What documents do I need for SKUAST Jammu counselling?

Aspirants are called for counselling along with all documents in original, a set of attested copies of all documents, admit card issued by SKUAST-J and a non-refundable counselling fee. Below are the required documents: Domicile Certificate Date of Birth Certificate (Marticulation Certificate) Marks Certificate of qualifying examination Category Certificate, if applicable

Is MSc available at SKUAST Jammu?

Yes, SKUAST Jammu offers two-year MSc course spread across four semesters. MSc is available in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Agricultural Engineering. Candidates can also apply for MSc in Basic Sciences. Aspirants with a bachelor's degree in relevant subjects can apply for MSc programme. The selection for SKUAST MSc is based on SKUAST-J CET score.

Does SKUAST offer better placements than Aligarh Muslim University?

Both universities have good placement records. For instance, the median salary offered to PG (2-year) students during SKUAST placements 2023 stood at INR 28.07 Lakh Per Annum, and the highest package offered was INR 45,000 per month. On the other hand, the average package offered to the 2023 batch of B.A. LL.B. students at AMU was INR 7.5 Lakh Per Annum, with the highest package at INR 10 Lakh Per Annum and the lowest at INR 4 Lakh Per Annum.

What documents are required for MBA admission at SKUAST Jammu?

Selected candidates after completion of the selection rounds need to come for document verification. Aspirants can bring the below documents during interview or at the time of counselling: Detailed marks certificate/ PDC/ Degree cerificate for bachelor's degree from concerned board/ university Date of Birth Certificate (Marticulation) Detailed Marks Certificate (Class 12) Character Certificate by the institute last attended Migration Certificate from the institute last attended

What was the highest package offered at SKUAST?

The highest package offered at SKUAST (Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir) Jammu is INR 45,000 per month. The average package offered is INR 30,000 per month, with a lowest salary of INR 15,000 per month. The median package offered to PG (2-year) students during Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir placements 2022 stood at INR 28.07 Lakh Per Annum.

What is the admission criteria at SKUAST Jammu?

SKUAST accepts UG, PG and PhD students on the basis of valid scores in SKUAST J CET exam. Aspirants applying through ICAT Quota are offered seats through All India Counselling by ICAR after CUET. Admission under VCI Quota is offered through NEET based on the list provided by VCI via their counselling portal.

What are the selection criteria for MBA at SKUAST Jammu?

SKUAST Jammu selects candidates for MBA based on entrance exam score and merit in the last qualifying exam. Aspirants need to have a bachelor's degree in any discipline to apply for MBA. The university also accepts national-level entrance exams such as CAT, MAT and CMAT for MBA admission. Selected candidates are further called for a group discussion and personal interview round.

What is the SKUAST BSc (Hons) selection criteria?

SKUAST BSc (Hons) admission 2024 is entrance-based for the academic year 2024. For Free seats and Self Financing seats (State Domicile), admissions are through: Common Entrance Test through SKUAST-Jammu ICAR quota through All India Counselling by ICAR after CUET On the nomination of in-service candidates through state government (only free seats) VCI quota through NEET and based on the list provided by the VCI through their counselling portal For Self-Financing seats under NRIs/ NRI Sponsored/ All India Basis/ Wards of Serving Employees Categories, admissions are through the University itself based on merit in SKUAST-J CET and marks obtained in Class 12 or equivalent examination.

Who is eligible for MBA at SKUAST Jammu?

Candidates need to pass BSc Agriculture/ BVSc & AH/ BTech Agriculture Engineering/ BSc Horticulture/ BSc Dairying/ BSc Forestry/ BSc Fisheries with at least 55% aggregate or equivalent CGPA to apply for SKUAST Jammu MBA programme. Aspirants with any other graduate degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate can also apply.

Is entrance exam required for MSc at SKUAST Jammu?

SKUAST Jammu conducts SKUAST-J CET for admission to MSc course. The university conducts the exam for a duration of two and a half years. The exam includes one question paper each for concerned major subject group. The paper include 150 multiple-choice questions, each with four options. For correct answer 1 mark is given and for incorrect answer -¼ mark is deducted.

Who is eligible for SKUAST BSc (Hons) admission?

Candidates seeking admission to SKUAST BSc (Hons) must have passed the Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board with PCB/ PCM/ PCBM/ Agriculture (with Science subjects), besides English with 50% aggregate for OM, NRI/ NRI-sponsored category, and 40% aggregate for reserved categories. Candidates hailing from states/ UTs other than Jammu and Kashmir & Ladakh can only seek admission under the NRI/ NRI sponsored quota for BSc (Hons) Agriculture, BSc (Hons) Horticulture and against Self Financing, seats for Postgraduate courses kept under the All India Basis category.

Does SKUAST Jammu offer scholarships?

SKUAST Jammu provides scholarships via its department of the Students Welfare. The department facilitates the subsidies / financial assistance/ scholarships to the students. Below are the scholarships offered by SKUAST Jammu: Merit Scholarship Frontier Scholarship Maulana Azad National Fellowship

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NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per the latest NIRF 2025 rankings, SKUAST ranks #20 under the category 'Agriculture and Allied Sectors'.

The CMAT 2026 exam date for SKUAST admission to MBA/PGDM/MMS courses is Jan 25, 2026, and the result can be expected in Feb 2026.

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The MAT Dec 2025 exam for PBT mode is scheduled for Dec 13, 2025. For CBT mode, the registration last date is Dec 15, 2025, and the exam date is Dec 21, 2025.
The CAT 2025 result for admission to MBA/PGDM courses will tentatively be announced by the third or fourth week of Dec 2025.

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SKUAST is a state agricultural university. It is affiliated to Indian Council of Agricultural Research. It offers courses in streams such as- Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Forestry, Fisheries, Agricultural Engineering, Home Science, Environmental Science, Sericulture, etc.. SKUAST offers entrance-based admissions to candidates and accepts scores of J-CET (Jammu Common Entrance Test). Below are some important highlights about SKUAST:-

Particular	Statistics
Establishment year	1999
Location	Jammu, J & K
Also known as	SKUAST Jammu
Affiliated to	ICAR
Mode of education	Full-time
No. of departments	4
No. of courses	67
Admission criteria	SKUAST J-CET
Application mode	Online
Official website	www.skuast.org

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Q: Can I join SKUAST directly?

SKUAST Jammu does not offer direct admission. Aspirants first need to fill out the application form for the preferred course and then appear for SKUAST-J CET conducted by the university. SKUAST-J CET for UG courses is offered for a duration of three-years. For PG courses, the duration is two and a half year. Once the selection round is completed, the university releases a category-wise merit list. Shortlisted aspirants have to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the university.

Q: What is the application fee for SKUAST Jammu?

Aspirants need to pay a non-refundable application fee to register for a course at SKUAST Jammu. The application fee for SKUAST is mentioned below:

Course	Application Fee	Application Fee with Late Fee
UG	INR 2,000	INR 3,000
PG	INR 2,500	INR 3,500

Q: When are SKUAST application forms out?

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) Jammu usually releases the application form in May. The application closes by June. SKUAST also opens the correct window for submitted application form in the first week of June. Aspirants can apply online once the portal opens for the preferred course.