Undergraduate Programmes

I. Main Campus of the University

  1. B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture 4-year Programme
  2. B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry 4-year Programme

II. College of Horticulture and Forestry, Neri (Hamirpur)

  1. B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture 4-year Programme
  2. B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry 4-year Programme
  3. B. Tech. Biotechnology 4-year Programme
  4. B. Tech. Food Technology 4-year Programme

III. College of Horticulture & Forestry, Thunag Mandi (HP)

  1. B Sc (Hons) Horticulture 4-year Programme
  2. B Sc (Hons) Forestry 4-year Programme

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.

OR

Candidate should have passed Examination of a University/ Board/ College/ School in a foreign country recognized by the Academic Council as equivalent to 10+2 with science subjects mentioned above provided the candidate has obtained at least 60% aggregate marks or ‘B’ grade/equivalent.

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.

Rural Area *

A bonafide himachali candidate passing his/her at-least two out of three examinations from a school affiliated of Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) located outside the limits of Municipal Corporation/ Municipal Council/ Nagar Panchayat/ Cantonment Board/ Notified Area Committee within the territorial jurisdiction of Himachal Pradesh.” mentioned below

  1. 8th Class
  2. 10th Class
  3. 12th Class

Further, under both categories (Rural and Non-rural) of Bonafide Himachali,
the gist of reservation of seats is as under.The University has implemented the reservation roster (currently being followed by the Himachal Pradesh Department of Medical Education & Research, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh for admission to MBBS/BDS) as follows:-

    Normal Seat:

    The marks obtained in entrance test will be considered for admission to Undergraduate Programmes of this University. The syllabus for the entrance test is given in annexure-I of the Prospectus. The candidates having secured less than 45 marks in t he entrance test shall not be considered for appearing in the Counselling Process. In case two or more candidates obtain the same mar ks, the candidate with highest percentage at qualifying examination i.e. 10+2 level shall be considered for admission. In case tie still o ccurs, 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

    Sport and Co-curricular activities seat (Normal Seat Only):

    Eligibility criteria will be the same as for other candidates of normal seats, applying for Undergraduate degree programmes. The merit of candidates shall be determined on the basis of aggregate score in different sports and co-curricular activities during last four academic years (upto 31st July of the concerned year) as per weightage of different activities given in the Table given hereunder. Only one sports and co-curricular activity certificate which is most beneficial to the candidate (highest score) per year will be considered.

    If the candidates having equal aggregate score under sports category, a candidate with higher marks obtained in the entrance test (Not less than 45 marks) shall be placed in higher merit list. In case two or more candidates obtain the same marks, the candidate with highest percentage of marks in qualifying examination i.e. 10+2 level shall be considered for admission. In case tie still occurs, the candidate elder in age will be considered for admission.

Weightage of various activities (applicable only for the candidates being considered for sports and co-curricular activities seat)

Provided that:

  1. The above weightage can be availed of only once and only when the position obtained/ participation made is not earlier than three academic years preceding the year of admission.
  2. Only one of the weightage, which is the most beneficial to a candidate, shall be allowed while determining relative merit.
  3. The sports/ games/ cultural/ extra-curricular activities should have been organized by any one of the following agencies/ bodies: -
  4. i) International Sports Federation-affiliated with International Olympic Association
  5. iii) All States Sports Associations- affiliated with State Olympic Association
  6. .
  7. iv) All District Sports Associations - affiliated with District Olympic Association
  8. v) State Sports Council/ State Youth Welfare and Sports Department
  9. vi) National School Sports Federation of India
  10. vii) State School Sports Association
  11. viii) District School Sports Association
  12. ix) Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Army/ Sainik School, ICSE, CBSE school sports
  13. x) Sports Authority of India
  14. All sports / games/ cultural/ extra-curricular activities recognized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU)/ Indian Agricultural University Association (IAUA)/ ICAR/ Government of Himachal Pradesh will only be recognized by the Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry. No sports/ cultural activities organized by NGOs (Government/ Non-government) will be entertained.

    List of recognized games/ sports and cultural and co-curricular activities

    I.               Names of games /Sports
    Archery, Athletics (Track and Field Events), Badminton,  Basketball,   Boxing,   Carrom, Chess, Cricket, Cycling, Equestrian sports, Football, Golf, Gymnastics including body building), Handball, Hockey, Judo, Kabaddi, Karate-Do, Kayaking and Canoeing, Kho-kho, Korfball, Polo, Power Lifting, Rifle Shooting, Roller Skating , Rowing, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tenni-Kot, Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Winter Games, Wushu, Yatching  Rope skipping, Aerobics and  Yoga .
    II.             Names of Cultural and Co-curricular Activities 
    Vocal Music: Indian Classical, Indian Light Vocal, Indian Patriotic Song, Indian        Group Song, Folk Song, Instrumental Music: Harmonium light, Flute playing, Tabla playing, Sitar playing, Traditional musical instruments playing Dance:      Solo Folk Dance, Group Folk Dance, Kathak, Literary:  Quiz, Elocution, Dabate, Extempore Theatre:   One Act Play, Skit, Mime, Mono Acting, Play Fine Arts: On the spot Painting, Collage, Poster Making, Clay Modeling, Cartooning, Rangoli

    List of candidates

    Normal Seats

    The merit list of candidates shall be drawn on the basis of marks obtained in UGET-2023 shall be drawn. No candidate having secured less than 45 marks in the entrance test (UGET-2023) shall be included in the merit list for Counselling Process.

    Self-financing Seats

    The merit list of candidates shall be drawn on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying examination i.e. 10+2 in four subjects viz., English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Mathematics shall be drawn.

Note: For further details see the prospectus and contact: