Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University Courses & Fees 2026: Complete Guide to UG, PG and PhD Programmes Across Nine Institutes
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), founded in 1996 as ITER and granted deemed-university status in 2007, offers a very large catalogue of programmes (reported anywhere from 98 to 160+ by different sources) across nine constituent institutes in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
This guide covers courses, fees and eligibility across each institute, compiled from the official SOA admissions portal and cross-checked against aggregator sources — with explicit ranges wherever sources disagree, which happens frequently and substantially for SOA's fee and placement figures, more so than for most other universities in this series.
Constituent Institutes at SOA
- Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER) — Engineering
- Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital (IMS & SUM Hospital) — Medicine
- Institute of Dental Sciences (IDS) — Dentistry
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPS) — Pharmacy
- Institute of Business and Computer Studies (IBCS) — Management & Computer Applications
- SOA National Institute of Law (SNIL) — Law
- Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IAS) — Agriculture
- School of Hotel Management (SHM) — Hospitality
- SUM Nursing College (SNC) — Nursing
At least one source referenced apparently rebranded institute names (IMBA, ISHA, IPS, SOLS, KSBS) without a clear mapping to the institutes above — this was not independently confirmed for this guide, so the original, more consistently-sourced names (per Wikipedia) are used throughout.
SOA Courses List 2026 — At a Glance
| Course Category | Institute | Approx. Total Tuition Fee (aggregator-reported) | Broad Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (7+ branches + emerging specialisations) | ITER | ₹9.16 L – 13.4 L (range disagrees sharply across sources) | Class 12 with PCM; SAAT or JEE Main |
| MBBS | IMS & SUM Hospital | ₹23.31 L – 99.75 L (extremely wide range across sources) | Class 12 with PCB; NEET UG |
| BDS | IDS | ~₹27.50 L (as reported) | Class 12 with PCB; NEET UG |
| B.Pharm | SPS | Check official portal | Class 12 with PCB/PCM; SAAT or NEET (as applicable) |
| BBA / BCA | IBCS | Check official portal | Class 12 merit; SAAT |
| BA LL.B. (Hons.) | SNIL | Check official portal | Class 12; SAAT or CLAT |
| B.Sc. Agriculture | IAS | Check official portal | Class 12 Science stream; SAAT |
| BHM | SHM | Check official portal | Class 12; SAAT |
| B.Sc. Nursing | SNC | Check official portal | Class 12 Science stream; SAAT |
| M.Tech / MCA | ITER | ₹2.56 L – 3.84 L (2-3 yrs, as reported) | Relevant graduate degree; GATE or SAAT (PG) |
| M.Pharm | SPS | ~₹2.76 L (2 yrs, as reported) | B.Pharm; GPAT or SAAT (PG) |
| MBA/PGDM | IBCS | Check official portal | Graduation; CAT/XAT/MAT or SAAT (PG) |
| PhD (multiple disciplines) | All institutes | Check official portal | Relevant master's degree |
Figures above are aggregator-reported ranges and vary meaningfully by admission cycle, institute and source — always confirm the exact number on SOA's official fee-structure page, or the relevant institute's own page, before publishing or relying on any figure.
Course-Wise Breakdown
Jump to your programme:
B.Tech at SOA (ITER)
SOA's engineering institute, ITER, offers B.Tech across 7+ core branches (Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Science & Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering) plus newer, emerging specialisations (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Data Science, Internet of Things, Biotechnology).
Admission is via SAAT (SOA's own entrance test) or JEE Main scores. Fee figures disagree sharply across sources — the most commonly cited total is ₹9.16 lakh for the full 4-year programme, though sources disagree, with one citing up to ₹13.4 lakh for emerging specialisations, and another citing a much lower ₹4.8-5 lakh specifically for CSE/IT/AI-ML.
MBBS and BDS at SOA (IMS & SUM Hospital, IDS)
MBBS, offered through the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital (which also functions as a working teaching hospital), admits via NEET UG and is reported to have 150 seats. BDS, through the Institute of Dental Sciences, similarly admits via NEET UG.
Fee figures for both programmes show real disagreement — MBBS most strikingly, with reported totals ranging from ₹23.31 lakh to ₹99.75 lakh, a discrepancy of more than ₹75 lakh that should be resolved by direct confirmation with the institute before any financial decision.
B.Pharm and M.Pharm at SOA (SPS)
The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers B.Pharm and M.Pharm. Specific B.Pharm fee figures were not consistently available across the sources reviewed; M.Pharm (2 years) is reported at approximately ₹2.76 lakh by one source.
BBA, BCA and MBA at SOA (IBCS)
The Institute of Business and Computer Studies offers BBA, BCA, MBA/PGDM and MCA. MBA admits via CAT, XAT, MAT or SAAT (PG); specific fee figures for MBA were not consistently available across the sources reviewed, while MCA (3 years) is reported at approximately ₹3.84 lakh by one source.
BA LL.B. (Hons.) at SOA (SNIL)
The SOA National Institute of Law offers a 5-year integrated BA LL.B. (Hons.) programme, admitted via SAAT or CLAT scores. Specific fee figures were not consistently available across the sources reviewed — confirm directly with SNIL.
B.Sc. Agriculture, BHM and B.Sc. Nursing at SOA (IAS, SHM, SNC)
SOA's remaining three constituent institutes offer B.Sc. Agriculture (Institute of Agricultural Sciences), BHM (School of Hotel Management), and B.Sc. Nursing (SUM Nursing College), all primarily admitted via SAAT. Specific fee figures for these programmes were not consistently available across the sources reviewed for this guide — confirm directly with the relevant institute.
M.Tech, MD/MS, MDS and PhD at SOA
M.Tech (ITER) is reported at approximately ₹2.56 lakh for the full 2-year programme by one source, admitted via GATE or SAAT (PG). MD/MS (IMS & SUM Hospital) and MDS (IDS) admit via NEET PG and NEET MDS respectively. PhD admission requires a relevant master's degree and follows the university's own research-admission process, open across all nine constituent institutes.
How to Apply for SOA Courses
- Visit the official SOA admissions website (soa.ac.in) and start a new application for your chosen programme and constituent institute.
- Register with a mobile number or email ID.
- Fill in academic and personal details, and upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee online (specific amount not consistently reported — confirm on the portal).
- Take SAAT, or submit a valid national-level exam score (JEE Main, NEET, CLAT, CAT/XAT-family, GATE, GPAT) as applicable to your chosen programme, then participate in the university's own counselling process.
Frequently Asked Questions
B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering (and its AI/ML, Cyber Security and Data Science specialisations) at ITER is SOA's most popular engineering programme; reported placement figures vary enormously across sources — check the Placements section for the full range and confirm officially before relying on any number.
Yes — MBBS through the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, and BDS through the Institute of Dental Sciences, both admitted via NEET UG.
Minimum eligibility is reported inconsistently across sources (45% or 60% aggregate, depending on the source, for B.Tech) — confirm the exact current-cycle bar for your specific programme.
SAAT across most institutes; JEE Main for B.Tech; NEET UG/PG/MDS/SS for medical and dental programmes; GATE for M.Tech; GPAT for M.Pharm; CLAT for Law; and CAT/XAT/MAT for MBA.
Yes — reportedly based on Class 10/12/graduation marks and SAAT performance, though detailed eligibility and amounts were not consistently published across the sources reviewed for this guide.
Reported inconsistently across sources, ranging from roughly 98 to over 160 programmes combined across all nine constituent institutes and all degree levels (UG, PG, PhD).