Sam Higginbottom University Of Agriculture, Technology, And Sciences (SHUATS), Allahabad was established in 1910. The institute was formerly known as the Allahabad Agricultural Institute. An esteemed university, SHUATS has the honor of being the first agricultural university of India and the first such institute in south-east Asia. The mission of SHUATS is to “Serve the Land” and “Feed the Hungry”.

SHUATS is NAAC accredited with an ‘A’ grade and also categorized by MHRD, Govt. of India as ‘A’. The university was approved by UGC in 2000 and by ICAR and ICFRE in 2009. The university was founded by Dr. Sam Higginbottom, a former teacher of economics and science, a social worker who had the aim of bridging the gulf between modern farming technologies and the backward practices of the farmers.

SHUATS Faculties and Courses

There are 6 faculties in SHUATS.

• Faculty of Agriculture
• Faculty of Engineering and Technology
• Faculty of Science
• Faculty of Theology
• Faculty of Management, Humanities and Social Sciences
• Faculty of Health Sciences

Note:

1. All these faculties follow the semester system for the various courses they run.

2. SHUATS allows 15% and 25% reservation to ICAR sponsored students in UG and PG courses respectively.

SHUATS Faculty of Engineering and Technology

SHUATS Faculty of Engineering and Technology comprises 3 colleges.

SHUATS Faculty of Science

SHUATS Faculty of Science has 5 active departments currently. The college offers 5 specializations in B.Sc. and 6 specializations in M.Sc. The 6-semester B.Sc. course requires candidates to have cleared 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate while the aspirants of M.Sc. need to qualify the respective B.Sc. degrees with minimum 50% marks or a CGPA of 6.0.

SHUATS Faculty of Theology

Based on the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS), the SHUATS Faculty of Theology offers a “cafeteria” like approach in which the students can choose their own subjects and learn at their own pace. There are 3 colleges under this SHIATS faculty which teach BA, B.Div., MA, M.Th, and Ph.D.

SHUATS Faculty of Management, Humanities and Social Sciences

SHUATS Faculty of Management, Humanities and Social Sciences has 4 colleges under it.

SHUATS Faculty of Health Sciences

SHUATS faculty of health sciences, also known as Shalom Institute of Health and Allied Sciences (SIHAS), offers a variety of courses including the nursing department. They include B.Sc., B.Pharm, BPT, M.Sc., D.Pharma, and Master of Public Health.

SHUATS Collaborations and Campus Life

SHUATS has organized a lot of cross-border collaborative arrangements and has signed MoUs with universities in countries like the Netherlands, UAE, and Denmark. SHUATS has currently more than 650 international students and is itself a part of many international associations. The campus possesses a well-structure library.

SHUATS promotes a sports culture among its students and there are facilities like a 400m racing track, gym. Students are also given the option to join the National Cadet Corps (NCC).

SHIATS Admission 2020: UG & PG Admission, Admit Card, Admission process

Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS), formerly Allahabad Agricultural Institute is an autonomous state government university located in Allahabad, India. Established in 1910 by Dr. Sam Higginbottom, it became the first institute in India to offer a degree in Agricultural Engineering in 1942. In December 2016, it was elevated from the status of Deemed University to full-fledged State Government University, thus renaming it to SHUATS.

Admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes shall be granted through ENTRANCE TEST, strictly on the basis of merit. However, there are few programmes for which the admission will take place through DIRECT INTERVIEW

• Foreign candidates/NRI wards/NRI sponsored candidates are not required to appear in any of the entrance test
• These admissions shall be against fifteen percent (15 %) over and above seats available for various academic programmes
• University reserves 50% seats for candidates of the Christian community
• There are 15% & 25% Seats are reserved for ICAR sponsored candidates in Undergraduate and Postgraduate academic programmes

SHIATS UG Admission 2020

SHIATS offers a number of Undergraduate courses in various fields of Science, Arts, Commerce, Psychology, Business Administration, Computer Application etc.

Candidates seeking admission to the undergraduate programmes are required to appear an All India Entrance Test conducted by the university.

Key Points to Note:

• There is a relaxation of 5% in the minimum eligibility for SC/ST/OBC/Differently abled candidates
• Foreign candidates/NRI wards/NRI sponsored candidates are exempted from the entrance test
• There will be a separate entrance test for B.P.Ed

List of UG courses at SHIATS:

SHIATS M.Tech Admission 2020

The University offers Master degree in Technology (M.Tech) in 39 different specializations for the students looking to make a career in the field of technology. The duration of all the M.Tech courses is two years.

SHIATS conducts entrance examination for carrying out admission to M.Tech programme to the aspiring candidates.

Key Points to Note:

• There is a relaxation of 5% in the minimum eligibility for SC/ST/OBC/Differently abled candidates
• Foreign candidates/NRI wards/NRI sponsored candidates are exempted from the entrance test

SHIATS MBA And MCA Admission 2020

At postgraduate level, the university offers Master of Business Administration (MBA) to the students who want to seek admission in management for higher studies. The duration period for the programme is 2 years.

Under the MBA programme, the university allows the students to specialize in various aspects of Business Studies. To get admission, candidates need to appear in an Entrance Test conducted by the University.

The university also offers Master of Computer Application programme with the duration of 3 years. For admission to MCA course, candidates need to appear in an Entrance Test conducted by the University.

Key Points to Note:

• There is a relaxation of 5% in the minimum eligibility for SC/ST/OBC/Differently abled candidates
• Foreign candidates/NRI wards/NRI sponsored candidates are exempted from the entrance test

List of MBA and MCA programmes at SHIATS:

SHIATS PG Admission 2020

The University offers many courses at postgraduate level with various specializations. Students are required to appear in an entrance exam followed by a personal interview in order to get admission in the University.

The duration of all the Postgraduate programmes is two years except for M.L.I.Sc. and PG Diploma courses.

Key Points to Note:

• There is a relaxation of 5% in the minimum eligibility for SC/ST/OBC/Differently abled candidates
• Foreign candidates/NRI wards/NRI sponsored candidates are exempted from the entrance test

SHIATS Application Process

1. The prospectus and application form can be obtained by sending a crossed bank draft for Rs. 450.00 (i.e., Rs.400/- for Prospectus & Application Forms and Rs.50/- for postal charges) or $30.00 in favour of the Registrar, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Allahabad by registered post
   • Note: (Postal orders/ cheques or money orders are not acceptable)
   • The prospectus and application forms will be available on cash payment of Rs. 400.00 (i.e. Rs.400/- for Prospectus and Application Forms ) from the university fee counter on any working day, i.e., from Monday to Friday (09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.)
2. The candidates can also choose to apply through online application form available on the university website
3.  Once form is filled online, a challan will be generated for Rs. 1,200/- for UG and PG programmes and Rs. 1,400/- for B.Ed. and M.Ed. programmes, which shall be deposited either at the PNB Bank or at Axis Bank branches PAN India or through SBI net banking (SBI Collect) by way of debit / credit card, etc.; thereafter a copy of the challan duly affixed with a photograph must reach the Registrar’s office positively

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