Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU) was established in 1976. It is a public university in Namburu, Guntur district and Andhra Pradesh. The campus is large and green. It provides a calm environment for learning. The university has modern classrooms, laboratories and many modern facilities for students.
The ANU offers 200 courses in different fields. These include Engineering, Management, Sciences, Arts, Commerce, Pharmacy, and Law.
You can get admission through entrance exams, such as ANUEET, ANU PGCET, and ANU ICET.
The university has many experienced and qualified faculty. Also, it is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is NAAC A+ accredited.
The university is ranked 97 in the overall NIRF Ranking 2024. The ranking is based on teaching, learning and reputation of the university.
In the State public University category, it ranked 20th. This shows the university's strong performance in academics and overall development.
Dr. L. V. Gangadhara Sastry – He is a famous singer and composer who recorded the entire Bhagavat Gita in audio.
Dr. Yarlagadda Nayudamma – He is a well-known pediatric surgeon who successfully separated conjoined twins.
Prof. Chennupati Jagadish – He is a physicist and academic who works in nanotechnology and optoelectronics.
AVS Raju – He is a businessman and writer who founded Nagarjuna Construction Company.
You can find various courses in this university. It is for all levels such as undergraduate, postgraduate and PHd.
The Acharya Nagarjuna University courses in the UG levels are B. Tech, B.Arch, B.Pharmacy, BFA, BBA, LLB, and BA LLB.
There are also master's courses which are M.Tech, M.Pharm, MCA, and M.Sc in various subjects. You can also study engineering specializations, computer applications, sciences and statistics.
Acharya Nagarjuna University distance courses let students learn from anywhere. The university offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. You can choose from arts, commerce, science, business, and computer applications.
The Acharya Nagarjuna University distance education PG courses include M.A., M.Com, M.Sc., M.C.A., and M.B.A. Subjects include English, Economics, Computer Science, and Management. All programs are UGC-DEB approved.
The courses are recognized by employers and other universities. Acharya Nagarjuna University's distance programs work well for students wanting to keep learning while working.
You must meet educational requirements that depend on the program you're interested in. To be eligible for Acharya Nagarjuna University distance courses or regular courses.
You’ll need to have completed your 10+2 or an equivalent exam from a recognized board. For undergraduate courses.
You should hold a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field from a recognized university. If you're applying for Acharya Nagarjuna University distance education PG courses. This applies to programs like M.A., M.Com, M.Sc., M.C.A., and M.B.A.
A 10th or 12th pass is generally required for diploma and certificate courses. But it varies with the specific program.
Acharya Nagarjuna University has programs in arts, science, commerce, management, engineering, and pharmacy.
What you'll pay depends on the course and your education level. You can expect to pay between INR 5,000 and INR 50,000 yearly. It is for undergraduate degrees like B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.Tech, and B.Pharm.
The yearly cost is usually between INR 10,000 and INR 60,000 for postgraduate degrees like M.A., M.Sc., M.Com, M.Tech, M.Pharm, and MBA.
It might be a bit high due to lab and equipment costs. The university does give scholarships to students who qualify.
The university will conduct exams for various courses in 2025. The UG exams for the 4th semester will be held in March-April 2025. And for the 5th and 6th semester advanced supplementary exams are scheduled from May and June 2025.
If you are a B.Ed student then the 2nd semester exams will take place in July 2025. And for the PG exams like M.A., M.Sc., MBA, MCA, and M.Tech are also planned for July 2025.
Whereas Diploma and certificate course exams are expected in June 2025.
You should regularly check the official ANU website for exact dates and updates.
Acharya Nagarjuna University distance education result has been released for 2025. If you are a student of UG, PG, B.Ed, M.Ed, and diploma courses can check your results online.
The UG 5th and 6th semester results came out in July 2025. Whereas for the PG course results were declared in July 2025. To check your desired course result, you can visit the university's official website.
The university offers placement support to its students. In the 2024 placement season over 60% of students secured jobs. In companies like Infosys, TCS, Cognizant, Wipro, Accenture, and Amazon.
The highest salary package offered was INR 9 LPA. And the average package ranged from INR 3.6 LPA to INR 5.25 LPA. It depends on the course and specialization.
The university's Training and Placement Cell helps to connect students with industry opportunities. They organize pre-placement training, mock interviews, and industry interactions to prepare students for recruitment processes.
For more detailed information on placement statistics and the list of recruiters, students can refer to the official Acharya Nagarjuna University Placement Report 2022-2023.
