OUAT UG admission 2026: vacancy position after spot counselling released

The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) released the vacancy position of undergraduate (U.G.) seats on its official website, ouat.ac.in, on October 5, 2026. This release follows the U.G. spot counselling and admission process conducted on the same date for the 2026-27 academic session.

The university had rescheduled the U.G. Spot Counselling to October 5, 2026, from its initial date of September 30, 2026. The vacancy position aims to inform candidates about the available seats after this round of admissions.

UG Spot Counselling and Admission Schedule

The spot counselling and admission process for undergraduate courses concluded on October 5, 2026. Candidates had until September 22, 2026, to complete their online registration for the OUAT UG Spot Counselling 2026-27. The university’s UG Prospectus 2026-27 specifies that vacancy positions are to be displayed both outside the counselling venue and on the official website at the end of each counselling day.

The admission cycle for the 2026-27 academic year commenced with the availability of Application Form-A for +2 Science candidates from April 17, 2026, to May 11, 2026. The Entrance Examination (CBT mode) for these candidates was held from June 9, 2026, to June 11, 2026, with ranks declared on July 24, 2026. Counselling and admissions for +2 Science candidates were conducted from August 10, 2026, to August 20, 2026, and classes commenced on September 1, 2026.

Key Dates FOR UG Admission 2026-27

The admission process for the 2026-27 academic session involved several stages, including online application submissions, entrance examinations, and counselling rounds. The OUAT UG Common Entrance Examination-2026 results were previously announced, and rank cards were made available for download.

For Agro-Polytechnic passout students, the Entrance Examination (Offline) was held on July 7, 2026. Their weightage and rank were declared on August 3, 2026, with counselling and admission taking place on August 20, 2026. Orientation programmes and class commencement for these students also began on September 1, 2026.

Fee Structure FOR Undergraduate Courses

The OUAT offers a range of undergraduate programmes in agriculture and allied sciences. The fee structure for the 2026-27 academic session varies by course and category, as outlined in the UG Prospectus 2026-27. For a general seat in B.V.Sc. & A.H., the fees are ₹88,000, while for B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, Horticulture, B.Tech.(Ag. Engg.), Forestry, B.F.Sc., and B.Sc.(Hons.) Community Science, the general seat fees are ₹59,000.

The university, established in 1962 under the Orissa Act, 20 of 1961, offers education across various disciplines including Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Fishery Science, Community Science, and Forestry. Prof. Pravat Kumar Roul assumed the role of Vice Chancellor on September 9, 2022.

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