Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam is a government institution in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, established in 1926. Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Key facts
- Location
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Type
- Government: Multi-disciplinary university
- Established
- 1926
- Main entrance
- Merit or the university's entrance
- AISHE code
- U-0006
- Courses offered
- Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in many subjects
- Eligibility
- Depends on the programme: Class 12 for UG, a bachelor's degree for PG.
- Approval to check
- A state university under a state Act (check UGC's list); programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
- Institution type
- State Public University
- Area
- Urban
- PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
- Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
- Before you apply
- This year's prospectus for seats and eligibility, NAAC grade and NIRF rank, fees and hostel. Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
- Official website
- andhrauniversity.edu.in
Questions about Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
How do I get admission to Andhra University, Visakhapatnam?
Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Does Andhra University, Visakhapatnam have an entrance exam?
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam admits through its own process rather than a national exam. Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Is Andhra University, Visakhapatnam a government or private institution?
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam is a government institution (Multi-disciplinary university).
Where is Andhra University, Visakhapatnam?
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam is in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
When was Andhra University, Visakhapatnam established?
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam was established in 1926.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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