About College/University

Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (YSP UHF) is a public state agricultural university established in 1985 at Nauni in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh.

The university specializes in education, research and extension in horticulture, forestry and allied sciences, with a strong focus on Himalayan agriculture and sustainable development.

It is one of India’s premier institutions dedicated exclusively to horticulture and forestry education.

Courses

Undergraduate Programmes

• B.Sc (Hons) Horticulture
• B.Sc (Hons) Forestry
• B.Sc Natural Farming (select years)

Postgraduate Programmes

• M.Sc Horticulture
• M.Sc Forestry
• MBA (Agri-Business Management)

Course Eligibility

B.Sc (Hons)
10+2 Science (PCB/PCM/Agri) + ICAR AIEEA / university norms

MBA (Agri Business)
Bachelor’s degree + entrance/merit

M.Sc
Relevant bachelor’s degree in agriculture/horticulture/forestry

Ph.D.
Master’s degree + entrance/interview

Fees

B.Sc (Hons)
₹40,000 – ₹90,000 per year

MBA (Agri Business)
₹2 – ₹2.5 lakh total (approx)

M.Sc
₹50,000 – ₹1.2 lakh per year

Diploma
₹25,000 – ₹40,000 per year

Placement

Average Package
₹4 – ₹6 LPA (Agri/MBA roles)

Highest Package
₹10 – ₹12 LPA (reported cases)

Top Recruiters

• Agri-input companies
• Food processing firms
• Research organizations
• Banking & agri-business firms

Admission Process

1. Online application

2. Entrance exam (ICAR AIEEA / university test)

3. Merit list

4. Counselling

5. Document verification

6. Fee submission

College Highlights

✔ Established in 1985
✔ Public state agricultural university
✔ Specialized in horticulture & forestry
✔ ICAR recognized
✔ Strong research ecosystem
✔ Himalayan agriculture focus
✔ Affordable government fees
✔ 17+ hostels available 

FAQs

Q. Is YSP University government or private?
Government state agricultural university.

Q. Where is YSP University located?
Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh.

Q. What is YSP University famous for?
Horticulture and Forestry education.

Q. Does it offer B.Tech or MBA general?
No — only agriculture/agribusiness focused programmes.

Q. Is ICAR required?
Yes, ICAR AIEEA is commonly accepted for UG admission.

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