Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University [JNTU Anantapur] established in 1946 is a State University, currently having 151-200 position in NIRF Ranking 2025 and 601-650 score out of 760 in QS Asia 2023. JNTU Anantapur is approved by UGC. Admission in JNTU Anantapur is offered in Engineering, Management and Science at UG/ PG/ Doctorate level with scholarship benefits to deserving students.
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University was established in 1946 and was formerly called College of Engineering. In the year 1972, the College of Engineering became a part of JNTU. In 2008, JNTU was divided into 3 universities which are JNTU Anantapur, JNTU Kakinada, and JNTU Hyderabad. JNTU Anantapur is a State University approved by UGC.
Vision: The University was established with the vision to become a globally recognised technological university which excels in innovative research in the domain of Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Management, and Science and Technology.
Mission: It is committed towards fulfillment of the industrial requirements and the needs of society by imparting quality education to enhance entrepreneurship capabilities and employability skills, and conducting research in trans-disciplinary, interdisciplinary, intra-disciplinary, and multi-disciplinary areas.
The constituent units of JNTUA are:
JNTU offers Under Graduation and Post Graduation courses in B.Tech, B.Pharm, M.Tech, M.Pharm, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, D.Pharma, and Ph.D. Students can get admission in the University if they fulfill the Eligibility Criteria mentioned in the table below:
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Eligibility Criteria |
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B.Tech |
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B.Pharm |
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M.Tech |
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M.Pharm |
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M.Sc (Food Technology) |
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* Students can get further details on the official website of the University.
JNTU offers scholarships to the meritorious students coming from economically backward communities to make higher education accessible to them. Scholarships are given based on eligibility criteria which have to be met by the students and are as follows:
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Scholarships |
Eligibility Criteria |
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Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students |
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Post Graduate Scholarship |
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Jagananna Vasathi Deevana |
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Other Scholarships include:
* More information can be obtained through the JNTUA website.
| Institute Name | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur |
| Estd. Year | 1946 |
| Approved/Recognised by | UGC |
| Type | State University |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Doctorate |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. K. Rajagopal |
| Address | Ananthapuramu, Ananthapur - 515002, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Contact Number | 08554-272433, 272433, 18004252724, 272451, 272432 |
| Official Website | https://www.jntua.ac.in/ |
| Rank By | Rank | Year |
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51-100 out of 100 | 2025 (State Public University) |
| 151-200 out of 200 | 2024 (Universities) | |
| 151-200 out of 200 | 2023 (Engineering) | |
| 151-200 out of 200 | 2022 (Universities) | |
| 151-200 out of 200 | 2021 (Universities) | |
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18 out of 23 | 2020 (Technical Universities) |
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601-650 out of 760 | 2023 (Asia) |
| 551-600 out of 687 | 2022 (Asia) | |
| 551-600 out of 650 | 2021 (Asia) | |
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1001-1200 out of 3118 | 2026 (World) |
| 251-300 out of 1213 | 2025 (Asia) | |
| 301-350 out of 1127 | 2024 (Asia) | |
| 1201-1500 out of 2345 | 2023 (World) | |
| 401-500 out of 829 | 2022 (Asia) | |
| 401+ out of 551 | 2021 (Asia) |
JNTU has established Industrial Relations and Placement cell to promote industrial relations and create a platform which provides recruitment opportunities to the students. It acts as a mediator between the companies and the University and provides internships, campus recruitments, and industrial training to the students. It also organises guest lectures and career fairs.
