SAAT
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan College Confirmation Test (SAAT) is a public level test led by Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) College for induction into different undergrad (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses.
SAAT Highlights
| Conducting Body | SOA |
| Mode of Exam | Online and Offline |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Duration of Exam | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Type and Number of Questions | 120 MCQs |
| Sections | varies across different subjects |
| Courses Offered | 7 UG courses, 7 PG courses and a five-year integrated course |
Eligibility for SAAT
Before beginning the online application process, applicants must verify their eligibility, which varies by course.Candidates must first meet the participating universities' minimum academic requirements in order to be eligible to take the SAAT exam and then be admitted to the desired course.Each course's eligibility requirements are as follows:
| 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 / Information Technology /Biotechnology / Biology / Informatics / Statistics or any other subject as approved by AICTE |
| 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 for under general and OBC categories, and 40% aggregate marks for SC/ST/Physically Handicap (PH) categories. 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). Candidate must be at least 17 years old |
| 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 with 45% (40% for SC/ST categories). Candidate’s age should be less than 20 years as on August 1, (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 for which SAAT is being given |
| MCA | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) a three-year bachelor degree in any stream, from any recognized University, securing a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC categories). Candidate must have studied Mathematics either at 10+2 or +3 level (Business Mathematics will not be considered) |
| MBA/MHA/MHM/MTTM | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) a three-year bachelor 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 application form |
| M.Sc | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) B.Sc or equivalent course in the stream/discipline for which SAAT is being given, from a recognized University, with a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC categories) |
| M.Sc. in Nursing | 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 subsequent to registration in respective State Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife. |
| LLM | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) LLB or studied integrated law courses or equivalent thereof, from a recognized University, with atleast 50% aggregate marks |
Application for SAAT
The application for SAAT can be found on the SAAT's official website.The steps needed to submit an online application successfully are as follows:
• Go to the university's official website, soauniversity.ac.in. Under the "Admission" tab, click on "SAAT Application Form." The candidate will then be required to fill out all of the required information, including the candidate's name, father's and mother's names, date of birth, category, gender, correspondence address, mobile number, email ID, all academic details, course selection, and examination center. The candidate will then be required to carefully review the application form before clicking on the
• There is no application fee to pay.
• The candidate must then upload their picture and signature.
• After that, the completed form needs to be sent in and downloaded.
• In the event that a candidate wishes to apply for more than one program, a separate application form must be filled out. The candidate will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of the application form on his or her email address and mobile number.
Admit Card for SAAT
• The candidate will receive the admit card directly on his or her registered email address approximately one month prior to the examination date.
• For the purpose of verification, candidates will be required to bring a valid identity document and a copy of their admit card with them to the examination center.
• The admissions procedure must be completed before the admit card can be used.
Only candidates who meet the eligibility requirements and have submitted their applications by the deadline will receive admit cards or hall tickets from the conducting authority. These documents include the following information:
i. Name of candidate
ii. Photograph and signature of candidate
iii. Address of candidate
iv. Address of examination centre
v. Time of examination
vi. List of valid identity proofs
vii. Candidates must carefully go through admit card and any discrepancies must be immediately reported to the Director, Admissions
viii. Candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination hall without in possession of hall ticket
SAAT Exam Pattern
Candidates will get a maximum of 2 hours (120 minutes) to complete SAAT . It will comprise 120 questions, all of which will be objective type
• All 120 questions will be MCQs
• Number of sections in test paper will depend on the course selected by candidate.
• Number of sections will vary with every program
• Therefore, the number of questions in each section will also vary with course selected
• Questions will be asked only in English language
• SAAT will only be conducted in online mode
• Candidate will have to click on one of the four answers given for each question
• Candidate will be given 4 marks for each correct answer, while 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer
• No negative marking will be done for questions not attempted by candidates
Exam Pattern Highlights Pattern.
| Mode of Examination | Online |
| Medium of Examination | English |
| Number of Questions | 120 |
| Type of Questions | MCQs |
| Maximum Marks | 480 |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark deducted for every incorrect answer |
| Duration of Exam | 120 minutes (2 hours) |
| Sections in Paper | Vary with Selected Program |
SAAT Syllabus
The syllabus for SAAT varies with the program for which test is being given. Candidates can refer to the table given below to know the syllabus for each course.
B.Tech, B.Sc Agriculture, B.Pharm & B.Sc Nursing
• Physics
• Physical Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Biology – Botany and Zoology
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
SAAT Result
SAAT Results will be announced in the month of June/July by the exam conducting body. The result will be declared in the form of a scorecard. SOA will only publish the result online on its official website – soauniversity.ac.in. Candidates can view and download their result through the following steps:
• Visit the official website of SOA - http://www.soauniversity.ac.in/
• Under the ‘Admission’ tab, click on ‘SAAT Result’
• Enter Application Number and Roll Number as filled in the application form
• Click ‘Submit’ tab
• The result will appear on the screen
• Candidates must download and take a print out of result for future references
Subsequent to the declaration of result, merit list will be prepared by SOA on the basis of marks secured by candidates. Each qualified candidate will obtain a rank card, which will be sent to him/her by email.
SAAT Counselling
Candidates will be called for counselling on the basis of merit lists prepared, depending on the marks secured by him/her. Candidates will have to exercise a branch selection process through online mode
• Counselling process will take place at the campus of SOA
• Candidates will obtain counseling letters and rank cards through email
• Counselling process will involve the selection of courses and colleges by candidates in order of preferences
• On the basis of the above selections and merit list, candidates will be allotted seats
Candidates must carry following original documents for verification during counseling session:
i. Class 10 and class 12 Passing Certificates
ii. Class 10 and class 12 Mark sheets
iii. Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
iv. Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree Mark Sheet
v. Leaving Certificate (if applicable)
vi. Caste Certificate (if applicable)
vii. Birth Certificate
viii. SAAT Admit Card
ix. SAAT Rank Card
x. Identity Proof
xi. 4 recent passport sizes colored photographs