In 2018, the National Accreditation Board of ICAR placed SKUAST, which was established in 2008, 13th out of all State Agricultural Universities. In the several districts of the state's Kashmir and Ladakh divisions, it operates its academic operations through 13 research centres, stations, and institutes, 13 Krishi Vigyan Kendras, and one Extension Training Centre. The university is accredited by AICTE and has UGC approval.
The Sher-e-Kashmir The state's University of Agriculture Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) is university with priority on agricultural engineering. The Agriculture section at the institute offers various courses.
Admission Highlights of University
Institute Type | State Agriculture University |
Basic Admission Criteria | Entrance-Based |
Application Mode | Online |
Entrance Exam | University Entrance Test |
Scholarship | Yes |
Counseling | Yes |
Fees of Courses
Courses | Fees |
B.V.Sc 1 Course | Rs 31,900 |
B.Sc {Hons.} 4 Courses | Rs 31,400 |
M.Sc 23 Courses | Rs 30,600 - 40,600 |
B.Tech 1 Course | Rs 31,400 |
Ph.D. 32 Courses | Rs 60,000 |
M.F.Sc 6 Courses | Rs 30,600 |
M.V.Sc 16 Courses | Rs 30,600 |
M.Tech 3 Courses | Rs 30,600 |
B.F.Sc | Rs 31,900 |
Admission 2024 to UG Program: B.Sc, B.F.Sc, B.V.Sc. & AH
Full-time UG programs with many specialisations are available at the University of Agriculture Sciences and Technology of Kashmir:
Courses | Specializations | Eligibility | Selection Criteria | Duration |
B.Sc | Agriculture Sericulture Horticulture Forestry | 12th (PCB) | Entrance exam | 4 years |
B.F.Sc | - | 12th (PCB) | Entrance exam | 4 years |
B.V. Sc & A.H. A | - | 12th (PCB) | Entrance exam | 5.5 years |
Admission 2024 to B.Tech Program
The University of Agriculture Sciences and Technology of Kashmir provides 4-year, full-time UG Bachelor of Technology program. The training may accommodate up to 20 students.
Duration: 4 Years
Type: Full-time
Specialization: Agriculture Engineering
Intake: 20
Admission Criteria: University Entrance Test
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Admission 2024 to PG Program: M.Sc, M.F.Sc, M.V.Sc
University offers various full time PG courses for 2 years with various specializations:
Courses | Specializations | Eligibility | Selection Criteria | Duration |
M.Sc | Agriculture Sericulture Soil Science Microbiology Agricultural Extension & Communication Forestry Horticulture Agricultural Economics Biochemistry/ Biotechnology Statistics Environmental Sciences | B.Sc | Entrance exam | 2 years |
M.F.Sc | Aquatic Environment Management Aquaculture Fish Health Management Fish nutrition and feed technology Fish Biotechnology | B.F.Sc | Entrance exam | 2 years |
M.V.Sc | Animal Genetics & Breeding Animal Nutrition Poultry Science Veterinary Biochemistry Veterinary Public Health Veterinary Parasitology Veterinary Pathology | B.V.Sc | Entrance exam | 2 years |
Admission 2024 to M.Tech Program
University offers 2 year-long Master of Technology in Agricultural Engineering under 3 specializations. The course is a full-time program.
Duration: 2 Years
Type: Full-time
Specialization: 3
Intake: 20
Admission Criteria: Valid Score in University Entrance Test
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Eligibility:
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For admission to M.Tech courses, the students need to pass an entrance test called University Entrance Test (UET-2016) held by University.
Admission 2024 to Ph.D.
Agriculture, veterinary sciences, fisheries, horticulture, and forestry are 5 fields in which the university offers Ph.D. programs.
Duration: 3-5 Years
Type: Full-time
Specialization: 5
Admission Criteria: Entrance exam and Interview
Eligibility Criteria: PG
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