1. Admission Procedure (January 2025) Admission to various diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as listed in Table A, shall be granted through Open Online Counselling for the Spring Semester (January 2025 Session) semester as per UGC Notification No. F.1-2/ 2024 (CPP-II)(C No. 143903) dated June 19, 2024 and as approved in 57th Academic Council meeting and in 67th Board of Management meeting and as approved by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor.
A common online application form shall be applicable for all academic programmes which is available in the University website.

1.1. Programmes under Open Online Counselling
The following diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes will be under Open Online Counselling;

Table A. Programmes under Open Online Counselling and No. of Seats

S. No.	Programme
1.	B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
2.	B.Sc. (Hons.) Animal Husbandry and Dairying
3.	B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Nutrition and Dietetics
4.	B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry
5.	B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture
6.	B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology
7.	B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Technology
8.	B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology
9.	B.Sc. Computer Science
10.	B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering)
11.	B.Tech. (Dairy Technology)
12.	B.Tech. (Food Technology)
13.	B.Tech. Bioinformatics
14.	B.Tech. Biotechnology
15.	B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering
16.	Bachelor of Computer Application
17.	I.D.D. Dairy Technology
18.	P.G. Diploma in Dairy Food Analysis and Quality Management
19.	P.G. Diploma in Dairy Food Safety and Quality
20.	B.Sc. Life Sc., Chemistry, Forensic Sc.
21.	B.Sc. Physics, Chemistry and Forensic Science
22.	B.Sc. Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
23.	B.Sc. Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science
24.	B.Sc. Zoology, Botany and Chemistry
25.	Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Theology
26.	Bachelor of Divinity
27.	Diploma in Theology
28.	6-Weeks Certificate Course in Sports Nutrition
29.	6-Weeks Certificate Course in Yoga
30.	B.A. (Hons.) in English
31.	B.A. (Hons.) Psychology
32.	B.A. in English
33.	B.B.A. (Hons.) Agri. Business Management
34.	Bachelor of Business Administration
35.	Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons.)
36.	Bachelor of Commerce
37.	Bachelor of Education
38.	Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports
39.	Certificate Course in Business Analytics
40.	Certificate Course in Direct Sales & Marketing
41.	Certificate Course in Event Management
42.	Certificate Course in GST(Goods & Service Tax)
43.	Certificate Course in Personal Finance
44.	Certificate Course in Personal Financial Management Professional
45.	Certificate Course in Project Management
46.	Certificate Course in Sports Journalism
47.	Certificate Course in Supply Chain Management
48.	Certificate Course in Workplace Wellness
49.	Diploma in Pharmacy
50.	M.Sc. (Agri.) Agri-Business Management
51.	M.Sc. (Agri.) Agricultural Economics
52.	M.Sc. (Agri.) Agricultural Extension Education
53.	M.Sc. (Agri.) Agricultural Meteorology
54.	M.Sc. (Agri.) Agronomy
55.	M.Sc. (Agri.) Animal Genetics and Breeding
56.	M.Sc. (Agri.) Animal Nutrition
57.	M.Sc. (Agri.) Entomology
58.	M.Sc. (Agri.) Genetics and Plant Breeding
59.	M.Sc. (Agri.) Livestock Production and Management
60.	M.Sc. (Agri.) Plant Genetic Resources
61.	M.Sc. (Agri.) Plant Pathology
62.	M.Sc. (Agri.) Poultry Science
63.	M.Sc. (Agri.) Seed Science and Technology
64.	M.Sc. (Agri.) Soil Science
65.	M.Sc. (Community Science) Food and Nutrition
66.	M.Sc. (Forestry) Forest Biology and Tree Improvement
67.	M.Sc. (Forestry) Silviculture and Agroforestry
68.	M.Sc. (Forestry) Forest Products and Utilization
69.	M.Sc. (Forestry) Forest Resource Management
70.	M.Sc. (Hort.) Floriculture and Landscaping
71.	M.Sc. (Hort.) Fruit Science
72.	M.Sc. (Hort.) Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops
73.	M.Sc. (Hort.) Post Harvest Management
74.	M.Sc. (Hort.) Vegetable Science
75.	M.Sc. Environmental Science
76.	M.Sc. Forestry (Wildlife Sciences)
77.	Certificate Course for Gardeners
78.	Certificate Course for Organic Vegetable Production
79.	Certificate Course in Agripreneurship through Plant Tissue Culture Technology
80.	Certificate Course in AI & Machine Learning
81.	Certificate Course in Applied Microbiology
82.	Certificate Course in Artificial Intelligence in Precision Farming
83.	Certificate Course in Comprehensive Ear Wax Removal and Management
84.	Certificate Course in Data Analytics
85.	Certificate Course in Data Mining And Warehousing
86.	Certificate course in Data Visualization
87.	Certificate Course in Environmental Biotechnology
88.	Certificate Course in Germplasm Conservation through in vitro culture techniques
89.	Certificate Course in Machine Learning Using Python
90.	Certificate Course in Molecular Biology and Recombinant DNA Techniques
91.	Certificate Course in Nature and Wildlife Photography
92.	Certificate Course in Nursery and Plantation Management
93.	Certificate Course in Processing and Preservation of Fruit and vegetable
94.	Certificate Course in Protected cultivation and Hi-Tech Nursery Techniques
95.	Certificate Course in Protected Cultivation including Soilless Culture and Hydroponics
96.	Certificate in Chaplaincy
97.	Certificate in Discipleship
98.	M.Sc. (Dairy Technology)
99.	M.Sc. Biochemistry
100.	M.Sc. Bioinformatics
101.	M.Sc. Biotechnology
102.	M.Sc. Dairy Chemistry
103.	M.Sc. Dairy Microbiology
104.	M.Sc. Food Science and Technology
105.	M.Sc. Microbiology
106.	M.Sc. Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System
107.	M.Tech Food Process Engineering
108.	M.Tech. (Dairy Technology)
109.	M.Tech. (Food Technology) Food Plant Operation Management
110.	M.Tech. Agricultural Water Management
111.	M.Tech. Bioinformatics
112.	M.Tech. Biotechnology
113.	M.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering
114.	M.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
115.	M.Tech. Dairy Chemistry
116.	M.Tech. Dairy Engineering
117.	M.Tech. Dairy Microbiology
118.	M.Tech. Energy Management
119.	M.Tech. Farm Machinery and Power Engineering
120.	M.Tech. Food Processing Technology
121.	M.Tech. Food Safety and Quality
122.	M.Tech. Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
123.	M.Tech. Processing and Food Engineering
124.	M.Tech. Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System
125.	M.Tech. Renewable Energy Engineering
126.	M.Tech. Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
127.	M.Tech. Water Resource Engineering
128.	Master of Computer Application
129.	MBA (Dairy Business Management)
130.	One Year Certificate Course in Plant Tissue Culture Technology
131.	One Year PG Diploma course in Plant Tissue Culture
132.	P. G. Diploma in Chaplaincy Certificate in Counselling
133.	P. G. Diploma in Environmental Management
134.	P.G. Diploma in Agricultural Water Management
135.	P.G. Diploma in Biodiversity Conservation
136.	P.G. Diploma in Microbiological Quality Assurance of Food
137.	P.G. Diploma in Nano Biotechnology
138.	P.G. Diploma in Non-Wood Forest Products
139.	P.G. Diploma in Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System
140.	P.G. Diploma in Renewable Energy
141.	P.G. Diploma in Watershed Management
142.	P.G. Diploma in Wildlife Management
143.	Training Programme in Apisiliviculture (Honeybee Rearing with Tree Cultivation)
144.	Training Programme in Artificial Intelligence in Precision Farming
145.	Training Programme in Communication skill Development
146.	Training Programme in Forest Nursery Technology
147.	Training Programme in Nursery Management of Fruit and Vegetable crops
148.	Training Programme in Organic Vegetable Production
149.	Training Programme in Processing and Preservation of Fruit and vegetable
150.	Training Programme in Protected Cultivation including Soilless culture and hydroponics
151.	Training Programme in Tissue Culture of Forest Trees
152.	M.Sc. Botany
153.	M.Sc. Chemistry
154.	M.Sc. Forensic Science
155.	M.Sc. Mathematics
156.	M.Sc. Physics
157.	M.Sc. Plant Physiology
158.	M.Sc. Zoology
159.	M.A. in Christian Education
160.	M.A. in Christian Ministry
161.	M.A. in Christian Studies
162.	M.A. in Christian Theology
163.	M.A. in Communication
164.	M.A. in Counselling
165.	M.A. in History of Christianity
166.	M.A. in Holistic Child Development
167.	M.A. in New Testament
168.	M.A. in Old Testament
169.	M.A. in Pastoral Ministry
170.	M.A. in Religions
171.	Master of Theology in Christian Education
172.	Master of Theology in Christian Ethics
173.	Master of Theology in Christian Ministry
174.	Master of Theology in Christian Theology
175.	Master of Theology in Communication
176.	Master of Theology in Counseling
177.	Master of Theology in History of Christianity
178.	Master of Theology in Missiology
179.	Master of Theology in New Testament
180.	Master of Theology in Old Testament
181.	Master of Theology in Pastoral Ministry
182.	Master of Theology in Religions
183.	Bachelor of Physical Education
184.	M.A. in Anthropology
185.	M.A. in Clinical Psychology
186.	M.A. in Counselling Psychology
187.	M.A. in English
188.	M.Sc. Anthropology
189.	M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology
190.	M.Sc. in Counselling Psychology
191.	Master of Business Administration
192.	Master of Business Administration (Agribusiness)
193.	Master of Commerce
194.	Master of Education
195.	Master of Social Work
196.	P. G. Diploma in Sports Psychology & Mental Conditioning
197.	P. G. Diploma in Strength and Conditioning for Athletes
198.	P.G. Diploma in Clinical Psychology
199.	P.G. Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
200.	P.G. Diploma in Health and Fitness Management
201.	M.Sc. MLT Clinical Biochemistry
202.	M.Sc. MLT Microbiology and Immunology
203.	Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)
204.	Master of Pharmacy (Pharmacology)
205.	Master of Physiotherapy (Cardio-pulmonary)
206.	Master of Physiotherapy (Neurology)
207.	Master of Physiotherapy (Orthopedics)
208.	Master of Physiotherapy (Sports)
209.	Master of Public Health
178.	All Certificate Programmes

2. Category of Candidates and No. of Seats
2.1. Regular Students
Candidates selected for admission into various academic programmes offered by the university are considered as fulltime regular students. These students will be entitled to avail of all the facilities of the various academic departments and other fields in the university.

(a). Christian and General Candidates
University reserves 50% seats for candidates of the Christian community and the remaining 50% seats shall be allotted to general candidates. Thus, the total number of seats of the university have been categorized equally for Christian and general candidates. The total number of seats for admission in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are given in Table No. A.

(b). Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Candidates
For the academic programmes in agriculture, agricultural engineering and allied sciences, fifteen percent (15%) seats in undergraduate programmes and twenty-five percent (25%) seats in postgraduate programmes will be filled through all India entrance test conducted by ICAR, New Delhi. However, eighty-five percent (85%) seats in undergraduate and seventy-five percent (75%) in postgraduate shall be filled by SHUATS. The ICAR seats available in various academic programmes in agriculture, agricultural engineering and allied sciences are given faculty-wise in Table No. 8 of Prospectus 2024.
The ICAR category seats are inclusive of Christian and general candidates and the number filled in either category shall be adjusted against total seats in each category. If the seats under ICAR category remain vacant, the same shall be filled through open online counselling.

(c). Foreign Candidates
Admission to foreign candidates will be given on the recommendation of the Directorate of International Education and Training. The foreign candidates shall pay fees in U.S. dollars as mentioned in Table No. 9 of Prospectus 2024, which does not include the boarding and lodging (food expenses etc.) charges.

(d). Non-resident Indian (NRI) Candidates
i. Admission for NRI wards/NRI-sponsored candidates is available in all undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. programmes.
ii. NRI wards/NRI sponsored candidates are exempted from the merit based online counselling / open online counselling.
iii. These admissions shall be against fifteen percent (15%) over and above seats available for various academic programmes.
iv. Fees for NRI Wards/NRI sponsored candidates shall be the same as for foreign candidates as mentioned in Table No. 9 of Prospectus 2024.

(e). Kashmiri Migrant Candidates
Vide letter F.No. 3-4/2017-NER dated October 15, 2019 from MHRD, Government of India, the Kashmiri Migrants will be considered for admission under special package during the session 2024–2025. They will be required to produce the supportive documents.

(f). Special Candidates (Lateral Entry)
Candidates with first-class diploma of 3 years and fulfilling other conditions of admission in engineering shall be considered for direct admission to third semester of relevant UG programmes under lateral entry in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology if seats are available.

2.2. Academic Programs & No. of Seats
The information indicated in Prospectus 2024 and in this admission procedure are only for general guidance and could be modified / changed from time to time by the University. The University reserves the right to keep any academic program in abeyance. The University reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of seats of various academic programmes offered by the University. Any legal matters shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Prayagraj (Allahabad) only.

3. Eligibility to Various Programmes for Admissions
3.1. Eligibility for Undergraduate Programmes
10+2 passed with the minimum percentage of marks as listed in the eligibility criteria (Table no. 8 in Prospectus 2024) with 5% relaxation for SC/ST/differently abled candidates as per their qualifying examination (Table No. 4 in Prospectus 2024) are eligible for admission to undergraduate programmes. Candidates appeared / appearing in 10+2 examination in 2024 are also eligible to apply provisionally for admission through Open Online Counselling, those who are appearing will have to submit documentary proof of successfully completing the examination (or otherwise) at the time of online counselling otherwise, provisional admission will be provided subject to the submission of necessary documents of qualifying examination latest by 31.01.2025. Non submission of documentary evidence of completion of the examination and attaining eligibility by 31.01.2025 may lead to the disqualification of admission.

3.2. Eligibility for Postgraduate Programmes
Candidates having obtained their bachelor's degree in the final examination in the concerned field under 10+2+4 or 10+2+3 as per their qualifying examination (Table no. 6 in Prospectus 2024) and fulfilling the eligibility as per Table no. 8 in Prospectus 2024 (with 5% relaxation for SC/ST/differently abled candidates) are eligible for admission to postgraduate programmes.
The candidates appearing in bachelor's degree examination in 2024 are also eligible to apply provisionally for admission through Open Online Counselling, but they will have to submit documentary proof of successfully completing the examination at the time of online counselling. Non submission of documentary evidence of completion of the examination and attaining eligibility by 31.01.2025 may lead to the disqualification of admission.

4. Admission through Open Online Counselling for Programmes mentioned in Table A.
Admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes mentioned in Table A shall be granted through Open Online Counselling. A dedicated Open Online Counselling Portal will be available in the University website (www.shuats.edu.in) from 01/12/2024 onwards.
Candidates applied through online application forms will be login into the Open Online Counselling Portal securely and select their desired academic programmes, according to the availability of seats under Christian and General category. After selection of the academic programme, the candidates will upload the necessary documents related to qualifying examination and fulfilling the eligibility or fill-up an online undertaking to submit necessary documents related to qualifying examination and fulfilling the eligibility latest by 31.01.2025.
After verification, if eligible on the basis of the uploaded documents, admission letter or provisional admission letter on the basis of undertaking will be issued to the candidate. After which he / she shall submit the fees online through the portal itself. 48 hours’ time period will be given to the candidate to submit the fees to confirm the provisional admission. Before the commencement of the Classes at the University, the provisionally admitted students will report to the Office of the Registrar (as per the schedule published in the website) for physical verification of the documents and eligibility will be checked and their respective admissions will be confirmed and Identity Card (ID) will be issued.

5. Refusal of Admission
i. If any candidate is found misleading the University with false marks, mark sheet, information and been admitted in the University, the University reserves the right to reject the admission and further debar the candidate from seeking admission in the University in future.
ii. It is the responsibility of the candidate to furnish complete and correct information in the application form. Any admission made on the basis of wrong or concealed information provided by the candidate or due to any oversight or error of the online counselling and admission division which is subsequently detected after the admission or joining of the candidate, will be cancelled at any time at the cost and the risk of the candidate.
iii. Candidates against whom disciplinary action has been taken and who have been involved in any sort of established criminal offence in the past, will not be considered for admission.
iv. If admission of a candidate is not in the interest of the university, the Vice- Chancellor reserves the right to cancel the admission of such a student, irrespective of the fact that he / she fulfils all the academic requirement of the programme. The decision of Vice- Chancellor shall be final and legally binding on the candidate.