Dr. YSR Horticultural University Diploma Admission Notification 2025
Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University announces admissions for Diploma in Horticulture for the 2025-26 academic year. Eligible candidates can apply for this program, focusing on horticultural practices and crop management. The diploma equips students with hands-on skills in plant cultivation, pest management, and nursery management. Interested candidates should check the university’s official website for detailed admission guidelines, eligibility criteria, and application process. Don’t miss the opportunity to pursue a career in horticulture with this esteemed institution. Stay updated for application deadlines and further notifications. (YSR Horticultural University Diploma Admission Notification 2025)
Important dates:
| S.No. | Particulars | Date |
| 1. | Commencement of manual registration | 20-05-2025 |
| 2. | Last date for manual registration | 19-06-2025 |
| 3. | First phase of manual counseling | It will be Announced through website |
| 4. | Second phase of manual counseling | It will be Announced through website |
| 5. | Mop-up manual counseling | It will be Announced through website |
Diploma course and duration of the course:
Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University (Dr.YSRHU) offers the following Diploma in Horticulture
| S.No. | Diploma Programme | Duration | No. of total seats available | Medium | |
| Government | Affiliated | ||||
| 1. | Diploma in Horticulture | 2 years (4 semesters) | 220 | 132 | English |
| 2. | Diploma in Horticulture (Landscaping and Nursery Management) | 55 | – | ||
Eligibility: The candidates should fulfill the following criteria
Academic Qualification:
- Candidate should have passed SSC Examination conducted by Board of Secondary Education or any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto by the Board of Secondary Education such as Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Indian Council for Secondary Education (ICSE), National Institute of Open School (NIOS), Open School Society (OSS).
- Candidate should belong to the state of Andhra Pradesh as defined in G.O. (P). No. 646, Education (W) Dept, dated. 10.07.1979 and its subsequent amendments.
- Candidates who appeared SSC or equivalent examination held in March/April-2025, and whose results are yet to be declared can also apply.
- Candidates who have passed SSC in compartmental and who have either discontinued or failed in intermediate are also eligible for diploma admission.
- Candidate who had passed intermediate or pursuing higher studies are not eligible for admission into diploma courses offered by Dr.YSRHU.
Age Limit:
Candidates who wish to seek admission into these courses shall have to complete 15 years of age as on 31-08-2025 with an upper age limit of 22 years (Born in between 31.08.2003 and
31.08.2010).
YSR Horticultural University Diploma Admission Notification 2025 Selection Process:
- Percent of marks/ Total marks obtained in SSC or its equivalent examination will be considered in the order of merit for seat allotment.
- In case of tie, the marks/grade point obtained first in Science and later in Mathematics and Social, respectively will be taken into consideration for tie breaking.
- In case if tie still continues, the age of the candidates will be taken into consideration and the older candidates will be given preference.
Note: ICSE students need to enter average of three subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) for science and two subjects (History & Civics; Geography) for social while entering the subject wise marks.
Reservation of Seats:
Reservation of seats for the candidates coming from Rural Area:
- 75 per cent of the seats in various diploma courses are reserved for the candidates who have studied for a minimum of 4 years in schools located in Non-Municipal (Rural) areas and 25 per cent of seats are reserved for the candidates who have studied in Municipal area.
- FORM-I: Proforma to be certified by the Headmaster of the School with his office seal that the candidate has studied for a minimum period of four years in schools located in Non-
Municipal (Rural) areas during their period of study from 1st class to 10th class (Non- Municipal Area Certificate). - If FORM-I is not filled in or duly not signed by the concerned Head of Institution or officer along with office seal, the claim of the candidates will be rejected and will not be considered under Non – Municipal (Rural) area.
Reservations based on category:
The rules of reservation shall be followed as per the guidelines issued by the Government of Andhra Pradesh from time to time. The rule of reservation will be followed as detailed below.
(i) General Reservations:
| Caste | Reservation | TOTAL |
| Open category | OC : 50 % | 50% |
| Backward Class | BC-A : 7 % BC-B : 10 % BC-C : 1 % BC-D : 7 % BC-E : 4 % | 29% |
| Scheduled Caste (GO Ms.No.7, dt:18.4.25 Government of AP. | Group – I : 1% Group – II : 6.5% Group – III : 7.5% | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe | ST : 6 % | 6% |
Allocation of seats:
Among the total seats, 85% of the seats are reserved for local candidates and 15% of seats are Un-Reserved and will be filled on merit basis. Among the local 85 per cent, the seats
shall be allotted on 42:22 ratio among Andhra University (AU) region (Former Districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari,
Krishna, Guntur and Prakasam) and Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) region (Former Districts of Chittoor, Ananthapur, Kurnool, Kadapa and Nellore).
Application Fee:
- The candidates shall pay application fee Rs.1000/- (Rupees thousand only) for General candidates and Rs.500/- (Rupees five hundred only) in case of SC, ST& PH (Differently
Abled) candidates. - The payment shall be made through Demand Draft (DD) in favour of “Comptroller, Dr.YSRHU” payable at Tadepalligudem.
Application Procedure:
- Candidates should fill the application form carefully and check details such as local area/ municipal/ non municipal area, reservation/ special categories etc. and manual Application should reach to “The Registrar, Dr.YSR Horticultural University, Administrative Office, Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District-534 101, Andhra Pradesh”
on or before 19-06-2025 by 4:00 P.M. - It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to ensure that he/she fulfills the specified eligibility before applying/ filling application form.
- No corrections will be permitted once the application form is submitted.
- Please note that University / Colleges will NOT be held responsible for denial of admission to non-eligible candidates.
- Multiple application forms submitted by a candidate will not be accepted and will lead to the cancellation of his/her seat.
- Government decided to link the scholarship applications with the Aadhar number for affecting the cash transaction scheme. For this every student must furnish the Aadhar
number vide Government memo No. 16035/Sw. Edn.2/2012-4 dt. 29.12.2012. - The admissions into polytechnics for the academic year 2025-26 shall be made based on Manual Counseling.
- Candidates have to prepare set of preferable colleges they wish to join in consultation with their parents, teachers and friends and after thorough enquiry about the polytechnics in different districts.
- Candidate who fails to turn up at the allotted college within the stipulated time and not paying the prescribed fee will have no claim on admission into diploma programme
offered by Dr.YSRHU. - The selection of candidates belonging to SC/ ST/BC/CAP/PH/ NCC/ Sports is subject to clearance to be given by the respective departments during the counseling.
- Registrar, Dr.YSRHU is not responsible for the delay in clearance in respect of doubtful Caste/ CAP/PH/ NCC/ Sports cases.
- Any disputes concerned to admissions if any, shall be within the jurisdiction of the Hon’ble A.P. High Court.
Fee structure (for academic year 2025-26):
| Fee to be paid at the time of admission (in Rs.) First Year | ||
| I Semester | II Semester | |
| Government* | Rs.11,143/- | Rs.7,465/- |
| Affiliated* | Rs.43,633/- | Rs.26,595/- |
* Fee chargeable in all polytechnics shall be fixed by the Dr.YSRHU and subjected to revision for the academic year 2025-26.
Hostel facility:
Accommodation for students shall be provided on payment basis in both constituent and
affiliated polytechnics subject to the availability.
The following certificates should be enclosed along with the application:
- Original Demand Draft.
- SSC Memorandum of Marks or Equivalent Examination Certificates.
- Transfer Certificate of SSC/Intermediate (Fail).
- Bonafide / Study Certificate from 4th to 10th Class.
- Rural (Non-Municipal) Area Study Certificate (FORM-I enclosed in this information bulletin) for the students studied in rural area.
- Certified copy of the latest Social Status (Caste) Certificate issued by the competent authority in case of applicants belonging to Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
- Latest Income Certificate/ EWS Certificate issued by concerned authority for the candidates who applied under EWS category only.
- Physically Challenged Certificate, if applicable.
- Discharge Certificate and ID card for Children of Armed Personnel Certificate / Defense Personnel Certificate, if applicable.
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) certificate, if applicable.
- Sports and Games Certificates, if applicable.
Note: All the original copies of the above certificates should be produced at the time of counseling.
LIST OF POLYTECHNICS UNDER Dr.YSRHU
a) Diploma in Horticulture:
b) Diploma in Horticulture (Landscaping and Nursery Management):
