G B Pant University of Agriculture & Technology was the first agriculture university in India and it was inaugurated by the Government of Uttarakhand in 1960 in Pantnagar, Uttarakhand. The university was awarded the best university of Uttarakhand in 2017. It was also ranked 34th by the NIRF in 2018. It is one of the biggest universities in terms of the campus area of 12,661 acres in Asia. The university provides various UG, PG, and Doctoral level courses in the field of Agriculture & Technology. All the courses of the university are recognized by the University Grant Commission.
G B Pant University of Agriculture & Technology Courses
The courses are mentioned below:
- Full-Time B.Tech in Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Food Technology specializations.
- Full-Time M.Tech in Agriculture, Computer Engineering, and Design & Production specializations
- Full-Time M.Sc in Agriculture, Biochemistry, and Botany
- Ph.D. in Agriculture, Engineering, and Science
- The other courses include B.Sc, MCA
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates seeking admission in B.Tech need to clear JEE Main and should have completed 10+2 exams with science subjects
- Candidates seeking admission in M.Tech is based on the valid marks in the GATE exam and also completed their B.Tech/BE
- Admission in Ph.D. is based on the valid score in the ICAR entrance exam and the personal interview
- Admission in MBA is granted on the basis of obtained marks in the CAT/GMAT entrance exam
Placement
The highest salary package offered was 14 Lakh per annum and the minimum was 3 Lakh per annum. Some of the top companies that visited the university for campus placement are Canara Bank, Amul, Bank of India, Mahindra & Mahindra, ITC, Infosys, Wipro, ICICI, Hero Honda, and many more.
Scholarship
The university provides a 60% concession in the tuition fees for the students belonging to ST/SC category. The university also provides scholarships to the students who get top rank in the GATE exam, consistent good performers in all semesters, and Ph.D. students.
Other Facilities
The other necessary facilities include a hostel facility, library, venues for cultural activities and sports, free Wi-Fi connectivity, etc.