Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Srinagar came into existence after bifurcating Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) by the amendment of 1998-99. The parent SKUAST was formed by an act of State Legislature in 1982. The University is funded by State Govt. & ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research). It is headquartered at Shalimar, Srinagar.
Academics:
Faculties |
Agriculture |
Veterinary Sciences |
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Forestry |
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Fisheries |
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Post Graduate Studies |
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Course Intake |
Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura – 104 |
Faculty of Veterinary Sciences & AH, Shahuma – 81 |
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Faculty of Post Graduate Studies – 177 |
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Admission Procedure |
Common Entrance Test being conducted by Competent Authorities at State and National level strictly in accordance with the norms and procedures laid down by the State Government, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) & Veterinary Council of India (VCI) |
Research |
Bio Gas in Kashmir (Technical Journal) |
Facilities:
Institutional Area & Farmland |
A total of 704.75 hectares of land is available for Research work |
The Main campus includes Agricultural Research Information System (ARIS) cell with necessary electronic services, The Directorate of Extension Education with a carpet area of 3000 sq ft |
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Main Laboratory cum Lecture Room’s block with a floor area of 4080 sq ft |
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2 Guest House, 8 Green House & 1 Museum of 176 sq meters |
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Hostel |
1 Boy’s hostel, 1 Girl’s hostel for Post Graduate students only with a combined accommodation strength of 80 residents |
Boy’s hostel consists of 55 Rooms |
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Girl’s hostel contains 6 Rooms |
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Recreation Centre, Gymnasium, Indoor games facility etc |
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Library |
The Central library is built on a floor area of 350 sq meters |
A repository of 13,300 text, 2150 reference books |
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125 current Periodicals, 6300 back file Periodicals, 580 Theses, 3128 Project Reports & 11 CD ROM Databases |
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Subscription of 70 National, 52 International Scientific Journals, Membership of Online various consortia like IASRI, ERNET etc |
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Digital amenities include 25 PCs, Audio – Visual devices etc |
Events:
Co – Curricular Activities |
ARIS (Agriculture Research Information System) |
Tribal Maize Conference sponsor by DMR New Delhi |
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Extracurricular Activities |
World Metrological Day |
Co – Operative Day of Farmers |
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Women Welfare Assembly |
Achievements:
28 graduates of the university were awarded the ICAR fellowships in the academic year 2005 – 06
What is the review of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir ?
This University has a total of 704.75 hectares of land is available for Research work. The Main campus includes Agricultural Research Information System (ARIS) cell with necessary electronic services, The Directorate of Extension Education with a carpet area of 3000 sq ft. Main Laboratory cum Lecture Room
Is this University approved from ?
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir is approved to State Legislature of Jammu and Kashmir.
What is the admission criteria for B.Tech ?
B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering) admission criteria is Candidates having passed 10+2 from a recognized Board with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics subjects, with not less than 50% marks in aggregate for open category and 40% marks for reserved category.