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Shakshi Sehrawat

Updated on 15th July, 2024 , 4 min read

Agricultural University Palampur 

About the University 

The foundation for the establishment of the agricultural university named Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (CSKHPKV), Palampur came into being after August 1, 1966, when a junior College of agriculture was established at Palampur under the aegis of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. The University came into existence on November 1, 1978. 

The university offers around 7 degrees and 26 courses. It's a state co-ed institute with a gender percentage of 38% male and 62% female. Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya campus size is 972 acres with a faculty count of 233 and a student count of 1647. The percentage of students outside the states is 12%. 

History: The University came into existence on November 1, 1978. 

  • The Agricultural Complex comprising the Colleges of Agriculture at Palampur and Solan and the agricultural research stations in different agro-climatic zones of Himachal Pradesh formed the nucleus of the newly established University.
  • A separate University of Horticulture and Forestry named as Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry at Solan was carved out of CSKHPKV in 1985.
  • In 1986 the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Palampur was established as a constituent second faculty of Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya. 
  • In May 1991, the departments of Home Science and Basic Sciences and Humanities of College of Agriculture were similarly upgraded to full-fledged College of Home Science and Basic Sciences. 

CSK HPKV Palampur Highlights: 

Particulars 

Details          

Name of the Institute 

Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya

Institute type

Public University

Application Mode 

Online/ Offline

Name of the Entrance Exam

CSKHPKV Entrance Exam

Entrance Mode

Online/ Offline

Basic Admission Criteria

BSc Physical Sciences, BSc. Life Sciences, BSc. (Hons.) Community Science, B.Tech (Food Technology), Doctoral Programs: Merit Based B.V.Sc. & A.H., BSc. (Hons.) Agriculture, MSc. Ag, M.V.Sc. Programs: Entrance Test Based

Counselling

Yes

Scholarship 

Yes

Official website 

https://hillagric.ac.in/indexold.htm

The official website of Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya is https://hillagric.ac.in/indexold.htm

 

CSK HPKV Palampur Statistics

The statistics for an academic year are as follows : 

Particulars

Statistics

First-year total student intake

126

Total students admitted

104

Total Graduated Students

88

Total Placed Students

58

Placement Percentage

100

Total students go to higher studies

30

Median Salary

6.00 L

Degrees Offered at CSK HPKV Palampur

The list of the degrees offered at Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (CSKHPKV) is as follows: 

  1. BSc 
  2. BSc (HONS)
  3. MSc 
  4. BE/B.Tech
  5. PhD 
  6. BV.Sc
  7. MV.Sc 

Courses offered at CSK HPKV Palampur

The table below contains the courses offered at Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (CSKHPKV) with fee structure and duration.

Course

Duration

Tuition fee

BSc Agricultural Hons 

4 years 

INR 1.57 L

B.Tech Food technology

4 years 

INR 1.57 L

BSc Community Science Hons

4 years 

INR 1.57 L

BSc in physics, chemistry and mathematics 

3 years

INR 1.18 L

BSc botany, zoology and chemistry 

3 years

INR 1.18 L

BV.Sc Animal Health

5 years and 6 months

INR 2.12 L

MSc agronomy

2 years

INR 85.24 K

MSc Plant Breeding and Genetics

2 years

INR 85.24 K

MSc Entomology 

2 years

INR 85.24 K

MSc Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry

2 years

INR 85.24 K

PhD plant breeding and Genetics 

6 years

INR 85.24 K

MV.Sc Veterinary Microbiology

2 years

INR 85.24 K

MV.Sc Veterinary Surgery and Radiology 

2 years

INR 85.24 K

PhD agronomy

6 years

INR 85.24 K

MSc plant pathology 

2 years

INR 85.24 K

MSc vegetable science 

2 yearsINR 85.24 K

MV.Sc veterinary pathology

2 yearsINR 85.24 K

MSc Agricultural Economics

2 yearsINR 85.24 K

MV.Sc animal reproduction and gynaecology

2 years

INR 85.24 K

CSK HPKV Palampur Eligibility Criteria : 

The eligibility criteria for all the degrees offered at CSKHPKV is given below in the table: 

Degree Name

Eligibility

BSc 

10+2 with at least 50%marks from science stream.

BSc (HONS)

10+2 with at least 50%marks from science stream.

MSc 

BSc degree with at least 50% of marks in relevant subject

BE/B.Tech

10+2 with physics, mathematics and chemistry with at least 60% marks. 

PhD

Master’s degree /M.Phil degree in relevant subject with at least 55%

BV.Sc

10+2 with at least 50%marks from science stream.

MV.Sc 

BV.Sc degree with at least 50% of marks in relevant subjects.

Seat available at CSK HPKV Palampur

The courses and the no. of seats available for the respective courses are given below in the table:

Courses 

Seat available

BSc Agricultural Hons 

120

B.Tech Food technology

60

BSc Community Science Hons

60

BSc in physics, chemistry and mathematics 

60

BSc botany, zoology and chemistry 

60

BV.Sc Animal Health

60

MSc agronomy

12

MSc Plant Breeding and Genetics

11

MSc Entomology 

11

MSc Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry

10

PhD plant breeding and Genetics 

7

MV.Sc Veterinary Microbiology

7

MV.Sc Veterinary Surgery and Radiology 

6

PhD agronomy

6

MSc plant pathology 

5

MSc vegetable science 

5

MV.Sc veterinary pathology

5

MSc Agricultural Economics

4

MV.Sc animal reproduction and gynaecology

4

CSK HPKV Palampur Placement 

The university placements are conducted every year. The placement cell also provides the students with career opportunities and guidance. The average placement at CSKHPKV for undergraduate (ug) 4-year students is Rs 88,000/-, and for Postgraduate 2-year students is Rs 13,00,000. According to the placement statistics, it is seen that 87% of the student population gets placed. 

CSK HPKV Palampur Scholarship 

CSK HPKV Palampur provide scholarships to various candidates based on merit, the distribution is done on the basis : 

  1. National Talent Scholarship - Rs 2000 will be given to ICAR nominees Awarded to Students admitted through AIEEA conducted by ICAR.
  2. R.S. Amin Chand Memorial Scholarship - Rs 1500 will be given to that student On a Merit -cum Means basis.
  3. 1. College Merit Scholarship - Rs 600 will be given to 10% of the total number of students Awarded to the top 10% of UG students having domicile in H.P.
  4. RAWE (Rural Agricultural work experience) stipend - Rs 2000 will be given to that student in one semester in 4th year.

For further details on Scholarships Kindly, visit the official website

http://www.hillagric.ac.in/students/scholarship/scholarship.html

Facilities available at CSK HPKV Palampur 

CSKHPKV Hostel: Fully furnished two separate hostels are present one for boys and the other for girls, hostels offer a unique way to explore new destinations without breaking the bank. All the hostels are fully equipped with wifi and a peaceful environment. 

CSKHPKV Health care centre: a health care centre is also located at the campus, which is available all days a week—the CSKHPKV Palampur Health Center in collaboration with Vivekanand Medical Research Institute. 

CSKHPKV Library:  CSKHPKV Palampur library is the well- stocked and resourced with books, textbooks, newspapers, magazines, international articles, e-books, e- thesis and online databases. The university library has also been designed as a FAQ repository by FAO. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seats are available at CSKHPKV?

The minimum number of seats is 4 to the maximum number of seats no 120.

What is the full form of CSKHPKV?

The foundation for the establishment of the agricultural university was named as Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (CSKHPKV).

What are the basic eligibility criteria of CSKHPKV?

The basic eligibility criteria of CSKHPKV are BSc Physical Sciences, BSc. Life Sciences, BSc. (Hons.) Community Science, B.Tech (Food Technology), Doctoral Programs: Merit Based B.V.Sc. & A.H., BSc. (Hons.) Agriculture, MSc. Ag, M.V.Sc. Programs: Entrance Test Based.

Is CSKHPKV a public or private institute?

CSKHPKV is a public institute.

What are the facilities available at CSKHPKV?

All the necessary facilities like hostels, health care, libraries and canteen etc are available at CSKHPKV.

What is the average placement provided at CSKHPKV?

The average placement at CSKHPKV for undergraduate (ug) 4-year students is Rs 88,000 , and for Postgraduate 2-year students is Rs 13,00,000.

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