SOA University (Siksha O Anusandhan), Bhubaneswar

Siksha O Anusandhan (SOA) University, meaning "Education Through Research," is a deemed university in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, established in 1996 by the Siksha Anusandhan Trust. Granted deemed university status in 2007, SOA holds NAAC A accreditation and a NIRF rank in the top 70 universities in India. SOA is a comprehensive multi-disciplinary university offering engineering, medicine, dental sciences, pharmacy, nursing, management, and law programmes across its 17 constituent institutions. The Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital is one of Odisha's largest and most advanced multi-specialty hospitals. SOA Engineering (ITER — Institute of Technical Education and Research) is one of eastern India's leading engineering colleges. The university campus spans 400+ acres in Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar, with hostels, sports facilities, and modern academic infrastructure. SOA has 18,000+ students, 1,200+ faculty, and produces significant research in biomedical sciences, materials, and agriculture. Bhubaneswar's growing IT corridor (Infocity) and proximity to STPI Odisha make SOA a preferred destination for CS and IT graduates seeking placements.