GBPUAT Pantnagar Admission
Admissions Handbook 2026โ27
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.
The University was established with the objective of:
โข Providing education to rural people in agriculture and allied fields
โข Promoting research in agriculture and related sciences
โข Undertaking field and extension programmes
The University follows a fully residential system, where all students reside on campus.
It introduced an integrated model of education, combining:
โข Teaching
โข Research
โข Extension services
The University functions as an instrument of rural development by integrating interdisciplinary research and practical applications in agriculture and allied sectors.
The University comprises multiple colleges and departments covering diverse disciplines such as:
โข Agriculture
โข Veterinary & Animal Sciences
โข Technology
โข Fisheries
โข Community Science
โข Basic Sciences & Humanities
โข Agribusiness Management
The College of Post Graduate Studies offers:
โข 63 Master's programmes
โข 53 Ph.D. programmes
The University follows an advisory system:
โข One teacher advisor for 15โ20 undergraduate students
โข Advisory committee of 3โ4 faculty members for postgraduate students
โข Continuous academic and personal mentoring system
GBPUAT provides a wide range of financial assistance, fellowships, scholarships, and fee concessions to support students across Undergraduate, Masters' and Ph.D. programmes.
University Fellowship:
โข Two fellowships in each discipline
โข Amount: Rs. 6000/- per month
โข Duration: Up to 36 months
Award Criteria:
โข Based on merit of admitted students
Additional Provision:
โข If fellowships remain unutilized, they may be reallocated to other eligible students
โข Allocation is based on academic performance (academic rating) after completion of admissions
Graduate Research / Teaching Assistantship:
โข Available to up to 50% of students in each major (except self-financing programmes)
Amount:
โข Rs. 3000/- per month โ for top-ranked student
โข Rs. 2000/- per month โ for other eligible students
โข Awarded as per University regulations for each programme
GATE Fellowship:
โข Provided to GATE-qualified students
โข Duration: 24 months
Fee Exemption:
โข Applicable to wards (sons/daughters/spouses) of University employees
โข Granted as per University rules
1. University Merit Scholarship
โข Amount: Rs. 800/- per month
โข Awarded to top three students in each degree programme (per batch)
2. Free-ship in Tuition Fee
โข Available to 25% of students in UG programmes
โข Eligibility: Parental income below Rs. 1,00,000/- per annum
3. Sports Scholarship
โข Amount: Rs. 800/- per month
โข Awarded to best three sportsmen and three sportswomen based on performance
ICAR Schemes:
โข National Talent Scholarship (UG & PG)
โข ICAR-PGS Fellowship (UG/PG/Ph.D.)
โข ICAR-JRF/SRF
โข ICAR Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
โข ICAR Scholarship for Foreign Students
UGC Fellowships:
โข UGC-NET JRF
โข Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (SC/ST/OBC)
โข 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
โข Post-Matric Scholarships for SC / ST / OBC / EBC students (Uttarakhand)
โข Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional Courses
โข Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
โข Scholarships for Backward Class Students
โข Scholarships for Nominees of different states
โข Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (for CAPF & Assam Rifles wards)
โข Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for College & University Students
โข AICTE Scholarships (Pragati for Girls, J&K Scholarship)
โข Uttarakhand Krishi Utpadan Mandi Parishad Scholarship
โข Monsanto Scholarship
University-specific awards and fellowships:
โข Smt. Uma Gupta Fellowship
โข S.K. Mukherjee Scholarship
โข Dr. Dhyan Pal Singh Memorial Award
โข Dr. K.C. Sharma Fellowship
โข Dr. V.N. Mathur Award
โข Aziz A. Siddiqui Scholarship
โข Asian Agri History Foundation Fellowship
โข S.N. Nayar Memorial Scholarship
โข DOW Agro Sciences Scholarship
โข FMC Science Leadership (UG)
The University provides job-oriented professional education in:
โข Agriculture
โข Veterinary & Animal Sciences
โข Engineering
โข Fisheries
โข Management
โข Basic Sciences
A dedicated Directorate of Placement & Counselling supports:
โข Career guidance
โข Employment opportunities
โข Industry interaction
Focus on ensuring students' training is effectively utilized for national development.
Academic Scope:
Offers Undergraduate, Masters' and Ph.D. programmes in agriculture and allied disciplines
Departments:
โข Biochemistry
โข Biological Sciences
โข Chemistry
โข Environmental Sciences
โข Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science
โข Microbiology
โข Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering
โข Physics
โข Plant Physiology
โข Social Sciences & Humanities
Academic Scope:
Supports foundational sciences and interdisciplinary education across UG, PG and Ph.D. programmes
Departments:
โข Veterinary Anatomy
โข Animal Nutrition
โข Animal Genetics & Breeding
โข Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics
โข Livestock Production Management
โข Livestock Products Technology
โข Veterinary Medicine
โข Veterinary Microbiology
โข Veterinary Parasitology
โข Veterinary Pathology
โข Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
โข Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry
โข Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension Education
โข Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology
โข Veterinary Surgery and Radiology
Academic Scope:
Offers Undergraduate, Masters' and Ph.D. programmes in veterinary and animal sciences
Departments:
โข Civil Engineering
โข Computer Engineering
โข Information Technology
โข Electrical Engineering
โข Electronics & Communication Engineering
โข Farm Machinery & Power Engineering
โข Irrigation & Drainage Engineering
โข Mechanical Engineering
โข Post Harvest, Process & Food Engineering
โข Industrial & Production Engineering
โข Soil & Water Conservation Engineering
Academic Scope:
Offers B.Tech., M.Tech. and Ph.D. programmes in engineering disciplines
Departments:
โข Aquaculture
โข Fisheries Resource Management
โข Aquatic Environment Management
โข Fish Harvest & Processing Technology
โข Fisheries Extension Education
Academic Scope:
Offers Undergraduate, Masters' and Ph.D. programmes in fisheries sciences
Departments & Units:
โข Agribusiness & Rural Management
โข Business Administration
โข Operation & Information System
Centers:
โข Business Management Clinic
โข Information Technology Management
โข Management Development Programme
โข Placement & Counselling Units
Academic Scope:
Offers MBA/MBA (Agri-Business) and related postgraduate programmes
Departments:
โข Human Development & Family Studies
โข Textiles & Apparel Designing
โข Resource Management & Consumer Science
โข Food Science & Nutrition
โข Extension Education & Communication Management
Academic Scope:
Offers Undergraduate, Masters' and Ph.D. programmes in community science disciplines
โข Comprises 60 departments
โข Offers:
ย 63 Master's degree programmes
ย 53 Ph.D. programmes
โข Admission to the University implies full acceptance of:
ย University Act, Statutes, regulations and admission policies, and any changes made from time to time
โข All admissions are strictly governed by University rules and regulations
โข Admissions are made strictly on merit based on marks obtained in the Entrance Examination conducted by the University
The University conducts Entrance Examinations for:
โข Undergraduate Programmes
โข Masters' Programmes
โข Ph.D. Programmes
โข MCA Programme
Selection is based on:
โข Performance in entrance exam
โข Merit ranking
โข Applicable reservation rules
The Entrance Examination for GBPUAT Admissions 2026โ27 will be conducted at:
โข Almora โ UG Programme
โข Dehradun โ UG & Masters' Programmes
โข Haldwani โ UG Programme
โข Pantnagar โ UG, Masters', MCA & Ph.D. Programmes
โข Pithoragarh โ UG Programme
โข Rishikesh โ UG Programme
โข Srinagar (Garhwal) โ UG Programme
โข Candidates can select their preferred examination centre(s) while filling the application form
โข The University will make every effort to allot the centre of choice, however allotment is subject to availability
โข The University reserves the right to assign any examination centre from the available list or change the allotted centre without assigning any reason
โข Once a centre is allotted, no request for change will be entertained
โข UG Programmes, Masters' Programmes (except M.V.Sc.) and Ph.D. Programmes โ Conducted in First Semester
โข Admission to M.V.Sc. Programmes โ Conducted in Second Semester only
1. Undergraduate Programmes
โข Admission through University Entrance Examination
โข Exception: B.Tech. (except Food Tech. & Biotechnology) โ through JEE (NTA), counselling by Uttarakhand Technical University
2. Masters' Programmes
โข Admission through University Entrance Examination
โข MBA / MBA (Agri-Business): Based on CAT / CMAT scores + Group Discussion & Personal Interview
โข M.Sc. (Agri.) Molecular Biology & Biotechnology: Admission through GAT-B (DBT) counselling
3. Ph.D. Programmes
โข Admission through University Entrance Examination
โข Agronomy & Plant Pathology (Other State โ normal seats): Admission through ICAR Entrance Examination only
โข If seats remain vacant: Interchange allowed between Uttarakhand and Other State candidates
4. M.Tech. Programmes
โข Admission through counselling by Uttarakhand Technical University
โข Agricultural Engineering (Other State): Through ICAR Entrance Examination
5. MCA Programme
โข Admission through Separate Entrance Examination conducted by the University
โข Candidates applying for MCA and other Masters' programmes must submit separate application forms
Programme Fee (for Payment Seats): Rs. 1,00,000 per semester besides the university fee
| Programme | Code | UK | OS | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics | 01 | 03 | 01 | 01 |
| Agronomy | 02 | 05 | Nil | 02 |
| Agricultural Meteorology | 03 | 03 | 01 | 01 |
| Agricultural Extension Education | 04 | 04 | 01 | 02 |
| Entomology | 05 | 08 | 02 | 04 |
| Genetics & Plant Breeding | 06 | 06 | 02 | 04 |
| Fruit Science | 07 | 04 | 01 | 02 |
| Floriculture & Landscaping | 08 | 03 | 01 | 01 |
| Plant Pathology | 09 | 04 | Nil | 02 |
| Soil Science | 11 | 04 | 01 | 02 |
| Vegetable Science | 12 | 04 | 01 | 02 |
| Programme | Code | UK | OS | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 20 | 03 | 01 | 01 |
| Electronics & Communication Engg. | 21 | 05 | 01 | 01 |
| Farm Machinery & Power Engg. | 22 | 04 | 01 | 02 |
| Civil Engineering | 23 | 02 | Nil | 01 |
| Irrigation & Drainage Engg. | 24 | 04 | 01 | 02 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 25 | 08 | 02 | 02 |
| Production Engineering | 27 | 03 | 01 | 01 |
| Soil & Water Conservation Engg. | 28 | 04 | 01 | 02 |
| Information Technology | 29 | 04 | 01 | 01 |
| Computer Engineering | 30 | 04 | 01 | 01 |
| Programme | Code | UK | OS | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Nutrition | 31 | 02 | Nil | 02 |
| Apparel & Textile Science | 32 | 04 | 01 | 02 |
| Resource Management & Consumer Science | 33 | 04 | 01 | 02 |
| Programme | Code | UK | OS | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquaculture | 38 | 04 | 01 | 01 |
| Programme | Code | UK | OS | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Chemicals | 40 | 03 | 01 | 02 |
| Biochemistry | 41 | 03 | 01 | 01 |
| Botany | 42 | 02 | 01 | 01 |
| Chemistry | 43 | 05 | 01 | 02 |
| Environmental Science | 44 | 02 | Nil | Nil |
| Food Processing Technology | 45 | 03 | 01 | 01 |
| Mathematics | 46 | 03 | 01 | 01 |
| Microbiology | 47 | 02 | Nil | 01 |
| Molecular Biology & Biotechnology | 48 | 04 | 01 | 04 |
| Physics | 49 | 03 | 01 | 01 |
| Plant Physiology | 50 | 03 | 01 | 01 |
| Programme | Code | UK | OS | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology | 51 | 03 | 01 | 02 |
| Animal Reproduction Gynaecology | 52 | 03 | 01 | 02 |
| Livestock Production & Management | 53 | 04 | 01 | 02 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 54 | 03 | 01 | 02 |
| Veterinary Microbiology | 55 | 03 | 01 | 02 |
| Veterinary Pathology | 56 | 03 | 01 | 02 |
| Veterinary Physiology | 58 | 03 | 01 | 02 |
| Poultry Science | 59 | 03 | 01 | 02 |
| Veterinary Surgery & Radiology | 60 | 03 | 01 | 02 |
| Veterinary Biochemistry | 61 | 02 | Nil | 01 |
| Animal Genetics & Breeding | 62 | 03 | 01 | 02 |
| Animal Nutrition | 63 | 03 | 01 | 02 |
| Veterinary Anatomy | 64 | 03 | 01 | 02 |
| Veterinary Parasitology | 65 | 03 | 01 | 02 |
| Livestock Products Technology | 66 | 03 | 01 | 02 |
| Programme | Code | UK | OS | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. Management | 70 | 02 | 02 | Nil |
โ ๏ธ Important Notes (Ph.D.)
โข Payment seat fee: Rs. 1,00,000 per semester besides the university fee
โข For Agronomy & Plant Pathology: Seats filled through both University Entrance + ICAR
โข Ph.D. Management: Requires Research Proposal + Interview
โข 25% additional seats for Other State candidates (over and above sanctioned seats)
โข At Masters' level: OGPA not less than 6.500/10.000 or 4.000/5.000 or Ist Division
โข At Bachelor's level: OGPA not less than 6.000/10.000 or 3.000/5.000 or 55% marks in aggregate
Programme Fee (for Payment Seats): Rs. 50,000 per semester besides the university fee
| Programme | Seats | Payment Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics | 10 | 02 |
| Agricultural Meteorology | 03 | 01 |
| Agronomy | 10 | 02 |
| Agricultural Extension Education | 08 | 02 |
| Entomology | 12 | 03 |
| Genetics & Plant Breeding | 12 | 03 |
| Fruit Science | 08 | 02 |
| Floriculture & Landscaping | 04 | 01 |
| Plant Pathology | 06 | 02 |
| Soil Science | 08 | 02 |
| Vegetable Science | 06 | 01 |
| Programme | Seats | Payment Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Aquaculture | 04 | 02 |
| Fish Processing Technology | 04 | 01 |
| Programme | Seats | Payment Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Apparel & Textile Science | 06 | 01 |
| Resource Management & Consumer Science | 04 | 01 |
| Food & Nutrition | 04 | 02 |
| Programme | Seats | Payment Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Chemicals | 04 | 01 |
| Biochemistry | 08 | 02 |
| Botany | 04 | 01 |
| Chemistry | 10 | 02 |
| Environmental Science | 03 | 01 |
| M.Tech. Food Processing Technology | 04 | 01 |
| Mathematics | 04 | 01 |
| Microbiology | 02 | 01 |
| Molecular Biology & Biotechnology | 15 | 05 |
| Plant Physiology | 03 | 01 |
| Physics | 12 | 03 |
| Programme | Seats | Payment Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Anatomy | 04 | 01 |
| Animal Reproduction Gynaecology & Obstetrics | 04 | 01 |
| Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology | 04 | 01 |
| Veterinary Surgery & Radiology | 04 | 01 |
| Veterinary Biochemistry | 03 | 01 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 04 | 01 |
| Veterinary Microbiology | 04 | 01 |
| Veterinary Parasitology | 04 | 01 |
| Veterinary Pathology | 04 | 01 |
| Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology | 02 | 01 |
| Veterinary Physiology | 04 | 01 |
| Veterinary Extension Education | 02 | 01 |
| Livestock Products Technology | 04 | 01 |
| Livestock Production & Management | 05 | 02 |
| Poultry Science | 05 | 02 |
| Animal Nutrition | 04 | 01 |
| Animal Genetics & Breeding | 04 | 01 |
| Programme | Seats |
|---|---|
| Farm Machinery & Power Engineering | 10 |
| Irrigation & Drainage Engineering | 12 |
| Processing & Food Engineering | 04 |
| Soil & Water Conservation Engineering | 10 |
| Programme | Seats |
|---|---|
| MBA (Agribusiness) | 42 |
| MBA | 08 |
| Programme | Seats |
|---|---|
| MCA | 30 |
โ ๏ธ Important Notes (Masters')
โข Programme Fee (Payment Seats): Rs. 50,000 per semester besides the university fee
โข Minimum Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with โฅ55% marks / OGPA โฅ6.0/10.0 or OGPA โฅ3.0/5.0
โข Must qualify University Entrance Examination (except MBA, M.Tech. via UTU, etc.)
โข Molecular Biology & Biotechnology: Admission through GAT-B (DBT) for normal seats
| Programme | UK Seats | Payment Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture | 130 | 46 |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science | 70 | 10 |
| B.V.Sc. & A.H. | 65 | 24 |
| B.F.Sc. | 24 | 04 |
Special Note (Veterinary โ Foreign Candidates): Must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & English with minimum 50% aggregate.
| Programme | Seat Structure |
|---|---|
| B.Tech. (Food Technology) | 30 (15 UK + 15 Other State) |
| B.Tech. (Biotechnology) | 40 (20 UK + 20 Other State) |
โข B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering
โข B.Tech. Civil Engineering
โข B.Tech. Computer Engineering
โข B.Tech. Electrical Engineering
โข B.Tech. Electronics & Communication Engineering
โข B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering
โข B.Tech. Industrial & Production Engineering
โข B.Tech. Information Technology
| Programme | Programme Fee |
|---|---|
| B.V.Sc. & A.H. | Rs. 5,00,000 per annum |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture | Rs. 50,000 per semester |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science | Rs. 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
| Particulars | UG (B.Sc./B.F.Sc./Comm. Sc./B.Tech Food) | B.V.Sc. | B.Tech. | Masters' (Except M.Tech & MBA) | M.Tech./MCA | MBA | Ph.D. | Ph.D. (Mgmt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Fee Once at Admission (INR) | 4250 | 4250 | 4250 | 4850 | 4850 | 3850 | 4850 | 4850 |
| B. Annual Fee (INR) | 4339 | 4339 | 4539 | 4339 | 4339 | 4339 | 4339 | 4339 |
| C. Semester Fee (INR) | 29,153 | 83,600 | 28,860 | 35,456 | 21,110 | 19,593 | 43,251 | 44,251 |
| Total (A + B + C) (INR) | 37,742 | 92,189 | 37,649 | 44,645 | 30,299 | 27,782 | 52,440 | 53,440 |
โค Food Advance
โข Rs. 20,000 per semester
โข To be paid in addition to the above total fee
โข Adjusted against actual mess/food expenses
โค Additional Programme Fee (Self-Financing Programmes) โ per annum
โข B.Tech. (Food Technology): Rs. 1,00,000
โข MBA: Rs. 3,25,000
โข B.Tech. (Biotechnology): Rs. 70,000
โข MCA: Rs. 65,000
โข Ph.D. (Management): Rs. 50,000
โค Payment Seats (fee in addition to routine university fee) โ per annum
โข B.V.Sc. & A.H.: Rs. 5.0 lakh
โข B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture: Rs. 1.0 lakh
โข B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science & B.F.Sc.: Rs. 50,000
โข Masters' Programmes: Rs. 1.0 lakh
โข Ph.D. Programmes: Rs. 2.0 lakh
For UG, Masters', DVPLE, MCA & Ph.D. Programmes
โข Opening Date: 23.03.2026
โข Closing Date: 30.04.2026
For Sponsored Candidates (Masters', M.Tech. & Ph.D.)
โข Opening Date: 01.07.2026
โข Closing Date: 31.07.2026
โข Dates for Editing/Correction: 01.05.2026 to 03.05.2026
โข Candidates can modify submitted application details (if required) within this period
โข Admit Cards will be available for download from: 25.05.2026 onwards
โข Candidates must download admit cards from the University portal (no postal dispatch)
Date of Examination:
โข Masters', DVPLE & Ph.D. Programmes: 06.06.2026 (Saturday)
โข Undergraduate & MCA Programmes: 07.06.2026 (Sunday)
Time of Examination (All Programmes):
โข 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
โข Result will be declared: On or before 22.06.2026
โข Counselling dates: To be announced later on University website
โข Multiple rounds of counselling may be conducted based on availability of vacant seats
โข No separate individual communication will be sent to candidates
โข Date of registration: To be announced later
โข Last date for registration after first counselling: To be announced later
Second Counselling:
โข To be announced after completion of first counselling
โข No separate letter/intimation will be issued
Third / Subsequent Counselling:
โข Conducted subject to availability of vacant seats
โข Schedule will be notified on University website
โข Only ONLINE mode of application is available
โข Candidates must apply through the official University portal: www.gbpuat.org.in
โข 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
โข Failure to upload required documents will lead to disqualification from counselling/seat allotment
โข No hard copy of the application form is required to be sent to the University
โข Candidates must take a printout of the filled application form and preserve it for document verification (if required)
For UG, Masters', MCA & Ph.D. Programmes
โข Opening Date: 23.03.2026
โข Closing Date: 30.04.2026
For Sponsored Candidates (Masters', M.Tech. & Ph.D.)
โข Opening Date: 01.07.2026
โข Closing Date: 30.07.2026
โข Unreserved / OBC: Rs. 1200/-
โข SC / ST / PH: Rs. 600/-
โข Application fee is non-refundable
โข Uttarakhand domicile candidates: Eligible for both normal and payment seats (UG & PG)
โข Other State candidates: Eligible only for payment seats in UG & PG programmes
โข Ph.D. programmes: All candidates (Uttarakhand & Other States) eligible for both normal and payment seats
โข Other State candidates may also get admission through ICAR Entrance Examination (UG & PG programmes, except specified courses)
โข NEET (VCI) for B.V.Sc. admissions
โข For M.Sc. (Agri.) Molecular Biology & Biotechnology: Admission through GAT-B (DBT) counselling
No entrance exam conducted by GBPUAT for:
โข B.Tech. programmes (except Food Tech. & Biotechnology)
โข M.Tech. programmes (except Food Processing Technology)
Admissions are through:
โข JEE (NTA) + counselling by Uttarakhand Technical University (for B.Tech.)
โข Counselling by Uttarakhand Technical University (for M.Tech.)
โข 25% of sanctioned seats reserved for Other State candidates (except Ph.D. Management)
โข If seats remain vacant: Interchangeable between Uttarakhand and Other State candidates
โข Other State candidates treated as unreserved category of Uttarakhand
Ph.D. Management:
โข Admission based on CAT/CMAT + Group Discussion + Interview
โข No University entrance exam
โข 50% seats reserved for Other State candidates
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.
Counselling is conducted for:
โข Undergraduate (UG)
โข Masters' Programmes
โข MCA Programme
โข Ph.D. Programmes
Process includes:
โข Initial rounds in Online Mode
โข Final round (if required) in Offline Mode at the Office of the Controller of Examination
โข Counselling begins after declaration of entrance examination results
โข Dates decided based on academic session schedule
โข Published on the University Admission Portal
Important Instructions:
โข Candidates must regularly check the official website
โข No individual communication (letter/email/phone) will be sent
โข Queries regarding results or counselling will not be entertained
โข Eligible candidates must upload documents online for verification
โข Only candidates whose documents are verified successfully will be considered for that counselling round and subsequent rounds
โข Once documents are verified: No need to re-upload in later rounds
โข If documents are found invalid: Candidate can re-upload corrected documents within given time before next round
Candidates must produce the following during physical verification:
โข Application Form & Fee Receipts
โข Seat Allotment Letter
โข Academic Certificates (10th, 12th, Graduation, etc.)
โข Domicile Certificate
โข Category Certificate (if applicable)
โข Weightage Certificates (Rural/Sports/Agriculturist, if applicable)
โข Character Certificate
โข Passport-size Photographs
โข Medical Fitness Certificate
โข Gap Certificate (if applicable)
โข Migration/Transfer Certificate (within 3 months)
โข EWS Certificate (for 2026โ27, if applicable)
โข Declaration Form
โข Candidates must fulfill all eligibility criteria at counselling stage
โข Must be declared medically fit
โข For PG & Ph.D. programmes: Submission of final year marksheet/PDC is mandatory
โข Failure to meet conditions โ Admission will be cancelled
Seat allotment is based on:
โข Merit rank
โข Availability of seats
โข Verified documents
Once a seat is allotted:
โข Candidate must deposit the required fee within deadline
โข Failure to do so โ Automatic cancellation of seat
โข Vacant seats carried forward to next counselling round
โข Candidates participating in later rounds can opt for seat upgradation
โข If upgraded: Previous seat is automatically surrendered
โข Candidate cannot claim previous seat again
โข Surrendered seats allotted to next eligible candidates in the same round
โข Programme once allotted: Cannot be changed after counselling process is over
โข Candidates must ensure documents remain valid during final reporting
โค Key Highlights
โข Multi-round counselling ensures maximum seat utilization
โข Entire process is transparent and merit-based
โข Strict compliance with: Eligibility, Documentation & Fee payment deadlines
โข Vacant seats will be filled through subsequent rounds of counselling
โข Second and further rounds will be conducted only if seats remain vacant after earlier rounds
โข Information regarding counselling rounds will be available on the University website only
โข No individual communication will be sent to candidates
If a candidate fails to deposit the prescribed fee within the stipulated time:
โข The allotted seat will be automatically cancelled
โข The seat will be offered in the next round of counselling
โข The candidate will have no claim on the cancelled seat thereafter
โข Vacant seats of SC / ST / OBC categories:
Will NOT be converted to unreserved category
Will NOT be transferred to any other category
โข No inter-category conversion is allowed under any circumstances
โข In the last round of counselling: Vacant EWS seats may be allotted to Unreserved candidates of Uttarakhand
โข However: These seats will NOT be allotted to Other State candidates, even if vacant
โข Vacant seats of horizontal sub-categories (within a vertical category): May be allotted to candidates of the same vertical category
โข Applicable only in the last round of counselling for UG programmes
โข All vacant seats of Ph.D. programmes (except Veterinary): Will be filled in the first semester through multiple counselling rounds
โข Ph.D. (Veterinary Sciences): Counselling will be conducted in the second semester only
โข Additional counselling in second semester (if needed): Conducted subject to availability of vacant seats
โข Third and subsequent counselling rounds may be conducted if required
โข Vacant seats will continue to be filled until: All seats are filled, or counselling rounds are exhausted
โข Candidates must regularly check the University website for updates
Reservation of seats for admission is implemented as per Government of Uttarakhand orders and University rules.
โข Other Backward Classes (OBC): 14%
โข Scheduled Caste (SC): 19%
โข Scheduled Tribes (ST): 4%
Important Provisions:
โข In Ph.D. programmes only: Unfilled reserved category seats may be converted to General Category seats during II Semester counselling (2026โ27) subject to vacancy
โข For Payment Seats: Only vertical reservation is applicable. No horizontal reservation applies
โข Other State quota seats: Treated as Unreserved. No reservation applicable
Applicable within vertical categories for Undergraduate programmes:
โข Children of Defence Personnel (retired/killed/disabled): 5%
โข Children of Freedom Fighters: 2%
โข Physically Handicapped (โฅ40% disability): 4%
โข Female Candidates (Uttarakhand domicile): 30%
โข Orphan Children (Uttarakhand): 5%
โข 10% of seats from Unreserved category (Uttarakhand domicile)
โข Allotted based on merit in Entrance Examination
โข 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) โ not under Other State quota (Code 3000)
(Over and above sanctioned intake; not applicable to B.Tech. unless specified)
1. University Employee Ward:
โข 5% seats in each programme
โข For children/spouse of Regular employees and Daily wage workers (โฅ240 days)
2. ICAR Nominee:
โข 10% seats for Foreign Nationals
โข Subject to payment of US$ 5000 per annum institutional fee
3. Compassionate Grounds (University Employee Death):
โข Up to 2% of seats per programme (minimum 1 seat)
โข Must qualify cut-off in Unreserved category
โข Must meet minimum eligibility criteria
โข Admission subject to Vice-Chancellor approval
4. Kashmiri Migrants / J&K Residents:
โข 1 seat in each UG programme (except B.Tech.)
โข For Kashmiri migrants / Kashmiri Pandits and Residents of Jammu & Kashmir
โข Admission based on Entrance examination merit and fulfillment of eligibility conditions
โข Reservation is implemented as per Government Orders (G.O.) of Uttarakhand
โข Category once filled in application: Cannot be changed later
โข Candidates must produce valid certificates during counselling
โข University reserves the right to modify reservation policy as per Govt. orders or institutional decisions
โข Extensive indoor and outdoor sports facilities with 16 sports disciplines and 26 clubs
โข Fully equipped gymnasium and physical fitness centre
โข NCC units (Remount & Veterinary Corps and Air Wing) providing specialized training
โข Regular participation in:
ย Cultural activities, Literary events, Professional society activities (12 societies)
โข Availability of:
ย Smart classrooms and virtual labs, Audio-visual aids, University auditorium (800 seating capacity) and mini auditoriums
โข Over 4.29 lakh documents
โข Access to 13,000+ e-journals and e-resources
โข Book bank facility for students
โข 25 hostels (including 11 for girls and one for married students)
โข Separate arrangements for UG and PG students
โข Common rooms, indoor games, and reading facilities
โข Cafeteria with essential amenities
โข University hospital with OPD and indoor facilities
โข Ambulance services
โข Emergency medical care and diagnostic facilities
โข Grievance redressal system
โข Liberal Education Programme for holistic development
โข Opportunities for learning languages, arts, and yoga
1. Application & Admission Process
โข Applications are invited through online mode only via the University portal
โข No hard copy of the application form is required to be submitted
โข Candidates appearing in qualifying examinations are also eligible, subject to submission of marksheets at counselling
โข Application once submitted cannot be withdrawn and fee is non-refundable
2. Mode of Admission
โข Admission to Undergraduate programmes shall be made strictly on merit based on the Entrance Examination conducted by the University
โข 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
โข Candidates must fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria for the respective programme
โข Candidates not meeting eligibility will not be admitted even if included in the merit list
โข Candidates appearing in qualifying examinations are eligible provisionally
โข Admission remains provisional until document verification
โข Selection is based on:
ย Performance in Entrance Examination, Merit ranking, Applicable reservation rules
โข Only eligible candidates will be considered for admission
Admissions to second and third year of Undergraduate programmes are offered in:
โข Agriculture
โข Community Science
โข Fisheries
โข Biotechnology
โข Food Technology
Admissions will be conducted strictly as per ICAR guidelines
โข 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
Academic Qualification:
โข Must have completed First Year / Second Year of UG programme from a recognized institution/university adopting NEP-2020
โข The institution must be registered under Academic Bank of Credits (ABC)
โข All earned credits must be deposited in the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC)
Discipline Requirement:
โข The candidate must have completed previous year(s) in the same discipline
โข Admission will be granted only in the corresponding programme/stream
Academic Performance:
โข Minimum required: CGPA โฅ 6.00 (on a 10-point scale)
โข Candidate must have passed all courses undertaken during previous year(s)
Verification & Approval:
โข 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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