Ph.D. in Sericulture at SKUAST - Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir

SKUAST - Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir - Other, Jammu and Kashmir, offers Ph.D. in Sericulture as a 3-year doctoral degree. There are 7 seats in each batch.

SKUAST - Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir is a other institute, founded in 1982. This page brings together what is on record for this course at SKUAST - Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

SKUAST - Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir has not published a fee for Ph.D. in Sericulture on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To get into Ph.D. in Sericulture, you usually need a master's degree in a related subject.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through UGC NET and a university's own test. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check SKUAST - Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take UGC NET and a university's own test and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to SKUAST - Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir on its website (www.skuast.org) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The most recent placement data we hold (2021) show a median package of ₹8.46 lakh at SKUAST - Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir. 153 of 447 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

SKUAST - Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir runs 3 Ph.D specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• Ph.D. in Agriculture
• Ph.D. in Soil and Water Engineering

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Do the subjects of Ph.D. in Sericulture genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does SKUAST - Sher-E-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir compare with other colleges offering Ph.D in and around Jammu & Kashmir - Other?