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GBPUAT Pantnagar Admission

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🏫 About the University

📌 Establishment

Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar was established in 1960 by an Act of the State Legislature of Uttar Pradesh, enacted in 1958.

🎯 Objectives

The University was established with the objective of:
• Providing education to rural people in agriculture and allied fields
• Promoting research in agriculture and related sciences
• Undertaking field and extension programmes

🏘️ Residential System

The University follows a fully residential system, where all students reside on campus.

🔬 Integrated Model of Education

It introduced an integrated model of education, combining:
• Teaching
• Research
• Extension services

🌾 Rural Development Focus

The University functions as an instrument of rural development by integrating interdisciplinary research and practical applications in agriculture and allied sectors.

🏛️ Campus & Academic Structure

🏫 Colleges & Disciplines

The University comprises multiple colleges and departments covering diverse disciplines such as:
• Agriculture
• Veterinary & Animal Sciences
• Technology
• Fisheries
• Community Science
• Basic Sciences & Humanities
• Agribusiness Management

🎓 Post Graduate Studies

The College of Post Graduate Studies offers:
• 63 Master's programmes
• 53 Ph.D. programmes

📋 Advisory System

The University follows an advisory system:
• One teacher advisor for 15–20 undergraduate students
• Advisory committee of 3–4 faculty members for postgraduate students
• Continuous academic and personal mentoring system

🎓 Financial Assistance & Scholarships

GBPUAT provides a wide range of financial assistance, fellowships, scholarships, and fee concessions to support students across Undergraduate, Masters' and Ph.D. programmes.

🔬 Ph.D. Programmes

University Fellowship:
• Two fellowships in each discipline
• Amount: Rs. 6000/- per month
• Duration: Up to 36 months

Award Criteria:
• Based on merit of admitted students

Additional Provision:
• If fellowships remain unutilized, they may be reallocated to other eligible students
• Allocation is based on academic performance (academic rating) after completion of admissions

📊 Masters' Programmes

Graduate Research / Teaching Assistantship:
• Available to up to 50% of students in each major (except self-financing programmes)

Amount:
Rs. 3000/- per month – for top-ranked student
Rs. 2000/- per month – for other eligible students
• Awarded as per University regulations for each programme

⚙️ M.Tech. Programmes

GATE Fellowship:
• Provided to GATE-qualified students
• Duration: 24 months

💸 Tuition Fee Concession

Fee Exemption:
• Applicable to wards (sons/daughters/spouses) of University employees
• Granted as per University rules

🎓 Undergraduate Financial Assistance

1. University Merit Scholarship
• Amount: Rs. 800/- per month
• Awarded to top three students in each degree programme (per batch)

2. Free-ship in Tuition Fee
• Available to 25% of students in UG programmes
• Eligibility: Parental income below Rs. 1,00,000/- per annum

3. Sports Scholarship
• Amount: Rs. 800/- per month
• Awarded to best three sportsmen and three sportswomen based on performance

🏛️ National-Level Scholarships & Fellowships

ICAR Schemes:
• National Talent Scholarship (UG & PG)
• ICAR-PGS Fellowship (UG/PG/Ph.D.)
• ICAR-JRF/SRF
• ICAR Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
• ICAR Scholarship for Foreign Students

UGC Fellowships:
• UGC-NET JRF
• Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (SC/ST/OBC)
• National Fellowship for Persons with Disabilities

CSIR Fellowships: CSIR-JRF / SRF
DBT Fellowships: DBT Junior/Senior Fellowship
DST Fellowship: INSPIRE Fellowship
ICSSR Fellowships: Junior/Senior Fellowship & Post-Doctoral Fellowship

🏢 State Government & Welfare Scholarships

• Post-Matric Scholarships for SC / ST / OBC / EBC students (Uttarakhand)
• Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional Courses
• Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
• Scholarships for Backward Class Students
• Scholarships for Nominees of different states

⭐ Special & Institutional Scholarships / Awards

• Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (for CAPF & Assam Rifles wards)
• Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for College & University Students
• AICTE Scholarships (Pragati for Girls, J&K Scholarship)
• Uttarakhand Krishi Utpadan Mandi Parishad Scholarship
• Monsanto Scholarship

University-specific awards and fellowships:
• Smt. Uma Gupta Fellowship
• S.K. Mukherjee Scholarship
• Dr. Dhyan Pal Singh Memorial Award
• Dr. K.C. Sharma Fellowship
• Dr. V.N. Mathur Award
• Aziz A. Siddiqui Scholarship
• Asian Agri History Foundation Fellowship
• S.N. Nayar Memorial Scholarship
• DOW Agro Sciences Scholarship
• FMC Science Leadership (UG)

💼 Placement & Career Support

🧭 Professional Education

The University provides job-oriented professional education in:
• Agriculture
• Veterinary & Animal Sciences
• Engineering
• Fisheries
• Management
• Basic Sciences

🏢 Directorate of Placement & Counselling

A dedicated Directorate of Placement & Counselling supports:
• Career guidance
• Employment opportunities
• Industry interaction

Focus on ensuring students' training is effectively utilized for national development.

🏫 Constituent Colleges & Academic Structure

1. College of Agriculture

Academic Scope:
Offers Undergraduate, Masters' and Ph.D. programmes in agriculture and allied disciplines

2. College of Basic Science & Humanities

Departments:
• Biochemistry
• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Environmental Sciences
• Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science
• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering
• Physics
• Plant Physiology
• Social Sciences & Humanities

Academic Scope:
Supports foundational sciences and interdisciplinary education across UG, PG and Ph.D. programmes

3. College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Departments:
• Veterinary Anatomy
• Animal Nutrition
• Animal Genetics & Breeding
• Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics
• Livestock Production Management
• Livestock Products Technology
• Veterinary Medicine
• Veterinary Microbiology
• Veterinary Parasitology
• Veterinary Pathology
• Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
• Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry
• Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension Education
• Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology
• Veterinary Surgery and Radiology

Academic Scope:
Offers Undergraduate, Masters' and Ph.D. programmes in veterinary and animal sciences

4. College of Technology

Departments:
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Information Technology
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Farm Machinery & Power Engineering
• Irrigation & Drainage Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Post Harvest, Process & Food Engineering
• Industrial & Production Engineering
• Soil & Water Conservation Engineering

Academic Scope:
Offers B.Tech., M.Tech. and Ph.D. programmes in engineering disciplines

5. College of Fisheries

Departments:
• Aquaculture
• Fisheries Resource Management
• Aquatic Environment Management
• Fish Harvest & Processing Technology
• Fisheries Extension Education

Academic Scope:
Offers Undergraduate, Masters' and Ph.D. programmes in fisheries sciences

6. College of Agribusiness Management

Departments & Units:
• Agribusiness & Rural Management
• Business Administration
• Operation & Information System

Centers:
• Business Management Clinic
• Information Technology Management
• Management Development Programme
• Placement & Counselling Units

Academic Scope:
Offers MBA/MBA (Agri-Business) and related postgraduate programmes

7. College of Community Science

Departments:
• Human Development & Family Studies
• Textiles & Apparel Designing
• Resource Management & Consumer Science
• Food Science & Nutrition
• Extension Education & Communication Management

Academic Scope:
Offers Undergraduate, Masters' and Ph.D. programmes in community science disciplines

8. College of Post Graduate Studies

• Comprises 60 departments
• Offers:
  63 Master's degree programmes
  53 Ph.D. programmes

📋 Admission Criteria & Entrance Examination

📜 General Admission Policy

• Admission to the University implies full acceptance of:
  University Act, Statutes, regulations and admission policies, and any changes made from time to time

• All admissions are strictly governed by University rules and regulations

• Admissions are made strictly on merit based on marks obtained in the Entrance Examination conducted by the University

📝 Entrance Examination

The University conducts Entrance Examinations for:
• Undergraduate Programmes
• Masters' Programmes
• Ph.D. Programmes
• MCA Programme

Selection is based on:
• Performance in entrance exam
• Merit ranking
• Applicable reservation rules

📍 Examination Centres

The Entrance Examination for GBPUAT Admissions 2026–27 will be conducted at:

Almora – UG Programme
Dehradun – UG & Masters' Programmes
Haldwani – UG Programme
Pantnagar – UG, Masters', MCA & Ph.D. Programmes
Pithoragarh – UG Programme
Rishikesh – UG Programme
Srinagar (Garhwal) – UG Programme

⚠️ Centre Allotment Rules

• Candidates can select their preferred examination centre(s) while filling the application form
• The University will make every effort to allot the centre of choice, however allotment is subject to availability
• The University reserves the right to assign any examination centre from the available list or change the allotted centre without assigning any reason
• Once a centre is allotted, no request for change will be entertained

🗓️ Admission Timeline

• UG Programmes, Masters' Programmes (except M.V.Sc.) and Ph.D. Programmes → Conducted in First Semester

• Admission to M.V.Sc. Programmes → Conducted in Second Semester only

🧩 Programme-wise Admission Criteria

1. Undergraduate Programmes
• Admission through University Entrance Examination
• Exception: B.Tech. (except Food Tech. & Biotechnology) – through JEE (NTA), counselling by Uttarakhand Technical University

2. Masters' Programmes
• Admission through University Entrance Examination
• MBA / MBA (Agri-Business): Based on CAT / CMAT scores + Group Discussion & Personal Interview
• M.Sc. (Agri.) Molecular Biology & Biotechnology: Admission through GAT-B (DBT) counselling

3. Ph.D. Programmes
• Admission through University Entrance Examination
• Agronomy & Plant Pathology (Other State – normal seats): Admission through ICAR Entrance Examination only
• If seats remain vacant: Interchange allowed between Uttarakhand and Other State candidates

4. M.Tech. Programmes
• Admission through counselling by Uttarakhand Technical University
• Agricultural Engineering (Other State): Through ICAR Entrance Examination

5. MCA Programme
• Admission through Separate Entrance Examination conducted by the University
• Candidates applying for MCA and other Masters' programmes must submit separate application forms

📚 Academic Programmes Overview

🔬 Ph.D. Programmes (Academic Session 2026–27)

Programme Fee (for Payment Seats): Rs. 1,00,000 per semester besides the university fee

➤ 1. Agriculture Majors

ProgrammeCodeUKOSPayment
Agricultural Economics01030101
Agronomy0205Nil02
Agricultural Meteorology03030101
Agricultural Extension Education04040102
Entomology05080204
Genetics & Plant Breeding06060204
Fruit Science07040102
Floriculture & Landscaping08030101
Plant Pathology0904Nil02
Soil Science11040102
Vegetable Science12040102

➤ 2. Engineering Majors

ProgrammeCodeUKOSPayment
Electrical Engineering20030101
Electronics & Communication Engg.21050101
Farm Machinery & Power Engg.22040102
Civil Engineering2302Nil01
Irrigation & Drainage Engg.24040102
Mechanical Engineering25080202
Production Engineering27030101
Soil & Water Conservation Engg.28040102
Information Technology29040101
Computer Engineering30040101

➤ 3. Community Science Majors

ProgrammeCodeUKOSPayment
Food & Nutrition3102Nil02
Apparel & Textile Science32040102
Resource Management & Consumer Science33040102

➤ 4. Fisheries Science

ProgrammeCodeUKOSPayment
Aquaculture38040101

➤ 5. Science Majors

ProgrammeCodeUKOSPayment
Agricultural Chemicals40030102
Biochemistry41030101
Botany42020101
Chemistry43050102
Environmental Science4402NilNil
Food Processing Technology45030101
Mathematics46030101
Microbiology4702Nil01
Molecular Biology & Biotechnology48040104
Physics49030101
Plant Physiology50030101

➤ 6. Veterinary Science Majors

ProgrammeCodeUKOSPayment
Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology51030102
Animal Reproduction Gynaecology52030102
Livestock Production & Management53040102
Veterinary Medicine54030102
Veterinary Microbiology55030102
Veterinary Pathology56030102
Veterinary Physiology58030102
Poultry Science59030102
Veterinary Surgery & Radiology60030102
Veterinary Biochemistry6102Nil01
Animal Genetics & Breeding62030102
Animal Nutrition63030102
Veterinary Anatomy64030102
Veterinary Parasitology65030102
Livestock Products Technology66030102

➤ 7. Management

ProgrammeCodeUKOSPayment
Ph.D. Management700202Nil

⚠️ Important Notes (Ph.D.)
• Payment seat fee: Rs. 1,00,000 per semester besides the university fee
• For Agronomy & Plant Pathology: Seats filled through both University Entrance + ICAR
• Ph.D. Management: Requires Research Proposal + Interview
• 25% additional seats for Other State candidates (over and above sanctioned seats)
• At Masters' level: OGPA not less than 6.500/10.000 or 4.000/5.000 or Ist Division
• At Bachelor's level: OGPA not less than 6.000/10.000 or 3.000/5.000 or 55% marks in aggregate

🎓 Masters' Programmes (Academic Session 2026–27)

Programme Fee (for Payment Seats): Rs. 50,000 per semester besides the university fee

➤ 1. Agriculture Majors

ProgrammeSeatsPayment Seats
Agricultural Economics1002
Agricultural Meteorology0301
Agronomy1002
Agricultural Extension Education0802
Entomology1203
Genetics & Plant Breeding1203
Fruit Science0802
Floriculture & Landscaping0401
Plant Pathology0602
Soil Science0802
Vegetable Science0601

➤ 2. Fisheries Science

ProgrammeSeatsPayment Seats
Aquaculture0402
Fish Processing Technology0401

➤ 3. Community Science

ProgrammeSeatsPayment Seats
Apparel & Textile Science0601
Resource Management & Consumer Science0401
Food & Nutrition0402

➤ 4. Science Majors

ProgrammeSeatsPayment Seats
Agricultural Chemicals0401
Biochemistry0802
Botany0401
Chemistry1002
Environmental Science0301
M.Tech. Food Processing Technology0401
Mathematics0401
Microbiology0201
Molecular Biology & Biotechnology1505
Plant Physiology0301
Physics1203

➤ 5. Veterinary Science Majors

ProgrammeSeatsPayment Seats
Veterinary Anatomy0401
Animal Reproduction Gynaecology & Obstetrics0401
Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology0401
Veterinary Surgery & Radiology0401
Veterinary Biochemistry0301
Veterinary Medicine0401
Veterinary Microbiology0401
Veterinary Parasitology0401
Veterinary Pathology0401
Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology0201
Veterinary Physiology0401
Veterinary Extension Education0201
Livestock Products Technology0401
Livestock Production & Management0502
Poultry Science0502
Animal Nutrition0401
Animal Genetics & Breeding0401

➤ 6. Engineering Majors

ProgrammeSeats
Farm Machinery & Power Engineering10
Irrigation & Drainage Engineering12
Processing & Food Engineering04
Soil & Water Conservation Engineering10

➤ 7. Management Programmes

ProgrammeSeats
MBA (Agribusiness)42
MBA08

➤ 8. MCA Programme

ProgrammeSeats
MCA30

⚠️ Important Notes (Masters')
• Programme Fee (Payment Seats): Rs. 50,000 per semester besides the university fee
• Minimum Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with ≥55% marks / OGPA ≥6.0/10.0 or OGPA ≥3.0/5.0
• Must qualify University Entrance Examination (except MBA, M.Tech. via UTU, etc.)
• Molecular Biology & Biotechnology: Admission through GAT-B (DBT) for normal seats

🎓 Undergraduate Programmes (Academic Session 2026–27)

➤ 1. Agriculture, Science & Allied Programmes

ProgrammeUK SeatsPayment Seats
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture13046
B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science7010
B.V.Sc. & A.H.6524
B.F.Sc.2404

Special Note (Veterinary – Foreign Candidates): Must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & English with minimum 50% aggregate.

➤ 2. Self-Financing Programmes

ProgrammeSeat Structure
B.Tech. (Food Technology)30 (15 UK + 15 Other State)
B.Tech. (Biotechnology)40 (20 UK + 20 Other State)

➤ 3. B.Tech. Programmes (Through JEE – NTA) – 60 seats each

• B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering
• B.Tech. Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. Computer Engineering
• B.Tech. Electrical Engineering
• B.Tech. Electronics & Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. Industrial & Production Engineering
• B.Tech. Information Technology

➤ Programme Fee (Payment Seats)

ProgrammeProgramme Fee
B.V.Sc. & A.H.Rs. 5,00,000 per annum
B.Sc. (Hons.) AgricultureRs. 50,000 per semester
B.Sc. (Hons.) Community ScienceRs. 25,000 per semester
B.F.Sc.Rs. 25,000 per semester
B.Tech. (Food Technology)Rs. 50,000 per semester
B.Tech. (Biotechnology)Rs. 45,000 per semester

For UG Payment seats: Total fee = Programme Fee + University Routine Fee

💰 University Fee Structure (Office order of 17/7/2025)

ParticularsUG (B.Sc./B.F.Sc./Comm. Sc./B.Tech Food)B.V.Sc.B.Tech.Masters' (Except M.Tech & MBA)M.Tech./MCAMBAPh.D.Ph.D. (Mgmt)
A. Fee Once at Admission (INR)42504250425048504850385048504850
B. Annual Fee (INR)43394339453943394339433943394339
C. Semester Fee (INR)29,15383,60028,86035,45621,11019,59343,25144,251
Total (A + B + C) (INR)37,74292,18937,64944,64530,29927,78252,44053,440

➤ Food Advance
Rs. 20,000 per semester
• To be paid in addition to the above total fee
• Adjusted against actual mess/food expenses

➤ Additional Programme Fee (Self-Financing Programmes) – per annum
• B.Tech. (Food Technology): Rs. 1,00,000
• MBA: Rs. 3,25,000
• B.Tech. (Biotechnology): Rs. 70,000
• MCA: Rs. 65,000
• Ph.D. (Management): Rs. 50,000

➤ Payment Seats (fee in addition to routine university fee) – per annum
• B.V.Sc. & A.H.: Rs. 5.0 lakh
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture: Rs. 1.0 lakh
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science & B.F.Sc.: Rs. 50,000
• Masters' Programmes: Rs. 1.0 lakh
• Ph.D. Programmes: Rs. 2.0 lakh

📅 Important Scheduled Dates – Admissions 2026–27

📝 Online Application & Submission

For UG, Masters', DVPLE, MCA & Ph.D. Programmes
• Opening Date: 23.03.2026
• Closing Date: 30.04.2026

For Sponsored Candidates (Masters', M.Tech. & Ph.D.)
• Opening Date: 01.07.2026
• Closing Date: 31.07.2026

✏️ Application Form Correction Window

• Dates for Editing/Correction: 01.05.2026 to 03.05.2026
• Candidates can modify submitted application details (if required) within this period

🪪 Admit Card Availability

• Admit Cards will be available for download from: 25.05.2026 onwards
• Candidates must download admit cards from the University portal (no postal dispatch)

📋 Entrance Examination Schedule

Date of Examination:
• Masters', DVPLE & Ph.D. Programmes: 06.06.2026 (Saturday)
• Undergraduate & MCA Programmes: 07.06.2026 (Sunday)

Time of Examination (All Programmes):
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

📢 Declaration of Result

• Result will be declared: On or before 22.06.2026

🗓️ Counselling Schedule

• Counselling dates: To be announced later on University website
• Multiple rounds of counselling may be conducted based on availability of vacant seats
• No separate individual communication will be sent to candidates

🏫 Registration & Admission

• Date of registration: To be announced later
• Last date for registration after first counselling: To be announced later

🔄 Subsequent Counselling Rounds

Second Counselling:
• To be announced after completion of first counselling
• No separate letter/intimation will be issued

Third / Subsequent Counselling:
• Conducted subject to availability of vacant seats
• Schedule will be notified on University website

📄 Application Process (GBPUAT Entrance Examination 2026–27)

🌐 Application Procedure

• Only ONLINE mode of application is available
• Candidates must apply through the official University portal: www.gbpuat.org.in

• Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply, subject to uploading of marks-sheet / Provisional Degree Certificate (PDC) at the time of online counselling
• Failure to upload required documents will lead to disqualification from counselling/seat allotment

• No hard copy of the application form is required to be sent to the University
• Candidates must take a printout of the filled application form and preserve it for document verification (if required)

📅 Application Dates

For UG, Masters', MCA & Ph.D. Programmes
• Opening Date: 23.03.2026
• Closing Date: 30.04.2026

For Sponsored Candidates (Masters', M.Tech. & Ph.D.)
• Opening Date: 01.07.2026
• Closing Date: 30.07.2026

💳 Application Fee

• Unreserved / OBC: Rs. 1200/-
• SC / ST / PH: Rs. 600/-
• Application fee is non-refundable

📍 Eligibility Based on Domicile

Uttarakhand domicile candidates: Eligible for both normal and payment seats (UG & PG)
Other State candidates: Eligible only for payment seats in UG & PG programmes
Ph.D. programmes: All candidates (Uttarakhand & Other States) eligible for both normal and payment seats

🏛️ Admission Through National-Level Exams

• Other State candidates may also get admission through ICAR Entrance Examination (UG & PG programmes, except specified courses)
NEET (VCI) for B.V.Sc. admissions
• For M.Sc. (Agri.) Molecular Biology & Biotechnology: Admission through GAT-B (DBT) counselling

⚙️ Programmes Without University Entrance Examination

No entrance exam conducted by GBPUAT for:
• B.Tech. programmes (except Food Tech. & Biotechnology)
• M.Tech. programmes (except Food Processing Technology)

Admissions are through:
JEE (NTA) + counselling by Uttarakhand Technical University (for B.Tech.)
• Counselling by Uttarakhand Technical University (for M.Tech.)

🔬 Ph.D. Programme Special Provisions

• 25% of sanctioned seats reserved for Other State candidates (except Ph.D. Management)
• If seats remain vacant: Interchangeable between Uttarakhand and Other State candidates
• Other State candidates treated as unreserved category of Uttarakhand

Ph.D. Management:
• Admission based on CAT/CMAT + Group Discussion + Interview
• No University entrance exam
50% seats reserved for Other State candidates

🏛️ Counselling & Seat Allotment

Counselling for admission to various programmes at GBPUAT is conducted in a systematic, multi-round process based on merit, availability of seats, and verification of eligibility.

➤ A. Mode of Counselling

Counselling is conducted for:
• Undergraduate (UG)
• Masters' Programmes
• MCA Programme
• Ph.D. Programmes

Process includes:
Initial rounds in Online Mode
Final round (if required) in Offline Mode at the Office of the Controller of Examination

➤ B. Counselling Schedule & Updates

• Counselling begins after declaration of entrance examination results
• Dates decided based on academic session schedule
• Published on the University Admission Portal

Important Instructions:
• Candidates must regularly check the official website
No individual communication (letter/email/phone) will be sent
• Queries regarding results or counselling will not be entertained

➤ C. Document Upload & Verification

• Eligible candidates must upload documents online for verification
• Only candidates whose documents are verified successfully will be considered for that counselling round and subsequent rounds
• Once documents are verified: No need to re-upload in later rounds
• If documents are found invalid: Candidate can re-upload corrected documents within given time before next round

➤ D. Mandatory Documents at Reporting Stage

Candidates must produce the following during physical verification:
• Application Form & Fee Receipts
• Seat Allotment Letter
• Academic Certificates (10th, 12th, Graduation, etc.)
• Domicile Certificate
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Weightage Certificates (Rural/Sports/Agriculturist, if applicable)
• Character Certificate
• Passport-size Photographs
• Medical Fitness Certificate
• Gap Certificate (if applicable)
• Migration/Transfer Certificate (within 3 months)
• EWS Certificate (for 2026–27, if applicable)
• Declaration Form

➤ E. Eligibility Conditions

• Candidates must fulfill all eligibility criteria at counselling stage
• Must be declared medically fit
• For PG & Ph.D. programmes: Submission of final year marksheet/PDC is mandatory
• Failure to meet conditions → Admission will be cancelled

➤ F. Seat Allotment Rules

Seat allotment is based on:
• Merit rank
• Availability of seats
• Verified documents

Once a seat is allotted:
• Candidate must deposit the required fee within deadline
• Failure to do so → Automatic cancellation of seat

• Vacant seats carried forward to next counselling round

➤ G. Upgradation & Seat Surrender

• Candidates participating in later rounds can opt for seat upgradation
• If upgraded: Previous seat is automatically surrendered
• Candidate cannot claim previous seat again
• Surrendered seats allotted to next eligible candidates in the same round

➤ H. Important Restrictions

• Programme once allotted: Cannot be changed after counselling process is over
• Candidates must ensure documents remain valid during final reporting

➤ Key Highlights
• Multi-round counselling ensures maximum seat utilization
• Entire process is transparent and merit-based
• Strict compliance with: Eligibility, Documentation & Fee payment deadlines

🔄 Vacant Seats Treatment

📋 General Rules for Vacant Seats

• Vacant seats will be filled through subsequent rounds of counselling
• Second and further rounds will be conducted only if seats remain vacant after earlier rounds
• Information regarding counselling rounds will be available on the University website only
• No individual communication will be sent to candidates

⛔ Non-Reporting / Fee Non-Payment

If a candidate fails to deposit the prescribed fee within the stipulated time:
• The allotted seat will be automatically cancelled
• The seat will be offered in the next round of counselling
• The candidate will have no claim on the cancelled seat thereafter

🔒 Category-wise Vacant Seats

• Vacant seats of SC / ST / OBC categories:
Will NOT be converted to unreserved category
Will NOT be transferred to any other category
• No inter-category conversion is allowed under any circumstances

📌 EWS Seats (Special Provision)

• In the last round of counselling: Vacant EWS seats may be allotted to Unreserved candidates of Uttarakhand
• However: These seats will NOT be allotted to Other State candidates, even if vacant

📊 Horizontal Sub-category Seats (UG Programmes)

• Vacant seats of horizontal sub-categories (within a vertical category): May be allotted to candidates of the same vertical category
• Applicable only in the last round of counselling for UG programmes

🔬 Ph.D. Programmes

• All vacant seats of Ph.D. programmes (except Veterinary): Will be filled in the first semester through multiple counselling rounds
• Ph.D. (Veterinary Sciences): Counselling will be conducted in the second semester only
• Additional counselling in second semester (if needed): Conducted subject to availability of vacant seats

🔚 Final Round Handling

• Third and subsequent counselling rounds may be conducted if required
• Vacant seats will continue to be filled until: All seats are filled, or counselling rounds are exhausted
• Candidates must regularly check the University website for updates

📊 Reservation Policy

Reservation of seats for admission is implemented as per Government of Uttarakhand orders and University rules.

➤ A. Vertical Reservation

Other Backward Classes (OBC): 14%
Scheduled Caste (SC): 19%
Scheduled Tribes (ST): 4%

Important Provisions:
• In Ph.D. programmes only: Unfilled reserved category seats may be converted to General Category seats during II Semester counselling (2026–27) subject to vacancy
• For Payment Seats: Only vertical reservation is applicable. No horizontal reservation applies
Other State quota seats: Treated as Unreserved. No reservation applicable

➤ B. Horizontal Reservation (UG Programmes Only)

Applicable within vertical categories for Undergraduate programmes:
Children of Defence Personnel (retired/killed/disabled): 5%
Children of Freedom Fighters: 2%
Physically Handicapped (≥40% disability): 4%
Female Candidates (Uttarakhand domicile): 30%
Orphan Children (Uttarakhand): 5%

➤ C. Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

10% of seats from Unreserved category (Uttarakhand domicile)
• Allotted based on merit in Entrance Examination

➤ D. Special Eligibility Provision

• Candidates who have obtained their qualifying degree from GBPUAT:
Treated at par with Unreserved Uttarakhand domicile candidates
Applicable only if they apply under Unreserved quota (Code 1100) – not under Other State quota (Code 3000)

➤ E. Supernumerary / Additional Seats (UG Programmes)

(Over and above sanctioned intake; not applicable to B.Tech. unless specified)

1. University Employee Ward:
5% seats in each programme
• For children/spouse of Regular employees and Daily wage workers (≥240 days)

2. ICAR Nominee:
10% seats for Foreign Nationals
• Subject to payment of US$ 5000 per annum institutional fee

3. Compassionate Grounds (University Employee Death):
• Up to 2% of seats per programme (minimum 1 seat)
• Must qualify cut-off in Unreserved category
• Must meet minimum eligibility criteria
• Admission subject to Vice-Chancellor approval

4. Kashmiri Migrants / J&K Residents:
1 seat in each UG programme (except B.Tech.)
• For Kashmiri migrants / Kashmiri Pandits and Residents of Jammu & Kashmir
• Admission based on Entrance examination merit and fulfillment of eligibility conditions

➤ F. Important General Instructions

• Reservation is implemented as per Government Orders (G.O.) of Uttarakhand
• Category once filled in application: Cannot be changed later
• Candidates must produce valid certificates during counselling
• University reserves the right to modify reservation policy as per Govt. orders or institutional decisions

🏟️ Student Amenities

🏋️ Sports & Fitness

• Extensive indoor and outdoor sports facilities with 16 sports disciplines and 26 clubs
• Fully equipped gymnasium and physical fitness centre
NCC units (Remount & Veterinary Corps and Air Wing) providing specialized training

🎭 Cultural & Academic Activities

• Regular participation in:
  Cultural activities, Literary events, Professional society activities (12 societies)

• Availability of:
  Smart classrooms and virtual labs, Audio-visual aids, University auditorium (800 seating capacity) and mini auditoriums

📚 Library Facilities

• Over 4.29 lakh documents
• Access to 13,000+ e-journals and e-resources
• Book bank facility for students

🏠 Hostel Facilities

25 hostels (including 11 for girls and one for married students)
• Separate arrangements for UG and PG students
• Common rooms, indoor games, and reading facilities
• Cafeteria with essential amenities

🏥 Medical & Health Services

• University hospital with OPD and indoor facilities
• Ambulance services
• Emergency medical care and diagnostic facilities

🤝 Student Welfare Services

• Grievance redressal system
• Liberal Education Programme for holistic development
• Opportunities for learning languages, arts, and yoga

📜 Rules & Regulations for Admission

A. Undergraduate Programmes

1. Application & Admission Process
• Applications are invited through online mode only via the University portal
• No hard copy of the application form is required to be submitted
• Candidates appearing in qualifying examinations are also eligible, subject to submission of marksheets at counselling
• Application once submitted cannot be withdrawn and fee is non-refundable

2. Mode of Admission
• Admission to Undergraduate programmes shall be made strictly on merit based on the Entrance Examination conducted by the University
• Exceptions: B.Tech. programmes (except Food Tech. & Biotech.) through JEE (NTA) counselling; B.V.Sc. admissions for Other State candidates through NEET (VCI)

3. Eligibility Conditions
• Candidates must fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria for the respective programme
• Candidates not meeting eligibility will not be admitted even if included in the merit list
• Candidates appearing in qualifying examinations are eligible provisionally
• Admission remains provisional until document verification

Method of Selection

• Selection is based on:
  Performance in Entrance Examination, Merit ranking, Applicable reservation rules
• Only eligible candidates will be considered for admission

📚 Admission Process for Second/Third Year UG Programmes (Under NEP-2020)

📋 Applicable Programmes

Admissions to second and third year of Undergraduate programmes are offered in:
• Agriculture
• Community Science
• Fisheries
• Biotechnology
• Food Technology

Admissions will be conducted strictly as per ICAR guidelines

💺 Availability of Seats

• The number of vacant seats under different categories (SC / ST / OBC / EWS / Unreserved) will be displayed on the University website before the commencement of counselling

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Academic Qualification:
• Must have completed First Year / Second Year of UG programme from a recognized institution/university adopting NEP-2020
• The institution must be registered under Academic Bank of Credits (ABC)
• All earned credits must be deposited in the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC)

Discipline Requirement:
• The candidate must have completed previous year(s) in the same discipline
• Admission will be granted only in the corresponding programme/stream

Academic Performance:
• Minimum required: CGPA ≥ 6.00 (on a 10-point scale)
• Candidate must have passed all courses undertaken during previous year(s)

Verification & Approval:
• Admission is subject to approval by a University Committee, which will verify academic credentials, match completed courses with GBPUAT curriculum, and declare the candidate eligible for admission

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