OUAT UG Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit, Education Qualification, Minimum Marks Required

Shankha GhoshUpdated on 18 Mar 2026, 03:08 PM IST

Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology releases the OUAT 2026 eligibility criteria. Students can check the tables below to check OUAT eligibility 2026 or by visiting the official website at ouat.ac.in. To be eligible for OUAT UG, students are required to have qualified Class 12 with PCM or PCB (depending on the course) with at least 50% marks secured (40% for reserved categories).

OUAT UG Eligibility Criteria 2026

Students must be 17 years of age to be eligible for OUAT UG admission 2026. For OUAT PG admission 2026, students must have completed their graduation in relevant fields. Students are advised to read the entire article to learn more about OUAT 2026 eligibility, subject requirements and other important details.

OUAT UG Eligibility Criteria 2026

Course	Educational Qualification (10+2 Science)	Min. Marks (Aggregate)	Age Limit (as of Dec 31, 2026)
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry	Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) OR Biology (PCB)	50% (UR/OBC) 40% (SC/ST/PwD)	Min. 17 Years
B.V.Sc. & A.H. / B.F.Sc.	Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB)	50% (UR/OBC) 40% (SC/ST/PwD)	Min. 17 Years
B.Tech. (Agril. Engg.)	Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM)	50% (UR/OBC) 40% (SC/ST/PwD)	Min. 17 Years
B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science	Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) OR Biology (PCB)	50% (UR/OBC) 40% (SC/ST/PwD)	Min. 17 Years

OUAT PG Eligibility Criteria 2026

Program Level

Minimum Qualification

Min. Marks / OGPA

Masters (M.Sc. / M.Tech / M.V.Sc)

Relevant 4-year Bachelor’s Degree (5.5 years for B.V.Sc. & A.H.) from a recognized University/ICAR

6.60/10.00 OGPA (General)

5.60/10.00 OGPA (SC/ST/PwD)

Doctoral (Ph.D.)

Relevant Master’s Degree in the concerned subject

7.00/10.00 OGPA (General)

6.50/10.00 OGPA (SC/ST/PwD)

OUAT 2026 Additional Eligibility Criteria

Category	Requirement Details
Domicile Status	Must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
Language Proficiency	Must have passed H.S.C. (10th) or equivalent with Odia as a Modern Indian Language (MIL).
Domicile Exceptions	Children of Central/State Government employees serving in Odisha, or children of OUAT employees, are eligible regardless of residency
Physical Standards	For B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry only: • Min. Height: ~163 cm (Male), ~150 cm (Female) • Fitness Test: Must pass a mandatory walking test
Age Limit	Minimum: 17 years (as of Dec 31, 2026) Maximum: No upper age limit specified for UG or PG programs.
Mandatory Application Forms	• Form-A: Required for the Entrance Exam. • Form-B: Required after results/board marks are out (Crucial for rank list inclusion).

OUAT Age Limit 2026

Students must be at least 17 years old to be eligible for OUAT UG admission 2026. There is no age limit for OUAT PG admission 2026.

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OUAT Reservation Policy 2026

The candidates are required to check the OUAT reservation criteria before applying for admission. For the students belonging to the reserved categories, admissions are exempted by 8% from the minimum percentage required. Every participating university follows the rules governed by the Government of India for the reservation policy. If any candidate fails to produce the legitimacy of the OUAT reservation claims, then his/her admissions will be denied by the participating universities.

OUAT UG Reservation 2026

Category	Reservation Percentage
Scheduled Caste (SC)	8%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	12%
Green Card Holders (GCH)	5%
Persons with Disability (PwD)	5%
Wards of Armed Forces Personnel (AFP)	3%
ICAR/VCI Nominees (National Level)	15% to 20%
Western Odisha Development Council (WODC)	10% to 15% (Specific colleges only*)
General / Open Category	Remaining Seats

OUAT PG Reservation 2026

Category	Reservation Percentage
Scheduled Caste (SC)	8%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	12%
Persons with Disability (PwD)	5%
ICAR Nominees (All India Quota)	30%
In-Service Candidates (Govt. Sponsored)	Variable (Based on Departmental Vacancy)

Note: Students applying for OUAT 2026 through reservation must submit their category certificate at the time of counselling, failing to do so will result in them being considered as general students.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the minimum age required to apply for OUAT UG courses 2026?

Candidates must be at least 17 years of age by December 31, 2026, to be eligible for undergraduate programs. However, there is no upper age limit for either UG or PG admissions.

Q: Can students from states other than Odisha apply for OUAT?

Generally, candidates must be permanent residents of Odisha and have passed the 10th standard with Odia as a Modern Indian Language (MIL). Exceptions are made for children of Central/State Government employees serving in Odisha, OUAT employees, or those applying through the ICAR/VCI quota (National Level).

Q: What happens if I forget to submit Form-B for OUAT?

Submission of Form-B is mandatory. Even if you perform well in the entrance exam (Form-A), failure to submit Form-B with your academic details after the results are out will lead to your disqualification from the final rank list.

Q: Are the OUAT eligibility marks the same for all categories?

No. For undergraduate courses, General and OBC candidates must secure at least 50% aggregate marks in their 10+2 (Science). Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories are given a relaxation, requiring a minimum of 40% marks.

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