SKUAST Jammu B.Sc {Hons.} Agriculture: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The admission process for this college involves an online application and the SKUAST-JCET exam, which helps determine placement among 3,000 applicants. Alternatively, candidates can apply through the AIEEA UG exam. The faculty is highly qualified, with professors aged 30 to 50 years, all holding PhDs or post-doctorates and coming from diverse regions across India. The course structure spans 8 semesters over 4 years, with 11 to 12 courses each semester and 20 to 30 lectures per course.

The annual fee for a B.Sc in Agriculture is 16,000 to 17,000 INR for government seat students, totaling 48,000 to 51,000 INR over three years, while self-financed and NRI students pay 120,000 to 150,000 INR annually. Placement support involves research internships essential for courses, with renowned companies participating in campus recruitment. The college aids in preparing for competitive exams and facilitates internships with multinational corporations and esteemed institutions, including international opportunities through the NAHEP-IDP department.

A RAWE internship program offers a 3,000 INR monthly stipend, involving field visits to enhance agricultural practices. The National Talent Scholarship by ICAR provides financial support: 3,000 INR per month for undergraduates, 5,000-7,000 INR for postgraduates, and 15,000 INR for PhD students. Tuition fees are approximately 20,000 INR annually for government seat students, 1.1 lakh for self-financed students, and 1.5 lakh for NRI students. Per-semester fees for general quota students are 9,750 INR, with higher fees for NRI and self-financed seats at up to 70,000 INR.

Hostel fees are 17,900 INR for residents, with additional charges for electricity and mess fees totaling 12,500 INR per semester. Scholarships are mainly available for ICAR and top-ranking students, with a suggestion to extend these benefits to all students.