DRYSRHU Admission 2026

Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University
Venkataramannagudem, Andhra Pradesh · DRYSRHU · Estd. 2011
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DRYSRHU 2026-27 admission notification awaited at drysrhu.ap.gov.in. HORTICET 2026 typically held in May/June 2026. ICAR AIEEA 2026 conducted by NTA. Updated: 2026-05-10

About Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University

Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University (DRYSRHU) is a public state university located in Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2007 by an Act of the Andhra Pradesh State Legislature when the horticultural-education stream was carved out of ANGRAU, DRYSRHU is among India's few state universities dedicated exclusively to horticulture education and research.

DRYSRHU operates two main constituent colleges — the YSR Horticulture College & Research Institute at Venkataramannagudem and the Horticulture College & Research Institute at Anantharajupet (Kadapa) — plus 25+ research stations across Andhra Pradesh. It offers B.Sc (Hons) Horticulture (4-year UG), M.Sc Horticulture (PG), and PhD programmes in horticulture, plant pathology, entomology, fruit science, vegetable science, plantation crops and floriculture.

DRYSRHU UG admissions are conducted through HORTICET (Horticulture Common Entrance Test) for B.Sc (Hons) Horticulture and through ICAR AIEEA for the All India Quota seats (15%). PG admissions follow ICAR AICE-PG; PhD admissions through the DRYSRHU research entrance plus interview, accepting ICAR AICE-PhD scores.

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Application fee: ₹600 (General) / ₹300 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

State Common Entrance Test

HORTICET / ICAR AIEEA / ICAR AICE-PG
Conducted by DRYSRHU + ICAR

B.Sc (Hons) Horticulture admissions follow HORTICET (DRYSRHU-conducted state entrance) for 85% AP-domicile seats and ICAR AIEEA for 15% All India Quota seats. M.Sc Horticulture admissions follow ICAR AICE-PG. PhD admissions through the DRYSRHU research entrance plus interview, with ICAR AICE-PhD as alternate route.

Other accepted exams

  • HORTICET
  • ICAR AIEEA
  • ICAR AICE-PG
  • ICAR AICE-PhD
  • UGC-NET

Eligibility

B.Sc (Hons) Horticulture: Class 10+2 from a recognised board with PCB at 50%+ aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) and a valid HORTICET 2026 / ICAR AIEEA rank. M.Sc Horticulture: B.Sc Horticulture with at least 65% OPGPA / 7.0 OGPA and a valid ICAR AICE-PG score. PhD: Master's with 65%+ OPGPA / 7.5 OGPA and qualifying DRYSRHU PhD entrance / ICAR AICE-PhD plus interview.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
HORTICET 2026 — application opens TBA Application drysrhu.ap.gov.in Upcoming
ICAR AIEEA 2026 — exam (15% AIQ for DRYSRHU) TBA Entrance icar.nta.nic.in Upcoming
HORTICET 2026 — exam TBA Entrance drysrhu.ap.gov.in Upcoming
DRYSRHU UG counselling TBA Counselling apysrhu-ugadmissions.aptonline.in Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

DRYSRHU offers Andhra Pradesh State Government Post-Matric scholarships for SC/ST/BC/EBC, the Jagananna Vidya Deevena fee reimbursement scheme, ICAR National Talent Scholarships for ICAR-AIEEA qualifiers, the Single Girl Child concession, free hostel for SC/ST students, and Government of India Post-Matric scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal.

Reservations

Andhra Pradesh state reservation policy applies for HORTICET counselling: SC 15%, ST 6%, BC-A 7%, BC-B 10%, BC-C 1%, BC-D 7%, BC-E 4%, EWS 10%, plus 5% PwBD horizontal. 85% local AP-domicile quota; 15% reserved for ICAR All India Quota. Special quotas for farm-family wards, NCC and women per the DRYSRHU prospectus.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University?
Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University admits students primarily through HORTICET / ICAR AIEEA / ICAR AICE-PG. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University accept HORTICET / ICAR AIEEA / ICAR AICE-PG scores?
HORTICET / ICAR AIEEA / ICAR AICE-PG is the primary basis for admission at Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.