OUAT Diploma in Agro-polytechnic 2026-27: report for 2nd spot counselling on 6 November

The Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT) is holding its second spot counselling and admission for Diploma in Agro-polytechnic courses for the academic session 2026-27 today, 6 November 2026. The counselling is scheduled from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Conference Hall, 2nd Floor, OUAT Administrative Building, Siripur, Bhubaneswar-3.

This second round of admissions aims to fill 65 vacant seats that remained after the first spot counselling and admission, which took place on 16 October 2026. OUAT issued a notice regarding this second counselling on 3 November 2026, under notice number ACD-I-ADM-0010/2022-26/ 17613 /UAT.

Eligibility and Application Process for Second Spot Counselling

Candidates who were awarded a rank in the first spot counselling but did not secure admission, as well as those who registered for spot counselling but could not take admission on 16 October 2026, are eligible to participate in this second round. All 65 vacant seats will be filled under the unreserved category, making applicants from all categories eligible.

Eligible candidates will be issued a rank-cum-intimation card to participate in the counselling. Admission is contingent upon the availability of seats and the candidate’s eligibility after the verification of original documents, as outlined in the Prospectus 2026-27. Candidates who fail to submit the required original documents or do not meet the eligibility criteria will be denied admission.

Required Documents and Fees

Applicants must bring a Demand Draft (D.D) of Rs. 9,000/- from any Nationalized Bank, drawn in favour of ‘Comptroller, OUAT, Bhubaneswar’ and payable at Bhubaneswar. This amount is required at the time of admission for all Diploma in Agro-Polytechnic courses.

A thorough list of documents is required for verification. This includes a printout of the online submitted application form, mark sheets and certificates of 10th and +2 Science/equivalent, College Leaving Certificate, Conduct Certificate, Migration Certificate, documents for any reserved category (if applicable), Domicile/Residential Certificate (if applicable), Medical Certificate, Self-declaration for discontinuation of study, Aadhaar Card, and five passport size colour photographs. Detailed guidelines, eligibility criteria, and required documents are available on the OUAT website, www.ouat.ac.in.

Selection Criteria and Vacant Seats

The selection process for the Diploma in Agro-polytechnic courses is based on the percentage of marks secured in H.S.C/equivalent and +2 Science/equivalent examinations, with a 50:50 weightage. In the event of a tie in merit, candidates with higher marks in +2 Science/equivalent will be given preference, followed by those with higher marks in the 10th standard. The minimum age for admission is 17 years as of 31 December 2026, meaning candidates must be born on or before 31 December 2009.

The 65 vacant seats are distributed across various Agro-polytechnic Centres and courses. These two-year Diploma courses are offered in Agriculture Science, Horticulture Science, Animal Science, and Fishery Science at ten Agro-Polytechnic Centres under OUAT, which was established in 1962.

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