Best Agriculture Colleges and Universities in Andhra Pradesh
Government agricultural universities, private agriculture colleges, horticulture, veterinary and fisheries institutions, NIRF 2025 rank, courses and admission guidance.
Andhra Pradesh has a broad agricultural education network shaped by its coastal, delta, Rayalaseema and tribal agro-ecological regions. Students can choose from agriculture, horticulture, veterinary science, fisheries, agricultural engineering, food technology and agribusiness pathways. The principal public institutions include Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), Dr Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University and Andhra Pradesh Fisheries University.
Major government agricultural and allied universities
1. Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), Guntur
Score: 49.45
ANGRAU is the state’s principal agricultural university, established in 1964 and renamed in honour of Acharya N.G. Ranga. Its academic network spans agriculture, agricultural engineering and technology, food science and technology and community science. The university’s 2025–26 admission brochure describes 13 constituent colleges, six affiliated agricultural colleges, research stations across six agro-climatic zones, DAATTCs and KVKs.
Undergraduate options: B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering, B.Tech. Food Technology and B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science, depending on the current admission notification and college. The university also offers diploma, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in agriculture and allied subjects.
Research and practical exposure: ANGRAU’s network includes crop research stations, extension centres and KVKs, supporting location-specific crop research and farmer outreach. Its colleges are spread across different parts of the state.
ANGRAU official website · Admissions and notices · 2025–26 PG/PhD brochure
2. Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University (Dr. YSRHU), Venkataramannagudem
Dr. YSRHU is a specialist public university for horticulture education, research and extension. It is relevant to students interested in fruit science, vegetable science, floriculture, plantation crops, spices, post-harvest technology and horticultural production systems.
Study options: B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture and postgraduate and doctoral programmes in horticultural disciplines, subject to the current prospectus. Its colleges and research stations serve multiple horticultural production zones in Andhra Pradesh.
Who should consider it: Students who want a horticulture-focused degree rather than a general agriculture curriculum.
3. Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University (SVVU), Tirupati
SVVU is a specialist public university for veterinary and animal sciences. Its academic pathways are suited to students interested in veterinary medicine, animal health, livestock production, dairy and related animal-science fields.
Study options: B.V.Sc. & A.H. and postgraduate and doctoral programmes in veterinary and animal sciences, with other allied programmes as notified. Veterinary degrees follow professional admission and regulatory requirements and are not equivalent to B.Sc. Agriculture.
4. Andhra Pradesh Fisheries University (APFU), Vijayawada
APFU is the state’s specialist public university for fisheries science, aquaculture and related aquatic-resource education. It is an option for students interested in inland and coastal fisheries, aquaculture production, fish health, processing and value chains.
Study options: B.F.Sc. (Fisheries Science) and postgraduate or research programmes as notified in the current university prospectus. Check the official admission notice for the active campus, programme intake and eligibility.
Private agriculture colleges in Andhra Pradesh
In Andhra Pradesh, several private colleges offer agriculture degrees through affiliation with ANGRAU. Applicants should check the university’s current affiliated-college list and counselling seat matrix. A college’s own website may describe ICAR accreditation; verify the exact programme, intake and validity in ICAR’s current accreditation list before relying on the claim.
1. SBVR Agricultural College, Badvel, YSR Kadapa district
SBVR Agricultural College offers a four-year B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture programme and identifies itself as one of the private agricultural colleges affiliated to ANGRAU. Its published information describes a campus and working farmland for practical instruction, with departments covering agronomy, agricultural extension, biotechnology, entomology, genetics and plant breeding, horticulture, plant pathology, crop physiology, soil science, agricultural economics and agricultural engineering.
Admission route: Its website describes the Intermediate plus AP EAPCET route and a diploma-holder route through ANGRAU AGRICET. Confirm the current seat matrix and counselling process before applying.
SBVR Agricultural College · Programme and admission information
2. N.S. Agricultural College, Markapur, Prakasam district
N.S. Agricultural College lists a four-year B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture programme. Its published academic information describes an eight-semester programme, practical final-year learning, Rural Agricultural Work Experience and experiential learning. The college website states that it is ICAR-accredited; prospective students should verify the current validity and approved intake in the latest ICAR list.
Admission route: The college describes Intermediate/EAPCET and agriculture diploma/AGRICET pathways. It publishes an annual intake and eligibility details, which should be rechecked against the current counselling notice.
N.S. Agricultural College · B.Sc. Agriculture programme · Admissions
3. Sri Krishnadevaraya College of Agricultural Sciences (SKCAS), Anantapuramu
SKCAS is a self-financed private agricultural college in Anantapuramu. Its official profile states that it is affiliated to ANGRAU and recognised by ICAR. It focuses on agricultural education and practical knowledge relevant to the Rayalaseema region, including pest management, organic farming and seed technology.
Before applying: Confirm that the college and B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture programme appear in the current ANGRAU affiliated-college list and the latest ICAR accreditation record. Check approved intake, fees and counselling route.
Other agriculture and allied study pathways
- Agricultural engineering: ANGRAU offers agricultural engineering education for students interested in farm machinery, irrigation, soil and water engineering, processing and post-harvest systems.
- Food technology: Food science and technology programmes provide a route into food processing, quality assurance, product development, storage and value addition.
- Horticulture: Dr. YSRHU is the specialist choice for horticultural crop production and related sciences.
- Veterinary and animal sciences: SVVU offers professional pathways in veterinary medicine and livestock-related sciences.
- Fisheries and aquaculture: APFU offers a dedicated route for fisheries science and aquatic production systems.
- Agribusiness: Students interested in agricultural marketing, rural enterprise and value chains should compare management and agribusiness programmes alongside technical agriculture degrees.
Quick comparison of Andhra Pradesh institutions
| Institution | Type | Location | Main study areas | NIRF Agriculture 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University | State agricultural university | Guntur / Lam | Agriculture, engineering, food technology, community science | 31 (49.45) |
| Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University | State horticultural university | Venkataramannagudem | Horticulture and allied sciences | Not in top 40 |
| Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University | State veterinary university | Tirupati | Veterinary and animal sciences | Not in top 40 |
| Andhra Pradesh Fisheries University | State fisheries university | Vijayawada | Fisheries and aquaculture | Not in top 40 |
| SBVR Agricultural College | Private college, ANGRAU affiliated | Badvel | B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture | Not separately ranked |
| N.S. Agricultural College | Private college, ANGRAU affiliated | Markapur | B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture | Not separately ranked |
| Sri Krishnadevaraya College of Agricultural Sciences | Private college, ANGRAU affiliated | Anantapuramu | Agriculture | Not separately ranked |
Admission process and eligibility
- ANGRAU undergraduate admissions: The university publishes separate notices for AP EAPCET-based admissions and AGRICET admissions for eligible agriculture diploma holders. Check the current 2026–27 notification, seat matrix, eligibility and counselling schedule at the official website.
- Horticulture: Dr. YSRHU publishes its own programme and admission notices. Verify the current entrance route and subject eligibility for B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture.
- Veterinary: B.V.Sc. & A.H. admission follows the applicable national/state professional admission rules and counselling notices. Check SVVU and the relevant veterinary regulator.
- Fisheries: Confirm APFU’s current B.F.Sc. admission notice, seat matrix and campus details.
- Private affiliated colleges: Confirm ANGRAU affiliation, approved intake and the current counselling seat matrix. Avoid relying solely on promotional claims or old prospectuses.
- Accreditation: ICAR accreditation is programme- and validity-specific. Check the exact college, programme, intake and accreditation period in ICAR’s latest published lists.
- Fees and facilities: Compare tuition, hostel, mess, transport, examination charges, farm access, laboratories, internships and student support before accepting a seat.
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Plan your agriculture education in Andhra Pradesh
Compare the programme, campus, admission route, fees and practical facilities. Always use the latest university prospectus before applying.
ANGRAU · Dr. YSRHU · SVVU · AP Fisheries University · ICAR accreditation lists
Official sources and references
- NIRF 2025 – Agriculture and Allied Sectors ranking.
- ICAR – List of Agricultural Universities.
- Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University.
- ANGRAU – 2025–26 PG and Ph.D. information brochure.
- Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University.
- Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University.
- Andhra Pradesh Fisheries University.
- SBVR Agricultural College.
- N.S. Agricultural College.
- Sri Krishnadevaraya College of Agricultural Sciences.
- ICAR – updated accreditation lists for agricultural universities, colleges and programmes.
Editorial note: This guide is informational and is not an official ranking or admission notification. NIRF information refers to 2025. ANGRAU’s cited brochure refers to 2025–26, while admission notices may be updated during 2026–27. Courses, eligibility, intake, fees, affiliation and accreditation can change. Confirm current details directly with the institution and regulator.
