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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B.Sc, B.Sc (Agriculture), BVSc, Certificate in Agriculture, Graduate Certificate in Management, M.Phil/Ph.D in Agriculture, M.Phil/Ph.D in Commerce, M.Phil/Ph.D in Science, M.Sc, M.Sc (Agriculture), MVSc, Ph.D in Veterinary Science, UG Certificate in Agriculture, UG Certificate in Management, | Admission Link |
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Events | Dates |
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Reporting & Counselling Date of Candidates Via SKUAST-J CET for Round II Admission 2025 [M.Sc] | Sep 19, 2025 |
Reporting & Counselling Date of Candidates Via SKUAST-J CET for Round II Admission 2025 [m.Sc] (Agriculture) | Sep 19, 2025 |
Reporting & Counselling Date of Candidates Via SKUAST-J CET for Round II Admission 2025 [B.Sc] | Sep 17, 2025 - Sep 18, 2025 |
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No, there is no practical examinations. You must qualify for the UET entrance exam to meet the SKUAST Jammu admission criteria for the Ph.D programs, after the entrance exam the institute conducts a Research Aptitude Assessment (RAA), and the candidates are shortlisted based on their scores in UET and RAA.