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

Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences Entrance Exam 2023 ( SHIATS Entrance Exam )

Rakshit Prabhakar
Updated on Nov 12, 2025 12:08 IST

By Rakshit Prabhakar

The SHIATS 2026 exam notification will be released in the month of March 2026 and will end by May 2026 tentatively. The SHIATS Entrance Test 2026 will 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 month of July, 2026. Only those students who will be selected for the exam will be allowed for the SHIATS counselling and interview process. 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.

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Table of content
  • What is SHIATS Entrance Exam? The Faculty and Schools of SHUATS
  • SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 Important Dates Table
  • SHIATS 2026 Exam Highlights
  • 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
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What is SHIATS Entrance Exam? The Faculty and Schools of SHUATS

Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences (SHUATS) is the same university that administers the SHIATS Entrance Exam to offer candidates admission into SHUATS courses. admissions in SHUATS courses are entirely based on one's performance in the SHIATS Entrance Exam / Direct Interview conducted by the university itself.

The Faculty and Schools of SHUATS, in which candidates are accepted who perform well on the SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026, are:

  • Faculty of Agriculture
  • Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Theology
  • Faculty of Engineering and Technology
  • Faculty of Management, Humanities and Social Science

SHUATS is the entrance test for Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Science is held to identify talented and capable students, to admit students to undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The goal of the exam is to assess subject knowledge/information as well as academic ability and to prepare students for the applied disciplines of study they select.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What courses are offered through the SHIATS Entrance Exam?
A: 

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

Q:   Who conducts the SHIATS Entrance Exam?
A: 

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

SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 Important Dates Table

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SHIATS Entrance Exam 2023 exam

DatesUpcoming 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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SHIATS 2026 Exam Highlights

Students are advised to go thorugh the SHIATS entrance exam 2026 highlights and important features for having a better clarity of the exam:

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

SHIATS Entrance Exam

Full Form

Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences Entrance Exam

Exam Level

National Level

Conducting Body

Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences

Exam Mode

Online

Exam Duration

2 hours

SHIATS 2026 Exam Date

July 2026 (Tentative)

SHIATS Official Website

http://shuats.edu.in/default.asp

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Q:   What is the format of SHIATS exam, and what type of questions can candidates expect?
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The SHIATS Entrance Exam is a multiple-choice exam consisting of 100 questions. The questions are divided into three sections:

1. Physics: 30 questions
2. Chemistry: 30 questions
3. Mathematics: 40 questions

Each question carries 1 mark, and there is no negative marking. The exam is conducted in offline mode for a duration of 1.5 hours.

The types of questions that candidates can expect in the SHIATS Entrance Exam are:

1. Physics: Questions on concepts such as mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, waves, and optics.
2. Chemistry: Questions on concepts such as atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, organic chemistry, and inorganic chemistry.
3. Mathematics: Questions on concepts such as algebra, calculus, trigonometry, coordinate geometry, and vectors.

 

Q:   How often is SHIATS Entrance Exam conducted?
A: 

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.

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SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria

SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria for UG Programmes

Candidates who have a minimum of 45 percent marks in the qualifying examination (for the general category) and 40 percent of marks (for SC/ST/differently abled) in the 10 + 2 examination are allowed to get admission in SHIATS. 

In addition to this, the candidates should at least pass the Class 12th examination with a minimum of 45%. will be eligible for admission in SHIATS and are allowed to apply for provisional admission. However, they will require documentary proof of qualification in the qualifying examination, which they would submit during counselling.

Faculty of Architecture

Programme Name

SHUATS Eligibility Criteria

(Minimum 50 per cent in aggregate for all UG Programmes)

BSc (Hons) Agriculture

10+2 with PCM or PCB or PCMB or Inter Ag

BSc (Hons) Horticulture

10+2 with PCM or PCB or PCMB or Inter Ag

BSc (Hons) Forestry

10+2 with PCM or PCB or PCMB or Inter Ag

BSc (Hons) Community Science

10+2 with PCM or PCB or PCMB or Inter Ag. or Home Science with Chemistry & Biology with 45per cent mark

BSc (Hons) Food Nutrition and Dietetics

10+2 with PCM or PCB or Inter Agriculture with 45per cent marks

BSc (Hons) Dairying

10+2 with PCM or PCB or PCMB or Agri.

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

BSc Computer Science

10+2 with PCM or PCMB or Inter Agriculture

BSc (Hons) Food Technology

10+2 with PCM or PCB or PCMB or Inter Agriculture

B. Sc (Hons) Biotechnology

10+2 with PCM or PCB or PCMB or Inter Agri.

BSc (Hons) Microbiology

10+2 with PCM or PCB or PCMB or Inter Agri.

Faculty of Science

BSc(PCM) [Physics, Chemistry, Maths]

10+2 with PCM or PCMB

BSc(PMCS) [Physics, Maths, Computer Sc]

10+2 with PCM or PCMB

BSc(ZBC) [Zoology, Botany, Chemistry]

10+2 with PCB or PCMB

BSc(LSCFS) [Life Sc., Chem., Forensic Sc.]

10+2 with PCB

5 BSc (PCFS) {Physics, Chem., Forensic Sc.]

10+2 with PCM / PMC

 

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Q:   Who is eligible for SHIATS UG programs?
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Students should complete their 12th or a similar exam from a good board with the minimum required for the chosen course. 

Q:   What are the eligibility criteria for SHIATS PG programs?
A: 

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

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SHIATS 2026 Application Form, Expected Application Fee and Process

DeskCalendarRegistration: Mar ' 26

The application process for SHIATS in the academic session 2026-2027 is likely to begin in the mid of March 2026. Students are expected to fill in the application online. After filling up the details in the application form, students will then pay the fee for the application by online mode (credit/debit card or net banking).

SHIATS Exam 2026 Expected Application Fee:

Below are the details of the fee for filling out the online application form of SHIATS 2026.

Category

Fees (in INR)

All Categories 2,000

In order to complete the application form for SHIATS 2026, candidates must first provide their personal and educational information to register. After the candidates have received SHIATS 2026 registration credentials to their provided email and/or phone number (SMS), they will then log in again to complete the application form, where they will have to provide personal background information, educational background information, select an exam city location, select a course of choice, and upload documents on the application form. Once candidates have completed all information, they will then pay the application fee. The application fee for the 2026 application will be paid using either a credit/ debit card/ or net banking on the site.

Note: The application form for 2026 has not been released offically so students are advised to visit the website every week to check out the latest updates.

Click Here: SHIATS 2025 Fee Structure: All Courses

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the age limit for SHIATS Entrance Exam?
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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.

Q:   What is the application process that students need to fill?
A: 

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. 

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SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 Syllabus

The syllabus for the SHIATS Entrance Exam is released on the official website by the exam conducting authority for students who want to prepare for the SHIATS Entrance Exam. Candidates must know that the SHIATS Exam Question Paper covers topics that come from the science stream books of classes 11 and 12. There are other subjects like chemistry, physics, mathematics and biology are also covered in the SHIATS Exam. Students who want to prepare for the SHIATS Exam should also cover the syllabus from classes 11 and 12 like the CBSE/NCERT book. 

Students can also visit the official website to go through the SHIATS Exam Syllabus to know more things in detail. 

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

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.

Q:   What topics are covered in the SHIATS PG Entrance Exam?
A: 

It focuses on the subjects studied at the Bachelor level in the relevant discipline including practical knowledge, theory and research aptitude.

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SHIATS Entrance Exam Pattern 2026 (UG Courses)

There are two test booklets for SHIATS UG course admissions – UG-1 and UG-2.

Criteria

UG-1 Test Booklet

UG-2 Test Booklet

Subjects

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and Home Science

PCM/PCB/PCMB/HBC

Subject Group Code

Agriculture, Arts Subjects and Commerce

AGRI/ARTS/COM

Compulsory Section

General Aptitude

General Aptitude

Optional Sections

Physics

AGRI for Agriculture

Mathematics

ARTS for Arts Subjects

Biology

COM for Commerce

Home Science

Chemistry

 

Note:

  • Candidates of all the subject groups mentioned above are required to attempt the compulsory section
  • From the optional section, the candidates are required to attempt any “Three Subjects” as per their qualifying examination and subject group code filled in the admission form.

Note:

Candidates of the above-mentioned subject group codes are required to attempt the compulsory section and any “One” from the optional section from the Undergraduate Test booklet UG-2 as per their subject group code filled in the application form.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to get admission in agriculture entrance exam like Shiats?
A: 

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

Q:   Which entrance exam is best for agriculture?
A: 

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

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SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 Admit Card

DeskCalendarAdmit Card: May ' 26

Candidates are required to access the official website to obtain the SHIATS exam admit card, which was published on 3 July 2025. According to the official website, “admit cards will NOT be sent by post/email. A printout of the downloaded Admit Card and one of your photo-ids must be brought to the examination centre”. Candidates should be aware that it is necessary to bring along their admit card.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the SHIATS 2026 admit card be released?
A: 

It will release few weeks before the official announcement of the exam.

Q:   How can I download the SHIATS admit card?
A: 

Students can download the admit card by logging it into the portal of the official website of SHIATS. 

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SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 Question Paper

SHIATS Exam 2026 question paper will be released online on the official website after the commencement of the examination in the month of August, tentatively. For better preparation, candidates can download the SHIATS UG Entrance Exam Previous Years Question Paper.

SHIATS Entrance Exam 2025 Answer Key (Reference for 2026)

SHIATS 2025 answer keys were released in the second week of June. The answer keys of SHIATS 2025 were already sent to candidates' registered email addresses along with their answer scripts. Candidates can check the correct answer and calculate their estimated score.

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Q:   What is the format of the SHIATS 2026 question paper?
A: 

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.

Q:   How many questions are asked in the SHIATS entrance exam?
A: 

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

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SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Centre

Students can view the exam centres for SHUATS admissions 2026 below:

SHIATS Test Centre

SHIATS Test Centre Code

Allahabad

01

Agra

11

Bareilly

12

Bangalore

13

Bhubaneswar

17

Bhopal

15

Cochin

18

Dehradun

22

Dimapur

23

Gorakhpur

24

Hyderabad

27

Imphal

29

Indore

30

Jaipur

31

Jhansi

32

Kolkata

35

Lucknow

37

Nagpur

41

New Delhi

43

Patna

45

Raipur

48

Ranchi

49

Shillong

51

Siliguri

53

Tiruchirappalli

57

According to the official site of SHUATS: "Every effort will be made to allot the centre of first choice to the candidate. However, the university reserves the right to alter the centre and allot candidate to any one of the centre(s) above. The centre(s) so allotted shall not be altered in future. Any of the centre(s) above can be cancelled at the discretion of the university."

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Q:   Where is the exam centre exactly located for SHIATS exam?
A: 

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

Q:   How can I reach to exam centre if I live in Delhi?
A: 

You can take bus, train prior 2 to 3 days visiting the main campus or where your centre is located.

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SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 Result

DeskCalendarResult: Jul ' 26

SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 Results are expected to be released in the first week of August 2026. The SHIATS exam is scheduled for July 2026, tentatively after the application process is closed. After the SHIATS 2026 results are declared, the qualified students must check the website for the next steps of the counselling process. Students must note that the further process will be based on the merit list of the SHIATS exam. And to check your merit list status, go to the "ADMISSIONS" section and look for "MERIT BASED COUNSELLING LINK".

Note: Students are advised to keep all necessary documents ready for upload such as mark sheet, category certificates & other important documents.

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Q:   On what parameters a candidate's admission to SHIATS courses will be refused?
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Candidates who are interested in taking the admissions to one of the courses offered at SHIATS, will be refused on the following parameters:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
Q:   How are seats divided in SHIATS Entrance Exam Admission based on the candidate's origin?
A: 

Category of candidates and their allocation of seats in SHIATS etntrance exam is based on the following norms:

  1. 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.
  2.  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.
  3.  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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
     iv. Fees for NRI Wards/NRI sponsored candidates shall be the same as for foreign candidates as mentioned in Table No. 9 of Prospectus 2023.
  6. Kashmiri Migrant Candidates: The Kashmiri Migrants will be considered for admission under special package during the session 2023–2024. They will be required to produce the supportive documents.
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SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 Counselling

DeskCalendarCounselling: Jul ' 26

SHIATS 2026 Counselling Process will start tentatively in the month of July, 2026. Only those students who will be selected for the exam will be allowed for the SHIATS counselling and interview process. 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.

Students who will pass the SHIATS 2026 Online Entrance Test are the ones who will be eligible for the SHIATS 2026 Counselling Process. The seat allotment process will start after the document verification process by the selected candidates. Students will need to submit the Expression of Interest (EOI) and need to submit the requisite fee during the admission process.

Note: Keep all the necessary documents with you for the further admission process.

 

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Q:   Who is eligible for SHIATS counselling?
A: 

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

Q:   What is SHIATS 2026 counselling?
A: 

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.

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SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 FAQs

These are SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 Frequently Asked Questions for the students who are planning to give exam:

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

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

Q:   Is SHIATS affiliated to Allahabad University?
A: 

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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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You can take bus, train prior 2 to 3 days visiting the main campus or where your centre is located.

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

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Rakshit Prabhakar

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

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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.

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Students can download the admit card by logging it into the portal of the official website of SHIATS. 

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It will release few weeks before the official announcement of the exam.

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