There is a state institution called Dr. YSR Horticultural institution In Tadepalligudem, Andhra Pradesh. It was founded in 2007 with the mission of providing qualified applicants with horticultural education and training. At its affiliated institutes, University offers UG, graduate, and doctorate courses in the field of horticulture.
2 YSR-affiliated institutes, Horticulture College & Research Institute in Venkataramannagudem and Horticulture College & Research Institute in Anantharajupet, provide B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. programs. In addition to these 2 establishments, the College of Horticulture offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs. Under M.Sc. programs, a number of specialisations are available, including plantation, medicinal, and aromatic crops; fruit and vegetable science; floriculture and landscape architecture; and spices.
Admissions 2023 for B.Sc
A full-time B.Sc. (Horticulture) program is available at University through its connected colleges and university department.Candidates with a diploma or a 12th pass may apply for admission.
The AP EAMCET, AIEEA (for 15% of the seats), and HORTICET (for 15% of the seats reserved for diploma holders) will be used to select the candidates. While there are no minimum requirements for reserve categories, candidates seeking admission through the AP EAMCET must receive at least 25% of the possible marks in the exam.
YSRHU HORTICET Pattern: There are 200 multiple-choice questions in the 2-hour HORTICET exam. Telugu will be the medium of instruction for the test.
Courses | Disciplines | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
B.Sc (Hons.) | Horticulture | Candidates who have passed 12th examination with Physical Sciences or Biological or Natural Science from a recognized board | Marks in AP EAMCET/ AIEEA/ HORTICET |
Diploma | Horticulture | Pass in Class with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PH) in aggregate |
Important points
Application Procedure 2022 at University
In order to fill 15 of the available seats (47 for government-aided colleges and 36 for private colleges), the HORTICET exam is held. The steps listed below can be used to complete the HORTICET application form:
1. Get the application form from the university's official website.
2. Send the completed application form to any nationalised bank, together with the application fee of INR 650 (INR 325 for SC/ST/PH). Make sure the cheque is made out to "Comptroller, The YSR Horticultural University, payable at Tadepalligudem."
3. Forward the completed application, DD, and additional documents to:
The Registrar, Dr.Y.S.R Horticultural University,
Venkataramannagudem-534101
Admissions 2023 for M.Sc and Ph.D. Programe
University offers admittance to PG and research programs in addition to UG studies. The Master of Science program offers a number of specialisations.
The M.Sc. program lasts for 2 years, while the Ph.D. program takes 6 years to finish. There are 26 and 6 seats available for the M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs, respectively. The following qualifications apply to M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs:
Courses | Disciplines | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
M.Sc | Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, Floriculture and Landscape Architecture and Spices, Plantation, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops | Candidates must have a graduate degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university | Entrance test and Counselling |
Ph.D. | Horticulture | A master’s degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university will be required to admit candidates to Ph.D. programme | Entrance test and Counselling |
Before the due date, eligible candidates must make sure they meet all the requirements and submit their applications in the appropriate manner. Take a printout of the application form after downloading it. Carefully fill out the application form and send it with two envelopes that are self-addressed, containing your pin code, and postage stamps of INR 5 on each.
To the following address, send the completed application form, Demand Draft, and any required certifications.
Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University's registrar
Office of Administration, Venkataramannagudem
Close to 534101 Tadepalligudem
The results of the entrance exam will be used to determine which candidates to accept into the M.Sc. or Ph.D. programs. Those who pass the entrance exam will be invited to a counselling session, often known as a personal interview session. The results of the personal interview and the entrance exam scores will be taken into account when creating the final list. The institute will therefore be allocated appropriately. The following will be the specific criterion for selection:
The Selection shall be based on the following weightage for M.Sc programme:
The Selection shall be based on the following weightage for PhD programme: