The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) has released the percentile scores for the OUAT exam on July 14 and will release the OUAT ranks on July 18, 2025. The OUAT counselling for the UG courses is expected to start on August 4, and the classes will commence from August 18, 2025.
Now a common question raised by the candidates here is that how do their marks correlate with their percentile scores and what is the difference between the OUAT Marks and Percentile. This article will provide answers to all these questions and aims to help the aspirants navigate through the important procedures and dates related to the OUAT exam.
Read more on OUAT Result - direct link to download here
What is the percentile score in OUAT?
First, let us understand what the percentile score in the OUAT exam. In simple terms, the OUAT percentile score indicates the percentage of students who scored less than or equal to your score. So, if your percentile is 90, this means that you have scored better than 90% of the students. The percentile score is calculated using the below formula.
Percentile = [(Total Candidates – Candidate’s Rank) / Total Candidates] x 100
For example, if 40,000 candidates appeared and your rank is 1,000:
Percentile = [(40,000 – 1,000)/40,000] x 100 = 97.5%
OUAT Rank Vs Percentile Analysis 2025
The following table gives the candidates an idea on how much rank they can expect against their percentile score. The table also gives an idea on what are the admission chances based on the ranks - in terms of high, low, or excellent. It is to be noted that the data is an estimation based on the past trends.
Percentile Range | Estimated Rank Range | Admission Chance |
99.5 – 100 | 1 – 200 | Excellent (Top courses in Bhubaneswar campus) |
98 – 99.49 | 201 – 800 | Very Good (Likely to get top branches) |
95 – 97.99 | 801 – 2000 | Good (Eligible for multiple courses in top colleges) |
90 – 94.99 | 2001 – 4000 | Moderate (Lower branches or rural campus programs) |
85 – 89.99 | 4001 – 6000 | Limited (May get only certain colleges or courses) |
Below 85 | 6000+ | Low (May need to wait for spot rounds or consider alternatives) |
Factors influencing the OUAT ranks and OUAT percentile scores
While it may seem easy, there are a lot of factors that influence the ranks and percentile scores of a candidate. The rank and percentile analysis for OUAT varies depending upon how many candidates appeared, difficulty level of the OUAT exam and more. Refer to the below list and check the factors that influence the OUAT ranks and percentiles.
- Total number of candidates appearing for OUAT UG 2025
- Difficulty level of the exam – easier papers result in tighter rank ranges
- Reservation category – Category-wise ranks are published separately
- Tie-breaking policy – Based on scores in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, or Biology
You can also read → How to download the OUAT answer key?
Admission Tips based on OUAT percentile scores
Candidates in this section can check some admission tips based on their achieved percentile scores.
- Above 95 Percentile: Apply confidently to core programs like B.Sc. Agriculture, B.V.Sc., etc. in Bhubaneswar and major regional campuses.
- 90 – 95 Percentile: Focus on horticulture, forestry, or community science programs. You stand a good chance in spot counselling too.
- Below 85 Percentile: Explore allied agriculture programs and be proactive during the counselling rounds and special vacancies
OUAT 2025 Important Dates
OUAT 2025 Important Dates are now officially updated. Check the full schedule below to stay ready for results, counselling, and admission steps.
Event Name | New Date |
OUAT Entrance Exam Result (Percentile) | July 14, 2025 (Earlier July 5, 2025) |
OUAT Rank Announcement | July 18, 2025 |
Rank Card Release | July 24, 2025 |
Agro-Polytechnic Diploma Counselling | July 2025 |
UG Course Counselling | August 4 to August 13, 2025 |
Admission for Govt. Sponsored Students | August 14, 2025 |
Classes Start | August 18, 2025 |
Steps to Download OUAT 2025 Result
Students can follow the given steps to download the OUAT Result 2025.
- Go to the official website atouat.nic.in.
- On the homepage, find and click the “OUAT 2025 UG Result” link.
- Enter yourApplication Number and Passwordin the login section.
- After logging in, your OUAT 2025 percentile score will appear on the screen.
- Click on the Download button to save your OUAT scorecard.
