Andhra University

Andhra University is located at Visakhapatnam. It was established in 1926. Andhra University has been accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council  (NAAC) with ‘A’ grade. It is first general University in the country to get ISO 9001: 2000 Certification in 2006. The University is spread in a sprawling campus of 422 acres dotted with 121 buildings of Academic, Administrative and support services with a plinth area of about 20 lakhs sq.ft., and 324 staff quarters. The University campus is having 23 hostels for men which can accommodate more than 3200 students and 10 hostels exclusively for women with a capacity of more than 2000 seats. Two Hostels are specially constructed for foreign students. The University has also two Residential Health Centres one at south campus and the other at north campus and a homoeo Dispensary.  The University has four Guest Houses, Central Canteen and four canteens at various locations, Press and Publication division, Women Waiting Halls, Faculty Club and Schools for Employees Children. Andhra University has well experienced and export faculty. There are 354 Professors, 198 Associate Professors and 115 Asst. Professors and more than 2500 support staff working in the University. There are 636 affiliated colleges spread across five districts under the territorial jurisdiction of Andhra University.  The enrolment in Affiliated Colleges is more than 1.5 Lakhs.

Andhra University Admission 2012:-

Andhra University conduct Common Entrance Test (AUCET) for admission of various courses.

AUCET 2011 Important Dates / Notification:-

1. Commencement of sale of applications : 28-02-2012
2. Last date for receipt of filled-in applications without fine : 30-03-2012
3. Last date for receipt of filled-in applications with a fine of Rs.500/- : 08-04-2012
4. Last date for Sale & receipt of filled-in applications with a fine of Rs.1,000/- : 20-04-2012
5. Schedule of PG Entrance Tests (Tentative) : 27-04-2012 to 01-05-2012
6. Date of Entrance test for 5- Year integreted Programmes : 15-05-2012

Courses offered by Andhra University:-

Andhra University is offering 313 Courses in Arts, Commerce, Management, Science & Technology, Engineering, Law, Pharmacy and Education.

Andhra University Distance Education:-

Andhra University was started school of Distance Education in the campus in 1972.  It offers 4 UG Programs, 18 PG Programs, 5 Certification Courses, 9 PG Diploma Courses, 15 Professional Courses and 7 Collaborative Courses through Distance Education Mode.
The School has 35 study centres across the State.  The enrolment in UG, PG, and Professional Programmes in the School of Distance Education is about 80,000 students. The School has 23 permanent faculty. It is Equipped with the latest infrastructure.