JNTU Kakinada: Courses, Fees, Admission 2024, Placements, Rankings

Candidates willing to pursue MCA need to appear for Andhra Pradesh ICET exam. The MCA is spread across six semesters covering core subjects such as  IT-related subjects like application development, mathematics, data mining, programming languages, etc. MCA Course at JNTU Kakinada includes the study, project work and applications on major softwares and technologies such as Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0, Novell Netware 5.1 Server, Novell Netware 4.1 Server, etc. Read on to know more about the JNTUK MCA programme. Admission is based on ICET (Integrated Common Entrance Test) and qualifying the eligibility criteria. 

The step-wise JNTUK application process is mentioned below: Step 1: Visit the official website of the university Step 2: Select the relevant entrance exam Step 3: Complete the registration process Step 4: Fill in the required details Step 5: Submit all necessary documents Step 6: Pay the prescribed fee.

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada offers two years MBA course offered in a ful-time mode. The programme costs between  INR 54,000 and INR 3 lakh. The placements at JNTU Kakinada for MBA programme are decnt. The average salary package offered during JNTU Kakinada MBA placements 2022 stood at INR 5.02 LPA. Further, the university also been accredited by NAAC with a Grade of 'A+' and approved by AICTE & UGC. JNTU Kakinada has received 151 Rank in the Overall Category by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023. Overall JNTUK is a good university for candidates wants to pursue MBA in a low cost. 

 

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada offers five courses at the undergraduate level, namely B.Tech, B.Pharma B.Arch Pharma. D and integrated MBA. The duration of B.Tech and B.Pharma is four years each, whereas B.Arch and integrated MBA are of five-year duration. Pharma. D is of six-year duration. Admission to all these courses is entrance exam-based. For JNTUK Ph.D. admission, candidates must appear in one of the entrance exams such as UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ GATE/ Andhra Pradesh RCET followed by Interview.

The JNTUK MBA tuition fees range between INR 54,000 and INR 3 lakh. The fees vary across the affiliated colleges where the MBA course is offered. Selected candidates have to pay the admission fees at the time of reporting at the allotted institute.

Candidates seeking admission in JNTUK for BTech need to complete Class 12 in Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with 45% aggregate. Also candidates must participate in the counselling process.  BTech admission is based on candidates' performance in the national-level entrance exam such as AP EAMCET, JEE Main, AP ECET. JNTUA BTech offers 52 specialisations, including Computer Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, etc. 

Yes, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada does accepts CAT score for MBA. Common Admission Test or CAT is a national level management aptitude test conducted by the IIM for admission to MBA and other postgraduate courses offered by its 21 campuses. As per the admission guidelines, for MBA admission, candidates must have valid eligibility criteria and entrance exam scores. Other than the CAT exam, the university also accepts any on of the entrance exams:  APICET/TSICET/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/ATMA. 

The average package offered during JNTUK B.Tech placements 2023 is not released. However, according to JNTUK NIRF report 2023, the median package offered during JNTUK UG 4-year placements 2022 stood at INR 4.46 LPA. Earlier, the median package offered during JNTUK UG 4-year placements 2021 and 2020 stood at INR 4 LPA and INR 3.60 LPA, respectively.

According to the NIRF report 2024 released by the University, the course-wise number of students placed over the past three years during JNTUK placements is presented below:

Particulars	BTech Placement Statistics (2021)	BTech Placement Statistics (2022)	BTech Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students	345	345	353
Students placed	218	274	314
Students opted for higher studies	23	65	30
Particulars	Integrated BTech-MTech Placement Statistics (2021)	Integrated BTech-MTech Placement Statistics (2022)	Integrated BTech-MTech Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students	20	19	18
Students placed	10	9	4
Students opted for higher studies	9	8	14
Particulars	MTech Placement Statistics (2021)	MTech Placement Statistics (2022)	MTech Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students	220	222	226
Students placed	145	96	85
Students opted for higher studies	0	0	5

The highest package offered during JNTUK CSE and ECE placements 2024 stood at INR 35 LPA. Further, as per the NIRF report 2024 released by the University, the key highlights of JNTUK placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented below:

Particulars	BTech Placement Statistics (2021)	BTech Placement Statistics (2022)	BTech Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 4 LPA	INR 4.46 LPA	INR 4.7 LPA
Total students	345	345	353
Students placed	218	274	314
Students opted for higher studies	23	65	30
Particulars	Integrated BTech-MTech Placement Statistics (2021)	Integrated BTech-MTech Placement Statistics (2022)	Integrated BTech-MTech Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 3.55 LPA	INR 3.85 LPA	INR 3.55 LPA
Total students	20	19	18
Students placed	10	9	4
Students opted for higher studies	9	8	14
Particulars	MTech Placement Statistics (2021)	MTech Placement Statistics (2022)	MTech Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 3.53 LPA	INR 5.02 LPA	INR 3.6 LPA
Total students	220	222	226
Students placed	145	96	85
Students opted for higher studies	0	0	5

According to data gathered from unofficial sources, Engineering sector has placed the most no. of JNTUK students. The sector-wise JNTUK alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Note: The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources, hence may vary.

JNTUK average package data 2024 is not released. However, according to the NIRF report 2024 released by the University, the course-wise median package offered during JNTUK placements over the past three years are presented below:

Course	Median Package (2021)	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)
BTech	INR 4 LPA	INR 4.46 LPA	INR 4.7 LPA
Integrated BTech-MTech	INR 3.55 LPA	INR 3.85 LPA	INR 3.55 LPA
MTech	INR 3.53 LPA	INR 5.02 LPA	INR 3.6 LPA

Candidates willing to take admission to JNTUKK need to apply for the desired course on Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) and pay the prescribed application/exam fee.

The step-wise process is mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official website

Step 2: Select the relevant entrance exam

Step 3: Complete the registration process

Step 4: Fill in the required details

Step 5: Submit all necessary documents

Step 6: Pay the prescribed fee

APICET 2025 registration process will commence online at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in first week of March. Candidates will be able to fill the Andhra Pradesh ICET application form online (with late fee) on or before the last date. The last date for Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 registrations without late fee will be announced. Registrations with late fee INR 1000, 2000, 3000, 5000 will commence soon after the registration without late fee ends. Candidates not registering on or before the prescribed date will not be given further chances to apply for the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam. Candidates are advised to stay updated with the Andhra Pradesh ICET application form 2025 important dates to know the last date of registrations with and without late fees. Only candidates who will register for the Andhra Pradesh ICET exam will be able to download the admit card when released.

Yes, JNTUK offers lateral entry admission for BTech programme.

To get admission to a four-year MBA course, candidates must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place. Admission to MBA is entirely entrance-based. Candidates are offered admission based on a valid score obtained in APICET exam. AP ICET is conducted by Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ananthapuramu on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education. Further, candidates who qualify for this exam are called for the counselling process. However, candidates can always opt for other entrance exams for admission to MBA such as TSICET/MAT/XAT/CAT/CMAT/GMAT/ATMA. 

BTech or Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering is a traditional engineering course which provides foundation in computer science and its practical applications. The enginnering course is famous among students as its has high paying job option. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada offers BTech in CSE with multiple sub-specialisations, which are as follows:

• BTech CSE ( Internet of Things)
• BTech CSE (Computer Science and Business System
• BTech CSE ( Internet of things and Cyber security including Blockchain Technology)
• BTech CSE ( Cyber Security)     
• BTech CSE (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science)
• BTech CSE( Data Science
• BTech CSE( Artificial Intelligence)
• BTech CSE (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)

The highest package offered JNTUK placements 2024 till now stood at INR 35 LPA, which was grabbed by two students of ECE and CSE branch. Further, the second highest package offered during JNTUK CSE placements 2024 stood at INR 16.3 LPA.

Other than this, as per the NIRF report 2024 released, the key highlights of JNTUK BTech placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented below:

Particulars	BTech Placement Statistics (2021)	BTech Placement Statistics (2022)	BTech Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 4 LPA	INR 4.46 LPA	INR 4.7 LPA
Total students	345	345	353
Students placed	218	274	314
Students opted for higher studies	23	65	30

As per the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) admission is based  EAMCET (Engg, Agriculture & Medical Common Entrance Test). However, the university other entrance exams for admission to its BTech courses. JNTUK also accepts JEE Main, AP ECET, and TS EAMCET for admission to the BTech course. Therefore, candidates can join  JNTU Kakinada BTech course without EAMCET but they must have exam scores of any one of the above mentioned exams. 

{Source: B.Pharma students & alumni}

Based on the feedback from students and alumni, here's a summary of the pros and cons:

Pros:

* Some faculty members are knowledgeable and helpful
* Relevant coursework (although the curriculum may not match industry requirements)
* Opportunities for placements, although not guaranteed (around 30-40% of students get placed)

Cons:

* Poor infrastructure: Wi-Fi strength is weak, classrooms are inadequate, and libraries lack essential resources
* Limited internship opportunities (not fully developed)
* Low salary packages (the highest being around 4 LPA)
* Some faculty members are unqualified or lack concern for students' needs
* Hostel conditions are subpar (congested, poorly maintained, and lacking basic amenities)

In conclusion, pursuing B.Pharma at JNTUK can be a challenging experience due to the limitations mentioned above. While some faculty members are knowledgeable, the overall infrastructure and resources leave much to be desired. Students should weigh these factors carefully before making a decision.

Recommendation: Students considering JNTUK for B.Pharma should focus on developing skills outside of academics, such as networking and building relationships with professionals in the field, to increase chances of successful placements. Additionally, students should prioritize seeking guidance from experienced faculty members who demonstrate concern for students' growth.