SKUAST - Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir Jammu & Kashmir - Other Answered Questions

While pursuing B.Tech at SKUAST Jammu can be challenging because of its technical, interdisciplinary, and field-oriented nature, it can be managed with the right preparation and an approach, consistent in your study habits, and your personal interest in the field of agriculture and engineering.For students who are passionate about applying engineering solutions to agriculture, the challenges can reward in your future career, and especially with opportunities in agri-tech startups, research, and government jobs related to rural and agricultural development. In the future this course could be in huge demand.

To be eligible for Ph.D. admission at SKUAST-Jammu, candidates should  have a relevant Master's degree with at least 65% marks (60% for the reserved categories),   can qualify for the university's entrance test, and pass the interview process. The final selection is totally based on the cutoff and entrance exam scores and  interview performance and all the academic records.

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.

To get admission to B.Tech. in  Agricultural Engineering at SKUAST Jammu, you need to clear the JKCET or the university’s entrance exam, and to participate in the counsseling process, and secure a seat based on the  merit. Be alert  of the latest notifications from  JKBOPEE and SKUAST Jammu is crucial for staying updated on deadlines and procedures.You should be eligible to pursue BTech in Agricultural Engineering at SKUAST Jammu . Some of the eligibility criterias are :Educational Qualification: You should  have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as the compulsory subjects.Minimum Marks: You should have secured at least 50% marks in your 10+2 exam (45% for candidates is reserved ).

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 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-JammuICAR quota through All India Counselling by ICAR after CUETOn 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 portalFor 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.