Central University of Andhra Pradesh is located in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. The university offers a variety of undergraduate courses for students. It provides 44 courses with over 15 specialisations spanning fields such as machine learning, clinical psychology, botany, chemistry, and more. The fee structure generally ranges from Rs. 44,000 to Rs. 48,000. The university has consistently upheld its academic standards.
Short Details
The following are brief details about the university.
| Feature | Detail |
| Name | Central University of Andhra Pradesh (CUAP) |
| Established | 2018 (under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014) |
| Location | Janthaluru village, B.K. Samudram mandal, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh |
| Chancellor | Dr. Shankar Acharya (Policy Economist, former Chief Economic Adviser of India) |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. S. A. Kori |
| Motto | Vidya Dadati Vinayam (“Education gives humility”) |
| Courses Offered | 9 UG, 17 PG, 6 PhD, 15 Diploma programmes |
| Student Body | 1,600 students (from 23 states across India) |
| No. of Seats | 262 |
| Campus | Transit campuses operational; main site at Janthaluru, Rayalaseema region |
| Affiliation | Central University under Government of India; UGC recognized; President of India is the Visitor |
| Official Website | https://cuap.ac.in/ |
Eligibility Criteria
- Undergraduate (UG) Courses:
The candidates must have passed the 12th grade with minimum 55% from a recognised board. Additionally, admission is usually through CUET (Common University Entrance Test). - Postgraduate (PG) Courses:
For PG Courses, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 55% - PhD Programmes:
For a Master’s degree in the concerned subject, candidates must have at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories).
Admission Process- Step By Step
The admission process can be done through the online portal. The candidates must visit the official website. The steps are given below-
1. An application must be submitted for CUET (UG or PG courses) through the official NTA website.
2. The second step is regarding the entrance test i.e. students must appear for the CUET exam.
3. Based on the CUET scores, counselling will be decided and the shortlisted candidates must submit the documents and complete the admissions process at CUAP.
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
The university offers scholarships and financial assistance to underprivileged students.
- National Scholarships: Students are eligible for government schemes like Post-Matric Scholarships, National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students (NFST), and Merit-cum-Means Scholarships.
- State & Central Schemes: Andhra Pradesh government scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/Minority students apply.
- UGC/Research Fellowships: For PhD students with JRF/NET qualifications.
(CUAP itself does not yet have a large university-specific scholarship program, but students benefit from these central and state schemes.)
Important Links
Find all the important links for direct information
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Admissions | Click Here |
| Contact | Click Here |
| Recruitment Details | 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(s) offered by university
| S.No. | Degree | Programme/ Course Offered | Subjects | Eligibility for the Programme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | “School of Vocational Studies and Skill Development B.Sc. “ | B.Sc. in Retail Management and IT | General Test | 10+2 level of education (Intermediate/CBSE/ICSE/HSC or equivalent in Science/Arts/Commerce/ other streams with 50% aggregate marks. |
| 2 | Bachelor of Arts | B.A. (Hons) Political Science | General Test | 10+2 level of education (Intermediate/CBSE/ICSE/HSC or equivalent in Science/Arts/Commerce/ other streams with 50 percent aggregate marks. |
| 3 | Bachelor of Business Administration | Bachelor of Business Administration | General Test | 10+2 level of education (Intermediate/CBSE/ICSE/HSC or equivalent in Science/Arts/Commerce/ other streams with 50% aggregate marks. |
| 4 | Bachelor of Science | B.Sc. (Hons) Economics | General Test | 10+2 level of education (Intermediate /CBSE/ICSE/HSC or equivalent in Science / Arts / Commerce / Other streams with Mathematics as one of the subjects with 50% aggregate marks. |
| 5 | School of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences B. Sc (Hons) | BSc (Hons) Psychology | General Test | 10+2 level of education (Intermediate/PUC/CBSE/ICSE/HSC or equivalent in Science/Arts/Commerce/ other streams) with 50% aggregate marks. |
| 6 | School of Commerce and Management B. Com | B. Com (Hons) | General Test | 10+2 level of education (Intermediate/PUC/CBSE/ICSE/HSC or equivalent in Science/Arts/Commerce/ other streams) with 50% aggregate marks. |
| 7 | School of Interdisciplinary and Applied Sciences B. Sc (Hons) | BSc (Hons) Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence | General Test | 10+2 level of education (Intermediate /PUC/CBSE/ICSE/HSC or equivalent in Science / Arts / Commerce / Other streams) with Mathematics as one of the subjects with 50% aggregate marks. |
| 8 | School of Languages B.A. (Hons) | BA (Hons) English | General Test | 10+2 level of education (Intermediate/PUC/CBSE/ICSE/HSC or equivalent in Science/Arts/Commerce/ other streams) with 50% aggregate marks. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ans. Yes, CUAP is a Central University, funded and managed by the Government of India, and recognized by the UGC.
Ans. The process to get admission into CUAP is only through the CUET scores for UG courses, and for the Ph.D. admission, it is mainly through the CUET-PG, NET and JRF.
Ans. The university provides a wide range of UG, PG, PhD, and diploma courses in different disciplines like humanities, social sciences, sciences, and management.
Ans. Yes, CUAP provides hostel facilities for both boys and girls at its Transit Campus-II in Anantapur.
Ans. Yes, CUAP offer financial assistance and scholarships to the students. Also, they can apply for central and state scholarships and for the fellowship research scholars.
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
We are not the official CUET or AMU website. Our goal is to simplify and compile information for easy access.
