The SAAT 2026 Cut-Off refers to the minimum marks or ranks that candidates must secure in the Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Admission Test (SAAT) to be eligible for counselling and admission to various UG and PG programs offered by SOA University.
The cut-off marks vary every year and are influenced by multiple factors, including:
Program
Expected Cut-Off (Rank)
Expected Cut-Off (Percentile)
B.Tech (CSE / IT)
1 – 12,000
85% – 95%
B.Tech (ECE / EEE)
12,001 – 20,000
75% – 85%
B.Tech (Mechanical)
20,001 – 30,000
65% – 75%
B.Tech (Civil)
30,001 – 40,000
55% – 65%
B.Pharm
1 – 10,000
80% – 90%
B.Sc. Nursing
1 – 8,000
MBA / MCA
Top 2,000
M.Tech
Top 3,000
Note: The above figures are tentative. The official SAAT 2026 cut-off will be released after the result declaration.
Category-Wise Cut-Off Relaxation
SOA University follows reservation policies where candidates belonging to reserved categories may receive relaxation in cut-off marks
Category
Expected Relaxation
General (UR)
No relaxation
OBC
5% relaxation
SC / ST
10% relaxation
PwD
Up to 10% relaxation
Candidates can follow these steps
Q1. When will the SAAT 2026 cut-off be released?
Ans. The SAAT 2026 cut-off will be released after the declaration of the result in June 2026. Candidates can check it on the official SOA University website: https://soa.ac.in/.
Q2. What is the SAAT 2026 cut-off?
Ans. The SAAT cut-off is the minimum score or rank required to qualify for counselling and secure admission to various UG and PG programs offered by Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University.
Q3. Will the SAAT 2026 cut-off be different for each course?
Ans. Yes. The cut-off will vary depending on:
Q4. What factors influence the SAAT 2026 cut-off?
Ans. The cut-off is based on several factors, such as:
Q5. Will the SAAT 2026 cut-off be released along with the results?
Ans. No. The results will be announced first, followed by the cut-off list a few days later. After that, the counselling process will begin.
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