Andhra University offers a two-year, full-time MBA in Visakhapatnam with 120 seats. The Department of Commerce and Management Studies teaches the course over four semesters. The university holds the NAAC A++ grade and stands #23 among universities in NIRF 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 3 Lakhs, and INR 3.63 Lakhs with the hostel fee. You get a seat through AP ICET and the state counselling that APSCHE holds. The OC seat closed at rank 492 in round 1 of 2025. The university's two-year PG batch had a median pay of INR 6.7 LPA, and 85% of that batch was placed.
Andhra University MBA Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 3.63 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 3 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1.50 Lakhs a year, so INR 3 Lakhs for the course. You pay the tuition fee once a year, two times in all. The hostel fee is INR 62,900 over two years and you pay it only if you take a room. This is last year's fee because the new fee is not out yet.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 3 Lakhs
INR 1.50 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Hostel fee
INR 62,900
INR 31,450 a year, 2 years, only if you stay
Total, no hostel
INR 3 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 3.63 Lakhs
Full course
Andhra University MBA Admission Dates
Phase 1 seats were allotted on 9 Sep 2026 and college reporting closed on 14 Sep 2026. Phase 2 counselling and the start of classes are expected in Sep 2026. APSCHE fixes every counselling date. If you did not report by the last date, you lost the phase 1 seat, but you can still try phase 2.
Event
Date
Status
AP ICET registration, last date to apply
5 Feb 2026 to 23 Mar 2026
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Late fee application window
24 Mar 2026 to 5 Apr 2026
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Hall ticket release
15 Apr 2026
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AP ICET exam
2 May 2026
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AP ICET result and rank
16 May 2026
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Counselling registration and certificate check
24 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2026
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Web options and option change
27 Aug 2026 to 3 Sep 2026
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Phase 1 seat allotment
9 Sep 2026
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Self reporting, fee payment and college reporting
10 Sep 2026 to 14 Sep 2026
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Phase 2 counselling
Sep 2026
Tentative
Classes start
Sep 2026
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Andhra University MBA Eligibility
You need a bachelor's degree with 50% marks, or 45% if you are SC, ST or BC. You also need a valid AP ICET rank. Graduates from Arts, Commerce, Science or Engineering can all apply. If your marks are below the limit, you cannot take a counselling seat this year.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
A bachelor's degree from a recognised university
Degree marks
50% for OC, 45% for SC, ST and BC
Stream
Arts, Commerce, Science or Engineering
Exam
A valid AP ICET rank
Andhra University MBA Admission Process
APSCHE gives the seat through AP ICET counselling, on your rank and your web options. You register, get your certificates checked, enter web options and then report at the college. If you miss reporting, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Write AP ICET
Sit the exam in May and get your rank
2. Register for counselling
Register on the APSCHE portal and upload certificates
3. Enter web options
List this university high if it is your first pick
4. Self report and report at the college
Report online and at the college by the last date
Andhra University MBA Cutoff
The OC seat closed at rank 492 and the BC-A seat at 781 in round 1 of 2025. These are AP ICET closing ranks for this MBA. The OC close was 1,642 in 2024, so the closing rank moves a lot from year to year.
Category
Closing rank
Round and year
OC
492
Round 1, 2025
BC-A
781
Round 1, 2025
BC-B
1,792
Round 1, 2025
BC-D
647
Round 1, 2025
SC
2,931
Round 1, 2025
ST
8,237
Round 1, 2025
Andhra University MBA Placements
The university placed 85% of its two-year PG batch at a median pay of INR 6.7 LPA. That is 2,103 of 2,473 students in the NIRF 2025 data. These figures cover every two-year PG course here, not only the MBA. Banks, consulting firms and IT companies hire MBA students on campus.
Metric
Value
Median pay, PG 2-year
INR 6.7 LPA, NIRF 2025
Students placed
2,103 of 2,473
Batch placed
85%
Highest offer, MBA
INR 11 LPA
Recruiters
HDFC Bank, Deloitte, Accenture, Amazon, Cognizant
Andhra University MBA Scholarships
The Vidya Deevena fee scheme can pay the full INR 3 Lakhs tuition fee. Vasathi Deevena gives extra help each year for hostel and mess. Both need an AP home state, a family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs and a convener quota seat. You apply on the Jnanabhumi portal after you join.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Vidya Deevena fee scheme
SC, ST, BC or EWS, AP home state, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs
Full tuition fee, INR 3 Lakhs over the course
Vasathi Deevena
The same students, for hostel and mess
Help paid each year
Andhra University MBA Ranking
Andhra University stands #23 among universities and #41 overall in NIRF 2025. It is #4 among state public universities and holds NAAC A++. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, placements and the data the university files each year.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NIRF University
2025
#23
NIRF Overall
2025
#41
NIRF State Public Universities
2025
#4
NAAC
Latest cycle
A++
Andhra University MBA Course Structure
Year 1 covers the core subjects of management over two semesters. In year 2 you take a specialisation such as Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management or Systems. The department decides which specialisations are open each year.
Year
What you study
Year 1
Core management subjects over two semesters
Year 2
Specialisation such as Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management or Systems
Should you pick MBA at Andhra University?
This course suits students who want a banking, finance or IT services job and can study in Visakhapatnam for two years.
Pick it if:
You want a bank or finance job: HDFC Bank and Deloitte are on the list of firms that hire MBA students from this campus.
You want a large alumni base in the state: the university is among the oldest in Andhra Pradesh, so its alumni sit in banks and offices across the state.
You are an AP student from a low income family: the state Vidya Deevena scheme can pay the full course fee on a convener quota seat.
You want the fee back fast: at the median 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: the OC close moved from 1,642 to 492 in one year, so no single year gives a safe rank.
You are paying the full fee with no state help: INR 3 Lakhs is close to half a year of the median pay, so plan a loan early.
You want placement numbers for the MBA alone: the published median covers every two-year PG course here, not only this course.
You may miss the reporting date: a phase 1 seat that is not reported in time is cancelled and goes back into phase 2.
Counsellor's advice
If phase 1 gives you this seat and you are from Andhra Pradesh, report on time and apply for Vidya Deevena at once. If you are OC and your rank is near the close, keep a safer seat above it in phase 2.
MBA Eligibility▾
Degree marks: A bachelor's degree with 50% marks. 45% for SC, ST and BC students.
Stream: Graduates from Arts, Commerce, Science or Engineering can apply.
Exam needed: A valid AP ICET rank. Passing marks alone do not give you a seat.
Home state: Convener seats go through APSCHE counselling for Andhra Pradesh students.
MBA Admission Process▾
Write AP ICET: The exam is held in May. Your rank decides every step after it.
Register for counselling: APSCHE (the state higher education council) holds the counselling. Upload your certificates online.
Enter web options: List this university high if you want it. You can change options once before allotment.
Report on time: Self report online and report at the college by the last date, or you lose the seat.
Pay the fee: Pay at reporting unless Vidya Deevena covers your seat.
MBA Admission Dates 2026
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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
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5 Feb 2026 to 23 Mar 2026
AP ICET registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply without a late fee was 23 Mar 2026.
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24 Mar 2026 to 5 Apr 2026
Late fee application window
Forms with a late fee were taken till 5 Apr 2026.
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15 Apr 2026
Hall ticket release
The hall ticket was needed to enter the exam hall.
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2 May 2026
AP ICET exam
One paper in two shifts on 2 May 2026.
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16 May 2026
AP ICET result and rank
Your rank card is what counselling reads.
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24 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2026
Counselling registration and certificate check
Certificates were checked online till 31 Aug 2026.
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27 Aug 2026 to 3 Sep 2026
Web options and option change
Options could be changed on 3 Sep 2026, the last day.
Over
9 Sep 2026
Phase 1 seat allotment
The allotment order came online on 9 Sep 2026.
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10 Sep 2026 to 14 Sep 2026
Self reporting, fee payment and college reporting
You lost the seat if you did not report by 14 Sep 2026.
Tentative
Sep 2026
Phase 2 counselling
For seats left over after phase 1 reporting.
Tentative
Sep 2026
Classes start
The university gives the date after phase 2.
Tentative
Feb 2027
AP ICET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year.
Tentative
May 2027
AP ICET exam
Expected in the first week of the month.
Tentative
May 2027
AP ICET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Counselling registration and web options
Expected in the last weeks of the month.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Phase 1 seat allotment
Expected about a week after web options close.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Self reporting, fee payment and college reporting
Expected in the days right after the allotment.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Classes start
Expected after the last phase of counselling.
Source: APSCHE AP ICET 2026 notice and counselling schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Andhra University MBA Fees 2026
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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add the hostel fee.
Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 1.50 Lakhs a year
INR 3 Lakhs
Add hostel fee
Hostel fee
Per year × 2, INR 31,450 a year
INR 62,900
Total course fee
INR 3 Lakhs
2 years · tuition fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 3.63 Lakhs
2 years · tuition fee + hostel fee
Education loan EMI
INR 5,058
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
223%
median first-year pay INR 6.7 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 6,119
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
185%
median first-year pay INR 6.7 LPA vs the full fee
Last year's fee. The new fee is not out yet. Fees can change. Check the college website before you pay.
Will your AP ICET rank get you MBA at Andhra University?
Pick your category. The cutoff ranges use this MBA's round 1 closing ranks from 2024 and 2025.
Category
OC category
492 or better: yes, you are in. This rank got a round 1 seat in both years.
493 to 1,642: almost there. This rank got in one year and missed the other.
Worse than 1,642: not in round 1. Wait for phase 2 and keep a safer seat.
BC-A category
781 or better: yes, you are in. This rank got a round 1 seat in both years.
782 to 1,078: almost there. This rank got in one year and missed the other.
Worse than 1,078: not in round 1. Wait for phase 2 and keep a safer seat.
BC-B category
1,294 or better: yes, you are in. This rank got a round 1 seat in both years.
1,295 to 1,792: almost there. This rank got in one year and missed the other.
Worse than 1,792: not in round 1. Wait for phase 2 and keep a safer seat.
BC-D category
647 or better: yes, you are in. This rank got a round 1 seat in both years.
648 to 2,968: almost there. This rank got in one year and missed the other.
Worse than 2,968: not in round 1. Wait for phase 2 and keep a safer seat.
SC category
2,931 or better: yes, you are in. This rank got a round 1 seat in both years.
2,932 to 3,969: almost there. This rank got in one year and missed the other.
Worse than 3,969: not in round 1. Wait for phase 2 and keep a safer seat.
ST category
5,595 or better: yes, you are in. This rank got a round 1 seat in both years.
5,596 to 8,237: almost there. This rank got in one year and missed the other.
Worse than 8,237: not in round 1. Wait for phase 2 and keep a safer seat.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The closing rank here jumped a lot between years, so read both numbers. A round 1 close says nothing about phase 2, which fills only the seats left over.
Andhra University MBA Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the university.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
The chip on each card says who can get the scheme.
Vidya Deevena fee scheme
INR 3 Lakhs
Government of Andhra Pradesh
The state pays the tuition fee to the university each year if you keep 75% attendance.
Who qualifies: SC, ST, BC or EWS, AP home state, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply after you join, on Jnanabhumi
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the university about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 3 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 3 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 0
Andhra University MBA 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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Andhra University
Visakhapatnam
Compared with
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Guntur
Compared with
Sri Venkateswara University
Tirupati
Compared with
Sri Krishnadevaraya University
Anantapur
Compared with
JNTU Kakinada
Kakinada
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 3 Lakhs
tuition, no hostel
Not published
INR 78,810
INR 2.21 Lakhs less
Not published
Not published
Median payPG 2-year, whole university
INR 6.7 LPA
NIRF 2025
Not published
INR 6.1 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA less
INR 5.02 LPA
INR 1.7 LPA less
INR 4 LPA
INR 2.7 LPA less, NIRF 2024
Placement ratePG 2-year batch placed
85%
NIRF 2025
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
Closing rankAP ICET, OC, Round 1
492
2025
802
310 places easier
4,268
3,776 places easier
Not published
Not published
SeatsMBA intake
120
AP ICET
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
In short
Acharya Nagarjuna University closed its OC round 1 seat at an easier rank. If your rank misses Andhra University, list Acharya Nagarjuna University right below it in your web options.
In short
Sri Venkateswara University costs much less and its closing rank is far easier, but its median pay is lower. If the fee is your main worry, list it; if your rank clears Andhra University, take this seat.
In short
Sri Krishnadevaraya University reports a lower median pay than Andhra University. If your rank clears Andhra University, take this seat and keep Sri Krishnadevaraya University only as a backup.
In short
JNTU Kakinada reports a lower median pay, and from an older NIRF year. If your rank clears Andhra University, put this seat first and keep JNTU Kakinada below it.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Andhra University MBA
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
How do I get admission to MBA at Andhra University?▾
Write AP ICET and get a rank. Register for APSCHE counselling, get your certificates checked and enter web options. If you get a seat, self report and report at the college by the last date.
What is the full fee for the MBA?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 3 Lakhs without hostel. With the hostel fee it comes to INR 3.63 Lakhs. This is last year's fee, so check the new fee before you pay.
What AP ICET rank do I need for an OC seat?▾
The OC seat closed at rank 492 in round 1 of 2025 and at 1,642 in 2024. The rank checker above shows the range for every category.
Can the state pay my MBA fee?▾
Yes, if you qualify for the Vidya Deevena fee scheme. You need SC, ST, BC or EWS status, an AP home state, a family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs and a convener quota seat.
Is there a hostel for MBA students?▾
Yes. The hostel is optional and the fee is INR 31,450 a year. Ask about rooms when you report at the college.
How good are the placements?▾
The university's two-year PG batch had a median pay of INR 6.7 LPA and 85% of students were placed, as per NIRF 2025. This covers all two-year PG courses, not only the MBA.
Can I still get a seat after phase 1?▾
Phase 2 counselling is expected in Sep 2026 for the seats left over. Register and enter your options again when APSCHE opens it.
Admission to Andhra University is primarily determined by the APICET exam, a 200-mark test in mathematics, logic, and English. Successful candidates are admitted based on rank and must attend counseling with necessary documents. Fees vary across categories: general students may pay around Rs. 22,000 annually, or as low as Rs. 8,000 with a free seat, while SC/ST students pay minimal fees. Management quota seats cost around Rs. 3.5 lakhs for the course. Top-ranked students pay Rs. 10,000 plus Rs. 2,000 for MBA Regular, while others pay up to Rs. 30,000.
Non-qualifiers pay Rs. 1.5 lakhs per year. Self-financing students' fees are reimbursable if eligible. Scholarships based on merit, caste, and income are available, with full fee reimbursement for BPL students and scholarships ranging from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 20,000 for income groups earning less than Rs. 2,00,000 annually. The college's faculty is highly qualified, with many holding Ph.D. degrees and significant industry experience, creating an engaging learning environment. The college facilities include air-conditioned classrooms and seminar halls.
Campus placements begin in the final semester, with companies like ITC and Kotak Mahindra Bank offering packages averaging 3.5 to 4 lakh per annum, with the highest package reaching 11 lakh per annum. Approximately 10% of students secure placements, with better prospects for marketing MBA students. The placement committee supports students, leveraging connections with various companies. Additionally, the government offers a fee reimbursement scheme for eligible students in specific courses, and hostel fees apply for those utilizing university accommodation.
Updated fees and scholarship details are available on the college's website.
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