Siksha 'O' Anusandhan

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), deemed to be a university, is a leading multi-disciplinary higher education institution located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Established in 1997 as an institute, it was conferred the status of Deemed to be University in 2007 by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. The university has emerged as a prominent centre for academic excellence, research, and innovation in Eastern India. Siksha 'O' Anusandhan is recognised by the UGC and accredited by NAAC with an 'A++' grade, reflecting its commitment to quality education and holistic development. The institution holds prestigious rankings including Rank 25 in the NIRF 2025 University category and Rank 39 in the NIRF 2025 Engineering category, establishing itself amongst India's top educational institutions. The university offers a comprehensive range of programmes across various disciplines including Engineering & Technology, Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Nursing, Hotel Management & Tourism, Agricultural Sciences, Management, Computer Applications, and Humanities. Siksha 'O' Anusandhan provides Diploma programmes, Undergraduate programmes, Postgraduate programmes, and PhD programmes across its nine constituent institutes. The admission process is based on national and state-level entrance examinations including JEE Main, NEET, CAT, OJEE, GATE, and university-level entrance tests. With state-of-the-art infrastructure spread across multiple campuses, dedicated faculty, robust industry connections, and impressive placement records, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan continues to nurture talent and contribute significantly to research, innovation, and societal development.