Ques. When was Acharya Nagarjuna University established?
Ans. Acharya Nagarjuna University was established in 1976 by the former President of India, Shri Fakruddin Ali Ahmed in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. It is an affiliating university with 39 academic departments. The university has two PG centres located at Ongole (a fully self-financed centre) and another at Nuzvid (aided).
Ques. How are the faculties of Acharya Nagarjuna University?
Ans. The faculties of Acharya Nagarjuna University are highly educated and qualified to have diverse industry experience. Each subject department has a HOD and faculties have the designation of Assistant Professor with teaching/ industry experience of more than 10 years.
Ques. What scholarships are offered by Acharya Nagarjuna University?
Ans. Acharya Nagarjuna University offers numerous scholarships to candidates. The following scholarships can be availed by the students of ANU Guntur:
- Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child
- Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students
- Post Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holder
- Post-Doctoral Fellowship to SC/ST Candidates
- Post Graduate Scholarship for Professional Courses for SC/ST Candidates
- Merit-based scholarship for the top 10% of students in the department
Ques. How are the placements at Acharya Nagarjuna University?
Ans. Acharya Nagarjuna University has a dedicated placement cell that offers good placements for UG and PG students. As per the NIRF Report 2023, a total of 326 UG students and 985 PG students were placed. The median salary offered to UG students was in a range of INR 3 LPA to INR 8 LPA and PG students were given a median package ranging from INR 3.5 LPA to INR 6.5 LPA.
Ques. What courses are offered by Acharya Nagarjuna University?
Ans. Acharya Nagarjuna University offers 68 undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the fields of Engineering, Sciences, Arts, Pharmacy, Sports and Architecture. It also provides M.Phil and Ph.D in 48 disciplines spread over six campus colleges. Some of the popular programs of ANU Guntur include B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, PG Diploma, B.Pharm and M.Pharm.
Ques. What is the cutoff of Acharya Nagarjuna University?
Ans. Acharya Nagarjuna University accepts AP ICET scores to offer admission to MBA and MCA programs. The overall cutoff rank for APICET is 3151 for MCA and 5247 for MBA at ANU Guntur.
Ques. What is the entrance exam of Acharya Nagarjuna University?
Ans. Acharya Nagarjuna University conducts an Acharya Nagarjuna University Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (ANU PGCET) to offer admission to PG programs. Admission to MBA and MCA is based on AP ICET scores. To give admission in B.Tech + M.Tech, B.Des and B.Plan the university conducts an ANU Engineering Entrance Test (ANUEET).
Ques. What is the ranking of Acharya Nagarjuna University?
Ans. Acharya Nagarjuna University is ranked 63rd in the Pharmacy Category by NIRF Ranking 2023. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) awarded Acharya Nagarjuna University an “A” grade.
Ques. What entrance exams are accepted by Acharya Nagarjuna University?
Ans. Admission to B.Tech programs at Acharya Nagarjuna University is based on JEE Mains and AP EAPCET scores. The university also accepts merit in AP EAPCET for B.Sc. and B.Pharma. Admission to the B.Arch. program is granted solely based on the candidate’s performance in NATA.