Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry is considered one of the top agricultural universities in India, especially in the field of horticulture and forestry education and research. However, the university's ranking can vary depending on the ranking methodology and the ranking agency.

Some of the notable rankings and recognitions received by the university in recent years are:

• Ranked 66th among universities in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2021.

• Ranked 12th among agricultural universities in India by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in 2020.

• Received the Sardar Patel Outstanding Institution Award from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research in 2019.

• Awarded the Best State Agricultural University Award by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research in 2017.

It is worth noting that rankings are not the only factor to consider while evaluating the quality of an institution. Factors such as the infrastructure, faculty, research output, industry collaborations, and student outcomes also play a crucial role in determining the overall quality of education and research at an institution.