ANU Courses and Fees

ANU offers direct-teaching programmes in engineering, architecture, pharmacy, law, management, science, humanities, physical education, and fine arts. Among the listed programmes, the total fee starts from INR 42,252 for LLM and goes up to INR 6.50 Lakhs for the 5-year B.Tech + M.Tech dual degree in CSE.

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Some of ANU's specialised options include B.Sc Fire and Industrial Safety, BFA in Painting, Printmaking and Sculpture, Master of Physical Education, and M.Sc Aquaculture. These courses are linked to focused employment and research areas in Andhra Pradesh.

ANU Admission Process

ANU uses the admission rules of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) for courses linked to state-level entrance tests. For selected PG courses outside the APSCHE exam system, the university conducts AUCET, which means ANU Common Entrance Test.

B.Tech and B.Pharm Admission

For B.Tech and B.Pharm seats in ANU direct-teaching schools and affiliated engineering colleges under its area, admission is based on AP-EAPCET rank and counselling.

• Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for B.Tech or Biology for B.Pharm with minimum 45%
• Entrance: AP-EAPCET score, with the Engineering stream for B.Tech and the Agriculture and Pharmacy stream for B.Pharm
• Selection: APSCHE web counselling based on rank, category, and choice-filling
• Local Area candidates from Guntur, Krishna, Prakasam, and Nellore districts get priority under AU-zone reservation

MBA Admission

MBA seats are filled through APICET, also called AP Integrated Common Entrance Test. ANU's affiliated and constituent MBA colleges are part of the centralised APSCHE counselling process.

• Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in any stream with minimum 50%
• Entrance: APICET score
• Selection: APSCHE counselling with choice-filling for MBA colleges in the ANU jurisdiction

Law Programme Admission (BALLB / LLM)

For the 5-year BALLB and BBA LLB programmes, ANU accepts APLAWCET scores through APSCHE counselling. LLM admission is based on AUCET conducted by ANU.

• Eligibility for BALLB: 10+2 with 45% in any stream
• Eligibility for LLM: LLB with 55%
• Entrance: APLAWCET for BALLB and AUCET for LLM

PG Science and Humanities Admission

M.Sc, MA, M.Ed, MHRM, and other PG admissions are done through AUCET every year. The AUCET result is used only for direct-teaching departments on the main campus.

• Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with 50% aggregate
• Entrance: AUCET, with the paper changing by stream

ANU Placements

The University Placement Cell at ANU helps students from B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, M.Pharm, and M.Sc programmes take part in campus recruitment. Since ANU is also a large affiliating university, the central placement cell works with leading affiliated engineering colleges for pooled hiring drives.

Recruiters for students from ANU's direct-teaching departments include Hyderabad-based IT companies such as TCS, Wipro, and Infosys, pharmaceutical companies from the Vijayawada-Guntur pharmaceutical corridor, government research organisations, and AP state government departments. B.Tech graduates also appear for Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) and AP Engineering Services opportunities.

MBA students from ANU move into banking, government PSUs, AP state government departments, and private companies in the Krishna-Guntur region. Many M.Sc and M.Pharm graduates choose PhD study, government research jobs, or teaching posts in ANU-affiliated colleges.

ANU Rankings

In 2025, ANU ranked #84 in the NIRF University category and was placed in the NIRF Overall 101 to 150 band. India Today ranked ANU #10 out of 45 universities in India in 2025, putting it among the top 10 state universities in the country.

The NIRF Pharmacy rank of #67 out of 125 shows the standing of ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Its India Today rank of #10 out of 45 state universities also places ANU among the major affiliating universities in southern India.

ANU Scholarships

Students at ANU from SC, ST, BC, and economically weaker backgrounds can apply for Andhra Pradesh state scholarship schemes and central government NSP schemes. These scholarships support students through fee reimbursement, maintenance help, or monthly fellowships depending on the scheme.

For SC and ST students, AP State Epass scholarships cover full tuition fee reimbursement at state university rates. Applications are handled through the AP Epass online portal. EWS students may also use income-based state grants.

ANU Campus and Infrastructure

ANU's main campus covers more than 400 acres at Nagarjuna Nagar in Guntur district. Located on NH-16 between Vijayawada and Guntur, the campus works as a semi-residential academic space with direct-teaching schools, research centres, and administrative offices.

The infrastructure includes a central library with more than 1.5 lakh volumes, departmental laboratories for engineering, pharmacy, and science schools, a computer centre with high-speed internet, and seminar and conference halls. ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences has separate analytical laboratories and research facilities.

Residential facilities include separate Boys Hostel and Girls Hostel blocks. Hostel fees are up to INR 7,260 per year per student. The campus also has a health centre, canteen, sports ground, and banking facilities. Vijayawada and Guntur are reachable by road and rail in 30 to 45 minutes.

Acharya Nagarjuna University vs SV University vs Andhra University

Students from Andhra Pradesh, especially from the Krishna-Guntur-Prakasam region, often compare ANU with Sri Venkateswara University (SVU, Tirupati) and Andhra University (AU, Visakhapatnam). All three are UGC-recognised state universities in Andhra Pradesh with large affiliating systems.

ANU has a higher NIRF University rank in 2025, with #84, while SVU and Andhra University are not in the top 100. Andhra University is the oldest of the three and is known for maritime, naval architecture, and engineering strengths. SVU holds a NAAC A+ grade and has strong science and humanities programmes. ANU has the largest affiliating network among the three and serves the Guntur-Krishna-Vijayawada industrial and education corridor. Students from the Guntur and Krishna belt may prefer ANU for local seat availability and regional reservation benefits.