SAAT stands for Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Admission Test conducted by Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University every year for the candidates seeking admission in various Undergraduate and Post Graduate courses. It is a national-level entrance test that enables you to take admission programs offered in constituent institutes/schools of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan. In this article, we will discuss SAAT 2024 Notification, Exam Date, Application, Pattern, Syllabus, etc.
SAAT 2023 Exam Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Start the date of the Online application form | January 2024 |
| Last Date for registration | August 2024 |
| SAAT 2024 2024Exam Date | Slot 1 – August 2024 Slot 2 – August 2024 |
| Result date Declaration (B.Tech only) | August 2024 |
| Choice Filling (Engineering Only) | — |
| Counseling for B.Tech | August 2024 |
| Result Date (Other Programmes) | August 2024 |
| SAAT Branch Allotment | To Be Announced |
SAAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The following are the eligibility criteria that a candidate must follow to take part in the SAAT entrance examination-
| Course | Eligibility |
| B.Tech | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 or equivalent examination, with Mathematics and Physics as compulsory subjects, as well as one subject out of Chemistry / Computer Science / Biology / Statistics from a recognized university |
| B.Pharm | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 or equivalent examination, with individually clearing English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology |
| BHMCT | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 examination in any stream, securing a minimum of 45% marks (40% for Schedule Caste (SC)/Schedule Tribe (ST)/OBC categories) |
| B.Sc. in Agriculture | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 examination, with either of the following subject combinations PCM/PCB/PCMB, securing a minimum of 50% aggregate marks, however, there is a relaxation of 40% marks for SC/ST/Physically Handicap (PH) categories. The candidate’s age must be between 17 and 23 years |
| B.Sc. in Nursing (Basic) | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 examination, with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (40% for SC/ST/OBC categories). The candidate must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2021 |
| P.B.B.Sc Nursing | Candidate must have cleared GNM examination and registered with concerned State Nursing Council |
| Five-Year Integrated B.A. LLB. (Hons) and B.B.A. LLB. (Hons) | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 or equivalent examination in any discipline, securing a minimum of 45% (40% for SC/ST categories). The candidate’s age should be less than 20 years as of August 1, 2021 (22 years for SC/ST categories) |
| BBA | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 or equivalent examination in any discipline |
| M.Tech | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) B.E./B.Tech/AMIE/MCA/M.Sc. or equivalent course in the stream/discipline |
| MCA | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) a three-year bachelor’s degree in any stream, from any recognized University, securing a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC categories). |
| MBA/MHA/MHM/MTTM | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) a three-year bachelor’s degree in Science, Commerce, Arts, B.E, B.Tech, MBBS, B.Pharm, B.Sc.Agri, BVSC, BHMS, BAMS, BDS, BPT, BHMCT, BBA, BCA, or equivalent examination, from any recognized University, securing a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ ST/OBC categories) |
| M.Pharm | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) B.Pharm examination, from any recognized University, securing a minimum of 50%. However, GPAT-qualified candidates are not required to give SAAT but will have to submit the application form |
| M.Sc | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) B.Sc or equivalent course in the stream/discipline from a recognized University, with a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC categories) |
| M.Sc. in Nursing | The candidate must have cleared B.Sc. Nursing (Basic/Post Basic) degree, securing a minimum of 55% aggregate marks, from an Indian Nursing Council-recognized institution, along with a minimum of one year experience in teaching or clinical area after registration in respective State Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse |
| LLM | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) LLB or studied integrated law courses from a recognized University, with at least 50% aggregate marks |
How to Apply for SAAT 2024?
The following are the steps that the candidate must follow to apply for the SAAT which is as follow-
- Visit the official website of the SAAT-www.soa.ac.in
- Register on the website with your email Id, mobile number, name
- You have to fill the application form by navigating to the application form
- Some of the details that you must fill on the application form are Date of Birth, Category, Nationality, qualification details such as Year of Passing, Percentage of marks, etc, details to contact, and choice for the exam center.
- Now click on the proceed button
- Now upload the necessary documents mentioned below
- A payment page asking for paying the application fee will appear. You can pay your application fee using a credit/debit card, UPI, Bank Challan, etc.
- A confirmation page will appear that you have to download the payment fee confirmation as well as the application fee for future use
Document Required for Applying SAAT
The following are the necessary document that you must upload on the website while filling the application-
- Passport size Photograph of the candidate should be in JPG/JPEG format
- The signature of the candidate should be in JPG/JPEG format
- Left-Hand Thumb Impression of the candidate should be in JPG format
- Class 10th Certificate of the candidate should be in JPG format
- The Scanned image of Post Card size Photograph of the candidate should be in JPG format
SAAT Examination Pattern
The following are the examination pattern for the SAAT entrance test-
| Course | Topics | No. of questions | Maximum marks |
| B.Tech | Physics | 40 | 40 |
| Chemistry | 40 | 40 | |
| Mathematics | 40 | 40 | |
| LLB, BCA, BBA | English including Comprehension | 20 | 20 |
| General Knowledge/ Current Affairs | 20 | 20 | |
| Elementary Numerical Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| Legal Aptitude/ Legal Awareness | 30 | 30 | |
| Logical Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| BHMCT | Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Service Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| General English | 20 | 20 | |
| General Knowledge | 20 | 20 | |
| General Science | 20 | 20 | |
| Numerical Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| LLM | Legal Theory | 20 | 20 |
| Constitutional Law | 30 | 30 | |
| Criminal Law | 30 | 30 | |
| Law of Torts | 20 | 20 | |
| Law of Contracts | 20 | 20 | |
| MBA, MHA, MHM, M.Sc | Verbal Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| Analytical Reasoning | 40 | 40 | |
| General Knowledge | 10 | 10 | |
| Comprehension | 15 | 15 | |
| Computer Fundamentals | 15 | 15 |
Subject wise SAAT 2024 Syllabus
The following are the SAAT Entrance exam syllabus that is different for different courses-
B.Tech, B.Sc Agriculture, B.Pharm & B.Sc Nursing
- Physics
- Chemistry (Physical, Organic & Inorganic)
- Mathematics
- Biology –
Lateral Entry – B.Tech
- Basic Electrical Engineering
- Mathematics
- Engineering Mechanics
MCA
- Mathematics
- Computer Awareness
BHMCT
- Reasoning
- Service Aptitude
- General English
- General Knowledge
- General Science
- Numerical Aptitude
MBA, MHA, MHM, MTTM, and All M.SC Courses
- Verbal Reasoning
- Analytical Reasoning
- General Knowledge
- Comprehension
- Computer Fundamentals
M.Tech In Electronics And Communication Engineering, M.Tech In Electronics And Instrumentation Engineering
- Engineering Mathematics
- Electronics And Communication Engineering
M.Tech In Mechanical Engineering
- Engineering Mathematics
- Applied Mechanics And Design
- Fluid Mechanics And Thermal Sciences
- Manufacturing And Industrial Engg.
M.Tech In Electronics and Electrical Engineering, M.Tech in Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Mathematics
- Electrical Engineering
M.Tech. In Computer Science & Engineering, M.Tech In Information Technology, M.Tech in Computer Science & Data Processing
- Engineering Mathematics
- Formal Languages And Automata
- Computer Hardware
- Software Systems
M.Tech In Civil Engineering
- Engineering Mathematics
- Structural Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Water Resources Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Surveying
M.Tech In Biotechnology
- Industrial Biotechnology
- Molecular Biology
- Bioinstrumentation
- Plant And Animal Biotechnology
- Immunology
- Biostatistics And Bioinformatics
- Bioethics
Downloading SAAT 2024 Admit Card
The admit card is the most important document, without this the candidates will not be allowed to give the SAAT exam. You can download the SAAT admit card from the official website of SAAT. The date for downloading SAAT admit card will be released later and you can keep checking our website. The following are the steps for downloading SAAT admit card which is as follows-
- Visit the official website of the SAAT
- Log in to your account user ID and Password
- Navigate to the download admit card button. After the page opens fill in your roll number along with other details and press enter
- A new window with your admit card will open take a printout and carry it with you to the examination center
SAAT Result
SOA shall declare the result on a tentative date of the first week of June. The candidate has to visit the official website of SAAT and navigate to the result tab after to check his/her result. You must download the result and carry it on to the counseling session.
SAAT Counselling Session
A counseling session will be organized for the candidates at the SOA campus for the candidates who have qualified for the entrance examination. When appearing for the counseling session, the candidate must provide relevant documents in original as well as a printout. The following are the list of documents that are required during the counsellings session-
- Class 10 and class 12 Passing Certificates
- Class 10 and class 12 Mark sheets
- Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
- Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree Mark Sheet
- Leaving Certificate (if applicable)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Birth Certificate
- SAAT Admit Card
- SAAT Rank Card
- Identity Proof
- 4 recent passport sizes colored photographs
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