Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay College of Horticulture and Forestry

Overview and History

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay College of Horticulture & Forestry (PDUCH&F) was established in 2018 as a constituent college of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU), Pusa. Situated at Piprakothi in East Champaran, Bihar, the college was founded to meet the growing demand for specialized education in horticulture and forestry—two crucial sectors in Bihar’s agrarian landscape. With a focus on experiential learning and region-specific research, the college follows the land-grant model integrating teaching, research, and extension activities for holistic agricultural development

Affiliation and Recognition

PDUCH&F operates under the aegis of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, a leading institution under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India. The academic programs and curriculum structure are framed in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), including full adoption of the 6th Deans’ Committee Recommendations for undergraduate education.

Vision

To become a center of excellence in horticulture and forestry education, fostering sustainable development, innovation, and rural empowerment.

Mission

• To impart quality education and practical training in horticulture and
• To promote sustainable, climate-resilient agricultural practices through research and
• To empower youth with knowledge, skills, and entrepreneurial abilities for self-reliance and rural development

Goals

• Develop skilled human resources for national and global needs in horticulture and forestry.
• Strengthen interdisciplinary research capabilities addressing regional agro-ecological challenges
• Foster entrepreneurship and innovation through industry-academia linkage.
• Promote integrated and environmentally sound farming systems.

Objectives

• To offer ICAR-compliant undergraduate degree programs in horticulture and forestry.
• To facilitate hands-on learning through well-equipped labs, farms, and nurseries.
• To conduct region-specific, need-based research in horticultural and forestry crops.
• To collaborate with government agencies, NGOs, and industries for knowledge dissemination.
• To promote economically viable, eco-friendly practices in agroforestry and horticulture.
• To engage students in community outreach and technology transfer through extension programs.

• PDUCH&F offers four-year undergraduate degree programmes namely B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture and B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry. The approved intake capacity is 50+5=55 students for B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture and 30+3=33 students for B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry.
• All undergraduate course curricula are being offered as per the recommendations of the 6th Dean’s Committee Report, implemented since the academic year, 2025. 
• The B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture programme offers two Experiential Learning Programmes (ELPs), namely “Commercial Horticulture” with 10 (0+10) credit hours and “Processing of Fruits and Vegetables for Value Addition” with 10 (0+10) credit hours, aimed to develop practical skills and  entrepreneurship among students.
• Similarly, the B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry programme offers two Experiential Learning Programmes, namely “Raising Quality Planting Materials for forest regeneration” with 5 (0+5) credit hrs. and “Product and Marketing of high value forest produce” with 5(0+5) credit hrs. focusing on skill enhancement, self-employment and entrepreneurial development in the forestry sector.
• The college is well equipped with smart classrooms, modern laboratories, and well-developed Horticulture and Forestry research farms, providing students with quality teaching, research exposure, and hands-on practical learning opportunities.
• The examination and evaluation system follows an assessment pattern comprising 50% internal assessment and 50% external assessment.

Eligibility Criteria for Admission:

1. Both male and female candidates are eligible for admission to the undergraduate programmes.
2. Candidates are selected through the ICAR–CUET (UG) examination conducted on an All India basis as per the norms prescribed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
3. The minimum eligibility qualification is Intermediate in Science (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board/university with any one of the following subject combinations:
       • Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) or
       • Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) or
       • Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology (PCMB) or
       • Intermediate (Agriculture).
4. Final admission is subject to verification of original documents and fulfillment of eligibility norms at the time of counseling/admission.

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Infrastructure and Facilities

Plant Protection laboratory	Soil Science Laboratory
Fruit Science Laboratory	Forestry Laboratory
Post Harvest Technology Laboratory	Auditorium
Classroom	Library
Boys Hostel	Girls Hostel