Dr YSR. Horticultural University, formerly Andhra Pradesh Horticultural University is a state university located at Venkataramannagudem, near Tadepalligudem in West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It was established in 2007 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh and focuses on education and research of horticultural science. Admission to undergraduate courses is done on the basis of AP EAMCET, ICAR AIEEA, HORTICET and admission to postgraduate course is done through ICAR AIEEA PG. Candidates can check below the courses offered by the university, their seat intake and the fee structure.
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Courses offered at Dr. YSR Horticultural University
Dr YSR Horticultural University offers following UG, PG and Ph.D courses.
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture
- Diploma in Horticulture
- M.Sc. Horticulture
- Ph.D. Horticulture
List of Colleges
Dr. YSR Horticultural University has its own colleges as well as some private colleges affiliated to it. Below is the list of all colleges affiliated to Dr YSR University.
List of Horticultural college of the university
- College of Horticulture, Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District.
- College of Horticulture, Parvathipuram, Vizianagaram District.
- College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta, Kadapa District.
- College of Horticulture, Chinnalatarapi, Prakasam District.
List of private Horticultural college affiliated to the university
- Sri Krishna Devaraya College of Horticultural Sciences,
- Ananthapuramu, Ananthapuramu District.
- J.C.Diwakar Reddy Horticultural College, Anantapuram District.
- Kadiri Babu Rao College of Horticulture, C S Purm, Prakasam District.
- N.S. College of Horticultural Sciences, Darimadugu Village, Markapur Mandal, Prakasam District.
HORTICET
HORTICET – Horticulture Common Entrance test is a state level examination which is conducted by Dr.Y.S.R. Horticultural University in short Dr. YSRHU Venkataramannagudem. Dr. YSR Horticulture University conducts this test every year for intake of the candidates in undergraduate horticulture programme of B.Sc. This examination opens a pathway for the aspirants to get admission in the 4 year B.Sc. (Hons.) programme of Horticulture.
AP EAMCET
AP EAMCET is AP Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test is held for various courses like Engineering, Agriculture and Medical which is conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada (JNTU). AP EAMCET is a national level entrance examination which is conducted to offer admission into various undergraduate professional courses available at various Universities/ Private colleges in the state of Andhra Pradesh (AP). The candidates who have qualified or will qualify the 10+2 exam are eligible to fill the AP EAMCET Application Form.
THE AP EAMCET is a Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) type exam. The duration of the exam will be of 3 hours, where you have to answer 160 questions. every question will have 4 options out of which only one will be the correct option, however, there shall be no negative marking for incorrect answer. Hence it is advised to attempt all questions to increase your marks.
ICAR AIEEA UG
AIEEA UG – All India Entrance Examination is a national level entrance examination which is conducted for the students who want to pursue undergraduate programmes under the Agricultural field. AIEEA is conducted by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) through AIEEA UG, the candidates are offered admission in courses such as B.Sc (Hons) Forestry, B.Sc (Hons) Community Science, B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, B.Tech Food Technology, etc.
It is a national level entrance exam in which questions are based on official ICAR exam syllabus. ICAR AIEEA is a Computer Based Test. The examination will be of 2½ hour. For every correct answer, candidates will be awarded 04 marks, for every incorrect answer 01 mark will be deducted from the total score.
ICAR AIEEA PG
ICAR AIEEA PG – It is national level exam conducted in online mode. Candidates who have passed five/four/six degree programme from any recognized university are eligible to apply. The time duration allotted to students for computer based test is 150 minutes. Candidates get a +4 for each correct answer and -1 for each wrong answer.The exam will be conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) in 2020.
Fee structure at Dr. YSR Horticultural University
Candidates can check below the fee structure for undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma courses at Dr. YSR Horticultural University for the session 2019 – 20
B.Sc. (Hons) course
- University fee –Rs. 85, 995
- Non University fee – Rs. 84,752
- Other fee – Rs. 13,960
Diploma in Horticulture
- University fee – Rs. 8855
- Non University fee – Rs. 14326
- Other fee –Rs. 8430
M.Sc. Horticulture
- University fee – Rs. 52485
- Non University fee – Rs. 43176
- Other fee –Rs. 14315
PhD. Horticulture
- University fee – Rs. 83730
- Non University fee – Rs. 69394
- Other fee –Rs. 14315
Seat Distribution
Candidates can check below the UG and PG seat distribution among various colleges of Dr. YSR Horticultural University and its affiliated colleges.
For UG course
List of colleges of DR. YSR Horticultural University | Intake of seats |
1. College of Horticulture, Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District. | 130 |
2. College of Horticulture, Parvathipuram, Vizianagaram District. | 50 |
3. College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta, Kadapa District. | 70 |
4. College of Horticulture, Chinnalatarapi, Prakasam District. | 50 |
List of colleges affiliated to Dr.YSRHU (Private) | |
1. Sri Krishna Devaraya College of Horticultural Sciences,Ananthapuramu, Ananthapuramu District. | 60 |
2. J.C.Diwakar Reddy Horticultural College, Anantapuram District. | 60 |
3. Kadiri Babu Rao College of Horticulture, C S Purm, Prakasam District. | 60 |
4. N.S. College of Horticultural Sciences, Darimadugu Village, Markapur Mandal, Prakasam District. | 60 |
For PG course
College wise seats distribution
M.Sc. (Horticulture)
S.No. | Major Field | Total seats |
1 | College of Horticulture, Venkataramannagudem | 28 |
2 | College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta | 20 |
Sub total | 48* | |
Others | 14 | |
Total | 62 |
About Dr. YNR Horticultural University
The University started functioning from 2007 and is the second horticulture university in the country. The university runs on Land grant pattern followed in USA with emphasis on education research and extension of horticulture. Dr YNR Horticultural University presently has 7 Horticultural colleges, 9 Horticulture polytechnics, 17 Research stations and 4 krishi vigyan Kendra in the state of Andhra pradesh.
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