Adikavi Nannaya University (AKNU) was established on April 22, 2006, by an Act of the Andhra Pradesh State to meet the higher education needs of East & West Godavari districts. It is located in Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, India. AKNU consists of four colleges namely – University College of Arts & Commerce, University College of Engineering, University College of Education, and University College of Science & Technology catering to the needs of students on campus. The University offers various Under Graduate, Post Graduate, and Professional courses. There are 20 teaching departments under the University Colleges. Check out the page for Adikavi Nannaya University (AKNU).
Adikavi Nannaya University (AKNU)
AKNU was named after the first poet of Telugu culture, Nannaya (the eleventh-century translator of Mahabharata from Sanskrit to Telugu), the court poet of Rajah Rajah Narendra,(the Eastern Chalukya King). The University has a total of 439 Course-wise Affiliated Colleges in both East and West Godavari districts. Adikavi Nannaya University has 17 UG Government Colleges, 10 Autonomous Colleges, 14 Permanent Affiliation Colleges, 23 Women’s Colleges and six CPE Colleges. Have a quick look at Adikavi Nannaya University (AKNU) from the table given below:
| Name | Adikavi Nannaya University |
| Established | 22 Apr 2006 |
| Location | Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Courses | UG, PG and Professional Programmes |
| Website | aknu.edu.in |
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AKNU Admission Process
Admission to Adikavi Nannaya University is based on marks obtained in the entrance examination. The University conducts PG Common Entrance Test (NANNAYA CET) for admissions into various PG courses offered on its Campus, PG Centers and affiliated colleges. Application forms are available online at the official website. Interested students are advised to fill and submit the application forms on or before the last date along with the application fees.
AKNU Colleges
The University Colleges, also known as Campus Colleges are located within the University Campus. There are about four such colleges with 20 departments. The list for the same is given below.
- College of Arts & Commerce – An integrated college of Arts, Science and Commerce was established in 2006. Later College of Arts & Commerce was carved out of the same in the year 2012. The College has 8 departments organizing 9 courses covering disciplines like Management Studies, Humanities, and social and Behavioral Sciences.
- College of Science & Technology – An integrated college of Arts, Science and Commerce was established in 2006 with the inception of the Adikavi Nannaya University. Later, the University College of Science and Technology emerged as an independent administrative body in the year 2012 catering to the needs of the science department of the University. The college of science and technology is having 11 departments offering 12 M.Sc and PhD courses with a strength of 600 students.
- College of Engineering – University College of Engineering, Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmahendravaram was established to serve the academic needs of the students of Godavari Districts in the frontiers of Technical Education.
- College of Education – The University College of Education in Adikavi Nannaya University established in 2014 is recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education, Bangalore with an annual intake of 100 students. The mode of admission is through the Education Common Entrance Test (APEDCET) conducted by the government of Andhra Pradesh.
AKNU Departments
AKNU has 20 teaching departments under the College of Arts & Commerce, Engineering, Science & Technology and Education. The list for the same is given below.
| Name of the College | Name of the Departments |
| College of Arts & Commerce | Commerce & Management Studies English Economics Social Work Psychology Telugu Political Science |
| College of Science & Technology | Zoology Chemistry Mathematics Geology Physics Botany |
| College of Engineering | Computer Science & Engineering Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Sciences and Humanities |
| College of Education | Education Physical Education |
AKNU Courses Offered
AKNU offers various Under Graduate and Post Graduate courses in the College of Arts & Commerce, Engineering, Science & Technology and Education. The list for the same is given below.
| Name of the College | Courses Offered |
| College of Arts & Commerce | M.A Economics M.A English M.A Political Science M.A Psychology M.A Telugu MBA (Marketing & HR) MBA (Tourism & Hospitality Management) M.Com |
| College of Engineering | B.Tech(CSE) B.Tech(ECE) B.Tech(Mech) B.Tech(Civil) MCA |
| College of Science & Technology | M.Sc Applied Mathematics M.Sc Analytical Chemistry M.Sc Aquaculture M.Sc Bio-Chemistry M.Sc Bio-Technology M.Sc Botany M.Sc Geology M.Sc Geophysics M.sc Mathematics M.Sc Organic Chemistry M.Sc Physics M.Sc Zoology |
| College of Education | B.Ed M.P.Ed |
AKNU Fee Structure
The University has a different fee structures for various Under Graduate, Post Graduate, MBA, MCA, B.Tech./ M.Tech. and Education courses. The fee structure for various courses is given below in the following pdf.
Under Graduate (B.Sc, BA B.Com, BBA, BCA, etc)
Post Graduate (M.Sc, M.A, M.Com)
Master of Business Administration
Master of Computer Application
B.Tech. and M.Tech.
Education Courses (B.Ed, B.P.Ed, D.P.Ed, M.Ed, etc)
AKNU Affiliated Colleges
Adikavi Nannaya University has a total of 439 Affiliated Colleges in both East and West Godavari districts. There are 262 UG-affiliated colleges, 41 PG colleges, 89 Education colleges, 29 MBA colleges, 13 MCA colleges and 05 Law colleges in both East and West Godavari districts. Check out the list of these affiliated colleges in the following given pdf.
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AKNU Government Colleges
AKNU has 17 UG Government Colleges in East Godavari and 16 in West Godavari district, 05 PG Government Colleges in East Godavari and 03 in West Godavari. The University also has 01 B.Ed. and M.Ed. Government College in East Godavari district also has 01 B.P.Ed. and M.P.Ed. Government College in West Godavari. Check out the list of a total 45 Course-wise Government Colleges 2019-20 from the following pdf.
AKNU Autonomous Colleges
AKNU has 10 Autonomous Colleges in East Godavari and 10 in West Godavari. The list for the same is given below in the following pdf.
AKNU Permanent Affiliation Colleges
The University has 14 Permanent Affiliation Colleges in both East and West Godavari districts. The list of Permanent Affiliation Colleges for the session 2019-20 is given below in the following pdf.
AKNU Women Colleges
AKNU has 23 Women’s Colleges in East Godavari and 19 Women’s Colleges in the West Godavari district. The list for the same is given in the following pdf.
AKNU CPE (Colleges with Potential for Excellence) Colleges
AKNU has a total of six CPE (Colleges with Potential for Excellence) colleges. Check out the list of these CPE colleges in the following pdf.
AKNU Facilities
The University provides various facilities for the students, staff and guests. The list of these facilities is given below.
- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Central Library
- Men’s Hostel
- Women’s Hostel
- Sports
- NSS
- Placement Cell
- Computer Centre
- Canteen
AKNU Contact Details
Name: Adikavi Nannaya University
Location: Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, India – 53329
E-mail: [email protected]
Official Website: aknu.edu.in
