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{{Short description|Deemed to be University at Odisha, India}}
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{{Infobox university
{{Infobox university
| name           = Siksha 'O' Anusandhan
| name                   = Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University)
| native_name     =  
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| other_names     =  
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| image           = Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan.png
| image                 = Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan.png
| motto           = Strive. Observe. Adapt.
| image_size            = 170px
| former_name     = Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University<br/>SOA University
| motto                 = Strive {{!}} Observe {{!}} Adapt
| established     = 1995
| former_name           = Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University
| type           = [[Private University|Private]] [[Deemed university]]
| established           = 1996
| founder        = Manojranjan Nayak
| founder                = Dr.  Manojranjan Nayak         
| chancellor      = Khageswar Pradhan
| chancellor            = [[Amit Banerjee (academic)|Dr. Amit Banerjee]]
| vice_chancellor = A. K. Mahapatra
| vice_chancellor        = Dr. Pradipta Kumar Nanda
| students       = 13,917<ref name=nirf_stud>{{cite web |title=NIRF 2021 |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/nirfpdfcdn/2021/pdf/Overall/IR-O-U-0363.pdf |publisher=NIRF}}</ref>
| type                   = [[Private university|Private]] [[Deemed university]]
| undergrad       = 10,982<ref name=nirf_stud/>
| students               = 14,033<ref name=nirf_stud>{{cite web |title=NIRF 2021 |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/nirfpdfcdn/2022/pdf/Overall/IR-O-U-0363.pdf |publisher=NIRF}}</ref>
| postgrad       = 1,930<ref name=nirf_stud/>
| undergrad             = 11,813<ref name=nirf_stud/>
| doctoral       = 1,005<ref name=nirf_stud/>
| postgrad               = 2,220<ref name=nirf_stud/>
| faculty         = 1,393<ref name=nirf_stud/>
| doctoral               = 1,141<ref name=nirf_stud/>
| administrative_staff =  
| faculty               = 1,081<ref name=nirf_stud/>
| city           = [[Bhubaneswar]]
| administrative_staff   =  
| state           = [[Odisha]]
| city                   = [[Bhubaneswar]]
| country         = India
| state                 = [[Odisha]]
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| country               = [[India]]
| campus         = [[Urban area|Urban]]<br/>{{Small|{{convert|200|acre|km2}}}}
| coor                   = {{coord|20.2590372|N|85.79181|E|format=dms|type:edu_region:IN-OR|display=inline, title}}
| academic_affiliations = {{hlist|[[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]]|[[AICTE]]|[[Bar Council of India|BCI]]|[[Dental Council of India|DCI]]|[[Pharmacy Council of India|PCI]]|[[National Medical Commission|NMC]]|[[Indian Nursing Council|INC]]|[[ Indian Council of Agricultural Research|ICAR]]}}
| campus                 = [[Urban area|Urban]]
| accreditation   = {{hlist|[[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]]|[[National Board of Accreditation|NBA]]}}
| campus_size            = {{convert|127|acre|km2}}
| website         = {{url|https://www.soa.ac.in}}
| academic_affiliations = {{hlist|[[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]]|[[All India Council for Technical Education|AICTE]]|[[Bar Council of India|BCI]]|[[Dental Council of India|DCI]]|[[Pharmacy Council of India|PCI]]|[[National Medical Commission|NMC]]|[[Indian Nursing Council|INC]]|[[Indian Council of Agricultural Research|ICAR]]|[[Veterinary Council of India|VCI]]}}
| accreditation         = {{hlist|[[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]]|[[National Board of Accreditation|NBA]]}}
| website               = {{URL|https://www.soa.ac.in}}
}}
}}


'''Siksha 'O' Anusandhan''' ('''SOA'''), formerly '''Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University (SOA University)''', is a [[Private university|private]] [[deemed university]] located at [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Odisha]], India.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University - SOA Bhubaneswar {{!}} ITER Bhubaneswar|url=https://www.collegedekho.com/colleges/soa-siksha-o-anusandhan-university-bhubaneswar|access-date=2021-04-13|website=CollegeDekho|language=en}}</ref> The [[university]] is composed of nine [[Academic degree|degree-granting]] schools and [[institutes|colleges]] and has a student body of around 15,000. Many of SOA's programs are nationally accredited, including engineering, medicine, pharmacy, business, nursing, biotechnology, science, humanities, environment, nano technology, materials science, agriculture and law.
'''Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA)''', formerly '''Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University (SOA University)''' ({{Translation|'''Education and Research University (ERU)'''}}), is a [[Private university|private]] [[deemed university]] in [[Bhubaneswar|Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University - SOA Bhubaneswar {{!}} ITER Bhubaneswar|url=https://www.collegedekho.com/colleges/soa-siksha-o-anusandhan-university-bhubaneswar|access-date=2021-04-13|website=CollegeDekho|language=en}}</ref> Many of the programs are nationally accredited, such as engineering, medicine, pharmacy, business, nursing, biotechnology, science, humanities, environment, nano technology, materials science, agriculture and law.


== History ==
== History ==
It was founded as Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER) in 1997 at [[Bhubaneswar]] and it received [[AICTE]] approval for [[Bachelor of Technology|B.Tech]]. Since its inception it was affiliated to [[Utkal University]]. Subsequently, it was affiliated to [[Biju Patnaik University of Technology]] (BPUT) between 2002 and 2007.
SOA was founded as the Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER) in 1996 at [[Bhubaneswar]] and received [[All India Council for Technical Education|AICTE]] approval for [[Bachelor of Technology|B.Tech]]. SOA was affiliated with [[Utkal University]] from its inception. Between 2002 and 2007, SOA was affiliated with [[Biju Patnaik University of Technology]] (BPUT).


Recognizing its contribution to technical and professional education the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] (UGC), in 2007, declared Siksha 'O' Anusandhan as a [[Deemed to be University]] by the U/S 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. In 2007, the Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER), [[Bhubaneswar]] became a constituent institute of Siksha O Anusandhan University. Institutes, schools, and departments of SOA University are spread over {{convert|200|acre|km2}} campuses in the city of [[Bhubaneswar]].
Recognizing its contribution to technical and professional education, the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] (UGC) declared Siksha 'O' Anusandhan a [[Deemed university|Deemed to be University]] in 2007 by the U/S 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. In 2007, the Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER), [[Bhubaneswar]] became a constituent institute of Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University. Institutes, schools, and departments of SOA are spread over {{convert|127|acre|km2}} of campuses in the city of [[Bhubaneswar]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-04 |title=Siksha 'O' Anusandhan |url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/siksha-o-anusandhan |access-date=2023-10-16 |website=Times Higher Education (THE) |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=QS I-GAUGE - Siksha O Anusandhan |url=https://www.igauge.in/rating/siksha-o-anusandhan |access-date=2023-10-16 |website=www.igauge.in}}</ref>
 
SOA has been granted Category-II Graded Autonomy Status by University Grants Commission in 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://soauniversity.ac.in/home/soa/about-soa-university|title=About SOA|publisher=soauniversity.ac.in|access-date=29 April 2016}}</ref>


==Academics==
==Academics==
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan has nine degree-granting schools and [[colleges|institutes]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soauniversity.ac.in/home/soa/institutes |title=Institutes (Colleges), Schools & Departments - SOA University - Academics |publisher=soauniversity.ac.in|access-date=29 April 2016}}</ref> that offer [[Academic major|undergraduate]] programs in engineering, medicine, pharmacy, business, nursing, biotechnology, agriculture and law; [[Graduate school|graduate]] programs in engineering, medicine, pharmacy, business, nursing, biotechnology, science, humanities, environment, nano technology, materials science, agriculture and law;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soauniversity.ac.in/home/soa/ug-and-pg-programs-offered|title=Undergraduate and Graduate Programs - SOA University|publisher=soauniversity.ac.in|access-date=29 April 2016}}</ref> and [[doctorate|doctoral]] degrees in the above areas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soauniversity.ac.in/home/soa/phd-programme-0|title=PhD Program - SOA University|publisher=soauniversity.ac.in|access-date=29 April 2016}}</ref>
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan has nine degree-granting schools and [[College|institutes]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.research.soa.ac.in/ |title=Institutes (Colleges), Schools & Departments - SOA University - Academics |publisher=soa.ac.in|access-date=22 March 2023}}</ref> that offer [[Academic major|undergraduate]] programs in engineering, medicine, pharmacy, business, nursing, biotechnology, agriculture and law; [[Postgraduate education|graduate]] programs in engineering, medicine, pharmacy, business, nursing, biotechnology, science, humanities, environment, nano technology, materials science, agriculture and law;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soa.ac.in/|title=Undergraduate and Graduate Programs - SOA University|publisher=soa.ac.in|access-date=22 March 2023}}</ref> and [[doctorate|doctoral]] degrees in the above areas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soa.ac.in/|title=PhD Program - SOA University|publisher=soa.ac.in|access-date=22 March 2023}}</ref>


===Admissions===
===Admissions===


Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Admission Test (SAAT), a national level entrance test is conducted by the university every year to select bright students. The test is being conducted for undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered through its constituent institutes/schools.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soauniversity.ac.in/home/soa/saat|title= UG and PG and PhD Admissions - SOA University|publisher=soauniversity.ac.in|access-date=29 April 2016}}</ref>
Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Admission Test (SAAT), a national level entrance test, is conducted by the university every year to select bright students. The test is conducted for undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered through its constituent institutes and schools.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://admission.soa.ac.in|title= UG, PG and PhD Admissions - SOA Deemed to be University|publisher=admission.soa.ac.in|access-date=22 March 2023}}</ref>


The university grants scholarships to meritorious and needy students.
The university grants scholarships to meritorious and disadvantaged students.
 
===Accreditation===
 
SOA has been accredited (2nd Cycle) by the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] (NAAC) with a score of 3.35 and an 'A+' grade.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://naac.gov.in/newres1k.asp |title=NAAC |quote= The Accreditation Results of Deemed to be Universiteis approved by the Executive Committee on 16th November, 2015. |access-date=14 April 2016}}</ref>


===Rankings===
===Rankings===
{{Infobox India university ranking
{{Infobox India university ranking
| NIRF_U_2021 = 20
| QS_A_2023 = 451-500
| NIRF_O_2021 = 37
| THE_W_2023 = 1001–1200
| NIRF_M_2021 = 21
| THES_A_2022 = 401–500
| NIRF_E_2021 = 32
| THES_E_2022 = 501+
| NIRF_D_2021 = 14
|NIRF_O_2024=24|NIRF_R_2024=50|NIRF_U_2024=14|NIRF_E_2024=26|NIRF_M_2024=21|NIRF_L_2024=9|NIRF_D_2024=9}}
}}
 
The [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) ranked Siksha 'O' Anusandhan 37th overall in India,<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_O_2021/> 20th among universities<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_U_2021/> and 21st in the medical ranking<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_M_2021/> in 2021.
The [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) ranked Siksha 'O' Anusandhan 24th overall in India, 14th among universities, 26th in the engineering, 62nd in the management, 21st in the medical ranking, 50th in the Research, 9th in Dental and 9th in the Law in 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NIRF 2024 |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/nirfpdfcdn/2024/pdf/Report/IR2024_Report.pdf}}</ref>


===Science and research===
===Science and research===


Research at Siksha 'O' Anusandhan is headed by a dean with the other faculty members. Currently{{when|date=April 2018}} more than 600 research scholars are pursuing their [[Ph.D.]]s and 247 of them have been awarded doctorates. Currently, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan has thirteen research centres for basic and fundamental research.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soauniversity.ac.in/home/research/research-centers|title= Research centres - SOA University|publisher=soauniversity.ac.in|access-date=29 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Research at SOA|url=https://www.soa.ac.in/research|access-date=2021-05-14|website=SOA {{!}} SIKSHA 'O' ANUSANDHAN|language=en-IN}}</ref>
Research at Siksha 'O' Anusandhan is headed by a dean. As of 2023, more than 1000 research scholars were pursuing [[Doctor of Philosophy|Ph.D.s]] and 599 had been awarded doctorates. Siksha 'O' Anusandhan has sixteen research centres for basic and fundamental research.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.research.soa.ac.in/centers|title= Research centres - SOA University|publisher=soa.ac.in|access-date=22 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Research at SOA|url=https://www.research.soa.ac.in/|access-date=2023-03-22|website=SOA {{!}} SIKSHA 'O' ANUSANDHAN|language=en-IN}}</ref>


==Constituent Units==
==Constituent Units==
*Centre for Biotechnology (CBT)
*Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IAS)
*Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IAS)
*Institute of Business and Computer Studies (IBCS)  
*Institute of Business and Computer Studies (IBCS)  
*Institute of Dental Sciences (IDS)
*Institute of Dental Sciences (IDS)
*Institute of Medical Sciences and Sum Hospital (IMS & SUM Hospital)
*[[Institute of Medical Sciences and Sum Hospital|Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital]] (IMS & SUM Hospital)
*Institute of Technical Education and Research ( ITER)
*Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER)
*Institute of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (IVS & AH)
*School of Hotel Management (SHM)  
*School of Hotel Management (SHM)  
*SOA National Institute of Law (SNIL)
*SOA National Institute of Law (SNIL)
*School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPS)  
*School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPS)  
*Sum Nursing College (SNC)
*SUM Nursing Colleges (SNC)


=== Institute of Technical Education and Research ===
=== Institute of Technical Education and Research ===
The Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER) is the Faculty of Engineering and Technology of Siksha 'O' Anusandhan. It was established in 1997.<ref name=ITER>{{cite web|title=ITER|url=http://www.soa.ac.in/iter|publisher=Siksha 'O' Anusandhan|access-date=4 February 2018|language=en-IN}}</ref> Initially it was affiliated to [[Utkal University]]{{citation needed|date=February 2018}} and from 2002 to 2007, it was affiliated to [[Biju Patnaik University of Technology]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 December 2006|title=Proposal of University Grants|url=https://www.ugc.ac.in/oldpdf/ecreportdu/soauniversity.pdf|url-status=live|website=University Grants Commission, India}}</ref> Since 2007, it is a constituent institute of Siksha 'O' Anusandhan.{{citation needed|date=February 2018}}
The Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER) is the Faculty of Engineering and Technology of Siksha 'O' Anusandhan. It was established in 1996.<ref name=ITER>{{cite web|title=ITER|url=http://www.soa.ac.in/iter|publisher=Siksha 'O' Anusandhan|access-date=4 February 2018|language=en-IN}}</ref> Initially, it was affiliated to [[Utkal University]]{{citation needed|date=February 2018}} and from 2002 to 2007, to [[Biju Patnaik University of Technology]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 December 2006|title=Proposal of University Grants|url=https://www.ugc.ac.in/oldpdf/ecreportdu/soauniversity.pdf|website=University Grants Commission, India}}</ref> Since 2007, it has been a constituent institute of Siksha 'O' Anusandhan.{{citation needed|date=February 2018}}


ITER includes the following departments:
ITER includes the following departments:
*Engineering Departments
*Primary Departments
**Civil Engineering
**Civil Engineering
**Computer Science and Engineering
**Computer Science and Engineering
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**Electronics and Communication Engineering
**Electronics and Communication Engineering
**Mechanical Engineering
**Mechanical Engineering
**Computer Application
**Computer Applications
*Supporting Departments
*Supporting Departments
**Chemistry
**Chemistry
**Centre for Applied Mathematics and Computing
**Data Science
**Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
**Cyber Security
**Internet of Things
**Mathematics
**Mathematics
**Physics
**Physics
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==Campus and facilities==
==Campus and facilities==
The university is on friendly campuses of {{convert|451|acre|km2}} in the [[List of temples in Bhubaneswar|temple city]] of [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Odisha]].
The university is spread over {{convert|127|acre|km2}} in the [[List of temples in Bhubaneswar|temple city]] of [[Bhubaneswar]], Odisha.


===Hostels===
===Hostels===


The university provides hostel accommodation facilities for boys and girls. SOA has 11 girls hostels and 24 boys hostels to accommodate 4000 girls and 5000 boys. All the hostels have round the clock Wi-Fi connectivity and medical facilities.
The university provides hostel accommodation for boys and girls. SOA has 17 girls hostels and 22 boys hostels to accommodate 5,000 girls and 7,100 boys. The hostels have Wi-Fi and medical facilities. The university provides transportation facilities to almost all of [[Bhubaneswar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soa.ac.in/|title= Student facilities - SOA University|publisher=soa.ac.in|access-date=29 April 2016}}</ref>
 
The university provides transportation facilities for the day scholars that covers almost all of [[Bhubaneswar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soauniversity.ac.in/home/iter/facilities|title= ITER student facilities - SOA University|publisher=soauniversity.ac.in|access-date=29 April 2016}}</ref>


===Central Library===
===Central Library===
The central library of the university provides international journals, books and dissertations in all branches of Engineering, Sciences, Medical Sciences, Dental Science, Nursing, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Humanities, Business management, Law.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}
The central library of the university provides international journals, books and dissertations in all branches of Engineering, Sciences, Medical Sciences, Dental Science, Nursing, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Humanities, Business Management, and Law.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}


The libraries participate in resource sharing networks/consortia such as UGC-INFLIBNET and MHRD-INDEST.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soauniversity.ac.in/home/centrallibrary/home|title= Central Library - SOA University|publisher=soauniversity.ac.in|access-date=29 April 2016}}</ref>
The libraries participate in resource sharing networks and consortia such as UGC-INFLIBNET and MHRD-INDEST.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soauniversity.ac.in/home/centrallibrary/home|title= Central Library - SOA University|publisher=soauniversity.ac.in|access-date=29 April 2016}}</ref>


=== SOA-CII ===
=== SOA-CII ===
The Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Centre for Innovation and Incubation (SOA CII) is a non-profit startup incubator funded, mentored and nurtured by SOA. It operates as a scaled incubator program that nurtures and accelerates startups in their concept and development stages. The virtual incubatees can work from any corner of the country.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About CII {{!}} SOA Center for Innovation & Incubation {{!}} Bhubaneswar|url=https://www.soacii.in/|access-date=2021-05-14|website=SOA CII|language=en}}</ref>
The Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Centre for Innovation and Incubation (SOA-CII) is a non-profit startup incubator funded, mentored and nurtured by SOA. It operates as a scaled incubator program that nurtures and accelerates startups in their conceptual and development stages. The virtual incubatees can work from any corner of the country.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About CII {{!}} SOA Center for Innovation & Incubation {{!}} Bhubaneswar|url=https://www.soacii.in/|access-date=2021-05-14|website=SOA CII|language=en}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 09:05, 7 January 2026


Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University)
Former name
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University
MottoStrive | Observe | Adapt
TypePrivate Deemed university
Established1996
FounderDr. Manojranjan Nayak
Academic affiliations
ChancellorDr. Amit Banerjee
Vice-ChancellorDr. Pradipta Kumar Nanda
Academic staff
1,081[1]
Students14,033[1]
Undergraduates11,813[1]
Postgraduates2,220[1]
1,141[1]
Location
Bhubaneswar
,
Odisha
,
India

20°15′33″N 85°47′31″E / 20.2590372°N 85.79181°E / 20.2590372; 85.79181
CampusUrban
Websitewww.soa.ac.in

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), formerly Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University (SOA University) (transl. Education and Research University (ERU)), is a private deemed university in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.[2] Many of the programs are nationally accredited, such as engineering, medicine, pharmacy, business, nursing, biotechnology, science, humanities, environment, nano technology, materials science, agriculture and law.

History[edit | edit source]

SOA was founded as the Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER) in 1996 at Bhubaneswar and received AICTE approval for B.Tech. SOA was affiliated with Utkal University from its inception. Between 2002 and 2007, SOA was affiliated with Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT).

Recognizing its contribution to technical and professional education, the University Grants Commission (UGC) declared Siksha 'O' Anusandhan a Deemed to be University in 2007 by the U/S 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. In 2007, the Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER), Bhubaneswar became a constituent institute of Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University. Institutes, schools, and departments of SOA are spread over 127 acres (0.51 km2) of campuses in the city of Bhubaneswar.[3][4]

Academics[edit | edit source]

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan has nine degree-granting schools and institutes[5] that offer undergraduate programs in engineering, medicine, pharmacy, business, nursing, biotechnology, agriculture and law; graduate programs in engineering, medicine, pharmacy, business, nursing, biotechnology, science, humanities, environment, nano technology, materials science, agriculture and law;[6] and doctoral degrees in the above areas.[7]

Admissions[edit | edit source]

Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Admission Test (SAAT), a national level entrance test, is conducted by the university every year to select bright students. The test is conducted for undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered through its constituent institutes and schools.[8]

The university grants scholarships to meritorious and disadvantaged students.

Rankings[edit | edit source]

University rankings

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked Siksha 'O' Anusandhan 24th overall in India, 14th among universities, 26th in the engineering, 62nd in the management, 21st in the medical ranking, 50th in the Research, 9th in Dental and 9th in the Law in 2024.[9]

Science and research[edit | edit source]

Research at Siksha 'O' Anusandhan is headed by a dean. As of 2023, more than 1000 research scholars were pursuing Ph.D.s and 599 had been awarded doctorates. Siksha 'O' Anusandhan has sixteen research centres for basic and fundamental research.[10][11]

Constituent Units[edit | edit source]

  • Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IAS)
  • Institute of Business and Computer Studies (IBCS)
  • Institute of Dental Sciences (IDS)
  • Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital (IMS & SUM Hospital)
  • Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER)
  • Institute of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (IVS & AH)
  • School of Hotel Management (SHM)
  • SOA National Institute of Law (SNIL)
  • School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPS)
  • SUM Nursing Colleges (SNC)

Institute of Technical Education and Research[edit | edit source]

The Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER) is the Faculty of Engineering and Technology of Siksha 'O' Anusandhan. It was established in 1996.[12] Initially, it was affiliated to Utkal University[citation needed] and from 2002 to 2007, to Biju Patnaik University of Technology.[13] Since 2007, it has been a constituent institute of Siksha 'O' Anusandhan.[citation needed]

ITER includes the following departments:

  • Primary Departments
    • Civil Engineering
    • Computer Science and Engineering
    • Computer Science and Information Technology
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    • Electronics and Communication Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Computer Applications
  • Supporting Departments
    • Chemistry
    • Data Science
    • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
    • Cyber Security
    • Internet of Things
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Humanities and Social Sciences

Campus and facilities[edit | edit source]

The university is spread over 127 acres (0.51 km2) in the temple city of Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Hostels[edit | edit source]

The university provides hostel accommodation for boys and girls. SOA has 17 girls hostels and 22 boys hostels to accommodate 5,000 girls and 7,100 boys. The hostels have Wi-Fi and medical facilities. The university provides transportation facilities to almost all of Bhubaneswar.[14]

Central Library[edit | edit source]

The central library of the university provides international journals, books and dissertations in all branches of Engineering, Sciences, Medical Sciences, Dental Science, Nursing, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Humanities, Business Management, and Law.[citation needed]

The libraries participate in resource sharing networks and consortia such as UGC-INFLIBNET and MHRD-INDEST.[15]

SOA-CII[edit | edit source]

The Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Centre for Innovation and Incubation (SOA-CII) is a non-profit startup incubator funded, mentored and nurtured by SOA. It operates as a scaled incubator program that nurtures and accelerates startups in their conceptual and development stages. The virtual incubatees can work from any corner of the country.[16]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "NIRF 2021" (PDF). NIRF.
  2. ↑ "Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University - SOA Bhubaneswar | ITER Bhubaneswar". CollegeDekho. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  3. ↑ "Siksha 'O' Anusandhan". Times Higher Education (THE). 4 April 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  4. ↑ "QS I-GAUGE - Siksha O Anusandhan". www.igauge.in. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  5. ↑ "Institutes (Colleges), Schools & Departments - SOA University - Academics". soa.ac.in. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  6. ↑ "Undergraduate and Graduate Programs - SOA University". soa.ac.in. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  7. ↑ "PhD Program - SOA University". soa.ac.in. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  8. ↑ "UG, PG and PhD Admissions - SOA Deemed to be University". admission.soa.ac.in. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  9. ↑ "NIRF 2024" (PDF).
  10. ↑ "Research centres - SOA University". soa.ac.in. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  11. ↑ "Research at SOA". SOA | SIKSHA 'O' ANUSANDHAN. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  12. ↑ "ITER". Siksha 'O' Anusandhan. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  13. ↑ "Proposal of University Grants" (PDF). University Grants Commission, India. 10 December 2006.
  14. ↑ "Student facilities - SOA University". soa.ac.in. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
  15. ↑ "Central Library - SOA University". soauniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
  16. ↑ "About CII | SOA Center for Innovation & Incubation | Bhubaneswar". SOA CII. Retrieved 14 May 2021.

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