HORTICET-2025

HORTICET-2025. Eligiblity, Fees, Institutes, Complete Details

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Dr. YSR Horticultural University, Andhra Pradesh

Admission into B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture through HORTICET-2025

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About the Entrance Test

Dr. Y.S.R Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem invites applications from candidates with a Diploma in Horticulture (Dr.YSRHU only) for admission into the 4-year B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture program for the academic year 2025–26 through HORTICET-2025.

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Eligibility

• Qualification: A pass in the Diploma in Horticulture course from Dr.YSRHU.
  • Candidates completing the diploma in 2024–25 may also apply, but must produce final memorandum and pass certificate at the time of admission counselling.
• Age Limit (as on 31st December 2025): CategoryMin AgeMax AgeDate of Birth RangeGeneral / BC17 years22 years1 Jan 2004 – 31 Dec 2008SC / ST17 years25 years1 Jan 2001 – 31 Dec 2008PHC17 years27 years1 Jan 1999 – 31 Dec 2008

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Number of Seats

Total 91 seats (15% supernumerary for diploma holders):

Quota	University Colleges	Affiliated Colleges	Total
General	54	27	81
Payment Quota	2	–	2
EWS Quota	5	3	8
Total	61	30	91

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Reservation of Seats

• Local Candidates: 85% seats reserved (42:22 ratio for AU and SVU regions), 15% unreserved (UR).
• Categories:
  • Backward Classes (BC) – 29% (A: 7%, B: 10%, C: 1%, D: 7%, E: 4%)
  • Scheduled Castes (SC) – 15% (Group-I: 1%, Group-II: 6.5%, Group-III: 7.5%)
  • Scheduled Tribes (ST) – 6%
  • Other Reservations:
    • CAP (Defence): 2%
    • NCC: 1%
    • PHC: 5%
    • Sports: 0.5%
    • Scouts & Guides: 0.5%
• Women Reservation: 33.33% in each category
• EWS: 10% (supernumerary)

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Exam Details

• Exam Name: HORTICET-2025
• Medium: English
• Syllabus: Diploma in Horticulture syllabus prescribed by Dr.YSRHU
• Duration: 2 hours
• Question Format: 200 Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions)
• Qualifying Marks:
  • General & BC: 25% marks
  • SC/ST: No minimum qualifying marks

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Exam Centres

Sl. No.	Centre	District
1	College of Horticulture, Venkataramannagudem	West Godavari
2	College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta	Annamayya

Tentative Exam Date & Time: 20 August 2025 (10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon)

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How to Apply

• Application Fee:
  • SC/ST/PHC: ₹500
  • All Others: ₹1000
• Payment Mode: Online or DD in favour of “COMPTROLLER, Dr.YSRHU”, payable at Tadepalligudem
  • Online Transfer Details:
    • Account No.: 055011011002545
    • IFSC Code: UBIN0805505
    • Bank: Union Bank of India, Tadepalligudem
• Submission Deadline: 21 July 2025, 4:00 PM (in-person or by post)
  • Address: The Registrar, Dr. Y.S.R Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem – 534101, West Godavari District, A.P

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Hall Tickets

• Will be sent to the candidate’s address.
• Also available at: https://drysrhu.ap.gov.in
• Duplicate hall tickets can be obtained from the exam centre with a valid ID.

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Selection Process

• HORTICET-2025 Merit list will be published on the University website.
• Tie-breaking:
  1. Higher OGPA in Diploma
  2. Elder candidate (based on date of birth)

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Allotment of Colleges

Seats are allotted based on HORTICET-2025 merit, reservations, and preference of colleges as marked in the Option Form.

List of Colleges (Candidate must indicate preference 1–8):

Constituent Colleges – AU Region

1. College of Horticulture, Parvathipuram (Manyam Dist.)
2. College of Horticulture, Venkataramannagudem (W. Godavari)
3. College of Horticulture, Chinalataripi (SPSR Nellore)

Constituent Colleges – SVU Region
4. College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta (Annamayya)
5. College of Horticulture, Pulivendula (Dr. YSR Dist.)

Affiliated / Private Colleges
6. N.S. College of Horticultural Sciences, Markapur
7. Kadiri Babu Rao College of Horticulture, C.S. Puram
8. Sri Krishnadevaraya College of Horticultural Sciences, Ananthapuramu

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List of Enclosures (with Application Form)

1. Date of Birth certificate
2. 10th marksheet & Diploma in Horticulture marksheet
3. Conduct certificate
4. Caste certificate (SC/ST/BC)
5. Special category certificates (PHC, NCC, CAP, etc.)
6. Valid EWS certificate (for 2025–26)
7. Three passport size photographs
8. Payment proof (online receipt/DD)

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Documents Required at the time of Admission

• Diploma certificate and marksheet
• SSC certificate
• Caste/community certificate
• Study/Bonafide certificate (Class 6 to Diploma)
• Residence certificate (if applicable)
• Transfer certificate from the last institute
• Special category certificates (if applicable)

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Important Instructions

• Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.
• Regularly check the university website for updates – No personal communication will be sent.
• The university is not responsible for postal delays.
• DDs are non-refundable even if application is rejected.

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Helpdesk

For HORTICET-2025

For queries (Monday–Saturday, 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM):
Contact: 9490922038 / 9010547729 / 8500645983 / 7382633640

Website: https://drysrhu.ap.gov.in

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