The Andhra University (AU) is one of the prestigious universities located in Visakhapatnam. In the recent placements, a total of 464 students were placed with salary packages ranging between 3 LPA to 13 LPA. With B.E/ B.tech and M.Sc as its popular courses, the university also runs various other programs in the streams of Arts, Science, and Technology, Commerce, Engineering, Management, Law, Pharmacy and Education. The selection for admission to the courses is entrance based.
Andhra University offers various UG and PG courses in regular as well as distance mode. These courses are offered in University Teaching Departments and Affiliated Colleges. The University has a separate department named as Andhra University School of Distance Education to serve the purpose of the private mode of study.
Highlights
| Establishment year | Type | 1926 | State |
| Recognized by | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Accredited by | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) |
| Library | Books – 5,05,000, E-journals – 8500+ |
| Courses offered | UG, PG, and Doctoral |
| Selection criteria | Entrance-based |
| Facilities offered | Library, Cyber Lab, Training & Placement Cell, Health Services, and Transport |
| Location | Waltair Junction, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530003 |
| How to Reach Andhra University | 5.2 Km from Visakhapatnam Railway Station |
| Official website | Contact | www.andhrauniversity.edu.in |
Courses
The University runs as many as 313 courses in Arts, Science, and Technology, Commerce, Engineering, Management, Law, Pharmacy and Education. It has five constituent colleges and four AU Campuses. The Colleges of Arts and Commerce is the biggest constituent college in the University with 26 Departments offering 42 courses including four Diploma Courses.
Admissions
Andhra University Admission is done on the basis of state-level or university-level entrance examinations. Applicants who successfully qualify the exam and score minimum required marks are considered for admission. To know more about admission related information, students must check the mentioned links:
Distance Education
AU SDE (Andhra University School of Distance Education) was started in 1972 by Andhra University. It has 23 permanent faculties. The school of distance education presently offering 4 UG Programs, 18 PG Programs, 5 Certification Courses, 9 PG Diploma Courses, 15 Professional Courses, and 7 Collaborative Courses through Distance Education Mode.
Placement
Andhra University in Vishakhapatnam has Training and Placement cell which makes students aware of the Corporate world and culture. Students from Architecture, Law, Engineering, and Pharmacy background participate every year in the placement process. The NIRF 2019 report of Andhra University (AU) states the following information about the university placements:
No. of Students Placed
| Year | Architecture | Law | Engineering | Pharmacy |
| 2015-16 | 15 | UG (3 years): 4 PG (2 years): 4 | UG: 292 PG: 65 | UG (4 years): 5 PG (2 years): 30 PG (3 years): 2 PG (6 years): 4 |
| 2016-17 | 21 | UG (3 years): 28 PG (2 years): 11 | UG: 251 PG: 187 | UG (4 years): 18 PG (2 years): 63 PG (3 years): 1 PG (6 years): 5 |
| 2017-18 | 25 | UG (3 years): 32 PG (2 years): 16 | UG: 221 PG: 84 | UG (4 years): 15 PG (2 years): 64 PG (3 years): 2 PG (6 years): 5 |
Median Salary offered
| Year | Architecture | Law | Engineering | Pharmacy |
| 2015-16 | INR 2,50,000 | UG (3 years): INR 8.40,000 PG (2 years): INR 4,80,000 | UG: INR 3,50,000 PG: INR 5,50,000 | UG (4 years): INR 1,50,000 PG (2 years): INR 3,00,000 PG (3 years): INR 2,00,000 PG (6 years): INR 2,50,000 |
| 2016-17 | INR 2,50,000 | UG (3 years): INR 19,60,000 PG (2 years): INR 9,60,000 | UG: INR 3,50,000 PG: INR 6,50,000 | UG (4 years): INR 2,40,000 PG (2 years): INR 3,00,000 PG (3 years): INR 2,00,000 PG (6 years): INR 2,50,000 |
| 2017-18 | INR 2,50,000 | UG (3 years): INR 2,28,000 PG (2 years): INR 13,40,000 | UG: INR 4,00,000 PG: INR 6,50,000 | UG (4 years): INR 2,00,000 PG (2 years): INR 3,00,000 PG (3 years): INR 2,50,000 PG (6 years): INR 2,50,000 |
Results
The University conducts Semester examination for its UG and PG courses under University teaching departments & affiliated colleges in the month of July every year. In order to check the course wise semester results, students have to follow the below-mentioned steps:
- Visit the official website of Andhra University.
- In the main menu, click on the ‘Examination’ tab.
- Now click on the results, and you will be redirected to the latest result page.
- After clicking on the desired link, a PDF will be displayed on the screen which displays the provisional (Roll Number wise) list of passed students.
Exams
Every year, the University conducts the semester examination in the months of July and January. Students can check their results through the official website of the University.
Students can download the Exam Schedule (course/semester wise) by navigating to the official website of the Andhra University.
- Visit the official website of Andhra University.
- In the main menu, click on the ‘Examination’ tab.
- Now click on the exam schedule, and you will be redirected to the timetable page.
- Now click on your desired link. Save and download the timetable to avoid the inconvenience at the time of examination.
These marks statements are forwarded to the principals of respective colleges. Students are advised to confirm their status by visiting their concerned colleges.
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