Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh (CTUAP) — CUET Participating University

CTUAP is a central university established in 2019, which is located in the Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh. It administers from a transit campus in Kondakarakam Village under Andhra University until its permanent campus is fully constructed.  The university aims mainly to serve tribal communities and offers a mix of undergraduate, postgraduate, integrated, diploma, and certificate programs. It further aims to foster knowledge through education and ensure full support to students in all aspects of their academic and personal needs. It is fully funded by the Central Government through UGC, and its governance follows the Central Universities Act (Amendment) 2019.

Short Details – CTUAP

The short details are given below-

Particulars	Details
Name of the University	Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh (CTUAP)
Established	2019 (under the Central Universities Act, 2019)
Type	Central University
Chancellor	Appointed by the President of India
Vice-Chancellor	Tantravahi Srinivasan
Affiliation	University Grants Commission (UGC)
Location	Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh
Campus Area	Around 561.88 acres (proposed permanent campus at Relli Village, Vizianagaram)
Official Website	www.ctuap.ac.in
Jurisdiction	Covers the entire state of Andhra Pradesh for promoting tribal education

Significant Features of CTUAP

The university offers several diverse features, some of the features are highlighted below:

Feature	Description
Tribal-Focused Mission	Special emphasis on providing educational opportunities for tribal students and incorporating tribal studies into the curriculum.
Multiple Levels of Programmes	Offers UG, PG, integrated, certificate, and diploma courses.
Transit Campus and  Permanent Campus Planned	Currently functioning from a transit campus, permanent campus land (451.73 acres) has been allocated for future development.
CUCET Admission System	Admissions are conducted through the national-level entrance exam (CUCET / Common University Entrance Test) for undergraduate, postgraduate, and integrated programs.
Interdisciplinary / Integrated Courses	Offers courses with honours, honours with research, and an integrated B.Sc. and M.Sc. / BBA and MBA, etc.
Modern & Emerging Fields	Examples: B.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence, courses in Geology, Botany, etc.
Health & Wellness Facilities	On-campus medical facility, emergency services, mental health counselling, etc.
Support for Tribal & Reserved Category Students	Scholarships, reservation norms, and focus on uplifting tribal students.
Laboratories and Research Infrastructure	Several departmental labs, a central instrumentation centre, computer labs, and smart classrooms are planned.
Governance & Funding by Central Government	Fully funded by the Central Govt., established by an Act of Parliament; oversight via UGC and related authorities.

Major Programmes Offered by Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh

Here are some of the notable programmes at CTUAP:

• B.Sc. Chemistry (Honours / Honours with Research)
• B.Sc. Botany (Honours / Honours with Research)
• B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence (Honours / Honours with Research)
• B.Sc. Geology (Honours / Honours with Research)
• BBA Tourism and Travel Management (Honours / Honours with Research)
• Integrated B.Sc/M.Sc. in Botany, Geology, Chemistry, etc.
• Postgraduate programmes: M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.A. Sociology, MSW, Journalism & Mass Communication, MBA, etc.

Eligibility Criteria

Here are the key eligibility requirements in table format:

Program Level	Criteria
Undergraduate (UG)	10+2 or equivalent from recognised board; science stream for science courses; minimum % etc., valid CUET-UG score.
Integrated Programmes	Same as UG, but preference may be given based on CUET and subject relevance; some courses allow research honours.
Postgraduate (PG)	Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with required minimum marks; valid CUET-PG or merit as per programme.
Research / Honours with Research	For honours with research/integrated research components, there may be extra criteria like prior academic/research record, CUET performance, etc.

Admission Process (Step-by-Step)

Follow the  admission process which works at CTUAP:

• Announcement of admissions/prospectus on the CTUAP official website at www.ctuap.ac.in  
• Registration for CUET (UG or PG) as required, using the National Testing Agency’s system.
• Apply online via the CTUAP Samarth portal (or designated portal), filling in academic, personal, and contact details, etc.
• Submit the required documents for the admission process.
• Seat allocation is based on merit in CUET / subject and its eligibility.
• Payment of admission/semester fees, verification of documents, and registration for the chosen course will be done.

Achievements & Other Information

• The government has allocated 451.73 acres of land for the permanent campus at Chinamedapalle / Marrivalasa villages.
• The first phase of construction (hostels, classrooms, labs) has been funded and planned with central government support. Approximately Rs. 834 crore has been sanctioned overall, with part released.
• Introduction of modern courses such as Artificial Intelligence, integrated honours programs, etc., which are often rare in newly established tribal universities.
• Establishment of health and counselling services for students.

Scholarship / Financial Aid

CTUAP provides/supports several types of financial assistance:

• Students are eligible to apply for state and central government scholarships, specifically for tribal, SC/ST, and other reserved categories.
• Merit-based scholarships for students with high CUET or academic performance; sometimes up to a 100% scholarship for eligible candidates.
• Assistance via national schemes through the National Scholarship Portal.

Important Links

The important links are tabulated below for direct information regarding admissions, notice, scores, etc.

Official Website		Click Here
Admissions		Click Here
Contact and Support		Click Here

Important Note:

• The applicants shall ensure that they have read and understood the eligibility criteria, qualification/ other conditions, and understand the minimum required subjects of the program opted of the respective university for CUET (UG) – 2025 examination.
• NTA or the respective university will not be under any circumstances held responsible for the selection of the subjects, opted program, or eligibility criteria/ conditions.
• The applicant shall ensure to select the language, domain-specific subjects and general test as per the respective university / programme.
• You are requested to visit the respective university website and confirm the eligibility criteria and other details.

Programme offered by Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh

S.No.	Degree	Programme/ Course Offered	Subjects	Eligibility for the Programme
1	Botany	“B.Sc. Botany (Honours/Honours with Research)”	Biology	A pass in 10 + 2 or equivalent examination with Botany / Biology as a subject from a recognized Board with at least 45% marks in aggregate for General, OBC and EWS categories or its equivalent on grading scale (40% marks or its equivalent on grading scale for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
2	Chemistry	“B.Sc. Chemistry(Honours/Honours with Research)”	Chemistry	A pass in 10 + 2 or equivalent examination with Chemistry as a subject from a recognized Board with at least 45% marks in aggregate for General, OBC and EWS categories or its equivalent on grading scale (40% marks or its equivalent on grading scale for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
3	Computer Science	“B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence(Honours/Honours with Research)”	Computer Science	A pass in 10 + 2 or equivalent examination with Mathematics as a subject or Computer Science with Mathematics from a recognized Board with at least 45% marks in aggregate for General, OBC and EWS categories or its equivalent on grading scale (40% marks or its equivalent on grading scale for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
4	Geology	“B.Sc. Geology (Honours/Honours with Research)”	Geology	A pass in 10 + 2 or equivalent examination in science stream with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology/Geology from a recognized Board with at least 45% marks in aggregate for General, OBC and EWS categories or its equivalent on grading scale (40% marks or its equivalent on grading scale for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
5	School of Management Studies	B.Com. Vocational	General Test	A pass in 10 + 2 or equivalent examination in any subject from a recognized Board with at least 45% marks in aggregate for General, OBC and EWS categories or its equivalent on grading scale (40% marks or its equivalent on grading scale for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
6	Tourism and Travel Management	“BBA Tourism and Travel Management (Honours/Honours with Research)”	Business Studies	A pass in 10 + 2 or equivalent examination in any subject from a recognized Board with at least 45% marks in aggregate for General, OBC and EWS categories or its equivalent on grading scale (40% marks or its equivalent on grading scale for SC/ST/PwD candidates).

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Disclaimer

The above information is provided for student guidance. For accurate and updated admission details, eligibility, and CUET subject combinations, please refer to the official AMU website:
https://www.amu.ac.in and the NTA CUET portal:
https://cuet.nta.nic.in

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