Andhra Vidyalaya College of Arts, Science, and Commerce (AV College) was established in 1968. It is affiliated to Osmania University that stands on 29th position in NIRF Rankings 2020. The college has been accredited by NAAC with A grade.

The popular UnderGraduate courses offered here are BBA, B.com, B.A, and B.Sc. The Post Graduate courses offered are MBA, MCA, M.Com, M.Sc and M.A Telugu. Other than these the college also offers Certificate Courses, Career Oriented Courses, Skill Oriented Courses and Bridge Courses.

Admission to U.G courses are done on merit basis and P.G admission is done through entrance exams conducted by the University. The admission counselling for P.G is based on the score of Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test (TSICET/ CPGET).

AV College Hyderabad: Key Points

  • The campus is spread across 7.33 acres of land with Hussain Sagar Lake
    and the A.P. Government Secretariat in its vicinity.
  • There are 65 UG teaching staff, 43 PG teaching staff and 12 non teaching staff.
  • Total number of seats for UG courses is 950 and for PG courses it is 464.
  • The infrastructure of the college includes library, department wise laboratories, auditorium, play ground and A.V room. 
  • The college has various clubs and committees like: Women Empowerment Committee, Value Education Committee, Career Self Help Groups (Sub - Committee), Career Development Council & Placement Committee, Sports Committee, Anti Ragging Committee, Eco Club, Sports Club, Library Club, etc.
  • The college promotes leadership and community service through NSS and NCC training units. 
  • Government scholarships are accepted by the college to facilitate meritorious students. 
  • Awards are given to students who have excellent academic performance, have 75% attendance at the end of each semester, have contributed towards social services or have participated in extracurricular activities. 
  • The college provides every student a faculty mentor from the respective department.

AV College Hyderabad: Rankings

AV College is ranked 8 in city wise ranking for Best Commerce College. The affiliated university, Osmania University is ranked 29 by NIRF.

AV College Hyderabad: Courses 

Course details are revised by the University from time to time. Here is the course fee structure and details according to the 2020-2021 update:

Courses Details Admission Criteria
B.A
 
  • Duration: 3yrs
  • Fees: 1 year EPP is INR 17895+200
  • Eligibility: 10+2
  • Seats: 120
  • Specializations: Economics, Public Administration, Political Science Psychology, Public Administration, Political Science
 Merit
B.Com
 
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: INR 20605+200
  • Eligibility: 10+2
  • Seats: CA: 240, General: 60
  • Specializations: General Computer Applications
BBA
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: INR 23902+200
  • Eligibility: 10+2
  • Seats: 60
B.Sc
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: INR 22605+200
  • Eligibility: 10+2
  • Seats: Life Science: 110, Physical Science: 360
  • Specializations: Computer Science, Mathematics, Electronics, Zoology, Statistics, Chemistry, Physics, Botany
M.A 
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 5190+1450
  • Eligibility: Graduation
  • Seats: 48
  • Specialization: Telugu
 University entrance exam/ Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test (TSICET/ CPGET)
M.Com
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 12080+1450
  • Eligibility: Graduation
  • Seats: 48
M.Sc
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: Graduation
  • Seats: 36, 48(Mathematics)
  • Specializations: Chemistry, Computer Science, BioTechnology, Physics, Mathematics.
MCA
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 40000+6400
  • Eligibility: Graduation
  • Seats: 60
MBA
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 55000+6400
  • Eligibility: Graduation
  • Seats: 60
Applied Mathematics
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: 12640+1500
  • Eligibility: Graduation
  • Seats: 48

AV College Hyderabad: Cut Offs 

The schedule and deadlines are widely publicised in newspapers, websites, and campus bulletin boards, among other places. A list of selected students, together with their grades, is posted on the bulletin board and on the internet. PG admissions are made by the affiliating university's counselling, which is published on the APSCHE website. Seats in the PG category "B" are filled on a merit basis.

TSICET 2019 MBA

Round Cut-off by rank
1 2059

TSICET 2019 MCA

Round Cut-off by rank
1 6066

AV College Hyderabad: Placements

The college’s placement cell aims to provide its students with career guidance and make them interact with industrial representatives. It organises various seminars and educational programs.

Companies that have connected to the college’s placement cell are:

  • Amazon
  • Cognizant
  • Deloitte
  • South Indian Bank
  • DuPont
  • redBus
  • Genpact
  • Mphasis
  • Sutherland
  • NIIT
  • Inventurus
  • UAE Exchange
  • Invesco
  • Mahindra Satyam
  • Wipro
  • Teach For India
  • Thomson Reuters
  • ADP

AV College Hyderabad: Scholarships

The college facilitates students to avail scholarships. Students can apply for Government scholarships. Financial assistance is provided to the scholarship holders.

In the year 2012-13, 1229 scholarships totalling INR 98,11,002 were awarded to SC, ST, BC, EBC, and minority students. Students also benefit from programmes such as "Earn While You Learn."

AV College Hyderabad: FAQs

Ques: What are the Skill Oriented Courses offered by AV College?

Ans: The Skill Oriented Courses offered by AV College are:

  • Personality Development
  • Calligraphy
  • Fashion Designing
  • Embroidery
  • Carnatic Vocal Music
  • Multi-Disciplinary
  • Yoga
  • Self Defense

Ques: Does AV College offer programmes that facilitate dual degree?

Ans: College as such does not offer any dual degree programmes, but a number of college students are pursuing certificate courses in vocational programmes offered through IGNOU.

Ques: Does AV College offer a Distant Mode of Education?

Ans: Courses like the Diploma and Certificate programmes offered by the University are under a distant mode of education that can be pursued with the regular U.G and P.G courses. Classes for regular courses are also done online for students who for some reason discontinue their studies.

Ques: How does AV College cater to the needs of differently abled students ?

Ans: Admission is facilitated by the college for differently abled students according to merit and reservation. The college provides wheelchairs and classes are placed on the ground floor with ramps to easily move the wheelchairs. Braille books and scribes are provided to those who need it.

Ques: How to register for admission at AV College?

Ans: Candidates can apply to numerous colleges linked with State Universities via the DOST (Degree Online Program, Telangana - https://dost.cgg.gov.in/welcome.do) online admission service.