G B Pant University of Agricultural and Technology, Uttarakhand

Overview

G B Pant University is the first agricultural University of India that was inaugurated by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. Earlier, famous as Uttar Pradesh Agricultural University, the University earned its current name after the first Chief Minister of India- Govind Ballabh Pant. The University has its nine constituent colleges that organize its academic activities.

The University is affiliated to All India Technical Council of India, University Grants Commission and Indian Council of Agricultural Research

• Founded– 1989
• Location– Pantnagar
• Major Courses–
• Bachelors

• Category– Public Land-Grant

• Contact Details

1. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology

Pantnagar

Udham Singh Nagar

Uttarakhand

Fax: +91-5944-233473
Phone: +91-5944-233320, 233350

About the university

The University was formed to serve the agriculture sector of the Nation. With time, the University has grown to be an important source of High Yielding variety of seeds and other related technology. The University has greatly contributed to the Green Revolution. In earlier times, the University devoted 1600 acres of land to launch one of the largest seed production programs in India and since then Pantnagar seeds have become a brand name.

Infrastructure

The campus of the University spreads over a massive area of 10,016 acres which indeed makes it a second largest campus in the world. The University has huge campus area and offers several facilities to candidates.

Major Facilities at G B Pant University of Engineering and Technology,

• Huge Campus
• Healthy Learning Ambience
• Hostels
• Cafeteria
• Internet Labs
• Laboratories
• Classrooms

Programs Offered by G B Pant University of Engineering and Technology,

College of Agriculture

• Agriculture Communication
• Agro-meterology
• Entomology
• Agronomy
• Food Science and Technology
• Horticulture
• Soil Science
• Vegetable Science
• Plant Pathology

College of Agri-Business Management

• B.A for Engineers
• B.A in Agri-Business
• D Management

College of Fisheries

• Aquaculture
• Fishery Biology
• Fishery Hydrography
• Fish Processing Technology
• Fisheries Extension Education

College of Home Science

• B.Sc in Home Science
• B.Sc in Foods and Nutrition
• B.Sc in Clothing and Textiles
• B.Sc in Human Development and Family Studies
• PhD in Human Nutrition
• PhD in Family Resource Management

College of Technology – B.Tech, M.Tech and Ph.d

• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Electronics and Computer Engineering
• Farm Machinery and Power Engineering
• Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Post Harvest and Food Engineering
• Industrial and Production Engineering
• Soil and Water Conservation Engineering

College of Veterinary Science and Animal Science

• Animal Nutrition
• Animal Genetics and Breeding
• Veterinary Anatomy
• Veterinary Animal Husbandry & ExtensionEducation
• Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics
• Veterinary Public Health& Epidemiology
• Veterinary Pathology
• Veterinary Parasitology
• Veterinary Medicine
• Veterinary Microbiology
• Veterinary Surgery & Radiology
• Veterinary Physiology& Biochemistry
• Animal Biotechnology Center
• TeachingVeterinary Clinical Complex
• Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology

College of Post Graduate Studies

• Agricultural Disciplines
• Fishery Science Disciplines
• Home Science Disciplines
• Technology Disciplines
• Veterinary Science Disciplines
• Basic Science Disciplines

Admission Details

Admission to the University is made sternly on the basis of the scores that are obtained by the candidates in the Competitive Entrance Examination that is explicitly conducted the University excluding the courses below:-

For B.Tech course students are exclusively selected on the basis of merit of Joint Examination conducted by CBSE, New Delhi.

Master’s program that involves Molecular Biology and Biotechnology ought to be made via entrance examination that is conducted by J.N.U, New Delhi.

In case of admission done to business Master’s programs like MBA/ MBA (Agribusiness) admission ought to be made via CMAT scores and the GDPI conducted exclusively by the University.

In case of M.Tech program admissions are done on the basis students qualifying GATE examination is the subject (major) in which admission supposed to be made. The seats are filled on the basis of OGPA percentage. The candidates ought to have secured at least a OGPA of not less than 6.000/10.000 or 3.000/5.000 or a 55% marks in aggregate in case of the Universities/Institution where the scales are not sought to be applicable in Bachelor’s Degree.

Moreover, selection of candidate to other state candidates for M.Tech Agricultural Engineering Majors ought to be made via Entrance Examination that is organized by ICAR.

Admissions to MCA Programs are made as per the separate Entrance Examination that is conducted by the University. In case the candidate desires to appear for the Master’s program for MCA, he/she has to fill in exclusive application form.

Placement

The college has sound placement set up that assures better job placement to candidates in their preferred field and domain. Robust job opportunities avow candidates to pursue a smooth and hassle free career path.