Established in the year 2008, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) was ranked at 13th position among State Agricultural Universities in 2018 by the National Accreditation Board of ICAR. The university manages its academic operation through around 13 research Centers/ Stations/ Institutes, 13 Krishi Vigyan Kendras, and 1 Extension Training Centre placed in various districts of Kashmir and Ladakh Divisions of the State. SKUAST has been approved by UGC and is accredited by AICTE.
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SKUAST offers courses in UG, PG, and Ph.D. The institute has 7 UG, 19 PG, and 7 Ph.D. programs. The applicants who have cleared their 10+2 level education are eligible to apply for UG programs. The applicants who have cleared their UG courses in relevant subjects are eligible to apply for PG courses. The selection of all the courses at SKUAST Srinagar will be done on the basis of the merit list of the University Entrance Test 2024.
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture Sciences and Technology, Kashmir offers full-time UG programs with different specializations:
Faculty | Courses |
Agriculture |
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Veterinary Sciences | B.V. Sc & A.H. |
Fisheries | Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) |
Horticulture | B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture |
B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering) | |
Forestry | B.Sc. (Hons) Forestry |
For admission to SKUAST Srinagar applicants are required to appear for the University Entrance Test conducted by SKUAST. The merit list is based on this Test along with the counselling process that will be published on the SKUAST official website.
Courses | Eligibility |
B.Sc/B.V. Sc & A.H./B.F.Sc./B.Tech | Candidates must have passed 10+2/Higher Secondary Part-II or equivalent examination with English, Physics, Chemistry & Biology and having aggregate marks not less than 50% for open merit (OM) and 40% for reserved category candidates. |
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture Sciences and Technology, Kashmir offers various full-time PG courses for two years with various specializations:
Faculty | Courses and Specializations |
Agriculture | M. Sc. (Agriculture) - Agronomy, Entomology, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Seed Science & Technology |
M. Sc Soil Science | |
M.Sc. Microbiology | |
M. Sc Agricultural Extension & Communication | |
M. Sc Sericulture | |
Veterinary sciences | M.V.Sc. - Animal Genetics & Breeding, Animal Nutrition, Animal Reproduction, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary Anatomy & Histology, Livestock Products Technology, Livestock Production & Management, Poultry Science, Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension, Veterinary Biochemistry, Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Ethics and Jurisprudence, Veterinary Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine, Veterinary Microbiology & Immunology, Veterinary Parasitology, Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology, Veterinary Physiology, Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Surgery & Radiology, Animal Biotechnology |
Fisheries | Master of Fisheries Science (M.F.Sc) - Aquatic Environment, Management, Aquaculture, Fish Health Management, Fish Nutrition & Feed Technology, Fisheries Resource Management, Fish Biotechnology, Fisheries Extension |
Forestry | M. Sc (Forestry) - Silviculture and Agroforestry, Forest Biology and Tree Improvement, Natural Resource Management, Forest Products & Utilization, Wild Life Sciences |
Horticulture | M. Sc (Horticulture) - Entomology, Floriculture & Landscape Architecture, Fruit Science, Plant Pathology, Vegetable Science |
M.Sc. Agricultural Economics | |
M. Sc Soil Science | |
M.Sc (Food Science & Technology) | |
M. Sc Statistics | |
M.Sc. Microbiology | |
M. Sc Biochemistry | |
M. Sc Environmental Sciences | |
M. Sc Biotechnology | |
M. Tech (Soil & Water Engineering) | |
M. Tech (Farm Machinery & Power Engineering) | |
- | M. Tech ( Processing and Food Engineering) |
Master in Horti-Business Management (HBM) |
For SKUAST admission, the candidates must have completed a Bachelor's degree from any recognized college. The selection will be based on the merit list of the University Entrance Test along with the counseling sessions that will be declared and published on the SKUAST website. The table below lists the previous degrees a candidate needs to have according to the PG degree they want to opt for.
Courses | Eligibility/ Qualification for admission |
M. Sc. (Agriculture) | B.Sc. (Agriculture) |
M. Sc Soil Science | B.Sc. Agriculture/ Horticulture / Forestry |
M.Sc. Microbiology | B.Sc. Agriculture/ Horticulture |
M. Sc Agricultural Extension & Communication | B.Sc. Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Sericulture/ Forestry / Agri. Engg. |
M. Sc Sericulture | B.Sc. Sericulture |
M.V.Sc. | B.V.Sc. & A.H |
Master of Fisheries Science (M.F.Sc) | B.F.Sc. |
M. Sc (Forestry) | B.Sc (Forestry) |
M. Sc (Horticulture) | B.Sc. (Horticulture) |
M.Sc. Agricultural Economics | B.Sc. Agriculture/ Horticulture/Forestry/ B.V.Sc. & A.H/B.Sc. Home Science/ B.F.Sc./ B.Sc. Dairy Sciences/B. Tech Agricultural Engineering |
M. Sc Soil Science | B.Sc. Agriculture/ Horticulture/Forestry |
M.Sc (Food Science & Technology) | B.Sc. Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Food Technology / /B. Tech. (Agricultural Engineering)/ B. Tech. (Food Technology) |
M. Sc Statistics | B.Sc. Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Sericulture /Forestry /B.F.Sc./ B.V.Sc. &AH |
M.Sc. Microbiology | B.Sc. Agriculture/ Horticulture |
M. Sc Biochemistry | B.Sc. Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Sericulture/Forestry/ B. F. Sc. |
M. Sc Environmental Sciences | B.Sc. Agriculture / Horticulture / Sericulture / Forestry / B.F.Sc. / B.V.Sc. & AH / B Tech (Agri. Engg.) |
M. Sc Biotechnology | B.Sc. Agriculture / Horticulture/ Sericulture / Forestry / Biotechnology / B.Tech. Biotechnology |
M. Tech (Soil & Water Engineering) | B.Tech. (Agri. Engineering) |
M. Tech (Farm Machinery & Power Engineering) | B.Tech. (Agri. Engineering) |
M. Tech ( Processing and Food Engineering) | B.Tech. (Agri. Engineering) |
Master in Horti-Business Management (HBM) | Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Horticulture and Allied fields (Food Science / Food Technology / Agricultural Engineering etc.) |
The University offers Ph.D. programs in 5 different disciplines namely, Agriculture, Fisheries, Horticulture, Veterinary Sciences, and Forestry.
Faculty | Courses and Specialization |
Agriculture | Ph. D (Agriculture / Sericulture) |
Veterinary Sciences | Ph. D (Veterinary Sciences) In all subjects except in Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology & Toxicology |
Fisheries | Ph. D Fisheries Science - Fisheries Resource Management, Aquatic Environment Management |
Horticulture | Ph. D in all subjects as mentioned above except in Farm Machinery and Power engineering and HBM. |
Forestry | Ph. D (Forestry) - Silviculture and Agroforestry, Natural Resource Management, Forest Products & Utilization |
For SKUAST Ph.D. admission, the candidates should have completed their Master's degree in the relevant subjects from any recognized college. The selection of the Ph.D. program is based upon the marks scored by the candidate in the UET exam and Interview taken by the college.
Courses | Eligibility/ Previous Qualification |
Ph. D (Agriculture / Sericulture) | M. Sc in Agriculture / Sericulture / and other relevant subjects |
Ph. D (Veterinary Sciences) | M.V.Sc in a relevant subject |
Ph. D Fisheries Science | M.F.Sc. in a relevant subject |
Ph. D (Forestry) | M. Sc (Forestry) |
SKUAST Srinagar publishes the application form on the University website for various UG and PG courses. The candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria can apply for admission.
The documents listed below should be uploaded to submit a successful SKUAST application.
SKUAST Kashmir | Contact Details |
Phone Number | 194-2461258 |
Email Id | feedback@skuastkashmir.ac.in |
Address | Shalimar Road, Shalimar Campus Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir - 190025 |
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