About Faculty of Agriculture, SKUAST-Kashmir
The Faculty of Agriculture at Wadura near Sopore is SKUAST-Kashmir’s temperate-agriculture faculty, started in 1960 as the Government Agriculture College and now teaching B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, M.Sc and PhD.
The Faculty of Agriculture at Wadura, Sopore began in 1960 as the Government Agriculture College and became a constituent unit of SKUAST-Kashmir in 1982. Its campus covers about 92 hectares in Baramulla district and is home to more than 750 undergraduate and postgraduate students. It runs the four-year B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture and M.Sc and PhD programmes in agronomy, plant pathology, genetics and plant breeding, entomology, extension, economics, soil science and microbiology. The campus has seven hostels (three for boys and four for girls), a library with over 25,000 books, a 24×7 health centre, a seed processing plant, a dairy unit and instructional farms, making it a key place for temperate farm science.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Accepts: SKUAST-K entrance test |
Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Science | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| 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
B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture seats are filled through an entrance test for candidates with Class 12 in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics. M.Sc admission is based on the bachelor's record and an entrance test, and PhD candidates need a relevant master's degree and may face a test or interview. SKUAST-Kashmir publishes the admission notice for each session.
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 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.
Facilities
- Hostel (boys)
- Hostel (girls)
- Library
- Labs
- Sports
- Medical
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Other colleges in Sopore
Government Degree College, Sopore
Frequently asked questions
When was the Wadura agriculture faculty started?
In 1960 as the Government Agriculture College
Which PG subjects are taught?
Agronomy, plant pathology, genetics and plant breeding, entomology, extension, economics, soil science and microbiology.
Are hostels available?
Yes, seven hostels: three for boys and four for girls.
Sources
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Information verified on 25 Oct 2026
- Faculty of Agriculture - SKUAST-Kashmir · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
- Faculty of Agriculture SKUAST-K - Careers360 · Editorial, accessed 25 Oct 2026
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