In 1960, the Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT) was founded. The university's main campus is situated in Uttarakhand's Udham Singh Nagar district. Both UGC and AICTE acknowledge the University. One of the most well-known colleges in the nation, it provides a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programmes.
Under many departments, GBPUAT offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate programmes.
Parameters | Details |
Name of Institute | Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology |
Also Known As | GBPUAT |
University Type | State University |
Courses Offered | UG, PG and Ph.D. |
Basic Admission Criteria | Entrance-Based |
Name of Entrance Exam | B.Tech. - JEE Main |
M.Tech. - GATE | |
MBA - CAT/CMAT | |
Application Mode | Online |
Counselling | Yes |
The table contains data related to the B.Tech course offered by the university.
Name of the Course | B.Tech |
Mode of the Course | Full-Time |
Duration | 4 years |
Specializations | 10 |
Selection Criteria | Merit in JEE Main exam |
The university offers 10 specializations under B.Tech courses are tabulated as follows along with the seats:
Specializations | Seats |
Agriculture Engg. | 45 |
Biotechnology | 40 |
Civil Engineering | 45 |
Computer Engineering | 30 |
Electrical Engineering | 45 |
Electronics & Communication Engineering | 30 |
Food Technology | 24 |
Mechanical Engineering | 45 |
Industrial and Production Engineering | 30 |
Information Technology | 45 |
Eligibility: Pass in 10+2 examination or its equivalent with Physics and Mathematics and any one of the optional subjects Chemistry/ Biotechnology/Computer Science/ Biology
Selection Criteria: Selection will be done on the basis of merit secured in the JEE Main exam followed by Counselling conducted by the university.
GBPUAT offers B.Sc., B.V.Sc and B.F.Sc. courses in various specializations. The duration of B.Sc. and B.F.Sc. & AH is 4 years while B.V.Sc. is offered for a duration of 5 years. The basic eligibility for all the courses is a pass in Intermediate/10+2 in relevant subjects. Admission is based on the Entrance Exam conducted by the University.
Course | Specialization | Seats | Eligibility Criteria |
B.Sc. (Hons) | Agriculture | 130 | Intermediate Agriculture/Science with Mathematics or Biology. |
Community Science | 70 | Intermediate Science with Mathematics or Biology | |
B.V.Sc. & AH | Veterinary Science and Agricultural Horticulture | 62 | Intermediate Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English or equivalent examination and should have obtained a minimum of 50% marks for General Category and 47.5% for reserved categories (OBC, SC & ST) in aggregate in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. For Candidates educated abroad: The students (who are educated abroad) seeking admission in Veterinary colleges in India should have passed the subject of Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology and English up to the 12th Standard level with 50% marks in aggregate of these subjects |
B.F.Sc. | - | 20 | Intermediate Science with Biology/Agriculture or equivalent examination |
Here are some basic details of the course offered by GBPUAT at the PG level.
Name of the Course | M.Tech. |
Mode of Course | Full-Time |
Duration | 2 years |
Specializations | 15 |
Selection Criteria | Merit in GATE exam |
There are 15 specializations offered by the university under the M.Tech course and they are mentioned below along with their seat intake.
Specializations | Seats |
Agricultural Engineering - Farm Machinery & Power Engineering | 10 |
Agricultural Engineering - Food and Bioprocess Engineering | 4 |
Agricultural Engineering - Irrigation & Drainage Engineering | 12 |
Agricultural Engineering - Process & Food Engineering | 8 |
Agricultural Engineering - Soil & Water Conservation Engineering | 10 |
Computer Engineering | 10 |
Design & Production Engineering | 10 |
Electrical Energy System | 12 |
Electronics and Communication Engineering | 9 |
Hydraulic Engineering | 4 |
Information Technology | 6 |
Manufacturing Engineering and Management | 6 |
Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering | 4 |
Structural Engineering | 4 |
Thermal Engineering | 10 |
The minimum requirement for the course is a BE/B.Tech. degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 6 on a 10-point scale or CGPA of 3 on a 5-point scale or at least 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized institute/university.
Selection Criteria: Selection of students for M.Tech. will be done on the basis of merit in the GATE exam followed by Counselling conducted by GBPUAT.
NOTE - Selection of Other State candidates in M.Tech Agriculture is based on the entrance examination conducted by ICAR.
Refer to the table given below-containing information about the MBA course.
Name of the Course | MBA |
Mode of the Course | Full-Time |
Duration | 2 years |
Specialization | 1 |
Seats | General MBA - 08 MBA Agribusiness - 33 |
Selection Criteria | CAT/CMAT followed by GD and PI |
Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology offers 1 specialization in MBA course viz Agribusiness.
Specializations | Eligibility |
General MBA | Bachelor‟s degree in any branch of Engineering/Technology from AICTE approved Institutions/ UGC approved Universities. |
Agribusiness | Bachelor‟s and/or Master‟s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Chemicals, Agricultural Engineering, Dairy Science/Technology, Fisheries, Food Science/Technology, Forestry, Horticulture, Veterinary Science, Home Science or B.Tech. (Biotechnology). |
GBPUAT also offers M.Sc, M.Sc in Agriculture, Masters in Veterinary Science (M.V.Sc.), Master’s in Fisheries Science (M.V.Sc.), Master’s in Home Science and MCA at the level. The basic requirement for all the courses is a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline. Admission to all the courses is done on the basis of merit secured in the entrance exam conducted by the university.
Courses | Specialization | Seats | Eligibility |
M.Sc. | Biochemistry | 9 | B.Sc. in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Microbiology/ Agriculture/ Home Science/ Fisheries/ Veterinary Science/ Forestry /Food Technology/B.Sc. with Chemistry as one of the major subjects/ B.Sc. Horticulture |
Botany | 4 | B.Sc. with Botany as one of the major subjects | |
Agriculture - Agricultural Chemicals | 2 | B.Sc. with Chemistry as one of the major subjects/B.Sc. Agriculture / Horticulture/Forestry | |
Chemistry | 10 | B.Sc. with Chemistry as one of the major subjects | |
Environmental Science | 3 | B.Sc. with Environmental Science/Environmental Biology as one of the major subjects/ B.Sc. in ZBC/ Agriculture/Fisheries/Home Science/ Forestry/Horticulture | |
Mathematics | 4 | B.Sc. with Mathematics as one of the major subjects | |
Agricultural Statistics / Statistics | 4 | B.Sc. Ag./B.Sc. Horticulture/B.Sc. Forestry (with Mathematics at Intermediate Level)/ B.Sc. with Maths/Statistics as one of the major subjects. | |
Microbiology | 4 | B.Sc. in Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Agriculture/ Fisheries/ Forestry /Home Science/ Biotechnology/ Biology (Zoology and Botany with any other subject)/B.Sc. Horticulture/B.Tech. (Biotechnology) | |
Physics | 12 | B.Sc. with Physics as one of the major subjects | |
Food Technology | 4 | B.Sc. Agriculture/ Fisheries/Home Science /Dairy Technology / Food Technology / Horticulture/Food Science and Technology/ B.E. (Agril.)/ B.Tech. (Agril. Engg.)/B.Tech. (Food Technology)/ B.Tech. Food Science & Technology | |
Agriculture - Biotechnology/ Animal Biotechnology | 10 | Bachelor‟s Degree in Science/ Agriculture/Horticulture/ Forestry/ Veterinary Science/ Fisheries Science/ Biotechnology/Agriculture Biotechnology | |
Plant Physiology | 3 | B.Sc. in Agriculture/ Zoology, Botany and Chemistry/ Horticulture/ Microbiology with Chemistry/B.Sc. Forestry | |
M.Sc. Agriculture | Agricultural Economics | 8 | B.Sc. in Agriculture/ Fisheries/Forestry/ Horticulture/ Home Sc./ Agril. Marketing/ Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation |
Agrometeorology | 3 | B.Sc. in Agriculture/ Forestry/ Horticulture or B.Sc. with Physics as one of the major subjects. | |
Agronomy | 10 | B.Sc. Ag./B.Sc. Ag. & A.H | |
Agricultural Extension and Communication | 8 | B.Sc. in Agri./Forestry/ Horticulture/Home Sc./ Fisheries/ Food Sc. & Technology/Dairy Sc./ Sericulture/B.V.Sc. & A.H./B.V.S | |
Entomology | 12 | B.Sc. in Agriculture/Forestry/Horticulture/Sericulture | |
Genetics & Plant Breeding | 12 | B.Sc. in Agriculture/ Forestry/Horticulture | |
Horticulture (Fruit Science) | 8 | B.Sc. in Agriculture /Horticulture/Forestry/Biology (ZBC) | |
Horticulture (Floriculture and Landscaping) | 4 | B.Sc. in Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry/ Biology (Zoology, Botany & Chemistry) | |
Plant Pathology | 6 | B.Sc. in Agriculture /Forestry/Horticulture | |
Soil Science | 8 | B.Sc. Agriculture/Horticulture/ Forestry | |
Horticulture (Vegetable Science) | 6 | B.Sc. in Agriculture/Forestry/Horticulture/Biology (Zoology and Botany with any other Subject) | |
M.V.Sc | Veterinary Anatomy | 4 | B.V.Sc. & A.H ./ B.V.Sc. |
Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics | 4 | ||
Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology | 4 | ||
Veterinary Surgery & Radiology | 8 | ||
Veterinary Biochemistry | 3 | ||
Veterinary Medicine | 4 | ||
Veterinary Microbiology & Immunology | 4 | ||
Veterinary Parasitology | 4 | ||
Veterinary Pathology | 4 | ||
Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology | 4 | ||
Veterinary Physiology | 4 | ||
Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension | 2 | ||
Livestock Products Technology | 4 | ||
Livestock Production & Management | 5 | ||
Poultry Science | 5 | ||
Animal Nutrition | 4 | ||
Animal Genetics & Breeding | 4 | ||
Animal Biotechnology | 3 | ||
M.F.Sc. | Aquaculture | 4 | Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries Science |
Aquatic Environment Management | 4 | ||
Fish Processing Technology | 4 | ||
Fisheries Resource Management | 4 | ||
Master’s in Home Science | Clothing and Textiles | 6 | B.Sc. Home Science/Home Economics/Family & Community Sciences/B.Sc. Community Science along with Intermediate Science |
Family Resource Management | 4 | B.Sc. Home Science/Home Economics/Family & Community Science with Intermediate Science | |
Foods and Nutrition | 3 | B.Sc. Home Science with Intermediate Science /B.Sc. Food Tech./ B.Sc. Community Science | |
MCA | Computer Application | 24 | BCA/B.Sc. with Mathematics from a recognized University/B.Sc. (Information Technology)/ B.Sc. Computer Science. |
NOTE - For MCA, the university conducts a separate entrance exam.
GBPUAT offers full-time Ph.D degree in 6 departments under 53 specializations. The basic eligibility for the course is a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline. Admission to Ph.D. course is based on merit secured in the written test conducted by the GBPUAT.
Course | Specialization | Eligibility |
Ph.D in Agriculture | Agricultural Economics | M.Sc.Ag. Agril. Economics/Rural Banking & Agril. Eco. /M.Sc. (Agribusiness Economics) or M.Sc. Dairy Economics/ Livestock Economics/ Forest Economics/ Veterinary Economics/ Fisheries Economics/ Animal Husbandry Economics. |
Agronomy | M.Sc.Ag. Agronomy/M.Sc. Ag. with specialization in Soil Water Management/Forage Production/Water Science and Technology | |
Agrometeorology | M.Sc. Ag./M.Sc. in Agrometeorology/Agricultural Physics. | |
Agricultural Extension and Communication | Master’s degree in the area of Development Communication/ Agricultural Extension/ Extension Education/Agricultural Extension & Communication/ Home Science Extension Education/ Dairy Extension/ Veterinary Extension/Fisheries Extension | |
Entomology | M. Sc. Ag. Entomology or M.Sc. Zoology with specialization in Entomology/ M.Sc. Plant Protection with specialization in Entomology. | |
Genetics and Plant Breeding | M.Sc. Ag./M.Sc. in Genetics & Plant Breeding/ Plant Breeding/ Genetics/ Agril. Botany | |
Horticulture (Fruit Science) | M.Sc.Ag. in Horticulture/Horticulture (Floriculture & Science) /M.Sc. Horticulture/M.Sc. Pomology/ M.Sc. Fruit Science. | |
Horticulture (Floriculture and Landscaping) | M.Sc.Ag. in Horticulture/ Horticulture (Floriculture & Landscaping)/ Floriculture/ Floriculture & Landscape Architecture | |
Plant Pathology | M.Sc.Ag. in Plant Pathology/M.Sc. Botany with specialization in Plant Pathology /Mycology/ M.Sc. in Plant Protection. | |
Soil Science | M.Sc. Ag. in Soil Science/Agril. Chemistry/ Agril. Physics/ Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry/ Agricultural Physics (Soil Physics and Soil and Water Conservation)/ Soil Chemistry/Water Science and Technology | |
Horticulture (Vegetable Science) | M.Sc. Ag. in Vegetable Science/Olericulture or Science) Horticulture/Horticulture with specialization in Vegetable Science. | |
Ph.D. in Science | Agricultural Statistics/ Statistics | M.Sc. Statistics /Agricultural Statistics/ M.Sc. Applied Statistics |
Agricultural Chemicals | M.Sc. Ag. /M.Sc. in Agricultural Chemicals/ Chemistry. | |
Biochemistry | M.Sc. Ag./ M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Molecular Biology & Biotech./ Chemistry/Agril. Chemicals /Foods & Nutrition/ Biophysics/ Biotechnology | |
Botany | Master degree in Botany/ Plant Sciences/ Plant Physiology / Environmental Sciences. | |
Chemistry | M.Sc. Chemistry from a recognized University | |
Environmental Science | M.Sc.Ag./ M.Sc. in Environmental Science/ Environmental Biology/Agroforestry/ Agricultural Physics/ Agriculture with specialization in Environmental Science | |
Food Technology | M.Sc. Food Technology/ Food Science & Technology / Food Science/Master's degree in Post Harvest Technology/ M.Tech. Food Science & Technology | |
Mathematics | M.Sc. in Mathematics / Applied Mathematics/ Statistics | |
Microbiology | M.Sc. Ag. in Microbiology/M.Sc. Microbiology/ M.Sc. Environmental Microbiology/Biochemistry / Food Technology/Biotechnology/ Environmental Science / Foods & Nutrition/ Molecular Biology and Biotechnology | |
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology | M.Sc.Ag./ M.Sc./ M.V.Sc. in Biochemistry/ Microbiology / Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology & Biotechnology/ Animal Biotechnology/ Genetic Engineering/ M. Tech. Biotechnology/ M.Sc. Ag. Genetics & Plant Breeding | |
Physics | Master's Degree in Physics/ Applied Physics/ Astro Physics/ Biophysics/ Engineering/ Material Science / Electronics/ Computer Science. | |
Plant Physiology | M.Sc./ M.Sc.Ag. in Plant Physiology/ Crop Physiology/ Agronomy/ Horticulture/ Botany/ Biochemistry /Microbiology/ Bio-Sciences/ Plant Sciences/ Environmental Science/ Biophysics | |
Ph.D. in Engineering | Electrical Engineering | Bachelor‟s degree in Electrical Engg./Electrical & Electronics Engineering from a recognized University/Institute and Master’s degree in the field of Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/ Institute. |
Electronics and Communication Engineering | Bachelor‟s Degree in Electronics & Communication Engg./ Communication Engg./ Telecommunication Engg./ Electronics Engineering from a recognized University / Institute and Master’s Degree in the related field of Electronics & Communication Engineering from a recognized University/Institute. | |
Farm Machinery and Power Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics & Master‟s Degree in Farm Machinery & Power Engg. /Agricultural Engineering/Mechanical Engg./ Renewable energy from a recognized University. | |
Civil Engineering | Bachelor‟s degree in Civil Engineering and Master's degree in Civil Engineering/Earthquake Engineering / Computer Aided Structural Engineering from a recognized University/Institute | |
Irrigation and Drainage Engineering | Master‟s Degree in Agricultural Engg. with specialization in Irrigation & Drainage Engineering/ Soil & Water Conservation Engineering/ Soil & Water Engineering/Land and Water Resources Engineering/ Water Resources Engineering/ Masters‟ degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute. | |
Mechanical Engineering | Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Thermal Engineering/Thermal Power Engg./Energy Engg./Automobile Engg./ Production Engg./Manufacturing Engg. and Management/ Design and Production Engg./ Machine Design Engineering/ Machine Design and Analysis/ CAD, CAM and Robotics/ Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing/ Design/Product Design and Development/Materials Engg./ Material Science and Engg./ Mechatronics and Automation from a recognized University/Institute. | |
Process and Food Engineering | Master's Degree in Agricultural Engineering/ Chemical Engg./ Agricultural Processing/ Agril. Processing and Structures/Agril. Structures and Process Engg./Food Process Engineering/ Post Harvest Engg./Food and Bioprocess Engg./Food Engineering / Process and Agril. Structures/ Process & Food Engg./ Biochemical Engg. / Dairy Engg./ Food Engg. / Food Biotech Engg. / Renewable Energy Engg. from a recognized University. | |
Production Engineering | Master‟s Degree in Production Engg./ CAM/CAM & Robotics/CAD/Mechanical Engg./ Manufacturing Engineering and Management/ Industrial System Engineering/ Industrial & Production Engineering from a recognized University. | |
Soil and Water Conservation Engineering | Master's Degree in Agricultural Engineering with specialization in Soil & Water Conservation Engineering/Soil & Water Engineering/ Irrigation & Drainage Engineering / Land and Water Resource Engineering or Masters‟ Degree in Civil Engineering/ Water Resources/Hydrology/ Water Science and Technology from a recognized University/Institute. | |
Information Technology | ME/M.Tech. degree in Information Technology/ Computer Engg./Computer Science & Engg./ Computer Science/Information Communication Technology/ Electronics & Communication Engineering from a recognized University. | |
Ph.D. in Veterinary Science | Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology | M.V.Sc. in Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology/ Veterinary Public Health / Vety. Epidemiology/ Vety. Microbiology/ Vety Biotechnology/ Livestock Product Technology/ Molecular Biology & Biotechnology. |
Livestock Product and Technology | M.V.Sc. in Livestock Products Technology /Meat Science & Technology/ Animal Products Technology. | |
Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics | M.V.Sc. Gynaecology & Obstetrics/ Animal Reproduction/ Gynaecology & Obstetrics and Animal Reproduction. | |
Veterinary Medicine | M.V.Sc. in Medicine/ Veterinary Medicine/ Veterinary Clinical Medicine/ Veterinary Preventive Medicine/ Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine | |
Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology | M.V.Sc. in Veterinary Microbiology & Immunology/ Veterinary Microbiology/ Veterinary Bacteriology/ Veterinary Virology/ Veterinary Immunology/ Molecular Biology & Biotechnology/ Animal Biotechnology/ Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology/ Mycology. | |
Veterinary Pathology | M.V.Sc. Pathology | |
Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology | M.V.Sc. Veterinary Pharmacology/ Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology | |
Veterinary Physiology | M.V.Sc. Veterinary or Animal Physiology | |
Veterinary Surgery and Radiology | M.V.Sc. Surgery/ Surgery & Radiology | |
Veterinary Biochemistry | M.V.Sc. in Veterinary Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology & Biotechnology/ Animal Biotechnology/ Biotechnology | |
Veterinary Anatomy | M.V.Sc. in Veterinary Anatomy | |
Veterinary Parasitology | M.V.Sc. in Veterinary Parasitology | |
Livestock Product and Management | M.V.Sc./ M.Sc.Ag. in LPM/ APM/ Animal Nutrition/ Animal Genetics & Breeding/ Animal Breeding/ Dairy Husbandry/ Animal Husbandry/ Animal Husbandry & Dairying/ Animal Science. | |
Poultry Science | M.V.Sc./M.Sc.Ag. in Poultry Science/ Poultry Husbandry/ LPM/Animal Nutrition/ Poultry Nutrition/ Animal Genetics & Breeding/ Poultry Breeding | |
Animal Genetics and Breeding | M.V.Sc. in Genetics & Animal Breeding/ Animal Genetics & Breeding or M.V.Sc. in LPM/ Poultry Science /Molecular Biology & Biotechnology with thesis research in the area of Animal Breeding/ M.V.Sc. Genetics. M.Sc. Ag.(Animal Breeding) or M.Sc.Ag. Dairy/ Poultry / Animal Husbandry with specialization in Animal Breeding or M.Sc. in Animal Breeding | |
Animal Nutrition | M.V.Sc./M.Sc.Ag. in Animal Nutrition or LPM/ Poultry Science/Dairy Husbandry/ Poultry Husbandry/ Animal Husbandry with specialization in Animal Nutrition | |
Ph.D. in Home Science | Human Nutrition | M.Sc. in Foods & Nutrition/Food Science & Tech./ Applied Nutrition/Nutrition & Dietetics/ Food Science & Nutrition/ Home Science (Foods & Nutrition). |
Clothing and Textiles | B.Sc. (Home Science) along with M.Sc. Clothing & Textiles/ Textiles & Clothing/ Textile and Apparel Designing/Fabric and Apparel Science/ Textiles Sciences and Apparel Design /Apparel and Textiles Sciences. | |
Family Resource Management | M.Sc. Family Resource Management/Resource Management & Consumer Sciences/Human Ecology in Consumer Science/Family and Community Sciences / Resource Management and Design Application/ Resource Management and Ergonomics/ Family and Community Resource Management. | |
Ph.D. in Fishery Science | Aquaculture | M.F.Sc. Aquaculture/ Mariculture/ Aquatic Environmental Management/ Inland Aquaculture |
The application form will be available in online mode only. The steps to apply for any of the courses offered by the university are mentioned below:
NOTE - In case a candidate wants to appear for other Master's programme in addition to MCA then he/she need to fill a separate application form
Candidates need to submit the following documents along with the application form:
NOTE - Candidate must retain a photocopy of filled in Confirmation Page and Fee Receipt for future correspondence
GBPUAT reserves certain seats for the Reserved categories under Vertical and Horizontal Reservation. The table below shows the percentage of seats reserved for different categories.
Vertical Reservation | |
OBC | 14% |
SC | 19% |
ST | 4% |
Horizontal Reservation (UG) | |
Children of retired/killed or disabled Defence Personnel of Uttarakhand | 2% |
Children of Freedom Fighters of Uttarakhand | 2% |
Physically Handicapped of Uttarakhand having disability 40% or above | 3% |
Women Candidates of Uttarakhand | 30% |
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