Best Agriculture Colleges and Universities in Andhra Pradesh
Government and private agriculture colleges, horticulture, veterinary and fisheries universities, NIRF 2025 ranks and 2026–27 admission guidance.
Andhra Pradesh has a well-developed agricultural higher-education network covering crop science, horticulture, veterinary medicine, animal husbandry, fisheries and aquaculture. The principal public institutions include Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University (Dr YSRHU), Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University (SVVU) and Andhra Pradesh Fisheries University (APFU). The state also has private and affiliated agricultural colleges offering B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture.
Leading government agricultural universities
1. Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), Guntur
ANGRAU is the principal state agricultural university in Andhra Pradesh. Its administrative office is at Lam, Guntur. The university conducts education, research and extension across agriculture, agricultural engineering, food technology and agribusiness-related disciplines, with constituent and affiliated colleges in several districts.
Undergraduate programmes: B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture and B.Tech. Food Technology, with programme availability and seats notified for each admission year. ANGRAU also offers postgraduate and Ph.D. programmes in agricultural sciences and allied disciplines.
Constituent agriculture colleges: Agricultural College, Bapatla; S.V. Agricultural College, Tirupati; Agricultural College, Naira (Srikakulam); Agricultural College, Mahanandi (Nandyal); and other university colleges listed in its current college directory.
Why consider it: A specialist state agricultural university with a broad regional network, research stations and agricultural extension activities across the state’s varied crop environments.
ANGRAU official website · Constituent and affiliated colleges · UG admission portal 2026–27
2. Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University (Dr YSRHU), Venkataramannagudem
Dr YSRHU is a state university dedicated to horticultural education, research and extension. It serves a state with important fruit, vegetable, plantation, spice and floriculture sectors. The university’s academic focus includes horticultural crop production, post-harvest management, processing and value addition.
Study areas: B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture, M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in horticultural specialisations, subject to the current prospectus. Specialised areas may include fruit science, vegetable science, floriculture and landscaping, plantation and spices, post-harvest technology and related disciplines.
Campus and colleges: The university’s main campus is at Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari region, with horticultural colleges and research stations across Andhra Pradesh. Confirm the current college list and programme intake on the official website.
Dr YSR Horticultural University · NIRF 2025 category ranking
Veterinary, animal and fisheries universities
3. Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University (SVVU), Tirupati
SVVU is a state university specialising in veterinary science, animal husbandry and allied fields. It supports professional education, research and extension in animal health, livestock production, dairy, poultry and veterinary public health.
Programmes: B.V.Sc. & A.H., postgraduate and doctoral programmes in veterinary and animal sciences, and other allied programmes as notified. Veterinary admissions have separate professional eligibility and counselling requirements; applicants should follow current NEET-UG, VCI and state counselling instructions as applicable.
4. Andhra Pradesh Fisheries University (APFU)
APFU is the state university dedicated to fisheries education, research and extension. Its focus is relevant to inland aquaculture, coastal fisheries, hatchery management, aquatic animal health, fish processing and seafood value chains. ICAR’s current state agricultural university directory lists APFU among Andhra Pradesh’s specialised universities.
Study areas: Fisheries science and allied programmes as notified by the university. Since the university and its academic offerings are in a developing phase, applicants should confirm the current campus, active colleges, degree names, admission route and intake from the latest official notification.
Andhra Pradesh Fisheries University · ICAR university directory
Private and affiliated agriculture colleges in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh has private agricultural colleges affiliated with ANGRAU. For B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, check the university’s current affiliated-college list, the 2026–27 admission information bulletin and ICAR’s programme accreditation list. The following examples appear in ICAR’s published affiliated-college information; always confirm current intake and admission availability before applying.
1. SBVR Agricultural College, Badvel, YSR Kadapa district
SBVR Agricultural College offers B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture and describes a four-year programme with classroom teaching, practical agriculture and final-year experiential learning. Its website states affiliation to ANGRAU and ICAR accreditation. ICAR’s published affiliated-college list records the college under ANGRAU with a five-year accreditation period beginning 13 July 2023 and a listed intake of 72.
Facilities described by the college: campus and working farmland, practical training and academic departments spanning plant and social sciences. Check the current 2026–27 approved seat matrix because the college website and regulatory records may report different intake figures or updated approvals.
2. N.S. Agricultural College, Markapur, Prakasam district
N.S. Agricultural College offers a four-year B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture programme under ANGRAU. Its published programme information describes eight semesters, 177 total credit hours and final-year rural work experience, experiential learning and internship components.
ICAR’s affiliated-college information records N.S. Agricultural College at Gobburu village under ANGRAU, with a five-year accreditation period beginning 8 February 2024 and listed intake of 72. Verify the exact campus name and approved intake in the current official university and ICAR records before applying.
N.S. Agricultural College – B.Sc. Agriculture · ANGRAU college directory
3. Sri Krishnadevaraya College of Agricultural Sciences, Anantapuramu
This college is listed in ICAR’s published affiliated-college information under ANGRAU for B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture. The published list records a five-year accreditation period beginning 8 February 2024 and an intake of 72. Applicants should confirm the current college name, address, affiliation, intake and admission availability in the ANGRAU 2026–27 information bulletin.
ANGRAU affiliated-college directory · ICAR affiliated-college list
4. Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research – Vignan Institute of Agriculture and Technology
Vignan’s official website lists the Vignan Institute of Agriculture and Technology within its School of Agriculture and Food Technology, alongside agricultural engineering and food technology. Applicants should check the current programme page for exact degree names, eligibility, campus and intake. Do not assume that every agriculture-related department awards a B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture qualification.
Other private universities and agri-related options
Private universities in Andhra Pradesh may offer agricultural engineering, food technology, biotechnology, agribusiness or life-science programmes. These degrees can be relevant to the agri-food industry but are not automatically equivalent to B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture. For example, GITAM offers a broad range of science and technology programmes; applicants should verify whether the exact agriculture degree they seek is currently offered at the Andhra Pradesh campus and whether it carries the required programme approval.
For private universities, the Andhra Pradesh Higher Education Regulatory and Monitoring Commission (APHERMC) publishes regulatory information and fee-related notices for private institutions. Check the current approval and fee details at APHERMC.
Quick comparison of Andhra Pradesh institutions
| Institution | Type | Location | Main focus | NIRF Agriculture 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University | State agricultural university | Lam, Guntur | Agriculture, food technology and allied sciences | 31 |
| Dr Y.S.R. Horticultural University | State horticultural university | Venkataramannagudem | Horticulture and post-harvest | 40 |
| Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University | State specialised university | Tirupati | Veterinary and animal sciences | Not in top 40 |
| Andhra Pradesh Fisheries University | State specialised university | Andhra Pradesh | Fisheries and aquaculture | Not in top 40 |
| SBVR Agricultural College | Private ANGRAU-affiliated college | Badvel | B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture | Not separately ranked |
| N.S. Agricultural College | Private ANGRAU-affiliated college | Markapur / Gobburu listing; verify current address | B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture | Not separately ranked |
Admission process for agriculture courses in Andhra Pradesh 2026–27
- ANGRAU undergraduate admissions: The 2026–27 admission portal publishes information for B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture and B.Tech. Food Technology. AP EAPCET ranks and AP AGRICET ranks are used for relevant categories and routes. Read the current information bulletin carefully.
- Diploma holders: ANGRAU conducts AP AGRICET for eligible agriculture diploma candidates. Check the latest notification for qualifying diploma, application, examination and counselling details.
- Private college seats: Use the official ANGRAU admission portal and the university’s affiliated-college list to check which private colleges participate in the current counselling cycle, their approved intake and category-wise seat availability.
- Horticulture: Dr YSRHU publishes its own admission notifications and prospectus for undergraduate and postgraduate horticulture programmes. Verify current entrance requirements and counselling route.
- Veterinary: SVVU veterinary admissions follow professional eligibility and applicable national/state counselling rules. Check the latest NEET-UG and VCI requirements.
- Fisheries: Follow AP Fisheries University’s current admission notification for active programmes, campuses, eligibility and seat matrix.
- PG and Ph.D.: ANGRAU and other universities publish separate postgraduate and doctoral admission notifications. Check entrance test, qualifying degree, subject group and reservation rules.
- Accreditation: Verify the exact college, programme, campus, intake and validity in the current ICAR accreditation records. University affiliation, NIRF ranking and ICAR programme accreditation are different measures.
How to choose the right agriculture college
- Choose the degree that matches your career plan: agriculture, horticulture, veterinary science, fisheries, agricultural engineering or food technology.
- Compare instructional farms, research stations, laboratories, orchards, livestock hospitals, fisheries ponds, processing facilities and hands-on training.
- Check the exact affiliating university, current-year counselling participation, sanctioned intake and fee structure.
- Ask about RAWEP, experiential learning, internships, industry projects, placement assistance and postgraduate progression.
- For private colleges, verify current ICAR accreditation, affiliation and state approvals before paying fees.
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Plan your agriculture education in Andhra Pradesh
Compare university specialisations, private college affiliation, current admission route, fees, practical facilities and programme accreditation before selecting an institution.
ANGRAU · Dr YSRHU · SVVU · AP Fisheries University · ANGRAU UG admissions
Official sources and references
- NIRF 2025 – Agriculture and Allied Sectors ranking.
- ICAR – List of Agricultural Universities.
- ANGRAU – Constituent and affiliated colleges.
- ANGRAU – UG admission portal 2026–27.
- ANGRAU – PG and Ph.D. admission portal 2026–27.
- Dr Y.S.R. Horticultural University.
- Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University.
- Andhra Pradesh Fisheries University.
- ICAR – affiliated colleges and programme accreditation list.
- SBVR Agricultural College.
- N.S. Agricultural College – B.Sc. Agriculture programme.
- Vignan – School of Agriculture and Food Technology.
- Andhra Pradesh Higher Education Regulatory and Monitoring Commission.
Editorial note: This guide is informational and is not an official ranking or admission notification. NIRF figures refer to 2025. Admission information reflects the 2026–27 cycle where official notices are available. Course availability, eligibility, intake, fees, affiliation and accreditation may change; confirm details with the university, ICAR and competent state authority before applying.
