Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU), Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, is a major public state university founded in 1976 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Founded in honor of the great Buddhist philosopher Acharya Nagarjuna, the university has grown into an institution of academic excellence providing undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral courses under a vast array of disciplines.
The university boasts a vast 300+ acre urban campus spread across modern facilities. Renowned for its focus on research as well as comprehensive education, ANU serves thousands of students via its on-campus departments and over 400 affiliated colleges in the state.
Feature |
Details |
Full Name |
Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU) |
Location |
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh |
Established Year |
1976 |
Approved By |
UGC, AICTE, NAAC (Accredited with 'A' Grade) |
Campus Type |
Public, Urban (over 300 acres) |
Special Features |
Research-oriented, Central Library, Digital Classrooms, Industry MOUs |
Event |
Date |
UG/PG Admission Start |
April 2025 |
PG Entrance Exams (ANUPGCET) |
May 2025 |
Merit/Entrance Results |
June 2025 |
Academic Session Starts |
July / August 2025 |
PhD Admission Notification |
September 2025 (tentative) |
Refer to official notifications for exact dates.
Step |
Details |
Application |
Online through ANU official admission portal |
Eligibility |
UG – 10+2; PG – Graduation in relevant field; Ph.D. – PG + entrance |
Entrance Exams |
ANUPGCET (for PG), EAMCET/APICET (for Engineering/MBA), or merit-based |
Selection Criteria |
Based on entrance rank, academic record, and reservation norms |
Counseling |
Centralized counseling for UG/PG and M.Phil./Ph.D. through departments |
Scholarship Type |
Eligibility Criteria |
Government Schemes |
Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories) |
Fee Reimbursement |
For eligible Andhra Pradesh students under state schemes |
Merit-Based Scholarships |
Rank holders in entrance exams or university toppers |
Research Fellowships |
UGC-JRF, DST-SERB, and ICSSR sponsored grants for Ph.D. students |
Parameter |
Details |
Average Package |
Rs2.5 – Rs4.8 LPA (varies by department and degree) |
Highest Package |
Rs7+ LPA (offered in Engineering/Management streams) |
Top Recruiters |
Infosys, TCS, ICICI, HDFC Bank, Byju, Cognizant, Muthoot Finance |
Internship Options |
Offered via departmental tie-ups and placement cell |
Career Support |
Resume writing, placement training, aptitude coaching, interview prep |
Incubation/Startup |
Entrepreneurship cell and innovation labs for student startups |
Ranked 11out of 11 in India 2024 (Indiatoday Ranking)
Ranked 16out of 92 in India 2024 (The Week Ranking)
Ranked 97out of 200 in India 2024 (NIRF Ranking)
Course | 1st Year Fees | Eligibility |
---|---|---|
B.Arch | ₹55k (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 with 50% + NATA |
BBA | ₹4.4k (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
MBA | ₹55k (1st Year Fees) | Graduation |
9GFG+6VF, Nagarjuna RailwayHalt - Nagarjuna University Rd, Namburu, Andhra Pradesh 522510 Guntur - 522510 Andhra Pradesh, India
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