Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University (SOA University) is a Deemed University situated in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. SOA University was reaccredited by NAAC with an 'A' grade (highest grade under the old system) in 2015 for a period of 5 years. It was ranked as the 33rd best National Institution, the 20th Best National University and the Best Institution in Odisha by the MHRD through its NIRF Rankings in 2017.