Course Title
BSc Horticulture
Course Duration
4 years - 8 Semesters
Eligibility Criteria / Entry Requirements
A pass in the Higher Secondary Course (10+2) or any other examination recognized as equivalent there to and fulfilling the following requirements: HSC / Equivalent - Academic Stream; Eligible subjects of Study in the Qualifying Examination: 1. Mathematics / Botany/ Biology as first subject; 2. Physics as second subject; 3. Chemistry as third subject; 4. One Elective as fourth subject; Subjects of study are grouped below: Set 1: Subject 1: Mathematics; Subject 2: Physics; Subject 3: Chemistry; Subject 4 (Elective Subject): Biology / Computer Science / Statistics / Biochemistry / Home Science; Set 2: Subject 1: Botany; Subject 2: Physics; Subject 3: Chemistry; Subject 4 (Elective Subject): Zoology; Set 3: Subject 1: Biology; Subject 2: Physics; Subject 3: Chemistry; Subject 4 (Elective Subject): Computer Science / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Nursing / Nutritional Dietetics
Course Pattern
Semester Scheme
Mode of Admission
Admission Notification will appear in prominent newspapers and on the official website of the university generally during the month of May. The last date for submission of filled in application forms to the University will generally be the first week of June.
Technology Program
Horticultural College and Research Inst., Periyakulam - 625 604
Age Limit
Candidates should not have completed the age of 21 years on the first day of July of the admission year.However, for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes there is no age limit.
Non Resident Indian (NRI) Quota
Five Seats are reserved for allotment under NRI quota. The minimum qualification for admission under this quota is as follows: 1. Age : 25 years; 2. Minimum marks : Pass in Qualifying Examination; 3. Fees payable : USD 2100/ Semester; 4. The candidate should be sponsored by Non Resident Indian (NRI), who is a close relative of the candidate.
Information about the courses provided here is partial and should not be treated as comprehensive. i.e The institution would be offering other course than those mentioned here. Students are advised to check with the intitution for the latest information in regard to the course.
Tution Fee
Rs. 1320
Lodging Fee
Rs. 330
Special Fees
Rs. 330
Library Fee
Rs. 330
Examination Fee
Rs. 1210
Sports Fee
Rs. 275
Computer Lab Fee
Rs. 715
Electricity Charges
Rs. 495
Placement Fee
Rs. 80
Academic Calendar
Rs. 65
Caution Money Deposit (Refundable when discontinued)
Rs. 3000
Smart Card Identity Card (Non Refundable Fee)
Rs. 200
Rules and Syllabus Book / CD (Non Refundable Fee)
Rs. 150
NSS Corpus fund (Non Refundable Fee)
Rs. 10
YRC Annual Memeberships (Non Refundable Fee)
Rs. 5
RAWE, AITP, Study Tour (Non Refundable Fee)
Rs. 300
Mark Sheet Verification (Non Refundable Fee)
Rs.15 for TN HSC; Rs.150 for CBSC and ISCE