Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry : Admission 2024-25, Fees, Ranking,Cutoff, Placements - Studyjankari

Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan

The Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry is located in the popular district of Solan in Himachal Pradesh. It is accessible through bus and tram services, as well as rail and taxi services, to ensure timely arrival at the university.

• The university was founded in the year 1985.
• It is mostly devoted to the study of forestry sciences and is named after YS Parmar, a well-known architect in modern India.
• The university's curriculum is quite sophisticated, and its faculty members are well-known for their expertise in the disciplines they teach. 
• The University Grants Commission of India recognises the university as a centre of prospective excellence.

Department:

• Department of Basic Sciences
• Department of Social Sciences
• Department of Soil Sciences and Water Management
• Department of Tree Improvement and Genetic Resources
• Department of Agroforestry
• Department of Silviculture
• Department of Vegetable Science
• Department of Fruit Science
• Department of Post Harvest Technology
• Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology
• Department of Floriculture and Landscaping
• Department of Entomology and Apiculture
• Department of Biotechnology

Facilities:

Hostel: The institution is well-known for its excellent hostels, where students travelling from other cities can stay. The institution runs as many as 10 hostels. There are 5 hostels for girls, 4 for boys, and 1 for international students.

Placement Cell: The university has a placement cell that is frequently visited by students on the approach of graduation. The placement cell provides career help and coaching, as well as arranging on-campus employment interviews.

 Scholarship:

• ICAR National Talent Scholarship
• College Merit Scholarship
• University Merit Scholarship for Masters
• University Merit Scholarship for Ph.D. programme