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Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, also known as GBPUAT is a Government University, established in 1960. Located in Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, GBPUAT campus spans over 12,661 acres. The college is affiliated to itself (State Agricultural University) and recognized by the UGC, ICAR, AICTE. GBPUAT is ranked 8th by NIRF under Agriculture and Allied Sectors in 2024 and 88th in University category.
GBPUAT offers a wide range of Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Certificate, Doctorate programs in the streams of Agriculture, Engineering, Veterinary Sciences, Basic Sciences, Fisheries, Home Science, Agribusiness. B.Tech, B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, M.Tech, MBA are some of the popular courses. Admissions at GBPUAT are based on Entrance Examination. The college accepts JEE Main for B.Tech, ICAR AIEEA for B.Sc Agriculture, GATE for M.Tech, CAT for MBA. For placements, GBPUAT placement rate is 70%. During the placement drive of 2024, the highest salary package offered was INR 50 LPA and the average package stood at INR 4.5 LPA.
Some major facts and figures about GBPUAT are given in the table below:
Particulars | GBPUAT Highlights 2025 |
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College Name | GBPUAT |
Establishment year | 1960 |
Campus size | 12,661 acres |
Accredited by | NBA |
Recognised by | UGC, ICAR, AICTE |
Rankings (2025) | NIRF Agriculture and Allied Sectors: 8th |
Popular courses | B.Tech, B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, M.Tech, MBA |
Admission Criteria | Entrance Examination |
Official website | www.gbpuat.ac.in |
Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | ₹32,250 - 2,37,000 | 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, minimum aggregate of 60% marks (55% for reserved categories) in qualifying examination, valid score in Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) |
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | ₹27,086 - 3,25,000 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum aggregate score of 50% in undergraduate studies, 5% relaxation for reserved categories, Valid score in national-level entrance exams (CAT, MAT, CMAT) |
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) | ₹19,005 - 68,916 | 10+2 education from a recognized board or university, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics as compulsory subjects, minimum aggregate score of 50% in the qualifying examination, valid rank in the university's entrance examination |
M.Sc. (Master of Science) | ₹45,600 - 1,00,000 | Bachelor's degree in the relevant field, Minimum aggregate score of 60%, Minimum aggregate score of 55% for general and OBC candidates, Valid score in the entrance examination or any recognized national-level examination |
M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | ₹30,000 - 91,200 | Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent qualification, Minimum 60% aggregate marks for general category, Minimum 55% aggregate marks for SC/ST candidates, Valid GATE score |
M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) | ₹34,580 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline with Mathematics as a subject at the 10+2 level or graduation level, Minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for reserved categories), Valid score in entrance exam conducted by the university or a national-level exam such as NIMCET |
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | ₹60,000 - 1,00,000 | Master's degree in the relevant field, Minimum CGPA of 6.5 or 60% marks, Qualified in a national-level examination (ICAR/CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/GATE/NET/SLET or equivalent), Professional degree (B.V.Sc. & A.H./B.Tech./B.Sc. Ag./B.Sc. Home Science) with a minimum OGPA of 6.5/10 or 60% marks |
B.V.Sc. (Bachelor of Veterinary Science) | ₹53,108 | 10+2 education with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as core subjects, minimum aggregate score of 50%, qualified in the Common Entrance Examination |
B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fishery Science) | ₹37,164 | 10+2 education, minimum aggregate score of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, studied English as a compulsory subject |
M.F.Sc. (Master of Fisheries Science) | ₹45,600 - 45,796 | Bachelor's degree in Fisheries Science or a related field, Minimum of 60% aggregate marks or a CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale, Qualified the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) entrance examination or any other relevant national-level examination |
The table below lists some of the popular courses offered by GBPUAT along with their eligibility, selection criteria, and total fees, providing an overview of GB Pant University of Agriculture & Technology(GBPUAT) fees for 2025-26:
Course Name | Eligibility & Selection Criteria | Total Fees |
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B.Tech | Class 12 with 45% in PCM; JEE Main | INR 2.4 Lakhs - 3 Lakhs |
B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture | Class 12 with 45% in PCM/PCB; ICAR AIEEA | INR 1.5 Lakhs |
B.F.Sc | Class 12 with 45% in PCM/PCB; ICAR AIEEA | INR 1.5 Lakhs |
B.Sc (Hons) Community Science | Class 12 with 45% in PCM/PCB; ICAR AIEEA | INR 1.5 Lakhs |
M.Tech | B.Tech with 50%; GATE | INR 1.2 Lakhs |
MBA | Bachelor’s degree with 50%; CAT | INR 1.5 Lakhs |
MCA | Bachelor’s degree with 50%; University Entrance | INR 1.2 Lakhs |
M.Sc | Bachelor’s degree in Science with 50%; ICAR AIEEA PG | INR 1 Lakhs |
Ph.D | Master’s degree with 60%; University Entrance Test | INR 1.5 Lakhs |
B.V.Sc & AH | Class 12 with 50% in PCB; ICAR AIEEA | INR 2.5 Lakhs |
GBPUAT admissions are based on entrance examinations. Students seeking admission at GBPUAT must fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the university and appear for the relevant entrance examination. Interested students should follow the below-mentioned criteria for GBPUAT admissions:
If Admissions Are Based on Entrance Examination:
GBPUAT provides on-campus, off-campus, and internship opportunities to all its students through its placement cell. The university has a strong placement record with top recruiters from various industries. The placements for 2025 has not been released yet. Once it is released, it will be updated. Meanwhile, candidates can check the previous year's placement data. As per the GBPUAT Placement report 2024, a total of 745 students placed in top notch companies. GBPUAT placement statistics for 2024 are as follows:
Particulars | Placement Statistics 2024 |
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Placement Rate | 70% |
Highest Package | INR 50 LPA |
Average Package | INR 4.5 LPA |
Median Package | INR 4 LPA |
No. of Offers | 800+ |
No. of Students Placed | 745 |
No. of Companies Visited | 150+ |
Top recruiters for graduates from GBPUAT are given below:
TCS | Infosys | Wipro |
Accenture | Amazon | IBM |
HDFC Bank | ICICI Bank | Syngenta |
Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT), Pantnagar, cutoff 2025 will be released in July 2025 on the official website (gbpuat.ac.in). Cutoff ranks/marks are the minimum scores required for admission to various undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral programs. GBPUAT accepts the Pantnagar University Entrance Exam (GBPUAT Entrance Exam) for UG (B.Sc, B.F.Sc, B.V.Sc), PG (M.Sc, M.F.Sc, MCA), and Ph.D. programs, JEE Main for B.Tech, GATE for M.Tech, and CAT/CMAT for MBA/MBA (Agribusiness). Candidates can check the expected GBPUAT cutoff for 2025 and previous year cutoffs below.
The GBPUAT B.Tech JEE Main cutoff 2025 will be released on the official website or through the Uttarakhand Technical University (UTU) counselling portal. The cutoff for B.Tech programs is expected to range from 30,000–40,000 ranks for Computer Engineering in the general category. GBPUAT Expected cutoff for 2025:
Specialization | Expected Cutoff Rank (General Category) |
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Computer Engineering | 30,000–40,000 |
Agricultural Engineering | 40,000–50,000 |
Mechanical Engineering | 45,000–55,000 |
Civil Engineering | 50,000–60,000 |
GBPUAT is ranked among the top institutes in India and globally. The latest rankings of the college are as follows:
Ranking Body | Stream/Category | Rank 2024 |
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NIRF | Agriculture and Allied Sectors | 8 |
NIRF | University | 88 |
Outlook | Agriculture | 3 |
India Today | Agriculture | 5 |
The campus provides top-notch facilities for academic and extracurricular activities:
Library – 3,50,000 books, e-resources
Sports Complex – Facilities: football, cricket, swimming, gym
Hostels – Capacity 5000+, Non-AC rooms
Medical Facilities – On-campus hospital, emergency services
Innovation Hubs – Research labs, startup incubation center
GBPUAT Scholarships are available to meritorious and financially weak students. Scholarships offered at GBPUAT are as follows:
Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Scholarship Amount |
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Aziz A Siddiqui Scholarship | Meritorious UG students in Agriculture | INR 5,000 - 10,000 |
ICAR National Talent Scholarship | ICAR AIEEA toppers | INR 2,000/month |
UP Government Scholarship | SC/ST/OBC students | INR 4,000 - 20,000/year |
Dear Student,
With a rank of 1700, while belonging to the OBC category, securing admission to the BVSc at GB Pant University is quite challenging, as the cutoff scores for the OBC category are very high. It is not completely impossible, as it depends on category category-specific seat matrix, exam difficulty levels, etc. The cutoff scores vary every year for each category, and there is are chance that students can get a seat in the last counselling rounds. However, a rank lower than 1700 is more competitive, and students may get admission in the BVSc course last counselling rounds at GBPUAT under the OBC category.
Thank You!
Dear student, Yes, with 621 marks in CUET ICAR, you have very good chances of getting admission in B.Sc Agriculture in GB Pant University. For the general category, 621 marks is well above the cut-off. Generally, the cut-off for general category can range from 499 to 526 marks.
Dear student, The exact number of paid seats for OBC students with Uttarakhand domicile varies depending on the specific institution and program. However, generally, 27% of seats are reserved for OBC candidates in Uttarakhand, including both regular and payment seats. For example, in GBPUAT, 14% of seats are specifically reserved for OBC candidates. Additionally, 25% of seats in some universities like UPES are reserved for Uttarakhand domicile students. For more information, read GBPUAT Reservation Policy 2025: SC/ST/OBC & Uttarakhand Domicile Quota.
Dear Student,
Looking at the trends of previous year cutoffs for General category students, it is very difficult for you to get admission with an overall rank of 4467 in UG entrance examination. The usual cutoff for general category has always been between 1000-1100 to get admission at GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology. For more information related to cutoff marks, kindly click here.
Dear student, the GBPUAT counselling is yet to begin. Once the counselling begins and the first round is completed, and if any seats remain vacant, then only a schedule for the second round counselling will be declared on the official website. The GBPUAT Counselling 2025 is expected to begin in July.