Discontinued (Nov 2022)- Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) 

offered by Andhra University Visakhapatnam

All three universities - Andhra University, Jadavpur University, and Calcutta University - are well-respected institutions with strong MBA programmes. The best college for you will depend on your individual needs and preferences.
Here are some factors to consider when making your decision:
Ranking: Jadavpur University is ranked higher than the other two universities in the NIRF 2023 rankings. However, this is just one factor to consider.
Fee: Andhra University has the lowest MBA fees of the three universities.
Specializations: Consider which specializations are important to you and make sure that the university you choose offers them.
Placement record: All three universities have good placement records for their MBA graduates. However, Jadavpur University is generally considered to have the best placement record.
Location: Consider where you would like to live and study. Andhra University is located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, while Jadavpur University and Calcutta University are located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Andhra University accepts a valid score of various national and state-level entrance exams for admission to its MBA programme. These exams are:

AP ICET (Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test)
AU CET (Andhra University Common Entrance Test)
MAT (Management Aptitude Test)
XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)
CAT (Common Admission Test)
ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions)
The Andhra Pradesh ICET is the most popular entrance exam for MBA admissions in Andhra Pradesh. It is a state-level exam conducted by the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). The AU CET is also a state-level exam, but it is conducted by Andhra University itself.

Andhra University offers MBA courses in various specializations. The eligibility criteria for MBA at Andhra University are as follows:

1. The candidate should have completed a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories).

2. The candidate should have a valid score in any one of the entrance exams such as CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/ATMA/GMAT.

3. Candidates who have completed their professional degree courses such as CA/ICWA/ACS are also eligible to apply.

4. The candidate should meet the age criteria as specified by the university.

The selection criteria for the MBA programme at Andhra University is as follows:
Eligibility: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (45% marks in case of SC/ST/BC candidates).
Entrance exam: Candidates must score a valid rank in one of the following national or state-level entrance exams:
AP ICET (Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test)
AU CET (Andhra University Common Entrance Test)
MAT (Management Aptitude Test)
XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)
CAT (Common Admission Test)
ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions)
Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview round. The interview will assess the candidate's academic performance, professional experience, and overall fit for the programme.

It appears that the MBA placement at Andhra University in 2022 was better than in 2021. The median package for MBA graduates increased from INR 4.5 LPA in 2021 to INR 6.5 LPA in 2022.
However, it is important to note that the 2023 placement report has not yet been released, so it is impossible to say for sure how the placement record for MBA graduates will compare to 2022.