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NIRF 2025 #25 OverallNIRF 2025 #15 UniversityDeemed

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, OdishaEstd. 1996UGC, NAAC8000 intakeDeemed University (UGC)
Fees / year
₹2L - ₹6L
Median salary
₹6 LPA
Placed
89.8%
NIRF Overall
#25
Established
1996

About Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), Bhubaneswar

Siksha O Anusandhan (SOA), established in 1996, is a prominent deemed university located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, ranked 25th overall in NIRF 2025 rankings. SOA offers programs across engineering, medicine, dental sciences, pharmacy, nursing, management, law, biotechnology, and agricultural sciences through its constituent institutes. The university is known for its strong research output and has been recognized as a Category I university by UGC. SOA's Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER) is particularly well-regarded for its engineering programs. The university has established collaborations with international universities and maintains active research programs in nanotechnology, biotechnology, and medical sciences. SOA's placement cell facilitates campus recruitment from over 300 companies, providing diverse career opportunities for graduates.

Highlights

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Established
1996
Institution type
Deemed
Location
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Affiliation
Deemed University (UGC)
Approvals
UGC, NAAC
NIRF 2025
#25 Overall, #15 University, #9 Dental
Median salary
₹6 LPA4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Placement rate
89.8%4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Students enrolled
19,1222023–24
Website
soa.ac.in

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category. It lists this college as Siksha `O` Anusandhan.

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)

Placements

4-year UG programmes, 2023–24

89.8%

Placement rate

₹6 LPA

Median salary

2,218

placed of 2,471 graduates

237

went on to higher studies

2,218 of the 2,471 students who graduated from Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), Bhubaneswar's 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (89.8%), at a median salary of ₹6 LPA. 237 went on to higher studies.

Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

8.6%

of students reimbursed

1,646

students with full tuition reimbursed

In 2023–24, 1,646 of 19,122 students at Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), Bhubaneswar (8.6%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

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Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), Bhubaneswar: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NIRF ranking of Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), Bhubaneswar?

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), Bhubaneswar is ranked #9 in Dental, #10 in Law, #15 in Medical, #15 among universities, #22 in Engineering, #25 overall, #49 for research and #66 in Management.

How are placements at Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), Bhubaneswar?

In the data Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), Bhubaneswar submitted to NIRF 2025, 2,218 of the 2,471 students who graduated from its 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (89.8%), at a median salary of ₹6 LPA. Another 237 went on to higher studies.

Is Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), Bhubaneswar a government or private institution?

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), Bhubaneswar is a deemed-to-be university in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, established in 1996. It is affiliated to Deemed University (UGC).

Which bodies approve or accredit Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), Bhubaneswar?

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), Bhubaneswar lists approval or accreditation from UGC and NAAC.

Do students at Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), Bhubaneswar get scholarships or fee waivers?

In 2023–24, 1,646 of its 19,122 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 10 through state and central government schemes and 1,636 by the institution (NIRF 2025 data).

How many students study at Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), Bhubaneswar?

19,122 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 57.9% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).

Sources

Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Courses and fees: as listed for Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), Bhubaneswar on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 9 November 2026.

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