OUAT Diploma in Agro-Polytechnic 2026-27: second spot counselling rank cards released today

The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar, today, 9 November 2026, released the intimation cum rank cards for the second spot counselling and admission into the Diploma in Agro-Polytechnic course for the 2026-27 academic year. The release supports further admissions into various diploma programmes offered by the university.

This development follows the initial application and counselling phases for the academic session, which commenced with online applications in June 2026. The Agro Polytechnic diploma programmes aim to provide practical and technical knowledge across several agricultural disciplines to students who have completed their +2 Science education.

Admission Process and Eligibility Criteria

OUAT invited online applications for admission into its Diploma in Agro Polytechnic programmes for the Academic Session 2026-27, which include courses in Agriculture Science, Horticulture Science, Animal Science, and Fishery Science. The selection process for these diploma courses is based on academic merit, with no entrance examination conducted.

Candidates were required to have passed +2 Science or an equivalent examination, securing at least 45% aggregate marks. A relaxation was provided for SC, ST, and PwD categories, who needed a minimum of 40% aggregate marks. In addition, applicants had to be 17 years or above as on 31 December 2026, meaning they must have been born on or before 31 December 2009. The application fee for all categories was ₹750, payable through Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.

Merit Calculation and Tie-Breaking Rules

The merit score for admission into the Diploma in Agro Polytechnic programmes is calculated based on the academic performance in Class 10 (HSC) and +2 Science examinations. Each of these qualifications contributes 50% weightage to the total merit score, resulting in a 100% total merit score.

In cases where candidates have identical merit scores, specific tie-breaking criteria are applied. The primary criterion is higher marks in +2 Science. If a tie persists, higher marks in Class 10 are considered. Should a tie still remain, the candidate with a higher age is given preference for admission.

Key Dates for the 2026-27 Admission Cycle

The admission cycle for the Diploma in Agro Polytechnic 2026-27 began with online applications in June 2026. The application window closed in July, followed by fee payment and the release of initial rank cards and intimation letters. The first phase of counselling and admission took place in early August 2026.

The current release of rank cards for the second spot counselling marks a further step in the admission process. Candidates can access their intimation cum rank cards through the official OUAT admissions portal, https://ouat.ac.in/admissions/. The university is located in Siripur, near Gopabandhu Nagar, Bhubaneswar, approximately 8 km from Biju Patnaik International Airport and 9 km from Bhubaneswar Railway Station.

Further reading

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