Details of Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry

Details about Fees Structure, Courses, Admission Procedure, Eligibility Criteria, Degrees, Campus Selection and other detailed information of Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry

Address:

Nauni
Solan, Himachal Pradesh 173230, India
(01792) 252357, 252363, 252343
39816082048
(01792) 252242

About University

Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, was established on 1st December, 1985.Late Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar, the first 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. It became one of the campuses of Agriculture Complex of Himachal Pradesh University on its formation in 1970. Consequent upon the establishment of Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya 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. Solan established in 1962 with its affiliation to Panjab University, Chandigarh. The College was raised to the status of Post-graduate College in 1965 when it introduced M.Sc.(Agriculture) programmes in some important subjects. With the establishment of Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) in 1970, its affiliation changed to HPU and thereafter it became Agriculture Complex of HPU, Shimla in July, 1971. This Agriculture Complex further became Horticulture Complex of HPU and Himacahal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (HPKV), Palampur in 1976 and 1978, respectively. On December, 1985 this complex got the recognition of Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry.

Affiliated Colleges

Courses

Science Courses
B.Sc. (Biotechnology)	3 Years
B.Sc. (Food Sciences)	3 Years
M.Sc. (Biotechnology)	2 Years
M.Sc. (Entomology and Apiculture)	2 Years
M.Sc. (Environmental Science)	2 Years
M.Sc. (Food Science and Technology)	2 Years
M.Sc. (Fruit Breeding)	2 Years
M.Sc. (Fruit Science)	2 Years
M.Sc. (Post-harvest Technology)	2 Years
Ph.D. (Biotechnology)	3 Years
Ph.D. (Entomology and Apiculture)	3 Years
Ph.D. (Floriculture and Landscaping)	3 Years
Ph.D. (Food Science and Technology)	3 Years
Ph.D. (Fruit Breeding)	3 Years
Ph.D. (Fruit Science)	3 Years
Ph.D. (Post-harvest Technology)	3 Years
Management Courses
M.B.A. (Agri-business)	2 Years
Agriculture Science and Technology Courses
B.Sc. (Agricultural Economics)	3 Years
B.Sc. (Agroforestry)	3 Years
B.Sc. (Entomology & Apiculture)	3 Years
B.Sc.(Floriculture and Landscaping)	3 Years
B.Sc.(Fruit Science)	3 Years
B.Sc. (Horticulture Science)	3 Years
B.Sc. (Plant Pathology)	3 Years
B.Sc.(Soil Science & Water Management)	3 Years
B.Sc.(Tree Improvement & Genetic Resources)	3 Years
B.Sc.( Vegetable Science)	3 Years
B.Sc. (Forestry)	4 Years
M.Sc. (Agricultural Economics)	2 Years
M.Sc. (Agricultural Statistics)	2 Years
M.Sc. (Agroforestry)	2 Years
M.Sc. (Floriculture and Landscaping)	2 Years
M.Sc. (Forest Products)	2 Years
M.Sc. (Horticulture-Floriculture and Land Scaping)	2 Years
M.Sc. (Horticulture-Vegetable Science)	2 Years
M.Sc. (Plant Pathology)	2 Years
M.Sc. (Silviculture)	2 Years
M.Sc. (Soil Science and Water Management)	2 Years
M.Sc. (Tree Improvements)	2 Years
M.Sc. (Vegetable Science)	2 Years
Ph.D. (Agriculture Economics)	3 Years
Ph.D. (Agroforestry)	3 Years
Ph.D. (Forest Products)	3 Years
Ph.D. (Horticulture - Vegetable Science)	3 Years
Ph.D. (Plant Pathology)	3 Years
Ph.D. (Silviculture)	3 Years
Ph.D. (Soil Science and Water Management)	3 Years
Ph.D. (Tree Improvements)	3 Years
Ph.D. (Vegetable Science)	3 Years

Admission And Eligibility Criteria

B.Sc. (Hons)

10+2/equivalent examination with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Mathematics/ Agriculture from a recognized Board/ University with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% marks in case of SC/ST candidates) in the above subjects.

M. Sc.

B Sc Horticulture/B Sc (Hons) Horticulture/B Sc Forestry/B Sc (Hons) Forestry/ B Sc Agriculture/ B Sc (Hons) Agriculture/ B Sc with an OGPA of 6.00/10 under course credit system or with a minimum of 60% under annual system from a recognized University or degree from a foreign University with at least ‘B’ grade or its equivalent recognized by the University. The prescribed minimum marks shall be relaxed by 5% in the case SC/ST candidates and in service nominees.

MBA (Agribusiness)

B Sc Horticulture/ Forestry/ Agriculture/ Agricultural Engineering/B V Sc/Graduate in other allied fields with an OGPA of 5.50/10.00 (5.00/10.00 in case of SC/ST category candidates) or its equivalent under course credit system or with a minimum of 55% marks (50% marks in case of SC/ST category candidates) under annual system from a recognized University or degree from a foreign University .

Graduate in any discipline with a minimum of 55% marks (50% marks in case of SC/ST category candidates) under annual system or with an OGPA of 5.50/10.00 (5.00/10.00 in case of SC/ST category candidates) or its equivalent under course credit system from a recognized University or degree from a foreign University with atleast `B’ grade or its equivalent.

Ph D Horticulture (Floriculture & Landscape Architecture, Fruit Science, Vegetable Science) & Ph D Seed Science & Technology

M.Sc degree in concerned discipline with research thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the programme in the concerned discipline from a recognized University under ICAR system of education with an OGPA of 6.50/10 (65% marks).

Ph D Food Technology

M.Sc degree in Food Technology/ Food Science & Technology with research thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the programme in the concerned discipline from a recognized University under ICAR system of education with an OGPA of 6.50/10 (65% marks).
M Tech degree in Food Technology holders with research thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the programme and an OGPA of 6.50/10 (65 % marks).

Ph D (Forestry) Agroforestry, Forest Genetic Resources, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants, Silviculture, Wood Science & Technology

For Ph D (Forestry) Agroforestry, the candidates with M Sc Horticulture/ Agriculture/ Animal Science with research thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the programme in the concerned discipline from a recognized University under ICAR system of education with an OGPA of 6.50/10 (65% marks)/ candidates with AIFC diploma will also be eligible.

Ph D Soil Science

M.Sc degree in Soil Science with research thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the programme in the concerned discipline from a recognized University under ICAR system of education with an OGPA of 6.50/10 (65% marks). However, if any seat remains vacant, the candidates with M Sc (Forestry) Watershed Management shall be considered on merit basis.

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Diploma Programmes

10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized University/ Board with a minimum of 40% aggregate marks (35% marks in case of SC/ ST).

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Fee Structure

Program Name	Total Course Fees	Fees Per Year
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} (Horticulture)	1,40,000	35,0000
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} (Forestry)	1,40,000	35,0000
Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Financial Management )	82,200	41,100
Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Human Resource Management)	82,200	41,100
Master of Sciences [M.Sc] (Medicinal Plants)	83,250	41,625
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Environmental Management)	83,250	41,625
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Environmental Science)	83,250	41,625
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Food Technology)	83,250	41,625
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Fruit Science)	83,250	41,625
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Microbiology)	83,250	41,625
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Molecular Biology & Biochemistry)	83,250	41,625
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Statistics)	83,250	41,625
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Agricultural Economics)	83,250	41,625
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Agroforestry)	83,250	41,625
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Entomology)	83,250	41,625
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Horticulture-Floriculture and Land Scaping)	83,250	41,625
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Nematology)	83,250	41,625
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Plant Pathology)	83,250	41,625
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Seed Science & Technology)	83,250	41,625
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Silviculture)	83,250	41,625
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Soil Science)	83,250	41,625
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Vegetable Science)	83,250	41,625
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Wood Science & Technology)	83,250	41,100
Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Marketing Management)	83,250	41,625
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Forest Genetic Resources)	83,250	41,625
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Plantation Technology)	83,250	41,625
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Watershed Management)	83,250	41,625
Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Agricultural Marketing Management)	82,200	41,100
Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Agri-business Financial Management)	82,200	41,100
Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Farm Business Management)	82,200	41,100
Ph.D. (Food Technology)	1,18,000	39,333
Ph.D. (Medicinal Plants)	1,18,000	39,333
Ph.D. (Statistics)	1,18,000	39,333
Ph.D. (Floriculture and Landscaping)	1,18,000	39,333
Ph.D. (Fruit Science)	1,18,000	39,333
Ph.D. (Microbiology)	1,18,000	39,333
Ph.D. (Agroforestry)	1,18,000	39,333
Ph.D. (Plant Pathology)	1,18,000	39,333
Ph.D. (Silviculture)	1,18,000	39,333
Ph.D. (Vegetable Science)	1,18,000	39,333
Ph.D. (Soil Science)	1,18,000	39,333
Ph.D (Entomology)	1,18,000	39,333
Ph.D (Molecular Biology & Biotechnology)	1,18,000	39,333
Ph.D (Agricultural Economics)	1,18,000	39,333