What is the format of SHIATS exam, and what type of questions can candidates expect?

SHIATS Entrance Exam is a multiple choice exam consisting of 100 questions. The questions are divided into 3 sections: 1. Physics: 30 questions 2. Chemistry: 30 questions 3. Mathematics: 40 questions Each question carries 1 mark NO negative marking. Conducted in offline mode for duration of 1.5 hours. The types of questions that candidates can expect in SHIATS Entrance Exam are: 1. Physics 2. Chemistry 3. Mathematics

How often is SHIATS Entrance Exam conducted?

SHIATS Entrance Exam is conducted once a year. The exam usually takes place in June, and the university will post the date for the exam on its official website several months before the exam date. Candidates may apply for the exam online on the university's website. The dates of registration typically start in early March and close in late May.

Who is eligible for SHIATS UG programs?

Students should complete their 12th or a similar exam from a good board with the minimum required for the chosen course.

What are the eligibility criteria for SHIATS PG programs?

Holds a Bachelor degree from a relevant college with the same expertise for the shiats programme (PG).

What is the age limit for SHIATS Entrance Exam?

There is no restriction on the age for the SHIATS entrance examination. Anyone wishing to take the exam can apply, regardless of age. Of course, the undergraduate exams do require candidates to have passed the 12th standard or equivalent examination from a recognised board of education to be eligible. Below, we present the eligibility criteria for the SHIATS entrance examination: The candidate should have passed 12th standard or equal examination from a recognised Board of Education. Candidates should have secured a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in the 12th standard or equivalent examination. Class candidates should have studied the following subjects at 12th standard or equivalent examination: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The eligibility criteria may vary for other courses offered by SHIATS. If you would like more detail, visit the SHIATS website.

What is the application process that students need to fill?

For the SHUATS entrance exam you must start the registration process online through universities website to pay the fees and to register. The registration process requires the admitted student to pay a fee of the programme within 48 hours and report to the university for document verification and the admission process.

What is the SHIATS 2026 Entrance Exam syllabus for UG courses?

Syllabus for UG programs is based on 12 and 11 class topics of the preffered stream such as Agriculture, Science, Mathematics, or Biology, depending on the course.

What are the important key details in SHIATS 2026 exam?

SHIATS 2026 key format details Students can refer the points below SHIATS 2026 key format: The mode of the SHIATS 2026 exam will be offline mode. The type of multiple choice questions (MCQs) Total Questions will be 100. The SHIATS 2026 exam will have 3 sections: Physics - 30 marks Chemistry - 30 marks Biology - 40 marks +1 mark for correct answer, 0 for incorrect answer or unattempt. The exam duration will be 1.5 hours.

Which entrance exam is best for agriculture?

These are the best entrance exam for agriculture: MHT CET Agriculture UPCATET AP EAMCET Agriculture

How to get admission in agriculture entrance exam like Shiats?

To get admission here you need to meet the eligibility criteria first which generally requires passing 12th with chemistry, physics, biology or maths.

How can I reach to SHIATS exam centre if I live in Delhi?

If ypu live in Delhi you can choose the SHIATS entrance exam centre in the city itself. The SHIATS entrance exam 2026 will be held in different states across the nation and among those states one state is New Delhi.

Where is the exam centre exactly located for SHIATS exam?

The main campus is of Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS) is in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

How can I download the SHIATS admit card?

Students can download the admit card by logging it into portal of the website of SHIATS. Below is the complete process to download SHIATS 2026 admit card: Visit the site Find admit card link Enter details like application number, form number, and other details. Generate & click on the download button. Take a printout of it

When will the SHIATS 2026 admit card be released?

It will release few weeks before the official announcement of the exam. The SHIATS 2026 Admit card will be released in the second week of May 2026, tentatively. It is a mandatory document to carry in the examination hall. Students are advised to take a printout of their admit card as it won't be sent by email or post.

What is the format of the SHIATS 2026 question paper?

The format is typically mutiple choice questions and based on the format of previous year. Students are advised to check the previous year papers as well. The mode of the exam will be a remotely proctored online entrance test (SOET) or an online test at many centers. There will be objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs), there will be 100 questions for the undergraduate level exam. The SHIATS 2026 marking scheme consists of +1 mark for every correct answer. 0.25 mark for every incorrect answer. Students are advised to avoid the guesswork in the SHIATS exam. Students are advised to avoid the guesswork in the SHIATS exam. The mode of the exam will be a remotely proctored online entrance test (SOET) or an online test at many centers.

How many questions are asked in the SHIATS entrance exam?

It is typically 100 questions asked in shiats exam for the UG level students.

Who is eligible for SHIATS counselling?

Students who clear the shiats entrance exam are elgible to sit for the counselling session. They should clear the minimum requirement they have.

What is SHIATS 2026 counselling?

The SHIATS 2026 counse;ing process is when the qualified candidates who cleared the exam sit in the counselling sessions in which they have been alloted with the colleges as per their scores.

Who conducts the SHIATS Entrance Exam?

The exam is conducted by the Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS), Allahabad.

What courses are offered through the SHIATS Entrance Exam?

Courses which are offered here is Agriculture, Engineering, Sciences, Management, Humanities, and Theology.

Is there any age limit for the SHIATS entrance exam 2026?

Absolutely not there is no age limit to appear in the SHIATS entrance exam 2026.

Is SHIATS affiliated to Allahabad University?

No SHIATS is not affiliated with the Allahabad University; it is an independent private university that was established by an act of Uttar Pradesh Legislature in 2016.

What is the format of SHIATS exam, and what type of questions can candidates expect?

SHIATS Entrance Exam is a multiple choice exam consisting of 100 questions. The questions are divided into 3 sections: 1. Physics: 30 questions 2. Chemistry: 30 questions 3. Mathematics: 40 questions Each question carries 1 mark NO negative marking. Conducted in offline mode for duration of 1.5 hours. The types of questions that candidates can expect in SHIATS Entrance Exam are: 1. Physics 2. Chemistry 3. Mathematics

On what parameters a candidate's admission to SHIATS courses will be refused?

Candidates who are interested in taking the admissions to one of the courses offered at SHIATS, will be refused on the following parameters: If any candidate is found misleading the University with false marks, mark sheet, information and been admitted in the University, the University reserves the right to reject the admission and further debar the candidate from seekingadmission in the University in future. It is the responsibility of the candidate to furnish complete and correct information in the application form. Any admission made on the basis of wrong or concealed information provided by the candidate or due to any oversight or error of the online counselling and admission division which is subsequently detected after the admission or joining of the candidate, will be cancelled at any time at the cost and the risk of the candidate. Candidates against whom disciplinary action has been taken and who have been involved in any sort of established criminal offence in the past, will not be considered for admission. If admission of a candidate is not in the interest of the university, the ViceChancellor reserves the right to cancel the admission of such a student, irrespective of the fact that he / she fulfils all the academic requirement of the programme. The decision of Vice- Chancellor shall be final and legally binding on the candidate.

How are seats divided in SHIATS Entrance Exam Admission based on the candidate's origin?

Category of candidates and their allocation of seats in SHIATS etntrance exam is based on the following norms: Regular Students: Candidates selected for admission into various academic programmes offered by the university are considered as fulltime regular students. These students will be entitled to avail of all the facilities of the various academic departments and other fields in the university. Christian and General Candidates: University reserves 50% seats for candidates of the Christian community and the remaining 50% seats shall be allotted to general candidates. Thus, the total number of seats of the university have been categorized equally for Christian and general candidates. The total number of seats for admission in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are given. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Candidates: For the academic programmes in agriculture, agricultural engineering and allied sciences, fifteen percent (15%) seats in undergraduate programmes and twenty-five percent (25%) seats in postgraduate programmes will be filled through all India entrance test conducted by ICAR, New Delhi. However, eighty-five percent (85%) seats in undergraduate and seventyfive percent (75%) in postgraduate shall be filled by SHUATS. The ICAR category seats are inclusive of Christian and general candidates and the number filled in either category shall be adjusted against total seats in each category. Foreign Candidates: Foreign candidates are not required to appear in SOET / merit based offline counselling / open online counselling. Admission to foreign candidates will be given on the recommendation of the Directorate of International Education and Training. The foreign candidates shall pay fees in U.S. dollars as mentioned in Table No. 9 of Prospectus 2023, which does not include the boarding and lodging (food expenses etc.) charges. Non-resident Indian (NRI) Candidates: i. Admission for NRI wards/NRI-sponsored candidates is available in all undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D programmes. ii. NRI wards/NRI sponsored candidates are exempted from the merit based online counselling / open online counselling. iii. These admissions shall be against fifteen percent (15%) over and above seats available for various academic programmes.

SHIATS Exam 2026: Exam Dates, Admit Card, Results & Counselling

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The SHIATS 2026 exam application process will start in the first week of March 2026. The last date to fill the SHIATS 2026 application form will be in the fourth week of April 2026, tentatively.

The SHIATS 2026 admit card is likely to be released in the second week of May 2026. The SHIATS Entrance Test 2026 is expected to be released in July 2026. The exam is held for UG, diploma & online test in various centers through AI-Based Remotely Proctored Online Entrance Test (SOET) for UG, Diploma & online test. SHIATS entrance exam 2026 results are expected to be released in the first week of August 2026.

The SHIATS Entrance Test 2026 is likely to be conducted in July 2026. The exam is held for UG, diploma & online test in various centers through AI-Based Remotely Proctored Online Entrance Test (SOET) for UG, Diploma & online test. The SHIATS 2026 admit card will be released just before the exam. SHIATS entrance exam 2026 results is expected to be out in first week of August 2026.

SHIATS 2026 Counselling Process will start tentatively in the fourth week of July, 2026.

Students who are interested in undergraduate/postgraduate courses in agriculture, health science, social science can apply through the SHIATS Exam. The SHIATS Exam is a gateway to popular courses like D Pharma, B Pharma, BBA (Hons) in Agri-Business Management, as well as many programs of their choice.

Table of contents

SHIATS 2026 Exam Highlights
SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 Important Dates Table
What is SHIATS Entrance Exam? The Faculty and Schools of SHUATS
SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria
SHIATS 2026 Application Form, Expected Application Fee and Process
SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 Syllabus
SHIATS Entrance Exam Pattern 2026 (UG Courses)
SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 Admit Card
SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 Question Paper
SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Centre
SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 Result
SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 Counselling
SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 FAQs

SHIATS 2026 Exam Highlights

SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 Important Dates Table

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Mar ' 26	SHIATS Entrance Exam Application Process TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26	SHIATS Entrance Exam Application Correction Window TENTATIVE
May ' 26	SHIATS Entrance Exam 2025 Admit Card TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 Mock Test TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26	SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 for UG, Diploma and Online Test TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26	SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 Result TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26	SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 Merit- I Offline Counselling TENTATIVE
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