About SOA

Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA), Bhubaneswar, since its inception in 2007 has been at the forefront of nourishing a learning ambience, encouraging academic research and innovations, and developing well qualified people in all domains. It has been accredited by NAAC (3rd Cycle) with ‘A++’ Grade and has been ranked as 15th best University in the country by NIRF India Rankings 2023. Besides, it has also been ranked 27th in Engineering, 16th in Medical Science, 9th in Dental Science, 8th in Law, 49th in the Research Category and 57th in the Management Categories by NIRF India Rankings 2023.

It has been ranked internationally in 1001-1200 ranking bracket by THE World University Ranking-2023. Apart from this, it has also been ranked in the bracket of 301- 400 in Computer Science and Engineering & Technology; 801+ in Health Science by THE World University Ranking-2023.

It has been ranked internationally in the bracket of 1001-1200 by QS world university ranking of 2023, besides being ranked in 451-500 ranking bracket in QS Asia University Rankings 2023 and 110 by QS world university ranking of 2023.

Engineering, Management, Pharmacy and Hotel Management Programs have been accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA), Govt. of India. The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and its undergraduate program – B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture have been accredited by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The Faculty of Medical Science has been accredited by NABH and the laboratories by NABL.

SOA has been recognized as Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Govt. of India and has also received UGC Section 12(B) status. It has been awarded Dimond University Rating for outstanding performance by QS-I-GAUGE and is recognized as Institution of Happiness (IOH) in the University & College category by QS-I-GAUGE.