Discontinued (Dec 2023)- Diploma in Music 

at Andhra University Visakhapatnam, Visakhapatnam

Andhra University generally conducts an entrance examination for admission to its undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The entrance exam is known as the Andhra University Common Entrance Test (AUCET) for postgraduate courses and the Andhra University Engineering Entrance Test (AUEET) for undergraduate engineering courses. However, there may be certain courses or categories where admission is granted without an entrance exam. These could include management quota seats, NRI quota seats, or specific courses that have different admission criteria. It is advisable to visit the official website of Andhra University or contact the university's admission department for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding admission without an entrance exam.

To get a seat at Andhra University candidates should first verify the eligibility requirements for the curriculum they wish to enrol in at Andhra University. For example, the MBA programme may require a 50% graduation grade. Next, find out if candidates need to take admission examinations like the CAT or AP ICET, and then get ready for them. Next, get the application form from the university's official website, complete it, and attach the necessary paperwork. Before the deadline, send in the completed form. In order to create a merit list, Andhra University will assess applications based on eligibility and entrance exam results. Candidates that are chosen should pay the entrance fee, attend the counselling session, pick their course, and guarantee their place.

Aspiring candidates who have finished their Class 12 studies are welcome at Andhra University. They can apply for admission to Andhra University's undergraduate programmes once they have completed Class 12. Programmes in the Arts, Sciences, Commerce, and Technology are among them. They must also make sure they satisfy the prerequisites, which may include certain academic requirements and, in some circumstances, admission tests, in order to enrol in Andhra University. For the most precise and recent information on eligibility requirements and the admissions procedure, it is crucial to check Andhra University's official website or get in touch with their admissions office.

To get direct admission to Andhra University, you must meet the specific eligibility criteria set for the course you're interested in. For certain programs, such as BA, the university does offer direct admissions based on merit, which is determined by your performance in the qualifying examination. Other programmes require entrance exams or additional criteria. It's important to check the university's admission guidelines for the particular course candidates are applying for.

The seat intake varies for the course offered on-campus and by the affiliated institutes. Seat reservation shall be followed as per the norms of the Government. The total number of seats offered to BSc course at AU & its affiliated colleges are 15074. Find below Andhra University BSc seat intake at some affiliated colleges:

Institutes	Seats
Prism Degree and PG College	175
Chaitanya Degree and PG College For Women	315
Allam Gurumurthy Lakshmibai Memorial College	560
Rajiv Gandhi Degree College, Andhra Pradesh	210
Gayatri Mahila Degree College	175

The admission to Andhra University has been conducted via Andhra Pradesh EAMCET exam. Based on the candidates' scores, the Andhra University cutoff 2024 has been published by the institute based on first and last-round. Considering the last-round cutoff, the cutoff ranged between 4982 and 89177 for the General Home State category candidates, specially for the BTech in Computer Science and Engineering. Among all the affiliated colleges, the institute which has the most competitive cutoff for BTech in CSE is Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology and Sciences at a cutoff rank of 4982. Candidates can check out more CSE cutoffs from the table below:

College	2024
Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology and Sciences	4982
Pydah Rama Krishnam Raju Engineering College	62608
Sir C R Reddy College of Engineering	36520
Dr. Lankapalli Bullayya College	39884
Sanketika Vidya Parishad Engineering College	72416
Pydah Group	89177

According to the NIRF Rankings 2024, Andhra University has been ranked 25 in the 'University' category and 41 in the 'Overall' category. The QS World Rankings placed the university between positions 501 and 550 in all of Asia for the year 2023. In comparison to the last-year global rankings, Andhra University ranked between 401 and 450 by the QS Asia Rankings 2022.

The total tuition fee of the BSc programme at Andhra University ranges between INR 15,900 - INR 81,000. There is a range in the fee because the fee for each specialisation is different from each other. The application and registration fees of the BSc courses ranges from instuition to institution. The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. The eligibility criteria to get admission to BSc course at Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam is candidates must completed their Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology subjects. 

Yes, BTech programme at Andhra University is offered under 15 specialisations including Civil Engineering, Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Systems Engineering. To be eligible for the BTech programme at Andhra University the candidates must have passed Diploma in Engineering/Technology or class 12 with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) from a recognised institution or B.Sc. Degree with Mathematics as a subject with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for reserved categories). 

Yes, Andhra University offers UG, PG and Diploma courses in the fields of Arts, Commerce, Management, etc. Through distance learning mode. The courses are offered through the School of Distance Education. There are currently 34 study centres serving the needs of students. The primary functions of the Study Centers include the selling of applications, the distribution of knowledge, in-person interactions, the administration of exams, etc.