List of Universities in Andhra Pradesh in the Year 2026-27. Name, website, phone number, email ID and contact address of top new Government Universities and Private Universities. Central, State Universities and Deemed Universities.
Top University in Andhra Pradesh
According to the official NIRF Ranking 2025, there are top 5 universities in Andhra Pradesh which has been included in the list of top 100 Universities in India.
Based on the NIRF India Rankings 2025 released by the Ministry of Education on September 4, 2025, here are the top universities in Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra University and KL University continue to lead the state, securing the top two positions. A total of 5 universities from Andhra Pradesh secured a rank within the top 100 in the “University” category nationwide.
Top 5 Universities in Andhra Pradesh (NIRF 2025)
These institutions have achieved specific numerical ranks within the top 100 list.
| AP Rank | National Rank | University Name | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | Andhra University (AU) | Visakhapatnam | State Public |
| 2 | 26 | KL University (Koneru Lakshmaiah) | Guntur | Deemed (Pvt) |
| 3 | 70 | Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology & Research | Guntur | Deemed (Pvt) |
| 4 | 84 | Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU) | Guntur | State Public |
| 5 | 88 | GITAM (Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management) | Visakhapatnam | Deemed (Pvt) |
Key Insight: Andhra University also secured the 4th rank nationally in the newly introduced “State Public Universities” category, highlighting its dominance among government-run institutions.
Universities Ranked in Top Bands (6-10)
Beyond the top 100, NIRF groups universities into “Rank Bands” rather than assigning specific numbers. The following universities are the next best performers in the state:
| AP Rank | National Rank Band | University Name | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 101–150 | Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) | Tirupati |
| 7 | 151–200 | Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMVV) | Tirupati |
| 8 | 151–200 | Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University | Guntur |
| 9* | 51–100 (State Public) | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) | Anantapur |
| 10* | 51–100 (State Public) | Yogi Vemana University | Kadapa |
*Note: Ranks 9 and 10 are based on the “State Public Universities” category, where they performed in the 51-100 band nationwide, indicating they are among the top government institutions in the state after AU, ANU, and SVU.
Category Highlights
- Engineering: KL University tops the state with a National Rank of 35, followed closely by IIT Tirupati (Rank 57) and Vignan (Rank 80).
- Management: IIM Visakhapatnam is the top management institute in the state, ranked 29th nationally.
- State Public Leaders: In the government sector, Andhra University (Rank 4) and Acharya Nagarjuna University (Rank 24) are the clear leaders in the State Public Universities category.
List of Universities in Andhra Pradesh
There are more than 47 universities in Andhra Pradesh as on date. Out of which:-
- Total No. of Government Universities are 31.
- Central Universities are 3.
- State Universities are 28.
- Total No. of Private Universities are 11.
- Total No. of Deemed Universities are 5.
Central Universities in Andhra Pradesh
| Universities Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh | Central |
| Central University of Andhra Pradesh | Central |
| National Sanskrit University( previously Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth) | Central |
Central University of Andhra Pradesh
🔗 Website: www.cuap.ac.in
📅 Established: 2019
📞 Phone: +91-8554-220031
📧 Email: arcuap@gmail.com
📍 Address:
IT Incubation Centre Building,
JNTU Campus, Chinmaynagar,
Anantapuramu – 515002
Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh
🔗 Website: www.ctuap.ac.in
📅 Established: 2019
📧 Email: registrar@ctuap.ac.in
📍 Address:
Konda Karakam Village,
Cantonment, Vizianagaram – 535003
The National Sanskrit University
🔗 Website: www.nsktu.ac.in
📅 Established: 1987
📞 Phone: 0877-2287649 / 2287690
📧 Email: registrar_rsvp@yahoo.co.in
📍 Address:
Near LIC Road,
Balaji Colony, Tirupati – 517507
State Universities in Andhra Pradesh
| Universities Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Acharaya N.G.Ranga Agricultural University | State |
| Acharya Nagarjuna University | State |
| Adikavi Nannaya University | State |
| Andhra Kesari University | State |
| Andhra Pradesh Fisheries University | State |
| Andhra University | State |
| Cluster University | State |
| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University | State |
| Dr Y. S. R. Architecture & Fine Arts University | State |
| Dr. Abdul Haq Urdu University | State |
| Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University | State |
| Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences | State |
| Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University | State |
| Dravidian University | State |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University | State |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (Anantapur) | State |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (Kainada) | State |
| Krishna University | State |
| Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies | State |
| Rayalaseema University | State |
| Sri krishnadevaraya University | State |
| Sri Padmavati Mahila Vishwavidyalayam | State |
| Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences | State |
| Sri Venkateswara University | State |
| Sri Venkateswara Vedic University | State |
| Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University | State |
| Vikrama Simhapuri University | State |
| Yogi Vemana University | State |
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University
🌐: www.angrau.ac.in
📅: 1964
📞: 08632347011, 101
📧: info@angrau.ac.in
📍: Lam, Guntur 522034
Acharya Nagarjuna University
🌐: www.nagarjunauniversity.ac.in
📅: 1976
📞: 0863-22346114, 2293320
📧: helpcenter@anu.ac.in
📍: Nagarjuna Nagar, Near Kaza Toll Plaza, Guntur 522510
Adikavi Nannaya University
🌐: www.nannayauniversity.info
📅: 2006
📞: 8121692457 / 9440801165
📧: enquiry@aknu.edu.in
📍: 25-7-9/1, Jayakrishnapuram, Rajahmundry, 533105
Andhra University
🌐: www.andhrauniversity.edu.in
📅: 1926
📞: 0891-2844000, 2844197
📧: enquiry@andhrauniversity.edu.in
📍: Waltair Junction, Visakhapatnam 530003
Cluster University
📅: 2020
📍: B-Camp, Silver Jubilee Govt College Campus, Kurnool 518002
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University
🌐: www.dsnlu.ac.in
📅: 2008
📞: 8924-248216
📧: dsnluvsp@gmail.com
📍: Sabbavaram, Visakhapatnam 531035
Dr. Abdul Haq Urdu University
🌐: www.ahuuk.ac.in
📅: 2018
📞: 08518 240025
📍: Gooty Road, Kurnool 518002
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University
🌐: www.brau.edu.in
📅: 2008
📞: 8942240900
📧: info@brau.edu.in
📍: Etcherla, Srikakulam, AP 532410
Dravidian University
🌐: www.dravidianuniversity.ac.in
📅: 1997
📞: 08570-278236
📧: dravidian.registrar@gmail.com
📍: Srinivasa Vanam, Agaram 517426
Dr. Y.S.R Architecture and Fine Arts University
🌐: www.ysrafu.ac.in
📅: 2020
📞: 8309098363
📧: admin@ysrafu.ac.in
📍: Kadapa 516162
Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University
🌐: www.drysrhu.edu.in
📅: 2011
📞: 08818 284311 / 284223
📧: vc@drysrhu.edu.in
📍: West Godavari 534101
Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences
🌐: www.ntruhs.ap.nic.in
📅: 1986
📞: 08662450569
📧: registrardrntruhs-ap@gov.in
📍: Vijayawada 520008
JNTU – Anantapur
🌐: www.jntua.ac.in
📅: 2008
📞: 08554-272438
📧: vc@jntua.ac.in
📍: Anantapur 515002
JNTU – Kakinada
🌐: www.jntuk.edu.in
📅: 2008
📞: 0884-2300900
📧: registrar@jntuk.edu.in
📍: Kakinada 533003
Krishna University
🌐: www.kru.ac.in
📅: 2008
📞: 9542487999
📧: registrarku@gmail.com
📍: Machilipatnam 521001
RGUKT Andhra Pradesh
🌐: www.rgukt.in
📅: 2016
📞: 08656-235855
📧: vc@rgukt.in
📍: Guntur 522501
Rayalaseema University
🌐: www.rayalaseemauniversity.ac.in
📅: 2008
📞: 91601 16789
📧: registrarru@gmail.com
📍: Kurnool 518002
Sri Krishnadevaraya University
🌐: www.skuniversity.ac.in
📅: 1981
📞: 08554 255056 / 255700
📧: principal@skucet.org
📍: Anantapuram 515003
Sri Padmavati Mahila Vishwavidyalayam
🌐: www.spmvv.ac.in
📅: 1983
📞: 0877-2284592, 2248416
📧: info@spmvv.ac.in
📍: Tirupati 517502
Sri Venkateswara University
🌐: www.svuniversity.ac.in
📅: 1954
📧: registrarsvu@gmail.com
📍: Tirupati 517502
Sri Venkateswara Vedic University
🌐: www.svvedicuniversity.org
📅: 2006
📞: 0877-2222586
📧: vcvedicuniversity@yahoo.com
📍: Tirupati 517502
Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University
🌐: www.svvu.edu.in
📅: 2005
📞: 0877-2248155, 18001204209
📍: Tirupati 517502
Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences
🌐: www.svimstpt.ap.nic.in
📅: 1993
📞: 0877-2287777
📧: svimshosp@yahoo.com
📍: Tirupati 517507
Vikrama Simhapuri University
🌐: www.simhapuriuniv.ac.in
📅: 2008
📞: 0861-2352366, 2352356
📍: Nellore 524320
Yogi Vemana University
🌐: www.yogivemanauniversity.ac.in
📅: 2006
📞: 08562-225411 / 400
📧: vc@yogivemanauniversity.ac.in
📍: Kadapa 516005
Private Universities in Andhra Pradesh
| Universities Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Aditya University | Private |
| Annamacharya University | Private |
| Bharatiya Engineering Science and Technology Innovation University | Private |
| Centurion University of Technology and Management | Private |
| Godavari Global University | Private |
| KREA University | Private |
| Mohan Babu University | Private |
| Saveetha Amaravati University | Private |
| SRM University | Private |
| The Apollo University | Private |
| VIT-AP University | Private |
Bharatiya Engineering Science and Technology Innovation University
🌐 Website: www.bestiu.edu.in
📅 Established: 2019
📞 Phone: 18004190806
📧 Email: info@bestiu.edu.in
📍 Address: NH 44, Bangalore – Hyderabad Highway, Vadiyampeta, Anantapur 515731
Centurion University of Technology and Management
🌐 Website: www.cutmap.ac.in
📅 Established: 2017
📞 Phone: 08933-220026
📧 Email: registrar@cutmap.ac.in
📍 Address: Gidijala Junction, Anandapuram Mandal, Visakhapatnam 531173
KREA University
🌐 Website: www.krea.edu.in
📅 Established: 2018
📞 Phone: 044 7165 0234
📧 Email: ask@krea.edu.in
📍 Address: 5655, Central Expressway, Sri City 517646
Saveetha Amaravati University
🌐 Website: www.sauniv.in
📅 Established: 2018
📞 Phone: 93633 33434 / 90143 70409 / 91826 45969
📧 Email: registrar@saveethaamaravati.university
📍 Address: 3rd Floor, Vaishnavi Complex, Opp. Executive Club, Vijayawada 520008
SRM University (Amaravati Campus)
🌐 Website: www.srmap.edu.in
📅 Established: 2017
📞 Phone: 863 2343000 / 1800-599-2233
📧 Email: admissions@srmap.edu.in
📍 Address: Neerukonda, Kuragallu Village, Mangalagiri Mandal, Guntur 522502
VIT-AP University
🌐 Website: www.vitap.ac.in
📅 Established: 2017
📞 Phone: 0863 2370444 / 7901091283
📧 Email: admission@vitap.ac.in
📍 Address: G-30, Inavolu, Beside AP Secretariat, Amaravati 522237
Deemed Universities in Andhra Pradesh
| Universities Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) | Deemed to be Universities |
| Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation | Deemed to be Universities |
| Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education | Deemed to be Universities |
| Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning | Deemed to be Universities |
| Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research | Deemed to be Universities |
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM)
🌐 Website: www.gitam.edu
📅 Established: 2007
📞 Phone: 0891-2840501
📧 Email: registrar@gitam.edu
📍 Address: Gandhi Nagar Campus, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam – 530045
Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation
🌐 Website: www.kluniversity.in
📅 Established: 2009
📞 Phone: 0866 – 3500122
📧 Email: registrar@kluniversity.in
📍 Address: Greenfields, Kunchanapalli Post, Vaddeswaram, Guntur – 522002
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
🌐 Website: www.sssihl.edu.in
📅 Established: 1981
📞 Phone: +91 8555 287239
📧 Email: communications@sssihl.edu.in
📍 Address: Vidyagiri, Prasanthi Nilayam, Anantapur – 515134
Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research
🌐 Website: www.vignan.ac.in
📅 Established: 2008
📞 Phone: +91-863-2344700 / 701
📧 Email: info@vignan.ac.in
📍 Address: Vadlamudi, Guntur – 522213
