Applications as per the prescribed format are invited from Diploma in Agriculture and Horticulture Admission 2023 Start in J&K the eligible candidates of Jammu province having Domicile of Union Territory of J&K for admission to the following diploma course in Agriculture and Horticulture for the academic session 2023-24:
Diploma in Agriculture and Horticulture Admission 2023 Start in J&K
Applications as per the prescribed format are invited from the eligible candidates of Jammu province having Domicile of Union Territory of J&K for admission to the following diploma course in Agriculture and Horticulture for the academic session 2023-24:
| S. No. | Course Name | Availability of Seats | Seats reserved for in-service employee | Total Intake |
| Diploma in Agriculture | 30+3* | 10 seats (Seats reserved for in-service employee of J&K UT Govt./SKUAST-J employees) | 40+3* = 43 | |
| Diploma in Horticulture | 30+3* | 10 seats (Seats reserved for in-service employee of J&K UT Govt./SKUAST-J employees) | 40+3* = 43 |
“For EWS students 10% of seats over and above be filled.
Eligibility
Shall have passed in 10+2 examinations with science subjects. Candidates possessing Short Term Certificate courses in respective disciplines from ICAR recognized Universities/Institutions shall begiven preference.
Age
Not less than 17 years as on 31-12-2023
Duration
One year
Fee Structure
The course fee can be divided into two terms i.e 1 term and 2nd term shall be charged in advance at the beginning of each term as under:
1 term (Semester) = Rs. 13,000/-
2nd term (Semester) = Rs. 4500/-
Seat matrix for Diploma in Agriculture
| Diploma in Agriculture | Number of seats |
| Open Merit (OM) | 16 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 2 |
| Schedule Tribe | 3 |
| Weak and under privileged classes (Social caste) | 1 |
| Resident of area adjoining Actual Line of Control /International Border(IB) | 1 |
| Resident of Backward Area (RBA) | 3 |
| Pahari Speaking People | 1 |
| Economically Weaker Section(EWS) | 3* |
| Physically Challenged persons | 1 (Horizontal) |
| Children of Defence Personnel | 1 |
| Candidates possessing outstanding in sports | 1 |
| Children of Para military forces and State Police Personnel | 1 |
- In addition to above 10% of seats over and above be filled from the candidates of Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
Seat matrix for Diploma in Horticulture
| Diploma in Horticulture | Number of seats |
| Open Merit (OM) | 16 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 2 |
| Schedule Tribe | 3 |
| Weak and under privileged classes (Social caste) | 1 |
| Resident of area adjoining Actual Line of Control /International Border(IB) | 1 |
| Resident of Backward Area (RBA) | 3 |
| Pahari Speaking People | 1 |
| Economically Weaker Section(EWS) | 3* |
| Physically Challenged persons | 1 (Horizontal) |
| Children of Defence Personnel | 1 |
| Candidates possessing outstanding in sports | 1 |
| Children of Para military forces and State Police Personnel | 1 |
- In addition to above 10% of seats over and above be filled from the candidates of Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs).
How to apply
The candidate are advised to deposit the fee amounting to 200/- as application charges through online mode /cash through bank / RTGS into the account of Comptroller SKUAST-J A/c No. 1235040500000009 (J&K Bank, Chatha) IFSC: JAKA0EAURSP.
The applications on the prescribed format duly signed by the concerned candidates complete in all respects accompanied with fee receipt of amounting to 200/- (Rupees Two hundred) only on account of application charges must reach to the office of the Registrar, SKUAST-J, Main Campus, Chatha, Jammu- 180009 on or before 21-08-2023. Also the desired in-service Union Territory of J&K Govt. employees shall submit their applications on or before 21-08-2023 duly recommended and forwarded by their employer along with prescribed application fee. The application form must be supported with the following attested documents.
- Marks certificate of 10+2 or equivalent examination
- Date of Birth Certificate (Matriculation)
- Domicile Certificate
- Character Certificate
- Category Certificate
Selection
The Selection for admission to Diploma in Agriculture & Horticulture shall be made on the basis of merit obtained by the candidates in qualifying examination i.e., 10+2 or equivalent and in case of J&K Govt. in-service employees nominees working in Agriculture Production Department and Horticulture Department, respectively.(only those in- service candidates should apply who are fulfilling the minimum eligibility norms in terms of qualification).
Important Dates
Last date for receipt of application form 21-08-2023.
Start of Classes 04-09-2023.
Application Form
Application form for Diploma Courses.pdf