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YSPUHF Admission 2026-27 follows a dual-entry route for undergraduate programmes. 85% of UG seats are reserved for Himachal Pradesh domicile candidates through the university-conducted UGET entrance test. The remaining 15% are filled centrally through ICAR-AIEEA UG counselling.
- For PG programmes at YSPUHF, M.Sc. and M.Tech candidates qualify through ICAR-AIEEA PG. MBA Agribusiness has a separate university-level selection including group discussion and personal interview rounds.
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Programmes: UGET entrance exam conducted on 5 July 2026. Merit list and counselling expected shortly. Self-financing seat applications open till 23 July 2026.
- M.Sc. / M.Tech / MBA Agribusiness: ICAR-AIEEA PG conducted on 4 July 2026. University PG entrance held on 5 July 2026. Results and counselling expected next.
- Ph.D. Programmes: Check official notification at yspuniversity.ac.in for 2026-27 schedule and dates.
- 85% of UG seats are reserved for bona fide Himachal Pradesh residents. ICAR fills 15% through ICAR-AIEEA UG.
- Among HP domicile seats: 50% for rural bonafide Himachali candidates and 50% for non-rural candidates.
- Reservation within HP quota: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, EWS 10%, PwD 5%, OBC 2 seats per 25 seats.
- Defence ward, freedom fighter ward, and single girl child categories have dedicated reserved seats.
- Minimum qualifying score in UGET for normal seat eligibility is 45 marks.
- Application fee: INR 2,000 for General/OBC and INR 1,500 for SC/ST/PH/Third Gender/Orphan candidates.
YSPUHF Admission Portal 2026: yspuniversity.ac.in
Direct Admission at YSPUHF: YSPUHF does not offer a management quota. All seats are filled through merit via UGET or centralised ICAR-AIEEA counselling.
YSPUHF B.Sc. Admission 2026
YSPUHF B.Sc. admission 2026 covers ICAR-approved four-year programmes. Satellite campuses at Neri (Hamirpur) and Thunag also offer admission alongside the main Nauni campus. B.Sc. (Hons.) Agribusiness Management is a new programme for 2026-27.
B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture at Nauni has 50 HP quota seats: 42 via UGET for HP domicile candidates and 8 via ICAR-AIEEA UG for the national quota.
YSPUHF B.Sc. Admission Dates 2026
The UGET 2026 entrance exam was conducted on 5 July 2026. Self-financing seat applications remain open. Merit list and counselling are expected in July-August 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| UGET Entrance Exam (Normal Seats) | 5 July 2026 |
| Self-Financing Seat Application Deadline | 23 July 2026 |
| Merit List Declaration | July 2026 |
| Counselling Rounds Begin | July-August 2026 |
| Academic Session Begins | As per university academic calendar |
YSPUHF B.Sc. Eligibility Criteria
Candidates need 10+2 with English, Physics, and Chemistry. The optional subject must be Biology, Mathematics, or Agriculture.
| Programme | Eligibility | Selection |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture / Forestry / Agribusiness Management / Natural Farming (Nauni campus) | 10+2 PCB or PCM or Agriculture. Minimum 50% (General) or 45% (SC/ST/PH/HP Govt nominees) | UGET score for HP 85% or ICAR-AIEEA UG for 15% AIQ |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture & Forestry (Neri and Thunag campuses) | 10+2 PCB or PCM or Agriculture. Minimum 50% (General) or 45% (SC/ST/PH) | UGET score (HP domicile) or ICAR-AIEEA UG (AIQ) |
| B.Tech Food Technology / Biotechnology & Food Technology (Self-Financing) | 10+2 PCB or PCM. Minimum 50% (General) | Merit in 10+2 (four subjects) |
YSPUHF B.Sc. Selection Criteria 2026
Normal seats are allotted on UGET (University Graduate Entrance Test) rank. Candidates scoring below 45 marks in UGET do not qualify for normal HP quota seats.
- Normal HP domicile seats (85%): merit rank in UGET. Minimum 45 marks required.
- ICAR national quota seats (15%): filled by ICAR centrally through ICAR-AIEEA UG counselling.
- Self-financing seats: merit based on 10+2 aggregate in four subjects.
- Sports and co-curricular seats: activity weightage over four academic years.
- Multiple counselling rounds follow merit list publication.
Note: HP domicile candidates must produce a valid bonafide Himachal Pradesh residency certificate at document verification. Rural candidates need an additional rural certificate to claim the rural sub-quota under HP domicile seats.
How to Apply for B.Sc. at YSPUHF?
- Visit yspuniversity.ac.in and create a new account with a valid email.
- Activate the account using the verification link. Check spam if the email does not arrive.
- Fill the online application form with personal, academic, and category details.
- Upload scanned copies of your 10+2 mark sheet, domicile certificate, and category certificate.
- Pay the application fee online. General/OBC candidates pay INR 2,000. SC/ST/PH/Third Gender/Orphan candidates pay INR 1,500.
- Download the admit card and appear for UGET at your allotted exam centre.
- Score a minimum of 45 marks in UGET to qualify for normal seat consideration.
- Check the merit list on the official portal and attend counselling with original documents.
Admission helpline: 01792-252009 / 01792-252219 | Email: admission@uhf.ac.in
YSPUHF PG Admission 2026
YSPUHF PG admission 2026 covers M.Sc., M.Tech, and MBA Agribusiness. The university offers 170 M.Sc. seats across its departments. MBA Agribusiness takes 30 students per year, with 75% seats reserved for HP domicile candidates.
YSPUHF PG Admission Dates 2026
ICAR-AIEEA PG was conducted on 4 July 2026. The university PG entrance exam was held on 5 July 2026. PG application deadline was 6 July 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| PG Application Deadline | 6 July 2026 |
| ICAR-AIEEA PG Exam | 4 July 2026 |
| University PG Entrance Exam | 5 July 2026 |
| PG Result and Merit List | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| PG Counselling | August 2026 (Tentative) |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
YSPUHF PG Eligibility Criteria
| Programme | Eligibility | Selection |
|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. (Horticulture / Forestry / Biotechnology / Soil Science / Seed Science / Allied Sciences) | Bachelor’s in relevant discipline. Minimum 60% (General) or 55% (Reserved categories) | ICAR-AIEEA PG and university entrance exam |
| MBA Agribusiness (30 seats, 75% HP domicile) | Any bachelor’s degree. Minimum 50% (General) or 45% (SC/ST) | University entrance exam plus GD and personal interview |
YSPUHF PG Selection Criteria 2026
M.Sc. seats go to candidates based on ICAR-AIEEA PG rank for the national quota and university entrance rank for HP domicile seats. MBA Agribusiness selection has three stages: entrance test, group discussion, and personal interview.
How to Apply for PG at YSPUHF?
- Register at yspuniversity.ac.in and activate your account via the email link.
- Select the desired PG programme and complete the online application form.
- Upload bachelor’s degree mark sheets and relevant category certificates.
- Pay the application fee: INR 2,000 (General) or INR 1,500 (SC/ST/PH).
- ICAR-AIEEA PG applicants must also register at the ICAR exam portal for the centralised exam.
- MBA Agribusiness candidates must clear group discussion and personal interview after the entrance test.
YSPUHF Ph.D. Admission 2026
YSPUHF doctoral admission is through the AICE-JRF/SRF examination. NTA conducts the exam on behalf of ICAR. The university offers 7 Ph.D. seats per year across horticulture, forestry, and allied sciences.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Annual Seats | 7 |
| Eligibility | Master’s in relevant discipline. Minimum 65% marks or OGPA 6.50 out of 10 |
| Entrance Exam | AICE-JRF/SRF examination (NTA/ICAR) |
| Fee (Year 1) | INR 75,800 |
| Minimum Duration | 3 years |
The fees mentioned above are subject to revision and have been included for reference. Contact the college or visit yspuniversity.ac.in for exact fee details.
- Ph.D. admission for the 2025-26 session was notified in December 2025.
- Check the official portal at yspuniversity.ac.in for 2026-27 Ph.D. dates and notification.
YSPUHF Scholarships 2026
YSPUHF provides five scholarship and financial support schemes for students. HP domicile students who do not receive any other financial aid automatically qualify for the university stipend.
Read more on YSPUHF Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| ICAR National Talent Scholarship | INR 3,000 per month | Students admitted through ICAR-AIEEA quota seats |
| University Merit Scholarship | INR 3,000 per month | One top-merit student per discipline |
| University Stipend | INR 2,000 per month | HP domicile students not receiving any other scholarship |
| College Merit Scholarship | INR 1,000 per month | Academic merit at college level |
| Dr. OP Awasthi Memorial Merit Scholarship | INR 500 per month | Male students on merit basis |
YSPUHF Admission FAQs
Ques. What entrance exam is required for YSPUHF B.Sc. admission?
Ans. HP domicile candidates appear for UGET (University Graduate Entrance Test) conducted by YSPUHF for 85% of seats. 15% of seats are filled centrally through ICAR-AIEEA UG. Self-financing seats go by merit in 10+2 marks only.
Ques. What is the minimum eligibility for B.Sc. (Hons.) at YSPUHF?
Ans. Candidates need 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics or Agriculture. Minimum aggregate is 50% for General category and 45% for SC/ST/PH candidates.
Ques. How many seats are there in B.Sc. Horticulture at YSPUHF Nauni?
Ans. B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture at Nauni campus has 50 HP quota seats. 42 of these seats go to HP domicile candidates through UGET. 8 seats are filled by ICAR through centralised ICAR-AIEEA UG counselling.
Ques. Is there a management quota or direct admission at YSPUHF?
Ans. No. YSPUHF does not offer a management quota. All seats are filled through merit in UGET or centralised ICAR-AIEEA. There is no direct admission route outside these channels.
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Sc. and M.Sc. at YSPUHF?
Ans. The total fee for the four-year B.Sc. (Hons.) programme is INR 2.44 lakhs. The two-year M.Sc. costs INR 1.43 lakhs in total. Visit yspuniversity.ac.in or email admission@uhf.ac.in for updated figures.
Ques. Can candidates from outside Himachal Pradesh apply to YSPUHF?
Ans. Yes. 15% of UG seats are open to national candidates through ICAR-AIEEA UG. For MBA Agribusiness, 25% of 30 seats are open to non-HP candidates. Self-financing seat applications are also open to all states.
Ques. What is the application fee for YSPUHF admission 2026?
Ans. General and OBC candidates pay INR 2,000. SC/ST, Physically Challenged, Third Gender, and Orphan candidates pay INR 1,500. The fee is paid online at the time of application.
Ques. What is the UGET minimum qualifying score for normal seats?
Ans. Candidates must score at least 45 marks in UGET to qualify for normal HP domicile seat consideration. Those scoring below 45 are not included in the merit list for normal seat allocation.
Ques. What scholarships are available at YSPUHF?
Ans. ICAR National Talent Scholarship provides INR 3,000 per month to students admitted through ICAR-AIEEA quota. University Merit Scholarship gives INR 3,000 per month to the top student per discipline. HP domicile students without other aid receive the University Stipend of INR 2,000 per month.
Ques. What is the eligibility for Ph.D. admission at YSPUHF?
Ans. Candidates need a master’s degree in the relevant discipline with minimum 65% marks or OGPA 6.50 out of 10. Selection is through the AICE-JRF/SRF examination conducted by NTA on behalf of ICAR.
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