Students can check SAAT eligibility criteria below:

General Eligibility for all the courses:

Course Eligibility -:

B.Tech courses

Students 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/ Mathematics or any other subject as approved by AICTE

B.Pharm Courses

Students need to clear (or appearing) 10+2 or equivalent examination, with individually clearing English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology

B.Tech

Students 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 /Mathematics/ Biotechnology / Biology / Informatics / Statistics or any other subject as approved by AICTE.

B.Pharm

Students should clear (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

Aspirants 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. The candidate must be 17 years old minimum and 23 years maximum as of December 2026

B.Sc. in Nursing (Basic)

Students must have cleared (or appearing) in the 10+2 examination, with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (40% for SC/ST/OBC categories). 17 years is the minimum age limit as of December 31, 2026

P.B.B.Sc Nursing

Qualified the GNM examination and the ones registered with the State Nursing Council, of any of the states are eligible.

Five-Year Integrated B.A. LLB. (Hons) and B.B.A. LLB. (Hons)

Students must have qualified (or are in the last year) 10+2 or equivalent examination, be it from any discipline. The minimum marks should be 45% (40% for SC/ST categories). Only candidates who are 20 years old as of August 1, 2026 (22 years for SC/ST categories) are eligible.

BBA

Candidate with 10+2 qualification in any subjects or other equivalent examination.

M.Tech

Candidates must have cleared (or appearing) for any undergraduate programmes like B.E./B.Tech etc or others like AMIE/MCA/M.Sc. or other equivalent qualification for SAAT 2026 is being taken(specialization).

MCA

• Students 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 Should have Mathematics as a full-length subject either at 10+2 or +3 level (Business Mathematics not allowed)

MBA/MHA/MHM/MTTM

Candidate with a three-year bachelor degree or the ones in their final years of graduation in any subjects and disciples like 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 UGC, recognized University, with a minimum 50% (45% for SC/ ST/OBC categories)

M.Pharm

Students 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 2026 but will have to submit the application form

M.Sc

Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) B.Sc or equivalent course in the stream/discipline for which SAAT 2026 is being given, from a recognized University, with a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC categories)

M.Sc. in Nursing

• Candidates must have cleared B.Sc. Nursing (Basic/Post Basic) with 55% minimum aggregate marks, from any Indian Nursing Council.
• Also a minimum of one year experience in teaching or clinical area for any State Nursing Council as Registered Nurse or Midwife.

LLM

Candidates with LLB or integrated law courses degree or any other equivalent from a recognized University, with 50% aggregate minimum.

• First, visit the official University website - soauniversity.ac.in.
• Then, under the ‘Admission’ tab, click on ‘SAAT 2026 Application Form’.
• Candidates need to fill in all the required details, like candidate’s name, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth, category, gender, correspondence address, mobile no, email ID, all academic details, selection of course and examination centre.
• The candidate must carefully go through the filled application form and then click on the ‘Submit’ tab.
• No application fee needs to be paid.
• Candidates are then required to upload his/her photograph and signature.
• Then, the Completed form must then be submitted and downloaded.
• Take a printout for future references.
• In case a student wants to apply for more than one program, the different application forms will have to be filled by the student.
• The candidate will receive acknowledgement for the receipt of the application form on his/her email ID and mobile number.

SAAT Application Form 2026

After logging in with the registered credentials fill in the following details, to go to the next step in the application process.

• Applicant’s Name
• Parents’ Name
• Date of Birth
• Gender (Male/Female)
• Nationality
• Caste Category
• Communication Address
• Permanent Address
• Educational details
• Upload Image

Only after successful filling of all the details, one can upload the necessary documents asked like

• 1. Photograph: Must be recent, coloured and passport size.
• 2. Format must be png/ jpg/ jpeg
• 3. File size should not exceed 1MB.

Final submission of SAAT form

After filling and uploading of details and then cross-checking all entries honestly and in terms of any typing error or so, one must submit the details. You can also take the printout of this form.

SAAT Application Form FAQs

Q. When is the release date for SAAT 2026 application form?

A. SAAT application form 2026 was scheduled to be released on February 05. The end date to apply is May 31.

Q. How can we fill the SAAT application form?

A. SAAT application form is available in online mode only.

Q. What is the SAAT application fee?

A. There is no fee for filing the SAAT application form.

Q. Elaborate the size and format of the documents to be uploaded like a photo or signature?

A. The document file size of the items uploaded must not be more than 1MB in png/ jpg/ jpeg format.

Q. Is uploading a black & white photo allowed?

A. If any candidate do so then his/her application form will be rejected. Hence it is advised to upload a coloured photograph in passport size only.

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(Masters or Post Graduation)

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

• Make an achievable Timetable:

  The best way to start your SAAT preparation is to first prepare a timetable that works for you. Create a study plan which is important if you want to be more organised in your preparation for the examination. You will also get motivated to finish your syllabus every time you look at your preparation timetable.

• Practice Sample Papers:

  To score good marks in entrance exams, solving sample papers is the only key. By solving lots of sample papers, you will get to know about the structure of the questions paper and the kind of questions to expect in the entrance exam. Also, sample papers will help you to become familiar with all the topics that will probably come in the entrance exam. Moreover, taking so many sample papers will enhance your understanding of the exam.

• Go thoroughly with your Syllabus:

  While preparing for the exam, you can make it a point to revise the prescribed topics as many times as possible so that you feel confident about your exam preparation.

• Be Positive About Your Exam Preparation:

  Being positive will have a great impact on your SAAT 2026 preparation. When you think positively, your brain also works in the same direction to achieve that goal, whereas a negative attitude will not give you the zeal to crack the entrance exam.

Recommended Books for SAAT 2026-:

• A collection of questions and Problems in Physics by L.A. Sena
• Higher Algebra by Bernard & Child
• Problems in Physics by A.A Pinsky
• Algebra Made Easy by K.P. Basu
• Business English and Communication by Clark Zimmer
• Physical Chemistry by P.W. Atkins
• Higher Algebra by Hall & Knight
• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension by Ajay Singh
• A Problem Book in Mathematical Analysis by G.N. Berman
• Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examination Tips, Techniques, and Short-cut Methods by Abhijit Guha
• General Chemistry by Ebbing
• Organic Chemistry by Arihant Prakashan
• Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation by Nishit Sinha
• Coordinate Geometry by S.L.Loney
• Maths XII by R.S. Agarwal
• Aptitude Test Problems in Physics by S.S Krotov
• Advanced Level Physics by Nelson and Parker
• Elements of Dynamics Part I & II and Dynamics of a Particle & of Rigid Bodies by S.L.Loney
• Maths XI by R.S. Agarwal
• Physical Chemistry by P.Bahadur
• Concepts of Physics Vol I by H.C. Verma
• Concepts of Physics Vol II by H.C. Verma

SAAT 2020 Exam Pattern FAQs

Ques. What is the mode to conduct the SAAT examination?

Ans. SAAT examination will be conducted in online and offline mode.

Ques. What is the total no. of questions asked in the question paper?

Ans. There will be a total of 120 questions in the question paper.

Ques. How many sections will be there in the question paper?

Ans. There are three sections in the question paper.

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics/Biology

Ques. How many questions will be asked from each section?

Ans. Each section will have 40 questions in total.

Ques. What is the marking scheme of SAAT?

Ans. As per the SAAT marking scheme, one question will carry one mark and hence a total of 120 marks.

Ques. Are there any negative markings for incorrect answer/s?

Ans. No, there is not any provision of negative marking for incorrect answer/s.

Ques. What is the duration of the examination?

Ans. A total of 120 minutes is given to the candidate.

Ques. Elaborate the things to be carried for the offline exam?

Ans. The most important things to carry are

• An admit card
• ID proof
• HB pencil or black/blue ballpoint.

SAAT 2026 Admission Process

Step 1: Firstly, Register for the exam by visiting the official website or using the link which is available on this page.

Step 2: Secondly, Validate the email id with code and then fill the application form.

Step 3: Next, Submit the SAAT application form and save that file for future use, till the admit card is not available.

Step 4: Then, the exam authority will release the admit card. The eligible candidates must download the admit card as it is an important document for appearing in the exam.

Step 5: Next, Reach the exam venue and appear for the SAAT entrance exam.

Step 6: After a few days of the completion of the exam SAAT, the result 2026 will be declared. Then, Check the SAAT result on the official website of the University.

Step 7: Only selected candidates will get the chance for future stages of the SAAT 2026 counselling and seat allotment process.

Important Dates of SAAT 2026 Answer Key

• First, Go to the official website of Siksha O Anusandhan University.
• Then, Click on the link that displays,"SAAT 2026 Answer Key"
• After clicking on the link, the answer key of the question paper will be displayed on the screen.
• Then, Download the answer key for future use.

RULES FOR EXAMINATION

• The SAAT – 2026 online examination is held at different centres as per the schedule.
• The examination is an English language test only.
• The examination hall shall be opened to the students half an hour before the examination commences. No student will be allowed to enter the examination hall without a valid admit card and original ID proof submitted at the time of application.
• Students must occupy the allotted seats 15 minutes before the exam starts as per the examination in charge and abiding by the rules of the area.
• In no case, a student shall be allowed to enter the examination hall after the examination starts.
• Candidates should sign in the Attendance Roll sheets in the examination hall, to get themselves present.
• No mobile phone, cellular or electronic devices, pagers, palmtops or Bluetooth systems are allowed.
• You are then required to produce your Hall Ticket and ID proof (which bears your photograph and date of birth) at the registration desk without which entry will not be allowed.
• Certain procedures will be carried out once reaching the examination centre like
• 1. Hall Ticket scanning
• 2. Photograph clicked
• 3. Thumb Impression taken
• 4. Blank sheet provided
• 5. All rough work pages are taken back.
• No student will be allowed to leave the hall until the examination is over.
• Candidates are advised not to talk in between the examination, as it could lead to punishable offence and would even lead to a denial from giving the exam. Any help in this regard will not be entertained.
• Malpractice in any form is detected during or after the examination would lead to not only cancellation of candidature but also more severe punishment as deemed fit by the SAAT–2026 committee.
• Students may not have substitute writers, normally.
• A student wishing to say anything should stand up in his/her seat and remain standing till the invigilator attends him/her. He/she should not leave in any case the seat or make any noise to draw the invigilator’s attention.
• All students are needed to apply & appear in the Siksha O Anusandhan Admissions Test (SAAT) or equivalent qualifying exam(s).
• Then, a separate merit list for all qualifying candidates shall be prepared based on SAAT. In addition to this, separate merit lists will also be drawn for candidates qualifying under each of the reservation categories.
• The reservations should be followed as per the reservation policy mentioned in the Reservation Policy Document.
• The counselling for allotment of seats will be done Online/Offline on a merit and preferential basis as of the candidate. Only selected candidates can get into this process, and they will be notified only after results, and ranks.
• During final admission (dates to be notified after online/offline counselling) all certificates in original will be verified. For records of the Institutes, two sets of attested copies of the certificates and mark sheets etc. will be collected.
• A student selected through counselling for a course is admitted and registered as a student of SOA deemed to be University automatically.

Q. What is the frequency of the exam in a year?

A. The exam happens once a year.

Q. What are the total no. of questions and the duration of the exam?

A. Total Questions: 120 questions
Total Duration: 120 minutes

Q. Can a candidate apply for lateral entry admission?

A. Yes, candidates with diplomas in engineering/ technology/ pharmacy and hotel management are eligible for admission into regular courses under the lateral entry scheme through the SAAT exam.

Q. When will SAAT 2026 be conducted?

A. The exam schedule will be available after the release of official notification.