About College/University

Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (CSKHPKV) is a public state agricultural university located at Palampur in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It was established in 1978 and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

The university specializes in agriculture, veterinary sciences and allied fields with strong emphasis on research, extension and hill agriculture suitable for Himalayan regions. It is one of the premier agricultural universities in North India.

Courses

Undergraduate Programmes

• B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture
• B.Sc (Hons) Community Science
• B.V.Sc & AH (Veterinary)

Postgraduate Programmes

• M.Sc Agriculture
• M.V.Sc
• MBA (Agri Business Management)

Course Eligibility

B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture
10+2 Science (PCB/PCM/Agri) + ICAR AIEEA / university test

B.V.Sc & AH
10+2 PCB + NEET / ICAR norms

MBA (Agri Business)
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

M.Sc Agriculture
Relevant bachelor’s degree

Ph.D
Master’s degree + entrance/interview

Fees

B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture
₹20,000 – ₹40,000 per year

B.V.Sc & AH
₹30,000 – ₹60,000 per year

MBA (Agri Business)
₹60,000 – ₹1.0 lakh per year

M.Sc Agriculture
₹25,000 – ₹50,000 per year

Placement

Average Package
₹4 – ₹6 LPA

Highest Package (reported)
₹10 – ₹12 LPA

Top Recruiters

• Agri input companies
• Dairy & food companies
• Veterinary pharma firms
• Government agriculture departments
• Banking & agri-business firms

Admission Process

1. ICAR / NEET / university entrance

2. Online application

3. Merit list

4. Counselling

5. Document verification

6. Fee submission

College Highlights

✔ Established in 1978
✔ Government agricultural university
✔ ICAR recognized
✔ Strong agriculture & veterinary focus
✔ Hill agriculture research
✔ Affordable government fees
✔ Large experimental farms
✔ Strong agri reputation in North India

FAQs

Q. Is CSKHPKV private or government?
Government state agricultural university.

Q. Where is CSKHPKV located?
Palampur, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

Q. Is ICAR required?
Yes, commonly for agriculture admissions.

Q. Is it good for agriculture?
Yes — one of the top agriculture universities in Himachal.

Q. Does it offer engineering?
No.

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