PhD Admissions 2012-13

Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, (Nauni) Solan (HP)

ADMISSION NOTICE

Applications are invited for admission to PhD program in the following disciplines for the Academic Session 2012-13:-

I. COLLEGE OF HORTICULTURE

Entomology, Floriculture & Landscape Architecture, Food Technology, Fruit Science, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Nematology, Plant Pathology, Seed Science & Technology and Vegetable Science

II. COLLEGE OF FORESTRY

Agricultural Economics, Agroforestry, Environmental Science, Forest Genetic Resources, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants, Microbiology, Natural Resource Economics, Silviculture, Soil Science and Statistics

DISCIPLINE-WISE NUMBER OF SEATS

Name of the Discipline	General Seats		Self-financing Seats
I. College of Horticulture
Entomology	4	4
Floriculture & Landscape Architecture	3	3
Food Technology	3	3
Fruit Science	4	4
Molecular Biology & Biotechnology	3	3
Nematology	1	1
Plant Pathology	4	3
Seed Science & Technology	3	1
Vegetable Science	3	3

II. College of Forestry
Agricultural Economics	2	1
Agroforestry	3	3
Environmental Science	3	2
Forest Genetic Resources	3	2
Medicinal & Aromatic Plants	3	2
Microbiology	3	3
Natural Resource Economics	2	1
Silviculture	3	2
Soil Science	3	2
Statistics	1	1

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION

a) M Sc degree in concerned discipline with research thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the program in the concerned discipline from a recognized University under ICAR/ UGC system with an OGPA of 6.50/10.00 or its equivalent under course credit system or at least 65% marks in annual system of examination (relatable by 5% in case of SC/ ST/ Inservice candidates).

OR

M Phil degree with research component in concerned discipline from a recognized University under UGC system of education with an OGPA of 6.50/10.00 or its equivalent under course credit system at M Sc level or with 65% marks in annual/ semester system at M Sc level (relaxable by 5% in case of SC/ ST and In-service candidates).

OR

Degree of a Foreign University with atleast ‘B’ Grade or its equivalent as recognized by the Academic Council.

b) For Forestry disciplines, candidates with AIFC diploma or M Sc (Forestry) Agroforestry having the above OGPA/ percentage of marks will be eligible.

c) For Ph D Agroforestry, the candidates with M Sc (Forestry) Agroforestry/ Forestry/ Horticulture/ Agriculture/ Animal Science/ AIFC diploma having the above mentioned OGPA will be eligible.

d) For the Discipline of Statistics, the candidate with M Sc (Bio-Statistics), M Sc (Applied Mathematics) and M Sc (Mathematics) having the above mentioned OGPA/ percentage of marks will be eligible. However, the candidates admitted with these qualifications shall have to undergo the package of remedial courses equivalent to the core courses of M Sc Program.

e) For the Discipline of Environmental Sciences, the candidate with M Sc Environmental Science/ Environment Management with thesis in partial fulfillment of the program from recognized University under ICAR system having the above mentioned OGPA/ percentage of marks will be eligible.

OR

M Sc in allied disciplines of Forestry/ Horticulture / Agriculture / Physical and Bio-Sciences with thesis in partial fulfillment of the program from recognized University under ICAR/ UGC system having the above mentioned OGPA/ percentage of marks.

OR

In-service candidates with M Sc degree from ICAR/ State/ Central Institutes including Associate of IGFNA with diploma equivalent to M Sc Forestry with the above mentioned OGPA/ percentage of marks are also eligible. For such candidates having at least 3-years research/ teaching experience, the requirement of thesis in partial fulfillment at M Sc shall be relaxed.

Prospectus-cum-application form can be obtained from the office of the Registrar, Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, (Nauni) Solan (HP) - 173 230 India on payment of Rs. 1000/- in cash at counter or by sending bank draft favouring the Comptroller of this University worth Rs. 1050/- payable at State Bank of Patiala, Nauni or UCO Bank, Nauni. The application form downloaded from the University website www.yspuniversity.ac.in and accompanied with a bank draft worth Rs. 1000/- (Rs. 750/- in case of SC/ ST category candidates) is also accepted.

LIST OF ADMISSION

1. Last date for receipt of application form: 29th December, 2012

2. Date of Counseling: 4th January, 2013

3. Date of Notification of Result: 5th January, 2013

4. Date of Registration: 7th January, 2013

5. Commencement of Classes: 10th January, 2013

Significant Note:

i) The candidates seeking admission must attach copies of all the requisite certificates with the admission form. They should also bring original Degree/ PDC, transcript of academic record and copy of the thesis submitted in partial fulfillment for the award of qualifying degree at the time of counseling.

ii) No separate letter for attending the counseling will be issued.

iii) No TA/DA is admissible.

For any clarification/ inquiry with regard to admission, please contact the Section Officer (Academic), Office of the Registrar, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry on any working day from 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM on ( 01792 – 252219 and 01792-252 009.

Announcement: PhD Admissions