SAAT Exam

As the competition for almost every career field has increased multifold, the academic institutions across the globe have implemented various mechanisms to screen the right candidates for a program. These mechanisms range from qualifying exams to complicated admission processes that incorporate group discussions and interviews. Entrance exams have become almost an essential eligibility requirement for many courses offered across the globe. One such entrance exam organised on the national level is the SAAT i.e. Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University Admission Test which is regulated by the Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University (SOA) for its 7 bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees and five-year integrated courses. This blog aims to elaborate the essentials of the SAAT exam, its eligibility requirements, syllabus as well as courses offered by the SOA.

Name of the Exam		Siksha ‘o’ Anusandhan University Admission Test
Conducting Body		Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University (SOA)
Mode of the Exam		Computer-based
Number of Questions		120
Sections		Varies according to the courses
Medium of Exam		English
Courses		7 bachelor’s degrees, 7 master’s degrees and 5-year integrated programs
Marking Scheme		4 marks are awarded for each correct answer and 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.

SAAT 2021 Important Dates

The application form is now available on the official website & you can apply till the end of May. The dates may also change depending upon the Covid – 19 situation. Here are some important dates of SAAT 2021.

Application form released	5th February 2021
Last date of application form submission	31st May 2021
Admit card Issued	To be Notified
SAAT Exam	June 2021
Result	To be Notified
Counselling	To be Notified

Courses Offered in SAAT

The students who clear the SAAT exam are offered 7 undergraduate courses, 7 postgraduate courses or an integrated 5 years course. The courses offered are given below:

Undergraduate Courses

• B. Tech.
• B. Pharm.
• BHMCT
• B.Sc. in Agriculture
• B.Sc. in Nursing
• P.B.B.Sc. in Nursing
• BBA

Postgraduate Courses

• M. Tech.
• MCA
• MBA/MHA/MHM/MTTM
• M.Pharm.
• M.Sc.
• M.Sc. in Nursing 
• LLM

If you want to head on for different options after graduation or postgraduation, you can check this list of government examinations!

Integrated

Five years integrated course: B.A. LLB Hons. and BBA LLB Hons.

Eligibility Criteria 

There are some general prerequisites that you need to fulfil in order to appear for the SAAT exam. These requirements vary as per the course and the below table elaborates the key criteria you need to keep in mind for each program offered by the SOA.

Courses Available for the SAAT Exam	Eligibility Requirements
B.Tech	Candidates must have completed their 10+2 from Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. A minimum of aggregate 45% of marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC) must have been secured by the candidates in the 12th standard.
BBA	Candidates must have completed 10+2 in Commerce stream from a recognized school.
BBA (LLB)	Qualification of 10+2 with a minimum of 45% in any stream.
BSc Nursing(post-basic)	Students need to register with the concerned State Nursing Council and should clear the GNM exam.
BCA	Candidates must have passed their 10+2 education in any stream with mathematics as a compulsory subject.
BSc Agriculture	Candidates having PCM/ PCB /PCMB in 10+2 and those who have completed schooling with a minimum of 50% can apply (40% for SC/ST/OBC).
BSc Nursing (basic)	Candidates must have secured a minimum of 45% in their 10+2 (PCM) along with passing marks in English (40% for ST/SC/OBC).
M.Tech	A bachelor’s degree in a science-related discipline.

Application Process

SAAT application form is now available on the official website. Here are the steps to fill the application form: 

1. Visit the official website of SAAT. (https://www.admission.soa.ac.in/saat)
2. Click on the SAAT application 2021 tab.
3. Fill in your personal details (Name, date of birth, nationality, mobile number)
4. Fill in your educational details.
5. Upload the documents (passport photograph)
6. Select the course & exam centers.
7. Click on submit to complete the application procedure.
8. Take a printout for future reference. 

 Here is the SAAT Application Form 2021 Link

Admit Card

SAAT releases admit card a few weeks before the date of examination. Without the admit card, no student will be allowed to enter the SAAT examination center. Check the details on your admit card, if there is any incorrect information raise a ticket to the concerned department. Also, carry a valid identification card on the day of the exam along with the SAAT admit card. Here are the steps to download the SAAT Admit card.

1. Go to the official website of SAAT
2. Click on the admit card notification link.
3. Log in using your application no/username & password.
4. Tap on the admit card option & admit card will be displayed on your screen.
5. Take two printouts of the admit card.

Counselling

The dates for SAAT 2021 counselling has not been released by the official authority. SAAT counselling is conducted online & the schedule is released on the official website. Before the commencement of counselling applicants have a choice of filling up courses based on their preference. Seats are allotted to them based on their rank in the SAAT examination. 

Documents Required in Counselling

All applicants should ensure that they carry all the documents required for attending the SAAT counselling. Here is the list of all the mandatory documents:

• SAAT admit card
• SAAT rank card
• SAAT application form
• Birth certificate
• Educational certificates
• Caste Certificate
• Passport size photographs
• Demand draft of Rs.30,000/-

Reservation

SAAT reserves a percent of admission seats for students of different categories. Applicants that belong to the OBC category have the benefit of marks relaxation but no seats are reserved under this category. Here is the Seat quota of SAAT.

Category	Seat Reservation Percent
SC	15%
ST	7.5%
Women	30%
PWD	3%

SAAT Exam Syllabus

The syllabus for the SAAT exam varies as per the course you are opting for. Generally, for your chosen program, the test aims to examine your grasp on the key basic of different disciplines included under the prospective field. Let’s take a look at the syllabi for this exam as per the different programs.

Course	Syllabus for the SAAT Exam
BTech	1. Chemistry: States of Matter Solutions Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structures Atomic Structures Equilibrium Chemical Kinetics Radox Reactions and Electrochemistry Surface Chemistry 2. Physics Kinematics Rotational Motion Thermodynamics Kinetic Theory of Gases Oscillations and Waves Magnetic Effects of Current Magnetism Properties of Solids, Liquids and Gases 3. Mathematics Differential Equations Sequences and Series Vector Algebra Binomial Theorem and its application Permutations and Combinations Integral Calculus Mathematic Induction Limit, Continuity and Differentiability
BBA (LLB)	Legal aptitude/ Legal Awareness Logical Reasoning Elementary Numerical Aptitude General Knowledge/Current Affairs English Proficiency
BCA & BBA	Elementary Numerical Aptitude Logical Reasoning General Knowledge/Current Affairs English Proficiency
MTech	1. Electrical Engineering: Engineering Mathematics, Electrical Engineering 2. Computer Science Engineering: Engineering Mathematics Computer Hardware Software System Formal Languages and Automata  3. Mechanical Engineering: Applied Mechanics and Design Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Science Engineering Mathematics Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering 4. Electronics and Communication 5. Civil Engineering: Transportation Engineering Water resource Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Structural Engineering Engineering Mathematics Environmental Engineering Surveying

Exam Pattern 

Here are the key features of the SAAT exam pattern:

• The exam comprises of multiple-choice questions.
• The medium of exam is English.
• It is a computer-based test which is conducted online.
• Total duration of the exam is 2 hours.
• Each correct answer holds 4 marks.
• 1 mark is deducted for every wrong answer.  

For PG Courses

Section	Number of questions	Marks
Verbal Reasoning	30	120
Analytical Reasoning	30	120
General Knowledge	20	80
Comprehension	20	80
Computer Fundamentals	20	80

For BA LLB/ BBA LLB

Section	Number of questions	Marks
English+comprehension	20	80
General Knowledge	20	80
Numerical problems	20	80
Legal Awareness	30	120
Logical Reasoning	30	120

For BHMCT

Section	Number of questions	Marks
Reasoning	20	80
Service Aptitude	20	80
General English	20	80
General Knowledge	20	80
General Science	20	80
Numerical aptitude	20	80

SAAT Important Dates

Event	Dates
Opening of Application	January 1, 2020
Closing of Application	April 26, 2020
Issue of Admit Card	April 28, 2020
Date of Exam	April-May 2020
Declaration of Results	May 2020

Exam Centres

The SOA has selected the exam centres while keeping in mind that students across the country can appear for the SAAT. You can take this test in the following states located all around India.

Orissa	Tamil Nadu	Assam	Delhi
Manipur	Sikkim	Bihar	Gujrat
Nagaland	Tripura	Chhattisgarh	Haryana
Telangana	Uttar Pradesh	Himachal Pradesh	Jammu and Kashmir
Maharashtra	Rajasthan	Jharkhand	Andhra Pradesh
Meghalaya	Punjab	West Bengal	Uttrakhand

Contact Details

For any queries or doubts, you can reach the officials through email. You can contact the SAAT authority at saat2021@soa.ac.in

Also Read: How to Prepare for Competitive Exam?

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