Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University (SOA) is a deemed to be university located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of engineering, management, medical sciences, dental sciences, nursing, pharmacy, law, hotel management, and agriculture. SOA has been ranked among the top universities in India by various agencies and has been accredited by NAAC with 'A' grade.

To get admission in SOA, candidates have to appear for the Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Admission Test (SAAT), which is a national level entrance test conducted by SOA every year. SAAT tests the aptitude and knowledge of the candidates in different subjects based on their chosen program. SAAT is conducted online and offline across various cities in India. The application form for SAAT is available on the official website of SOA.

SOA also accepts scores of other national level entrance tests such as CAT, XAT, MAT, JEE Main, GPAT, GATE, NEET, and CLAT for admission in some of its programs. However, for admission in MBBS, BDS, MD/MS, and MDS programs, candidates have to qualify NEET only. The admission process for each program is different, and candidates have to follow the specific eligibility criteria, selection process, and fee structure as mentioned on the website of SOA.

SOA provides quality education, excellent infrastructure, modern facilities, and experienced faculty to its students. SOA also encourages research, innovation, and entrepreneurship among its students and faculty. SOA has collaborations with various national and international institutions and organizations for academic and research purposes. SOA aims to create a culture of excellence and social responsibility among its students and prepare them for the global challenges.