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Andhra University Visakhapatnam B.Tech Geo-Informatics Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Visakhapatnam, Andhra PradeshState UniversityEstd 1926NAAC Grade A++ 3.7
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Total fees
INR 1.78 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 6.2 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
24,333
AP EAPCET rank, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
56%
Class of 2025 batch placed
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About Andhra University B.Tech Geo Informatics
Andhra University offers a four-year, full-time B.Tech Geo Informatics with 30 seats through AP EAPCET. The course is taught on campus over eight semesters, with GIS labs from the first year. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #222 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking 2026 and #88 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.78 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 5.38 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through AP EAPCET counselling. The General state quota seat closed at rank 24,333 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 had a college median pay of INR 6.2 LPA and 56% of the UG 4-year batch was placed.
Andhra University B.Tech Geo Informatics Fees
The full course costs INR 1.78 Lakhs without hostel and INR 5.38 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.60 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 3.60 Lakhs over four years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.60 Lakhs | INR 20,000 a semester, 8 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 18,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 5,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 3.60 Lakhs | INR 90,000 a year, 4 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.78 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 5.38 Lakhs | Full course |
Andhra University B.Tech Geo Informatics Admission Dates
The 2026 rounds are over. AP EAPCET registration for 2027 is expected in Jan 2027. Reporting for the 2026 batch is on 1 Oct 2026 and classes start on 9 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| AP EAPCET registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| AP EAPCET session 1 exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| AP EAPCET result and rank | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| AP EAPCET web options | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round allotments | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
Andhra University B.Tech Geo Informatics Eligibility
You need 45% in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths. You also need a AP EAPCET rank from any session. Follow the age rule printed in the AP EAPCET information booklet.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Maths |
| Class 12 marks | 45% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths |
| Exam | AP EAPCET rank from any session |
| Age | AP EAPCET age rule |
Andhra University B.Tech Geo Informatics Admission Process
AP EAPCET counselling allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write AP EAPCET | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on AP EAPCET counselling | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
Andhra University B.Tech Geo Informatics Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 24,333 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the AP EAPCET counselling round 6 closing ranks for state quota seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, state quota | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 24,333 | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 6, 2025 |
Andhra University B.Tech Geo Informatics Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 56% of its UG 4-year batch at an average of INR 6.2 LPA. The median is INR 6.2 LPA and the highest offer was INR 9.3 LPA. GIS, survey and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 6.2 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 6.2 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 9.3 LPA |
| Batch placed | 56% |
| Recruiters | GIS, survey and IT services companies, on campus |
Andhra University B.Tech Geo Informatics Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 80,000 over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 80,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 50,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 50,000 over the course |
Andhra University B.Tech Geo Informatics Ranking
The college stands #222 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking and #88 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia B.Tech ranking | 2026 | #222 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #88 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A++ |
Andhra University B.Tech Geo Informatics Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with GIS labs from the first year. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, geology, surveying and programming |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, surveying |
| Year 3 | Databases, remote sensing, GIS analysis electives |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
Andhra University B.Tech Geo Informatics Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a coastal university city |
Should you pick B.Tech Geo Informatics at Andhra University?
This course suits students who want a GIS mapping job and can live in a coastal university city for four years.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in Andhra Pradesh: state quota seats make this branch easier than the open list for many local students.
You want GIS and survey work: the course points you toward mapping teams, survey firms and IT services roles.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not safe.
You need a single room from the first year: hostel seats are limited, so confirm the room before paying the first fee.
You want internships in a big city: this is a coastal university city, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You wait till the last AP EAPCET list: the branch may already be filled, so fill your choices before the final phase.
Counsellor's advice
Take this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a state quota rank. If you are open category and below the round 1 close, keep a safer college above it.
B.Tech Geo Informatics Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 45% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. Reserved-category relaxation follows AP EAPCET rules.
Board rank alternative: The AP EAPCET rank decides the seat after you meet the Class 12 rule.
Exam needed: A AP EAPCET rank. rank (your main rank) decides the open category seats.
state quota quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in Andhra Pradesh.
B.Tech Geo Informatics Admission Process▾
Write AP EAPCET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on AP EAPCET counselling: AP EAPCET counselling (the state counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
B.Tech Geo Informatics Admission Dates 2027
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Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
22 Jan 2026 to 26 Feb 2026
AP EAPCET registration
Last date to apply was 26 Feb 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
3 Mar 2026 to 13 Mar 2026
AP EAPCET session 1 exam
Your rank card is used for AP EAPCET counselling.
Over
22 Apr 2026
AP EAPCET result and rank
The rank card and certificates are checked during counselling.
Over
1 Jul 2026 to 9 Jul 2026
AP EAPCET web options
Choices locked when the window shut on 9 Jul 2026.
Over
19 Aug 2026
Round 6 allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter came online the same day.
Over
24 Aug 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lost the seat if the fee was not paid by 24 Aug 2026.
Confirmed
1 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
9 Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
AP EAPCET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
AP EAPCET session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
AP EAPCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
AP EAPCET web options
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Multiple rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: AP EAPCET CAP schedule and Andhra University course page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Andhra University B.Tech Geo Informatics Fees 2027
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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 8, INR 20,000 a semester
INR 1.60 Lakhs
Admission and university fee
One time, in year 1
INR 18,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 5,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 4, INR 90,000 a year
INR 3.60 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 3,001
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
348%
average first-year pay INR 6.2 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 9,071
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
115%
average first-year pay INR 6.2 LPA vs the full fee
Source: AP EAPCET fee data and Andhra University course page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Geo Informatics at Andhra University?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published AP EAPCET counselling closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · state quota
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
9,801 to 24,333: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 24,333: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · open category
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,861 to 17,033: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 17,033: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · state quota
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · open category
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · state quota
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · open category
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · state quota
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · open category
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · state quota
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · open category
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice open to the end.
Andhra University B.Tech Geo Informatics Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 80,000
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 50,000
Andhra University
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 50,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Andhra University B.Tech Geo Informatics vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Andhra University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 1.78 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 3.82 Lakhs more
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 5.12 Lakhs more
INR 1.78 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 4.62 Lakhs more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 4.07 Lakhs more
Average paylatest batch
INR 6.2 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 3.3 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 1.9 LPA more
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 1.2 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 2 LPA more
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 1.6 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
56%
Class of 2025
88%
32 points higher
95%
39 points higher
84%
28 points higher, Class of 2024
90%
34 points higher
89%
33 points higher
Closing rankAP EAPCET rank, General
24,333
Round 6, 2025
9,400
14,933 places tougher
15,800
8,533 places tougher
18,900
5,433 places tougher
13,900
10,433 places tougher
16,600
7,733 places tougher
Seatsthis branch
30
AP EAPCET
90
60 more
150
120 more
60
30 more
180
150 more
240
210 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
348%
on INR 6.2 LPA
170%
178 points lower
117%
231 points lower
30%
318 points lower
128%
220 points lower
133%
215 points lower
In short
Kakinada costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Kakinada; if it clears only Andhra University, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Tirupati places more of its batch but charges INR 20,000 more over four years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below Andhra University in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
JNTUA charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If Andhra University gives you a seat in any round, take it; keep JNTUA below it in your list.
In short
Visakhapatnam costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses Andhra University in the early rounds, list Visakhapatnam right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
GITAM is the easiest seat here, but its fee is much higher than this page's. If Andhra University allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep GITAM only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Andhra University B.Tech Geo Informatics
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is B.Tech Geo Informatics at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.78 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 6.2 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General state quota seat closed at rank 24,333 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get GIS and mapping jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 6.2 LPA, the median was INR 6.2 LPA and 56% of the batch was placed. If you want a pure software job instead, this branch is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. Hostel seats are limited, so confirm the room before paying the first fee. The campus is in a coastal university city, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover GIS analysis and remote sensing, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 56% of the UG 4-year batch was placed, and the median of INR 6.2 LPA is lower than the average of INR 6.2 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Geo Informatics if you want a GIS and mapping job and ECE if you want a pure software job. Geo Informatics places a bigger share of its batch with GIS and survey companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want CSE, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the AP EAPCET exam and fill this college in your AP EAPCET counselling choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days AP EAPCET counselling gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 4-year fee is INR 1.78 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 5.38 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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