List of institutions of higher education in Andhra Pradesh

In Andhra Pradesh there are 3 central universities, 19 central autonomous Institutions, 28 state universities, 7 deemed universities and 13 state private universities

Central universities

# Universities Location Established Specialization Section
2(f) 12(B)
1 Central University of Andhra Pradesh Anantapur 2018 General Yes Yes
2 Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh Vizianagaram 2019 General Yes Yes
3 National Sanskrit University Tirupati 1956 (2020†) Sanskrit Yes Yes

† granted deemed university status in 1989 and later central university status in 2020

Central institutions (autonomous institutions)

# Universities Location Established Specialization
1 All India Institute of Medical Sciences Mangalagiri - Tadepalli 2018 Health care
2 Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam 2015 Management
3 IIT Tirupati Tirupati 2015 Technology
4 Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing Kurnool 2015 Technology
5 Indian Institute of Information Technology Sri City 2013 Technology
6 Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy Visakhapatnam 2016 R&D in the Hydro Carbon
7 Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati 2015 Science
8 Indian Maritime University – Visakhapatnam Campus Visakhapatnam 2008 Naval Architecture
9 National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh Tadepalligudem 2015 Technology
10 National Institute of Oceanography Visakhapatnam 2015 General
11 School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada Vijayawada 2008 Planning, Architecture
12 National Institute of Design Amaravati 2015 Design
13 Indian Culinary Institute, Tirupati Tirupati 2016 BBA–Culinary
14 Indian Institute of Packaging (not started) Visakhapatnam (not started) 2018 Packaging
15 Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Kakinada 2018 MBA–IB
16 Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management Nellore 2016 Tourism Management
17 National Institute of Ocean Technology (not started) Nellore (not started) 2015 Ocean Technology
18 National Institute for Research on Commercial Agriculture Rajamahendravaram 1947 Tobacco Research
19 National Academy of Customs Indirect Taxes and Narcotics Hindupur 2015 Customs & Narcotics

State universities

There are 29 state public universities in the state.

# University Location Section Established Specialization
2(f) 12 (B)
1 Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University Guntur Yes No 1964 Agricultural
2 Acharya Nagarjuna University Guntur Yes Yes 1976 General
3 Adikavi Nannaya University Rajamahendravaram Yes Yes 2006 General
4 Andhra Kesari University Ongole Yes No 2022 General
5 Andhra Pradesh Fisheries University Vijayawada Yes No 2020 Ichthyology
6 Andhra University Visakhapatnam Yes Yes 1926 General
7 Cluster University Kurnool Yes No 2019 General
8 Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University Visakhapatnam Yes Yes 2008 Legal
9 Dr. Y. S. R. Architecture and Fine Arts University Kadapa Yes No 2020 Architecture and Fine Arts
10 Dr. Abdul Haq Urdu University Kurnool Yes No 2016 General and Urdu
11 Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Srikakulam Yes Yes 2008 General
12 Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University Eluru Yes No 2026 Distance education
13 Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences Vijayawada Yes No 1986 Healthcare
14 Dr. Y. S .R. Horticultural University Tadepalligudem Yes No 2011 Horticulture
15 Dravidian University Kuppam Yes Yes 1997 Dravidian languages
16 Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur Anantapur Yes Yes 1946 Technology
17 Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada Kakinada Yes Yes 1946 Technology
18 Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Gurajada, Vizianagaram Vizianagaram Yes No 2022 Technology
19 Krishna University Machilipatnam Yes Yes 2008 General
20 Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies Nuzvid Yes Yes 2008 Technology
21 Rayalaseema University Kurnool Yes Yes 2008 General
22 Sri Krishnadevaraya University Anantapur Yes Yes 1981 General
23 Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam Tirupati Yes Yes 1983 Women's only
24 Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences Tirupati Yes Yes 1993 Medical
25 Sri Venkateswara University Tirupati Yes Yes 1954 General
26 Sri Venkateswara Vedic University Tirupati Yes No 2006 Vedic studies
27 Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University Tirupati Yes No 2005 Veterinary school
28 Vikrama Simhapuri University Nellore Yes Yes 2008 General
29 Yogi Vemana University Kadapa Yes Yes 2006 General

State private universities

There are 18 state private universities in the state.

# University Location Recognised
1 Aditya University Surampalem 2024
2 Annamacharya University Rajampet 2024
3 B.E.S.T Innovation University Gongivaripalli 2019
4 Centurion University of Technology and Management Vizianagaram 2017
5 Chalapathi University Guntur 2026
6 Godavari Global University Rajamahendravaram 2024
7 Krea University Sri City 2017
8 Mohan Babu University Tirupati 2022
9 Pragati University Surampalem 2026
10 RVS University Chittoor 2026
11 Saveetha Amaravati University Amaravati 2018
12 Sricity International University Sri City 2026
13 SRM University Amaravati 2017
14 The Apollo University Chittoor 2021
15 Vasireddy Venkatadri International Technological University Amaravati 2025
16 Veltech University Tirupati 2025
17 Vishnu Women's University Bhimavaram 2026
18 VIT-AP University Amaravati 2017

Deemed universities

Sri Sathya Sai University
# University Location Established Specialization Section
III 12 (B)
1 Audisankara Deemed to be University Gudur 2001 (2025†) Multidisciplinary Yes No
2 Dr. RVR NRI Institute of Technology Vijayawada 2008 (2026†) General Yes No
3 Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management Visakhapatnam 1980 (2007†) General Yes Yes
4 GMR Institute of Technology Rajam 1997 (2026†) Technology Yes No
5 KL University Guntur 1980 (2009†) Technology Yes Yes
6 Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science Madanapalle 1998 (2025†) Technology Yes No
7 Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education Vijayawada 1977 (2024†) General Yes Yes
8 Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning Puttaparthi 1981 (1981†) General Yes Yes
9 Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research Guntur 1997 (2009†) Technology Yes Yes

† granted deemed university status

Colleges

Engineering colleges

There are 33 engineering colleges in the state.

Krishna University College of Engineering and Technology
S No. College Location
1 Aditya Institute of Technology and Management Tekkali
2 Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology and Sciences Visakhapatnam
4 Bapatla Engineering College Bapatla
5 Bonam Venkata Chalamayya Engineering College Odalarevu
6 Dhanekula Institute of Engineering and Technology Vijayawada
7 DVR & Dr. HS MIC College of Technology Vijayawada
8 Adoni Arts and Science College Adoni
9 Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering Visakhapatnam
10 G Pulla Reddy College of Engineering & Technology Kurnool
11 Gudlavalleru Engineering College Gudlavalleru
12 KSRM College of Engineering Kadapa
13 Lakkireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering Vijayawada
14 MVGR College of Engineering Vizianagaram
15 Narasaraopeta Engineering College Narasaraopet
16 NBKR Institute of Science & Technology Vidyanagar, Nellore
17 QIS College of Engineering and Technology Ongole
18 Quba College of Engineering and Technology Nellore Venkatachalam
19 Raghu Engineering College Visakhapatnam
20 Rajeev Gandhi Memorial College of Engineering & Technology Nandyala
21 RVR & JC College of Engineering Guntur
22 Sagi Rama Krishnam Raju Engineering College Chinamiram
23 Seshadri Rao Gudlavalleru Engineering College Gudlavalleru
24 Shree Institute of Technical Education Tirupati
25 Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College Tirupati
26 Sri Sivani College of Engineering Chilakapalem
27 Sri Vasavi Engineering College Tadepalligudem
28 Sri Venkatesa Perumal College of Engineering & Technology Tirupati
29 St. Ann's College of Engineering & Technology Chirala
30 Siddharth Institute of Engineering & Technology Puttur
31 Tenali Engineering College Tenali
32 Vignan's Institute of Information Technology Visakhapatnam
33 Vishnu Institute of Technology Bhimavaram

Law colleges

  1. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar College of Law, Visakhapatnam
  2. Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur
  3. Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam
  4. Sri Venkateswara College of Law, Tirupati
  5. GITAM School of Law, Visakhapatnam
  6. Klu law college, Vijayawada
  7. NVP Law College, Visakhapatnam
  8. JC College of Law, Guntur
  9. PS Raju Law College, Kakinada
  10. Daita Sriramulu Hindu College of Law, Machilipatnam
  11. Sri R.K.M. Law College, Chittoor
  12. Sri Eshwar Reddy College of Law, Tirupati
  13. Visakha Law College, Visakhapatnam
  14. Indira Priyadarshini Law College, Ongole
  15. Veeravalli College of Law, Rajamahendravaram
  16. KKC College of Law, Chittoor
  17. Anantha College of Law, Tirupati
  18. Smt Velagapudi Durgamba Siddhartha Law College, Vijayawada
  19. Dr Ambedkar Global Law Institute, Tirupati
  20. Sri Vijayanagar College of Law, Anantapur
  21. V.R. Law College, Nellore
  22. NS Law College, Markapuram
  23. D.N.R.College of Law, Bhimavaram,

Medical colleges

  1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalagiri
  2. Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam
  3. Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada
  4. Guntur Medical College, Guntur
  5. Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool
  6. Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Tirupati
  7. Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women, Tirupati
  8. Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati
  9. Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada
  10. A. C. Subba Reddy Government Medical College, Nellore
  11. Government Medical College, Srikakulam
  12. Government Medical College, Kadapa
  13. Government Medical College, Ongole
  14. Government Medical College, Anantapur
  15. Government Medical College, Vizianagaram
  16. Government Medical College, Paderu
  17. Government Medical College, Rajamahendravaram
  18. Government Medical College, Eluru
  19. Government Medical College, Machilipatnam
  20. Government Medical college, Piduguralla
  21. Government Medical College, Markapuram
  22. Government Medical College, Adoni
  23. Government Medical College, Pulivendula
  24. Government Medical College, Madanapalle
  25. Government Medical College, Nandyal
  26. Great Eastern Medical School and Hospital,Srikakulam
  27. Maharajah Institute of Medical Sciences, Vizianagaram
  28. Gayathri Vidya Parishad Institute of Health Care and Medical Technology, Visakhapatnam
  29. GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam
  30. NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam
  31. GSL Medical College, Rajamahendravaram
  32. konaseema institute of medical sciences, Amalapuram
  33. Alluri Sitaram Raju Academy of Medical Sciences, Eluru
  34. Dr Pinnameni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences, Vijayawada
  35. Nimra Institute of medical Sciences, Vijayawada
  36. NRI Academy of Medical Sciences, Mangalagiri - Tadepalli
  37. Katuri Medical College, Guntur
  38. Narayana Medical College,Nellore
  39. P.E.S. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kuppam
  40. Viswabharathi Medica College, Kurnool
  41. Fatima institute of medical sciences, Kadapa
  42. Apollo institute of medical sciences, Chittoor
  43. Sri satya Sai institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Puttaparthi
  44. Santhiram Medical College, Nandyal

Others

C.R.Reddy Educational Institutions, Eluru
  1. Andhra Loyola College
  2. Andhra Pradesh Residential Degree College
  3. Sir C.R. Reddy Educational Institutions
  4. Kakaraparti Bhavanarayana College
  5. Mrs. A. V. N. College (Est 1860) Visakapatnam
  6. SMVM Polytechnic, Tanuku
  7. Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust (SVET)
  8. Aditya Degree college

Notes

  1. ↑ The temporary campus is located in Vijayawada until the permanent campus is built in Eluru
  2. ↑ Established in 1982 as "Andhra Pradesh Open University" and later renamed as "Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University" during the combined Andhra Pradesh. In 2025, the university was established by a act for the bifurcated Andhra Pradesh. The UGC recognized the university in 2026.
  3. ↑ Established in 2007 as "Andhra Pradesh Horticultural University". The UGC lists 2011, the year of the act that renamed it.

References

  1. 1 2 "Universities in the state of Andhra Pradesh". APSCHE. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  2. ↑ "ACT No. 11 OF 1982" (PDF). Public Notice. Registrar of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
  3. ↑ "ACT No. 13 OF 2011" (PDF). The Andhra Pradesh Gazette. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  4. ↑ List of Engineering Colleges NBA Accredited (PDF). pp. 1–9. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  5. ↑ "Mrs. A.V.N. College". avncollege.ac.in.