Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU) offers admission to UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate and distance education programmes from Guntur through 450+ affiliated colleges. Students can apply for courses such as MBA and M.Sc through entrance scores or merit, depending on the programme.

For UG admission, students need 10+2. For PG admission, they need a relevant graduation degree. The university accepts APICET, AP EAMCET, ANUPGCET, NATA and AP PGCET. The admission details given here do not state course-wise fee figures. For APICET Cutoff 2025 in the OC category, MBA Finance closed at rank 802.

Acharya Nagarjuna University Important Dates 2026

Students applying through AP PGCET can check the current admission schedule below.

Event Date
AP PGCET Phase 2 registration October 8 to October 11, 2026
AP PGCET Phase 2 online certificate verification October 9 to October 15, 2026
AP PGCET Phase 2 web options October 12 to October 14, 2026
AP PGCET Phase 2 change of web options October 15, 2026
AP PGCET Phase 2 seat allotment October 17, 2026
AP PGCET Phase 2 reporting to allotted college October 21 to October 24, 2026
AP PGCET Phase 2 commencement of classes October 21, 2026

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Acharya Nagarjuna University UG Admission 2026

At the undergraduate level, ANU offers courses in arts, science, commerce and engineering. Students must have passed 10+2 with the needed subjects. Some courses use AP EAMCET scores, while others use marks in the qualifying exam.

Course Specializations Eligibility Selection Process
B.Tech

Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Computer Science Engineering
Information Technology, etc.

 10+2 with PCM (Higher Secondary Certificate) AP EAMCET Scores
B.Sc Electronics
Physics
Information Technology
Computer Science
Chemistry
Mathematics
Statistics
Botany
Zoology
Costume & Fashion Technology		 10+2
 		 AP EAMCET Scores
B.Pharm NA AP EAMCET Scores
BA Economics
History
English
Sociology
Mathematics
Statistics
Politics
Computer Applications
Public Administration
Telugu		 Merit-based
B.Com General, Computer Applications Merit-based
BCA NA Merit-based

UG applicants should first match their course with the correct entrance or merit route, then complete the application and counselling steps as required.

Acharya Nagarjuna University PG Admission 2026

For postgraduate admission, ANU offers programmes in management, science, arts and law. Applicants must hold the required bachelor’s degree. Selection may be through state-level entrance exams, merit, or both.

Course Specializations Eligibility Selection Process
MBA Human Resource Management
Finance
Hospital Administration
International Business
Marketing, Media Management
Technology Management
Travel & Tourism		 Bachelor’s degree APICET Scores
MCA NA Graduation with Mathematics at 10+2 or UG level APICET Scores
LLM NA LLB degree from a recognized university AP LAWCET / Merit-based
M.Sc

Chemistry
Mathematics
Microbiology
Physics
Zoology
Aquaculture
Food Science & Nutrition
Nano Science & Technology (Biotechnology)
Electronics & Instrumentation
Botany
Geology

 Bachelor’s degree in relevant field ANUPGCET Scores
MA Economics
Journalism & Mass Communication
History
Sociology
Hindi
Ancient History & Archaeology
Public Administration
Rural Development
Telugu, Sanskrit, English		 Bachelor’s degree Merit + Entrance Exam

PG students are shortlisted through APICET, ANUPGCET, AP LAWCET, merit, or merit with an entrance exam, based on the selected course.

Acharya Nagarjuna University PhD Admission 2026

ANU offers PhD programmes in science, arts and interdisciplinary areas. A relevant master’s degree is needed for admission, and the selection process includes a Pre-PhD test and interview.

Course Specialization Eligibility Selection
PHD Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology / Nanobiotechnology, Economics and more. Master’s degree in relevant subject Pre-PhD Exam / Interview

PhD applicants move ahead through the university’s research admission route after meeting the academic requirement.

Acharya Nagarjuna University Admission Process 2026

Acharya Nagarjuna University uses a course-wise admission method. A student may be selected through an entrance exam, marks in the qualifying exam, counselling, or an interview. UG, PG and PhD admissions follow the steps below.

  1. Check Eligibility: Confirm the academic qualification and required minimum marks for UG, PG, M.Tech, or PhD admission.

  2. Entrance / Merit: Take the needed exam, such as AP EAMCET, JEE, NATA, ICET, PGCET, GATE, ANU Pre-PhD, or apply through merit if the course allows it.

  3. Application: Fill out the online form on the university portal and upload the required documents.

  4. Shortlisting: Wait for selection based on entrance marks or merit.

  5. Interview / Counselling: Attend counselling for UG and PG courses, or the interview round for PhD admission.

  6. Admission: Accept the allotted seat and finish the fee payment and other admission formalities.

Acharya Nagarjuna University APICET Cutoff

For OC category students, the APICET overall cutoff rank is listed from 802 to 1230. MBA Finance had the lowest stated rank of 802 in 2025, while MBA Hospital Administration is described with a cutoff of 80.

The APICET Cutoff 2025 for the OC category at Acharya Nagarjuna University Guntur is given below.

Courses Round 1
MBA Finance 802
MBA Hospital Administration 802
MBA Human Resource Management 802
MBA International Business 802
MBA Marketing 802
MBA Travel & Tourism 802
MBA Media Management 802
MBA Technology Management 802
MHRM 802
MCA 1230

Acharya Nagarjuna University APICET Cutoff Category Wise

Category Round 1 (Closing rank)
ST 21206
BCD 2334
OC 1230
BCB 1918
BCE 5202
BCA 1124

Acharya Nagarjuna University AP-LAWCET Cutoff

For General category students, the AP-LAWCET overall cutoff rank is listed from 93 to 100. L.L.M. Constitutional Law and Administrative Law had the lowest rank of 93 in 2025, followed by L.L.M. Corporate and Securities Law with a cutoff of 100.

The AP-LAWCET Cutoff 2025 for the General category at Acharya Nagarjuna University Guntur is given below.

Courses Round 1
L.L.M. Constitutional Law and Administrative Law 93
L.L.M. Corporate and Securities Law 100

Acharya Nagarjuna University Guntur AP-LAWCET Cutoff 2025 Category Wise

Category Round 1
General 100
SC 1102
ST 888
BCB 389
BCE 1044
GeneralPwD 616
BCA 82
BCD 327

Acharya Nagarjuna University Scholarship

Acharya Nagarjuna University offers university-funded support to eligible students. The available help includes merit-based, need-based, sports and research-linked assistance through university and endowment funds.

  • Merit Scholarship: UG and PG students with strong academic performance can receive this scholarship. The benefit may be a fee concession or a cash award.
  • Endowment Scholarships: Students who meet donor-based rules can receive these awards. The conditions may depend on merit, financial need, or department-specific requirements, and selected students get a fixed annual scholarship amount.
  • Research Fellowships (University Level): Full-time PhD scholars with a strong academic record can get a monthly stipend and extra help for research work.
  • Sports Scholarship: Students recognized in sports at the State or National level can apply for support such as fee waivers or other financial help.
  • Need-Based Scholarship: Students from economically weaker backgrounds can receive partial fee waivers so they can continue higher education with less financial pressure.

Acharya Nagarjuna University Admission FAQs

Ques. What happens during ANU counselling after the result is announced?

Ans. Students have to register on the ANU admission portal and upload the needed documents for checking. Seat allotment depends on merit, category and seat availability. If seats are still vacant, the university holds more counselling rounds. Most steps are completed online, so students do not need to visit the campus for every stage.

Ques. Which papers should students keep ready for ANU admission?

Ans. Students usually need mark sheets, entrance exam or merit scorecards, identity proof and category certificates, if they apply under a category. Transfer certificate, conduct certificate and recent photographs are also needed. Final admission is given only after the university checks the original documents on campus.

Ques. Are applicants from outside Andhra Pradesh allowed to apply to ANU?

Ans. Yes, students from all states and union territories can apply to ANU. The university does not follow a regional quota, and seats are allotted only by merit and category rules. This allows students from different parts of India to study at the university.

Ques. Can ANU admission fees be paid online?

Ans. Yes, students can pay admission and course fees through the university portal. Net banking, UPI and credit or debit cards are accepted. This makes fee payment easier and faster for admitted students.