About University

• Recognizing the importance of Horticulture, its growth potential in Andhra Pradesh and its contribution to State GDP, Government of Andhra Pradesh had established Andhra Pradesh Horticultural University, second of its kind in the country at Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari district during 2007. Subsequently, it was renamed as Dr.Y.S.R.Horticutlural University during 2011. 
• The University has a mandate of human resource development through education, conducting need based and location specific research and dissemination of the proven technologies through extension activities. A total of 43 institutions comprising of 4 Colleges of Horticulture, 4 Horticultural Polytechnics, 20 Research Stations and 4 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK’s) in the government sector, 4 Private Horticultural Colleges and 7 Private Horticultural Polytechnic colleges affiliated to this University are functioning under the control of this University. 
• The university is functioning with primary mission of imparting Quality Education in Horticulture and developing skilled, analytical and globally competitive human resources for sustainable and inclusive growth of horticulture in India. The University offers two year Diploma in Horticulture, four year B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture, two year M.Sc. (Horticulture) and three year Ph.D. (Horticulture) with specialization in (i) Fruit Science (ii) Vegetable Science (iii) Floriculture and Landscaping (iv) Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic crops (v) Post-Harvest Management (vi) Plant Pathology (vii) Entomology.