CSKHPKV: Admission, Fees, Course, Placement
Palampur, India
Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya - [CSK HPKV] ,Palampur ,Himachal Pradesh
Overview
Latest Updates
- ICAR AIEEA PG 2024 Counselling Round 2 - January 24, 2025
- ICAR AIEEA PG 2024 Counselling Round 3 - January 27–28, 2025
- ICAR AIEEA PG 2024 document Verification - January 29, 2025
- UG Programme application form - June 2025 to July 30, 2025
Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, also known as CSKHPKV, is a public university established in 1978 and located in Palam, Himachal Pradesh, India. This university is approved by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Veterinary Council of India (VCI). CSKHPKV is accredited with an A grade by NAAC.
In 2024, the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked CSKHPKV 151-200 in the University Category and 19th out of 40 in India in the Agriculture Category.
CSKHPKV offers 22 courses at the graduate and postgraduate levels, some popular courses include B.Sc (Physics, Chemistry, Zoology and Forensic science), and B.Tech (Specialisation in agriculture). The college offers a great placement record with around 70% of students getting placed with the highest package of INR 13.50 LPA in M.Sc (Agriculture), the average package was INR 5 LPA for all UG Courses.
Some of the recruiters were the local seed companies, fertilizer non-profit government organisations and banks. Companies offer the following roles: agricultural field officer and authorized economic operator.
Quick Overview Table
The table below represents the key highlights of CSKHPKV.
Metric | Details |
Placement Record | 70% (According to placement cell) |
Establishment & Location | 1978 in Palam, Himachal Pradesh, India |
NIRF |
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Approved By & Accredited with | ICAR with an A grade by NAAC |
Courses Offered | B.Sc, B.Tech, M.Sc, MVSC and BVSC |
Highest Package | INR 13.50 LPA in M.Sc (Agriculture) |
Mode of Application | |
Recruiters | Local Seed fertilizers, government organisations, Nestle and Cadbury |
Hostel | Fee INR 18-20K for 2 years course. |
Internship | Yes (Food Technology, Microbiology) |
Ranking
CSKHPKV has been evaluated by various ranking organizations, such as NIRF, IIRF, and IACR, reflecting its standing in agricultural education and research, these ranks are based on college academic and placement performance. The table below represents the ranks of CSKHPKV.
Ranking Body | Year | Rank |
NIRF | 2024 |
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NIRF | 2023 |
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Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya - [CSK HPKV] ,Palampur ,Himachal Pradesh
Programs
CSKHPKV offers courses in agriculture, engineering, architecture, medical science and science at graduate and postgraduate levels. Some popular courses the college offers include BSc. (Zoology, Microbiology and Earth science). The fee structure varies from course to course and academic year, for more latest and updated information about fee structure visit the official website.
Courses | Fees Structure |
BVSC | INR 2.1 Lakh (Full Time) |
B.Sc. | INR 1.3 L - 1.6 Lakh (Full Time) |
M.Sc. | INR 88.6K (Annually) |
B.E. / B.Tech | INR 1.6 Lakh (Full Time) |
B.Sc (Zoology) | INR 1.3 - 4.0 Lakh (Full Time) |
MVSC | INR 90K (Annually) |
Master of Business Administration [MBA]
Bachelor of Arts [BA]
Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya - [CSK HPKV] ,Palampur ,Himachal Pradesh
Admissions
CSKHPKV offers admission in various graduate, postgraduate and doctoral level programmes, admission in CSKHPKV depends on the merit score and for some particular courses entrance examination score is required. These disciplinary centres offer 6 Bachelor courses, 14 Master's degree courses and 6 Doctoral Degree Programs.
Programmes/ Courses | Eligibility |
BVSC | 10+2 (50%) from CBSE or any recognised board. |
B.Sc. | 10+2 (50%) from CBSE or any recognised board. & ICAR AIEEA |
M.Sc. | Graduation (50%) & Exam: ICAR AIEEA |
B.E. / B.Tech | 10+2 (50%) from CBSE or any recognised board. & Exam: ICAR AIEEA |
MVSC | Graduation: 60 % Exams: ICAR AIEEA |
Important Dates
The table below represents some upcoming important admission and exam dates for the 2025-2026 session. However, students can go on the official website for the latest updates.
Events | Important/Tentative Dates |
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ICAR AIEEA PG 2024 Counselling Round 2 | January 24, 2025 |
ICAR AIEEA PG 2024 Counselling Round 3 | January 27–28, 2025 |
UG Programme application form | June 2025 to July 30, 2025 |
Cut-Off
CSKHPKV cut-off scores vary annually based on factors such as the number of applicants, seat availability, and overall performance in entrance examinations. The below table represents the cut-off of various courses in 2024 for the general category.
Course | Cut-off |
Bachelor of Veterinary Science | 52,978 |
B.Sc. (Hons.) | 50% in 10+2 |
M.Sc | 60% in Graduation |
Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya - [CSK HPKV] ,Palampur ,Himachal Pradesh
Placements
CSKHPKV offers a placement rate of around 70-75%, the college has its dedicated placement cell that organises seminars and workshops. The highest package offer was INR 13.50 LPA in M.Sc (Agriculture) in 2024. The college offers internship opportunities with non-profit government organisations and local seed fertilizer companies. The table below represents the key highlights of 2024 placement stats.
Key Metrics | Placement Stats |
Placement Success rate | Around 70-75% |
Top Recruiters | PepsiCo, Cremica, Coca-Cola, Nestle and Cadbury |
Highest Package | INR 13.50 LPA in M.Sc (Agriculture) |
Average Package | INR 5 LPA (Graduate) |
Roles Offered | Agriculture Analyst, Agricultural Engineer, Assistant Professor. |
Internship Opportunity | Yes, ( Stipend amount 5,000-20,000 per month) with Non-profit government organisations and local seed fertilizers companies |
Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya - [CSK HPKV] ,Palampur ,Himachal Pradesh
Scholarships
CSKHPKV offers several types of scholarships which include scholarships for students with disability, National Overseas Scholarship scheme, State and Centre Sponsored scholarship schemes and many more. The scholarship can be up to 1 lakh or 100% tuition fee redemption. The table below represents scholarship and its details.
Scholarship Type | Eligibility | Details (Amount) |
ICAR Fellowship (SRF) | PhD students only | INR 15,000 is awarded |
ICAR Fellowship (JRF) | For M.Sc. agriculture students | INR 12,000 is awarded |
R.S. Amin Chand Memorial Scholarship | Merit-based (90% or above) | INR 1,500 is awarded (Every Month) |
National Talent Scholarship | ICAR nominees | INR 2,000 is awarded |
Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya - [CSK HPKV] ,Palampur ,Himachal Pradesh
Infrastructure
CSKHPKV has several types of hostels, including farmers' hostels, working women hostels, and scientists' hostels. There are 10 hostels 5 for girls, 4 for boys and one International (boys) hostel. A faculty member is assigned to work as the Warden of each hostel. The hostel fees range from around INR 19,000 to 20,000.
Hostel | Yearly Fees |
MVSC course | INR 19,800 |
B.Sc. (Hons.) | INR 18,000 |
M.Sc. | INR 18,500 |