Master of Science [M.Sc] (Soil Science) From SOA University, Bhubaneswar

Aspirants seeking admission to the program must fulfill following Criteria:-

Academic Requirement:

• Passed B.Sc. (Agriculture) / B.Sc. (Horticulture) from any recognized University by State and Central Government

• The Candidate must have passed Bachelor degree examination securing Overall Grade Point Average (OGPA) of at least 6.60/10.00 in ten-point scale, 5.88/9.00 in nine-point scale, 5.22/8.00 in eight point scale, 4.57/7.00 in seven point scale, 3.92/6.00 in six point- scale, 3.25/5.00 in five-point scale, 2.60/4.00 in four-point scale for General and OBC categories whereas for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, the said requirement is an OGPA of at least 5.60/10.00, 4.98/9.00 in nine-point scale, 4.42/8.00 in eight point scale, 3.87/7.00 in seven point scale, 3.32/6.00 in six point- scale, 2.75/5.00, 2.20/4.00. In other cases, where grade points are not awarded and only marks are awarded, the candidate must have secured at least 60% marks for General and OBC categories whereas for SC/ST/ PwBD categories the requirement is 50% marks. (Please note that equivalence between OGPA and % marks will not be acceptable). There will be no rounding-off of the OGPA/percentage of marks of qualifying examination while deciding the basic eligibility of any candidate for admission e.g. if a candidate obtained 49.99% marks in his/her qualifying examination, then it will not be rounded-off to 50%.

• Minimum age limit is 19 year as on 31.08.2024. No relaxation in age limit.

• ICAR / Departmental candidates sponsored by State Govt. and Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University) employees to be admitted as in-service candidates are exempted from appearing at Entrance Examination.

Note:-

• Caution Money (One-time & refundable) – Rs 5,000
• Counseling Fees (One time & non-refundable) – Rs 1,000
• Admission Fees (One time & non-refundable) –  Rs 4,000
• Institute Caution Money (One-time & refundable) – Rs 5,000