Publish 7^th May, 2025

By Publisher Raisoni

Who can take the Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University Admission Test (SAAT) 2025?

To be eligible to take the SAAT test for B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Students should have completed their 10+2 education with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics as their main subjects.
• Students should have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in 10+2 or equivalent examinations
• Students should have passed their 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.

It's worth noting that, Eligibility criteria for other courses might differ from the criteria mentioned above. It's always recommended to check the university's eligibility criteria on its official website or by contacting its admission department.

SOA University considers the marks scored in the SAAT exam as one of the most important factors in the selection process for the B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture program, so students who perform well in the SAAT exam and meet the eligibility criteria will have a better chance of getting admitted to the program. This simply implies that scoring well on the SAAT is not enough; fulfilling the other criteria is also a primary factor of consideration before the final admissions take place.

How to appear for the SAAT Exam 2025?

To take the SAAT test 2025, students will need to follow these general steps

• Visit the official website of Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University (SOA) and look for the SAAT 2025 application form.
• Fill out the application form with all the required personal and educational information.
• Upload the required documents, such as 10th and 12th mark sheets, passport size photograph, and signature, as per the instructions provided on the website
• Pay the application fee online using a credit card, debit card, or net banking.
• The application form needs to be submitted, and a printout must be kept for later use!

Once the application process is complete, students will need to wait for the announcement of the SAAT 2025 exam date. The University will notify the students about the exam's date, time, and location, and for more details or admission visits our GHRU Saikheda University.

SAAT Exam Dates 2025

While the final dates are not out yet, check out the tentative exam dates for SAAT 2025 as follows:

• The online application form will be made available by 2nd week of February 2025
• Online application form submissions will begin in the first week of February 2025 (Phase 1)
• The deadline for submission of application forms is the 2nd week of April 2025
• The admit cards will be released in 4th week of April 2025.
• The test dates for the SAAT exam have been set for the 1st week of May 2025
• Announcement of results has been tentatively set for the 4th week of May 2025
• The counseling process is set to be in May/ June 2025

Exam Pattern for the SAAT 2025

The exam consists of two papers – Paper 1 and Paper 2. Both papers will be of objective type and will consist of multiple choice questions. The duration of the SAAT exam will amount to up to 2 hours. The total number of questions included in the exam will be 120.

Paper 1: This paper will consist of questions from Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English, as these are the basic subjects that need to be studied for the SAAT.

Paper 2: This paper will consist of questions from Agriculture, Environmental Science, Horticulture, and Agronomy. This paper will dive better into the area of specialization that you want to pursue, being BSc Hons. Agriculture, in this case.

Syllabus for the SAAT 2025

Paper 1:

• Biology: This paper will comprise questions from topics such as Taxonomy, Cell Biology, Genetics, Human Physiology, Ecology, Evolution, and Human Health.
• Physics:This paper will comprise questions from topics such as Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Waves, Thermodynamics, Optics, and Electronics.
• Chemistry:This paper will comprise questions from topics such as Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and Biochemistry.
• Mathematics:This paper will comprise questions from topics such as Calculus, Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry.
• English This paper will comprise questions from topics such as Grammar, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Writing Skills, and Literature.

Paper 2:

• Agriculture: This paper will comprise questions from topics such as Soil Science, Crop Physiology, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Economics, and Agricultural Extension.
• Environmental Science: This paper will comprise questions from topics such as Ecology, Biodiversity, Environmental Pollution, and Conservation.
• Horticulture: This paper will comprise questions from topics such as Plant Propagation, Plant Breeding, Plant Nutrition, and Plant Protection.
• Agronomy:This paper will comprise questions from topics such as Crop Production, Soil Management, Plant Breeding, and Plant Protection.

Conclusion

The SAAT test is a very competitive examination that needs practice, planning, and execution with a good time management tactic. Your best bet to prepare for the exam is to get your sources in order (books, notes, flashcards, etc.) and start from the basics. Once you revise all the required topics at least once, move on to solving sample papers and mock tests. This will help you identify areas that need improvement and give you a better hold on your time management. Do not leave the preparation for the last month or the last stage. Work on it little by little from the very beginning.

Work on grasping the concepts better and not merely on understanding them. Find correlation factors between the concepts and real life to retain them better.

Additionally, do not forget to regularly check the website for updates and new information that might come up!