The Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Admission Test (SAAT 2026) is conducted by Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University (SOA University) for admission into various Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) programs.
Particulars
Details
Exam Mode
Online (Computer-Based Test - CBT)
Exam Type
Entrance Exam
Medium of Exam
English
Type of Questions
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions
120 questions (for most UG & PG programs)
Total Marks
480 marks
Exam Duration
2 hours (120 minutes)
Marking Scheme
+4 marks for each correct answer
Negative Marking
-1 mark for each incorrect answer
Unattempted Questions
No marks deducted
Exam Frequency
Once a year
Since SAAT offers various courses, the exam pattern differs slightly based on the program:
Section
No of questions
Marks
Physics
40
160
Chemistry
Mathematics / Biology
Total
120
480
Subject
No. of Questions
Biology
Sections
Verbal Reasoning
Analytical Reasoning
General Knowledge
10
Comprehension
20
80
Computer Fundamentals (for MCA only)
Subjects
Mathematics
60
240
Engineering Mechanics
30
Basic Electrical Engineering
Ques.1 What is the mode of the SAAT 2026 exam?
Ans. The SAAT 2026 exam will be conducted in online mode as a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Candidates need to attempt the exam on a computer system at the designated test centers.
Ques. 2 What is the total duration of the SAAT 2026 exam?
Ans. The total duration of the SAAT 2026 exam is 2 hours (120 minutes). There is no sectional time limit, so candidates can manage their time across different sections as per their preference.
Ques.3 How many questions will be asked in the SAAT 2026 exam?
Ans. The exam will consist of 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for most of the courses, including B.Tech, B.Pharm, B.Sc Nursing, MBA, MCA, etc.
Ques. 4 What is the marking scheme for SAAT 2026?
Ans. Correct Answer: +4 marks
So, candidates should attempt only those questions they are confident about to avoid negative marking.
Ques. 5 What is the total number of marks in SAAT 2026?
Ans. The exam will be conducted for a total of 480 marks. Each question carries 4 marks.