Diploma in Agriculture 

at SKUAST, Jammu

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 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

The Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) of Kashmir is among the best agricultural universities in the country, offering quality courses in various branches of study such as horticulture, agriculture, veterinary, forestry, home sciences, environmental sciences, and other allied sciences. Some of the top courses at SKUAST include:

1. B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture
2. Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry
3. B.Sc. (Hons.) in Horticulture

These courses are highly regarded in the field of agriculture and related sciences, and SKUAST has a strong reputation for providing quality education and research opportunities to its students.

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. 

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. 

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.

The annual fee for undergraduate courses at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) ranges from Rs. 31,400 to Rs. 1,22,000. The specific fee for UG courses such as B.Sc and B.Tech is subject to change and may vary based on the programme and the year of admission. It's recommended to refer to the official website of SKUAST or the university's admission brochure for the most accurate and up-to-date information on the fee structure for UG courses.

Based on the information available, the minimum ICAR AIEEA score required for admission to B.Sc programs at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) is not explicitly mentioned. The admission to SKUAST is typically based on the SKUAST-J CET (Common Entrance Test) conducted by the university. The specific cutoff or minimum percentile in ICAR AIEEA for B.Sc admission at SKUAST is not provided in the search results.

It's important to note that admission criteria may vary from year to year, and the university's official website or admission brochure should be referred to for the most accurate and up-to-date information on the admission process, including the minimum ICAR AIEEA score required for B.Sc admission.

Based on the information available, you can get admission in SKUAST for B.Sc with 60% in Class 12th. The eligibility criteria for B.Sc at SKUAST are as follows:

1. Candidates must have passed Higher Secondary Part II (12th or 10+2) or an equivalent examination.
2. Candidates must have 50% marks in aggregate for OM, NRI/ NRI-sponsored category, and 40% for reserved categories (P, C, B, and M are Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics, respectively).

Please note that these eligibility criteria are subject to change, and it is recommended to refer to the official website of SKUAST or the university's admission brochure for the most accurate and up-to-date information on the eligibility criteria for B.Sc in 2023.

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