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Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

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Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultura: the applicant's brief

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  1. The short answer

    Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology is a public university in India focused on agriculture and related fields. It suits students who want study options in agriculture, basic sciences, dairy technology, agricultural engineering, horticulture and forestry, biotechnology, or veterinary sciences and animal husbandry.

  2. What you can study

    Students can study at the Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Dairy Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Horticulture & Forestry, School of Biotechnology, and the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry. Most of these units are located at Chatha, Jammu, while Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry is at R. S. Pura, Jammu.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s admissions process and check the official website for entry requirements, document lists, deadlines, and any programme-specific conditions. The university does not publish detailed international admissions steps in the information available; confirm the current process with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs will depend on where you stay in Jammu and on your own housing, transport, and daily spending.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm that before applying. Also check visa requirements, whether your chosen faculty is based at Chatha or R. S. Pura, how you will submit documents from abroad, and whether there are any programme-specific entry rules.

  6. How it compares

    India has 475 universities, so this is one of many options, but it is more specialised than a broad general university because its academic structure is centered on agriculture and allied disciplines. That makes it a stronger fit for applicants with a clear interest in farming systems, animal sciences, engineering, biotechnology, or horticulture than for someone looking for a wide multi-subject university.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultura

What type of university is it?

It is a public university.

Which country is it in?

It is in India.

Where is the university located?

It is located in Chatha, in the Jammu district of Jammu and Kashmir, India.

What faculties or schools are available?

Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Dairy Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Horticulture & Forestry, School of Biotechnology, and Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry.

Overview

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) is an agriculture university located in the town of Chatha, in the Jammu district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. SKUAST-J came into existence on 20 September 1999 following the amendment in Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Act 1982 through the State legislature. The university inherited few assets and staff deployed at various stations and sub-stations from erstwhile SKUAST (J&K) to carry on the mission of agriculture research and development. Currently Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Dairy Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Horticulture & Forestry and School of Biotechnology are located at Chatha, Jammu whereas the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry is located at R. S. Pura, Jammu.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

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Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for India.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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