Faculty of Agriculture SKUAST-Jammu Chatha: Courses 2026

About Faculty of Agriculture, SKUAST-Jammu

The Faculty of Agriculture at SKUAST-Jammu’s main campus in Chatha is the farm-science faculty of the university, teaching B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, M.Sc in 11 disciplines, an MBA in agribusiness and PhD.

The Faculty of Agriculture began in 1999 along with Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu and is based at the main campus in Chatha, on the edge of Jammu city. It runs the four-year B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture degree, master’s programmes in eleven disciplines and doctoral research in nine. An MBA in Agri-Business Management is part of its postgraduate offer, and a one-year Diploma in Agriculture is also available. The faculty serves the sub-tropical and intermediate zones of the Jammu region, so its teaching covers crops, soils, plant protection, extension and farm economics suited to that area.

Courses and fees

Course	Mode	Duration	Seats	Fee per year	Total fee
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture	Full-time	4 yrs	—	—	—
Master of Business Administration	Full-time	2 yrs	—	—	—
Master of Science	Full-time	2 yrs	—	—	—
Doctor of Philosophy	Full-time	—	—	—	—

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Admission through: Entrance test

Admission to B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, the master's programmes and PhD is made by SKUAST-Jammu each year through the process given in its admission notice and prospectus. Applicants check the notice on the university website, apply in the stated window and are selected on the basis of the prescribed test or merit, followed by counselling.

Typical eligibility

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture: Studying in: Class 12; At least 50% marks in Class 12; at least three of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology (Agriculture may count); minimum age 16 as on 31 August of admission year
Master of Business Administration: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline
Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

Where these courses lead

Agriculture

Agricultural Scientist

Minimum: PG

Agricultural scientists research crops, soil, livestock and farming methods to raise yields and help farmers. The usual route is a four-year B.Sc…

Science & Research

Research Scientist

Minimum: PG

Research scientists plan and run experiments to discover new knowledge or solve practical problems. In India most enter research through a master's…

Business and Management

Marketing Manager

Minimum: UG

Marketing managers plan how a product or service reaches customers through research, branding, advertising and sales campaigns. Many start after a BBA…

Finance

Financial Analyst

Minimum: UG

Financial analysts study companies, markets and economic data to guide investment and business decisions. People who publish research reports on securities in…

Business and Management