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About Andhra University
Established in 1926, Andhra University (AU) is a 98-year-old higher education institution that is considered as one of the country's oldest educational institutions. The university is the first to be conceived as a residential and teaching-cum-affiliating university. Mainly devoted to postgraduate teaching and research, Andhra University came into being after a prolonged and collective struggle of the Telugu elite for a university in the educationally backward northern Circars and Ceded districts of the erstwhile Madras Presidency.
Sir C.R. Reddy was Andhra University’s founder and Vice-Chancellor. Former President of India, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan succeeded Dr C. R. Reddy as Vice-Chancellor in 1931. Moreover, the university is fortunate to engage the services of famous educationists such as Dr T.R. Seshadri, Dr S. Bhagavantham, Professor Hiren Mukherjee, Professor Humayan Kabir, and Dr V.K.R.V. Rao.
Andhra University currently has 58 departments, 16 specialized research centres, 188 ICT enabled classrooms, state -of the-art of computer and GIS laboratories and 76 seminar halls. The campus is spread across an area of 425 acres.
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has accredited the university with an ‘A++' grade with a score of 3.60, attesting to the quality of higher education provided by the university.
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Andhra University Courses and Admission 2025
Andhra University offers a total of 158 courses at Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PG Diploma, Certificate, and Doctorate levels. The courses offered by Andhra University majorly covers the field of arts, commerce, management, science & technology, engineering, law, pharmacy, and education. The university sports seven constituent colleges/institutions - the College of Arts & Commerce, College of Science & Technology, College of Engineering (A), College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Br. B. R. Ambedkar College of Law, College of Engineering for Women, and Institute of Advanced Studies in Education (IASE) - to oversee all kinds of academic activities at the university. Students may have a look at the list of Andhra University courses before applying to the university. Candidates can check from the table below all the major details related to Andhra University courses including the eligibility criteria and Andhra University fees:
Andhra University Courses & Eligibility Criteria 2024
| Name of the Course | Total Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
| BE/ B.Tech | Rs 1,18,000 - Rs 7,85,000 | 10+2 pass with PCM and 55% aggregate |
| B.Sc | Rs 13,000 - Rs 3,10,000 | Pass in 10+2 with Science stream |
| D.Pharma | Rs 2,04,000 - Rs 4,08,000 | 12th pass with Biology as main subject |
| B.Pharm | Rs 40,000 - Rs 2,41,000 | Must complete 10+2 in Physics and Chemistry as a compulsory subject along with one of the Mathematics / Computer Science / Biotechnology / Biology subjects |
| BFA | Rs 23,200 | Class 12th pass in any discipline from the recognized board |
| B.Ed | Rs 5,000 - Rs 35,000 | Class 12th pass in any stream |
| PGDM/MBA | Rs 10,000 - Rs 3,21,000 | BBA/ BTech or equivalent pass from a recognised institute |
| ME/M.Tech | Rs 28,400 - Rs 2,14,000 | BTech or BE degree from a recognised institute |
| MCA | Rs 45,000 - Rs 1,81,000 | Pass in BCA or equivalent |
| Integrated BBA + MBA | Rs 8,50,000 | Pass in 10+2 with commerce or arts stream |
| LLM | Rs 15,000 - Rs 40,000 | LLB pass from a recognised law university/ institute |
| M.Pharm | Rs 64,000 - Rs 3,00,000 | BPharm pass from a recognised medical or pharma institute |
| LLB | Rs 30,000 - Rs 60,000 | Pass in 10+2 with commerce or arts stream |
| M.Com | Rs 8,000 - Rs 23,200 | Must have pursued BCom/ BBA or equivalent level degree |
| MJMC | Rs 12,000 - Rs 23,200 | Must complete UG degree in BA, BBA, BSW, BMS or equivalent from a recognised institute. |
| Executive MBA | Rs 35,000 | BSc/ BBA/ BCom/ BTech graduates with minimum 50% aggregate |
| MA | Rs 8,000 - Rs 65,200 | BA pass from a recognised institute |
| M.P.Ed | Rs 91,000 | Must pass BPEd with minimum 50% aggregate |
| M.Sc | Rs 8,000 - Rs 2,00,000 | Graduate in BSc or equivalent degree |
| PG Diploma | Rs 4,000 - Rs 13,500 | Graduation in a relevant course with a 50% score |
Andhra University Distance Education
The AU SDE (Andhra University School of Distance Education) has 23 permanent faculties offering four UG programmes, 18 PG programmes, five certification courses, nine PG diploma courses, 15 professional courses, and seven collaborative courses through Distance Education Mode. The AU distance learning package comprises self-learning study materials, audio-video classes, and face-to-face interaction. Students at AU SDE study the same syllabi and are subject to the same regulations as the regular students of Andhra University. The Degree awarded is also the same as the regular degree.
Gyan Vani, a community Radio Station, is located at the School of Distance Education and caters to the needs of learners of the School of Distance Education. The School of Distance Education has 35 study centres as well.
Andhra University admission to courses is done on the basis of various entrance exams. Some of the entrance exams accepted by Andhra University for admission include JEE Main, AP EAMCET for BTech, AP EDCET for BEd, AP ICET for MBA, GATE for MTech and MBA, etc. It is mandatory for candidates to appear for and qualify for the respective exams to be eligible for admission. The seats for Andhra University admission are allocated through the respective exam counselling process. The admission dates for the university are decided on the basis of respective exam dates. Candidates can check below all the important Andhra University admission dates 2023:
Andhra University Admission Dates 2024
| Events | Dates |
| JEE Main Exam Dates | January Session: January 24 to February 1, 2024 April Session: April 1 to 15, 2024 |
| AP EDCET Counselling Registration | September 30, 2023 |
| AP ICET Final Seat Allotment Result | September 27, 2023 |
| AP ICET Reporting to College | September 29, 2023 |
| GATE Last Date to Apply | September 29, 2023 |
| GATE Admit Card | January 3, 2024 |
| GATE Exam Date | February 3,4, 10 and 11, 2024 |
Andhra University Application Process 2024
Andhra University application process is conducted by the university online via the online application portal. The Directorate of Admissions opens the online application portal annually during the admission session. Students may go to the application portal to fill out the Andhra University application form for their desired courses. They must also take the relevant entrance test for a particular course.
How to Apply for Andhra University UG & PG Courses?
Below are the steps that students need to follow for filling out the Andhra University application form:
- The candidate must go to the Andhra University official website and fill out an application form for the desired course.
- The applicants must pay the application fee to complete the application process.
- The Andhra University application fee is Rs 600 for General students and Rs 500 for reserved categories.
- The candidate must take the particular entrance exam and wait for the university’s cutoff list.
- After the appearance of the name on the merit list, a candidate must attend the AU counselling session.
- The candidate requires to submit the essential documents for verification.
- The university confirms the admission after document verification.
Andhra University Placements
Andhra University has a dedicated Training & Placement Cell that oversees placement activities at the university. Andhra University placement drives ensure that students get the most promising job offers after completing courses from the university. A candidate must pass all the steps in the selection process to secure a job offer at the campus placement drive. As per the Andhra University placement statistics 2023, the highest package offered to the students was Rs 84.5 LPA. Candidates can check the statistics for Andhra University placements 2023 below:
Andhra University Placement Statistics 2023
| Particluars | Statistics |
| Highest salary package | Rs 84.5 LPA |
Andhra University Recruiters
| TechMahindra | Infosys |
| Cognizant Technologies Solutions | Amazon |
| Wipro Technologies | Tata Consultancy Services |
| Capgemini | Concentrix |
Andhra University Cut Off
Andhra University admission is conducted every year on the basis of Andhra University cut off. The cutoff marks for Andhra University are determined on the basis of different entrance exams cutoff accepted for admission. It is mandatory for applicants to score the minimum Andhra University cutoff to be eligible for admission. Candidates can check below exam-wise Andhra University cutoff 2023:
Andhra University Cutoff 2023
| Entrance Exam | Opening Cutoff | Closing Cutoff |
| JEE Main | 32.5 | 21.6 |
| GATE | 1379 | 15555 |
| AP EAMCET | 1627 | 24391 |
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Andhra University Rankings 2024
- Ranked in the band of 1201-1500 in the overall category by The World University Ranking 2023.
- Ranked in 24th position in the University category by NIRF 2023.
- Ranked 48th out of 876 in India overall and 70th out of 486 for Engineering by EduRank.
- Ranked in the band of 301-350 in QS WUR Ranking 2022.
Ranking Publisher NIRF
- Overall#41
- University#43
- Agriculture#40
Andhra University Overall NIRF Ranking 2024
- OVERALLCombined scores base on institute performance.54.97GOOD
- TLRStrong emphasis on quality education and adequate resources.75.44GOOD
- RPActive engagement in research, high-quality publications, and strong professional collaborations.26.05AVERAGE
- GOGood placement and higher study opportunities for students, high median salary, and admissions into top universities.85.19Great
- OIFocus on diversity, inclusivity, and facilities for disadvantaged and physically challenged students.64.68GOOD
- PRPositive perception among employers, research investors, and academic peers.10.13AVERAGE
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Andhra University Campus Facilities and Infrastructure
The Andhra University campus sprawls over 422 acres of land that houses 121 buildings related to academic, administrative, and support services fields. These come with a plinth area of about 20 lakh sq. ft. Presently, the University is catering to the educational needs of five green districts of Andhra Pradesh, namely Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari, Vizianagaram, and Srikakulam.
Andhra University Campus
Andhra University has four campuses - the AU campus at Kakinada (East Godavari district), the AU campus at Etcherla (Srikakulam District), the AU campus at Tadepalli Gudem, and AU campus at Vizianagaram.
|
Name of the Campus |
Number of Departments |
|
AU campus at Kakinada (East Godavari District) |
5 |
|
AU Campus at Etcherla (Srikakulam District) |
11 |
|
AU Campus at Tadepalli Gudem |
4 |
|
AU Campus at Vizianagaram |
5 |
Andhra University Constituent Colleges
|
Name of the College |
Number of Departments |
|
College of Arts & Commerce |
23 |
|
College of Science & Technology |
21 |
|
College of Engineering (A) |
16 |
|
College of Pharmaceutical Studies |
1 |
|
Br. B. R. Ambedkar College of Law |
1 |
|
College of Engineering for Women |
6 |
|
Institute of Advanced Studies in Education (IASE) |
1 |
Andhra University Research Centres
Arts & Commerce - Research Centres
- Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP)
- Japan Information and Study Centre
- Centre for SAARC Studies
- Centre for Population Research
- Centre for Agro-Economic Research
- Gandhian Studies Centre
- Women's Studies Centre
- Centre for Alluri Seetharama Raju History and Tribal Studies
Science and Technology - Research Centres
- Advanced Analytical Laboratory (DST-PURSE Programme)
- Delta Studies Institute
- NMR Research Centre
- Centre for Studies on the Bay of Bengal
Engineering (A) - Research Centres
- Centre for Nanotechnology, & Centre of Excellence (CoE)
- Centre for Environment
Andhra University Infrastructure & Facilities
Hostel & Accommodation -
The Andhra University campus has 23 hostels for men, accommodating more than 3200 students and 10 hostels exclusively for women with a capacity of more than 2000 students. There are two separate hostels for international students. The university has two Residential Health Centres - one on the south campus and the other on the north campus. It also has a homoeo dispensary for the students and staff members. Andhra University has four guest houses and 324 staff quarters.
Library -
Dr V.S. Krishna Library is the Andhra University central library. It also has two branch libraries - Engineering College Library and Law College Library. Dr V.S. Krishna Library has a 60,000 sq. ft. of carpet area. It has a seating and reading facility to enable the user to choose and refer books comfortably. It has a seating capacity of 500 users and houses 5,20,502 books. The library is effectively using SOUL software. It also provides special facilities for differently-abled persons. Furthermore, AU has developed a separate unit of books in Braille for visually challenged students.
Health Services -
AU Health Centre, formerly known as AU Dispensary, was established in 1933 for medical and health hazards of AU students and staff. It was modified as AU Health Centre in 1981 with a senior medical officer and three medical officers. The students, scholars, teaching and non-teaching members, and their family members staying at the AU campus utilise the hospital services as and when in need. There is a separate homoeopathy clinic attached to the health centre.
Others -
The Andhra University facilities include a central canteen, four canteens at various locations, a press and publication division, women waiting halls, faculty club, schools for employees' children, NSS & NCC Units, post office, banking facilities, University Employment & Guidance Bureau, training & placement cell. a sports complex, a gymnasium hall, a transportation facility, and a computer centre.
Campus Facilities
Computer Lab
Library
Medical Facilities
Placement
Sports
Grounds
Laboratories
Hostel
Common Room
Andhra University Scholarships
Andhra University scholarships are provided to enrolled students as financial aid. There are two types of scholarships provided to the students: Merit Social Welfare Scholarship and BTH merit scholarship. Candidates who are eligible for respective scholarships can apply for the same at the time of Andhra University admission. Candidates can check the detailed information for Andhra University scholarship 2023 below:
Merit Social Welfare Scholarship:
- Students under this scholarship program are provided scholarships from the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
- Candidates who have qualified for the GATE exam are provided with UGC/AICTE fellowships.
BTH Merit Scholarship:
- Candidates are selected for BTH scholarship on the basis of merit in academics.
- The scholarship aid will be decided by the BTH Scholarship committee.
Andhra University Seat Reservation
| Gender | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General | 6 | 8 |
| OBC | 4 | 6 |
| SC | 16 | 22 |
| ST | 2 | 2 |
| Muslim | 0 | 0 |
| PWD | 0 | 0 |
Andhra University Affiliated Colleges
A total of 148 colleges are affiliated with Andhra University. These colleges under Andhra University offer various streams such as Science, Commerce, Management, Business Administration, Education, etc. The affiliated colleges of Andhra University are the ones that are affiliated to the varsity and participate in the admission procedure decided by the university. The Andhra University affiliated colleges include Andhra University College of Arts & Commerce, Andhra University College of Engineering, Andhra University College of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Andhra University College of Science & Technology, etc.
Andhra University Awards, Recognition, Accreditations, and Collaborations
Andhra University Awards
- Ranked in 24th position in the University category by NIRF 2023.
Andhra University Accreditations
- National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
- ISO 9001: 2000 Certified
Andhra University Contact Details
College Location
Junction, Andhra University South Campus, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530003
registrar@andhrauniversity.edu.in
http://www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/
Related Questions
Dear Student,
A rank of 101-200 in the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) would be sufficient for General category students to secure admission to the MBA program offered by Andhra University. The previous year AP ICET MBA cutoff for Andhra University was 185 for Retail Management, 196 for Banking and Financial Services (Self-Finance), and 307 for the general MBA program. Therefore, if you are able to secure an AP ICET rank of 200 or higher, you will have a good chance of being allotted an MBA seat at Andhra University in the General category through AP ICET counselling. It must be noted that the cutoffs vary each year due to a range of factors and the cutoffs may be higher or lower depending on the AP ICET exam difficulty level, number of MBA applicants, number of AP ICET qualified candidates, etc.
The annual fee for BA LLB course at Andhra University is Rs 1,00,000. The course duration is five years and admissions are offered based on AP LAWCET conducted by. The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). It is a 120 marks test and the general category needs to score a minimum 42 marks in order to be eligible for counselling. For Andhra University admission, you need to score a good rank in AP LAWCET and it should be under 100 to guarantee admission.
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