Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology – SKUAST Kashmir PhD Admission 2025-26 (Autumn)

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science & Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir invites application for PhD admission for the academic session 2025-26 (Autumn).

Eligibility Criteria

For Domicile of UT of J&K/GoJK Inservice Candidates

Candidates must have obtained Masters Degree in the subjects as indicated against each Discipline from Institutions/Universities recognized by ICAR/VCI/UGC with OGPA of not less than 6.00 on 10.00 Scale or 60% marks (under traditional system).

Note: Candidates from 10+2+4 or above duration/system at graduation level only are eligible except Environmental Sciences, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Agricultural Statistics and Plant Physiology where 10+2+3 candidates are also eligible but will have to undergo deficiency courses at Ph.D level.

Check subject wise requirements in brochure.

For NRI-Sponsored and Other States/UTs Candidates

Candidates must have obtained Masters Degree in the subjects as indicated against each Discipline from Institutions/Universities recognized by ICAR/VCI/UGC with OGPA of not less than 7.00 on 10:00 Scale or 70% marks (under traditional system).

Note: Candidates from 10+2+4 or above duration/system at graduation level only are eligible except Environmental Sciences, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Agricultural Statistics and Plant Physiology where 10+2+3 candidates are also eligible but will have to undergo deficiency courses at Ph.D level.

Check subject wise requirements in brochure.

Selection Process

For Domicile of UT of J&K/GoJK Inservice Candidates

• The candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria will have to appear in the University Entrance Test UET-2025-26 (Autumn-Semester) comprising 120 multiple choice objective questions to be attempted in 2 hours for 90 marks.
• The selection will be purely based on the marks secured in the University Entrance Test followed by Research Aptitude Assessment (RAA) for 10 marks and accordingly a merit list will be drawn.
• All the selections made by the University to the programme shall be provisional till final determination of eligibility of the candidates by the University authorities.
• In case there is a tie in the merit (UET plus RAA) of candidates, the candidate having higher marks /OGPA at Master’s level shall be placed at higher rank. However, in case there is again a tie in the Marks/ OGPA at the Master’s level, the candidate with higher Marks/OGPA at graduation level shall be placed higher in the rank.
• Any subsequent vacancy caused by whatsoever reason in any category shall be filled from the wait listed candidates.
• The University shall have the right to review and amend the provisional selection in case of any bonafide error, lapse or mistake that is brought in its notice .
• Seeking admission on the basis of false identity, misrepresentation or by submitting false certificates/ documents or suppression of any material fact is unlawful and will result in cancellation of admission.
• Mere appearance in the UET-2025-26 (Autumn-Semester) and figuring in the selection list does not confer any right of admission to the candidate, if he/she is otherwise not found eligible on detection of an error/ mistake/ fraud/ misrepresentation/ impersonation etc.

For NRI-Sponsored and Other States/UTs Candidates

Inter-se-Merit on Master’s Degree basis as per eligibility.

Check brochure for full details.

Application Process

• Candidates have to apply online on the link available at university website.
• Read instruction given there carefully before filling application form.

• Commencement of submission of Online Application Forms: 16 July, 2025
• Last date/time for submission of Online Application Forms: 31 July, 2025
• Date of University Entrance Test: To be notified separately
• Test Centre: Main Campus, Shalimar, Srinagar
• Date of Research Aptitude Assessment (RAA): To be notified separately

• Notification
• Brochure
• SKUAST Kashmir Website