Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem
- Fees / year
- ₹16,720 - ₹20,260
- Courses
- 3+
- NIRF Agriculture
- #40
- Established
- 2007
About Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem
Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University is Andhra Pradesh's state university for horticulture, headquartered at Venkataramannagudem near Tadepalligudem in West Godavari district. It began on 26 June 2007 as Andhra Pradesh Horticultural University, created under a state Act by splitting horticulture teaching and research away from Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University, and an amending Act of 2011 gave it its present name. The university describes itself as the second horticultural university in India. ICAR's accreditation board graded it A for 2021 to 2026.
Five government colleges of horticulture, at Venkataramannagudem, Anantharajupeta, Parvathipuram, Chinalataripi and Pulivendula, teach the four-year B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture, and the Venkataramannagudem college also offers B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry; three private colleges are affiliated, and four polytechnics run diploma courses. Undergraduate seats are allotted on AP EAPCET ranks, with a separate HORTICET for diploma holders, while M.Sc. and Ph.D. places go to candidates ranked in ICAR's AIEEA-PG and AICE-JRF/SRF examinations. In NIRF 2025 the university is ranked 40th in agriculture.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 2007
- Institution type
- Government
- Location
- Venkataramannagudem, Andhra Pradesh
- Affiliation
- State Agricultural University
- Approvals
- UGC, ICAR
- NIRF 2025
- #40 Agriculture
- Programmes
- 3Science
- UG fees
- ₹16,720 a year
- PG fees
- ₹20,260 a year
- Students enrolled
- 1,6902023–24
- Website
- drysrhu.ap.gov.in
Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
NIRF 2025 Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category. It lists this college as Dr Y S R Horticulture University.
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)
Courses and Fees
3 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science (Hons) | Undergraduate | 2 | ₹16,720 |
| Master of Science | Postgraduate | 1 | ₹20,260 |
Admission 2027
Entrance exams accepted
B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture and B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry seats in the constituent and affiliated colleges are allotted on AP EAPCET ranks through the university's online counselling (with a 40 per cent farmers' quota), and diploma holders enter B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture through the university's HORTICET. M.Sc. and Ph.D. admission is by counselling of candidates ranked in ICAR's AIEEA (PG) and AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) examinations.
Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement
74.8%
of students reimbursed
1,264
students with full tuition reimbursed
In 2023–24, 1,264 of 1,690 students at Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem (74.8%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIRF ranking of Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem?
In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem is ranked #40 in Agriculture. NIRF lists it as Dr Y S R Horticulture University.
What is the fee at Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem?
First-year tuition at Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem is ₹16,720 for its undergraduate programmes and ₹20,260 for Master of Science - Horticulture. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.
Which courses does Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem offer?
Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem offers 3 programmes in Science, including Bachelor of Science (Hons) and Master of Science.
Which entrance exams does Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem accept?
Depending on the course, admission to Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem is through ICAR AIEEA PG.
What is the admission process at Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem?
B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture and B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry seats in the constituent and affiliated colleges are allotted on AP EAPCET ranks through the university's online counselling (with a 40 per cent farmers' quota), and diploma holders enter B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture through the university's HORTICET.
Is Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem a government or private institution?
Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem is a government institution in Venkataramannagudem, Andhra Pradesh, established in 2007. It is affiliated to State Agricultural University.
Which bodies approve or accredit Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem?
Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem lists approval or accreditation from UGC and ICAR.
Do students at Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem get scholarships or fee waivers?
In 2023–24, 1,264 of its 1,690 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 1,262 through state and central government schemes and 2 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
How many students study at Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem?
1,690 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 69.7% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Courses and fees: as listed for Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 10 October 2026.
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