Universities in Andhra Pradesh 2026 – Complete List of State, Central, Private and Specialized Universities

Last Updated: September 2026

Andhra Pradesh has a diverse higher-education system consisting of state universities, central universities, private universities, deemed-to-be universities and specialized institutions covering engineering, agriculture, medicine, law, veterinary science, horticulture, technology, management, Sanskrit and other disciplines.

This updated guide provides a comprehensive overview of universities in Andhra Pradesh, including major universities, their locations, categories and areas of specialization.

Important: This article has been updated for the present-day state of Andhra Pradesh. Universities that are now located in Telangana are not included in the current Andhra Pradesh list.

Universities in Andhra Pradesh 2026 – Complete List of State, Central, Private and Specialized Universities

Universities in Andhra Pradesh – Quick Overview

Universities in Andhra Pradesh can broadly be grouped into:

State or public universities
Central universities
Private universities
Deemed-to-be universities
Agricultural universities
Medical and health universities
Technology universities
Law universities
Veterinary universities
Horticultural universities
Women's universities
Specialized universities

The Ministry of Education's published list of state public universities includes institutions such as Andhra University, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Sri Venkateswara University, JNTU Anantapur, JNTU Kakinada, Krishna University, Rayalaseema University, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Yogi Vemana University and several newer specialized universities.

State Universities in Andhra Pradesh

State universities form an important part of Andhra Pradesh's higher-education system. The following universities are included in the Ministry of Education's published state-public-university list.

No.	University	Location	Broad Area
1	Acharya Nagarjuna University	Guntur	General
2	Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University	Guntur	Agriculture
3	Adikavi Nannaya University	Rajamahendravaram	General
4	Andhra Kesari University	Ongole	General
5	Andhra Pradesh Fisheries University	Vijayawada	Fisheries
6	Andhra University	Visakhapatnam	General
7	Cluster University	Kurnool	General
8	Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University	Visakhapatnam	Law
9	Dr. Abdul Haq Urdu University	Kurnool	Urdu / General
10	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University	Etcherla, Srikakulam	General
11	Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences	Vijayawada	Health Sciences
12	Dravidian University	Kuppam	Languages / General
13	Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University	West Godavari	Horticulture
14	Dr. Y.S.R. Architecture and Fine Arts University	Kadapa	Architecture / Fine Arts
15	JNTU Anantapur	Anantapuramu	Engineering / Technology
16	JNTU Kakinada	Kakinada	Engineering / Technology
17	JNTU-Gurajada Vizianagaram	Vizianagaram	Engineering / Technology
18	Krishna University	Machilipatnam	General
19	Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies	Andhra Pradesh	Technology
20	Rayalaseema University	Kurnool	General
21	Sri Krishnadevaraya University	Anantapuramu	General
22	Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam	Tirupati	Women's University
23	Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences	Tirupati	Medical Sciences
24	Sri Venkateswara University	Tirupati	General
25	Sri Venkateswara Vedic University	Tirupati	Vedic Studies
26	Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University	Tirupati	Veterinary Science
27	Vikrama Simhapuri University	Nellore	General
28	Yogi Vemana University	Kadapa	General

The Ministry of Education's published list identifies these institutions as state/public universities in Andhra Pradesh.

Major State Universities in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam

Andhra University is one of the major universities associated with higher education in Visakhapatnam and Andhra Pradesh.

The university was established in 1926 and appears in UGC's historical state-university records.

For students researching universities in Visakhapatnam, Andhra University is an important institution to consider.

Acharya Nagarjuna University

Acharya Nagarjuna University is located near Guntur and is one of the major state universities in Andhra Pradesh.

The university was established in 1976 according to UGC records.

Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati

Sri Venkateswara University is located in Tirupati and is one of the prominent universities in the Rayalaseema region. UGC records identify its establishment year as 1954.

Sri Krishnadevaraya University

Sri Krishnadevaraya University is located in Anantapuramu and is included among Andhra Pradesh's state universities. UGC records identify its establishment in 1981.

Rayalaseema University

Yogi Vemana University

Yogi Vemana University is located in Kadapa and is included in the state's public-university system. UGC records identify its establishment in 2006.

Krishna University

Adikavi Nannaya University

Adikavi Nannaya University is located in the Rajamahendravaram region and is part of Andhra Pradesh's state university network.

Central Universities in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh has three central universities listed by the University Grants Commission:

Central University of Andhra Pradesh – Anantapur
Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh – Vizianagaram
National Sanskrit University – Tirupati

The UGC's consolidated central-university list identifies all three under Andhra Pradesh.

Central University of Andhra Pradesh

The Central University of Andhra Pradesh was established as part of the expansion of central higher-education institutions in the state.

It is located in Anantapur and focuses on multidisciplinary higher education and research.

Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh

The Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh is located in the Vizianagaram region and is intended to provide higher-education opportunities with a focus on tribal and regional communities.

National Sanskrit University, Tirupati

National Sanskrit University is located in Tirupati and specializes in Sanskrit and related traditional academic disciplines.

The institution was formerly known as Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth and is now listed by UGC as a central university.

Technology and Engineering Universities in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh has several universities specializing in engineering, technology and technical education.

Important institutions include:

JNTU Anantapur
JNTU Kakinada
JNTU-Gurajada Vizianagaram
Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies
Andhra University
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Krishna University

JNTU Anantapur

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur is a major technology-focused university serving the Rayalaseema region.

JNTU Kakinada

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada is one of the important technology universities in coastal Andhra Pradesh.

Students interested in continuing education can also explore the site's JNTU School of Continuing and Distance Education resource.

Agricultural Universities in Andhra Pradesh

Agriculture is an important area of higher education in Andhra Pradesh.

Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University

Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University is a specialized state university focused on agriculture and allied disciplines.

Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University

Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University specializes in horticulture and related agricultural sciences.

These institutions are included in the Ministry of Education's state-public-university list.

Fisheries University in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Fisheries University

Andhra Pradesh Fisheries University is a specialized state university focusing on fisheries and related academic areas.

It is included in the Ministry of Education's state-public-university list.

Medical Universities in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh has specialized institutions dedicated to medicine and health sciences.

Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences

Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences is located in Vijayawada and is a state university specializing in health sciences.

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences is located in Tirupati and is included in the state's public-university list.

Veterinary University in Andhra Pradesh

Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University

The university is based in Tirupati and focuses on veterinary science and allied disciplines.

Law Universities in Andhra Pradesh

Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University

Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University is located in Visakhapatnam and specializes in legal education.

The university was formerly known as Andhra Pradesh University of Law. The Ministry of Education's state-university list uses the current name and identifies it as a state university.

For historical information on the institution, the site's older Andhra Pradesh University of Law page can provide additional context.

Women's University in Andhra Pradesh

Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam

Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam is located in Tirupati and is a women's university.

UGC records identify its establishment in 1983.

Vedic and Sanskrit Universities in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh has specialized institutions dedicated to Sanskrit, Vedic studies and related traditional knowledge systems.

Important institutions include:

National Sanskrit University, Tirupati
Sri Venkateswara Vedic University, Tirupati

The Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth article on this site provides additional historical information about the institution now known as National Sanskrit University.

Universities in Andhra Pradesh by City

Universities in Tirupati

Tirupati is an important higher-education centre in Andhra Pradesh. Universities and specialized institutions in and around Tirupati include:

Sri Venkateswara University
Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam
National Sanskrit University
Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University
Sri Venkateswara Vedic University
Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences

The site contains dedicated pages for Sri Venkateswara University, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University and National Sanskrit University / Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth.

Universities in Visakhapatnam

Major universities and specialized institutions include:

Andhra University
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University
Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh, in the wider Vizianagaram region

Visakhapatnam is one of Andhra Pradesh's major centres for higher education, engineering, science and research.

Universities in Guntur

Major universities associated with the Guntur region include:

Acharya Nagarjuna University
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University

Universities in Kurnool

Important institutions include:

Rayalaseema University
Cluster University
Dr. Abdul Haq Urdu University

Universities in Anantapuramu

Important institutions include:

JNTU Anantapur
Sri Krishnadevaraya University
Central University of Andhra Pradesh

Universities in Kadapa

Important institutions include:

Yogi Vemana University
Dr. Y.S.R. Architecture and Fine Arts University

Universities in Nellore

Vikrama Simhapuri University

Vikrama Simhapuri University is located in the Nellore region and is included in the state-public-university list.

Universities in Andhra Pradesh for Engineering

Students looking for engineering and technology universities in Andhra Pradesh can explore institutions such as:

JNTU Anantapur
JNTU Kakinada
JNTU-Gurajada Vizianagaram
Andhra University
Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Krishna University

The appropriate university and programme should be selected based on the specific engineering discipline, admission route, programme recognition and current eligibility requirements.

Universities in Andhra Pradesh for Agriculture

Students interested in agriculture-related higher education can consider specialized institutions such as:

Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University
Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University

These universities provide a specialized higher-education ecosystem covering agriculture, horticulture and allied disciplines.

Universities in Andhra Pradesh for Medical Education

Important medical and health-science institutions include:

Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences
Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences

Students should check the current admission requirements and applicable professional regulatory requirements for individual medical and health-science programmes.

Universities in Andhra Pradesh for Law

Students interested in legal education can explore:

Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University
Other universities and institutions offering law programmes

For university-level legal education, students should verify the current programme and regulatory requirements before admission.

Private Universities in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh also has private universities and other privately managed higher-education institutions.

Examples commonly associated with the state include institutions such as:

GITAM
Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research
VIT-AP University
SRM University-AP
Centurion University of Technology and Management

The regulatory status of private universities and individual programmes can change. Students should verify the university's current recognition and programme-specific approvals with the appropriate official authorities before applying.

For example, the UGC maintains information relating to private universities and their compliance documentation.

The site also has a dedicated historical page for GITAM University, Visakhapatnam.

Deemed-to-be Universities in Andhra Pradesh

Some institutions in Andhra Pradesh have deemed-to-be university status rather than state-university status.

When researching a deemed-to-be university, students should verify:

Current UGC status
Institution name
Current campus location
Programme recognition
Admission requirements
Current fee structure
Professional-regulator requirements where applicable

University status can change over time, so current official records should always be checked.

UGC Recognition and University Verification

Students should not rely solely on advertisements, coaching websites or social-media claims when selecting a university.

Before taking admission, verify the institution through appropriate official sources such as:

University Grants Commission
Ministry of Education
Andhra Pradesh higher-education authorities
Relevant professional regulatory bodies
The university's official website

The UGC maintains official information on universities and also publishes regulatory notices, including information about institutions that are not authorised to award degrees.

How to Verify a University Before Admission

Follow these steps:

Search for the university in the UGC's official records.
Confirm that the institution's current name and location match the official record.
Check whether the programme you want to study has additional regulatory requirements.
Visit the university's official website.
Check the current admission notification.
Verify the course duration, eligibility and fees.
Check whether the programme is offered at the campus where you intend to study.

Universities in Andhra Pradesh After the Andhra Pradesh–Telangana Bifurcation

Older articles about universities in Andhra Pradesh may contain institutions that are now located in Telangana.

This is particularly important when researching historical university lists because older UGC and educational records sometimes grouped institutions under the undivided state of Andhra Pradesh.

Therefore, this article focuses on present-day Andhra Pradesh rather than reproducing the old pre-bifurcation list.

Universities such as Osmania University, Kakatiya University, University of Hyderabad, JNTU Hyderabad and NALSAR are not included in the current Andhra Pradesh list because they are located in Telangana.

This distinction is important for students searching for universities in Andhra Pradesh in 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions About Universities in Andhra Pradesh

How many universities are there in Andhra Pradesh?

The number depends on the classification being used, because Andhra Pradesh has state universities, central universities, private universities, deemed-to-be universities and specialized institutions.

The Ministry of Education's published 2024 state-public-university list contains 28 Andhra Pradesh institutions, while the UGC separately lists three central universities in the state.

Because university status and institutional lists can change, the latest official records should be checked before using a particular number.

Which are the central universities in Andhra Pradesh?

The UGC lists:

Central University of Andhra Pradesh
Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh
National Sanskrit University

Which are the major state universities in Andhra Pradesh?

Major state universities include:

Andhra University
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Sri Venkateswara University
JNTU Kakinada
JNTU Anantapur
Sri Krishnadevaraya University
Rayalaseema University
Krishna University
Yogi Vemana University
Adikavi Nannaya University

Which universities are in Tirupati?

Major universities and specialized institutions in Tirupati include:

Sri Venkateswara University
Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam
National Sanskrit University
Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University
Sri Venkateswara Vedic University
Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences

Which universities are in Visakhapatnam?

Andhra University and Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University are important universities located in Visakhapatnam.

Which universities offer engineering education in Andhra Pradesh?

Important technology-focused universities include JNTU Anantapur, JNTU Kakinada, JNTU-Gurajada Vizianagaram and Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies.

Which universities offer agriculture education in Andhra Pradesh?

Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University and Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University are specialized agricultural and horticultural universities in the state.

Which is the women's university in Andhra Pradesh?

Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam in Tirupati is a women's university.

How can I check whether a university is recognised?

Check the institution in the current UGC records and then verify the specific programme with the applicable regulatory authority and the university itself.

Andhra Pradesh University Resources

The following resources on India Univercity provide additional information about universities and higher education in Andhra Pradesh:

Conclusion

Andhra Pradesh has a broad and evolving university ecosystem covering general education, engineering, technology, agriculture, horticulture, medicine, veterinary science, fisheries, law, Sanskrit, Vedic studies and other specialized fields.

For students searching for universities in Andhra Pradesh, the most important step is to identify the appropriate university category and then verify the institution's current recognition, programme availability, admission requirements and eligibility through official sources.

This page will be updated periodically as new universities are established, institutional names change and official university classifications are updated.