Dr.YSRHU B.Sc. Horticulture and Forestry Admissions 2026-27: The Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University (Dr.YSRHU), Andhra Pradesh, has released the official admission notification for B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture and B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry for the academic year 2026-27. Interested candidates who have qualified in the AP EAPCET 2026 can apply online. Below is a detailed overview of the eligibility, seat matrix, application fee, and important dates.
Dr.YSRHU Admissions 2026-27 Overview
| Organization | Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University PDF |
| Courses Offered | B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture & B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry |
| Academic Year | 2026-27 |
| Admission Basis | AP EAPCET 2026 Rank |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://drysrhu.ap.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date PDF |
| Commencement of online registration | 24-07-2026 |
| Last date for online registration | 10-08-2026 |
| First & Second phase of online counseling | To be announced through the website |
| Mop-up manual counseling | To be announced through the website |
Seat Matrix
The university offers seats across its constituent (Government) and affiliated (Private) colleges:
B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture: 360 regular seats, 13 payment seats, and 126 Category “A” seats in affiliated colleges.
B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry: 60 seats.
EWS Quota: An additional 10% supernumerary seats are allocated under the EWS category.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed the two-year Intermediate Examination (Bi.P.C. / M.Bi.P.C) conducted by the Board of Intermediate Education, A.P., or an equivalent recognized examination.
The required subjects include Physical Sciences and Biological or Natural Sciences.
Age Limit (As on 31st December 2026)
General Category: Minimum 17 years and Upper age limit is 22 years (born between 01st January 2005 – 31st December 2009).
SC & ST Candidates: Minimum 17 years and Upper age limit is 25 years (born between 01st January 2002 – 31st December 2009).
Physically Challenged Candidates: Minimum 17 years and Upper age limit is 27 years (born between 01st January 2000 – 31st December 2009).
Reservation and Farmers’ Quota
Farmers’ Quota: 40% of the seats are reserved for candidates coming from families of Agriculturist cum Rural Area. Candidates must own a minimum of 1 acre of land and have studied for at least 4 years in schools located in Non-Municipal areas.
Women’s Reservation: 33.33% of the seats are reserved in favor of women candidates from each category.
Selection Process
Selection is based on the state-level ranks obtained in AP EAPCET 2026.
The merit list, presidential order, region, and social status are considered for seat allotment.
In case of a tie in ranks, marks secured in the optional subjects of the qualifying examination, followed by the candidate’s age, will be used to break the tie.
Application Fee
| Category | Registration Fee PDF |
| General Candidates | Rs. 1200/- |
| SC, ST & PH (Differently Abled) | Rs. 600/- |
How to Apply
- Visit the official Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University website at https://drysrhu.ap.gov.in.
- Complete the online registration process using your AP EAPCET 2026 Hall Ticket and a valid personal mobile number.
- Verify the pre-populated data and upload any required documents, including farmers’ quota forms (Form-I and Form-II) if applicable.
- Pay the required application fee online.
- Submit the application and print the payment receipt for future reference.
