M.Sc. in Agronomy 

at SKUAST - Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir - Other

During 2021 placements, 34% of UG (4-year) and 43% of PG (2-year) students were placed. Looking at the past three years' data, a fluctuating trend was recorded in the placement rate of UG and PG courses. Refer to the below table depicting the Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology placement percentage trends:

Course	Placement Rate (2019)	Placement Rate (2020)	Placement Rate (2021)
UG (4-year)	29%	43%	34%
PG (2-year)	33%	25%	43%

NOTE: The above placement rate is calculated from the details given in the NIRF report 2022.

According to unofficial online sources, a large share of Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology alumni is placed in the Research sector with a 30% share. The pie chart below illustrates the detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni:

NOTE: The sectors involved in the 'Others' category are Administrative, Community and Social Services, Engineering, Information Technology, and Sales.

The placement report for the 2023 or 2022 batch is not out yet. However, the NIRF report 2022 has been released, incorporating the 2021 placement data.  As per the report, 153 UGT (4-year) and 113 PG (2-year) students were placed and the highest median package stood at INR 8.46 LPA. Check the complete insights of SKUAST placements 2021 from the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)
Total students (UG-4 year)	447
Students placed (UG-4 year)	153
Median package (UG-4 year)	INR 5.34 LPA
Total students (PG-2 year)	260
Students placed (PG-2 year)	113
Median package (PG-2 year)	INR 8.46 LPA

NOTE: The aforementioned placement details are collated from the NIRF report 2022.

The SKUAST highest package details are yet to be disclosed officially. Meanwhile, the table below depicts the median package offered during 2021 placements:

Course	Median Package (2021)
UG (4-year)	INR 5.34 LPA
PG (2-year)	INR 8.46 LPA

NOTE: The above salary data is fetched from the NIRF report 2022.

The University has disclosed the course-wise median package in the NIRF report 2022. The median package offered to UG (4-year) and PG (2-year) students during the 2021 drive was INR 5.34 LPA and INR 8.46 LPA, respectively. From 2019 to 2021, an improving trend was recorded in the median package of UG and PG courses. For a detailed analysis of Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology placement package trends refer to the table below:

Course	Median Package (2019)	Median Package (2020)	Median Package (2021)
UG (4-year)	INR 4.56 LPA	INR 5.04 LPA	INR 5.34 LPA
PG (2-year)	INR 7.68 LPA	INR 8.15 LPA	INR 8.46 LPA

As per Shiksha verified reviews, SKUAST - Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir has an impressive review rating of 3.32 by 16 students.

Median salary of M.Sc. course at SKUAST - Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir is INR 6.2 - INR 8.16 LPA. Also, the institute has earned a remarkable review rating of 4.09 based on Shiksha-verified reviews. Furthermore, it has received a rating of 3.32 for Placements.

The table below showcases teh total strength and the number of students palced over the past three years of Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology placements:

Course	Placement Statistics (2019)	Placement Statistics (2020)	Placement Statistics (2021)
UG (4-year)	- Total students: 249 - Students placed: 72	- Total students: 249 - Students placed: 107	- Total students: 447 - Students placed: 153
PG (2-year)	- Total students: 102 - Students placed: 34	- Total students: 121 - Students placed: 30	- Total students: 260 - Students placed: 113

NOTE: The above details are gathered from the NIRF report 2022.

SKUAST - Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir has been rated 4.24 for Faculty as per the Shiksha verified reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

SKUAST - Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir has a well-supported campus with facilities like Library System comprises of 01 Central Library, 05 Faculty/College Libraries, 10 Centers/Research Station Libraries, and 08 KVK Libraries. The Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir undertakes on priority the development of Library and Information sources/Services at these 24 Libraries spread across the valley of Kashmir and Division of Ladakh. As of now, the Library System has over 79639 accessions of books, periodical backfiles, theses and CD- ROM databases. Additionally, it has been rated 4.42 for infrastructure by the verified students on Shiksha platform.