SKUAST - Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir

Tier 1 colleges or universities include top IITs and IIMs whereas tier 2 includes top government and private universities and colleges. SKUSAT Jammu is a tier 2 University, as it is one of the top govt. Universities to study Agriculture and Science. 

Very few companies visit the university campus, there are no such placement programs in the university. Training and internships are offered by prestigious universities. Top recruiting companies are Bayer etc. 

Students get internships in the best companies all over India but there is no such placement programme offered by the University. Student needs to find a job in their own in most of the cases as the placement cell is not so active.

SKUAST Jammu, being a govt. university provides good placements than any other. Universities all over India has great placements, but it all depends on one's capabilities and skills. 

 As per the NIRF report, 153 UG and 113 PG students got placements in 2023. The median package offered to the students is around INR 5.34 LPA and INR 8.46 LPA. An upsurge of nearly 12% was recorded last year. 

The fee is refunded to the student after deducting 1000 Rs. within a specific time period. If the deadline surpasses the fee is not refunded at all. 

SKUAST Jammu is a good option for M.F.Sc. (Master of Fisheries Science)in Aquaculture,  if you are interested in working within this region or focusing on cold-water fisheries and aquaculture. However, if you are seeking modern updated technologies or more best industry placements, you can explore other specialised fisheries universities as well.The university’s placement support is more limited in comparison to other institutions that have stronger links with the private sector in aquaculture.

SKUAST Jammu does not guarantee 100% placement for its students, as placement results can depend on different factors like academic performance, skills, job market conditions, and personal initiative .But the university provides placement assistance through its placement cell  offering opportunities with both government and private organizations, achieving 100% placement is generally not easy for agricultural universities. 

The Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST Jammu) offers B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture. The capacity for this programme typically differ every time, but in recent years, it has been around 100 to 120 students per academic session. However, this number can also change based on university policies, infrastructure, and controlling bodies like ICAR .

1. To get admission in SKUAST Jammu for admission in B.Tech the candidate must secure 50% or equivalent in the 10+2 examination from a recognised body. 2. The candidate must have studied PCM/PCB/PCMB in the higher education.