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SKUAST-K plans entrance centres in every Kashmir district
The Story in Brief
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) is considering setting up entrance examination centres at every district headquarters across Kashmir for the first time. Vice Chancellor Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganaie said the move is in response to the growing number of applicants and difficulties faced by students from distant areas who previously had to travel to Srinagar for tests.
Around 17,000 students appeared for SKUAST-K entrance exams in 2025, reflecting substantial demand. The proposed expansion is expected to reduce travel costs for students from economically weaker families. Students from far-flung areas like Bandipora have welcomed the plan, saying it would lower financial burdens and improve access to higher education.
Prof. Ganaie also said the university would focus on career counselling to help students identify suitable opportunities. The plan marks a major change in examination arrangements for candidates from distant districts.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The plan directly addresses a barrier that has kept students from remote areas of Kashmir out of competitive seats at SKUAST-K. By moving exam centres from Srinagar to every district headquarters, the university cuts travel costs that often deter economically weaker candidates. The 17,000 applicants in 2025 already signal high demand, district-level centres could push that number higher and widen the talent pool. The university has not yet set a timeline for implementation, leaving students waiting on a concrete roll-out date.
Source: risingkashmir.com
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