Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, was established on 1st December, 1985 with the objective to promote education, research and extension education in the fields of horticulture, forestry and allied disciplines. Late Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar, the 1st Chief Minister and the architect of Himachal Pradesh perceived the importance of horticulture and forestry to develop and improve the State economy which led to the establishment of this University. Its history lies in erstwhile Himachal Agricultural College, Solan, established in 1962 and affiliated to the Panjab University, Chandigarh. It became one of the Agriculture campus of Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla on its formation in 1970. Consequent upon the establishment of Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur in 1978, this campus became its Horticulture Complex and finally in 1985, assumed the status of a State University, being the only University in the country engaged exclusively in teaching, research and extension in horticulture and forestry
Courses Offered
B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture 4-year Programme
B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry 4-year Programme
B.Tech. Biotechnology 4-year Programme
B.Tech Food Technology
Eligibility
Candidates who have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Mathematics from a recognized Board with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% marks in case of SC/ ST/ Physically Challenged category candidates/ in-service nominees of Himachal Pradesh Government) in the above subjects.
Reservation
Admission shall be open to all eligible candidates subject to the reservation of seats as under:
a) ICAR quota seats shall be filled up by the ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) New Delhi.
b) Normal seats shall be reserved only for the bonafide Himachali candidates. The same shall be filled up in the following manner: - 50% of normal seats are reserved for the candidates belonging to rural area* and remaining 50% seats shall be open for other bonafide Himachali candidates.
Basis of Admission
Normal Seat: The marks obtained in UGET-2023 will be considered for admission to Undergraduate Programmes of this University. The syllabus for the entrance test is given in annexure-I of this Prospectus. The candidates having secured less than 45 marks in the entrance test (UGET-2023) shall not be considered for appearing in the Counselling Process. In case two or more candidates obtain the same marks, the candidate with highest percentage at qualifying examination i.e. 10+2 level shall be considered for admission. In case tie still occurs, the elder in age will be considered for admission.
Self-financing Seat: The marks obtained at 10+2 level in four subjects viz., English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Mathematics will be considered for admission to Undergraduate Programmes of this University. In case two or more candidates obtain the same marks, the elder in age will be considered for admission.
Prospectus
Important Dates
(Normal Seats – Only for HP Domicile Candidates)
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S.no |
Particulars |
Dates |
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1 |
Last date of submission of online application form |
11-Jun-23 |
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2 |
Date of Entrance Test |
18-Jun-23 |
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3 |
Date of declaration of result |
26-Jun-23 |
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4 |
Tentative Date of 1st Counselling (offline mode) |
03-Jul-23 |
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5 |
Tentative Date of 2nd Counselling (offline mode) |
12-Jul-23 |
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6 |
Tentative Date of 3rd Counselling (offline mode) |
08-Aug-23 |
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7 |
Commencement of Classes |
24-Jul-23 |
(Self-financing Seats – Open for all candidates at National level)
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S.no |
Particulars |
Dates |
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1 |
Last date of submission of online application form |
28-Jun-23 |
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2 |
Date of display of list of candidates |
30-Jun-23 |
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3 |
Tentative Date of 1st Counselling (offline mode |
04-Jul-23 |
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4 |
Tentative Date of 2nd Counselling (offline mode) |
13-Jul-23 |
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5 |
Tentative Date of 3rd Counselling (offline mode) |
09-Aug-23 |
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6 |
Commencement of Classes |
24-Jul-23 |
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