Hostels

All Students are required to live in 23 hostels including 11 hostels for female students and one for married students with separate arrangements for post-graduate and undergraduate students. The Chief Warden / Dean Student Welfare may exempt students from living in the hostel with the permission of Vice-Chancellor or taking food in the hostel cafeteria under certain circumstances. There is a common room with a colored T.V., with cable facility, internet, music room, indoor games room and a library having selected books, magazines and news paper etc., besides courts for Volley Ball, Badminton, Basket Ball and Table Tennis in all the hostels. The hostel cafeteria is equipped with refrigerator, water cooler and utensils in adequate quantity. Each hostel Cafeteria is run and managed by the students on cooperative basis. The students are required to vacate the hostel rooms in the summer vacations to facilitate annual repairs and white washing etc. All students residing in the hostel are to abide by hostel and cafeteria regulations/ rules. Every hostel has one P&T telephone with incoming facility.

During the formal functions the students are expected to wear white shirts, white pants during the summer and University blazer (Bottle green colour) with tie during the winter. During tournaments and competitions, the students are expected to be in the proper kit.

Sports

The University lays great emphasis on the role of games and sports to keep the students physically efficient, mentally sound and socially well behaved. These activities are organized through the following 16 games and sports clubs under over all supervision of Dean Student Welfare and Incharge Physical Education.

The University provides sufficient games and sports materials to all the hostels as well as to the University teams at central ground.

• Play ground for field games
• Cemented Basketball Courts
• Cemented Badminton Courts
• Cricket Pitches
• Volleyball Courts
• Facilities for Indoor Games (Table Tennis, Chess & Carrom)

• Stadium with standard cinder track and equipped with adequate facilities for athletic events sufficient space for spectators.
• Gymnasium Hall with Indoor wooden floor Badminton court
• Table Tennis hall with anti–slipper floor
• Four multipurpose ground for Hockey, Football and Cricket
• Two cemented and One turf Cricket pitches
• Two cemented Basketball courts
• Four Volleyball courts
• Two cemented Tennis courts
• Billiards
• Multipurpose Indoor Sports Complex
• Building of Two Squash court

The students get ample opportunities for health competition in the form of Inter-Wing tournaments, Inter-batch tournament, Open University Championship and Inter-Hostel tournaments. These tournaments/ Championships also provide a basis for the selection of University teams, which are allowed to participate in Inter-Varsity competitions. At present, 16 games and sports clubs are functioning in the University. University has introduced six sports scholarships worth Rs. 800/- per student per month. Playing Kits and Track Suits are given to University Team Members at a subsidy of 50% and free of cost to medalist in Inter University Competitions.

Accounts of income & expenditure of the Pantnagar Staff Sports Club for the year 2024–25: Click Here

Staff Counsellor of Games & Sports for the year 2024-25: Click Here

Staff of Physical Education: Click Here

Events conducted on 55th University Annual Athletic Meet (M & W) 2022-23: Click Here

University Open Indoor Games (W) Championship 2022-23: Click Here

University Open Power Lifting Championship 2022-23: Click Here

University Open Lawn Tennis (M) knock out Championship 2022-23 was organized from 28-03-2023 to 30.03.2023 at Stevenson Stadium. Total 16 students participated in this championship. Final (Singles) was played between Sparsh Jain (55910, CB-I) and Asad Rehman (54634, CB-I). Sparsh Jain (55910, CB-I) won the match.

University Badminton (M&W) Championship was organized from 28-03-2023 to 31-03-2023 Total 60 participants participated in this championship. Winners and Runners are as follows:-

The University Inter hostel Kho-Kho tournament for the year 2022-23 organized from 25-04-2023 to 28-04-2023. Total 11 teams from different hostels participated in this knock out tournament. Final Match was played between C.B. I & C.B. II Bhawan. C.B. I won the Final Match.

University Inter hostel Basketball (W) tournament for the year 2022-23, was organized from 03-04-2023 to 07-04-2023 in which all the 10 Hostels participated. Final was played on 07-04-2023 between Gandhi Bhawan and Yamunotri Bhawan. Gandhi Bhawan won the final match.

University Inter hostel Indoor games (M) Championship was organized from 29.03.2023. Total 50 students participated in this Tournament. Winners and Runners are as follows:-

University Inter hostel Volleyball tournament for the year 2022-23 organized from 19-04-2023 to 25-04-2023. Total 10 teams from different hostels participated in this knock out tournament. Final Match was played between Subhash Bhawan & Gandhi Bhawan. Subhash Bhawan won the Final Match.

The University Inter hostel Kho-Kho tournament for the year 2022-23 organized from 25-04-2023 to 28-04-2023. Total 10 teams from different hostels participated in this knock out tournament. Final Match was played between Gandhi Bhawan & Subhash Bhawan. Subhash Bhawan Bhawan won the Final Match.

University Inter Hostel Table Tennis (W) Championship 2022-23 was organized from 19-04-2023 to 24-04-2023 at Stevenson Stadium. Total 20 students participated in this championship. All matches were played on knock out basis. The results are given below:-

University Inter Hostel Table Tennis (M) Championship 2022-23 was organized from 24-12-2022 to 29-12-2021 at Stevenson Stadium. Total 26 students participated in this championship. All matches were played on knock out basis. The results are given below:-

University Inter hostel Yoga (M) Championship 2022-23 was organized on 06.12.2022 at Stevenson Stadium. The results are:-

University Inter hostel Yoga (M) Championship 2022-23 was organized on 05.12.2022 at Stevenson Stadium. The results are:-

University Inter hostel Kabaddi (M) tournament for the year 2022-23 was organized from 25.04.2023 to 27.04.2023 in which all the 07 Hostels participated. Final was played on 27.04.2023 between V.S. Bhawan and S.J. Bhawan. V.S. Bhawan won the Inter hostel Kabaddi (M) tournament for the year 2022-23 by 40-35. Best player of the tournament was Bhavesh Singh Bani, of Tagore Bhawan.

University Inter hostel Volleyball (M) tournament for the year 2022-23 was organized from 18.04.2023 to 21.04.2023 in which all the 10 Hostels participated. Final was played on 21.04.2023 between Tagore Bhawan and Nehru Bhawan. S.J. Bhawan won the Inter hostel Volleyball (M) tournament for the year 2022-23 by 25-19, 23-25, 25-22, 25-20. Best player of the tournament was Mr. Anubhav Pandey, of Nehru Bhawan.

University Inter hostel cricket (M) tournament for the year 2022-23 was organized from 17-12-2022 to 25-12-2022 in which all the 11 Hostels participated. Final was played between Shivalik Bhawan and CBI. Shivalik Bhawan won the Inter hostel cricket (M) tournament for the year 2022-23.

University Inter hostel cricket (W) tournament for the year 2022-23 was organized from 17-12-2022 to 25-12-2022 in which all the 10 Hostels participated. Final was played between Kasturba Bhawan and Sarojini Bhawan. Sarojini Bhawan won the Inter hostel cricket (M) tournament for the year 2022-23.

University Inter hostel Basketball (M) tournament for the year 2022-23, was organized from 05.04.2023 to 07.04.2023 in which all the 10 Hostels participated. Final was played between V.S. Bhawan and S.J. Bhawan. V.S. Bhawan won the Inter hostel Basketball (M) tournament for the year 2022-23.

University Inter hostel Kabaddi (W) tournament for the year 2022-23 was organized from 15.03.2023 to 22.03.2023 in which all the 10 Hostels participated. Final was played between Gandhi Bhawan and Subhash Bhawan. Gandhi Bhawan won the Inter hostel Kabaddi (W) tournament for the year 2022-23.

On the auspicious occasion of the Foundation Day of the country's first agricultural university, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, a 'Run for University' was organized on 17.11.2022 at 7:40 a.m. from the Stevenson Stadium of the Physical Education Section to Gandhi Park. All students, staff, teachers, officers, deans, directors and staff members of the university participated enthusiastically and in large numbers in this run. Monogram-printed caps of the university were distributed free of cost to all participants of the run. Thereafter, Dean Student Welfare Dr. Brijesh Singh and Incharge Physical Education Dr. Poonam Tyagi welcomed the chief guest, Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Dr. Manmohan Singh Chauhan, and also welcomed all the deans, directors, officers, staff and campus residents of the university to participate in the said race. The chief guest, Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Manmohan Singh Chauhan, extended congratulations and best wishes on the University Foundation Day to all the officers, teachers, students, staff and campus residents participating in the race and flagged off the 'Run for University'.

For the first time in the Physical Education Section of G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, a Yashti (staff/lathi) training camp was organized from 14 March 2023 to 18 March 2023 with the objective of self-defence among the university's female students.

At the inaugural ceremony of the said camp on 14 March 2023, Dean Student Welfare Dr. Brijesh Singh welcomed the chief guest, Registrar Dr. Deepa Vinay. The chief guest Registrar Dr. Deepa Vinay and Dean Student Welfare Dr. Brijesh Singh lit the lamp, after which the chief guest declared the camp open. In the said Yashti training camp, trainer Ku. Kajal imparted Yashti training to the university's female students, apprising them of self-defence techniques and strategies, in which about 300 female students participated daily.

At the closing ceremony held on 18 March 2023, Dean Student Welfare Dr. Brijesh Singh welcomed Dr. Malvika Das, Dean, College of Fisheries. Dr. Malvika Das, Dean, College of Fisheries, and trainer Ku. Kajal were honoured with mementoes presented by Dean Student Welfare Dr. Brijesh Singh and Incharge Physical Education Dr. Poonam Tyagi. Incharge Physical Education Dr. Poonam Tyagi welcomed and thanked the chief guest Dr. Malvika Das, Dean Student Welfare Dr. Brijesh Singh, all deans, officers, games staff counsellors, hostel wardens, assistant wardens, university female students and the staff present at the closing ceremony.

For the first time in the Physical Education Section of G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, a sports competition was organized on 29 August, the birthday of the great Indian hockey player, world-renowned as the 'Wizard of Hockey', Padma Bhushan Bharat Khel Ratna Late Major Dhyan Chand, on the occasion of National Sports Day.

Dr. Poonam Tyagi, Incharge Physical Education and Co-Dean Student Welfare, welcomed the chief guest Dr. Brijesh Singh and the university's teachers, officers, students and staff. Dean Student Welfare Dr. Brijesh Singh lit the lamp and, after offering flowers at the statue of Late Major Dhyan Chand, was introduced to the participants. Incharge Physical Education Dr. Poonam Tyagi gave information about his life and inspired everyone to adopt sports in their lives.

Thereafter, from 5:30 p.m., hockey, volleyball (M & W) and tug-of-war (M & W) competitions began between the university students and staff. In the tug-of-war (M & W) competition, the university students defeated the staff, and in volleyball the university staff defeated the students, while in hockey a friendly match was held among the students.

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of the Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar organized a National Unity Run in the Physical Education Section from the stadium to Gandhi Park at 7:00 a.m. on 31 October 2022, which was flagged off by the chief guest Registrar Dr. A.K. Shukla. A very large number of participants including various officers, staff members, students and hostel wardens of the university took part in the said run.

On this occasion, in his address, Dean Student Welfare Dr. Brijesh Singh described the great works of the Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and inspired everyone to follow his ideals, and expressed gratitude to all participants and staff. The chief guest offered flowers at the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and addressed the participants of the said run.

Societies

Extra-Curricular Activities & Student Welfare

College of Technology to celebrate Diamond Jubilee Celebrations organized a University Level Debate Competition on 3-4 December 2022 at PCT Conference Hall. The Branch Chapters “SPRINKLER-THE BRANCH CHAPTER OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINERING” and “NIRMAAN-THE BRANCH CHAPTER OF CIVIL ENGINEERING” were assigned the task of coordinating the event. Students from all the colleges in the University participated in the debate competition. The debate was conducted in both English and Hindi. The topics for the debate were: Will Genetic Engineering permanently change our society? Is UPI beneficial? Each speaker was allotted time of 4 minutes to present their views and rebuttal round was allotted 1 minute with no cross questioning allowed. The speaker was open to be questioned by all. The special guests invited for the debate were Dr. Neeraj Bisht, Staff Counselor, Engineering and Technology Society and Dr. Sanjeev Suman, Staff Counselor, NIRMAAN. The English debate was held on 3 December 2022. The jury panel were Dr. A.K. Pratihar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dr. Shikha Goswami, Department of Information Technology, Dr. Sanjeev Suman, Department of Civil Engineering and Dr. Abhishek Yadav, Department of Electrical Engineering. There were 2 rounds held for each topic. 9 students each spoke for the motion and against the motion on the topic “Is UPI really beneficial?” and 8 spoke for the motion and 7 against the motion on the topic “Will Genetic Engineering permanently change our society?”

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On the occasion of Diamond jubilee Celebration (65th anniversary) of Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, the Computer Engineering Department organised two events namely The Gamers League and Technovation, a technical quiz and coding competition. TECHNOVATION, a technical quiz and coding competition. The first round was the preliminary round where participants were tested based on their general aptitude, logical reasoning and basics of programming and the second round was a coding round. GAMER'S LEAGUE, was a fun gaming event that consisted of 2 exciting games namely, Counter Strike- Global Offensive and Tekken 3. On 26th November at 3pm, the event was inaugurated by Dr. Devendra Kumar, Dr. P.S. Mehar, Dr Ajeet Kumar, Dr. Vinod Baliyaan, by cutting the ribbon, which filled the atmosphere with zest and enthusiasm. These events were organized on two consecutive days, i.e. 26th and 27th of November 2022. Yash Rastogi, Computer Engineering (3rd year) secured first position, Rahul Kumaiya, Information technology (2nd year) was second while Yash Karakoti, Computer Engineering (3rd year) was third in Technovation. The finalists of Tekken were Vikas Mehra and Divyanshu Semwal and they had a very intense match in which Vikas Mehra was the winner. The finals of Counter Strike Global Offensive was between the teams, One MS and Fast Fraggers in which One MS emerged out as the winner. At the end of the event the Head of Department, Dr. S.D Samantharay, Staff Counsellor of Interface Dr. P.K Mishra presented the award to the winners.

On the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee celebration of College of Technology, GBPUAT, Pantnagar; PLEXUS, the Branch Chapter of the Department of Information Technology successfully organised two events. Viz. Hackathon: The Technical Quiz, and, e-Battleground: The Online Gaming Event. These events were organized on the 26th and 27th of November 2022 in the Department of Information Technology, College of Technology, GBPUAT, Pantnagar. These events were planned and executed under the supervision of Dr. Subodh Prasad, Assistant Professor ITD as well as staff counsellor ITD, and Head ITD Nomi. Dr. Ajit Kumar. These event has been successful only with the guidance of the our Honourable Dean Madam, Prof. (Dr.) Alaknanda Ashok.

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Student Achievements

Heartiest Congratulations to Our Outstanding Alumni & their Proud Parents on their Selection in Civil Services Examination

Social & Cultural Events

Detailed Report of COLOSSEUM (The National level Technical Fest 2023)

Liberal Education

Liberal Education programme/activities aims at the overall physical and mental development of the students and provid them opportunities to inculcate confidence and maturity among themselves. It also aims in development of specific talents and in giving opportunities to learn other national and foreign languages. All Programmes running under Liberal Education are non-gradial. The programmes are French, German, Punjabi, Hindi, Tamil Languages, Personality Development, Physical Fitness and Yoga (For Boys and Girls separately), Education in Human Values Programme, Music & Dance, Drawing and Art and Painting, Dynamic parenting.

Faculty associated with Liberal Education

National Service Scheme

In the National Service Scheme, each student participates to earn two credits during his degree programme either by attending a 10days special camp organized in the adopted colony and completing 240 hours in two years in regular activities. This work is supervised by Coordinator, N.S.S. Students are required to work in villages under this scheme.

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National Cadet Corps (NCC)

N.C.C. was established in one company of National cadet corps is being run on the campus. Those registering for N.C.C. have to do it continuously for two semesters to earn N.C.C. 'B' certificates. A NCC 'Remount Veterinary Core' is established in 2003-2004 for the students of the College of Veterinary Medicines & Animal Science. A N.C.C. Air wing is also established recently in 2004-2005 for exposure of University students.

1 UK Air Sqn.NCC was raised at Pantnagar in 2008 as the first air squadron in the (UK) Uttarakhand Directorate. The main office is located at the Stevenson Stadium GBPUA&T, Pantnagar with a technical office subordinate to it located at Aeromodelling section, Pantnagar.

The commanding officer has been playing the role of a guiding institution and provides vision for execution of motto of NCC "UNITY AND DISCIPLINE" with the present responsibility on the shoulders of Grp.Capt. A.K Chauhan with support of a Posted Instructional (PI) Staff which provides training to cadets.

G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar is a sub-unit of 1 UK Air Sqn. NCC.

The Students from the colleges in the University are enrolled in the unit has a strength of 100 cadets who are given NCC training under the guidance of Dr. Ajeet Pratap Singh, Caretaker officer (CTO) of the sub-unit.

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SPIC MACAY, Pantnagar Chapter

SPIC MACAY stands for Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth. This society was initially found by Dr. Kiran Seth, a Padma Shri awardee and a professor at IIT Delhi. We intend to enrich the quality of education by increasing awareness about Indian heritage and culture particularly among the youths of the nation. It focuses on imbibing the values associated. With the hope that the beauty, grace, values, and wisdom embodied in these arts will influence one's way of life and thinking and inspire them to become a better human being, the society seeks to inspire youth by exposing them to the mysticism contained in the rich and diverse cultural tapestry of Indian and World Heritage.

The SPIC MACAY Pantnagar Chapter was registered on 24th January, 1980 at the Pantnagar University. At present Dr. Anuj Tewari, Asstt. Prof., Veterinary Microbiology is the coordinator of the society. Every year, we organise various programs with the objective of boosting the Indian culture and it's legacy. Some of the events organised in the previous years are Parampara, the Heritage fair which aims at promoting the local culture through annual stalls set up at kisan mela, Pantnagar. Local vendors and artisans are given the opportunity to make the youths aware of their traditions through the products they sell and their folk tales. Prastuti, the artistic evening witnesses great performers and Padma Shri awardee artists from all over the country, gracing the stage with their presence. In previous years our society hosted M.F. Hussain, Dr. Malbika Mitra, padamshree Smt. Ranjana Gauhar among other distinguished guests. The society also hosts Dharohar, a national level literary and cultural fest comprising of various events like vaividhya the open air event, parivesh the ethnic ramp show, jhanak the dance competition, antarbodh the debate competition, raga the music competition etc receiving hundreds of students from the University and from the other parts of the nation as well.

In the year 2023 SPIC MACAY Pantnagar Chapter organized Prastuti-the Artist evening which were performed by Dr. Hitu Mishra and Master Samyak Parashar.