Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) has started accepting applications for its undergraduate courses for the 2026 academic year. Students who have passed their 12th grade with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths (PCM) and scored at least 50% marks can apply. The last date to apply online is May 11, 2026.
Key Dates for OUAT 2026
The application process is now open. Students have until May 11, 2026 , to submit their applications and make any necessary corrections. The final date to pay the application fee is May 12, 2026 . The entrance exam is scheduled to be held in the first week of June 2026 . It will be an online computer-based test conducted across various centers in Odisha.
Who Can Apply?
Candidates must have completed their 12th-grade examination (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB). A minimum of 50% marks in aggregate is required for the general category. For SC/ST/PwD candidates, the minimum mark is 40%. Students who have passed the Agro-Polytechnic course from OUAT also have specific eligibility criteria.
How to Apply
Interested students can apply online through the official OUAT website. The steps are:
- Visit the official website: ouat-lokaseba-odisha.in .
- Register by providing your mobile number and email ID. You will receive an OTP on both.
- Enter the OTPs received to verify your details.
- Complete the application form by filling in personal details, address, reservation category, choice of exam center, and subjects.
- Upload scanned images of your photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee online.
Application Fee
The application fee for the OUAT entrance exam is INR 2,000 . Payment can be made online using credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI.
Courses Offered
OUAT offers several undergraduate courses. Here are some of them:
| Name of the Course | Subjects in +2 Science/equivalent | Minimum Qualification |
| B.Sc.(Hons.) Agriculture | *P.C.M. or P.C.B. | +2 Science/equivalent with minimum 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/PwD). Agro Polytechnic students have different criteria. |
| B.Sc.(Hons.) Forestry | P.C.M. or P.C.B. | +2 Science/equivalent with minimum 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/PwD). |
| B.Sc.(Hons.) Horticulture | P.C.M. or P.C.B. | +2 Science/equivalent with minimum 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/PwD). |
| B.V.Sc. & A.H. | P.C.B./ Bt | +2 Science/equivalent with minimum 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/PwD). |
| B. Tech.(Agril. Engg.) | P.C.M. | +2 Science/equivalent with minimum 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/PwD). |
| B.F.Sc. | P.C.B. | +2 Science/equivalent with minimum 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/PwD). |
| B.Sc.(Hons.) Community Science | P.C.M. or P.C.B. | +2 Science/equivalent with minimum 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/PwD). |
Candidates are advised to check the official prospectus for complete details, as dates are tentative.
