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Andhra University Visakhapatnam MBA: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Visakhapatnam, Andhra PradeshState UniversityEstd 1926NAAC Grade A++ 3.7
Total fees
INR 3 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 6.6 LPA
latest MBA batch, all specialisations
Cutoff range
492
AP ICET OC close, phase 1, 2025
Placement rate
85%
NIRF 2025, all two-year PG courses
In This Page▾
01About this degreeThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Specialisations at a glanceEvery specialisation with its own course page
03Which specialisation should you pick?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
04EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
05Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
06Admission DatesThis session's calendar and next year's estimate
07FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
08Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and your rank range
09ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
10How does it compare?The same degree at universities in its league, side by side
11FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About Andhra University MBA
Andhra University in Visakhapatnam offers a two-year, full-time MBA in six specialisations, with 240 seats in all. The course has four semesters and is taught in the Department of Commerce and Management Studies. The university holds a NAAC A++ grade and ranks #23 among universities in NIRF 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 3 Lakhs, the same for every specialisation, and INR 3.63 Lakhs with hostel and mess. Seats are filled through AP ICET and APSCHE counselling; the OC seat closed at 492 in phase 1 of 2025. The latest MBA batch averaged INR 6.6 LPA, and 85% of the university's two-year PG students were placed.
Andhra University MBA at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 2 Years |
| Number of MBA Specialisations | 6 |
| Total Seats | 240 |
| Admission Through | AP ICET, then APSCHE counselling |
| Minimum Eligibility | Any degree with 50% (45% for reserved categories) |
| Total Fees | INR 3 Lakhs |
| Hostel + Mess | INR 31,450 a year |
| Scholarship Available | Full tuition through Vidya Deevena |
| Average Package 2025 | INR 6.6 LPA |
| Placement Rate 2025 | 85% |
| NIRF University Rank | #23 in 2025 |
| NAAC Grade | A++ |
Andhra University MBA Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 3.63 Lakhs and the fees without hostel is INR 3 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1.50 Lakhs a year for two years. You pay the same fee in every specialisation. Hostel and mess add INR 31,450 a year if you take a room. Ask the Admission Cell for the fee receipt at reporting.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 3 Lakhs | INR 1.50 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Hostel and mess | INR 62,900 | INR 31,450 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 3 Lakhs | Tuition fee |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.63 Lakhs | Tuition + hostel and mess |
Andhra University MBA Admission Dates
Phase 1 seats came out on 9 Sep 2026 and reporting closed on 14 Sep 2026. Phase 2 counselling and the start of classes are expected in Oct 2026. The same calendar holds for every specialisation.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| AP ICET registration | 5 Feb 2026 to 23 Mar 2026 | Over |
| AP ICET exam | 2 May 2026 | Over |
| AP ICET result and rank | 16 May 2026 | Over |
| Counselling registration, fee and certificate check | 24 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Web options | 24 Aug 2026 to 5 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Phase 1 seat allotment | 9 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Self reporting and college reporting | 10 Sep 2026 to 14 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Phase 2 counselling | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
Andhra University MBA Eligibility
You need a bachelor's degree with 50% marks, or 45% if you are from a reserved category. You also need a valid AP ICET rank. Arts, Commerce, Science and Engineering graduates can all apply. The same rule holds for every specialisation.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | Any bachelor's degree of three years or more |
| Degree marks | 50% (45% for reserved categories) |
| Exam | A valid AP ICET rank |
| Counselling | APSCHE web counselling for convener seats |
Andhra University MBA Admission Process
The steps are the AP ICET exam, counselling registration, web options, seat allotment and reporting. APSCHE allots every convener seat. You list colleges and courses in order, and your rank decides which one you get. Report by the last date or you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Write AP ICET | Register in February or March and write the exam in May. |
| Register for counselling | Pay the fee and upload certificates for the online check. |
| Fill web options | List this university and the course you want, best first. |
| Get your seat | The allotment order comes online after web options close. |
| Report | Self report online and report at the university by the last date. |
Andhra University MBA Branches and Seats
MBA General has 120 seats, and its OC seat closed at 492 in phase 1 of 2025. The other five specialisations share the same fee and the same rank list. The university does not publish their seats or closes. The specialisations block below links each course to its own page.
| Specialisation | Courses | Seats | OC close, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA General | 1 | 120 | 492 |
| Other specializations | 5 | Not published | Not published |
Andhra University MBA Cutoff
The OC seat closed at 492 and the BC-A seat at 781 in phase 1 of 2025. The SC seat closed at 2,931 and the ST seat at 8,237. These are AP ICET ranks. The OC close was 1,642 in 2024, so the close can move a lot from year to year.
| Category | Closing rank, phase 1, 2025 |
|---|---|
| OC | 492 |
| BC-A | 781 |
| BC-B | 1,792 |
| BC-D | 647 |
| SC | 2,931 |
| ST | 8,237 |
Andhra University MBA Placements
The latest MBA batch averaged INR 6.6 LPA, and the highest MBA offer was INR 15 LPA. The university's NIRF 2025 report puts the median at INR 6.7 LPA and the placed share at 85% for all its two-year PG courses together. The university does not publish pay by specialisation.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay, MBA | INR 6.6 LPA |
| Highest offer, MBA | INR 15 LPA |
| Median pay, all two-year PG courses | INR 6.7 LPA |
| Placed, all two-year PG courses | 85%, 2,103 of 2,473 students |
| Top recruiters | HDFC Bank, Deloitte, Accenture, Amazon, Cognizant |
Andhra University MBA Scholarships
The Vidya Deevena fee scheme of Andhra Pradesh pays the full tuition fee of INR 3 Lakhs for eligible students. The Central Sector Scheme gives INR 20,000 a year. You apply for the state scheme through the counselling and college process. You must keep 75% attendance to keep it.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Vidya Deevena fee scheme | SC, ST, BC or EWS from Andhra Pradesh, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs, convener seat | Full tuition fee |
| Central Sector Scheme | Top 20 percentile in Class 12, family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs | INR 20,000 a year |
Andhra University MBA Ranking
NIRF ranked the university #23 among universities and #41 overall in 2025. NAAC gave it the A++ grade. NIRF looks at teaching, research and outcomes; NAAC checks the quality of the whole university.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF, University | 2025 | #23 |
| NIRF, Overall | 2025 | #41 |
| NAAC | Latest cycle | A++ |
Andhra University MBA specialisations
Six specialisations, one fee. Ranks are the OC close, phase 1, 2025.
Same for every branch
Duration
2 years, 4 semesters
Full fee, no hostel
INR 3 Lakhs
Exam and counselling
AP ICET, then APSCHE
Degree marks
50% in any degree
Hostel and mess
INR 62,900 for 2 years
492
Closing rank
Seats
120
Entry routes
AP ICET convener seats
Other specializations
Not published
Closing rank
Seats
Not published
Entry routes
AP ICET convener seats
Which MBA specialisation should you pick at Andhra University?
Specialisation
MBA General
120 seats. Closes at 492 for OC in phase 1 of 2025.
Pick it if:
You want a job with a bank or a big service firm: HDFC Bank, Deloitte, Accenture, Amazon and Cognizant are the recruiters the university names for its PG batch.
Your AP ICET rank is close to the OC close: the OC seat closed at 492 in phase 1 of 2025, so a rank near it had a real chance.
You want the course with the most seats: MBA General has 120 of the 240 MBA seats, half the whole intake.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's close: the OC close moved from 1,642 in 2024 to 492 in 2025, so one year's number is not a safe guide.
You want placement figures for the MBA alone: the placed share of 85% covers all two-year PG courses, not only the MBA.
Other specializations
Five specialisations, one fee and one AP ICET rank list. Seats and closes are not published.
Pick it if:
You already know the field you want to work in: these five courses each train for one field, such as bank jobs, sales or HR roles.
You need the fee paid for you: the Vidya Deevena fee scheme pays the full tuition fee for eligible SC, ST, BC and EWS students on a convener seat.
Skip it if:
You want a published closing rank before you choose: the university has not published a separate close or seat count for these five courses.
You want a hostel inside the fee: hostel and mess cost INR 31,450 a year on top of the tuition fee.
Counsellor's advice
If your AP ICET rank is near the OC close, put this university first in your web options. If it is far above that close, add a second university too, because the phase 2 close can move.
MBA Eligibility▾
Degree: A bachelor's degree of three years or more in Arts, Commerce, Science or Engineering.
Degree marks: 50% in all. 45% for reserved categories.
Exam needed: A valid AP ICET rank. Convener seats are filled only on this rank.
Same rule, every specialisation: All six specialisations use the same marks rule and the same rank list.
Local status: Andhra Pradesh local and non local status is checked at the certificate check.
MBA Admission Process▾
Write AP ICET: Register in February or March and write the online exam in May.
Register for counselling: Pay the counselling fee and upload your certificates for the online check.
Fill web options: List colleges and courses in the order you want them. The order decides what you get.
Take your seat: Self report online and report at the university within the given days, or you lose the seat.
Phase 2: Seats left after phase 1 go out in phase 2, with fresh web options.
MBA Admission Dates 2026
▾
Official 2026 dates for every specialisation. Tap 2027 Session for next year.
The 2027 calendar is not out. These dates are estimates.
Over
5 Feb 2026 to 23 Mar 2026
AP ICET registration
The last date without a late fee was 23 Mar 2026.
Over
2 May 2026
AP ICET exam
One online exam; your rank comes from this paper.
Over
16 May 2026
AP ICET result and rank
The rank card is the paper APSCHE counselling reads.
Over
24 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2026
Counselling registration, fee and certificate check
Certificates were checked online; the fee was paid on the counselling site.
Over
24 Aug 2026 to 5 Sep 2026
Web options
You listed colleges and courses in the order you wanted them.
Over
9 Sep 2026
Phase 1 seat allotment
The allotment order came online after the web options closed.
Over
10 Sep 2026 to 14 Sep 2026
Self reporting and college reporting
You lost the phase 1 seat if you did not report by 14 Sep 2026.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Phase 2 counselling
Expected for seats left after phase 1; fresh web options open.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Classes start
Expected after phase 2 reporting ends.
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 half of May.
Tentative
May 2027
AP ICET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Counselling registration, fee and certificate check
Expected in the last week of August.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Web options
Expected to stay open for about ten days.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Phase 1 seat allotment
Expected soon after web options close.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Self reporting and college reporting
Expected within five days of the allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Classes start
Expected after phase 2 reporting ends.
Source: the APSCHE AP ICET counselling notice.
Andhra University MBA Fees 2026
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, the same for every specialisation.
Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 1.50 Lakhs a year
INR 3 Lakhs
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 31,450 a year
INR 62,900
Education loan EMI
INR 5,058
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
220%
average first-year pay INR 6.6 LPA, latest MBA batch, vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 6,119
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
182%
average first-year pay INR 6.6 LPA, latest MBA batch, vs the full fee
Source: the university fee schedule 2025-26.
Which MBA specialisations will your rank get you at Andhra University?
Pick your category and AP ICET rank range. Ranges change with category.
Category
Your AP ICET rank (OC)
Your AP ICET rank (BC-A)
Your AP ICET rank (BC-B)
Your AP ICET rank (BC-D)
Your AP ICET rank (SC)
Your AP ICET rank (ST)
OC · rank up to 492 · no OC close published for Other specializations
Yes, you are in: MBA General. The OC seat closed at 492 in phase 1 of 2025.
OC · rank 493 to 1,630 · no OC close published for Other specializations
Almost there: MBA General. Your rank is past the 2025 phase 1 close, but closes moved a lot between years. Keep this university in your phase 2 options.
OC · rank above 1,630 · no OC close published for Other specializations
Not this year: MBA General. Keep it in your options for phase 2, and list a second university as well.
BC-A · rank up to 781 · no BC-A close published for Other specializations
Yes, you are in: MBA General. The BC-A seat closed at 781 in phase 1 of 2025.
BC-A · rank 782 to 2,580 · no BC-A close published for Other specializations
Almost there: MBA General. Your rank is past the 2025 phase 1 close, but closes moved a lot between years. Keep this university in your phase 2 options.
BC-A · rank above 2,580 · no BC-A close published for Other specializations
Not this year: MBA General. Keep it in your options for phase 2, and list a second university as well.
BC-B · rank up to 1,792 · no BC-B close published for Other specializations
Yes, you are in: MBA General. The BC-B seat closed at 1,792 in phase 1 of 2025.
BC-B · rank 1,793 to 5,920 · no BC-B close published for Other specializations
Almost there: MBA General. Your rank is past the 2025 phase 1 close, but closes moved a lot between years. Keep this university in your phase 2 options.
BC-B · rank above 5,920 · no BC-B close published for Other specializations
Not this year: MBA General. Keep it in your options for phase 2, and list a second university as well.
BC-D · rank up to 647 · no BC-D close published for Other specializations
Yes, you are in: MBA General. The BC-D seat closed at 647 in phase 1 of 2025.
BC-D · rank 648 to 2,140 · no BC-D close published for Other specializations
Almost there: MBA General. Your rank is past the 2025 phase 1 close, but closes moved a lot between years. Keep this university in your phase 2 options.
BC-D · rank above 2,140 · no BC-D close published for Other specializations
Not this year: MBA General. Keep it in your options for phase 2, and list a second university as well.
SC · rank up to 2,931 · no SC close published for Other specializations
Yes, you are in: MBA General. The SC seat closed at 2,931 in phase 1 of 2025.
SC · rank 2,932 to 9,680 · no SC close published for Other specializations
Almost there: MBA General. Your rank is past the 2025 phase 1 close, but closes moved a lot between years. Keep this university in your phase 2 options.
SC · rank above 9,680 · no SC close published for Other specializations
Not this year: MBA General. Keep it in your options for phase 2, and list a second university as well.
ST · rank up to 8,237 · no ST close published for Other specializations
Yes, you are in: MBA General. The ST seat closed at 8,237 in phase 1 of 2025.
ST · rank 8,238 to 27,190 · no ST close published for Other specializations
Almost there: MBA General. Your rank is past the 2025 phase 1 close, but closes moved a lot between years. Keep this university in your phase 2 options.
ST · rank above 27,190 · no ST close published for Other specializations
Not this year: MBA General. Keep it in your options for phase 2, and list a second university as well.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The phase 1 close is the safe number. The OC close moved from 1,642 in 2024 to 492 in 2025, so read these ranges as a guide, not a promise. Phase 2 fills the seats left after phase 1 reporting.
Andhra University MBA Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim in any specialisation.
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.
Vidya Deevena fee scheme
INR 3 Lakhs
Government of Andhra Pradesh
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC, ST, BC or EWS from Andhra Pradesh, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year, convener seat, 75% attendanceApply 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: top 20 percentile in Class 12, family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a year, no other scholarship takenApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Andhra University MBA vs similar colleges
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Visakhapatnam
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Tirupati
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Acharya Nagarjuna University
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GITAM University
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Compared with
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 3 Lakhs
tuition fee
INR 51,505
INR 2.48 Lakhs less
INR 1.12 Lakhs
INR 1.88 Lakhs less
INR 11.28 Lakhs
INR 8.28 Lakhs more
Not published
Average paylatest MBA batch
INR 6.6 LPA
all specialisations
Not published
Not published
INR 7.2 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA more
INR 5.02 LPA
INR 1.58 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
85%
NIRF 2025, PG courses
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
Seatsall specialisations
240
AP ICET
Not published
25
215 fewer
Not published
60
180 fewer
Specialisationson offer this year
6
one fee for all
4
2 fewer
8
2 more
Not published
Not published
In short
Sri Venkateswara University costs far less for its MBA, but it offers fewer specialisations and does not publish its pay. If your AP ICET rank gets you both, weigh the lower fee against the wider choice here.
In short
Acharya Nagarjuna costs less and lists more specialisations, but its MBA intake is much smaller. If your rank misses the close here, keep it in your web options.
In short
GITAM charges about INR 8.25 Lakhs more for its MBA and its latest average pay is a little higher. If fee matters to you, this seat gives you most of the pay for far less money.
In short
JNTU Kakinada has fewer MBA seats and a lower average pay on its latest published figure. If both come through, this seat is the stronger choice on pay and batch size.
FAQs on Andhra University MBA
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
How do I get admission to the MBA at Andhra University?▾
Write AP ICET in May and register for APSCHE counselling. List this university in your web options, best choice first. If your rank clears the close, you get the seat; then self report online and report at the university by the last date.
Is the fee the same for every specialisation?▾
Yes. The full two-year fee is INR 3 Lakhs without hostel for every specialisation. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 3.63 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above.
What AP ICET rank do I need?▾
In phase 1 of 2025 the OC seat closed at 492 and the BC-A seat at 781. The SC seat closed at 2,931 and the ST seat at 8,237. The OC close was 1,642 in 2024, so the close changes from year to year.
Can the state pay my fee?▾
Yes, if you are SC, ST, BC or EWS from Andhra Pradesh, your family earns up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year and you hold a convener seat. The Vidya Deevena fee scheme then pays the full tuition fee, as long as you keep 75% attendance.
Does pay differ by specialisation?▾
The university does not publish pay by specialisation. The latest MBA batch averaged INR 6.6 LPA, and the highest MBA offer was INR 15 LPA.
Is hostel compulsory?▾
No. Hostel and mess cost INR 31,450 a year and you take a room only if you want one. The fee block above shows the total with and without hostel.
What happens if I miss phase 1?▾
Phase 2 fills the seats left after phase 1 reporting, with fresh web options. It is expected in Oct 2026. Stay registered for counselling so you can take part.
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