The University of Horticultural Sciences is recognized by ICAR and UGC and aims to cater education among students through the courses like - UG, PG, Doctoral, and Diploma. Admission in this University is based on entrance examinations.

The University has acquired the National Excellence Award from ICAR for gaining first position in securing highest JRF awards in the consecutive years 2016-2018. In year 2017-18, it has been ranked at #20 position amongst farm Universities of country.

University of Horticultural Sciences Key points

  • The students have been placed in government, private sector, institutions and semi-government organizations.
  • The University develops android based horticulture app names Udyanamitra
  • The University is ranked at #20 position among agricultural universities during the year 2017-18
  • Eligible candidates need to attend the counseling for final admission

University of Horticultural Sciences Courses 

University of Horticultural Sciences offers B.Sc, M.Sc, Diploma and Ph.D courses in various specializations. The eligibility, fee structure and selection criteria of these courses are tabulated below:

Course Program Details Selection Criteria
B.Sc
  • Specialization: Horticulture Science
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: Passed 10+2
 KCET
M.Sc
  • Specializations: Plant Pathology, Vegetable Science, Entomology, Floriculture and landscaping, Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, Crop Improvement & Biotechnology, Spices and Plantation Crops, Fruit Science, Fruit Production and Postharvest technology
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: Passed B.Sc in relevant stream. 
 Based on entrance test and score of the qualifying exam.
Diploma
  • Specialization: Horticulture
  • Duration: 2years
  • Eligibility: Graduation/bachelors degree
 Entrance Based
Ph.D
  • Specialization: Horticulture
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: Completed masters degree in horticulture or concerned stream
 CET

University of Horticultural Sciences Scholarship

Every year the university gives merit, free studentship, general and student aid fund to the eligible students and along with it the extra boarding and lodging charges are given to the SC/ST students and the students from other backward categories get financial assistance through government orders. 

The students also get financial aid from different agencies like - ASPEE, Jindal, ICAR, Rani Channamma, IAT, etc. According to Govt. rule, the university introduces zero mess bill concept. 

The merit scholarship value for candidates of masters as well as doctoral degrees shall be INR 1000 and INR 1500 per month and free full-ship which will be tenable for 12 months.

Some of the names of scholarship are:

  • Merit scholarship
  • General scholarship
  • Student aid fund
  • SCand ST fellowship
  • Donors scholarship
  • Totagar’s Sahakar Sangh PG fellowship

University of Horticultural Sciences FAQs

Ques. Is there any special awareness or educational program at the University of Horticultural Sciences?

Ans. In University of Horticultural Sciences, there are some special outreach programs such as - Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav, Soil Health Mission etc. Besides these, in the university, there is a unique program called 'Green Graduation' program which has been greatly appreciated by many environmentalists.

Ques. How is the performance of the University of Horticultural Sciences in co-curricular activities?

Ans. Every year the Directorate of the university arranges the intercollegiate games and sports and youth festival. The main focus of this program is to inspire the students and select the students' team for inter Agri. University sports meet and youth festival.

Ques. What about the ragging at the University of Horticultural Sciences?

Ans. Ragging is banned in the campus and action will be taken against the candidate who found involved in any kind of ragging activity. The University conducts awareness programs for students to educate them regarding the ragging ill effects.

Ques. What are the latest facilities available in the library at the University of Horticultural Sciences?

Ans. The library of the University is Wi-Fi enabled and has all facilities for students like biometric attendance. Web OPAC available in the website, document scanning, photocopying facility, and printing is also available for students.

Ques. What are the facilities provided to students by the University of Horticultural Sciences?

Ans. The University provides all basic facilities to students that will benefit them in every way like a library, health facility, auditorium building, sports complex, VIP guest house, hostel, speciality labs, and much more.

Ques. How is the faculty of the University of Horticultural Sciences?

Ans. The University has experienced teaching staff who boast years of experience in their own fields. Many of them have pursued doctorate degrees and hold relevant knowledge in their own domains.