The University was established by the Government of Andhra Pradesh through G.O.Ms.No.134 dated 26-06-2007 at Venkataramannagudem, near Tadepalligudem in West Godavari District. It is the second Horticultural University in the country. Andhra Pradesh being the leader in the production of mango, oil palm, chillies, turmeric, sweet orange, papaya and second largest producer of total fruits and spices richly deserves Horticultural University to increase the productivity, sustaining the productivity and commercialization of Horticulture in the State.
Dr YSR Horticultural University has released notification from the eligible candidates for admission into four year B.Sc (Hons) Horticulture Degree programme through HORTICET 2016 for the academic year 2016-2017. Candidates can check the complete information of HORTICET 2016 application process, eligibility criteria and other information through this page below.
Important Schedule
Events | Dates |
Last date for Submission for Online Application | 14 July 2016 |
Date of Common Entrance Test | 03 Aug 2016 |
Release of rank list | 02 Sep 2016 |
Application Form
Interested candidates may apply for admission in the prescribed proforma (enclosed) along with a Demand Draft of Rs. 550/- for General candidates and for Rs. 275/- in case of SC, ST & PH candidates drawn in favor of the Comptroller, Dr. Y.S.R Horticultural University, payable at Tadepalligudem on any Nationalized Bank (Original DD should be attached with the application form.
Application process is over…!!!
Application form complete in all respects along with 2 self addressed envelopes affixed with Rs. 5/- postal stamp must reach on before the last date by 4.00 pm either in person or by post to “The Registrar, Dr. Y.S.R Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem-534101, W.G Dist., Andhra Pradesh. Application received after the last date will not be entertained and Dr. YSRHU is not responsible for any postal delay.
Eligibility Criteria
1. A pass in Diploma in Horticulture course from Dr. YSRHU.
2. Those who are going to complete the Diploma requirements in 2015-16 academic year can also apply, but submission of Final Memorandum of Marks-cum-Pass Certificate of Diploma in Horticulture is must at the time of Admission counselling.
3. The candidates should have completed 17 year of age as on 31st December of the year of admission with an upper age limit of 22 year for all candidates and 25 years in respect of SC & ST candidates and 27 year in respect of Physically Challenged candidates.
Reservation
1. As per rules of Government of Andhra Pradesh.
2. The above seat will be allocated in the ratio of 85% for local candidates and remaining 15% seats will be treated as unreserved quota.
Admit Card
The Hall Ticket numbers will be displayed in the University website ie. www.drysrhu.edu.in. Those candidates who have not received the Hall Tickets can however download the Hall Ticket from the University website and attend the HORTICET test.
Shortlisted Candidates
Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University previously announced the list of eligible as well as rejected candidates on their official website. Eligible candidates got the admit card. Candidates applied for the HORTICET 2016 are advised to check the list eligible / rejected candidates on the official website. Direct link to check the list is also available on this page.
Exam Pattern
1. The question paper contains questions in Telugu Medium.
2. Entrance test is for 2.00 hours duration and the question paper (MCQ) consist of a total 200 multiple choice bits.
Exam Center
Horticultural College & Research Institute, Dr. Y.S.R Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem-534101, Near Tadepalligudem, West Godavari Dist from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Result
The qualifying percentage of marks for the HORTICET 2016 is 25% of the maximum marks for General / BC candidates and for candidates belonging to SC/ST, there is no minimum qualifying marks for ranking the candidates in HORTICET being conducted by the Dr. YSRHU.
Check HORTICET Result 2016 here
Click here for HORTICET 2016 Rank List.
Click here to check Selected Candidates & allotted Colleges list.
The Merit list of the candidates will be displayed in the University website. For the preparation of merit list in case of more than one student securing the same marks obtained, the tie shall be resolved to decide the relative ranking by successively considering the following
The percentage of aggregate marks secured in the qualifying examination ie. OGPA in Diploma in Horticulture course.
If the tie still persists the date of birth of the concerned candidates shall be considered and elder one shall be given preference.
For more detail of HORTICET 2016 – Download Admission Notification.