is 2 hours

How many seats are reserved for the Agro-Polytechnic candidates in the B.Sc agriculture course in Odisha?

The distribution of seats in the Odisha (OUAT) participating colleges offering the B.Sc agriculture programme has been given below - 

Institute Name

Number of Seats

College of Agriculture, Chiplima

06

College of Agriculture, Bhawanipatna

What is the minimum age limit to apply for B.Sc Agriculture admission in Odisha through OUAT?

The minimum age limit to apply for B.Sc agriculture admission in Odisha through OUAT is 17 years

How many constituent colleges of OUAT offer B.Sc agriculture?

Out of the 9 OUAT constituent colleges in Odisha, College of Agriculture Bhubaneswar, College of Agriculture Chiplima and College of Agriculture Bhawanipatna offer the B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) programme

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