CSK HPKV offers admission in 2026 through CUET, NEET, ICAR AIEEA PG and ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF. B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture and B.Tech. Food Technology use CUET (UG) scores, while B.V.Sc. and A.H. needs a valid NEET UG score. M.Sc admission is done through ICAR AIEEA PG counselling, and Ph.D. admission needs ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF qualification.

The official CSK HPKV admission portal is hillagric.ac.in.

  • CSK HPKV is a state university recognised by ICAR. Candidates with Himachal Pradesh domicile are preferred for state quota seats.
  • The reservation rules are 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 3% for PwD and 2% for children of freedom fighters.
  • The online application fee is INR 1000 for General, OBC and EWSs candidates, and INR 700 for SC, ST and Person with Benchmark Disability candidates.
  • B.Sc Community Science, B.Sc Physical Sciences and B.Sc Life Sciences do not need an entrance exam. Admission is based on 10+2 merit.
  • For B.V.Sc., MCC conducts admission for 15% All India Quota seats at mcc.nic.in. CSK HPKV conducts admission for state quota seats.

Direct Admission at CSK HPKV: CSK HPKV has no management quota. Seats are allotted only through merit and centralised entrance examination routes.

CSK HPKV Important Dates 2026

Event Date
Seat Allotment at CSK HPKV for ICAR counselling September to October 2026 (Tentative)

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

CSK HPKV UG Admission 2026

At the UG level, CSK HPKV admits students to B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture, B.Tech. Food Technology, B.V.Sc. and A.H. and other B.Sc programmes. CUET (UG) is used for B.Sc Agriculture and B.Tech Food Technology. NEET UG is used for B.V.Sc. and A.H. Some B.Sc programmes are filled only through 10+2 marks.

CSK HPKV UG Eligibility Criteria

Course (Duration) Eligibility Selection Route
B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture (4 years) 10+2 with PCM, PCB or Agriculture. Minimum 50% marks, or 45% for SC/ST. CUET (UG)
B.Tech Food Technology (4 years) 10+2 with PCM or PCB. Minimum 50% marks, or 45% for SC/ST. CUET (UG)
B.V.Sc. & A.H (5.5 years) 10+2 with PCB and English. Minimum 50% marks, or 45% for SC/ST. A valid NEET UG score is required. NEET UG
B.Sc Community Science, B.Sc Physical Sciences, B.Sc Life Sciences and B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration Admission is based on 10+2 percentage and category. No entrance exam required

CSK HPKV Fee Details

Particular Fee
Online application fee for General, OBC and EWSs INR 1000
Online application fee for SC, ST and Person with Benchmark Disability INR 700
B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture reference total fee for 4 years INR 1,60,000
B.V.Sc. and A.H. total fee for 5.5 years INR 2,12,480

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

CSK HPKV B.Sc Agriculture and B.Tech Food Technology Selection Criteria

For B.Sc Agriculture and B.Tech Food Technology, CSK HPKV prepares its own merit list after CUET results. For B.Sc Agriculture, the CUET subjects are Biology, Chemistry and Agriculture or Mathematics.

  • Merit depends on CUET score, category and available seats.
  • Himachal Pradesh domicile candidates get priority for state quota seats.
  • Candidates must choose CSK HPKV during CUET choice-filling to be considered.
  • CSK HPKV does not conduct any interview or group discussion for these programmes.

CSK HPKV B.V.Sc. and A.H. Selection Criteria

B.V.Sc. and A.H. admission is based only on NEET UG score. The course runs for 5 years and 6 months, including the compulsory internship. MCC manages 15% All India Quota seats at mcc.nic.in, while CSK HPKV fills the remaining 85% state quota seats through NEET merit.

  • CSK HPKV does not hold a separate entrance test or interview for B.V.Sc. and A.H.
  • HP domicile candidates receive preference in state quota allotment.
  • In 2024, the NEET General category Round 1 closing rank at CSK HPKV was 30,429. The last round closed at 38,240 for General, 45,672 for OBC and 1,59,865 for SC.
  • Reservation includes 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 3% for PwD and 2% for children of freedom fighters.

The B.Sc Agriculture course includes research-based practical work on the 397-hectare hill campus. Many graduates clear ICAR JRF or join state agriculture departments after the programme.

How to Apply for UG Admission at CSK HPKV?

  • For B.Sc Agriculture and B.Tech Food Technology, register for CUET (UG) on the NTA portal at nta.ac.in and appear in the exam.
  • For B.V.Sc. and A.H., register for NEET UG on the NTA portal and appear in the exam.
  • For 15% All India Quota B.V.Sc. seats, register on the MCC portal at mcc.nic.in after NEET results.
  • For CSK HPKV state quota and CUET-based admission, visit hillagric.ac.in.
  • Complete the online registration, pay the applicable application fee and upload the required documents.
  • For CUET-based courses, upload the CUET scorecard, 10+2 marksheet and category certificates.
  • For B.V.Sc., upload the NEET scorecard, 10+2 marksheet, domicile certificate and category certificate.
  • Check the CSK HPKV merit list on the official portal, then report for document verification and fee payment on the allotted date.

Note: CSK HPKV releases a separate admission notice for CUET-based programmes. Students should follow hillagric.ac.in for the merit list date and submit the form before the deadline to avoid late-registration problems.

CSK HPKV PG Admission 2026

CSK HPKV PG admission for M.Sc. and M.V.Sc. is handled through ICAR centralised counselling. Students need a valid ICAR AIEEA PG rank and must fill their course and university preferences at icarcounseling.com after the result.

CSK HPKV PG Eligibility Criteria

Programme Eligibility Entrance Exam
M.Sc B.Sc Agriculture or a relevant degree with minimum 6.5 OGPA or 60% marks.
ICAR AIEEA PG
M.V.Sc B.V.Sc. and A.H. degree with minimum 6.5 OGPA or 60% marks.

CSK HPKV PG Selection Criteria

ICAR AIEEA PG rank decides M.Sc. and M.V.Sc. seat allotment at CSK HPKV. ICAR conducts centralised counselling for 11,000+ PG seats across 75+ agricultural universities.

  • PG seats are offered in Agriculture, Community Science, Basic Sciences and Veterinary Sciences.
  • Candidates select preferred programmes and universities during ICAR counselling.
  • After allotment, physical document verification takes place at CSK HPKV.
  • ICAR counselling is conducted in multiple rounds, including a mop-up round for vacant seats.

M.Sc students get research infrastructure and ICAR fellowship opportunities. Faculty guidance for exams such as ICAR JRF and state PSC is also part of the academic support mentioned for the programme. The hill campus is considered helpful for focused academic work.

How to Apply for PG Admission at CSK HPKV?

  • Register for ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 on the NTA portal and appear in the exam.
  • Check the ICAR AIEEA PG result and rank on the official portal.
  • Register for ICAR counselling at icarcounseling.com after the result.
  • Add CSK HPKV while filling programme and university preferences.
  • Attend physical document verification at CSK HPKV after seat allotment.
  • Pay the admission fee and finish academic session registration.

CSK HPKV Ph.D Admission 2026

CSK HPKV offers Ph.D. admission in Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences. ICAR-funded Ph.D. seats are available only to candidates who qualify ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF. Non-ICAR funded seats follow the university admission rules.

CSK HPKV Ph.D Eligibility Criteria

Programme Eligibility Entrance Exam
Ph.D (Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences) M.Sc. in the relevant subject with minimum 7.0 OGPA or 70% marks. ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF

CSK HPKV Ph.D Selection Criteria

  • ICAR-funded Ph.D. seats are filled only through ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF qualification.
  • Non-ICAR funded Ph.D. seats are filled as per CSK HPKV admission norms.
  • Document verification is completed at CSK HPKV after seat allotment or selection.

CSK HPKV Scholarships 2026

CSK HPKV provides university-run and government-funded scholarships for UG and PG students. These awards are based on merit, category or other eligibility rules. Renewal depends on the student maintaining the required academic performance every year.

  • University Merit Scholarship: The top 10% of students receive INR 600 per month. The award is based on academic performance at the end of each year.
  • Amar Shaheed Capt. Saurabh Kalia Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is given to meritorious students of CSK HPKV. The amount differs by programme.
  • SC/ST Scholarships: These HP government-funded awards cover tuition and maintenance. Eligible students apply at the time of admission.
  • National Overseas Scholarship: This is for SC/ST students pursuing higher studies and applies to eligible PG and Ph.D. students.
  • Disability Scholarship: Students with disability can apply under central government schemes.

CSK HPKV Admission FAQs

Ques. Do students need CUET for B.Sc Agriculture at CSK HPKV?

Ans. Yes. CSK HPKV uses CUET (UG) 2026 scores for B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture and B.Tech. Food Technology. Students have to register for CUET UG on the NTA portal and appear in the exam. The university does not hold a separate entrance test for these courses.

Ques. Which NEET closing ranks were seen for CSK HPKV B.V.Sc. admission?

Ans. In 2024, CSK HPKV closed the General category last round at 38,240. The OBC last round closing rank was 45,672, while the SC last round closing rank was 1,59,865. HP domicile students may get admission through the state quota even with lower all-India ranks.

Ques. Who can apply for M.Sc Agriculture at CSK HPKV?

Ans. A student must have a B.Sc Agriculture degree with at least 6.5 OGPA or 60% marks. A valid ICAR AIEEA PG rank is compulsory. Admission is completed through ICAR centralised counselling at icarcounseling.com.

Ques. Is direct admission available at CSK HPKV?

Ans. No. CSK HPKV is a state government agricultural university and does not offer direct admission or management quota seats. Admission is based on CUET, NEET or ICAR entrance examination merit.

Ques. How much is the CSK HPKV application fee?

Ans. The online application fee is INR 1000 for General, OBC and EWSs candidates, and INR 700 for SC, ST and Person with Benchmark Disability candidates. Payment is made through the official portal at hillagric.ac.in and is non-refundable once paid.

Ques. Which CSK HPKV B.Sc courses are filled without an entrance test?

Ans. B.Sc Community Science, B.Sc Physical Sciences, B.Sc Life Sciences and B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration are filled through 10+2 merit. No entrance exam is needed for these courses. Seats are allotted according to 10+2 percentage and category.

Ques. What is the stated total fee for B.Sc Agriculture at CSK HPKV?

Ans. The reference total fee for B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture at CSK HPKV is INR 1,60,000 for the four-year course. This amount can be revised, so students should check hillagric.ac.in for the exact current fee.

Ques. How are M.Sc seats allotted at CSK HPKV through ICAR counselling?

Ans. Students who qualify ICAR AIEEA PG register at icarcounseling.com and enter their programme and university choices. CSK HPKV seats are allotted according to AIEEA PG rank. After allotment, students complete physical document verification at the CSK HPKV campus.

Ques. What scholarship support does CSK HPKV provide?

Ans. The top 10% of students can receive the university merit scholarship of INR 600 per month. SC/ST students may apply for HP government-funded scholarships. Meritorious students can also be considered for the Amar Shaheed Capt. Saurabh Kalia Memorial Scholarship.

Ques. Are final-year degree students allowed to apply for CSK HPKV M.Sc admission?

Ans. Yes. Final-year students of the qualifying degree can appear for ICAR AIEEA PG. They must submit the qualifying degree certificate during admission and document verification. Admission remains provisional until the final marksheet is submitted.