SHUATS offers the MSc program as its flagship course. The university admits students to its various courses on the basis of merit as well as entrance examination scores. The entrance examinations accepted by the institution are JEE Main, CAT, MAT, GRE, GATE, NET etc., as well as its own entrance SOET. The university arranges its counseling in two phases : Merit based offline counseling for the SOET examinees (mandatory for Agriculture and Pharmacy candidates) and Open online counseling for applicants of academic departments besides Agriculture and Pharmacy.
For admission to the MSc program, the applicant is required to be a graduate in any discipline.
SHUATS accepts applications only through the online mode. Candidates can register @shuats.org/appform/login.aspx and fill up the application form. Next, the applicant is needed to register for SOET or upload documents and select the preferred course. Through the offline counseling based on SOET score or the online counseling, seats are allocated. Selected students are required to report for documents verification and payment of the admission fee to secure their allotted seats.
SHUATS Admission 2026 Dates
Following are the important dates regarding admission to SHUATS in 2026.
| Event |
Dates |
| B.Tech Admission |
| Examination Date for NEET |
May 3, 2026 (Tentative) |
| MBA Admission |
| Last Date for MAT (PBT) Registration |
September 25, 2025 |
| Last Date for MAT (CBT) Registration |
September 22, 2025 |
| Examination Date for MAT (PBT) |
September 21, 2025 |
| Examination Date for MAT (CBT) |
September 28, 2025 |
| Last Date for NMAT Registration |
October 10, 2025 |
| Last Date for NMAT Scheduling |
October 14, 2025 |
| Last Date for NMAT Rescheduling |
December 16, 2025 |
| Examination Date for NMAT |
November 5 - December 19, 2025 |
| Last Date for CAT Registration |
September 13, 2025 |
| Examination Date for CAT |
November 30, 2025 |
| Examination Dates for GRE |
October 13 - 26, 2025 |
| April 20 - May 3, 2026 |
| M.Tech Admission |
| Last date for GATE Registration (Without late fee) |
September 28, 2025 |
| Last date for GATE Registration (With late fee) |
October 9, 2025 |
| Examination dates for GATE |
February 7, 2026 |
| PhD Admission |
| Last Date for UGC-NET Registration |
October 15, 2025 |
| Dates for UGC-NET Correction |
October 16 - 17, 2025 |
SHUATS MSc Admission 2026
MSc is the flagship course of SHUATS. It's a full time program, with a duration of 2 years. The total course fee for MSc ranges from INR 38,000- 1.84 Lakhs, depending on the specialization.
SHUATS MSc Eligibility & Selection Criteria
Following are the eligibility as well as selection criteria for admission to MSc.
| Course |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
| MSc |
Graduation |
Merit Based |
SHUATS MSc Specializations
SHUATS offers its MSc program across a range of disciplines, including a total of 60 courses. The disciplines include Agronomy, Computer Science, Botany, Forensic Science, Anthropology, Chemistry etc.
Following are the most popular specializations in which the program is offered :
- Agronomy
- Agricultural Extension
- Dairy Technology
- Agriculture Biotechnology
- Genetics and Plant Breeding
- Fruit Science
- Seed Science and Technology
- Food Science and Technology
- Food Technology
- Agricultural Economics
- Plant Pathology
- Agriculture Chemistry and Soil Science
- Horticulture
- Forest Biology and Tree Improvement
- Agricultural Microbiology
- Soil Science
- Silviculture and Agro Forestry
- Plant Physiology
- Plant Genetic Resources
- Forest Resource Management
- Forest Products and Utilisation
- Agril. Biochemistry
- Agro Meteorology
SHUATS B.Tech Admission 2026
B.Tech is a popular course at SHUATS. It's a full time program, with a duration of 4 years. The total course fee for B.Tech ranges from INR 3.38 - 5.7 Lakhs, depending on the specialization.
SHUATS B.Tech Eligibility & Selection Criteria
Following are the eligibility as well as selection criteria for admission to B.Tech.
| Course |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
| B.Tech |
10+2 |
JEE Main / NEET score |
SHUATS B.Tech Specializations
SHUATS offers its B.Tech program in 13 disciplines, including Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology, ME, CSE etc.
Following are the specializations in which the program is offered :
- Agricultural Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Civil Engineering
- Food Technology
- CSE
- Bioinformatics
- Biochemical Engineering
- ECE
- Food Technology
- ME
- EE
- Electronics and Computer Engineering
- Dairy Technology
- Environmental Engineering
SHUATS M.Tech Admission 2026
M.Tech is a fairly popular course at SHUATS. It's a full time program, with a duration of 2 years. The total course fee for M.Tech ranges from INR 1.03 - 2.86 Lakhs, depending on the specialization.
SHUATS M.Tech Eligibility & Selection Criteria
Following are the eligibility as well as selection criteria for admission to M.Tech.
| Course |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
| M.Tech |
Graduation |
GATE score |
SHUATS M.Tech Specializations
SHUATS offers its M.Tech program in 39 disciplines, including Agricultural Water Management, Dairy Chemistry, Agricultural Process and Food Engineering etc.
Following are the popular specializations in which the program is offered :
- Agriculture Water Management
- Soil Water Conservation Engineering
- Agricultural Process and Food Engineering
- Food Engineering
- Food Laws and Policies
- Food Plant Operation Management
- Food Process Engineering
- Food Safety and Quality Management
- Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
- Process and Food Engineering
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Water Resources Engineering
SHUATS MBA Admission 2026
MBA is a fairly popular course at SHUATS. It's a full time program, with a duration of 2 years. The total course fee for MBA ranges from INR 33,000 - 2.74 Lakhs, depending on the specialization.
SHUATS MBA Eligibility & Selection Criteria
Following are the eligibility as well as selection criteria for admission to MBA.
| Course |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
| MBA |
Graduation |
CAT/MAT/GRE/NMAT/CMAT/GMAT score |
SHUATS MBA Specializations
SHUATS offers its MBA program in 7 disciplines, including Agribusiness, IB, General etc.
Following are the specializations in which the program is offered :
- Agribusiness
- Supply Chain Management
- Pharmaceutical Management
- IB
- Business Management
- Retail Management
- General
SHUATS UG Admission 2026
SHUATS offers undergraduate programs across a range of disciplines. It's a full time program, with a duration of 3-5 years. The yearly course fee for the UG program ranges from INR 2,000 - 1.5 Lakhs, depending on the specialization.
SHUATS UG Eligibility & Selection Criteria
Following are the eligibility as well as selection criteria for admission to the UG courses.
| Course |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
| BSc |
10+2 |
Merit Based |
| BPT |
10+2 |
Merit + SOET |
| B.Pharma |
10+2 |
SOET score |
| BCA |
10+2 |
Merit Based |
| BA |
10+2 |
Merit Based |
| BCom |
10+2 |
Merit Based |
| BBA |
10+2 |
Merit Based |
| B.P.Ed |
10+2 / Graduation |
Merit Based |
SHUATS PG Admission 2026
SHUATS offers postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. It's a full time program, with a duration of 1-3 years. The yearly course fee for the PG program ranges from INR 16,000 - 1.48 Lakhs, depending on the specialization.
SHUATS PG Eligibility & Selection Criteria
Following are the eligibility as well as selection criteria for admission to the PG courses.
| Course |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
| M.Pharm |
Graduation |
SOET score |
| MPT |
BPT with at least 50% |
SOET score |
| MCA |
Graduation |
Merit Based |
| PG Diploma |
Graduation |
Merit Based |
| MA |
Graduation |
Merit Based |
| M.Th |
Graduation |
Merit Based |
| MSW |
Graduation |
Merit Based |
| M.Ed |
B.Ed |
Merit Based |
| MPH |
Graduation |
SOET score |
| MCom |
Graduation |
Merit Based |
| M.Lib.I.Sc |
Graduation |
Merit Based |
| M.Phil |
Graduation |
Merit Based |
SHUATS PhD Admission 2026
PhD is a full time program at SHUATS, with a duration of 3 years. The total course fee for PhD ranges from INR 2.7 - 3.6 Lakhs, depending on the specialization.
SHUATS PhD Eligibility & Selection Criteria
Following are the eligibility as well as selection criteria for admission to PhD.
| Course |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
| PhD |
Postgraduation |
NET / SLET score |
SHUATS PhD Specializations
SHUATS offers its doctoral program in 12 disciplines, including Agriculture, Forestry etc.
Following are the specializations in which the program is offered :
- Theology
- Agriculture
- Forestry
- Social Sciences
- Science
- Humanities
- Commerce
- Engineering and Technology
- Biotechnology
- Management Studies
- Education
- Christian Studies
SHUATS Admission Process
SHUATS accepts applications for all of its courses online. The general admission procedure differs from the process followed for the courses belonging to the departments of Agriculture and Pharmacy. Candidates are required to register @shuats.org/appform/login.aspx .
Following is a step-by-step guide to the admission process following registration at SHUATS.
- SOET Based Counseling ( For candidates applying to Agriculture and Pharmacy courses)
- Open Online Counseling (For all candidates except Agriculture and Pharmacy)
Note - Application fee is INR 1,500.
Student Perception on SHUATS Admission
B.Tech alumnus Ayush Tripathi has described the faculty at SHUATS mostly as knowledgeable as well as supportive towards the students. He has also mentioned the availability of remedial classes for comparatively weaker students. On the other hand, Shefali, a BSc alumnus, has described the academic schedule as quite hectic. Her view of the strict attendance policy followed at the university is not positive either. Read more…
SHUATS Admission FAQs
Ques. Are there separate application forms for SOET and Open Counseling at SHUATS?
Ans. No. The application form is unique for all the applicants at SHUATS. Based on the chosen course, the applicants are directed to download the SOET Admit Card or upload their testimonials. Only the students applying to courses from the departments of Agriculture and Pharmacy are required to appear in SOET.
Ques. Is the counselling process of SHAUTS online or offline?
Ans. Both. Online counseling at SHUATS takes place for all applicants except the ones who apply to Agriculture and Pharmacy courses. For those applying to courses from the departments of Agriculture and Pharmacy, offline counseling takes place following SOET.
Ques. Is there any reservation or consideration offered to the Christian students at SHUATS?
Ans. Yes. 50% of the total no. of seats are reserved for Christian students at SHUATS. Also, separate merit lists of Christian students based on the university’s own entrance examination SOET are published.
Ques. Does SHUATS take admission through the All India Entrance conducted by ICAR?
Ans. Yes. SHUATS reserves 15% seats of its UG programs and 25% seats of its PG programs belonging to the department of Agriculture to be filled through the entrance examination conducted by ICAR.
Ques. Can a student appear in SOET of SHUATS from home?
Ans. Yes. SHUATS conducts SOET in two ways : Remotely Proctored Online Test (Accessible through personal Desktop/Laptop) and Computer Based Test (Taken at selected test centres only).
Ques. Does SHUATS offer final admission online to the candidates applying through open counseling?
Ans. No. Following the uploading of testimonials, an applicant is offered provisional admission provided the eligibility criteria are fulfilled. At the next step, the candidate is prompted to pay the submission fee through the online portal within the next 48 hours to confirm the provisional admission. Final admission is offered upon the verification of documents which takes place before the classes for the new academic session begin.
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