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

SKUAST Jammu offer  a B.Tech. programme in Agricultural Engineering. The admission process typically involves entrance exams and given below eligibility criteria. Here is some  of the admission process for the B.Tech programme are :1. Eligibility Criteria:Educational Qualifications: Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as cumpulsory subjects from a recognised board.Minimum Marks: Candidates  have a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) in their 10+2 examinations.2. Entrance Exam:Jammu and Kashmir Common Entrance Test (JKCET): Admission to the B.Tech programme at SKUAST-Jammu is primarily based on the JKCET conducted in J & K . Candidates must qualify for this exam to be eligible for  the admission.SKUAST Entrance Test (for Agricultural Engineering): Sometimes, SKUAST-Jammu conducts its own entrance exam for B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering, especifically for those who wish to pursue this specialised branch in the college.

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.

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 ).

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.

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.

Yes, SKUAST Jammu conducts SKUAST-J Common Entrance Test for admission to UG, PG and PhD courses. It is a three-year exam for UG and two and a half year exam for PG courses. The paper for UG courses contains 180 multiple choice questions with each carrying on mark. In PG, the exam paper have 150 questions each with four options. 

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.

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.

Candidates who get admission to the BSc (Hons) programme are required to pay the SKUAST BSc (Hons) fees to confirm their seats in the institute as mentioned below:One-Time FeesTuition FeesHostel FeesINR 21,000INR 21,250 - INR 28,750INR 73,065 - INR 98,190Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.