Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTUK) became a state government university in 2008, when the Government of Andhra Pradesh divided Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad. It has UGC recognition, AICTE approval for its technical programmes, and NAAC A+ accreditation.

In NIRF 2025, JNTUK secured the 101-150 band in both Engineering and University categories. Its network includes 159 affiliated colleges across 11 districts of Andhra Pradesh.

University College of Engineering Kakinada (UCEK), its main constituent college, is in Kakinada, East Godavari District. JNTUK also has constituent campuses at Vizianagaram and Narasaraopet. Its courses cover engineering, architecture, pharmacy, management, computer applications, and doctoral research.

  • The flagship B.Tech programme covers 30 plus branches through constituent and affiliated colleges. Choices include CSE and its Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), and Cyber Security variants, along with ECE, EEE, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Agricultural, Petroleum, Textile, and Aeronautical Engineering.
  • Architecture and pharmacy options at constituent and affiliated colleges include the 5-year B.Arch, 4-year B.Pharm, 6-year Pharm.D, and B.Pharm through lateral entry.
  • Affiliated colleges provide M.Tech in 60 plus specialisations. These include CSE, VLSI Design, Structural Engineering, Power Systems, Biotechnology, Data Science, Cyber Security, and Aerospace Engineering.
  • Students can also pursue MCA, PhD, and MBA at constituent and affiliated colleges. MBA has 11 specialisations, including Finance, HR, Marketing, IT, and Entrepreneurship.

JNTUK Kakinada Important Dates

AP EAPCET 2027: Tentative Planning Calendar

The next B.Tech admission cycle is for 2027-28. Application opening is tentatively expected in January to February 2027, within the January to March application period below. These are estimates based on the previous admission cycle, rather than confirmed dates.

EventDate
AP EAPCET 2027 application period, tentativeJanuary to March 2027
AP EAPCET 2027 Engineering examination, tentativeMay 2027
AP EAPCET 2027 results, tentativeJune to July 2027
AP EAPCET 2027 counselling, tentativeJuly to September 2027

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

GATE 2027

Some M.Tech seats accept GATE scores. The following upcoming events are listed in the official GATE 2027 schedule.

EventDate
GATE 2027 application rectification for scrutiny defects, ongoingUntil October 31, 2026
GATE 2027 examination city allotment notificationJanuary 4, 2027
GATE 2027 examinationsFebruary 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027
GATE 2027 result announcementMarch 19, 2027

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

JNTUK Kakinada Courses and Fees

Students study at UCEK and across JNTUK's 159 affiliated colleges in Andhra Pradesh. The fee figures listed for 2026 are for the constituent University College of Engineering Kakinada; M.Tech totals range from INR 60,000 to INR 1,00,000 across institutions.

CourseDurationEligibilityFee
B.Tech: Civil, Mechanical, EEE, ECE, Chemical, Agricultural, Petroleum, Textile, Aeronautical, and other standard branches 4 years 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB), with 45%; AP EAPCET INR 1,80,000 total
B.Tech: CSE variants, AI and ML, AI and Data Science (DS), IoT, ECE with specialisation, Computer Science and Business Systems (CSBS), and Cyber Security 4 years 10+2 with PCM and 45%; AP EAPCET INR 2,09,600 total
B.Arch 5 years 10+2 with PCM and 50%; NATA or JEE Paper 2 INR 3,75,000 total
B.Pharm 4 years 10+2 with PCB and 45%; AP EAPCET Pharmacy INR 2,40,000 total
Pharm.D 6 years 10+2 with PCB and 45%; AP EAPCET Pharmacy INR 2,70,000 total
M.Tech: 60 plus specialisations, including CSE, VLSI Design, Power Systems, Structural Engineering, Data Science, Cyber Security, Biotechnology, and Aerospace Engineering 2 years B.Tech; GATE or PGECET INR 60,000 to INR 1,00,000 total
MBA: Finance, Marketing, HR, IT, Entrepreneurship, Banking, and other specialisations 2 years Graduation in any discipline; ICET INR 70,000 total
MCA 2 years Graduation with Mathematics; ICET INR 81,000 total
PhD: Engineering, Sciences, and Management 3 to 5 years Postgraduate degree; NET, GATE, or JNTUK entrance examination INR 90,000 total

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

For B.Tech and B.Arch at affiliated private colleges, each institution's approved fee can differ from the UCEK amount. The Andhra Pradesh Fee Regulation Committee (APFRC) approves these college-specific fees. Applicants should confirm the amount directly with the private college they plan to join.

JNTUK Kakinada Admission Process

The entrance test and counselling route depend on the course. B.Tech uses AP EAPCET, architecture accepts NATA or JEE Paper 2, and postgraduate admissions use the relevant state entrance tests or accepted GATE scores.

B.Tech Admission

AP EAPCET, the Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test, is the entry route for JNTUK and its affiliated engineering colleges. The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) conducts the admission process, with JNTUK serving as the examination authority. Applicants need 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics and at least 45% aggregate marks.

  1. Check that the Class 12 subjects and marks meet the B.Tech eligibility conditions.
  2. Apply for AP EAPCET and take the entrance examination.
  3. Participate in APSCHE's state web-based counselling for seat allotment.

The seat split is 85% Convener quota and 15% Management quota. Within the Convener quota, the stated Andhra Pradesh government reservations include SC: 15%, ST: 6%, OBC-A: 10%, OBC-B: 5%, and EWS: 10%. Applicants from other states can seek Management quota seats at affiliated private colleges.

Diploma holders and B.Sc graduates can use AP ECET for B.Tech lateral entry, which allows admission directly into the second year.

B.Arch Admission

Applicants need at least 50% aggregate in 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. They must qualify through NATA, the National Aptitude Test in Architecture, or JEE Paper 2. APSCHE counselling handles seat allotment.

M.Tech, MBA, and MCA Admission

For M.Tech, students enter through AP PGECET state counselling; certain seats also accept GATE scores. AP ICET scores are used for MBA and MCA. At affiliated private colleges, postgraduate seats are divided equally between state counselling, or Convener quota, and Management quota: 50% each.

PGECET for M.Tech, ICET for MBA and MCA, and PGLCET have separate schedules. Their counselling periods typically fall between August and October.

JNTUK Kakinada Placements

UCEK's Training and Placement Cell arranges campus recruitment at JNTUK's constituent college in Kakinada. During the 2024 placement cycle, Commvault offered the highest package of INR 35 LPA to CSE and ECE graduates. The next highest offer was INR 16.3 LPA. LPA means lakh rupees per annum.

The institution's NIRF 2024 placement figures cover undergraduate programmes such as B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Pharm, and postgraduate programmes such as M.Tech, MBA, and MCA. Of the 1,301 eligible UG graduates, 867 secured jobs, giving a placement rate of 66.6% and a median annual package of INR 9.42 LPA. For PG students, 592 of 695 eligible graduates were placed. Their placement rate was 85.2%, with a median package of INR 9.71 LPA.

MeasureUG Placements 2024PG Placements 2024
Graduates eligible for placements1,301695
Graduates who secured jobs867592
Placement percentage66.6%85.2%
Median annual packageINR 9.42 LPAINR 9.71 LPA
Highest annual packageINR 35 LPA, offered by Commvault to CSE and ECE graduates
Second-highest annual offerINR 16.3 LPA

Recruitment from IT and electronics companies gives CSE and ECE the highest average packages among branches. Civil, Mechanical, and Chemical Engineering students find opportunities in construction, manufacturing, and oil and gas. Banking, insurance, and financial services companies recruit MBA graduates.

Companies recruiting at UCEK include Commvault, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Capgemini, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, and Amazon. BPCL also recruits for core engineering roles.

JNTUK Kakinada Rankings

JNTUK appears in two NIRF categories: Engineering and University. Both placed the institution in the 101-150 band in 2025.

Ranking OrganisationCategory2025 Rank
NIRFEngineering101-150 band
NIRFUniversity101-150 band

JNTUK Kakinada Campus and Infrastructure

At the main constituent campus in Kakinada, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, UCEK provides departmental laboratories, a computing centre, and a central library. Students also have access to a health centre, cafeteria, sports facilities, and separate hostels for men and women. The Kakinada hostels accommodate students arriving from other districts and states.

The central library has over 2 lakh volumes, with books, journals, and digital resources. Its online resources include NPTEL, e-SHODHSINDHU, and subscriptions to other national digital libraries.

JNTUK's other constituent campuses are at Vizianagaram and Narasaraopet. UCEK research centres work in power systems, embedded systems, structural engineering, computer networks, biotechnology, and petroleum engineering. Projects receive support from DST, AICTE, and industry funding.

JNTUK Kakinada Scholarships

Central government and Andhra Pradesh government scholarships are available to eligible students at JNTUK and its affiliated colleges. State schemes support categories including SC, ST, BC, EBC, and EWS. The main schemes and their conditions are listed below.

ScholarshipWho Can ApplySupport Available
AP Government Post-Matric Scholarship for SC, ST, and BC students Andhra Pradesh-domiciled students from SC, ST, OBC-A, and OBC-B categories Full tuition fees plus a maintenance allowance, subject to Andhra Pradesh government rules
AP Jagananna Vidya Deevena Scheme Students in government and private aided colleges whose family income is below INR 2.5 LPA Full tuition fee reimbursement
AP Jagananna Vasathi Deevena Scheme Students whose family income is below INR 2.5 LPA A maintenance allowance to help with hostel and food costs
Central Sector Scholarship through NSP Meritorious students from EWS families with Class 12 scores above the 80th percentile Financial assistance for college fees and maintenance
AICTE Pragati Scholarship Female students enrolled in AICTE-approved programmes Assistance with tuition and incidental expenses
AICTE Saksham Scholarship Students with disabilities enrolled in AICTE-approved programmes Assistance with tuition and academic expenses
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme Children and widows of ex-servicemen and paramilitary personnel Financial assistance for professional degree courses

JNTUK, Andhra University, and JNTUA Comparison

For engineering through AP EAPCET, students often consider JNTUK in Kakinada, Andhra University in Visakhapatnam, and JNTUA in Anantapur. Each is a state government university, admits students through AP EAPCET counselling, and has a large affiliated-college network.

FeatureJNTUK KakinadaAndhra University VizagJNTUA Anantapur
Year established200819262008
Institution typeState Government UniversityState Government UniversityState Government University
LocationKakinada, East GodavariVisakhapatnamAnantapur
NIRF Engineering 2025101-150 bandNot confirmedNot confirmed
NAAC gradeA+A+A
Total B.Tech fee for standard branchesINR 1,80,000According to APFRC approvalAccording to APFRC approval
Affiliated-college network or region159 colleges across 11 districtsAndhra Pradesh's north coastal regionRayalaseema and southern Andhra Pradesh

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

JNTUK's coverage lies in coastal Andhra Pradesh's north-east region. Andhra University serves Visakhapatnam and North Coastal Andhra Pradesh at university level, while JNTUA covers Rayalaseema. When choosing a branch and college within these areas, students should consider the individual affiliated college's quality, fees, and distance from home. These factors often matter more than the name of the affiliating university.

JNTUK Kakinada FAQs

Ques. How much does the complete B.Tech programme cost at UCEK?

Ans. Students in standard branches pay a total of INR 1,80,000 at University College of Engineering Kakinada, JNTUK's constituent college. These branches include Civil, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Chemical, and Agricultural Engineering. For specialised options such as CSE variants, AI and ML, AI and DS, IoT, and Cyber Security, the total is INR 2,09,600. An affiliated private college may charge a different fee under its institution-specific APFRC approval.

Ques. Which position did JNTUK receive in the 2025 NIRF lists?

Ans. Both the Engineering and University lists placed JNTUK Kakinada in the 101-150 band in 2025. Its NAAC accreditation grade is A+.

Ques. How can a Class 12 student qualify for a B.Tech seat at JNTUK?

Ans. Applicants need 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics and a minimum aggregate of 45%. They must take AP EAPCET, the Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test, and join its web-based counselling for allotment. This route applies to JNTUK and its affiliated engineering colleges. APSCHE conducts the process, with JNTUK acting as the examination authority.

Ques. What salary offers and UG placement results were recorded at UCEK in 2024?

Ans. Commvault made the highest offer of INR 35 LPA to CSE and ECE graduates during the 2024 placement cycle. Median packages were INR 9.42 LPA for UG and INR 9.71 LPA for PG. Among undergraduates, 867 of 1,301 eligible graduates secured jobs, equal to a 66.6% placement rate.

Ques. Where can students arrange campus accommodation at JNTUK Kakinada?

Ans. UCEK has separate campus hostels for male and female students. For the 2027-28 academic session, students should contact the UCEK administration directly to check room availability and current hostel fees.

Ques. How large is JNTUK's affiliated-college network, and what does it cover?

Ans. Across 11 districts of Andhra Pradesh, JNTUK Kakinada has 159 affiliated colleges. The network includes engineering, pharmacy, and architecture institutions in coastal Andhra Pradesh. University College of Engineering Kakinada, or UCEK, is the university's constituent college.