HORTICET

04 Sep, 2025 — HORTICET 2025 results have been released at drysrhu.ap.gov.in as a downloadable PDF. Check here.

HORTICET 2025 is scheduled for August 20, 2025. Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem, has issued the HORTICET 2025 application form. Eligible candidates may complete the application by meeting the specified criteria for the HORTICET 2025 exam. The final date to submit the HORTICET 2025 application is July 21, 2025.

The Horticulture Common Entrance Test (HORTICET) 2025 is a state-level entrance examination organized by Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem. HORTICET 2025 serves as the entry test for admission into the four-year B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture program. Below is an overview of the exam pattern and syllabus.

HORTICET 2025 will be held in offline pen-and-paper mode at designated test centers. The question paper will be bilingual (English and Telugu). The test duration is 2 hours and it comprises 200 multiple-choice questions. The syllabus follows the two-year Diploma in Horticulture curriculum as prescribed by Dr. YSRHU, so questions will be drawn from topics covered in that diploma program.

HORTICET 2025 results are expected to be published around October 2025. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifying marks to be eligible for the counselling stage. Based on performance, a merit list will be prepared and published on Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University’s official website, drysrhu.edu.in. The cut-off will depend on factors such as exam difficulty, number of candidates who appeared and cleared, and available seats.

Ques. What are the eligibility requirements for HORTICET 2025?

Ans. HORTICET 2025 is the state entrance test for admission to the B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture program at Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University. Candidates must have completed the Diploma in Horticulture from Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University to be eligible.

Ques. Is there an age limit to sit for HORTICET 2025?

Ans. Yes, the authority has set age limits for HORTICET 2025. Candidates should be at least 17 years old as of December 31 of the admission year. The upper age limit is 22 years for general categories, 25 years for SC/ST candidates, and 27 years for candidates with physical disabilities.

Ques. What is the application fee for HORTICET 2025?

Ans. HORTICET 2025 registration is open. The application fee varies by category and has been specified by the university for different candidate groups.

Ques. What is a competitive score for HORTICET 2025 counselling?

Ans. Official cut-offs will be published after the results are declared. For general category candidates, the minimum qualifying mark to be eligible for counselling is 25% of total marks, i.e., 50 out of 200. No fixed benchmark has been specified for reserved categories.

Ques. If two candidates score the same marks in HORTICET 2025, how will ranks be decided?

Ans. If two or more candidates obtain identical HORTICET 2025 marks, a tie-break procedure will be applied to determine the final ranks.

HORTICET 2025 is the state-level entrance test for entry into Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University’s B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture program. Key details are summarized below.

HORTICET 2025 exam dates are provisional; candidates should monitor the official Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University website for updates. The tentative schedule is listed below.

Before submitting the HORTICET 2025 application, candidates must carefully review the eligibility criteria set by Dr. YSRHU. The eligibility requirements are established by the university and must be met before applying.

A notification from Dr. YSRHU will announce the application submission process. Applications must be submitted offline only. Candidates should download and print the form, complete it carefully, and submit it as instructed. Once submitted, no changes will be permitted. The following steps outline the application submission process.

Details required on both copies of the admit card (one for the candidate and one for the office)

Reasons the University may reject an application form

The application fee must be paid by demand draft at the time of submitting the form. The demand draft should be payable at Tadepalligudem from any nationalized bank and drawn in favor of ‘Dr. Y.S.R HORTICULTURAL UNIVERSITY’. No cash or online payment options are accepted. The demand draft amounts for different categories are listed below.

HORTICET 2025 will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the assigned center. The paper comprises objective questions answered on paper. Candidates must complete 200 MCQs in the allotted 2 hours. Each correct response earns 1 mark. There is no negative marking for incorrect or unanswered questions. The maximum possible score is 200 marks.

Exam pattern highlights

The HORTICET 2025 syllabus covers all subjects and topics taught during the two-year Diploma in Horticulture at Dr. YSRHU.

Suggested preparation books and reference materials

Dr. YSRHU will publish the list of eligible candidates for HORTICET 2025 on the university’s official website. The list will include hall ticket numbers for all eligible applicants.

Admit cards will be mailed to eligible candidates by post. If a candidate does not receive the admit card, it can be downloaded from the university website using the prescribed steps.

HORTICET 2025 results are expected to be declared online around Nov 21, 2025 (tentative) on the official website. Results will be released as a PDF document that candidates can download to check their ranks. Qualified candidates will be eligible to participate in counselling.

Candidates can download the merit list published on the university website by following the provided instructions.

In the event of equal scores, the following criteria will be used to break ties and determine order in the merit list.

The university does not officially disclose a fixed cut-off for HORTICET 2025. Candidates must meet the minimum marks threshold set by Dr. YSRHU to be included in the rank list.

HORTICET 2025 counselling is likely to commence in December 2025. Candidates whose names appear in the merit list will be called for counselling. The university will publish counselling dates and candidates must bring the required documents listed below.

Seat allocation will be based solely on HORTICET 2025 marks and verification of original documents, while also adhering to the Government of Andhra Pradesh reservation policy. Typically, 85% of seats are reserved for candidates from Andhra Pradesh and 15% for candidates from outside the state.