Adikavi Nannaya University (AKNU) provides undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and PhD programmes across four campuses in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh. B.Tech and MBA are among its major courses. Each programme follows its own admission route, such as academic merit, a state entrance examination or AKNUCET.

Eligible students may receive Andhra Pradesh government tuition fee reimbursement. PG arts and science applicants take AKNUCET, while professional course admissions use examinations such as AP EAPCET, AP ICET and AP EDCET, followed by APSCHE counselling.

Admission Update:
  • PG Arts and Science: Admission is based on AKNUCET 2026.
  • B.Tech and MBA: Students must participate in AP EAPCET or AP ICET counselling, as applicable.
  • UG Degree: Applications are submitted through the state OAMDC portal.
  • AKNUCET contains 100 multiple-choice questions, lasts 90 minutes and has no negative marking.
  • The eligibility requirement is relaxed to 45 percent for reserved category applicants.
  • State government tuition fee reimbursement is available to eligible students.
  • Regular seats are allotted on merit, and there is no management quota.
  • The official AKNUCET portal is nannayacet.in.

AKNU Admission Portal 2026: aknu.edu.in

Direct Admission at AKNU: The university has no management quota. Entrance merit and state counselling determine admission to all regular seats.

AKNU UG Admission 2026

BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, BCA, B.Tech and B.Voc are available at the undergraduate level. General degree seats are allotted through the Andhra Pradesh OAMDC portal according to Intermediate marks, category and the web options selected by each student. B.Tech follows the AP EAPCET route.

AKNU UG Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants for general UG courses must have passed Intermediate or 10+2 from a recognised board.
  • BCA applicants need Mathematics and at least 50 percent in Intermediate.
  • Admission to B.Sc requires the relevant science subjects in Class 12.

AKNU UG Selection Criteria

  • Intermediate qualifying marks are used to prepare the merit order.
  • Students must submit their preferred colleges and courses as web options on the OAMDC portal.
  • Seat allotment considers merit, category and the preferences entered by the student.

AKNU UG Application Process

  • Create an account on the Andhra Pradesh OAMDC degree admission portal.
  • Add personal information and Intermediate marks to the application.
  • Choose and lock the preferred college and course options.
  • After receiving an allotment, report to AKNU to complete admission.

AKNU B.Tech Admission 2026

The University College of Engineering offers B.Tech. Applicants are selected by AP EAPCET rank, and APSCHE conducts the web counselling and seat allotment through the state convener process.

AKNU B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

  • The qualifying examination must include Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at the 10+2 level.
  • Students need at least 45 percent aggregate marks.
  • A valid AP EAPCET rank is necessary for merit-based selection.

AKNU B.Tech Selection Criteria

  • The AP EAPCET rank decides the order of merit.
  • APSCHE web counselling is used to assign seats.
  • Selected students must report to the campus once the allotment is issued.

AKNU B.Tech Application Process

  • Complete AP EAPCET counselling registration through the APSCHE portal.
  • Pay the processing fee and finish certificate verification.
  • Enter the web options and accept the allotted seat.

AKNU B.Voc Admission 2026

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
B.Voc Intermediate or 10+2 pass Selection based on merit

AKNU PG Admission 2026

At the postgraduate level, AKNU offers MA, M.Sc, M.Com, M.P.Ed, MHRM, MBA and MCA. AKNUCET is used for arts and science programmes, while MBA and MCA selection follows AP ICET rank and counselling. The university manages AKNUCET merit preparation and counselling in Rajahmundry.

AKNU PG Eligibility Criteria

  • A bachelor degree in the relevant subject is required for PG arts and science courses.
  • General category applicants must have at least 50 percent marks.
  • Reserved category applicants qualify with 45 percent marks.

AKNU PG Selection Criteria

  • AKNUCET rank forms the basis of the PG merit list.
  • The entrance test consists of 100 questions and does not deduct marks for incorrect answers.
  • Students with a rank must attend offline counselling at the university.
  • Rank, category and programme preference are considered during seat allotment.

AKNU PG Application Process

  • Register through the AKNUCET portal at nannayacet.in.
  • Complete the online form and pay the application fee.
  • Download the hall ticket before appearing for AKNUCET.
  • Bring the required documents and rank card to counselling.

AKNU MBA and MCA Admission 2026

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
MBA, MCA Graduation in relevant subjects with 50 percent marks AP ICET rank followed by counselling

Students describe the faculty as supportive and the campus as green and clean. Fee reimbursement helps reduce study costs, although placement support is still developing.

AKNU PhD Admission 2026

Admission to the AKNU PhD programme includes an entrance test and an interview. Applicants must first meet the required postgraduate qualification.

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
PhD Master degree with 55 percent marks Entrance test and interview

AKNU Other Courses Admission 2026

AKNU also accepts applications for B.Ed. The programme uses the relevant Andhra Pradesh entrance examination and counselling route.

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
B.Ed Graduation with 50 percent marks AP EDCET rank followed by counselling

AKNU Scholarships

Students may apply for support offered through Andhra Pradesh and central government schemes. Merit-based assistance is also available within individual courses.

  • Eligible students can receive Andhra Pradesh tuition fee reimbursement.
  • SC, ST, BC and minority students may apply for post-matric scholarships.
  • High-scoring students in each course can receive merit scholarships.
  • Central government financial aid is available for students from economically weaker backgrounds.

AKNU Admission FAQs

Ques. Which AKNU programmes consider an AKNUCET score?

Ans. AKNUCET is the university entrance examination for postgraduate programmes such as MA, M.Sc, M.Com and M.P.Ed, along with similar courses.

Ques. Do applicants to every AKNU course take the same entrance test?

Ans. No. PG arts and science applicants take AKNUCET. AP EAPCET is used for B.Tech, AP ICET applies to MBA and AP EDCET applies to B.Ed.

Ques. What decides the allotment of a general UG degree seat at AKNU?

Ans. Students apply through the Andhra Pradesh OAMDC portal. Intermediate merit and the web options entered by the student determine the allotment.

Ques. How many questions are asked in AKNUCET, and is there negative marking?

Ans. The examination has 100 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 90 minutes. Wrong answers do not carry a negative mark.

Ques. What marks are needed to apply for an AKNU PG course?

Ans. Applicants need a relevant bachelor degree with 50 percent marks. The requirement is 45 percent for reserved category students.

Ques. Can a student secure an AKNU seat through a management quota?

Ans. No. As a state university, AKNU does not provide management quota admission. Regular seats are filled through merit and the applicable counselling process.

Ques. Which score is used for AKNU B.Tech selection?

Ans. Selection for B.Tech is based on the AP EAPCET rank. APSCHE completes the seat allotment through online counselling.

Ques. Can AKNU students receive help with tuition fees?

Ans. Yes. Eligible students can claim Andhra Pradesh tuition fee reimbursement, which can make many courses low-cost or free for them.

Ques. Which websites publish the AKNUCET result and rank card?

Ans. Students can download the rank card from the official AKNUCET portal, nannayacet.in. Result updates are also posted on aknu.edu.in.