M.Sc. in Geography 

at Andhra University Visakhapatnam, Visakhapatnam

The Candidate should have completed the B.Sc. With any two of the following subjects: Sericulture/ Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Forestry/ Zoology/ Botany/ Chemistry/ Home Science/ Clinical Pathology/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Genetics/ Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology/ Entomology/ Medical Lab Technology (or) Ag. B.Sc. With at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised institute.The candidate should have completed their 10+2 examinations from a state-recognised board. The fees of the course is INR 21,000 to INR 1.5 lacs annually.

Across various institutions, a total of 3,296 seats are available for the MSc programme affiliated with Andhra University. The main campus in Visakhapatnam offers 1,444 seats, while other affiliated institutions such as MVR Group of Institutions, Dr. L.B. College, Dr. Lankapalli Bullayya Post Graduate College, TSR and TBK Degree and PG College, St. Joseph's College for Women, Chaitanya Degree and PG College For Women, A.Q.J. Degree College, Dr. V.S. Krishna Government Degree College, and Sree Konaseema Bhanoji Ramars P.G. College (SKBR College) collectively provide the remaining seats to accommodate a diverse range of students in the MSc program.

To apply for the MSc programme at Andhra University, students must meet the minimum eligibility criteria. They should then visit the official website and access the admission section. After registering with basic details and creating login credentials, they can complete the application form, providing personal and educational information. The application process is finalized by submitting required documents and paying the application fee. Necessary documents include academic mark sheets, school leaving certificate, passing out certificates, and, if applicable, caste or reservation certificates, along with passport-size photographs.

To join the MSc programme at Andhra University, candidates need to meet certain eligibility criteria that is class 12 with 50%. They must hold a Bachelor's degree in BSc with relevant specializations from arecogniseduniversity. As part of the admission process, candidates are also required to take the Andhra Pradesh PGCET (Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Common Entrance Test) for the MSc programme. This entrance exam serves as a qualifying criterion for admission. Interested candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria can apply, appear for the Andhra Pradesh PGCET, and undergo the selection process conducted by the university. Successful completion of these steps will enable them to join the MSc programme at Andhra University.

The placement scenario for MSc at Andhra University showed promising growth from 2021 to 2022. In 2021, the median package was INR 4.5 LPA, while in 2022, it significantly improved to INR 6.5 LPA. This upward trend suggests positive prospects for MSc graduates, although specific placement data for 2023 is currently unavailable. 

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 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.

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.

Andhra University Visakhapatnam is spread across a campus of 422 acres, with over 120 academic, administrative, and support service buildings. The university campus has facilities such as separate hostels for boys and girls, a sports complex, a placement training center, a gymnasium, seminar halls, banks, a post office, and a high-end library.

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.