Dr. YSR Horticultural University Admission 2023: Courses, Fees, Eligibility, Application Form. Selection Process

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Dr. YSR Horticultural University is a state university located in Tadepalligudem, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2007 with the motto of imparting education and training in horticulture to eligible candidates. Dr. YSR Horticultural University offers UG, PG and Ph.D courses in the field of Horticulture at various institutes affiliated to it.

B.Sc, M.Sc and Ph.D programmes are offered in two institutes affiliated to YSR- Horticulture College & Research Institute, Venkataramannagudem and Horticulture College & Research Institute, Anantharajupet. Apart from these two institutes, College of Horticulture also provides M.Sc and Ph.D programmes. There are various specializations offered under M.Sc programmes such as Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, Floriculture and Landscape Architecture and Spices, Plantation, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops. 

Read more: Dr. YSR Horticultural University Courses & Fees

Dr. YSR Horticultural University B.Sc (Horticulture) Admission 2023

YSRHU offers a full-time B.Sc (Horticulture) course in university department and its affiliated colleges.10+2 or Diploma passed candidates can apply for admission.

The selection of the candidates will be on the basis of AP EAMCET/ AIEEA (for 15% seats)/ HORTICET (for 15% seats for Diploma holders). In case of admission through AP EAMCET, THE candidates have to secure minimum 25% marks in AP EAMCET while there is no minimum criteria for reserve categories.

YSRHU HORTICET Pattern: HORTICET is a two-hour entrance which consists of 200 multiple choice questions. The test will be conducted in Telugu medium.

Course Name Specialization Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
B.Sc (Hons.) Horticulture Candidates who have passed 10+2 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

Key Points:

  • The candidates are required to pay INR 350 to register for AP EAMCET via AP online or Debit/Credit card.
  • 300 and 240 seats under General Category available in the university and affiliated colleges respectively are filled on the basis of ranks in AP EAMCET. Payment seats (13), available only in the university are filled on the basis of AP EAMCET ranks.
  • 15% of the total seats, i.e., 30 seats under ICAR Quota will be filled on the basis of score in AIEEA conducted by ICAR.
  • 15% of the total seats are reserved for the candidates on the basis of score in HORTICET to be conducted by the university for those candidates who have passed two-year diploma in Horticulture at the university.

YSR Horticultural University HORTICET Application Process 2022

HORTICET is conducted to offer admission to 15 seats of the available seats (47 for Govt. Aided Colleges and 36 for Private Colleges). HORTICET application form can be filled by following the given steps:

  1. Download the application form from the official website of the university.
  2. Send the duly filled application form along with application fee of INR 650 (INR 325 for SC/ST/PH) in the form of DD drawn in favour of the “Comptroller, The YSR Horticultural University, payable at Tadepalligudem” on any Nationalized Bank.
  3. Send the duly filled application along with DD and required documents to:

The Registrar, Dr.Y.S.R Horticultural University,

Venkataramannagudem-534101

Dr. YSR Horticultural University M.Sc & Ph.D. Admission 2023

Apart from UG courses, YSR Horticultural University also provides admission to PG and research courses. There are various specializations offered under M.Sc programme.

The duration of M.Sc course is of 2 years, while Ph.D. programme will take 6 years to complete. The number of seats offered for M.Sc and Ph.D. programmes is 26 and 6 respectively. The eligibility for M.Sc and Ph.D. programmes is as follows:

Course Name Specialization Eligibility Criteria 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

Eligible candidates must ensure that they fulfill all the required conditions and apply accordingly before the last date. Download the application form and take a print copy of it. Fill the application form carefully and attach it along with two self-addressed envelopes with your pin code affixing postage stamps of INR 5 on each.

Send the duly filled application form with Demand Draft and all the prescribed certificates to the following address:

The Registrar, Dr.Y.S.R. Horticultural University,

Administrative Office, Venkataramannagudem,

Near Tadepalligudem-534101

The selection of the candidates applying for M.Sc or Ph.D programmes will be based on the entrance test. The candidates who will qualify in the entrance test will be called for counselling session i.e. Personal Interview session. A final list will be prepared considering both the entrance exam marks and Personal Interview performance. Thus, the institute will be allotted accordingly. The detailed selection criteria will be as follows:

The Selection shall be based on the following weightage for M.Sc programme:

  •  Academic performance in B.Sc – 30%
  •  Academic performance in Intermediate (10+2) – 10%
  • Academic performance in SSC – 50%
  • Performance in Entrance test – 50%

The Selection shall be based on the following weightage for PhD programme:

  • Academic record of M.Sc. (Horticulture) - 30%
  • Academic record of B.Sc. (Horticulture) - 10%
  • Performance in Entrance Test - 50%
  • Interview – 10%

Check YSR Horticulture University M.Sc and Ph.D Admissions

FAQs

Ques. Is there any entrance exam for admission to Dr. YSR Horticultural University?

Ans. The candidate, who qualified and secured rank in ICAR AIEEA(PG) and ICAR AICE JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) are eligible for admission into Masters Degree and Doctoral Degree respectively. The student applying for a subject group has to produce a rank card in that subject group only.

Ques. How many seats are offered by Dr. YSR Horticultural University in M.Sc Horticulture?

Ans. There are 48 total seats for M.Sc Horticulture offered by Dr. YSR Horticultural University. The seat matrix is as follows:

Subject Seats
Fruit Science 9
Vegetable Science 11
Floriculture and Landscape Architecture 8
Plantation, Spices, Medicinal & Aromatic Crops 6
Post-Harvest Technology 6
Plant Pathology 4
Entomology 4

Ques. Is there any reservation policy for admission to Dr. YSR Horticultural University?

Ans. Yes, there are reservation criteria for admission into Dr. YSR Horticultural University. The reservation criteria are as tabulated below:

Category Reservation (%)
SC 15
ST 6
BC 29
PwD 3
EWS 10
Women 33 ⅓

Ques. What are the specializations offered to M.Sc (Horticulture) by Dr. YSR Horticultural University?

Ans. Dr. YSR Horticultural University offers 5 specializations in M.Sc Horticulture. They are:

  • Fruit Science
  • Vegetable Science
  • Floriculture and Landscape Architecture
  • Plantation, Spices, Medicinal & Aromatic Crops
  • Plant Pathology
  • Entomology

Ques. What is the application fee for M.Sc & Ph.D. for admission to Dr. YSR Horticultural University

Ans. The M.Sc.(Hort.) and Ph.D.(Hort.) application fee for General & BC category candidates is INR 500/- and INR 1000/- respectively. For SC/ST/PHC the fee is INR 250/- and INR 500/- respectively. For the candidates applying under Other State Quota the M.Sc.(Hort.) application fee for General & OBC category candidates is INR 500/- and for SC/ST/PHC category candidates is INR 250/- respectively.

Ques. How many seats are offered by Dr. YSR Horticultural University in Ph.D. Horticulture?

Ans. There are 20 total seats for Ph.D. Horticulture is offered by Dr. YSR Horticultural University. The seat matrix is as follows:

Subject Seats
Fruit Science 4
Vegetable Science 4
Floriculture and Landscape Architecture 4
Plantation, Spices, Medicinal & Aromatic Crops 4
Plant Pathology 2
Entomology 2

Ques. Is there any reservation for Local & Non-Local candidates?

Ans. The total number of seats allowed in the joint university of Dr. YSRHU was divided by 64% (42% for SVU + 22% for SVU) and 36% OU after the state split for Dr. YSRHU and SKLTSHU, respectively. The University duly follows the provisions under Article 371D. Out of the 64% seats, 85% will be filled by local candidates in the ratio of 42:22 for AU and SVU constituencies respectively. The rest 15% of unreserved or non-local seats will be filled in the open competition.

Dr. Y.S.R Horticultural University, Tadepalligudem Fees & Eligibility

CourseFeesEligibility
B.Sc {Hons.}56,928 (1st Year Fees) Pass in 10+2 + HORTICET
M.Sc68,988 (1st Year Fees) Graduation
Diploma20,853 (1st Year Fees) 10th
Ph.D68,978 (1st Year Fees) Post Graduation
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