Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir

Srinagar, India


Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir - [SKUAST] ,Srinagar ,Jammu and Kashmir

Overview

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir - [SKUAST] was established in 1982 in Jammu Kashmir. Sher-e-Kashmir University is accredited by ICAR and ICFRE with grade A; the college is also approved by VCI and BCI. As per the NIRF ranking 2024, it ranks 20th position in the Agriculture and Allied sectors.

SKUAST offers courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral level programs, and popular courses are B.V.Sc & A.H, B.Sc. (Hons), B.Tech in agriculture, horticulture, and Biotechnology field, and also M.Sc. in Farm machinery and power engineering. Admission at SKUAST is based on ICAR AIEEA, the SKUAST Entrance Test, and the university also accepts merit-based admissions. The fee structure of the course ranges between ₹ 1.06 Lakhs to ₹ 2.86, depending on the courses you choose.

 SKUAST provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls, and the fee is ₹ 47,200 for Single-seaters and ₹ 41,200 for Double-seaters.

Quick Highlights

Particulars

Details

Year of Establishment

1982

Ownership Type

Public/Government University

Accreditation

Accredited by ICAR, A Grade

NIRF Ranking 2024

20th in Agriculture and Allied Sciences

Popular Courses

B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, M.Sc. Agriculture, Ph.D.

Entrance Exams

ICAR AIEEA, SKUAST Entrance Test

Application Mode

Online

Campus Area

350 acres

Scholarship

  • Atal Bihari Vajpayee General Scholarship scheme.
  • Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Commonwealth Scholarship scheme.
  • Study in India (SII) Scholarship.


Ranking

SKUAST is accredited by the Indian Council of Agriculture and Research (ICAR) and the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) with an A grade and approved by VCI and BCI. As per the NIRF ranking, it ranks 20th in the agriculture and allied sector and 4th in India's best state agriculture university. Below are the ranking details of SKUAST:

Ranking body

Year

Rank and Category 

NIRF

2024

4th best state Agriculture university in india

NIRF

2024

20th in the Agriculture and Allied sector 

NIRF

2024

1st SAU in innovation brand of 11-50

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir - [SKUAST] ,Srinagar ,Jammu and Kashmir

Programs

SKUAST provides different undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral-level programs in different fields. Some popular courses are B.V.Sc & A.H, B.Sc. (Hons), B.Tech in agriculture, horticulture, and Biotechnology, and M.Sc. in Agriculture, Farm machinery and power engineering, etc. The fee structure depends on the course; basically, it ranges between ₹ 1.06 Lakhs to ₹ 2.86 Lakhs. Below are the details of courses and fees:

Courses

Fees

B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture

₹ 1.61 Lakhs 

B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering)

₹ 1.61 Lahs

B.V.Sc & A.H

₹ 1.96 Lakhs

M.Sc. Agriculture

₹ 71,400 Lakhs

M.Tech  

₹ 71,400 Lakhs

Ph.D. (Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, etc.)

₹ 95,000

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

38 courses • 4 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Master of Technology [M.Tech]

19 courses • 2 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] + Master of Technology [M.Tech]

17 courses • 5 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir - [SKUAST] ,Srinagar ,Jammu and Kashmir

Admissions

SKUAST admissions are primarily merit-based, with some courses requiring SKUAST's entrance exam of ICAR AIEEA scores. For undergraduate programs, candidates must have completed 10+2/Higher Secondary Part-II or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks (General category) and 40% marks (SC/ST category). Applicants must have a PCB or PCM background to be eligible. Below are the detailed eligibility criteria for each course:

Courses

Eligibility 

B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture

10 + 2 with 60 % + (40% for SC / ST) + Physics Chemistry Biology/ Physics Chemistry Maths

B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering)

10 + 2 with 60 % + (40% for SC / ST) + Physics Chemistry Maths

B.V.Sc & A.H

10 + 2 with 70 % + (40% for SC / ST) + Physics Chemistry Biology + ICAR AIEEA

M.Sc. Agriculture

B.Sc in Agriculture

M.Tech  

B.Tech in Agriculture/Horticulture)

Ph.D. (Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, etc.)

Post Graduation + SKUAST Research Test

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

38

Courses

4 yrs

Duration

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Exams

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Eligibility

19

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

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Eligibility

17

Courses

5 yrs

Duration

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FAQs related to Admissions

Yes, students from other states (outside Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh) can apply for admission under the NRI sponsorship quota.

To be eligible for the B.V.Sc & A.H course at SKUAST, candidates must have completed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks (General category) and 40% marks (SC/ST category). Admission also requires a valid ICAR AIEEA entrance exam score.

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir - [SKUAST] ,Srinagar ,Jammu and Kashmir

Placements

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir - [SKUAST] ,Srinagar ,Jammu and Kashmir

Scholarships

SKUAST provides scholarships for Indian students as well as for NRI students. They provide different types of scholarships to students, like the Atal Bihari Vajpayee General Scholarship Scheme, Study in India (SII) Scholarship, and other types of scholarships. Below are the Scholarship details at SKUAST:

Scholarship Type

Details 

Eligibility

Atal Bihari Vajpayee General Scholarship scheme

ICCR offers this scholarship to support foreign students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate programs in India.

Open to international students from countries outside India, excluding Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Commonwealth Scholarship scheme

A scholarship program under the Commonwealth initiative to support students in pursuing UG and PG programs.

Available for students enrolling in undergraduate and postgraduate courses at SKUAST.

Study in India (SII) Scholarship 

It is aimed at international students seeking higher education opportunities in India.

Open to students from foreign countries.

SKUAST provides scholarships for foreign students per the ICCR scholarship scheme.

SKUAST offers different types of scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate courses and doctoral programs.

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir - [SKUAST] ,Srinagar ,Jammu and Kashmir

Infrastructure

SKUAST offers a well-developed infrastructure to support academic and extracurricular activities. The university provides a fully equipped library, advanced research laboratories, separate hostels for boys and girls, a sports complex, an auditorium, and a cafeteria. Below are the detailed infrastructure facilities available at SKUAST.

Infrastructure

Details

Library

50,000+ books, e-resources, and research papers

Research Labs

Well-equipped labs for agriculture, veterinary, and biotech research

Smart Classrooms

Digital classrooms with projectors and audio-visual aids

Hostel Facility

Separate hostels for boys and girls with Wi-Fi

Sports Complex

Facilities for cricket, football, badminton, and gym

Agricultural Fields

Experimental farms for hands-on training

Auditorium

500-seater auditorium for seminars and events

Cafeteria

Hygienic food with multi-cuisine options


Hostel Facility

SKUAST provides hostel facilities with all the safety and security for both boys and girls. In hostel facilities, they provided separate hostels for boys and girls with mess facilities, wifi, and a sports complex on the hostel campus. Below are the hostel fee details: 

Hostel type

Fees

Girls Hostel 

  • ₹ 47,200 (Single sharing)
  • ₹ 41,200 (Double sharing)

Boys Hostel 

  • ₹ 47,200 (Single sharing)
  • ₹ 41,200 (Double sharing)

FAQs related to Infrastructure programs

Single-seater rooms are available at SKUAST, and the fees are ₹ 47,200 per year.

Yes, SKUAST provides 24*7 medical emergency services to its students.

Yes, SKUAST provides internet service on campus as well as in hostels.