Forest Research Institute vs Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science & Technology
A side-by-side look at Forest Research Institute in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science & Technology in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, both offering M.Sc and Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Forest Research Institute | Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science & Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Dehradun, Uttarakhand | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Course fee range | ₹1.8L – ₹2.7L | ₹1.2L – ₹2.8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #75, University |
| Programmes listed | 3 | 7 |
| Streams | Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0553 | U-0200 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | fridu.edu.in | skuastkashmir.ac.in |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science & Technology: from ₹1.2 lakh, against ₹1.8 lakh at Forest Research Institute.
- Both list a highest package of ₹12 LPA.
- Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science & Technology is ranked 75 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Forest Research Institute is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Forest Research Institute is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science & Technology is in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, about 510 km apart.
- Forest Research Institute is a deemed-to-be university and Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science & Technology is a government institution.
- Forest Research Institute lists 3 programmes and Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science & Technology lists 7; 2 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Forest Research Institute lists 3 programmes in all and Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science & Technology lists 7; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (2)
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Forest Research Institute (1)
- Diploma / Polytechnic
Only at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science & Technology (3)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- B.Sc
- M.Tech
