Central University of Andhra Pradesh (CUAP) is a central university and was established in the year 2018. It is situated in the district headquarters town of Ananthapuramu in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. The university is currently operating from its transit campus is JNTU and the permanent campus is being constructed of over 491.30 acres of land in Janthaluru village, Anantapur district. The academic session 2024-25 will start at the new university campus only.

The university offers a total of 31 UG, PG as well as PhD courses to the interested candidates. For admission to UG and PG courses, the university accepts CUET scores. After qualifying in the entrance exam, candidates have to appear in the university-led counselling process to get admission to their chosen courses. 

The on-campus placement opportunities are also offered to the candidates in the final year of their degree. Some major recruiters like ETV, Ramoji Fil City, TCS, Asian Paints and more participate in the CUAP placement drives. The campus comprises of all the major facilities such as library, laboratories, IT labioratoies, spacious classrooms, experienced faculty members and more. 

Central University of Andhra Pradesh Merit List 2024 (Released)

Central University of Andhra Pradesh Courses and Fees

The university offers UG, PG as well as PhD courses under 12 dedicated departments. The university offers a total of 8 UG, 17 PG and 6 PhD courses in different specializations. The duration of the UG courses ranges between 3-4 years and duration of PG courses is 2 years. Some of the popular courses that are offered by the university are B.Sc (Hons) Economics, BA (Hons) Political Science, B.Sc (Hons) CS & AI, MA Telugu, MBA, MSc in Space Science and Technology and more. To become eligible for UG courses, candidates must have qualified in CUET UG, and for admission to PG courses, candidates must have qualified in CUET PG. The Central University of Andhra Pradesh eligibility criteria, fees, and selection process for all programs are given in the table below:

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Central University of Andhra Pradesh Admissions

The Central University of Andhra Pradesh offers admission to the UG & PG courses on the basis of performance in CUET (Common University Entrance Test). The admission process for the university started immediately after the release of CUET results by NTA. The qualified candidates have to apply for their chosen course at the university. The university shortlists the candidates on the basis of their CUET scores. 

The university prepares a merit list of the registered candidates for the available courses and conducts admission counselling. The candidates have to participate in the counselling process (online) and, if eligible, complete the admission formalities as well.

Documents required

The documents required at the time of application are as follows:

• Passport-size Photograph
• Scanned Signature
• Secondary School (Class 10th) Mark Sheet
• Pass Certificate of Class 10th
• Senior Secondary School (Class 12th) Mark Sheet or equivalent
• Valid Certificate for Date of Birth
• CUET- UG/PG application form
• CUET- UG/PG admit card
• Valid CUET score card
• Conduct Certificate from Head of Institution last attended (Original+2 photocopy)
• Migration Certificate (Original+2 Xerox)
• Transfer Certificate
• Caste/ PWD/PH Certificates

Central University of Andhra Pradesh Placements

There is a dedicated placement cell at CUAP that has recently organized a workshop on the topic of “Campus to Corporate: Life Skills Colloquium.” The cell works throughout the year to prepare the students to get attractive placement opportunities after the completion of their education. It trains the students on various parameters such as preparing striking resume, soft skills, ethics, professionalism, personality and self-confidence, self-motivation, problem-solving techniques, and more. In the recent placement drive, 124 students were placed with attractive packages. 

Central University of Andhra Pradesh Top Recruiters

Central University of Andhra Pradesh offers various centrally-funded scholarships to the students of the university. Scholarships are offered generally to meritorious students or students with economically backward classes such as SC/ ST/ OBC and EWS categories. To avail the scholarships, interested candidates have to register on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). The NSP is a one-stop solution for all the students who want to avail the state as well as centrally-funded scholarships. Some of the top scholarships available at the Central University of Andhra Pradesh are listed below with eligibility and scholarship rewards

1. Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities
2. Post Matric Scholarships for students with disabilities
3. Financial Assistance for Education of the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers - Post-Matric
4. Financial support to the students of NER for higher professional courses
5. PG Indira Gandhi scholarship for single girl children
6. Scholarship scheme for SC/ST students to pursue profe ssional courses

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Central University of Andhra Pradesh Campus & Facilities

The Central University of Andhra Pradesh provides various top notch facilities to the students. The campus is spread over a 491 acres with all the facilities readily accessible to the students. CUAP has a massive campus with great amenities for enrolled students. The facilities include, hostels, Reading hall, a massive ground and more. Listed below are some of the facilities that students can benefit from while studying at the Central University of Andhra Pradesh.

• Library: The library of CUAP has an extensive collection of resources, including books, journals, and digital materials.
• IT Lab: There are two IT Labs (1 & 2) with i5 and i7 processing computers for the students. The lab has a strong network connection and is ample to meet the educational needs of the students. 
• Hostel: There are hostel facilities available to the students with basic amenities like beds, chairs, study tables, cupboards, etc. There are other additional facilities available to the students as well such as Wi-Fi connectivity, common rooms, mess or canteen services, indoor game facilities, and 24-hour security and more.
• Medical Center: The medical clinic at the campus provides primary medical facilities to the students; including routine check-ups, minor treatments, and consultations.
• Laboratories: There are dedicated laboratories at the university with all the modern equipment so that the education of the students doesn’t gets compromised.
• Dr. Ambedkar Centre Of Excellence (DACE): This is dedicated to empowering Scheduled Caste students. It provides free coaching and mentorship for competitive exams, specifically for civil service examinations.