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The Symbiosis International University's external admission test, abbreviated as SAAT, is the exam conducted at the college level by the Symbiosis International University to admit students into its diverse undergraduate programs that are run by various campuses in Pune, Noida, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Nagpur. SAAT exam aims to measure the capability of a candidate to solve logical questions, handle quantitative problems, possess good language skills, know current affairs and have general knowledge regarding the selection process. The 3-hour computer test, which is based on multiple choice questions, is composed of different sections. Symbiosis conducts the SAAT exam various times in the year, many times in a year.
The SAAT exam results are declared within 15 days of the pen down of the exam. The SAAT scores is the foundation for shortlisting of candidates who have met the required cut-off, that enables them to move forward to in-person interviews and other admission-related processes. As far as the students of batch 2024 are concerned, SAAT examination is going to be held on 9th April, 11th June and 27th August in 2023. Registrations are initiated 60 days prior to the competition and the final results are uploaded to the official web page. SAAT examination scores have one year validity and so the applicant can use their best scores in admission to Symbiosis institutes. A good score in SAAT would give them the chance to apply to desired colleges for many streams including law, engineering, mass communication, economics and so on.
| Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the exam | Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Admission Test (SAAT) |
| Conducting body | Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to be University |
| Mode of exam | Online and offline |
| Medium of exam | English |
| Number of questions | 120 |
| Type of questions | Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) |
| Marking scheme | 1 mark for each correct answer, no negative marking |
| Duration of exam | 120 minutes (2 hours) |
| Sections | English Language Comprehension, Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness |
| Dates of exam | Phase 1: April 23-30, 2024 Phase 2: May 21-22, 2024 Phase 3: July 8-9, 2024 |
| Application fees | INR 1500/- for general category INR 1200/- for SC/ST/PwD category |
| Application process | Online |
| Result date | Expected to be released in the first week of September 2023 |
| Counselling process | Online |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Examination | April 23 – 30, 2024 |
| Declaration of Result | To be Announced |
| Last Date of Application Submission | April 20, 2024 |
| Commencement of Application Submission | February 1, 2024 |
| Availability of Admit Card | To be announced |
| Course | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| B.Tech | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 or equivalent examination, with Mathematics and Physics as compulsory subjects, as well as one subject out of Chemistry / Computer Science / Information Technology /Biotechnology / Biology / Informatics / Statistics or any other subject as approved by AICTE |
| LLM | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) LLB or studied integrated law courses or equivalent thereof, from a recognized University, with atleast 50% aggregate marks |
| M.Sc | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) B.Sc or equivalent course in the stream/discipline for which SAAT 2023 is being given, from a recognized University, with a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC categories) |
| M.Tech | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) B.E./B.Tech/AMIE/MCA/M.Sc. or equivalent course in the stream/discipline for which SAAT 2023 is being given |
| B.Pharm | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 or equivalent examination, with individually clearing English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology |
| BHMCT | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 examination in any stream, securing a minimum of 45% marks (40% for Schedule Caste (SC)/Schedule Tribe (ST)/OBC categories) |
| B.Sc. in Nursing (Basic) | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 examination, with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (40% for SC/ST/OBC categories). Candidate must be at least 17 years old. |
| M.Pharm | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) B.Pharm examination, from any recognized University, securing a minimum of 50%. However, GPAT-qualified candidates are not required to give SAAT 2023, but will have to submit application form |
| MCA | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) a three-year bachelor degree in any stream, from any recognized University, securing a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC categories). Candidate must have studied Mathematics either at 10+2 or +3 level (Business Mathematics will not be considered) |
| Five-Year Integrated B.A. LLB. (Hons) and B.B.A. LLB. (Hons) | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 or equivalent examination in any discipline, securing a minimum of with 45% (40% for SC/ST categories). Candidate’s age should be less than 20 years (22 years for SC/ST categories) |
| BBA | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 or equivalent examination in any discipline |
| B.Sc. in Agriculture | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) 10+2 examination, with either of the following subject combinations PCM/PCB/PCMB, securing a minimum of 50% aggregate marks for under general and OBC categories, and 40% aggregate marks for SC/ST/Physically Handicap (PH) categories. Candidate’s age must be between 17 and 23 years. |
| M.Sc. in Nursing | Candidate must have cleared B.Sc. Nursing (Basic/Post Basic) degree, securing a minimum of 55% aggregate marks, from an Indian Nursing Council-recognized institution, along with a minimum of one year experience in teaching or clinical area subsequent to registration in respective State Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife. |
| P.B.B.Sc Nursing | Candidate must have cleared GNM examination and registered with concerned State Nursing Council |
| MBA/MHA/MHM/MTTM | Candidate must have cleared (or appearing) a three-year bachelor degree in Science, Commerce, Arts, B.E, B.Tech, MBBS, B.Pharm, B.Sc.Agri, BVSC, BHMS, BAMS, BDS, BPT, BHMCT, BBA, BCA or equivalent examination, from any recognized University, securing a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ ST/OBC categories) |
| State | City |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Visakhapatnam, Tirupati |
| Assam | Guwahati |
| Bihar | Patna |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur |
| Delhi | New Delhi |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Surat |
| Haryana | Gurgaon, Faridabad |
| Himachal Pradesh | Shimla |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Srinagar |
| Jharkhand | Ranchi |
| Karnataka | Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore |
| Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Indore |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur |
| Meghalaya | Shillong |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar, Cuttack |
| Punjab | Chandigarh, Amritsar |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur, Udaipur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai |
| Telangana | Hyderabad |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow, Varanasi |
| West Bengal | Kolkata, Siliguri |
| Section | Number of Questions | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| English Language Comprehension | 30 | 1 mark for each correct answer, no negative marking |
| Mathematics | 30 | 1 mark for each correct answer, no negative marking |
| Logical Reasoning | 30 | 1 mark for each correct answer, no negative marking |
| General Awareness | 30 | 1 mark for each correct answer, no negative marking |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Duration of Exam | 120 minutes (2 hours) |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark deducted for every incorrect answer |
| Sections in Paper | Vary with Selected Program |
| Type of Questions | MCQs |
| Medium of Examination | English |
| Number of Questions | 200 |
| Mode of Examination | Online |
