SKUAST Admission 2023 | Courses, Eligibility, Fee,Entrance Exam & Important Dates

SKUAST Jammu, also known as Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in the field of agriculture, veterinary sciences, fisheries, and allied sciences.To apply for admission to SKUAST Jammu, candidates must first check the eligibility criteria for the desired program on the official website of the university. The eligibility criteria may vary for different programs.The university conducts an entrance exam for admission to some of its programs, while for others, the admission is based on merit. Candidates who qualify for the entrance exam will be called for counseling, and the final selection will be based on the marks obtained in the entrance exam and the counseling process.The application process for SKUAST Jammu admission usually starts in the month of May or June, and candidates can apply online on the university's official website.Candidates are advised to keep a track of the official website for updates regarding admission notifications, eligibility criteria, application process, and important dates.

Important Dates :

Important Dates for SKUAST Jammu CET-2023
Commencement of submission of online application forms	19/04/2023 from 10.00 AM (Wednesday)
Last date for submission of online application forms	18/05/2023 at 12:00 mid-night (Thursday)
Last date for submission of online application forms with late fee	23/05/2023 at 12.00 mid-night (Tuesday)
Opening of Correction window for submitted Online applications forms	24/05/2023 from 10:00 A.M To 27/05/2023 12.00 mid-night
Date of Common Entrance Test (CET)
Masters programmes	10-06-2023 (Saturday) Tentative dates
Undergraduate programmes	17-06-2023 (Saturday) Tentative dates
Test Centre	Jammu
Date of download of Admit card	Shall be notified Separately
Application Fee for CET 2023 without late fee	Rs. 1800/-
Application Fee for CET 2023 with late fee	Rs. 2800/-
Counselling
Undergraduate programmes	Shall be notified Separately
Masters programmes	Shall be notified Separately

Eligibilty :

Candidates having a valid Domicile Certificate of Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh are eligible for seeking admission to all the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
For admission to Undergraduate programme in Biotechnology, candidates from outside Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh can also apply.
The candidates hailing from states other than Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh can seek admission only under Non-Resident Indian (NRI)/ NRI sponsored quota for B.V.Sc. & A.H./ B. Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ B. Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture /B. Tech. Agril. Engineering and against Self Financing seats for Postgraduate courses under All India basis category.
For Undergraduate programmes, candidate must be 17 years old on or before 31.12.2023.
Candidates who have appeared in Higher Secondary Part II (12th or 10+2) are also eligible to apply provided they produce their Higher Secondary Part II (12th or 10+2) mark sheet issued by competent examining body at the time of counselling, and fulfil all the above prescribed requirements to be eligible for admission to Undergraduate programmes.
For Postgraduate programmes, candidate not below 19 years of age, as on 31-12-2023, is eligible to appear in the examination. No relaxation is admissible regarding the minimum age limit.
The candidate must have passed have appeared at the final examination and likely to get awarded the degree on or before the counselling date as mentioned in the brochure to be eligible for admission to Postgraduate programmes.

Admission guidelines for in-service candidates of SKUASTJammu Employees and Govt. Nominee:

For admission of SKUAST-J In-Service Employees' and In-service state Govt. Nominee, only those applications with the prior permission from their employer shall be entertained. All Such candidates have to appear in SKUAST-J CET-2023. The admission to such candidates shall be granted only after the submission of the "permission letter of their employer" at the time of counselling.

How to Apply :

Instructions/ Procedure for filling up online application form for SKUAST Jammu CET-2023:

Candidates need to log on to the official website www.skuast.org to apply online.
Before filling the application form, candidates must read and understand the eligibility criteria and other necessary information.
Application forms for undergraduate and postgraduate programs will be accepted online only through the university website from 19/04/2023 to 18/05/2023 with an application fee of Rs. 1800. However, application forms along with a late fee of Rs. 1000/= will be accepted until 23/05/2023.
Correction window for the submitted online application form will be available from 24/05/2023 to 27/05/2023 and Tentative entrance exam date will be 10-06-2023 (Masters programmes) and 17-06-2023 (Undergraduate programmes) .
Before filling the application form, candidates must have scanned images of their photograph, signature, and thumb-impression in JPEG/JPG format saved on the computer, which are mandatory to upload. Candidates should also have their payment mode details handy.
Click on the "Register Now" link provided on the website to start the application process.
Fill in the personal details and register yourself. Double-check the details before registering as they will not be editable after registration.
After registration, an email containing the username and password will be sent to the registered email id.
Login to your account by clicking on the "Student Login" link provided in the top right corner of the page.
Enter the username and password as provided in the email and click login.
You will be redirected to the student dashboard where you can view your basic details and application details.
Click on the "Apply Now" button available under application details to start filling in the application form.
The application form contains five steps: Basic Information, Educational Qualification, Image Uploads, View Application, and Fee Payment.
Read the instructions given on top of every step carefully and fill in all the required fields.
Check the photo, signature, and thumb impression if they are in the proper format before uploading.
You can print the application form from your dashboard.
Candidates are advised to keep their fee receipt and application form safe for future reference.
While filling the application form, candidates should provide their own contact numbers and email IDs for receiving Admit Cards/Updates from time to time.
Candidates can make online payments through any Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking.
Incomplete admission forms in any respect will be rejected.
Seeking admission on the basis of false identity, misrepresentation by submitting false certificates/ documents or suppression of any material fact is unlawful and will result in cancellation of admission.

Conclusion :

In conclusion, SKUAST Jammu offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of agriculture, veterinary sciences, fisheries, and allied sciences. Eligibility criteria and admission procedures may vary for different programs, and candidates are advised to check the official website for details. The university conducts an entrance exam for some programs, while for others, the admission is based on merit. The application process usually starts in May or June, and candidates can apply online. Keeping track of the official website for updates is crucial for aspiring candidates.

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