Siksha 'O' Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar : Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Placements

Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA), located at Khandagiri Marg in Dharam Vihar, Jagamara, Bhubaneswar, is a deemed-to-be private university established in 1996. It has grown into one of India’s leading multidisciplinary institutions, recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by NAAC with an A++ grade. SOA has also been granted Category-I Graded Autonomy Status by the UGC, reflecting its academic excellence and autonomy in governance. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across disciplines such as Engineering, Medicine, Dental Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Law, Management, Agriculture, and Humanities. Flagship programs include MBBS, BDS, B.Tech, MBA, and LL.B., with admissions conducted through national-level entrance exams like NEET, JEE Main, CLAT, and CAT, depending on the program. SOA emphasizes outcome-based education and is accredited by NBA and ICAR for specific programs. SOA consistently ranks among the top institutions in India. In the NIRF 2025 rankings, it was placed 15th in the Medical category, 9th in Dental, 22nd in Engineering, 10th in Law, and 15th in the University category overall. Internationally, it is listed in QS and THE World University Rankings, and notably, it is among only four Indian universities included in the THE World Reputation Rankings 2025, alongside IISc Bengaluru, IIT Delhi, and IIT Madras. The Bhubaneswar campus is urban and well-equipped with modern infrastructure including advanced laboratories, libraries, hostels, hospitals, and research centers. SOA emphasizes innovation, research, and industry collaboration, with strong placement records across healthcare, IT, engineering, and management sectors. Guided by its motto “Strive | Observe | Adapt”, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan continues to be a premier institution in Odisha, nurturing professionals, researchers, and leaders who contribute meaningfully to academia, industry, and society.