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SAAT 2025: Latest Update, Eligibility, Dates, Registration, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation Tips

By: Sunil Kushwaha

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SAAT 2025 Online Application Form will be released in 4th week of December 2024 SAAT is a famous university-level entrance exam organized by Shiksha O’ Anusandhan (SOA) each year to provide admission to aspiring candidates in numerous undergraduate and postgraduate streams. SAAT is commonly known as Shiksha O’ Anusandhan University. 

The University is responsible for allowing the aspirants to be admitted in several Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses, namely Engineering, Nursing, Law, Management, Hotel Management, Pharmacy, Agriculture, etc. The good news is that admission in the university is also possible through other state or national-level entrance tests such as JEE Main, NEET, CLAT, XAT, CAT, GPAT, and MAT. 

You will get to understand the admission procedure, the forms’ structure, dates of the exam, hall ticket release criteria, counselling procedure, application fees, etc. The exam is conducted on a national level, and almost 62 exam centres are there for the exam. 

SAAT Notification SAAT Important Dates 
SAAT Application Form SAAT Admit Card 
SAAT Exam Pattern How to Fill SAAT Application Form
SAAT SyllabusSAAT Result/Rank Card 
SAAT Reservation CriteriaSAAT Cut Off
SAAT CounsellingSAAT Exam Center

SAAT 2025 Highlights

Before a candidate goes deep into the application form and the official notification, a person must analyze the different pressing concerns of an entrance exam.

Just to help you with that, here is the representation in a vivid manner with the hope of helping you better gain the idea of the examination.  The section here sheds light on the crucial briefs of the entrance exam that must be clear in an aspirant’s mind.

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It is a matter of some time before you can go through the entire brochure and the notice, which will be published officially, but before that, one needs to go through the compilation of the critical concerns of the exam. Let us look at the depiction.

ParticularsDetails
Name of the ExamSiksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University Admission Test
Widely Represented asSAAT 2025
Name of the Conducting AuthoritySOA (Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University Admission Test)
Level of the ExamUniversity
Category of ExamEngineering Entrance Exam, MBA Entrance Exam
Mode of the ApplicationOnline Mode
Mode of the ExamOnline Mode
Official Websitehttps://www.soa.ac.in/

SAAT 2025 Exam Dates

The dates that have been published are tentative, and candidates need to wait for some time if they desire to gain information regarding the fixed exam schedule.  The primary recommendation for all the aspirants who wish to appear in the entrance exam is to not focus too much on the exam dates but to continue their preparation. 

EventsDates (Tentative)
Starting Date of the Online Applications4th week of December 2024
Last Date to submit the Applications3rd week of April 2025 (Phase I)
1st week of June 2025 (Phase II)
Release of the Admit CardsTo be Announced
Exam Date of SAAT 20253rd week of April 2025 (Phase I)
2nd week of June 2025 (Phase II)
Declaration of the ResultsTo be Announced
Beginning of the Choice FillingTo be announced
Beginning of the Counselling ProcedureTo be announced

SAAT 2025 Application Form

So, if you have appeared in any one of these exams then you will be able to take admitted to the university. Dear readers, if you aspire to be admitted to this prestigious and reputed university then you need to read the entire article carefully consisting of all the crucial details regarding SAAT 2025.

Aspirants are requested to go through the key details related to the application before proceeding to fill the same. The applications are released soon after the release of the official notice or admission brochure generally on the official website. The authorities fix a particular period within which it is mandatory to apply for the exam. 

You should jot down the date for future remembrance. Missing that particular date will lead to the failure of the submission of the application form and authorities will not take any excuses. Look at the key points below.

  • The latest estimate is that the application form will be published only in the official way.
  • The most probable date for the release of the application form is 1st week of February 2025 for the Phase I exams. 
  • The most probable date for the release of the application form is the 2nd week of April 2025 to the 2nd week of June 2025 for the Phase II exams. 
  • Firstly, during the registration process, candidates are requested to fill in the details such as the name of the candidate, mobile number, date of birth, valid email ID, etc. 
  • Make sure that the details that are being filled are all up to the mark. If found wrong or incorrect, the admission process may be canceled at any stage. 
  • The latest and clear photographs, signatures, and documents need to be uploaded in the application form and candidates need to make sure that they are being done in the correct format and dimensions. 
  • You can submit the application form till the last date prescribed for phase I and that is most likely to be the last week of May 2025. 
  • After filling out the application form and making the payment in the required format, candidates are requested to take the printout of the application form for any future use. 

How to fill out the Application Form?

These steps are to make sure that you commit no mistakes while filling out the application form. Follow the steps mentioned below and fill out the application form.

  • Go to the official website of SAAT 2025. You will be given the link on our official website for the registration process once the application forms are out. 
  • Look for the tab that says “Apply Online” or “New Registration”. Click on the same and start filling in the personal details. 
  • Now, you will be provided login credentials that can be used to complete your application form. Fill in all the educational details, professional details, etc., to finally complete the form.
  • Upon the successful submission of the application form, candidates will be informed about the same through the email ID and also the mobile number that has been registered. 
  • Ensure that the details are filled correctly and are true to your knowledge 
  • Upload the required documents after making them in the prescribed format and dimensions. 
  • Pay the application fee as per your category. 
  • Take the printout of the application form and the payment receipt for future use. 

SAAT 2025 Application Fee

The good news for all the aspirants is that they need not be required to pay any application fees for filling out the SAAT form. Generally, a certain amount has to be given before the final submission of the application fee and also for the final approval of the application form depending upon the different categories. Still, in this case, there is no need to pay the application fee in any way. 

Candidates are exempted from the payment of the application fee. You simply need to fill out the application form and submit it.

SAAT 2025 Application Form Correction

It is best if the candidates fill out the application form correctly and do not commit any mistakes. As per the latest sources, the form once submitted cannot be edited. No such facility is provided by the authorities. 

SAAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria

It is true aspect that those candidates who fail to fulfil all the necessary eligibility conditions depending upon their courses will be disqualified from the admission process. It is in the best interest of all the candidates who are aspiring to qualify for the exam that they should go through the eligibility conditions before applying and also ensure that they are eligible in all respects. 

The eligibility criteria are fixed differently for different courses. Let us see and analyze the needs. 

B.Tech Course

  • Qualification Required: The aspiring candidates must have completed their class 12th or any equivalent examination from a recognized board or university. 
  • Subjects: Candidates must have passed their intermediate with physics and mathematics as compulsory subjects apart from any of these subjects namely chemistry, computer science, electronics, biology, agriculture, business studies, biotechnology, etc. 
  • Marks Required: Candidates must have acquired a minimum of 50% marks if he or she is general while 45% if he or she belongs to SC, ST, or OBC category. 

B.Tech Course

  • Qualification Required: It is required for the candidate to have passed B. Tech or equivalent in any stream for pursuing a master’s in technology. 
  • Marks Required: Candidates must have acquired a minimum of 50% marks if he or she is general while 45% marks if he or she belongs to the reserved category in B. Tech. 

MCA Course

  • Qualification Required: Candidates must possess a degree in BCA or any Bachelor’s degree in computer science engineering or any equivalent degree from a recognized board or university. Also, those candidates who have passed B. Sc, B. Com, or BA along with an additional computer course can also be eligible to apply for the exam based on certain rules prescribed by the authorities. 
  • Subjects: In order to apply, Candidates must have studied mathematics as a mandatory subject at class 12th or at the Bachelor’s level. 
  • Marks Required: Candidates must have acquired a minimum of 50% marks if he or she is general while 45% marks if he or she belongs to the reserved category. 

MBA Course

  • Qualification Required: Candidates need to have completed their graduation and 12th or equivalent from a recognized board or university. 
  • Marks Required: Candidates must have acquired a minimum of 50% marks if he or she is general while 45% marks if he or she belongs to the reserved category (SC, ST, OBC).
  • Appearing Candidates: Those candidates who are yet to give the final year exams of graduation can also apply for the 2025 MBA course. 

SAAT 2025 Exam Pattern

The display of the exam pattern being fixed by the authorities and that needs to be followed by the candidates is explained here in detail. Understanding the exam pattern is pivotal to clearing of the examination and also attaining good scores. The SAAT exam pattern is decided by the university and is uniform for everyone attempting. 

Candidates can go through the pattern to understand the pivotal topics and requirements of the exam. Let us deal with the exam pattern here. 

  • Mode of the Exam: It is estimated that the exam will be organized only through the online method. 
  • Type of Questions: All the questions that will be asked in the exam are going to be objective in nature. 
  • Number of Questions: The entrance exam consists of 120 questions altogether. 
  • Duration of the Exam: The total time duration allotted for solving the exam is 3 hours.
  • Medium of the Exam: The medium of the exam is going to be English only.
  • Marking Scheme: As per the latest pattern, every correct answer will be allotted 4 marks each. 
  • Negative Marking: As per the latest pattern, there is a negative marking of -1 for any incorrect answer. Therefore, candidates are requested to attempt the questions wisely. 

Below is the distribution of the number of questions for each of the courses. Let us have a look at the distribution to gain a better understanding. 

B.Tech

Name of the SectionNumber of QuestionsTotal Marks
Mathematics40160
Chemistry40160
Physics40160
Total120 questions480 Marks

MBA

Name of the SectionNumber of Questions
Verbal Reasoning40
G. K10
Analytical Reasoning40
Comprehension15
Computer Fundamentals15
Total120 questions

SAAT 2025 Syllabus

Everyone needs to be well-versed with the entire syllabus of the entrance exam. A deep understanding of their syllabus boosts the performance of the candidates in the exam. The syllabus varies as per the courses.

It can be interpreted easily that those candidates who want to pursue graduation in a particular course must have studied certain subjects in class 12th and the same applies to postgraduate courses. The minimum eligibility has been explained above. 

The syllabus helps the candidates to acquire the idea of the entrance and prepare in the right direction. The representation of the syllabus of the few courses is provided below. 

B.Tech/ B. Pharma Syllabus

Name of the SubjectTopics
Physics
  • Kinematics
  • Rotational Motion
  • Thermodynamics
  • Oscillations and Waves
  • Current Electricity
Chemistry
  • Atomic Structure
  • Chemical Thermodynamics
  • Equilibrium
  • Hydrogen
  • Coordination Compounds
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Biomolecules
Mathematics
  • Sets
  • Relations and Functions
  • Sequences and Series
  • Integral Calculus
  • Coordinate Geometry
Biology
  • History
  • Plant Cell
  • Morphology of Angiosperms
  • Continuity of Plant Life
  • Animal World
  • MultiCellularity in Animals
  • Types of Respiration
  • Environmental Biology

Lateral Entry (B. Tech) Syllabus

Name of the SubjectTopics
Basic Electrical Engineering
  • Electrostatics
  • Electromagnetism & Electrodynamics
  • D.C. Circuits
  • A.C. Circuits
  • Illumination
Mathematics
  • Ordinary Differential Equations
  • Laplace Transforms
  • Series Method
Engineering Mechanics
  • Statics
  • Dynamics 
  • Work & Energy

MCA Syllabus

Name of the SubjectTopics
Mathematics
  • Algebra of Sets
  • Number Systems
  • Trigonometry
  • Vectors
  • Integral Calculus
Computer Awareness
  • Computer Arithmetic
  • BASIC Language Programming

SAAT 2025 Preparation Tips

I hope the pattern and the syllabus of the exam are clear by now and candidates who are willing to take the entrance exam must have started their preparation. Well, these are some of the preparation tips to help you enhance your studies and knowledge. Candidates are requested to pay attention to these preparation tips and proceed accordingly. 

  • The first requirement is to prepare a timetable to begin your studies and candidates must stick to the same for their preparation. 
  • Candidates must access the official notice to gain an entire understanding of the syllabus and the exam pattern. 
  • Don’t forget to solve the previous year’s question papers and the latest mock tests to evaluate your performance. 
  • Focus more on the weak points. 
  • Analyze your preparation from time to time by revising the topics once completed. 
  • Read all the exam-related instructions mentioned on the admit card. 
  • Exercise regularly to be healthy and tension-free.
  • Don’t overthink and stress and take care of yourself. 

SAAT 2025 Books

Some of the books are listed below for your preparation. You can choose the books wisely and begin your studies.

SubjectBooks Recommended
Physics
  • NCERT 11th and 12th
  • Concepts of Physics by HC Verma
  • Understanding Physics by D.C Pandey 
  • Problems in General Physics by I.E Irodov
Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry by OP Tandon
  • Organic Chemistry by Himanshu Pandy
  • NCERT 11th and 12th
Mathematics
  • Mathematics Book by Amit Agarwal
  • Algebra SK Goyal (Arihant)
  • Objective Mathematics by RD Sharma
  • The Elements of coordinate geometry by S L Loney
Biology
  • Complete NEET guide by MTG
  • NCERT 11th and 12th
Aptitude
  • Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal
  • Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
  • How to prepare for CAT by Arun Sharma
English
  • Word Power made Easy by Norman Lewis
  • High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin

SAAT 2025 Admit Card

An admit card is commonly referred to as hall tickets and they are released for those candidates whose applications are deemed to be correct. The admit cards are expected to be released only in an online manner around June 2025. One needs to check certain details on the admit card such as the date, venue, shift of the exam, etc. One can download the admit card from the official website using their login credentials. 

If you find any sort of misprint or discrepancy in the admits card you must inform immediately to the competent authorities. It is essential to bring the hard copy of the admit card along with valid identity proof to the exam hall for entry. Go through the instructions to be followed on exam day.

SAAT 2025 Exam Centres

The exam is likely to be conducted in the centers listed below.

StateExam Centres
Delhi
  • Delhi
Odisha
  • Angul
  • Balasore 
  • Bargarh 
  • Berhampur 
  • Bhadrak 
  • Bhubaneswar
  • Bolangir
  • Cuttack 
  • Dhenkanal 
  • Jagatsinghpur 
  • Jajpur 
  • Jharsuguda 
  • Kalahandi 
Kerala
  • Thiruvananthapuram
Karnataka
  • Bengaluru
Madhya Pradesh
  • Indore
Maharashtra
  • Mumbai
  • Pune
Uttar Pradesh
  • Kanpur
  • Lucknow
  • Meerut
  • Noida
  • Varanasi
Bihar
  • Begusarai
  • Bhagalpur
  • Katihar
  • Patna
  • Muzaffarpur
  • Samastipur
Chhattisgarh
  • Bilaspur
  • Raipur
West Bengal
  • Bankura
  • Durgapur
  • Kharagpur
  • Kolkata
  • Siliguri
Gujarat
  • Surat
Andhra Pradesh
  • Visakhapatnam
Jharkhand
  • Bokaro
  • Jamshedpur
  • Dhanbad
  • Giridih
  • Ranchi
Assam
  • Guwahati

SAAT 2025 Result

It is expected that the results are most likely to be released from the 3rd week of May 2025 for the phase I exams in an online way. Candidates can see their scorecards using their login details. 

Merit lists will be prepared separately for different courses. Those who secure a name in the merit list will be offered admission. 

SAAT 2025 Merit list

As mentioned above briefly, a merit list for different programs is prepared for the qualified candidates. The merit lists will be available for different courses namely B. Tech, B. Sc, B. Pharma, MCA, MBA, M. Tech lateral entry and some other courses too. Those whose names are listed in the merit list will be provided admission. 

SAAT 2025 Counselling Procedure

A call letter will be sent to the qualified candidates to appear in the counselling process through the registered email ID. Candidates will be allotted seats in the colleges based on their merit and preference. 

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Some of the documents that are required to be carried out for counseling are as follows.

  • Admit card
  • Rank card or scorecard
  • ID proof
  • DOB certificate
  • The intermediate mark sheet and certificate
  • The matriculation mark sheet and certificate
  • Transfer certificate
  • Passport size photographs
  • Photocopies of the original documents
  • Caste certificate if applicable

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