About Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology
OUAT is Odisha’s state agricultural university in Bhubaneswar, set up in 1962, with colleges for agriculture, forestry, veterinary science, agricultural engineering and fisheries.
Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) was established in 1962 under the Orissa Act 20 of 1961 and has its headquarters in Bhubaneswar. It runs constituent colleges of agriculture at Bhubaneswar, Chiplima and Bhawanipatna, a horticulture college at Chiplima, and colleges of forestry, veterinary science, agricultural engineering and community science in Bhubaneswar, plus a fisheries college at Rangeilunda near Berhampur. Its UG intake for 2026-27 is 725 seats across B.Sc Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Community Science, B.V.Sc, B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering and B.F.Sc. Postgraduate M.Sc, M.Tech, M.V.Sc and PhD courses run in several colleges.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science Accepts: OUAT CEE |
Full-time | 4 yrs | 142 | — | — |
| Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Accepts: OUAT CEE |
Full-time | 4 yrs | 371 | — | — |
| Bachelor of Technology Accepts: OUAT CEE |
Full-time | 4 yrs | 64 | — | — |
| Master of Science | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Technology | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test
Undergraduate seats are filled through the OUAT Common Entrance Examination, a computer-based test in Physics, Chemistry and either Mathematics or Biology, which carries 50% of the weighted score. Candidates must meet the Odisha eligibility rules in the prospectus, such as Class 12 with Odia as MIL from an Odisha institution or a parent who is a permanent Odisha resident. Counselling for 2026-27 is scheduled for 10 to 20 August 2026, with 20% of B.Sc Agriculture seats under the ICAR quota.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture: Studying in: Class 12; At least 50% marks in Class 12; at least three of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology (Agriculture may count); minimum age 16 as on 31 August of admission year
- Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
- Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
- Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Other colleges in Bhubaneswar
College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, OUAT, Bhubaneswar
College of Forestry, OUAT, Bhubaneswar
College of Agriculture, OUAT, Bhubaneswar
Odisha University of Technology and Research
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get admission to OUAT UG courses?
Through the OUAT Common Entrance Examination, a CBT in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology, followed by counselling.
How many UG seats does OUAT have?
The 2026-27 prospectus lists 725 seats across its UG programmes.
What is the semester fee at OUAT?
For 2026-27, non-B.V.Sc students pay 9,390 rupees per semester as registration, tuition, medical and exam fees, plus one-time admission charges listed in the prospectus.
Sources
Information verified on 27 Oct 2026
- OUAT UG Prospectus 2026-27 · Prospectus PDF, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- OUAT - Home · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Administration/Governance - OUAT · Official site, accessed 27 Oct 2026
- UGC List of State (Public) Universities as on 17.01.2024 · Government portal, accessed 27 Oct 2026
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