In Andhra Pradesh there are 3 central universities, 20 central autonomous Institutions, 25 state universities, 4 deemed universities and 5 private universities
Universities | Location | Established | Specialization | Sources |
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Central University of Andhra Pradesh | Anantapur | 2018 | General | [1] |
Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh | Vizianagaram | 2019 | General | [2] [3] |
National Sanskrit University | Tirupati | 1961 (1987†) | Sanskrit | [4] |
There are 25 state universities and 7 private universities in the state. [6]
‡ Following the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological Universities Act, 2008 Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University was split into four universities, Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada. [33] This is also reflected by the UGC list. [34] The date of establishment of all four institutes is therefore 2008, though Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University was established in 1972 by The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Act, 1972 [35] which is what the UGC lists as the establishment date for Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad.
University | Location | Established | Specialization | Sources |
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SRM University | Amaravati | 2017 | Science, Technology and Liberal Arts | |
VIT-AP University | Amaravati | 2017 | Technology | |
Centurion University of Technology and Management | Vizianagaram | 2017 | Technology & Management | |
Krea University | Sri City | 2018 | Liberal Education | [36] |
Saveetha Amaravati University | Amaravati | 2018 | Health Sciences | |
B.E.S.T Innovation University | Anantapur | 2019 | Science & Technology | |
Mohan Babu University | Tirupati | 2022 | Science, Technology, Management, Paramedical, Arts, Agriculture, Media, Film and Liberal Arts | [37] |
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | Amaravati | 2022 | Science, Technology and Business |
University | Location | Established | Specialization | Sources |
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Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation | Guntur | 1980 (2009†) | Technology | [38] |
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning | Puttaparthi | 1981 (1981†) | General | [39] |
Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research | Guntur | 1997 (2009†) | Technology | [40] |
Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education (SAHE) | Vijayawada | 1977 (2024†) | General | [41] |
† granted deemed university status
There are 99 engineering colleges in the state. [42] [43]
S No. | College | Code | Location |
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1 | Aditya Institute of Technology and Management | ||
2 | Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology and Sciences | ||
3 | Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Science | ||
4 | Avanthi Institute of Engineering & Technology | ||
5 | Audisankara College of Engineering & Technology | ||
6 | Bapatla Engineering College | ||
7 | Bonam Venkata Chalamayya Engineering College | Odalarevu | |
8 | Chalapathi Institute of Engineering and Technology | ||
9 | Dhanekula Institute of Engineering and Technology | ||
10 | Dvr & Dr Hs Mic College of Technology | ||
11 | Adoni Arts and Science College (Est In 1962), | AASC | Adoni |
12 | Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management | ||
13 | Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering | ||
14 | Godavari Institute of Engineering and Technology | ||
15 | G Pulla Reddy College of Engineering & Technology | ||
16 | GMR Institute of Technology | ||
17 | Gudlavalleru Engineering College | ||
18 | Krishna University College of Engineering and Technology | KRUSF | |
19 | KSRM College of Engineering | KSRM | |
20 | Lakkireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering | LBRCE | |
21 | Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science | ||
22 | MVGR College of Engineering | MVGRCE | Vizianagaram |
23 | Narasaraopeta Engineering College | NEC | |
24 | N.B.K.R.Institute of Science & Technology | NBKRIST | |
25 | NRI Institute of Technology Vijayawada | NRIA | |
26 | QIS College of Engineering and Technology | QISE | |
27 | Raghu Engineering College | ||
28 | Rajeev Gandhi Memorial College of Engineering & Technology | ||
29 | RVR & JC College of Engineering | ||
30 | Sagi Rama Krishnam Raju Engineering College | SRKREC | |
31 | Seshadri Rao Gudlavalleru Engineering College | SRGEC | |
32 | Shree Institute of Technical Education | SITE | |
33 | Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College | ||
34 | Sri Sivani College of Engineering | ||
35 | Sri Vasavi Engineering College | ||
36 | Sri Venkatesa Perumal College of Engineering & Technology | ||
37 | St. Ann's College of Engineering & Technology | ||
38 | Siddharth Institute of Engineering & Technology | ||
39 | Tenali Engineering College | TECA | Tenali |
40 | Vasireddy Venkatadri Institute of Technology | VVIT | |
41 | Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha Engineering College | VRSEC | Vijayawada |
42 | Vignan's Institute of Information Technology | ||
43 | Vishnu Institute of Technology | ||
44 | Quba College of Engineering and Technology Nellore | QUBA | |
45 | Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College | SVEC |
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