The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology has started accepting applications for its undergraduate programmes. Students who have passed their Intermediate examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and secured at least 50% marks are eligible to apply.

The final date to complete the OUAT 2026 application form, including corrections, is May 11. Applicants will be able to pay the application fee until May 12. The OUAT 2026 entrance examination will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) across the state during the first week of June.

The University issues a common prospectus for two categories of applicants, listed below:

1.     10+2 passed 

2.      Agro-Polytechnic Passed 

All important dates related to various stages of the examination will be provided in the prospectus. While the application process has already started, the detailed prospectus is yet to be released. The OUAT exam offers admission to seven different courses.

Steps to Apply for OUAT 2026 Exam

Candidates can follow the steps below to complete the application process online:

Part 1 – Registration (Email ID and Mobile Number)

• Visit OUAT- www.lokaseba-odisha.in

• Enter your Mobile Number and Email ID

• OTP will be sent to both your Mobile Number and Email ID

• Enter both OTPs separately

• Fill in the Captcha as displayed on the screen

• Click on Login

• You will be redirected to the application page where instructions will be displayed

Part 2 – Filling the OUAT 2026 Application Form

Candidates need to provide the following details:

• Personal details

• Address information

• Reservation quota details

• Preferred exam centre

• Domicile information

• Subject selection for entrance examination

• Declaration

Additionally, candidates must upload scanned copies of their passport-size photograph and signature.

List of Courses Offered Under OUAT 2026

Candidates can check the courses and eligibility details below:

Name of the Course | Subjects in +2
Science/equivalent | Minimum Qualification
B.Sc.(Hons.) Agriculture | *P.C.M. or P.C.B. | +2 Science / equivalent with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate including extra optional for UR category. For SC/ST/ PwD/PMSSS/Kashmiri Migrant /Kashmiri Pandit (Non Migrant) /Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non Migrant) candidates, it is 40%.
For Agro Polytechnic students of OUAT, it is 45% for UR category and 40% for SC/ ST/PwD candidates in +2 Science/ Equivalent and 50% in Diploma in Agro polytechnic.
B.Sc.(Hons.) Forestry | P.C.M. or P.C.B.
B.Sc.(Hons.) Horticulture | P.C.M. or P.C.B.
B.V.Sc. & A.H. | P.C.B./ Bt
B. Tech.(Agril. Engg.) | P.C.M.
B.F.Sc. | P.C.B.
B.Sc.(Hons.) Community Science | P.C.M. or P.C.B.

Note: All dates mentioned are tentative and subject to change at any time.