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University of Poonch Rawalakot (UPR), Rawalakot
About Us
The University of Poonch is one of the public sector universities situated in Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. The University of Poonch has 3 different campuses. The main campus is the Rawalakot Campus, the other campuses are the Kahuta campus, and the Mong campus. At the present time, the university has 26 departments and 7 faculties respectively. The mission of the University of Poonch is to erect a foundation for the educational opening under practical environment to get the best benefits for getting an idea of self-reliance, sagacity, ethics, human potentials for the betterment of knowledge, skills development, and intellectuals to serve and support the society for the amelioration of nation and humanity.
The goal of the University of Poonch, Rawalakot is to be the leading center of brilliance by embracing effective strategies and research while nourishing the positive cultural and historical values of the division. The University of Poonch is affiliated with Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council. The main campus of the University of Poonch Rawalakot is present in the heart of Poonch district, Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The valley of Rawalakot owns the fabulous beauty of mind-blowing scenes in the foothills of lower Himalayans. The snowy peaks of the mountains cuddling the clouds and lush green valleys provide a clear picture of heaven on earth. The pleasant weather in hot weather makes the “University of Poonch” the most attractive venue for educational and research activities.

University of Poonch, Rawalakot – Admissions, Departments & Scholarships
Application Forms and Prospectuses for the admissions can be obtained individually against deposit slip of worth Rs 1300/- through authorized HBL Challan present at the main campus as well as at some branches of HBL. Candidates have to deposit Rs. 500/- i.e entry test fee for B.Sc.(Electrical Engineering) / BS(CS)/BS Software Engineering and will have to show the deposit slip at the time of the Entry Test. Students who want to apply in more than one category will have to give additional charges of Rs.300 for each discipline.
Selection Criteria for Undergraduates
→12-years of field related education passed with at least a second division from any registered institution.
→50% marks in the entry test.
Selection Criteria for Graduate Programs
→16-years of education with at least a second division with an aggregate 45% in the annual system and 2.5 CGPA in the semester system.
→50% marks in the entry test.
Faculty of Agriculture
Department of Agronomy
Programs | B.Sc (Hons) | M.Sc (Hons) | Ph.D |
Agronomy | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Department of Entomology
Programs | B.Sc (Hons) | M.Sc (Hons) | Ph.D |
Entomology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Department of Food u0026amp; Science Technology
Programs | B.Sc (Hons) | M.Sc (Hons) | Ph.D |
Agriculture | ✔ | ||
Human Nutrition & Diebetes (HND) | ✔ | ||
Food & Science Technology | ✔ | ✔ |
Department of Horticulture
Programs | B.Sc (Hons) | M.Sc (Hons) | Ph.D |
Agriculture | ✔ | ||
Horticulture | ✔ | ✔ |
Department of Agricultural Economics
Programs | B.Sc (Hons) | M.A/M.Sc | Ph.D |
Agriculture Economics | ✔ |
Department of Plant Pathology
Programs | B.Sc (Hons) | M.Sc (Hons) | Ph.D |
Agriculture | ✔ | ||
Plant Pathology | ✔ |
Department of Plant Breeding u0026amp; Molecular Genetics
Programs | B.Sc (Hons) | M.Sc (Hons) | Ph.D |
Agriculture | ✔ | ||
Plant Breeding & Molecular Genetics (PB&MG) | ✔ | ✔ |
Department of Soil u0026amp; Environmental Sciences (SES)
Programs | B.Sc (Hons) | M.Sc (Hons) | Ph.D |
Agriculture, Soil & Environmental Sciences (SES) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Faculty of Basic & Applied Sciences
Department of Computer Sciences u0026amp; Information Technolgy
Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | Ph.D |
Computer Science | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Software Engineering | ✔ |
Department of Chemistry
Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | Ph.D |
Chemistry | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Department of Physics
Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | Ph.D |
Physics | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Department of Zoology
Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | Ph.D |
Zoology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Department of Mathematics
Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | Ph.D |
Mathematics | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Department of Botany
Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | Ph.D |
Botany | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Department of Geology
Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | Ph.D |
Geology | ✔ |
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Department of Electrical Engineering
Programs | B.Sc (04 years) | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | Ph.D |
Electrical Engineering | ✔ |
Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences
Department of Eastern Medicine u0026amp; Surgery
Programs | BS (05 Years) | MS/M.Phil | Ph.D |
Eastern Medicine & Surgery (EMS) | ✔ |
Department of Pharmacy
Programs | BS (05 years) | MS/M.Phil | Ph.D |
Pharmacy | ✔ |
Faculty of Management, Humanities & Social Sciences
Department of Business Administration
Programs | BBA | M.Sc | MBA | Ph.D |
Business Administration | ✔ | ✔ (3.5 years) |
Department of Commerence
Programs | B.Com | M.Com (Hons) | Ph.D |
Commerce | ✔ | ✔ |
Department of Economics
Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | Ph.D |
Economics | ✔ |
Department of English
Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | Ph.D |
English | ✔ |
Department of Sociology
Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | Ph.D |
Sociology | ✔ |
Department of Psychology
Programs | BS | M.A/M.Sc | MS/M.Phil | Ph.D |
Faculty of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Department of Veterinary Sciences
Programs | DVM | MS/M.Phil | Ph.D |
Veterinary Medicine | ✔ |
Department of Pathobiology
Programs | DVM | MS/M.Phil | Ph.D |
Veterinary Medicine | ✔ |
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Programs | DVM | MS/M.Phil | Ph.D |
Veterinary Medicine | ✔ |
Department of Livestock and Poultry Production
Programs | DVM | MS/M.Phil | Ph.D |
Veterinary Medicine | ✔ |
The University Of Poonch offers financial assistance to the needy and poor candidates. Merit-based scholarships are also offered for the deserving students. The details of the scholarships can be taken from the Administration office and the registration is online-based.
– HEC Need-Based Scholarship
– Merit-Based Scholarship
– Student Welfare Fund
– HBL Platinum Scholarship
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The University of Poonch has a good position in the field of research in various disciplines like veterinary, medical and IT, etc. It stands among top public sector universities and the faculty members have a lot of publications with a good impact factor in the best journals of the world.
The University of Poonch, Rawalakot campus conducts seminars and workshops on many topics and projects, for students and the teachers as well. Scholars are invited to present on their specialized topics. Faculty and students are welcome to attend and see their work, and students learn a lot. Workshops and conferences are held in departments relating to the new developments in science.