The Central University of Andhra Pradesh (CUAP), which has become a major center of higher education in Andhra Pradesh, is known for providing quality education to its students. The Central University of Andhra Pradesh was established in 2009 under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act. The university started its journey from a temporary campus in Anantapur district.
This university, which started with only a few courses in the beginning, has now developed with many departments in its permanent campus. After the division of Andhra Pradesh in 2014, 491.30 acres of land was allotted for the university near Jangamakunta village in Anantapur district. Currently, many academic buildings, hostels, sports complexes and other facilities are being developed here.
This is the admission process for Central University
For admission in Central University of Andhra Pradesh, students have to appear in CUET (Central University Entrance Test) exam for admission in undergraduate and postgraduate courses. While for admission in PhD programs, it is necessary to clear exams like UGC-NET, CSIR-NET as well as the interview conducted by the university.
Current Courses Running in Central University
Central University of Andhra Pradesh has many schools and departments like
School of Engineering and Technology:
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
School of Life Sciences:
- Biotechnology
- Environmental Science
School of Physical Sciences:
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
School of Management:
- Business Management
- Commerce
School of Humanities:
- English
- Telugu
- Hindi
- Social Work
Courses Fees in Central University of Andhra Pradesh
Undergraduate Courses:
- B.Tech: Rs 30,000 per year
- B.Sc: Rs 12,000 per year
- B.A: Rs 8,000 per year
Postgraduate Courses:
- M.Tech: Rs 25,000 per year
- M.Sc: Rs 15,000 per year
- M.A: Rs 10,000 Rs. per year
- MBA: Rs. 30,000 per year
Research programs:
- PhD: Rs. 20,000 per year
Fee waivers and scholarships are also available for students from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and economically weaker sections.
Famous people who have studied at this university
Some of the famous students who studied at Central University of Andhra Pradesh are:
Dr. Venkatesh Rao: Renowned scientist who has earned international fame for his research.
Priya Deshmukh: Renowned civil service officer who secured top rank in IAS exam.
Raghunath Reddy: Renowned entrepreneur who has made his mark in the field of startups.
Dr. Anita Sharma: Renowned researcher and academician who has been honoured with several international awards.