Odisha BSc Agriculture Admission 2024: Counselling Process (Concluded), Result, Seat Allotment, Application Form-B, Admit Card, Dates, Eligibility

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Updated On: August 23, 2024 03:35 PM | OUAT Entrance Exam

Odisha BSc Agriculture Admission 2024 will be determined by the score got in the OUAT 2024 entrance examination. Following the OUAT Counselling, admission of candidates sponsored by the State Government is being held today, August 23, 2024.


 

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

Odisha BSc Agriculture Admission 2024 : Admission of candidates sponsored by the State Government is being held today on August 23, 2024. Earlier, following the result declaration, the OUAT Conselling was held from August 12, 2024 as per the official update. The OUAT 2024 Counselling Process was held until August 22, 2024 on working days only. On August 20, 2024, counselling was held for Schedule Caste and Green Card holders. On August 21, 2024, armed forces personnel, candidates with disabilities, OUAT employees (cost sharing), and green card holders received counselling. Also, on August 17, 2024, the OUAT 2024 UG vacant seats were released. The vacant OUAT 2024 seats for Sc and Armed Forces Personnel were released on August 20, 2024 and August 21, 2024, respectively. Candidates can view the vacant list by clicking on the direct link provided below.

Direct Link: OUAT 2024 SC Vacant Seats (Activated)

Direct Link: OUAT 2024 Armed Forces Personnels Vacant Seats (Activated)

Direct Link: OUAT 2024 UG Vacant Seats (Activated)

The counselling of OUAT 2024 was conducted offline. The candidates belonging to the general category with ranks 001-250 had to report to the venue between 9:00 am - 9:30 am and with ranks 251-500 had to report between 2:00 - 2:30 pm. The venue for the OUAT 2024 Counselling was Dr M.S. Swaminathan Conference Hall, 2nd floor, OUAT, Adminitrative Building, Bhubneshwar-3. Candidates must have appeared for the OUAT 2024 Counselling Process inorder to be eligible for the admission.

Prior to this, the OUAT 2024 Result Declaration was released on July 20, 2024 and the OUAT 2024 percentile score was released on July 12, 2024. Also, the OUAT 2024 Application Form- B is closed now.

    The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) is handling Odisha BSc Agriculture admissions in 2024. Admission to Odisha's BSc Agriculture programme will be determined by the results of the OUAT UG entrance exam. The OUAT UG Exam 2024 has commenced on June 04, 2024. In Odisha, colleges affiliated with the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology offer a four-year BSc Agriculture course. In addition to assisting with BSc Agriculture admission in Odisha, the OUAT 2024 score is used for admission into the following undergraduate Agriculture programmes.

    This article will go over the Odisha BSc Agriculture admissions process for 2024 in detail, including important dates, the OUAT UG entrance examination, eligibility criteria, registration, counselling, and seat allotment procedures. We will also provide you with a list of highly reputed BSc agriculture institutions and universities in Odisha and across India.

    Continue reading to know more!

    Highlights of Odisha BSc Agriculture Admission 2024

    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 2024

    All the latest dates regarding the Odisha BSc Agriculture admission 2024 have been given in the table below -

    Event

    Important Dates

    OUAT BSc Agriculture registration date
    • Form A: March 1, 2024 - April 15, 2024 (11.59 P.M)
      (Payment of Application fee till April 16, 2024)
      Form – A is editable till last date of submission
    • Form B: May 20, 2024 - June 15, 2024 (11.59 P.M)

    OUAT UG BSc Agriculture entrance exam 2024

    June 4 & 6, 2024

    OUAT BSc Agriculture Response Sheet Release Date

    June 18 and 21, 2024

    Percentile Score declaration date

    July 12, 2024

    Application form B release date

    May 20, 2024

    Last date to submit application form B

    June 15, 2024 (11.59 P.M)

    Rank Declaration

    July 20, 2024

    Counselling process

    August 12 - 22, 2024 (On working days only)

    Admission of candidates sponsored by the State Government

    August 23, 2024
    Orientation Programme September 2, 2024

    Regular classes begin

    September 3, 2024

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

    Odisha BSc Agriculture Eligibility Criteria 2024

    The detailed and latest eligibility criteria to apply for Odisha BSc Agriculture admission 2024 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 2024

    For the latest step by step application process for Odisha BSc Agriculture admission 2024 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 2024”

    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 2024

    The application fee for Odisha BSc Agriculture admission 2024 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 2024

    Odisha BSc Agriculture admission 2024 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 a duration of 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 2024:

    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

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    Odisha BSc Agriculture Admission 2024 Counselling Process

    Odisha BSc agriculture admission counselling process is a very simple online and interactive process. The Odisha BSc Agriculture admission 2024 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 2024 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 2024

    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 2024

    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 2024

    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 2024. 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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    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.

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    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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