As the competition for almost every career field has increased multifold, 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 Exam 2023 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 on the Covid – 19 situation. Here are some important dates of SAAT 2023.
| Event | Date |
| SAAT 2023 Registration | 7 May – 5 June 2023 |
| SAAT Exam 2023 Date – Phase 1 | 23 April – 30 April 2023 |
| SAAT Exam 2023 Date | 9 June – 12 June 2023 |
| SAAT Exam 2023 Result – Phase 1 | TBA |
Also Read: MAT Exam Pattern 2023
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.
SAAT Exam 2023 Eligibility
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 subject. 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. |
Also Read: JEE Main Eligibility
SAAT Exam 2023 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 Redox 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 |
Application Process
SAAT exam 2023 registration form is now available on the official website. Here are the steps to fill the application form:
- Visit the official website of SAAT. (https://www.admission.soa.ac.in/saat)
- Click on the SAAT application 2023 tab.
- Fill in your personal details (Name, date of birth, nationality, mobile number)
- Fill in your educational details.
- Upload the documents (passport photograph)
- Select the course & exam centres.
- Click on submit to complete the application procedure.
- Take a printout for future reference.
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.
- Go to the official website of SAAT
- Click on the admit card notification link.
- Log in using your application no/username & password.
- Tap on the admit card option & admit card will be displayed on your screen.
- Take two printouts of the admit card.
Also Read: CTET Exam
Counselling
The dates for SAAT 2023 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
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 per cent 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% |
Exam Pattern
Here are the key features of the SAAT exam pattern:
- The exam comprises multiple-choice questions.
- The medium of the exam is English.
- It is a computer-based test which is conducted online.
- The 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 |
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 [email protected]
Also Read: How to Prepare for Competitive Exam?
FAQs
For every wrong response, 1 mark is deducted.
No, the SAAT exam is conducted online.
You can get admission into integrated BA + LLB & BBA + LLB
No applicant is allowed to use a calculator in the SAAT exam centers
Hence, we hope that this blog helped you gather the major details about the SAAT exam. If you are preparing for any competitive exam and need assistance, get in touch with our Leverage Edu experts and we’ll provide you with the best tips and tricks on cracking your test successfully and getting into your dream course.
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