Andhra University College of Science and Technology, Visakhapatnam: Courses, Admission, Placement

Started in the year 1931, Andhra University College of Science and Technology boasts of one of the brilliant minds, Dr. C.V Raman, as an alumni. With a strength of 2000 students, the college offers 50 courses covering the orders of Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Earth Sciences and Abstract Sciences. The divisions of Physics, Geology, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology have extraordinary programs upheld by the UGC along with research and training centres for Marine Archeology, Nuclear Techniques, Delta Studies, Science Instrumentation and Ocean Science and Technology. Piezoelectric studies in the Physics Department and Center for Water Resource Management are also available.

Accredited by NAAC, the university considers rankings obtained in AUCET and AUEET along with GATE ranking and other state-level/national level examinations for admission.

Andhra University College of Science and Technology Highlights

Established I Type	1931I State owned
Approved by	UGC, AICTE
Affiliated to	Andhra University (AU)
Entrance Exam	EAMCET, AUCET, AUEET, GATE, PGECET, NATA
Courses Offered	Over 50 courses in Science and Technology
Popular Courses	B.E/B.Tech, M.Sc, M.Tech
Admission Criteria	Merit-Based & Entrance Test
Top Recruiters	ISRO, IRS, DRDO, Wipro, HCL, TCS, Infosys, Mahindra, Satyam
Facilities Available	Hostel, Library, Medical, Hospital, Cafeteria, Auditorium, Sports, IT Infrastructure, Laboratories, Gym
Official Website	https://www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/college/college-of-science-and-technology/science-home.html

Andhra University College of Science and Technology Ranking

Body	Rank	Year
NIRF	#65	2018
NIRF	#59	2019
The Week	#37	2020
NIRF	#69	2020

Andhra University College of Science and Technology Courses Offered

The college offers over 50 courses in the field of Science and Technology as follows:

Course	Specializations	Duration	Eligibility criteria
B.E/B.Tech	Chemical Engineering	4 Years	10+2 with 45% Marks + EAMCET/AUEET
	Civil Engineering
	Computer Science
	Mechanical Engineering
	Electrical Engineering
	Electronics and Communication
B.Arch	-	4 Years	10+2 with 50% Marks + NATA
M.Sc.	Geophysics	2 Years	Bachelors with 50% Marks
	Mathematics (Applied Mathematics, Statistics)
	Physics (Space Physics, Nuclear Physics)
	Chemistry (Organic/ Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Nuclear Chemistry)
	Biotechnology
M.E/M.Tech	Transportation Engineering	2 years	Graduation + AUCET/GATE/PGECET
	Computer Science
	Bioinformatics
	VLSI
	Chemical Engineering
	Computer aided Chemical Engineering
	Communication Systems
	Bio-Technology
MCA	-	2 years	Graduation
M. Planning	-	2 years	B.Plan/B.Arch/B.E Civil Engineering with 50% Marks

Andhra University College of Science and Technology Admissions

Admissions in the college are accepted on the basis of entrance examinations conducted by Andhra University and various National level and State Level examinations.

For undergraduate courses, AUCET and AUEET are conducted and the scores are taken into consideration. Apart from these two, the university also accepts the score of EAMCET conducted by the government of Andhra Pradesh. NATA scores are considered in order to get admission in B.Arch.

In order to get admission in Post Graduate courses, National level exams, State Level exams and GATE rankings are considered by the institution. The institute also considers the scores of Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test, PGECET organized by the state of Telangana. Cutoff for admission is set by the admissions office according to different branches. After counseling, admission is granted on the basis of ranks obtained in the above mentioned exams.

How to Apply?

In order to apply, applicants must fill out an online application form on the university’s official website and fill in all the information correctly. You will be needing the following documents to apply:

Admit card number of the qualifying exam
If you have passed the qualifying exam then the percentage of marks and passing year will be required
Class 10th certificate as a date of birth proof
Caste certificate (if applicable)
NCC/SPORTS /CAP certificate (if applicable)
Domicile or proof of residential address

Make the appropriate payment online by using a debit or credit card, after you have completed filling out the form. Last date to apply for UG,PG, Professional, Diploma, P.G.Diploma and Certificate Courses has been extended upto Friday, 29th January, 2021 by the University.

Andhra University College of Science and Technology Placements

Placement Cell of Andhra University, College of Science and Technology has been able to place students in respected positions in various companies and institutions.

Salary Package

Highest Salary: Rs. 7,00,000 PA
Average Package: Rs. 3,50,000 – Rs. 5,00,000 PA
Top Recruiters: ISRO, IRS, DRDO, Wipro, HCL, TCS, Infosys, Mahindra, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, Satyam

Placement Statistics

Branch	Average Package	Year
B.E/B.Tech	Rs. 4,00,000 PA	2019
M.E/M.TECH	Rs. 6,00,000 PA	2019
M.Sc.	Rs. 4,50,000 PA	2019

Andhra University College of Science and Technology Scholarships

Being a government college, College of Science and Technology offers a wide range of scholarships for meritorious and backward students whose parents are not government employees. The scholarships cover almost all of the fees including college fees, hostel fees and mess fees. Some of them are:

BTH Scholarship: The college students are eligible to apply for the BTH Scholarship programme for 2 stages of tuition fee waiver on current lessons. The choice for BTH scholarship can be completed as per the benefit of academic excellence amongst all of the global college students. BTH Scholarships are subject to availability.
Merit Social Welfare/ Tribal Welfare Scholarships: The eligible college students have benefited from social welfare/tribal welfare scholarships from the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. The PG GATE certified college students are given UGC/AICTE fellowships.
Janmabhumi Post Matric Scholarship
AP Social welfare Department

Andhra University College of Science and Technology Facilities

The college provides students with various facilities such as:

Hostel, Library, Medical/Hospital, Cafeteria, Auditorium, Sports, Gym.
IT Infrastructure and Laboratories.
Scientific Instruments in various departments.
Facilities for handling radioactive materials and isotopes at the Centre for Nuclear Techniques
OSTC - Horticulture Laboratories - with continuous supply of sea water for maintaining Marine animals in the Laboratories.
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) in the Department of Geology
Micropulse Lidar.
Digital Ionosode to monitor the ionosphere continuously
Aquaculture shore laboratory (Zoology extension) with running seawater and aeration.

Andhra University College of Science and Technology Faculty

With incredibly qualified faculties, the university is dedicated to offering strong academic foundations and values within the hearts, thoughts, and moves of the students. Faculties in the university are as follows:

Teachers: 232
Research Scholars: 100

Andhra University College of Science and Technology FAQs

Ques. Which exams are accepted by Andhra University?

Ans. EAMCET, AUCET, AUEET, GATE, PGECET are the exams accepted by Andhra University for admission to bachelors and masters degree in various courses.

Ques. What is the mode of admission to Andhra University courses?

Ans. Candidates are required to fill up a form online on the official website of Andhra University to apply.

Ques. Does Andhra University have a placement cell?

Ans. Yes, Andhra University has a Training and Placement cell. The Training and Placement cell is responsible for placing students in top companies.

Ques. Which companies visit Andhra University to recruit students?

Ans. Top MNCs such as Wipro, HCL, TCS, Infosys, Mahindra and Satyam come to recruit students in Andhra University.

Ques. Does Andhra University provide internship opportunities?

Ans. Yes, Andhra University college students get numerous internship opportunities. Companies such as BMR Hatcheries and Sprint Export-Visakhapatnam provide internships to students.