Nauni University (YSPUHF) – UG & PG Admissions 2025-26 | Application Form Extended to 16th June 2025 | How to Apply, Important Dates & Fee Details
Overview of the Notification
Undergraduate and Master’s Admissions for 2025-26 at Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni, Solan. It gives step-by-step information about the fee structure for submitting online application form for Normal as well as Self-financing seats in various categories with provisions for late fees. Major important dates for application filing, entrance exams (UGET and PGET), availability of answer key, declaration of result, and provisional counselling schedules are given for both program levels. The prospectus distinguishes between Normal seats, mainly for Himachali domicile candidates, and Self-financing seats, available to candidates at the National level, and details the minimum eligibility criteria on the basis of performance in the qualifying examinations for Undergraduate and Master’s programs admissions. It enumerates the different degree courses available in subjects like Horticulture, Forestry, Biotechnology, Food Technology, and Natural Farming at the UG level, and a host of M.Sc., M.Tech., and MBA courses at the PG level in the university’s colleges, along with the intake capacity and information regarding the reservation policy for different categories such as ICAR quota, SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD, Wards of Displaced Family, etc. The process of taking admission includes making an online application, attending entrance tests with stated syllabi, and attending counseling where submission of several required certificates is compulsory.
Important dates
Important dates for admissions and the academic year at Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni, Solan for the 2025-26 academic year:
UG Admissions (2025–26)
Normal Seats (HP Domicile Only):
- Last date (without late fee): 31 May 2025
- Last date (with late fee): 05 June 2025
- Entrance Test (UGET-2025): 15 June 2025
- Result: 25 June 2025
- Counselling: 14 July, 28 July, 11 Aug 2025
- Classes start: 07 Aug 2025
Self-financing Seats (Open to All):
- Last date (without late fee): 30 June 2025
- Merit list display: 07 July 2025
- Counselling: 15 July, 29 July, 12 Aug 2025
- Classes start: 07 Aug 2025
Master’s Programme Admissions (2025–26)
- Last date (without late fee): 16 June 2025
- Entrance Test (PGET-2025): 05 July 2025
- Result: 11 July 2025
- Counselling: 21 July & 18 Aug 2025
- Classes start: 07 Aug 2025
Academic Calendar (2025–26)
- Registration: 04–05 Aug 2025 (1st Sem), 16–17 Jan 2026 (2nd Sem)
- Classes begin: 07 Aug 2025 & 20 Jan 2026
- Mid-sem exams: 06–18 Oct 2025 & 23 Mar–01 Apr 2026
- End-sem exams: 19–31 Dec 2025 & 18–30 June 2026
- Semester breaks: 01–15 Jan 2026 & 01 July–02 Aug 2026
Note: All counselling dates are tentative and subject to change via updates on the official university website. Entrance test dates will not be rescheduled.
Total Number of Seats
programmes, seat distribution, and special categories for Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni (2025–26):
🔹 UG Programmes & Seats (College-wise)
|
College |
Programme |
Normal |
ICAR |
Self-finance |
|
Nauni (Solan) |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture |
40 |
10 |
50 |
|
B.Sc. Ag. (Hons.) Natural Farming |
24 |
6 |
30 |
|
|
B.Tech. (Food Tech.) |
– |
– |
40 |
|
|
B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry |
40 |
10 |
70 |
|
|
Neri (Hamirpur) |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture |
24 |
6 |
60 |
|
B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry |
24 |
6 |
50 |
|
|
B.Tech. (Biotech.) |
20 |
– |
25 |
|
|
Thunag (Mandi) |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture |
25 |
– |
30 |
|
B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry |
25 |
– |
30 |
Note: 20% of Normal UG seats filled via ICAR (CUET-UG).
🔹 UG Seats Over & Above Intake
- Special Categories: CAPF wards, Single Girl Child, Orphaned Children, Sports/Cultural merit, Lateral entry, Displaced families.
- Nominee Seats: NEC, HP Govt. Departments, In-service candidates (no entrance test).
🔹 Master’s Programmes & Seats
|
College |
Normal |
Self-finance |
ICAR |
|
Nauni (Horticulture) |
51 |
58 |
13 |
|
Nauni (Forestry) |
52 |
41 |
3 |
|
Neri (Hamirpur) |
36 |
39 |
9 |
Note: 30% of Normal PG seats filled via ICAR (AIEEA-PG); rest for HP domicile.
🔹 PG Seats Over & Above Intake
- Special Quota (per college): 1 seat (Normal) + 1 seat (Self-finance) for Sports/Cultural achievers.
📌 Key Point: Self-financing seats are open to all (National level); Normal seats primarily for HP domicile candidates.
Common Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility criteria and admission requirements for Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni (2025–26):
🔹 UG Admissions Eligibility
Normal Seats (HP Domicile Only):
- 10+2 with English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Maths
- 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD/Orphaned/HP Govt. nominees)
- Foreign candidates: 60% or ‘B’ grade with same subjects
Self-financing Seats (Open to All):
- 10+2 with English + any 3 from: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Maths, Agri. Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Agriculture
- Same percentage criteria as above
🔹 Master’s Programme Eligibility
- UG degree with 6.00/10 OGPA or 60% marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST/PwD/in-service)
- Eligibility is discipline-specific:
- e.g., M.Sc. (Hort.) requires B.Sc. (Hort.), M.Sc. (Forestry) requires B.Sc. (Forestry), etc.
- Some programmes allow related degrees if seats remain vacant
- 3-year UG degree holders must take deficiency courses
🔹 Documents Required for Counselling
- Original + self-attested copies of:
- Academic certificates (10th, 10+2, UG)
- Character, domicile, reservation certificates
- Counselling fee receipt
- Additional for admission:
- Admission fee receipt
- Passport-size photos
- Medical Fitness & Migration Certificates
🔹 Other Important Notes
- Candidates involved in indiscipline or providing false information will be disqualified.
- Admission is provisional until document verification and registration.
General Selection Process
Selection process for UG and Master’s programmes at Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni (2025–26):
🔹 1. Online Application
- Submit online with fee before deadline (late fee applies after cut-off).
- No modifications allowed after submission.
- Hard copy applications are not accepted.
🔹 2. Entrance Tests
- UG Normal Seats: Selection via UGET-2025 (100 marks; subjects: PCB/PCM + General Awareness). Minimum 45 marks required. Exam on 15 June 2025.
- UG Self-financing Seats: Based on 10+2 marks (English + 3 science/agriculture subjects). No test.
- Master’s Programmes: Selection via PGET-2025 (100 marks; General Knowledge, Rural Awareness, Specialization). Minimum 45 marks. Exam on 5 July 2025.
🔹 3. Merit List & Tie-breakers
- UG Normal: UGET marks → 10+2 % → Age
- UG Self-finance: 10+2 marks → Age
- Master’s: PGET marks → UG OGPA → Age
- Sports/Co-curricular Quota: Based on achievements; tie-break by test marks, then academics, then age
🔹 4. Counselling
- Offline at Nauni campus
- Cut-off lists published online only
- Mandatory attendance for eligible candidates
- Submit proforma, documents & ₹1000 counselling fee
- Seat allocation: Merit-cum-preference
- UG: 3 rounds | Master’s: 2 rounds (more if needed)
🔹 5. Document Verification
- Originals required at counselling
- No originals = no admission
🔹 6. Admission & Registration
- Report to college Dean by given date
- Submit documents + photos + admission fee receipt
- Required: Medical Fitness & Migration Certificate, Character Certificate
- Registration includes: health check, advisor meeting, fee submission, course enrolment, hostel allocation (if applicable)
🔹 7. Refusal or Cancellation
- Admission denied for misconduct, false info, or if deemed against university interest
- Admission may be cancelled even after registration
📌 Important: Always check the official university website for latest updates—no email or SMS notifications are sent.
How to Apply for Application
How to Apply UG and Master’s admissions at Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni (2025–26):
🔹 Online Application Process
- Verify Eligibility for your chosen programme.
- Visit the official portal: www.yspuniversity.ac.in
- Fill Online Form accurately (choose both seat types if applicable).
- Pay Application Fee online (non-refundable):
- Late Fee: ₹1000 extra if paid after the deadline.
- Submit completed form + fee before deadline (no changes allowed after submission).
- Retain Payment Proof (screenshot/receipt with UTR/ID).
- Online Only: No hard copies accepted; form cannot be edited after submission.
- Stay Updated via the official website only — no SMS or email alerts.
✅ Summary: Apply only through the official website, double-check eligibility and details, pay the correct fee, and submit before the deadline. Keep your proof of payment safe.
Application Fee
|
Category |
Normal Seat |
Self-financing |
Both |
|
UR/OBC/EWS/Others |
₹1600 |
₹2200 |
₹3000 |
|
SC/ST/Third Gender |
₹1100 |
₹2500 |
₹2500 |
|
Orphaned / PwD |
No fee |
No fee |
No fee |
- Late Fee: ₹1000 extra if submitted after the deadline
- Must select both options if applying for both seat types
- No refunds for duplicate or incorrect payments
- Keep proof of payment (UTR/Transaction ID)
Age Criteria
- No fixed age limit for UG or PG programmes
- Age used only for tie-breaking in merit-based selection
- UG Normal: UGET marks → 10+2 % → Elder age
- UG Self-finance: 10+2 % → Elder age
- PG: PGET marks → OGPA → Elder age
- Sports/Cultural quota: Entrance marks → Qualifying marks → Elder age
- 10th certificate needed for DOB verification at counselling
- EWS family definition includes children/siblings below 18 years, but not tied to admission age
✅ Summary: Pay the correct non-refundable fee based on your category and seat type. Age is not a barrier but is considered in case of tied merit scores. Keep all proof and documents ready.
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Best wishes to all candidates applying for UGET/PGET-2025! Make sure to review the official notification thoroughly and submit your applications well before the deadlines. For UG Normal Seats (HP Domicile), apply by 31st May 2025 (without late fee) or 5th June 2025 (with late fee). The UGET-2025 entrance test will be conducted on 15th June 2025. For Master’s programmes, apply by 16th June 2025 and attend PGET-2025 on 5th July 2025. Please ensure you meet all eligibility requirements and prepare well for the entrance tests. Keep checking the university website for updates regarding admit cards and counseling schedules.

