Andhra University Visakhapatnam (AU VISAKHAPATNAM) - Admission

State University

NAAC A, UGC, AICTE

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

State University

NAAC A, UGC, AICTE

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Andhra University Admission 2023: Courses, Eligibility, Fees

Updated On - February 26 2023 by Abhinandan Singh

Andhra University Admission 2023 for UG and PG courses is done on the basis of the AU EET exam conducted by Andhra University. The university range from marks scored in the qualifying examinations to performance in state-level or university-level entrance examinations. Andhra University is a State University established in 1926 in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The university was established with a motto that their knowledge becomes brilliant. The university has a very amazing campus that has 121 buildings which consist of academic, administrative, support services for the students. The university has two sections, The North Campus and the South Campus. The South Campus has colleges for Humanities, Arts, and Sciences and Administrative blocks. The North Campus consists of only Engineering Departments. The university also offers Distance Education programs to the students. The campus also consists of hostel accommodations for both Girls and boys. Candidates can check all the details related to Andhra University Admission 2023 from this article. 

Andhra University Admission 2023:

Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has announced the exam dates for AP PGECET 2023. The AP PGECET 2023 will be conducted from May 28 to 30, 2023, to offer admission to postgraduate Engineering and Pharmacy courses such as M.E./MTech, M. Pharma, and Pharm. D, in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The registration process will tentatively begin in April 2023.

For Law courses, candidates must sit for the AP LAWCET 2023 on May 20, 2023. The registration process for all the exams will tentatively begin in April 2023. Candidates can check the official website for more details - cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/APSCHEHome.aspx.

Candidates who wish to apply for the MBA and MCA courses must appear for the AP ICET 2023 from May 25 - 26, 2023.

Admission to the BEd course will be done on the basis of AP EDCET 2023, scheduled on May 20, 2023.

Andhra University Admission 2023 Highlights

Candidates can check the basic details related to admission at Andhra University from the following table:

Andhra University Basic Details
Name of the UniversityAndhra University
Type of the UniversityState/Public University
Application ModeOnline
Basic Admission CriteriaMerit-Based/Entrance Based
Official websitehttps://www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/

AU Vishakhapatnam UG Admission 2023

The University offers various courses at Bachelor’s level in the following disciplines-Law, Performance and Fine Arts, Education, and Architecture. Admission in BFA/BPA course is on the basis of AUCET exam. Candidates can check the general eligibility criteria for admission to these programs from the table given below

Andhra University UG Course Details
CoursesEligibility CriteriaSelection Criteria
BFA/BPAMust have passed 10+2Admission on the basis of AUCET exam or University entrance exam
B.Arch.Must have passed 10+2 with   Mathematics/ EnglishAdmission on the basis of NATA exam score
B.Ed.Must have a graduation in any streamUniversity entrance exam
LLBCandidate's marks in AP LAWCET exam

Admission in BArch programme is done on the basis of candidate rank in NATA exam. Admission in LLB programme offered by Andhra University at UG level is based on AP Lawcet exam.

Andhra University B.Tech+M.Tech Admission 2023

The University offers 16 courses in Engineering and Technology discipline. For admission in B.Tech. the course at Andhra University, the candidate must have passed class 12 or any other equivalent degree with Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics. Andhra University offers 8 Integrated B.Tech Program:
  • B.E. Civil Engineering
  • B.E. Civil Environmental
  • B.E. Mech. with Marine Engineering elective
  • B.E. Mechanical Engineering
  • B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
  • B.Tech. Computer Science and Systems Engineering
  • B.E. Metallurgical Engineering
  • B.E. Marine Engineering
  • B.E. Naval Architecture
  • B.Tech. Instrumentation Engineering
  • B.Tech. Chemical Engineering
  • B.Tech. Geo-informatics
  • B.Tech. Ceramic Technology
  • B.Tech. Biotechnology
  • BE (Bachelor Electorial Mechanical Engineering 2010 - 2011)
For admission in 6 years integrated B.Tech courses, the candidate must have a valid score in AUEET exam conducted by Andhra University. The test is of 90 minutes duration and consists of 100 objective type questions. The Mathematics section contains 40 questions and is for 40 marks and the Physics and Chemistry part contains 30 questions and carries 30 marks each.

Admission through AUEET in Andhra University

Andhra University Engineering Entrance Test is conducted by the Directorate of admissions, Andhra University for admission to the 6 years dual degree course (BTech + MTech) in University College of Engineering (A), and Andhra University (AU) College of Engineering for women. Candidates can apply for the AUEET 2023 online mode from the official website of the university i.e. www.andhrauniversity.edu.in. The entrance exam is conducted in offline mode, i.e. it is pen and paper-based.

Andhra University ME/MTech Specialisation

Given below are the specification in ME and MTech courses offered by Andhra University:

  • M.E. Environmental Engineering & Management
  • M.E. Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
  • M.E. Machine Design
  • M.E. Heat Transfer in Energy System
  • M.E. CAD/CAM
  • M.Tech. Technology Forecasting
  • M.E. Control System
  • M.E. Power system & Automation
  • M.E. Marine Engineering & Mechanical Handling
  • M.Tech. Computer Science & Technology
  • M.Tech. Information Technology
  • M.Tech. Chemical Engineering
  • M.Tech. Mineral Processing Engineering
  • M.Tech. Bio-technology
  • M.Tech. Computer-Aided Chemical Engineering
  • M.Tech. Geo-Engineering
  • M.Tech Industrial Process Instrumentation.
  • M.Tech. Communication Systems.
  • M.Tech Programme in Computer Aided Chemical Engineering
  • M.Tech. (CST with specialization in Computer Engineering)
  • M.Tech. (CST with specialization in Information Technology)
  • M.Tech. (CST with specialization in Bio-informatics)
  • M.Tech. (CST with specialization in Computer Networks)
  • M.Tech. Transportation Engineering
  • M.Tech. Industrial Pollution Control Engineering.
  • M.Tech. Bio-informatics
  • M.E. Water Resources & GIS
  • M.E. Industrial Engineering
  • M.Tech. (VLSI) Course (offered by SVP Engg. College, P.M. Palem, Visakhapatnam 2009-10 batch)
  • M.E. (Industrial Metallurgy)
  • M.E. Construction Technology and Project Management
  • M.E. Structural Engineering/Natural Disaster Management
  • M.E. Hydraulic and Coastal Harbour Engineering
  • M.Tech Radar and Microwave Engineering
  • M.Tech. Electronics Instrumentation Engineering
  • M.Tech. (Bio-medical Engineering)

AU Vishakhapatnam PG Admission 2023

Following are the courses offered in the Postgraduate Courses : 

CoursesStreamEligibility CriteriaSelection Criteria
M.AEnglishB.A. in related StreamMerit-Based Selection/ Entrance exam score
Hindi
Sanskrit
Telegu
Quantitative Economics
Adult & Continuing Education
Ancient History & Archaeology
History
Politics
Public Administration
Sociology
Psychology
Anthropology
Social Work
Philosophy
Music
Dance (Self Finance)
Women Studies and Computer Applications 
Yoga and Consciousness
M.EdGeneralB.Ed in related stream
Special Education
M.ScAnthropologyB.Sc in Anthropology
M.Com-----An Undergraduate Degree in the Related Stream
M.L.I.Sc
M.J.M.C
M.H.R.M
MBA-----

Self Financing Courses

Andhra University offers admission in the following Self Financing courses:

  • M.Tech. Industrial Pollution Control Engineering.
  • M.Tech. Computer-Aided Chemical Engineering
  • M.Tech. Nano-technology
  • M.Tech. Bio-informatics
  • M.Tech. (CST with specialization in A1 Robotics)
  • M.Tech. Computer Networks
  • M.E. Transport Engineering
  • M.E. Water Resources & GIS
  • 5 year Integrated course M.S. Software Engineering
  • 5 year Integrated course in M.S. Information Technology
  • M.S. Software & M.S. Signal Processing Engineering (Twinning PG. Programs offered in Collaboration with Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden)
  • M.S. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (A twinning PG Program offered in collaboration with Kansas State University, USA).
  • M. Planning
  • M.E. CAD/CAM.
  • M.E. Industrial Engineering (2007-08 BATCH)
  • M.E. Construction Technology and Project Management
  • M.E. Structural Engineering/Natural Disaster Management
  • M.E. Hydraulic and Coastal Harbour Engineering
  • M.Tech Radar and Microwave Engineering
  • M.Tech. Electronics Instrumentation Engineering
  • M.Tech. (Remote Sensing)
  • M.Tech. Bio-medical Engineering)
  • M.S. (EEE) and M.S. Mechanical 5 year Integrated courses academic year 2009-10.M.S. Chemical Engineering 2010 – 11, M.S. Computer Science, M.S. (CSIT) 2007 – 2008 and M.S. (ECE) 2010 - 2011
  • M.E. (Power Electronics Drives Control) 2-year course 2009-10.
  • 5 Year Integrated M.S. (Civil).
  • B.Engg. (Air Craft Engg.) (Twinning Programme offered by A.U. in collaboration with Perth college UK)
  • M.S. (Telecommunication Systems Double degree programme with Sweden).
  • M.Tech. (Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering) 2009-10 (Self-finance).

AU Vishakhapatnam Ph.D. and MPhil Admission 2023

The University offers admission in both Full-time and Part-time M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses. The general requirement for admission to these programs is a Post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks. University conducts a separate entrance test, i.e., AURCET for admission to research programs.

Andhra University Doctorate Level Course Details
CoursesStreamEligibility CriteriaSelection Criteria
M.PhilClinical PsychologyMasters in the related streamEntrance based interview
Counselling Psychology
PhD-

AU Vishakhapatnam Diploma Admission 2023

Following are the courses offered in the PG Diploma Courses :

CoursesStreamEligibility CriteriaSelection Criteria
DiplomaFrench10+2 merit scoreMerit-Based
Capital Markets
Annamacharya Krithis
Kuchipudi Nrutya Praveshika
Yoga
P.G. DiplomaCooperation & Rural Studies Diploma in relevant stream
Raja Basha Hindi
Functional Hindi & Translation
Yoga
English (Language and Linguistics)
Women’s Studies
Retail Management
Financial Services

AU Vishakhapatnam Admission 2023 (Certificate Courses)

Following are the courses offered in the Certificate Courses :

CoursesStreamEligibility CriteriaSelection Criteria
Certificate courseActing Should have one of these subjects during school education.Practical selection test conducted
Music
Makeup
Telegu

Andhra University Admission 2023 Reservation Criteria

The University follows the reservation policy set by the Andhra Pradesh government. The highlights of the reservation policy is given below:

  •  85% of total seats are reserved for local candidates from the districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Vishakhapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, and Prakasam belonging to the Andhra University area.
  •  33.33% of the total seats are reserved for women candidates.
  •  15% seats are reserved for SC candidates.
  •  6% seats are reserved for ST candidates.
  •  29% seats are reserved for Listed Backward Classes.
For details about Andhra University Course-wise, Fees click here.

How to Apply for Andhra University Vishakhapatnam Admission 2023?

Given below is the Application Process for admission at Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam :

  1. Visit the Andhra University official website.
  2. Click on Fill Application Form link.
  3. The fill all the Required/Asked details properly.
  4. Upload all the documents in the prescribed format.
  5. Then pay the Application fee in the prescribed Mode of Payment.
  6. Print the Application form for further use.

AU Vishakhapatnam Results

Every year in July, the University conducts semester examinations for its UG and PG courses offered by University teaching departments and affiliated colleges. Students must follow the steps outlined below to view course-by-course semester results:

  • Andhra University's official webpage can be found here.
  • Select the 'Examination' tab from the main menu.
  • When you click on the results, you'll be sent to the most recent result page.
  • After clicking on the desired link, a PDF of the provisional (Roll Number wise) list of passed students will appear on the screen.

AU Vishakhapatnam Placements

The Training and Placement cell of Andhra University in Vishakhapatnam educates students about the corporate world and culture. Every year, students with backgrounds in architecture, law, engineering, and pharmacy take part in the placement process. According to the Andhra University (AU) NIRF 2019 report, the following information about university placements:

  • No. of Students Placed

YearArchitectureLawEngineeringPharmacy
2015-1615UG (3 years): 4
PG (2 years): 4
UG: 292
PG: 65
UG (4 years): 5
PG (2 years): 30
PG (3 years): 2
PG (6 years): 4
2016-1721UG (3 years): 28
PG (2 years): 11
UG: 251
PG: 187
UG (4 years): 18
PG (2 years): 63
PG (3 years): 1
PG (6 years): 5
2017-1825UG (3 years): 32
PG (2 years): 16
UG: 221
PG: 84
UG (4 years): 15
PG (2 years): 64
PG (3 years): 2
PG (6 years): 5
  • Median Salary offered

YearArchitectureLawEngineeringPharmacy
2015-16INR 2,50,000UG (3 years): INR 8.40,000
PG (2 years): INR 4,80,000
UG: INR 3,50,000
PG: INR 5,50,000
UG (4 years): INR 1,50,000
PG (2 years): INR 3,00,000
PG (3 years): INR 2,00,000
PG (6 years): INR 2,50,000
2016-17INR 2,50,000UG (3 years): INR 19,60,000
PG (2 years): INR 9,60,000
UG: INR 3,50,000
PG: INR 6,50,000
UG (4 years): INR 2,40,000
PG (2 years): INR 3,00,000
PG (3 years): INR 2,00,000
PG (6 years): INR 2,50,000
2017-18INR 2,50,000UG (3 years): INR 2,28,000
PG (2 years): INR 13,40,000
UG: INR 4,00,000
PG: INR 6,50,000
UG (4 years): INR 2,00,000
PG (2 years): INR 3,00,000
PG (3 years): INR 2,50,000
PG (6 years): INR 2,50,000

AU Vishakhapatnam Distance Education 

Andhra University, which was founded in 1972, has a School of Distance Education. Following that, it became one of the most forerunners in the sphere of higher education. The Distance Education School is attempting to expand its service to the society by recruiting students from all around the country, particularly from Andhra Pradesh.

Distance school students follow the same curriculum as all other students. Distance school offers a variety of courses in the fields of arts, commerce, and science.

AU Vishakhapatnam Distance Education Courses Offered

Andhra University's School of Distance Education offers BA, B.Com, B.Sc., MA, M.Com, M.Sc., B.Ed., LLM, MBA, Executive MBA, MCA, MHRM, and MJMC programmes. The following are some of the most popular AU SDE courses:

CoursesDetails
B.Sc Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: 10+2
Specializations: Chemistry, botany zoology
B.Com Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: 10+2
Specializations: General, Customer Service Management
MADuration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Graduation
Specializations: English, Hindi, Telugu, History, Economics, Politics, Public Administration, Sociology, Philosophy, Mathematics
M.Sc. Duration:- 2 Years
Eligibility: Graduation
Specializations: Mathematics, Psychology, Botany, Organic Chemistry, Zoology
M.ComDuration:- 2 yrs
Eligibility:- Graduation
MBADuration: 3 Years
Eligibility: Graduation with 50%
Specialization: Finance, HRM, Marketing, Hospital Administration
LLM Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: BL or Equivalent

AU Vishakhapatnam Distance Education Admission

Admission to all AU SDE courses is based on the students' performance in the AU SDE entrance examination.

What is the procedure for applying?
Candidates can apply for admission to AD-SDE by filling out an online application.
  • Visit AU-official SDE's website.
  • Fill out the application form and choose the course you want to take.
  • Use the online payment method to pay the application cost.

AU Vishakhapatnam Distance Education Scholarships

The institution offers scholarships to students from the SC/ST and OBC communities. This scholarship is only available to people who are 34 years old or older. The grant is open to students who are disabled, EBC, or minorities. The age restriction for them is 30.

Scholarships are divided into two categories:

  • Residential scholarship
  • Post matric scholarship

AU Vishakhapatnam Distance Education Faculty

Faculty at the institute include a number of Ph.D. holders. The Director of SDE is Prof. P. Hari Prakash. He is also a professor of economics. SDE also has nine more Assistant Professors.

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