MA in Sociology 

at Andhra University Visakhapatnam, Visakhapatnam

Students seeking to get admission in the MA course at Adnhra University need to fulfill the specified eligibility and selection criteria. Those who have passed graduation from a recognised university are eligible to apply for Andhra University MA admission. As admission to this course is entrance-based, students must secure a valid score in accepted entrance exams i.e., Andhra Pradesh PGCET, AUCET, etc. In case a candidate fails to get admission at Andhra University for MA, they can also check out other colleges offering Online MA courses.

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.

Andhra University cutoff 2024 for Round 1 has been released for BTech courses in the form of opening and closing ranks. The closing rank for Andhra University Andhra Pradesh EAMCET cutoff 2024 for Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology and Sciences is 4982 for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering specialisation offered through Andhra Pradesh EAMCET scores followed by Counselling. Comparing it with the previous years' cutoff, it is observed that there is a increasing trend in the cutoffs for Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology and Sciences . Candidates seeking admission to Andhra University can refer to the table given below to check out the Andhra Pradesh EAMCET year-wise cutoffs for Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology and Sciences :

College	2022	2023	2024
Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology and Sciences	3829	5567	4982

According to stream-wise and overall NIRF reports 2024 released by the University, the course-wise number of students placed over the past three years during Andhra University placement are presented below:

Course	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
BTech	Total students: 360 Students placed: 330	Total students: 372 Students placed: 315	Total students: 423 Students placed: 397
MTech	Total students: 510 Students placed: 93	Total students: 510 Students placed: 315	Total students: 510 Students placed: 430
LLB	Total students: 51 Students placed: 35	Total students: 75 Students placed: 42	Total students: 36 Students placed: 22
BA LLB	Total students: 0 Students placed: 0	Total students: 72 Students placed: 38	Total students: 74 Students placed: 48
LLM	Total students: 31 Students placed: 18	Total students: 17 Students placed: 10	Total students: 10 Students placed: 7
BPharm	Total students: 44 Students placed: 5	Total students: 44 Students placed: 3	Total students: 48 Students placed: 8
MPharm	Total students: 98 Students placed: 95	Total students: 98 Students placed: 95	Total students: 98 Students placed: 92
Overall UG 3-year (BA, BSc, BCom)	Total students: 51 Students placed: 35	Total students: 75 Students placed: 42	Total students: 36 Students placed: 22
Overall PG 2-year (MSc, MBA, MCom)	Total students: 2898 Students placed: 1898	Total students: 2901 Students placed: 2345	Total students: 2959 Students placed: 2499

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.

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. 

Andhra University Visakhapatnam has well-experienced faculty members known universally for their research contributions. There are over 350 professors, 190 associate professors and 115 assistant professors serving the university. Several organisations of international and national repute have featured the faculty members of the university. Additionally, there are over 2,500 support staff working at the university. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has appointed some of these professors as chairman and vice chairman of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE).. .

The alumni of Andhra University have occupied some important and eminent positions in the government and private administration offices, and industry and research organisations inside and outside the country. Below mentioned are the details about some of these successful alumni of Andhra University Vishakhapatnam:

• Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu, popularly known as MV Naidu, is an Indian politician serving as the 13th and current vice president of India since 2017.
• Ganti Mohana Chandra Balayogi was an Indian politician and lawyer.
• Jasti Chelameswar is the former Judge of the Supreme Court of India.
• Ipsita Pati has known for winning multiple beauty pageant contests including Miss Asia and Miss International.
• Nadathur Sarangapani Raghavan is an Indian industrialist, and one of the seven founders of Infosys Technologies, a global consulting and IT services company based in India.
• Akella Naga Srinivasa Sarma, popularly known as Trivikram Srinivas, is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in the Telugu cinema.
• Pulapaka Susheela, professionally known as P Susheela, is an Indian playback singer associated with the South Indian film industry.

Andhra University scholarships are offered under various categories. The university offers merit and need-based scholarships to students. It offers Tribal Welfare and Merit Social Welfare scholarships to eligible candidates. Candidates who have qualified PG GATE exam are also given AICTE/UGC scholarships. Further, Andhra University offers BTH scholarships in the form of tuition fee waiver. Andhra University also provides scholarships to its students through various state and central government agencies. The other scholarships provided by the university include Jnanabhumi Post Metric and Andhra Pradesh Social Welfare Department scholarships.