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OUAT Eligibility Criteria 2022 - Know Academic Qualification, Age Limit & Qualifying Marks!
Last Updated on May 20, 2025
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The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology(OUAT) declares the OUAT Exam eligibility for the candidates who want to apply for the exam. Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology holds an annual university-level entrance exam. Candidates who pass this OUAT exam are admitted to various undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programmes. Admission to UG programmes is available in Horticulture, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Fishery Science, Agricultural Engineering and Technology, and other fields.
- The OUAT eligibility criteria 2022 differ for the various courses offered by OUAT, so candidates must be careful when reviewing the eligibility criteria for their preferred courses.
- Candidates applying for UG admission must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2022.
- To be eligible for the B.Tech Agriculture Engineering, applicants must score at least 50% (40% for the reserved category). Check OUAT Syllabus and Exam Pattern here.
- Failure to meet the OUAT eligibility requirement and provide incorrect information results in the cancellation of the OUAT application form.
Continue reading the article to learn more about the eligibility criteria for OUAT Exam 2022.
OUAT Eligibility Criteria 2022
The conducting authorities have specified certain OUAT Exam Eligibility criteria that all candidates must meet. Candidates must meet certain educational requirements, be under a certain age limit, and be Indian citizens to apply for the courses. A piece of detailed information about the OUAT Eligibility Criteria 2022 can be found below:
Age
Candidates applying for UG admission must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2022.
Educational Qualification
The following are the complete eligibility criteria for OUAT admission to various UG and PG programmes:
UG Courses
The OUAT Qualification for UG programmes is listed below:
| Course Name | Qualification | Qualifying Subjects | Qualifying Marks |
| B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture/Forestry/Horticulture | The candidate must have a 10+2 with Science from a recognized Board or University. | Candidates must have completed their 10+2 level with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology subjects. | Candidates applying in the 10+2 level must have a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (for ST/SC/PwD candidates - 40%) with extra optional. |
| B.Tech Agriculture Engineering | The candidate must have a 10+2 with Science from a recognized Board or University. | Candidates must have completed their 10+2 level with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects. | Candidates applying in the 10+2 level must have a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (for ST/SC/PwD candidates - 40%) with extra optional. |
| B.F.Sc/B.V.Sc & A.H | Candidates must have passed their 10+2 level with Science from a recognized Board or University. | Candidates must have completed their 10+2 level with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects. | Candidates applying in the 10+2 level must have a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (for ST/SC/PwD candidates - 40%) with extra optional. |
PG Courses
The official authorities determine the eligibility conditions for OUAT PG, which are listed below under different sections.
| Course Name | Qualification | Qualifying Subjects | Qualifying Marks |
| M.Sc. (Mathematics) | Applicants must have a B.Sc. degree in Science from a recognized Board or University. | Candidates must have completed a B.Sc degree in Science with Honors in Mathematics/ Sc (Hons)/Major/Core in Mathematics and computing subjects. | Applicants must have a minimum aggregate of 50% in Hons/Major/Core subjects (45% for ST/SC/PwD candidates). |
| M.Sc. (Microbiology) | The candidate must have a B.Sc degree in Science/B. Sc (Horticulture)/B. Sc (Ag.)/B.V. Sc. ; and A.H/B.F.Sc. B.H.M.S. /B. Tech (Dairy Science/Biotechnology) from a recognized Board or University. | Candidates must have completed a B.Sc degree in Science with Honors/Core in Botany/Zoology/Microbiology/Biotechnology. | Applicants must have received a minimum of 55% in aggregate (45% in Honors subject for ST/SC/PwD candidates). |
Number of Attempts
There is no limit on the number of attempts to apply for the OUAT Entrance Exam 2022. A candidate may apply for the OUAT Exam as many times as they wish.
Check OUAT Cut Off details here.
OUAT Eligibility Criteria on Nationality
Candidates who are Indian citizens are eligible to apply for this exam. They must provide proof of this. Candidates who fake their nationality or fail to provide their nationality will face severe consequences. Documents related to nationality, such as Aadhar Card, Passport, UID, PAN Card, and so on, will be authenticated.
OUAT Eligibility Criteria for Foreign/NRI Students
Indian National candidates domiciled in the state of Orissa are eligible to apply for the OUAT 2022. For foreign/NRI students, there is no OUAT requirement.
Check OUAT Result updates here.
OUAT 2022 Reservation
Candidates who fall into one of the following categories will be eligible for reserved seats at OUAT.
UG Courses
For UG courses, OUAT has the following reservation policy:
| Category | Reservation(%) |
| ICAR/VCI | 15% |
| SC | 8% |
| ST | 12% |
| GCH | 5% |
| Physically Handicapped | 3% |
PG and Ph.D. Courses
The following is the reservation policy for PG and Ph.D. courses:
| Category | Reservation(%) |
| SC | 16.25% |
| ST | 22.5% |
Check OUAT Best Books for Preparation here.
Documents Required for OUAT 2022
All shortlisted candidates who attend the counselling rounds must provide a list of documents. This is done to verify students before they enroll in the university. The list is provided below.
- OUAT admit card
- OUAT rank card
- PwD certificate
- Identity proof
- Photocopies of Intimidation Letter
- Caste certificate
- Minority certificates
- 10 Grade results sheet
- 12 Grade results sheet
- Residential certificate
- Domicile of Odisha proof
Hope the eligibility criteria for the OUAT exam 2022 mentioned above was informative. Candidates can download the app and can begin their exam preparations with the interactive live test series, which is available on the Testbook App.
Last updated on Jun 10, 2025
-> OUET Admit card was declared on May 20th, 2025 on its official websites, Candidates must carry a printed copy to the exam centre along with valid ID proof.
-> OUET Exam for UG course will be conducted on June 2nd and 3rd, 2025 and PG course will be conducted on June 18th, 2025.
->OUET Admit card for PG course will be available for download starting from Second week of June 2025.
-> Check OUET previous year question papers to understand the exam pattern and improve your preparation.
OUAT Eligibility Criteria 2022 FAQs
What courses are available at the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology in Bhubaneswar?
The university offers a total of ten courses, including a B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry, B. Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture, B.V.Sc & A.H., B.Tech. (Agril. Engg.), B.F.Sc., B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science, Agro-Polytechnic, M.Sc. (Ag.), M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agricultural Statistics, M.Sc. (Ag.) in Biotechnology, M.V. Sc., M.Tech. (Agril. Engg), M.F.Sc. Aquaculture, M.Sc. Community Science and M.Sc. Forestry.
What is the OUAT requirement for the UG entrance exam?
Applicants must have completed their class 12th studies from any recognized Board with a minimum aggregate of 50% combining all the subjects.
What are the age eligibility criteria for OUAT 2022?
Candidates applying for UG admission must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2022.
What is the OUAT Eligibility Criteria 2022 exam in India?
Indian National candidates residing in the state of Orissa are eligible to apply for the OUAT exam.
Can candidates change their OUAT 2022 counselling date?
Candidates cannot change their counselling schedule. Candidates must report to the college in person for counselling and admission during the specified reporting times. The board will choose candidates based on their rank.