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Last updated on March 25th, 2021 by user
NIT Andhra Pradesh was established in 2015-2016. It is amongst the new NITs managed under the ownership of the Government of India. Also, the institute has gained recognition as an Institute of National Importance.
- NIT Andhra Pradesh location is west Godavari district of AP.
- The institute has two main campuses namely, Sri Vasavi Engineering College, Pedatadepalli and Akula Gopayya Engineering College, Prathipadu.
- Tadepalligudem is well connected by direct train services to all the major cities across the country including Chennai, Vijayawada, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Visakhapatnam, etc.
- NIT Andhra Pradesh placements in the last academic year registered significant growth.
- The students aiming to pursue B.Tech, MS (By Research), and PhD courses prefer this institute.
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NIT Andhra Pradesh: Highlights
| Official Website | www.nitandhra.ac.in |
| Established | 2015 |
| Placement rate: 2019-20 | More than 90% |
| Type of Programs | BTech, MS and PhD |
| Admission Criteria | JEE Main, GATE, etc. |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Mode of education | Regular, Part-time |
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NIT Andhra Pradesh: B.Tech Admissions via JEE Main
Admissions for B.Tech programs offered at NIT Andhra Pradesh are granted according to the applicant’s overall performance in the JEE Main exam. JoSAA Counselling will also be conducted to shortlist the candidates. Total intake for B.Tech courses is 480.
B. Tech Courses Offered at NIT-AP
B.Tech is the flagship course at NIT ANdhra Pradesh. The B.Tech program is offered in 8 specializations.
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
In addition to allowing students to pursue undergraduate courses (B.Tech) in eight engineering departments, the institute also offers MS (by research) and PhD in several engineering specialisations.
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Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech Courses
- The candidates who want to do the B.Tech course at NIT Andhra Pradesh must take JEE Main exam. They need to get a minimum of 75% marks at 10+2 level. For SC/ST students, the minimum aggregate is 65%.
- However, for 2021 admissions, candidates are only required to pass Class XII.
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NIT Andhra Pradesh Cut Offs For Top B.Tech Courses
The applicants who want to apply for a B.Tech course at NIT Andhra Pradesh must go through the last year cutoff of JEE Main. The NIT Andhra Pradesh cut off ranks 2020 (general category) for admission into B. Tech courses are mentioned below:
| B.Tech Specialisation | Opening Ranks | Closing Ranks |
| Bio Technology | 41418 | 46843 |
| Chemical Engineering | 37052 | 40462 |
| Civil Engineering | 36221 | 43098 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5223 | 16653 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 20783 | 32683 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 17629 | 26069 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 27290 | 35842 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 44567 | 47207 |
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Academics at NIT-AP During COVID-19
In a major incentive for the students whose studies are affected amid the lockdown and coronavirus pandemic, NIT Andhra Pradesh has decided to promote students to the next level by checking their performance through NIT examinations.
- The exams of 25 marks were conducted online during the lockdown.
- According to NIT Director CSP Rao, the online exams were conducted with a new test formula using modern technology so there are no chances of cheating in the examinations.
- The students who were not able to attend the online examinations will be given an opportunity to write the examination for 50 marks, once the institute reopens post the lockdown.
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Why Should You Choose NIT Andhra Pradesh?
The National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh or NIT-AP is 31st institution among the chain of NITs which was initiated by the Government of India. INR 400 crores were sanctioned by HEFA / MHRD for the infrastructure and development at NIT-AP.
- The institute has aimed at creating a conducive environment to carry cutting-edge research in various areas and impart new knowledge to the students.
- Many scholarships and awards are made available for the students studying UG, PG and PhD courses.
The points given above are just a few of many reasons to join NIT-AP. The college has 32+ classrooms and more than 10 laboratories. Other central facilities such as a library, computer centre, research facilities etc help the students and faculty members to educate in a collaborative manner. Read
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NIT Andhra Pradesh Cut Off For B.Tech Specializations
Opening and closing ranks for 2021 admissions have not been released yet. Students can check the cut off for 2020. NIT Andhra Pradesh cut off 2020 are tabulated below:
Computer Science and Engineering
| Category | Opening Ranks | Closing Ranks |
| General | 5223 | 16653 |
| OBC | 3946 | 5496 |
| SC | 1648 | 2924 |
| ST | 825 | 1242 |
Electronics & Communication Engineering
| Category | Opening Ranks | Closing Ranks |
| General | 17629 | 26069 |
| OBC | 6314 | 7682 |
| SC | 3735 | 4355 |
| ST | 1321 | 1710 |
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Mechanical Engineering
| Category | Opening Ranks | Closing Ranks |
| General | 27290 | 35842 |
| OBC | 9739 | 11272 |
| SC | 3829 | 5708 |
| ST | 1833 | 1880 |
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
| Category | Opening Ranks | Closing Ranks |
| General | 20783 | 32683 |
| OBC | 8293 | 10014 |
| SC | 4642 | 5874 |
| ST | 1340 | 1476 |
Civil Engineering
| Category | Opening Ranks | Closing Ranks |
| General | 36221 | 43098 |
| OBC | 11307 | 13080 |
| SC | 4431 | 6351 |
| ST | 947 | 1638 |
Chemical Engineering
| Category | Opening Ranks | Closing Ranks |
| General | 37052 | 40462 |
| OBC | 11203 | 13458 |
| SC | 6417 | 6451 |
| ST | 2136 | 2136 |
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Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
| Category | Opening Ranks | Closing Ranks |
| General | 44567 | 47207 |
| OBC | 13988 | 14902 |
| SC | 7615 | 8450 |
| ST | 2147 | 2400 |
Biotechnology
| Category | Opening Ranks | Closing Ranks |
| General | 41418 | 46843 |
| OBC | 13592 | 14212 |
| SC | 6978 | 7715 |
| ST | 2401 | 2401 |
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NIT Andhra Pradesh Reservations
National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh follows the reservation criteria mentioned by the government of India. Joint Seat Allocation Authority publishes the seat matrix for the several institutions for the academic year at its official website. The seat reservation criteria are as per JoSAA Rules and Government of India laws. 50% of the total seats are booked for the candidates from the state of Andhra Pradesh while the remaining seats are for the candidates from other states. Other than this, the reservation criteria at NIT-AP is given below-
| Category | Seat Reservation |
| OBC Candidates (Non- Creamy Layer) | 27% |
| SC Candidates | 15% |
| ST Candidates | 7.5% |
| EWS | 10% |
| PwD Candidates (Cross-category) | 5% |
NIT-AP also has reservations for female candidates to promote girl child education. Out of 480 seats, 90 seats are reserved for female candidates. Excluding this, 6 supernumerary female seats are also available. Check
Faculty at NIT Andhra Pradesh
NIT Andhra Pradesh has almost 30 regular faculties that look after streamlining the education and teaching process at the institute. The NIT Andhra Pradesh faculty includes a team of qualified professors, associate professors, assistant professors, and teaching members.
- Currently, various faculty members are working on a total of 5 research projects.
- The amount of grant provided for research at NIT-AP is INR 149.38 lakhs.
- Faculty members of NIT Andhra have won accolades in reputed national awards.
- Along with regular faculty members and ad hoc faculties, there are a total of 93 faculty members at NIT-AP.
- Comparing the number of students and faculty members, faculty to students ratio comes around 1:13 which shows the college has a limited intake of students. This engages teachers’ focus on weak students as well.
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Various Facilities Offered at NIT Andhra Pradesh
National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh is a recently established college. The campus of college is still under development. However, with regular investment from the government, the college has been able to set up infrastructure in its main campus.
- Hostel –
- The institute offers 100% accommodation to all the students.
- All the rooms inside the hostels are fully furnished and offer the best facilities to all the residents.
- Library –
- The library at NIT AP has a good collection of books, e-books, online journals, and online/digital reading material.
- Students and staff at the campus are allowed to use the library facility for academic and research purposes.
- Sports –
- Students can take part in many sports activities that are arranged at the campus.
- The NIT Andhra Pradesh campus has spacious sports grounds and equipment for various outdoor games.
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NIT Andhra Pradesh Placements
The placements at NIT Andhra Pradesh witnessed phenomenal success, recruiters from different sectors took part in the placement drive held at the institute. In the last academic year, more than 200 students got placed through NIT Andhra Pradesh placements in renowned companies. Some of the top and well-established companies that took part in NIT AP placements in 2020 include Accenture, Amazon, Deloitte, TCS, SAP among others.
NIT Andhra Pradesh Recruitment Highlights 2020
| Number of Students Placed | 210 |
| No. of Recruiters | 37 |
| Placement Percentage | 60.6% |
| Highest CTC Offered | INR 16 LPA |
| Lowest CTC Offered | INR 3.6 LPA |
| Average CTC Offered | INR 6.89 LPA |
- The placements at NIT Andhra Pradesh witnessed phenomenal success, recruiters from different sectors took part in the placement drive held at the institute.
- Around 22 companies participated in the placement drive.
- Leading recruiters that took part in the placement drive include Tata Limited, Just Dial, Medha Servo Drive, Shriram Group, TATA Consultancy Services, etc.
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NIT Andhra Pradesh Scholarships
NIT Andhra Pradesh does not grant any direct scholarships to students. However, the college has an SC/ST Cell to help students avail financial assistance. Among various scholarships, Rajshri Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship is for the SC/ST students. This scholarship is offered by the government of Maharashtra, under this scholarship, all tuition fee will be waived off for the qualifying students. Some other important scholarships in which NIT-AP assists students are-
- National Scholarship Portal – The scholarship provided directly by the central government to students with a weak financial background or students coming from minority communities. Full reimbursement of tuition fee is available through these scholarships.
- Government of Andhra Pradesh ePass – The scholarships provided by the Andhra government to all the eligible students.
- Government of Telangana ePass – Students of Telangana can avail scholarships through this portal and avail reimbursement of complete tuition fees and other charges to be paid at NIT-AP.
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NIT Andhra Pradesh Fee Structure For B.Tech Courses
NIT Andhra Pradesh fees for B.Tech and other famous courses is mentioned below-
| Type | Open & OBC |
| Tuition Fee/sem | 62,500 |
| One Time Fees | 21,700 |
| Hostel Room Rent | 10,000 |
| Mess Charges | 17,500 |
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- One Time Fees (During Admission) also includes a security deposit of INR 6,000
- The total of above will be adjusted from seat acceptance fees paid during JoSAA Counselling.
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NIT Andhra Pradesh FAQs
Answer: As per previous year cut offs, you can get admission in Computer Science Engineering with 10,000 rank.
Answer: NIT Warangal is the mentor institute of NIT Andhra Pradesh.
Ans: Admissions here are granted based on the All India Rank obtained at JEE (Mains) examination through the JoSAA counseling procedure.
Ans: The admission criteria here is the same as that of other NITs. JEE Main participation and 12th passing certificate is bare minimum to be eligible for admission to NIT AP.
Ans: B.Tech courses are offered in 8 engineering branches having a total intake of 480 seats. Branches intake ranges from 30 to 90 students.
Ans: Yes, in each B.Tech branch, 50% of total seats are reserved for home state students while the rest of the seats (50%) are reserved for students coming from other states.
Ans: Yes, the institute has a total of 50 B.Tech seats in five different branches (including ECE, EEE, Mech, Civil, and CSE) under Study in India Program.
