Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry - YSPU: Courses, Fees, Contact Details, Facilities

K Krishna Priya

Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan was established with the vision of Late Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar, the first Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh who understood the importance of Horticulture and Forestry to improve the economy of Himachal Pradesh. It is one of the premier institutes providing education in the field of Agriculture, Horticulture, and Forestry.

The University follows the semester system of education. University puts great emphasis on high academic standards and discipline. The University encourages the all-round development of students and provides facilities for sports and games, NCC/NSS and other co-curricular activities (literary, cultural, hobby development). These activities are organized by the Students’ Welfare Organization of the University.

Here are some of the key highlights of the University:

The distinguished faculty of the University has several publications, and papers in their name. The University has signed MOU with many Universities to undertake joint research programs. The Institute is also collaborating with foreign Universities like Hawassa University, Ethiopia and Lakehead University, Ontario, Canada. Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University Placements are organized by the Student Placement and Counselling Cell.

Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Quicklinks

Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Programs

Undergraduate Programs

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc {Hons.})
  • Horticulture
  • Forestry
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
  • Horticulture
  • Forestry
• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
  • Biotechnology

Postgraduate Programs

• Master of Science (M.Sc)
  • Fruit Science
  • Vegetable Science
  • Floriculture and Landscape Architecture
  • Food Science and Technology
  • Plant Pathology
  • Entomology
  • Biotechnology
  • Seed Science and Technology
• Master of Business Management
• Master of Business Management (Agribusiness)

Doctoral Programs

• Fruit Science
• Vegetable Science
• Floriculture and Landscape Architecture
• Food Science and Technology
• Plant Pathology
• Entomology
• Biotechnology

Diploma Programs

• Diploma in Fruits, Vegetable Processing & Bakery Products 

Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Infrastructure:

• The Satyanand Library of the University stokes the collection of 70000 books in the field of Horticulture, Forestry and allied subjects.
• It also provides access to many online resources and digital databases.
• The University has a separate Computer Centre which provides connectivity to National Network underAgricultural Research Information System (ARIS) of ICAR.
• The classrooms of the University are equipped with modern teaching gadgets like LCD projectors, overhead/ slide projectors, glass beaded screens, whiteboards for conducting theory classes, seminars and thesis colloquium.
• Teachers use a portable public address system for classes of large capacity.
• Separate undergraduate and postgraduate laboratories for practical and research are provided for most of the departments.
• The University Guest House has the capacity to accommodate about 52 guests.
• Farmland of an area of 97.75 hectares is under the control of different departments of the college for teaching and research purpose. 

Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Placements:

• There is a Student Placement and Counselling Cell which helps the students with the placement process.
• The Cell organizes industrial training, field training which are essential for the fulfillment of degree
• Campus Placements are arranged every year for final year students of UG & PG courses.
• Monsanto, Novartis, Indofil, Dabur, Pragya, Century Seeds, Pepsi Foods, DuPont, ICICI, India Bulls, Ambuja are some of the major recruiters. 

Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Rankings:

• Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan holds the 51st position in ICAR rankings of Agricultural Universities for the year 2016-2017.

Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan Eligibility Criteria:

Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan Admissions:

• Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Admissions are merit-based.
• The weightage of the marks is divided between Entrance Test (50%) and the marks obtained at 10+2 level in four subjects namely; English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Mathematics (50%).
• In case two candidates obtain the same marks, preference is given to the candidate senior in age.

Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Hostel Details:

• The University being a residential university requires all students to stay in hostels.
• There are 14 hostels, 5 for boys and 8 for girls.
• Each hostel's common room is equipped with TV, indoor games facilities and a badminton court.
• Important newspapers and magazines are subscribed for hostel students.
• The accommodation in the hostels is allotted purely on the basis of merit subjected to its availability.
• There is an International Hostel for foreign students.
• Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Infrastructure facilities are commendable.

Boys Hostels

• Keshav Hostel
• Vishnu Hostel
• Madhav Hostel
• Neelkanth Hostel
• Shambhu Hostel

Girls Hostels

• Vaishnavi Hostel
• Gauri Hostel
• Kadambari Hostel
• Vasundhra Hostel
• Nandini Hostel
• New Girls Hostel
• Kalyani Hostel