OUAT entrance exam pattern 2025 will be released by the exam officials in the official notification on March 1, 2025. Candidates who wish to appear and qualify OUAT exam 2025 must know the exam pattern, marking scheme, and other details of the exam pattern to fully prepare for the exam.
The OUAT 2025 entrance exam pattern is still the same as the previous year according to the official notification. However, in the year 2021, the mode of the OUAT exam was changed from offline/paper-pen-based mode (PBT) to online/computer-based test (CBT) mode.Â
According to the OUAT UG exam pattern, there will be a total of 200 questions for all three sections Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology (66-66 for each subject). The OUAT entrance exam syllabus was also changed and the section on Mental Aptitude was also discontinued and the sectional weights were reduced.
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Q: Â When should I start preparing for OUAT 2024 entrance exam?
It is advisable to start preparing for the OUAT entrance exam 2024 as early as possible. The ideal time to start your preparation is at least 6 months before the exam. This will give you enough time to cover the entire syllabus and revise the concepts thoroughly. However, if you are unable to start your preparation 6 months in advance, you can still prepare well for the exam by following a strict study plan and making the most of the time you have.
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Q: Â What is the marking scheme of OUAT 2024 entrance exam?
The marking scheme for the OUAT 2024 entrance exam is as follows:
- +1 mark* for each correct answer
- No negative marking*
The exam will consist of a total of 200 objective-type questions, divided into four sections:
1. Physics (66 questions)
2. Chemistry (66 questions)
3. Mathematics/Biology (66 questions)
Therefore, each section will carry a maximum of 66 marks.
Upvote Q: Â When did OUAT Entrance exam 2024 notification out?
The OUAT entrance exam 2024 notification was released on March 1, 2024. The official website of the Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) published the notification, which will include all the important details about the exam, such as eligibility criteria, exam date, exam pattern, and syllabus.
It is advisable to keep an eye on the official website of OUAT for regular updates.
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OUAT Exam Pattern 2025 for UG Courses
The test pattern for the OUAT entrance exam 2025 for the Undergraduate courses is given in the below table. The entrance exam is of two hours duration and the total score is 200 marks.Â
| Subject |
Marks |
|---|---|
| Physics |
66 |
| Chemistry |
66 |
| Mathematics/Biology |
68 |
| Total |
200 |
Physics and Chemistry are compulsory subjects and Biology and Mathematics are optional subjects. Candidates will choose the optional subject (either Mathematics or Biology) while submitting the Form-A. As per the choice of optional subjects, the combination of subjects Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) will be available to the candidates for answering at the time of the online examination in CBT mode.
OUAT Entrance Exam 2025 Marking Scheme
| Pattern | Marks |
|---|---|
| Marks awarded for the correct answer | One mark |
| Marks deducted for wrong answer | zero mark |
| Marks awarded for unattempted question | zero mark |
The exam will be conducted for a total of 200 marks.Â
Weightage to Academic Career and Entrance Examination:
A weighted score of candidates will be calculated based on his/her academic career and Entrance Examination as given below:
| Examination | Weightage |
|---|---|
| HSC / equivalent | 25 per cent of marks secured in HSC/ equivalent |
| Class 12/Equivalent | 25 per cent of marks secured in PCM/PCB (whichever is higher) in class 12 Science /equivalent |
| Entrance Examination | 50 percentile score of the entrance marks |
| Total | 100 per cent |
OUAT Exam Pattern for PG & PhD Courses
The entrance exam is of two hours duration and the maximum score one can get in the exam is 100 marks. The exam consists of 40 marks worth of objective-type questions and short-answer-type questions of 60 marks.Â
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