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DR. Y.S. PARMAR UNIVERSITY OF HORTICULTURE AND FORESTRY

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Content Creator | Updated On 2022-11-18

The Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry is situated in the famous district of Solan in the Himachal Pradesh area. It can be accessed through the use of bus and tram services and one can also use train and taxi services in order to reach university on time.

YSP University UG, PG Admission 2020-21: The University has released the “Corrigendum regarding the cut off per cent and category for mop-up round”. The Mop-up round counselling will start from March 23, 2021.

The university came into existence in the year 1985.
It is primarily devoted to the study of forestry sciences and is named after YS Parmar who was one of the famous architects of modern India.
The curriculum of study offered at the university is one that is fairly advanced and the faculty members at the university are known to be highly proficient in the subjects that they teach. 
The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission of India as a centre with the potential for excellence.
Department: The following are the important faculties or departments of the university:

Department of Basic Sciences
Department of Social Sciences
Department of Soil Sciences and Water Management
Department of Tree Improvement and Genetic Resources
Department of Agroforestry
Department of Silviculture
Department of Vegetable Science
Department of Fruit Science
Department of Post Harvest Technology
Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology
Department of Floriculture and Landscaping
Department of Entomology and Apiculture
Department of Biotechnology
Facilities:

Hostel: The university is known to boast of fine hostels where out of stations can put up for accommodation. There are as many as 10 hostels that are run by the university. Out of these 5 of the hostels are meant for girls, 4 hostels are meant for boys and one hostel is meant exclusively for international students. 

Placement Cell:  The university runs a placement cell that is visited often by students who are on the verge of graduation. The placement cell offers career guidance and counselling and also arranges for job interviews to be taken place on the university campus. 

Scholarship:

ICAR National Talent Scholarship
College Merit Scholarship
University Merit Scholarship for Masters
University Merit Scholarship for Ph.D. programme

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Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry is a Government aided educational institution situated in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The university offers various programs in the disciplines of horticulture, forestry and allied sciences. The university currently has three colleges based in Solan and Hamirpur. It was established in the year 1965.

Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry offers B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs offered in various specializations of horticulture, forestry and life-science. In addition, the university offers MBA and PG diploma programs in Agribusiness and Medicinal & Aromatic Plants respectively.

  • Candidates seeking admission to any of the courses offered by the university can apply online through the university’s website.
  • Payment of application fee can be made online via credit/debit card or net-banking.
  • All candidates must appear for the entrance test for the respect course conducted by the university.
  • B.Sc. candidates must have passed 10+2 with English, Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects and any one of Biology / Mathematics / Agriculture as optional.
  • M.Sc. candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline with minimum 60% for general candidates and 55% for reserved candidates.
  • Ph.D. candidates must have a master’s degree in the relevant discipline.
  • B.Sc. and M.Sc. candidates are selected on the basis of marks score in their respective entrance exams.
  • Ph.D. candidates are selected on the basis of written test and interview.
  • PG Diploma and management candidates are selected on the basis of marks scored in the last qualifying exam.

Admission Highlights 2021

Name of the University Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry
University Type Government Aided
Basic Admission Criteria Written Test + Counselling
Application Mode Online
Entrance Name UGET
Entrance Mode Offline
Counselling University
Scholarship Yes

 

Dr. Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, College of Horticulture Admission 2022

College of Horticulture, Solan campus offers undergraduate, postgraduate and research level degree courses in various disciplines of Horticulture and Forestry. The institute currently offers eight M.Sc. programs, seven Ph.D. programs, a B.Sc. (Hons.) degree in Horticulture and two master degree courses in management and Agribusiness.

The basic eligibility criteria for admission to B.Sc. program is 10+2 in science or Agriculture stream with a minimum of 50% marks. For M.Sc. and Management programs, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline with 60% marks. Ph.D. candidates must have a master’s degree in the relevant discipline with 65% marks. Selection of candidates is done on the basis of entrance test score and personal interview (for Ph.D. programs).   

Eligibility Table

Course Name Specialization Eligibility Criteria Selection Process
B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture 50% in 10+2 (Science) Entrance Test /Personal Interview
M.Sc. Fruit Science 60% in B.Sc. / any science degree in the 10+2+3 pattern in the relevant or allied discipline
Vegetable Science
Floriculture and Landscape Architecture
Food Science and Technology
Plant Pathology
Entomology
Biotechnology
Seed Science and Technology
Ph.D. Fruit Science 65% in M.Sc. / any science PG degree in the 10+2+3+2 pattern with specialization in the relevant subject
Vegetable Science
Floriculture and Landscape Architecture
Food Science and Technology
Plant Pathology
Entomology
Biotechnology
Master of Business Management --- Any Degree with minimum 55% marks.
(Agribusiness)

Key Points for Admission:

  • 5% relaxation in marks in provided to SC/ ST/ PH category candidates/ in-service nominees of HP.
  • UGET will be conducted by the university on June 16, 2020 for admission in undergraduate courses.
  • Entrance Test for admission to M.Sc. and MBA(Agribusiness) program will be conducted on July 26, 2020.

Dr. Y S Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, College of Forestry Admission 2022

College of Forestry, Solan campus offers 13 M.Sc. programs, 10 Ph.D. programs, a B.Sc. (Hons.) degree in Forestry and a PG Diploma program in Medicinal & Aromatic Plants.

The basic eligibility criteria for admission to B.Sc. program is 10+2 in science or Agriculture stream. For M.Sc. and PG diploma programs, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline with at least 50% marks. Ph.D. candidates must have a master’s degree in the relevant discipline. Selection of candidates is done on the basis of entrance test score and personal interview (for Ph.D. programs).

Course Name Specialization Eligibility Criteria Selection Process
B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry 50% in 10+2 (Science) Entrance Test / Personal Interview
M.Sc. Agri. Economics 60% in B.Sc. / any science degree in the 10+2+3 pattern in the relevant or allied discipline
Agroforestry
Environment Management
Environmental Science
Forest Genetic Resources
Medicinal & Aromatic Plants
Microbiology
Plantation Technology
Silviculture
Soil Science
Statistics
Watershed Management
Wood Science & Technology
Ph.D. Agri. Economics 60% in M.Sc. / any science PG degree in the 10+2+3+2 pattern with specialization in the relevant subject
Agroforestry
Environmental Science
Forest Genetic Resources
Medicinal & Aromatic Plants
Microbiology
Natural Resource Economics
Silviculture
Soil Science
Statistics
PG Diploma Medicinal & Aromatic Plants B.Sc. in the relevant discipline

Note: The prescribed minimum marks in all the programmes shall be relaxed by 5% in the case of SC/ ST candidates and in-service nominees

Dr. Y S Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, College of Horticulture & Forestry – NERI, Admission 2022

College of Horticulture & Forestry – NERI, Hamirpur campus offers 3 undergraduate level B.Sc. (Hons.) programs in disciplines including Horticulture, Forestry and Biotechnology.

The basic eligibility criteria for admission to these programs is a pass in 10+2 or equivalent exam with English, Physics and Chemistry as the compulsory subjects and Biology / Mathematics / Agriculture as optional subjects with 50% marks. Selection is carried out on the basis of marks secured by the applicants in the entrance test conducted by the university.

Course Name Specialization Eligibility Criteria Selection Process
B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture 10+2 with minimum 50% in PCE and Biology / Mathematics / Agriculture combined Entrance Test
Forestry
B.Tech Biotechnology

Note:

  • 5% relaxation in marks is provided to SC/ ST/ PH category candidates/ in-service nominees of HP.
  • The same qualifying education from a foreign university recognized by the Academic Council will require 60% or B grade/equivalent .

Dr. Y S Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry Application Process 2022

Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry accepts applications from eligible candidates through online mode. The detailed application process is as follows:

  • Visit the official website of the university and click on the “Apply Online for admission to Undergraduate Programmes, M.Sc. and MBA Programmes” tab.
  • The applicant will be redirected to a landing page where he/she will need to click on the ‘apply now’ tab for the desired program.
  • Once successfully registered, the candidate will be provided a unique registration number and access to the online application form.
  • Scanned copies of passport size photograph, signature, and all relevant documents must be uploaded.  
  • After submitting the application form, candidates have to pay the prescribed application fee via credit/debit cards or net-banking.
  • Print the confirmation page for future proof of successful application.

Fees and Eligibility

COURSE FEES
B.Tech 49600/Yearly
MBA 70200/Yearly
M.SC 61400/Yearly
Ph.D 75800/Yearly
B.Sc {Hons.} 49600/Yearly

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Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry offers B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs offered in various specializations of horticulture, forestry and life-science. In addition, the university offers MBA and PG diploma programs in Agribusiness and Medicinal & Aromatic Plants respectively.

  • Candidates seeking admission to any of the courses offered by the university can apply online through the university’s website.
  • Payment of application fee can be made online via credit/debit card or net-banking.
  • All candidates must appear for the entrance test for the respect course conducted by the university.
  • B.Sc. candidates must have passed 10+2 with English, Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects and any one of Biology / Mathematics / Agriculture as optional.
  • M.Sc. candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline with minimum 60% for general candidates and 55% for reserved candidates.
  • Ph.D. candidates must have a master’s degree in the relevant discipline.
  • B.Sc. and M.Sc. candidates are selected on the basis of marks score in their respective entrance exams.
  • Ph.D. candidates are selected on the basis of written test and interview.
  • PG Diploma and management candidates are selected on the basis of marks scored in the last qualifying exam.
Entrance Exam :UGET
Entrance Exam :online /offline (both)
Application Fee :n/a
Admission Process :Visit the official website of the university and click on the “Apply Online for admission to Undergraduate Programmes, M.Sc. and MBA Programmes” tab. The applicant will be redirected to a landing page where he/she will need to click on the ‘apply now’ tab
Placements :Yes
Scholarship Schemes :ICAR National Talent Scholarship of INR 1000 PM. College Merit Scholarship of INR 1000 PM (10% of the enrolment). Government of India scheduled caste/ tribes and low income group stipend through State Education Department. The value of stipend is equivale
Specializations :horticulture, forestry and allied sciences
Intake :UGET
Tuition Fee :N/A

Admission CutOff Criteria

Hostel

Hostel For Hostel Type Total Annual Fee Security Fee
Male Two Seater AC Room 990000 500
Female Two Seater AC Room 990000 500

Scholarship

Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Scholarship

The following financial assistance is provided to the students of the university:

Undergraduate Programs

  • ICAR National Talent Scholarship of INR 1000 PM.
  • College Merit Scholarship of INR 1000 PM (10% of the enrolment).
  • Government of India scheduled caste/ tribes and low income group stipend through State Education Department. The value of stipend is equivalent to the tuition and other fee.
  • Mrs Kanti Devi Awasthi Memorial Merit Scholarship for one girl student of B Sc (Hons) Horticulture, College of Horticulture, Solan (Nauni) of IMR 500/- per month.
  • Dr OP Awasthi Memorial Merit Scholarship for one boy student of B Sc (Hons) Horticulture, College of Horticulture, Solan (Nauni) of IMR 500/- per month.
  • Interest free loan for SC/ ST students from HP Scheduled Castes and Tribes Development Corporation.
  • District Soldier Board stipend (amount of stipend is variable). viii) The students from Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes, Persons with Disability category, eligible for scholarship provided by the UGC shall submit scholarship forms for the academic year by the month of February every year

Postgraduate Programs

  • University Merit Scholarship(one in each discipline): INR 3000 PM.
  • University Stipend(for HP domiciles not getting any financial assistance): INR 2000 PM

Doctoral Programs

  • University Merit Scholarship: INR 5000 PM (one in each discipline)
  • University Stipend: INR 2500 PM (for HP domiciles not getting any financial assistance)

Faculty

Dr. Vijay Singh Thakur

Designation :Professor
Qualification :M.Tech
Department :Science
Experience :24 Years

Dr. Amarjit K. Nath

Designation :Professor
Qualification :BCA
Department :Management
Experience :22 Years

Dr. Rakesh Gupta

Designation :Professor
Qualification :MCA
Department :ENGLISH
Experience :29 Years

Dr Y.C. Gupta

Designation :Professor
Qualification :M.Sc + Ph.D
Department :Science
Experience :27 Years

Dr. N.P. Dohroo

Designation :Professor
Qualification :MBA
Department :Management
Experience :28 Years

Dr. Narender Sharma

Designation :Professor
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :Science
Experience :23 Years

Dr. Anju Kumari

Designation :Professor
Qualification :M.SC
Department :Science
Experience :30 Years

Dr. Kuldeep Mehta

Designation :Professor
Qualification :M.SC
Department :Science
Experience :29 Years

Dr. H.S. Kanwa

Designation :Professor
Qualification :BCA
Department :Commerce
Experience :30 Years

Placement