The Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry is situated in the famous district of Solan in the Himachal Pradesh area. It can be accessed through the use of bus and tram services and one can also use train and taxi services in order to reach university on time. The university came into existence in the year 1985. It is primarily devoted to the study of forestry sciences and is named after YS Parmar who was one of the famous architects of modern India. The curriculum of study offered at the university is one that is fairly advanced and the faculty members at the university are known to be highly proficient in the subjects that they teach. The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission of India as a centre with the potential for excellence. Department: The following are the important faculties or departments of the university: Department of Basic Sciences Department of Social Sciences Department of Soil Sciences and Water Management Department of Tr