Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology

Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), established in 1962, is a premier agricultural university located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It is a Public State university recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). OUAT stands as one of India's leading institutions for agricultural education, research, and extension activities. The university has consistently maintained its position among the top agricultural universities in India, securing Rank 10 in the ICAR ranking 2025 for agricultural universities. OUAT offers a comprehensive range of programmes across various disciplines including agriculture, horticulture, forestry, veterinary science, fisheries, agricultural engineering, home science, and agricultural business management. The university provides education at multiple levels including Undergraduate programmes (B.Sc., B.Tech., B.V.Sc., B.F.Sc.), Postgraduate programmes (M.Sc., M.Tech., M.V.Sc., MBA), and PhD programmes across all disciplines. Admission to undergraduate programmes is primarily conducted through the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) for B.Tech. programmes and OUAT entrance examination for B.Sc. Agriculture and allied programmes. Postgraduate admissions are based on ICAR AIEEA PG scores and OJEE for M.Tech. and MBA programmes. The university has established itself as a hub for agricultural innovation and rural development, contributing significantly to Odisha's agricultural growth and food security.