After independence, development of the rural sector was considered the primary concern of the Government of India. In 1949, with the appointment of the Radhakrishnan University Education Commission, imparting of agricultural education through the setting up of rural universities became the focal point. Later, in 1954 an Indo-American team led by Dr. K.R. Damle, the Vice-President of ICAR, was constituted that arrived at the idea of establishing a ?Rural University? on the land-grant pattern of USA. As a consequence a contract between the Government of India, the Technical Cooperation Mission and some land-grant universities of USA, was signed to promote agricultural education in the country. The US universities included the universities of Tennessee, the Ohio State University, the Kansas State University, The University of Illinois, the Pennsylvania State University and the University of Missouri. The task of assisting Uttar Pradesh in establishing an agricultural university was assigned to the University of Illinois which signed a contract in 1959 to establish an agricultural University in the State. Dean, H.W. Hannah, of the University of Illinois prepared a blueprint for a Rural University to be set up at the Tarai State Farm in the district Nainital, UP. In the initial stage the University of Illinois also offered the services of its scientists and teachers. Thus, in 1960, the first agricultural university of India, UP Agricultural University, came into being by an Act of legislation, UP Act XI-V of 1958. The Act was later amended under UP Universities Re-enactment and Amendment Act 1972 and the University was rechristened as Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology keeping in view the contributions of Pt. Govind Ballabh Pant, the then Chief Minister of UP. The University was dedicated to the Nation by the first Prime Minister of India Pt Jawaharlal Nehru on 17 November 1960.

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Name of Institute / University G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (Pantnagar)

Application are invited for Entrance Examination-2012 for admission to UG, Master including MCA (except M.Tech) and Ph.D programmes of the university from the Bonafide Residence of Uttarakhand. Candidate from other State may also apply for admission to MCA & Ph.D Programms only.

The Wards of Kashmiri Migrants & J&K Residence may also apply for admission to UG Programme only

Course Offered by Entrance Exam Admission Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology

1. B.Sc (Agriculture)
2. B.Sc (Food Technology)
3. B.Vc. & AH
4. B.F.Sc
5. B.Sc (Home Science)
6. M.Tech
7. MCA
8. Ph.D

Eligibility for Entrance Exam Admission Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology

Ph.D Programmes: Master Degree in the related field with an OGPA not less then 6.500/ 10.000/ or 4.000 / 5.000 or I Division in case of the universities where these Scales are not applicable and with an OPGA not less then 6.000/ 10.000/ or 3.000/ 5.000 or 55% Marks (aggregate) in Bachelor’s Degrees.

Master’s Programme: Bachelor Degree in related field with an OGPA not less then 6.000/ 10.000/ or 3.000/5.000 or 55% marks in aggregate in case of the universities where these scales are not applicable

M.Tech: In M.Tech Programme admission shell be made first based on the qualified GATE score .Vacant seats shell be filled based on OGPA/ % of marks of B.Tech. The candidate should have secured at least an OGPA of not less then 6.000/ 10.000 / 3.000 / 5.000 or 55% marks in aggregate in case of the institutions/ Universities where these scales are not applicable in the Bachelor's degree.

However, admission towards seats for other state candidates in M.Tech. Agricultural Engineering majors shall be made through Entrance Examination conducted by ICAR. In case, domicile candidates of uttarakhand are not available for the sanctioned seats, the same shall be filled from candidates of other States

B.Sc (Agriculture), B.Sc (Food Technology): Intermediate Agriculture / Science with Mathematics or Biology or equivalent examination

B.Vc. & AH: Intermediate Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English or equivalent examination and should have obtained a minimum of 50% marks for general category and 40% for reserved categories (OBC/ SC/ ST) in aggregate in the subject of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English)

B.F.Sc: Intermediate Science with Biology / Agriculture or equivalent examination

B.Sc (Home Science): Intermediate Science with Mathematics or Biology

How To Apply for Entrance Exam Admission Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology

Candidate can obtain the Prospectus and application form by sending written request to the coordinator Admissions, G. B. Pant University Agriculture & Technology, Pant Nagar - 263145, Distt - Udham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand) along with a crossed bank draft of Rs.200/- drawn in favour of PEECRF A/C, G.B.Pant University Agriculture & Technology Pantnagar payable at S.B.I / U.C.O Bank / PNB, Pantnagar accompanied by 30*25cm size self addressed stamped envelope bearing postage stamps worth Rs -19/- by ordinary post and Rs.36/- by registered post.

No request for supply of prospectus & application form by post will be accepted after 03.04.2012.

Also the Prospectus & application forms will be available with a late fee of Rs.200/- from 04.04.2012 to 11.04.2012 at admission cell of the University.

Through Designated Post Offices: Prospectus and application forms will be available from the following post offices w.e.f 15.02.2012 to 26.03.2012 against cash payment of Rs. 200/- (Rs.40/- handling charges).

Almora, Ranikhet, Bageshwar, Dwarahat, Syiade, Gopeshwar, Joshimath, Karnprayag, Ruderprayag, Dehradun, Roorkee, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Nanital, Pantnagar, Rudrapur, Kashipur, Ramnagar, Haldwani, Kichha, Khatima, Pauri, Lansdown, Kotdwar, Srinagar, Garhwal, Pithoragarh, Champawat,Dharchula, Lohaghat, Didighat, Chamba, New Tehri, Narendra Nagar, Uttrakashi, Lucknow GPO & Delhi GPO

Contact Details of Entrance Exam Admission Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology

The Coordinator (Admission), G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - 263145, Uttaranchal
Phone: +91-5944-233407, 5944-233640
Fax: +91-5944-233473
E-mail: registrar@gbpuat[dot]ernet.in
Website: www.gbpuat.ac.in

Important Dates for Entrance Exam Admission Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology

Entrance Examination Date

1. Ph.D & Masters
   • 02.06.2012 (Saturday)
   • 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
2. M.C.A
   • 02.06.2012 (Saturday)
   • 03.00 pm – 6.00 pm
3. Undergraduate
   • 03.06.2012 (Sunday)
   • 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
4. Last Date of Application Form
5. 15.02.2012 to 06.03.2012

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