About College of Horticulture, Nauni
The College of Horticulture at Nauni, near Solan, is the main horticulture college of Dr YS Parmar University, teaching fruit, vegetable and flower science from the B.Sc (Hons) level up to PhD, along with an agribusiness MBA.
The College of Horticulture is one of the founding colleges of Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, a state farm university on the hill campus of Nauni in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh. Its four-year B.Sc (Hons) Horticulture covers fruit growing, vegetable production, floriculture, plant protection and post-harvest work. Two-year M.Sc programmes run in fruit science, vegetable science, floriculture and landscape architecture, food science and technology, plant pathology, entomology, biotechnology and seed science. The college also teaches a two-year MBA in agribusiness and PhD programmes in most of the same subjects. It suits students from Class 12 science who want careers in orchards, nurseries, food processing, research or agri-business.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science Accepts: UHF UG entrance test |
Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Business Administration | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Science | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test, Merit
Undergraduate seats are filled through the university's own entrance test, with a separate ICAR quota; candidates need Class 12 with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics and at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST and PwD). Master's and PhD admissions follow the university prospectus and academic regulations. Applications are made online on the university admission portal.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
- Master of Business Administration: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline
- Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Other colleges in Solan
College of Forestry, Nauni
Government College, Solan
Bahra University
Manav Bharti University
Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Solan
Shoolini University
Frequently asked questions
Which degrees does the College of Horticulture, Nauni offer?
B.Sc (Hons) Horticulture, M.Sc in eight horticulture and allied subjects, an MBA in agribusiness, and PhD programmes.
How is admission to B.Sc (Hons) Horticulture made?
Through the university entrance test after Class 12 with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics
How can I contact the college?
The Dean can be reached at deancoh@uhf.ac.in or on 94181 47791.
Sources
Information verified on 25 Oct 2026
- College of Horticulture Nauni - Programmes · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
- Undergraduate Programmes - UHF · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
- Admissions - UHF · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
- Contact Us - UHF · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
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