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Andhra University Visakhapatnam B.Tech Instrumentation Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Visakhapatnam, Andhra PradeshState UniversityEstd 1926NAAC Grade A++ 3.7
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Total fees
INR 1.87 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 5.5 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
44,136
AP EAPCET rank, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
70%
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 AU B.Tech Instrumentation
Andhra University offers a four-year, full-time B.Tech Instrumentation course at AU College of Engineering in Visakhapatnam. The course has 30 seats and is taught over eight semesters. Andhra University has NAAC A++ and the engineering college is listed at #88 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.87 Lakhs, and INR 4.27 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through AP EAPCET counselling or AU's engineering admission route. The General closing rank was 44,136 in 2025. The last published campus pay figure used here is INR 5.5 LPA, with 70% placement shown for this page.
AU B.Tech Instrumentation Fees
The full course costs INR 1.87 Lakhs without hostel and INR 4.27 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.78 Lakhs. 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 2.40 Lakhs over four years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.78 Lakhs | INR 22,250 a semester, 8 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 9,384 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.40 Lakhs | INR 60,000 a year, 4 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.87 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 4.27 Lakhs | Full course |
AU B.Tech Instrumentation Admission Dates
AP EAPCET 2027 registration is expected in Feb 2027. Classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. Watch the AP counselling portal first, then the AU admission portal if a university round opens.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| AP EAPCET application, last date to apply | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| AP EAPCET engineering exam | May 2027 | Tentative |
| AP EAPCET result and rank | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Counselling registration | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Web options and choice filling | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Round allotments | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
AU B.Tech Instrumentation Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 45% marks; 40% is used for reserved categories. You also need an AP EAPCET rank or the entrance route named by AU. If your subjects do not match, the portal will not take the form.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Maths |
| Class 12 marks | 45% for General, 40% for reserved categories |
| Exam | AP EAPCET rank or AU engineering entrance route |
| Age | Follow the counselling body's rule |
AU B.Tech Instrumentation Admission Process
AP EAPCET counselling allots seats on rank, category and choices. You register, upload papers, fill choices and pay the seat fee after allotment. If AU opens an extra round, you use the AU portal and report with original papers.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write AP EAPCET | Use your engineering rank for counselling |
| 2. Register for counselling | Upload certificates and pay the counselling fee |
| 3. Fill choices | Place AU Instrumentation high if it is your first pick |
| 4. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within the date shown on the portal |
| 5. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
AU B.Tech Instrumentation Cutoff
The General closing rank was 44,136 and the next open cutoff point shown was 52,300 in 2025. These are AP EAPCET closing ranks for this course. A higher closing rank means the seat was easier to get in that round.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 44,136 | AP EAPCET, 2025 |
| Open category point | 52,300 | AP EAPCET, 2025 |
| Reserved category point | 78,000 | AP EAPCET, 2025 |
| Late round point | 96,000 | AP EAPCET, 2025 |
AU B.Tech Instrumentation Placements
The pay figure used on this page is INR 5.5 LPA and the batch placed figure is 70%. The median is INR 5 LPA and the highest offer used here is INR 12 LPA. Core, automation and IT services companies hire this branch on campus.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 5.5 LPA, latest published batch |
| Median pay | INR 5 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 12 LPA |
| Batch placed | 70% |
| Recruiters | Core, automation and IT services companies |
AU B.Tech Instrumentation Scholarships
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 1 Lakh over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the biggest waiver here. State and central schemes need an income paper; EWS 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 1 Lakh 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 75,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 60,000 over the course |
AU B.Tech Instrumentation Ranking
Andhra University is listed with #88 in NIRF engineering 2025 and has NAAC A++. NIRF uses data filed by the institute each year. NAAC grades the university on teaching, research, student support and campus systems.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #88 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A++ |
| University age | 2026 | 95 years |
AU B.Tech Instrumentation Course Structure
Year 1 covers maths, physics and basic engineering; instrumentation labs start early and control systems come later. The table shows the course path. You work with sensors, measurement, electronics and process control before the final project.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Signals, sensors, circuits and measurements |
| Year 3 | Control systems, process control and industrial instruments |
| Year 4 | Electives, industrial training and final project |
AU B.Tech Instrumentation Hostel and Campus
The campus is in Visakhapatnam and hostel cost used here is INR 2.40 Lakhs for four years. Rooms are shared and allotment depends on availability. The city gives this branch ports, process industries and automation work nearby.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.40 Lakhs for four years |
| First-year room | Shared rooms, based on availability |
| Campus | Visakhapatnam campus |
| City link | Ports, process industries and automation work nearby |
Should you pick B.Tech Instrumentation at Andhra University?
This course suits students who like sensors, control systems and plant automation work.
Pick it if:
You want port-city exposure: Visakhapatnam has process plants, ports and automation vendors close to campus.
You need a reachable public seat: the General closing rank was 44,136, so later rounds matter here.
You want the fee low: INR 1.87 Lakhs is much lower than many private seats in this league.
You like lab work: the branch teaches sensors, measurements and control systems before the final project.
Skip it if:
You want only automation roles: this branch points more to automation, instruments and plant systems.
You need very high pay: the pay figure used here is INR 5.5 LPA, not a top automation package.
You dislike electronics labs: measurements, circuits and controls stay with you through the course.
You are counting on one round: keep backup choices because AP EAPCET cutoffs change by category.
Counsellor's advice
If you want automation or core industry work, keep this choice high. If you want only automation jobs, keep a automation branch above it.
B.Tech Instrumentation Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A AP EAPCET rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Other State seats.
Home State quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
B.Tech Instrumentation Admission Process▾
Write AP EAPCET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on AP EAPCET: AP EAPCET (the central 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 Instrumentation Admission Dates 2027
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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Mar 2027
AP EAPCET application, last date to apply
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
May 2027
AP EAPCET engineering exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Jun 2027
AP EAPCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Web options and choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Aug 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 and Andhra University admission notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Andhra University B.Tech Instrumentation 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 22,250 a semester
INR 1.78 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 9,384
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 4, INR 60,000 a year
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 3,159
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
294%
average first-year pay INR 5.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 7,206
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
129%
average first-year pay INR 5.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: Andhra University fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Instrumentation at Andhra University?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges use this course's AP EAPCET closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Home State
35,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
35,001 to 44,136: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 44,136: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Other State
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Home State
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,201 to 52,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 52,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Other State
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 · Home State
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 78,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 78,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Other State
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 · Home State
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 96,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 96,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Other State
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 · Home State
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,401 to 58,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 58,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Other State
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 floated to the end.
Andhra University B.Tech Instrumentation 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 1 Lakh
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 75,000
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 60,000
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 Instrumentation 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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Kakinada
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SVU College of Engineering
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JNTUA College of Engineering
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GVP College of Engineering
Visakhapatnam
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Vignan's Foundation
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Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 1.87 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 1.40 Lakhs
INR 47,000 less
INR 1.40 Lakhs
INR 47,000 less
INR 1.40 Lakhs
INR 47,000 less
INR 4.80 Lakhs
INR 2.93 Lakhs more
INR 10 Lakhs
INR 8.13 Lakhs more
Average paylatest batch
INR 5.5 LPA
latest published batch
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 1 LPA less
INR 4.2 LPA
INR 1.3 LPA less
INR 4 LPA
INR 1.5 LPA less
INR 5.8 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA more
INR 5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
70%
latest published batch
65%
5 points lower
60%
10 points lower
58%
12 points lower
75%
5 points higher
75%
5 points higher
Closing rankAP EAPCET rank, General
44,136
AP EAPCET, 2025
36,000
8,136 places tougher
58,000
13,864 places easier
70,000
25,864 places easier
35,000
9,136 places tougher
80,000
35,864 places easier
Seatsthis branch
30
AP EAPCET
60
30 more
40
10 more
30
Same seats
60
30 more
60
30 more
In short
JNTU Kakinada costs less but the pay used here is lower. If both allot, choose by branch fit and city; if Andhra University allots first, take it.
In short
SVU Tirupati is cheaper and has an easier closing rank. If your rank is far from Andhra University, keep SVU as the safer public seat.
In short
JNTUA Anantapur is cheaper and has the same seat count, but the pay used here is lower. If Visakhapatnam matters to you, keep Andhra University above it.
In short
GVP Vizag pays a little more but costs more and has a tougher cutoff. If fees matter most, Andhra University is the safer pick.
In short
Vignan is easier to enter but costs much more. If you get Andhra University in counselling, take this public seat and keep Vignan only as backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Andhra University B.Tech Instrumentation
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is B.Tech Instrumentation at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.87 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 5.5 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 Home State seat closed at rank 44,136 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 automation jobs with core, automation and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 5.5 LPA, the median was INR 5 LPA and 70% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics 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. First-years share shared rooms and single rooms open only from later years. The campus is in a port 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 later years, but the electives in later years and 4 cover machine learning and networks, 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. 70% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 5 LPA is lower than the average of INR 5.5 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 later years.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Instrumentation if you want a automation job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Instrumentation places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Instrumentation, 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 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 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 1.87 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 4.27 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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