Dr Y S R Horticultural University (formerly known as Andhra Pradesh Horticultural University) was set up in the year of 2007 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh in Venkataramannagudem, Andhra Pradesh. The university is the first Horticultural university in South India and second in the Country. The university was started with the main aim to increase and promote the productivity of Horticulture. The university provides various UG, PD, Diploma, and Doctoral level courses in the field of Horticulture. The head office of the university is situated at Venkataramannagudem. 

Dr. Y S R Horticultural University Courses

The courses are mentioned below:

• Full-Time B.Sc (Hons) in Horticulture
• Full-Time M.Sc (Horticulture) for 2 years in Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, Floriculture & Landscape Architecture, Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops, Post Harvest Technology, Horticultural Plant Pathology, and Horticultural Entomology specializations
• Ph.D (Horticulture) in Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, Floriculture & Landscape Architecture, and Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops specializations

Eligibility Criteria

• Admission in BSc is granted on the basis of AP EAMCET/ AIEEA/HORTICET marks and candidates should have passed higher secondary from a recognized university
• Candidates seeking admission in the PG course must have a graduation degree.
• For admission in Ph.D, candidates must have a master’s degree and secured the valid marks in the entrance exam followed by an interview.

Scholarship

The scholarship schemes run by the university to help deserving candidates include HTRA scholarship for M.Sc., and Ph.D. candidates, Institute Scholarships for students belonging to ST/SC category, Central Sector Scholarship for SC Students.

Other Facilities

• The university provides separate hostel facilities for boys & girls with all the necessary facilities like table, chair, bed, purified drinking water, mess, free internet connectivity, etc.
• The library of the university has over 13,000 books, 3500 e-journals, and other study materials. 
• Sports venues are provided by the university inside the university campus.
• The university also celebrates Women’s Day, Republic Day, Independence Day, Guava Day every year.