M.Sc. in Agriculture 

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.

The total tuition fee for SKUAST Jammu MSc is INR 27,500. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Candidates need to pay the course fee at the time of admission to confirm their seat in the university. Below is the other fee component for MSc:

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.

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. 

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.

Yes, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) accepts Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR AIEEA) score for admission into its undergraduate programs. This means that students who have appeared for the ICAR AIEEA exam and have a valid score can apply for admission to Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology for their undergraduate programs.

Students can apply online through the official website of SKUAST. After filling the application form, pay the application fee and submit the form. Below are the steps to apply for SKUAST Jammu:

Step 1: Visit the official website of SKUAST.

Step 2: Select 'Admission Notices' in the Home page and click on the application link.

Step 3: Register with the basic details to generate login credentials.

Step 4: Login to fill out the application form and upload documents.

Step 5: Pay the application fee and submit the form.

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

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

The courses offered by SKUAST Jammu are BSc, BVSc, MSc, MBA, MVSc, PhD, Diploma, and Certificate. SKUAST Jammu offers 67 courses at UG, PG and doctoral levels in multiple streams such as Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Forestry, Fisheries, etc. The university accepts admission to its courses based on valid scores in SKUAST J-CET (Jammu Common Entrance Test).