Dr. Y.S.R.

HORTICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

ADMISSION INTO B.Sc. (Hons.) HORTICULTURE PROGRAMME

FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-25

INFORMATION BROCHURE

IMPORTANT DATES

S.No Particulars Date

1. Commencement of online registration : 09-07-2024
2. Last date for online registration : 09-08-2024
3. First phase of online counseling : It will be Announced through website
4. Second phase of online counseling : It will be Announced through website
5. Mop-up manual counseling : It will be Announced through website
 Dr. Y.S.R
R. HORTICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
SITY
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, VENKATARAMANNAGUDEM,
VENKATARAMANNAGUDEM
WEST GODAVARI DISTRI
DISTRICT-534101, A.P.

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INFORMATION BROCHURE

Counseling for admission into B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture Course in Colleges

of Dr.Y.S.R. Horticultural University (Dr.YSRHU) Venkataramannagudem, including
Affiliated Colleges for the academic year 202
2024-25.

Colleges under Dr.Y.S.R. Horticultural University

Dr.YSRHU Constituent Dr.YSRHU Affiliated

Horticultural Colleges Horticultural Colleges
1) College of Horticulture, 1) Sri Krishna Devaraya College of
Venkataramannagudem, near Horticultural Sciences,
Tadepalligudem, West Godavari Dist. Alamuru Village, Anantapuramu Dist.
2) College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta, 2) Kadiri Babu Rao College for Horticulture,
Kodur Mandal, Annamayya Dist. Seelamavaripalli, C.S.Puram, Prakasam
3) College of Horticulture, Parvathipuram, Dist.
Parvathipuram Manyam Dist. 3) N.S. College of Horticultural Sciences,
4) College of Horticulture, Gobburu village, Peddaraveedu Mandal,
Chinalataripi,
pi, Kandukuru Mandal, SPSR Markapur, Prakasam Dist.
Nellore Dist. 4) J.C. Diwakara Reddy Horticultural
5) College of Horticulture, Pulivendula, College, Tadipatri, Anantapuramu Dist.
YSR Dist.

Intake of students:

Dr.Y.S.R. Horticultural University

S.No Course No. of Seats
1. B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture 360 + 13 ** + 168***
10% supernumerary seats are also allocated under EWS category

**These
These seats shall be treated as ““Payment Seats” only (as per approval of Government of
Andhra Pradesh) to be filled up based on the AP EAPCET
EAPCET-2024 ranks of the candidates as per
the rule of reservation and presidential order but with high fee structure (as indicated in the
information brochure).

***These seats are Category “A” Seats in Affiliated Horticultural Colleges of Dr.YSRHU to be
filled up based on the AP EAPCET 2022024 ranks of the candidates as per the Presidential order
and Rule of reservation but with a separate fee structure
structure.

Eligibility: A pass in two year Intermediate examination conducted by the Board of Intermediate
Education, A.P. or any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto by the University or
Board of Intermediate Education with the following subjects namely:

i) P
Physical Sciences
ii) Biological or Natural Sciences
Age Limit - Eligibility Criteria as on 31st December, 2024

For General Category: Minimum age limit is 17 years – Upper age limit 22 Years
(Candidates should born between 01st January, 2003 – 31st December 2007)
For SC & ST Candidates: Minimum age limit is 17 years – Upper age limit 25 Years
(Candidates should born between 01st January 2000 – 31st December 2007)
Physically Challenged candidates: Minimum age limit is 17 years – Upper age limit 27 Years
(Candidates should born between 01st January 1998 – 31st December 2007)

Reservation of seats for the candidates coming from families of Agriculturist cum Rural
Area (Farmers’ Quota):

 Forty per cent (40%) of the seats in Dr.YSRHU are reserved for candidates coming from
families of Agriculturists (Farmers)
 Candidates having less than 1 (one) acre of land is not eligible
 Land should be in the name of the parents or in the name of the candidates
 (If the land is owned by grandfather, grandmother, guardian or any other relations
is not acceptable)
 Candidate should study for a minimum of 4 years in schools located in Non-
Municipal areas.
 If the candidates applied under farmers quota they have to produce the following forms

Form -I:

 It is a proforma indicating the patta numbers and extent of land owned by the candidate /
parents duly certified by the Mandal Revenue Officer / Tahsildar with office seal.
 Candidate must also upload land owned record - Adangal / 1B from Meebhoomi
Land records (or) Original Pattadar Passbook as evidence for the extent of land
owned.

Form-II:

 It is a proforma to be certified by the Head Master of the School with office seal stating
that the candidate has studied for a minimum period of four years in schools located
in Non-Municipal areas during their period of study from 1st class to 12th
class/Intermediate (Non-Municipal Area Study Certificate).
 All study certificates claimed under non municipal area must also be uploaded.

 Duly filled Form-I and Form-II with the signatures of concerned officials viz., Mandal
Revenue Officer/ Tahsildar and concerned Head of Institution, respectively, along with
office seal need to be submitted. Otherwise, the claim of the candidates under this category
will be summarily uploaded.

 During certificate verification under farmer’s quota the candidate must produce original
Form I, Form II, the original Pattadar Passbook or Adangal/1B from Mee-seva as an
evidence for the extent of land and study certificates from the educational institutions
studied as per application registered.
Reservation of Seats:

Backward Classes: 29% of seats are reserved under this category.

(BC-A – 7% ; BC-B – 10% ; BC-C – 1% ; BC-D – 7% ; BC-E – 4% )
Scheduled Caste (SC) : 15%
Scheduled Tribe (ST) : 6%
Other Reservations : 9%
(Special Categories)
a) Defence Personnel (CAP) … 2%
b) National Cadet Corps. (NCC) … 1%
c) Physically Challenged (PH) … 5%
(Subject to Government Orders)
i) Visually Handicapped
ii) Hearing Impaired
iii) Orthopedically Handicapped
d) Games & Sports … 0.5%
e) Scouts and Guides … 0.5%

Note: The counselling/verification under special categories (PH, CAP, NCC, SG & Sports)
will be held in the presence of authorities concerned and seats will be allotted as per
the priorities indicated by the officers concerned.

Economically Weaker Section (EWS) – 10% (supernumerary seats)

Reservation of seats for Women: 33⅓% of the seats shall be reserved in favour of
women candidates from each category.

Allocation of seats in favour of Local candidates in relation to Local area:

Constituent Colleges of Dr.YSRHU

 15 % seats shall be Un- Reserved (UR) for candidates from AU/ SVU region. Candidates
from Osmania University (OU) region can also compete for these seats with AP EAPCET
2024 ranks.

 Remaining 85% local seats, the seats shall be allocated in 42:22 ratio in Andhra University
and Sri Venkateswara University area, respectively among the candidates in relation to the
local area.

Local status certificate: Candidate claiming local status in Andhra Pradesh (AU/SVU) by virtue
of his/her migration from the State of Telangana shall submit scanned copy of Local status
certificate issued by Tahsildar of concerned along with their application (as per G.O.Ms.No.171,
General Administration (SPF & MC) Department dated 20-11-2017).

Affiliated colleges with Dr.YSRHU

 15 % seats shall be Un-Reserved (UR) for candidates from AU / SVU region.

Candidates from Osmania University (OU) region also can compete for these seats
with AP EAPCET 2024 ranks.

 For the 85% local seats in each college, the seats shall be allocated in 42 : 22 ratio in
Andhra University and Sri Venkateswara University area, respectively among the
candidates in relation to the local area.
Criteria for Selection:

 The admission process in the B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture is carried out duly following the
G.O.Ms.No.184, Dt.20-08-1993 Govt. of A.P. The selection of candidates for all the seats
shall be made on the basis of ranks obtained by the candidates in AP EAPCET 2024. The
candidates will be selected based on merit, presidential order, region and social status.
State Level rank only will be considered.
 In case of a tie in ranks obtained by two or more candidates in the AP EAPCET 2024, the
marks secured in the optional subjects of the qualifying examination shall be taken into
consideration. In case of a further tie, the age of the candidate shall be taken into
consideration.

Allotment of seats during counseling process:

Based on Merit in AP EAPCET 2024 duly following Presidential Order & Rule of
reservation and based on the web-options given by the candidate, the seat allotment will be done.
The candidate needs to exercise online self-admission into the allotted college, report at
allotted college with all original certificates and pay fee in the stipulated time failing which the seat
falls vacant, which will be filled in next phase of online-counseling.

Reservation under special category seats:

Seat allotment in these reservations shall be done based on the priorities awarded to
candidates in each category following certificate verification and authentication by respective
authorities as per the relevant G.O’s applicable from time to time (NCC by NCC Directorate,
Hyderabad; Defence (CAP) by Sainik Welfare Department; Games and Sports by Sports Authority
of Andhra Pradesh; Scouts and Guides, Andhra Pradesh and Differently abled (PH) by Medical
Authorities) and rank in AP EAPCET 2024. Wards of candidates under CAP quota, claiming
Local Status are required to submit scanned copy of Local status certificate issued by
Tahsildar of concerned along with their application.
Hostel facility: Hostel facility shall be provided subject to the availability of accommodation.

Online Registration Fee:

The candidates must pay online registration fee of Rs.1000/- (Rupees one thousand
only) for General Candidates and Rs.500/- (Rupees five hundred only) in case of SC, ST &
PH (Differently Abled) candidates at the time of uploading online application before last date.

However, the candidates are allowed for online registration upto three days after last
date of registration with late fee of Rs.2,000/- (Rupees two thousand only) for General
Candidates and Rs.1,000/- (Rupees one thousand only) in case of SC, ST & PH (Differently
Abled) candidates.

The candidates who are granted admission shall pay the following prescribed fees at
the time of joining the college and hostel.
Fee structure:

Dr.YSRHU Constituent Horticultural Colleges

College Name General Payment

Tuition Fee (per semester) 7,600/- 1,03,750/-
Other Fee 13,693/- 13,693/-
Library Deposit (Refundable) 2,580/- 2,580/-
Laboratory Deposit (Refundable) 2,580/- 2,580/-
Hostel Deposit (Refundable) 8,670/- 8,670/-
Mess Advance (Refundable) 8,670/- 8,670/-
Hostel Establishment Charges (per semester) 10,315/- 10,315/-
Hostel Room Rent (per semester) 2,090/- 2,090/-
TOTAL 56,198/- 1,52,348/-

Dr.YSRHU Affiliated Horticultural Colleges

Convener Management
College Name Quota Per Quota Per
annum (Rs.) annum (Rs.)
N.S. College of Horticultural Sciences,
44,000/- 88,000/-
Darimadugu Village, Markapur
Sri Krishnadevaraya College of
Horticultural Sciences, 77,700/- 1,55,400/-
Ananthapuramu
J. C. Diwakar Reddy Horticultural
65,000/- 1,30,000/-
College, Tadipatri
K. B. R. College of Horticulture,
38,700/- 77,400/-
C.S.Puram

NOTE:

 If the admitted candidate cancels his / her seat before the closure of admissions for the
academic year 2024-25, an amount of Rs.4,290/- shall be collected towards seat
cancellation fee for General (for SC/ST/PH - Rs.2,145/-). The remaining fees already paid
during admission shall be refunded.

 If the admitted candidate cancel his / her seat after closure of admissions process for the
academic year 2024-25, the candidate forfeits the fees already paid and in addition, he /she
has to pay an amount of Rs.4,290/- towards seat cancellation fee for General (for
SC/ST/PH - Rs.2,145/-).

Original certificates to be produced and submitted at the time of joining the college:

The candidates granted admission, should submit the following certificates in Original at
the time of admission.

1. Pass Certificate-cum-Memorandum of Marks obtained by the candidates in the

qualifying examination (Intermediate)
2. Hall Ticket & Rank Card of APEAPCET-2024
3. SSC or its equivalent examination Certificate
4. The Community Certificate in the case of candidates belonging to Backward Classes/
Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes, signed by the competent authority / Latest EWS
Certificate for the year 2024-25 & older certificates will summarily be rejected.
 5. Bonafide / Study certificates (6th class to Intermediate or its equivalent)
6. Residence Certificate, if necessary
7. Transfer Certificate from the College or School where the candidate last studied
8. Candidates joined under farmer quota have to submit the Form I and Form II, Adangal/
1B and study certificates claimed under Non-Municipal area
9. In case of candidates under Special Categories (CAP / NCC / PH / SG/ Sports &
Games) the original certificates issued by the competent authorities.

Grievance Request:
• The Data/Information of all candidates has been considered from AP EAPCET 2024
examination as entered by the candidates and validated for AP EAPCET 2024
examination.
• If any candidate wants to edit or upload any document now in support of candidature,
the candidate first must COMPLETE REGISTRATION process.
• A registered candidate can edit or upload any certificate/ document by Applying from
"Grievance Request" and add/upload documents or Certificates in relevant fields,
THIS FACILITY can be AVAILED ONLY ONCE. All those uploaded documents will
be considered for further processing only subject to the verification by the competent
authorities.

Login:
• No separate login is required for the candidates as the Registered Mobile number
and Hall Ticket would be authenticated for all services such as Registration,
Grievance requests, Web Options, print payment receipt, etc.
• Applicants have to complete their registration by verifying their data populated in the
application form and also making payment.
• The candidates are informed to mention their personal mobile numbers but not
the mobile numbers of relatives, friends, net/online/Xerox centres etc. during online
registration.
• Candidates are required to read the Information Brochure thoroughly.
• For any other information, the candidates may contact the following Phone Nos. from
Monday to Saturday working hours from 10:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M strictly.

Dr.YSR Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem 7382633640 / 9989901103

Dr.YSRHU Constituent Horticultural Colleges
1) College of Horticulture, Venkataramannagudem 7382633648
2) College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta 7382633651
3) College of Horticulture, Parvathipuram 7382633660
4) College of Horticulture, Chinalataripi 7382633443
5) College of Horticulture, Pulivendula 8978440808
Dr.YSRHU Affiliated Horticultural Colleges
1) Sri Krishna Devaraya College of Horticultural Sciences, 9493386669
Anantapuramu
2) Kadiri Babu Rao College for Horticulture, C.S.Puram 9652810243
3) N.S. College of Horticultural Sciences, Markapur 9121479291
4) J.C. Diwakara Reddy Horticultural College, Tadipatri 9448798404
Note:
• In the event of establishment of new colleges such seats will also be considered for
filling up through this notification only.
• Candidates are required to read the Information Brochure thoroughly before applying.
• The parents and students are informed to visit the university website
https://drysrhu.ap.gov.in for any further information.
• The University is not responsible for the information provided in other websites.
• In case, the information furnished or the certificates uploaded by the candidates are
found to be false, the University will take appropriate action against the individuals
concerned and his/her application will be summarily rejected at any point of
counseling or after admission in the college.

B. SRINIVASULU
REGISTRAR
 FORM – I (Latest)
(For Academic Year 2024-25)

AGRICULTURAL LAND HOLDING CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that Mr. / Ms..……………………………………………………….……

Son / Daughter of……………………………………………..………………………comes from an

agriculturist family. He / She / His / Her parent(s) own land as detailed below*

Patta No./ Survey Area

Mandal Village
Khata No. No. (in Acres)

Total Area

*Total Area in words

Place: Signature of Mandal Revenue Officer/

Date : Office Seal Tahsildar

Note: Candidate must also upload the land owned record (Adangal / 1B from Meebhoomi Land
Records (or) Original Pattadar Passbook) as evidence for the extent of land owned.
 FORM – II (Latest)
(For Academic Year 2024-25)
NON-MUNICIPAL AREA CERTIFICATE

Certified that Mr./ Ms. …………...………………………………………..………..………………

Son/Daughter of ………………………………………………………………..has studied in this

school / Institution in classes during the period as indicated below; and also certified that this

school (Name of the school) …………………….…………………………………………………….…

Village…………………………..… Mandal………………….………. District…….…………………..…

is located in Non-Municipal area.

Class Academic Year

Office Seal Signature of the Head Master/

Head Mistress of the School / Institution

Note:
1. In case of a student studied in different schools / institutes, separate certificates should
be enclosed in the above format only duly signed by the Heads of Schools/ Institutions
where he / she had studied, failing which he/ she will not be considered under this
category.
2. Form-I & Form - II in original has to be submitted at the time of counseling or joining an
allotted college.
3. If a candidate fails to enclose Form - II, his/ her candidature will not be considered under
the Non-municipal Area category.
 Dr.YSR HORTICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, VENKATARAMANNAGUDEM,
WEST GODAVARI DISTRICT-534101, A.P.
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