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

Candidates from outside Jammu & Kashmir can apply to SKUAST under the All India Self-Financing or NRI/NRI-sponsored quota. Admission is based on 12th marks or through SKUAST-J Common Entrance Test (J-CET) for UG courses. For PG courses, a relevant bachelor's degree and entrance test score are required as per university guidelines. 

In 2024 for B.V.Sc. & A.H. at SKUAST Srinagar, the NEET-UG cutoff ranks for General were around 40,745–42,307; for OBC 64,191–66,487; SC from 187,342–202,937; and ST was 171,545. For EWS, the cutoff went as high as 114,900 in Round 3. Admission is based only on NEET rank, with many cutoffs by category and the counselling rounds.

To get admission to B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture at SKUAST - Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, follow these steps:1. Check the eligibility criteria: The candidate should have passed 10+2 with Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics) from a recognised board.2. Fill the application form: The application form can be filled online through the university's website. The candidate needs to provide personal and academic details, and upload required documents.3. Appear for the entrance exam: The university conducts an entrance exam for admission to B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture. The exam pattern and syllabus can be found on the university's website.4. Check the cut-off marks: The university releases cut-off marks for admission to B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture. The candidate needs to score above the cut-off marks to be eligible for admission.5. Attend counseling: The candidate who scores above the cut-off marks needs to attend counseling, where they can choose their preferred course and college.6. Pay the fees: Once the candidate is allotted a seat, they need to pay the fees to confirm their admission.7. Report to the college: The candidate needs to report to the college on the specified date and time, with all the required documents and fees.The admission process typically starts in the month of May-June, and the entrance exam is conducted in the month of June-July. The candidate needs to check the university's website regularly for updates on the admission process.

M.Sc. in Agriculture at SKUAST (Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology) is mainly done through the ICAR AIEEA PG examination, or the University Entrance Test (UET)/SKUCET. Although the accurate cut offs of the recent year (2025) are yet to be announced, in the past years it can be broadly estimated that a score range of 60-75 can lead to ICAR AIEEA PG. Bachelor degree holders speeding in fields related to agriculture with minimum of 60 percent marks (55 percent marks for reserved category) are required. The selection criterion includes entrance exam based score and counseling.

Yes, there will be counselling sessions for admission to the B.V.Sc. & A.H. at SKUAST. The counselling process will involve four rounds of counselling followed by a mop-up round, if required. Candidates must appear in-person for counselling and produce all relevant certificates in original at the time of counselling. The allotment of seats will be rank/merit wise, considering the choice/priority of programme filled up by the candidate while participating in the counselling.

 Yes sure, the SKUAST J CET is a common entrance test for admission in PG programs like M.Sc. Horticulture .The test will be based upon your undergraduate syllabus.The test consist 150 question which are multiple choice based questions  the marking scheme will be +1 for the right answer and for wrong answer -0.25.The admission will be based upon the score, merit list will be formed.Thank you

The official cutoff list has not been released yet. The latest cutoff for M.Sc. in Genetics and Plant Breeding at SKUAST through ICAR AIEEA-PG 2024 was around the 60 to 75 percentile range for all categories, including General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture graduates from SKUAST - Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir can work in various sectors such as:
AgricultureHorticultureAnimal/Fish ForestryFood ScienceBiotechnologyAgri Engineering Sericulture