Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology of Jammu was established in 1999. Under the UG domain, the university offers B.Sc (Hons), B.V.Sc & A.H., and B.Tech programs. Under the PG Domain, M.Sc, M.V.Sc, M.F.Sc, M.Tech, and HBM programs are offered. SKUAST also offers Ph.D. courses under various specializations.
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Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Jammu is ranked Number 15 in the year 2016-17 amongst Agricultural Universities by ICAR.
Name of the University | Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST) |
University Type | State University |
Basic Admission Criteria | Entrance and Merit-Based |
Entrance Exam | SKUAST-J CET |
Application Mode | Online |
Counseling | State |
Scholarship | Yes |
Official Website | http://www.skuast.org/ |
SKUAST, Jammu offers a B.Sc. course with specializations in Agriculture and Biotechnology and a B.V.Sc course both full-time and for a duration of 3 years.
Course | Specialization | Minimum Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
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B.Sc (Hons) | Agriculture | Passed 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in PCB/ PCMB or Agriculture with Science | SKUAST-J + merit in 10+2 |
Biotechnology | Passed 10+2 or its equivalent with at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English | ||
B.V.Sc. & AH | - | Passed 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in aggregate in PCB |
The institute has recently launched a B.Tech Hons program in Biotechnology. The details are summarised below:
Name of the Course | Bachelor of Technology |
Duration | 4 years |
Eligibility | 10 + 2 with minimum 50% in PCB |
Specializations | Biotechnology |
Admission Criteria | SKUAST-J + merit in 10+2 |
Type | Self Financed |
SKUAST offers full-time masters’ courses for a duration of 2 years in M.Sc. in 4 specializations, an M.V.Sc. in 16 specializations, M.Tech in 2 specializations, and M.Sc.(Allied Science and Agriculture) in 13 specializations.
Course | Specialization | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
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M.Sc Basic Science | Biochemistry | Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or in relevant discipline with 55% | SKUAST-J score or ICAR (against Free seats) followed by marks in graduation. |
Statistics | |||
Microbiology | |||
Plant Physiology | |||
M.V.Sc. | Veterinary Anatomy | B.V.Sc. & AH with 60% | |
Veterinary Biochemistry | |||
Veterinary Microbiology | |||
Veterinary Medicine | |||
Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology | |||
Veterinary Parasitology | |||
Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology | |||
Veterinary Pathology | |||
Veterinary Surgery and Radiology | |||
Veterinary Physiology | |||
Veterinary Gynecology and Obstetrics | |||
Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education | |||
Animal Nutrition | |||
Animal Genetics and Breeding | |||
Livestock Production and Management | |||
Livestock Products Technology | |||
M.Sc Agriculture and Allied Sciences | Agricultural Economics | Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or in relevant specialization with 60% | |
Agricultural Extension and Communication | |||
Agronomy | |||
Biotechnology | |||
Entomology | |||
Genetics and Plant Breeding | |||
Plant Pathology | |||
Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry | |||
Fruit Science | |||
Vegetable Science | |||
Floriculture and Landscaping | |||
Food Science and Technology | |||
Sericulture | |||
Forestry |
The institute also offers 2 M.Tech specialization courses of a 2 year duration. The details are explained below.
Name of the Course | Master of Technology |
Duration | 2 years |
Eligibility | B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering with 60% |
Specializations | Soil & Water Engineering Farm Machinery & Power Engineering |
Admission Criteria | SKUAST-J score or ICAR (against Free seats) followed by marks in graduation |
SKUAST also offers full-time Ph.D. programs in three specializations, namely, Allied Science, Veterinary, and Basic Sciences.
Candidates who have completed a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in any relevant discipline and secured a minimum of 65% marks are eligible for admission to the Ph.D. course. Selection is based on performance in UG and PG examinations and also performance during interviews and counseling rounds.
Course | Specialization | Minimum | Selection Criteria |
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Ph.D. Veterinary | Veterinary Medicine | Master Degree in any relevant discipline with minimum 65% marks | Merit-Based |
Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology | |||
Veterinary Surgery and Radiology | |||
Veterinary Gynecology and Obstetrics | |||
Veterinary Anatomy | |||
Veterinary Pathology | |||
Animal Nutrition | |||
Animal Genetics and Breeding | |||
Veterinary Parasitology | |||
Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology | |||
Livestock Production and Management | |||
Veterinary Microbiology | |||
Veterinary Physiology | |||
Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education | |||
Ph.D. Basic Science | Biochemistry | Master Degree in any relevant discipline with minimum 65% marks | |
Statistics | |||
Ph.D. Allied Science | Agriculture Economics | Master Degree in any relevant discipline with minimum 65% marks | |
Agriculture Extensions and Communication | |||
Agronomy | |||
Entomology | |||
Genetics and Plant Breeding | |||
Plant Pathology | |||
Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry | |||
Fruit Science | |||
Vegetable Science | |||
Food Science and Technology | |||
Sericulture | |||
Agroforestry |
SKUAST, Jammu offers diploma courses in two specializations and Certificate courses in 11 specializations. The details are mentioned below.
Course | Specialization | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
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Diploma | Agriculture | 10+2 in Science Stream from any recognized board | Merit-based |
Horticulture | |||
Certificate | Production and Processing of Saffron and Kalazeera | Minimum pass in class 10th | |
Spawn Production and Mushroom Cultivation | |||
Production Technology of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants | |||
Propagation and Nursery Management of Fruit Crops | |||
Seed Production Technology | |||
Production of Seed and Planting Material of Vegetable and Ornamentals | |||
Beekeeping | |||
Food Processing | |||
Poultry Production and Management | |||
Fisheries Production and Management | |||
Dairy Production and Management |
The candidates must come for counseling along with all documents in original, a set of attested copies of all documents, the admit card issued by SKUAST-J and a counselling fee of INR 1000 (nonrefundable). The documents include:
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Course | Fees | Eligibility | Application Date | Action |
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B.V.Sc 1 Course | ₹26,900 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 | - | |
B.Sc {Hons.} 2 Courses | ₹26,900 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 | 13 May - 05 Jun 2024 | |
M.Sc 17 Courses | ₹33,100 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation | 13 May - 05 Jun 2024 | |
Diploma 2 Courses | ₹17,500 (Total Fees) | - | 13 May - 05 Jun 2024 | |
Ph.D 30 Courses | ₹54,366 - 1.14 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | Post Graduation | - |
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