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DR. Y.S.R HORTICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, TADEPALLIGUDEM
DR. Y.S.R HORTICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, TADEPALLIGUDEM, GALLERY
DR. Y.S.R HORTICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, TADEPALLIGUDEM, OVER VIEW
Dr. YSR Horticultural University is founded by the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh in the year 2007 to give quality education and training in horticulture to candidates. It is 2nd Horticulture University of the nation and 1st in south India. For Andhra Pradesh being the leader in the production of oil palm, mango, turmeric, chilies,sweet papaya, orange, and also being the 2nd largest producer of total fruits, deserves a Horticultural university to raise the sustainability, productivity, and commercialization of horticulture in the state.
As a horticulture university, it mainly focuses on researching and implementation in the field of increasing productivity, Sustaining productivity under biotic and abiotic stresses, Environment Protection, Export Promotion, Processing and value addition and Increasing Profitability to farmers. Agriculture is the main source of income in India and Dr. YSR Horticultural University helps farmers learn, grow and implement all the modern technologies available for the betterment of our country. The university offers UG, PG and PhD courses in the field of Horticulture at various institutes affiliated to it. Dr.Y.S.R. Horticultural University presently has 7 Colleges, 12 departments.
DR. Y.S.R HORTICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, TADEPALLIGUDEM, HIGHLIGHTS
| Year of establishment | 2007 |
| Campus | West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh |
| Modes of education | Full-time |
| Number of courses offered | 4 |
| Total no. of seats | 737 |
| Scholarships types | HTRA, Merit cum Mean, Institute and Central Sector Scholarship |
| Official website | www.drysrhu.edu.in |
| Gender intake | Co-ed |
| Application mode | Online and Offline |
| Qualifying exam | HORTICET, AP EAMCET, AIEEA |
DR. Y.S.R HORTICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, TADEPALLIGUDEM, COURSES,FEES
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.}
| COURSES | FEES | DURATION | ELIGIBILITY |
| Horticulture | 31,000 | 4 year(s) | Passed Class 12 from a recognised board with Physical Sciences Biological or Natural Science as mandatory subjects |
Diploma
| COURSES | FEES | DURATION | ELIGIBILITY |
| Horticulture | 7,500 | 2 year(s) | passed in Class 10 with overall grade 5.0 (including Hindi) for General and overall grade 4.0 (excluding Hindi) for SC & ST Studied in rural areas (Non Municipal Area) at least for a period of Four years in Andhra Pradesh State only |
Master of Science [M.Sc]
| COURSES | FEES | DURATION | ELIGIBILITY |
| Fruit Science | 20,000 | 2 year(s) | Graduate degree in relevant discipline from a recognised university |
| Vegetable Science | 20,000 | 2 year(s) | Graduate degree in relevant discipline from a recognised university |
| Floriculture and Landscape Architecture and Spices | 20,000 | 2 year(s) | Graduate degree in relevant discipline from a recognised university |
| Plantation | 20,000 | 2 year(s) | Graduate degree in relevant discipline from a recognised university |
| Medicinal and Aromatic Crops | 20,000 | 2 year(s) | Graduate degree in relevant discipline from a recognised university |
| Entomology | 20,000 | 2 year(s) | Graduate degree in relevant discipline from a recognised university |
| Horticulture-Vegetable Science | 20,000 | 2 year(s) | Graduate degree in relevant discipline from a recognised university |
| Plant Pathology | 20,000 | 2 year(s) | Graduate degree in relevant discipline from a recognised university |
| Spices & Plantation Crops | 20,000 | 2 year(s) | Graduate degree in relevant discipline from a recognised university |
| Food Science and Post Harvest Technology | 20,000 | 2 year(s) | Graduate degree in relevant discipline from a recognised university |
Doctor of Philosophy[ Ph.D.]
| COURSES | FEES | DURATION | ELIGIBILITY |
| Vegetable Science | 19,500 | 2 year(s) | A master’s degree in relevant discipline from a recognised university |
| Fruit Science | 19,500 | 2 year(s) | A master’s degree in relevant discipline from a recognised university |
| Floriculture and Landscape Architecture | 19,500 | 2 year(s) | A master’s degree in relevant discipline from a recognised university |
| Spices,Plantation, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops | 19,500 | 2 year(s) | A master’s degree in relevant discipline from a recognised university |
| Horticulture | 19,500 | 2 year(s) | A master’s degree in relevant discipline from a recognised university |
| Horticulture – Vegetable Science | 19,500 | 2 year(s) | A master’s degree in relevant discipline from a recognised university |
DR. Y.S.R HORTICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, TADEPALLIGUDEM, FACILITIES
We have a Wi-Fi facility at our college. Along with it, we have equipped laboratories and classrooms with projectors and all new technology. There is a library equipped with books that we need. The hostel is very good and was constructed in 2010. It has a Wi-Fi facility in the hostel as well. The mess was managed by students, and hence the quality of the food served was very good. We have a basketball court, volleyball court, running track, badminton court. Medical facilities are available in the hostel itself.
Hostel:
- All the institute of Horticulture run by the university have hostel facilities for both boys and girls.
- The 5 Horticulture Polytechnics too provide completely equipped hostel facilities for the students.
Sports: Students of this university are encouraged to take part in various games and sports which would help them to stay healthy and fit, that will also give dimensions to their curriculum.
DR. Y.S.R HORTICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, TADEPALLIGUDEM, SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarships are offered to deserving students, particularly to those from low-economic backgrounds Or from Reserved Categories. Even those who do exceptionally well get a chance to avail the scholarship.
- HTRA scholarship for M.Sc. , and Ph.D. Students/Scholars
- Merit cum Mean Scholarship for General & OBC Category candidates
- Institute Scholarship for SC/ST Students
- Central Sector Scholarship for SC candidates (Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment)









