Complete guide to NIT Andhra Pradesh — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh (NIT Andhra Pradesh) is one of India's newest NITs, established in 2015 and located in Tadepalligudem in West Godavari district — a prosperous agricultural and commercial town set in the lush Godavari river delta, one of India's most fertile and historically rich regions. NIT Andhra Pradesh is Andhra Pradesh's dedicated NIT, distinct from NIT Warangal (which serves Telangana), and is rapidly building its academic programmes and industry connections.
NIT Andhra Pradesh operates from its Tadepalligudem campus, offering B.Tech, M.Tech, and PhD programmes across 6 core engineering departments — Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, and Chemical Engineering. As one of India's newest NITs, it benefits from growing government investment in infrastructure and faculty, and is steadily improving its placement outreach particularly in Hyderabad's tech ecosystem.
Andhra Pradesh's rapidly growing IT sector — anchored in Hyderabad but expanding across Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Amaravati — creates an improving placement pipeline for NIT AP students. The state government's aggressive industrial promotion, the Amaravati greenfield capital project, and the expanding Vizag IT corridor all create opportunities for engineering graduates that are improving year-on-year.
NIT Andhra Pradesh's research focuses on Godavari delta hydrology and water resources, coastal engineering for the Bay of Bengal shoreline, chemical engineering for AP's petrochemical and fertiliser industries (HPCL Visakh, RIL, Nagarjuna Fertilizers), NLP for Telugu (one of India's most widely spoken classical languages), and agricultural engineering for the delta's rice-growing economy. DST and SERB grants support active research projects.
For 2026 admissions, NIT Andhra Pradesh offers a genuine NIT credential in one of South India's most dynamic states, with improving placements driven by AP's IT and manufacturing growth, accessible cutoffs relative to other AP engineering colleges, and a distinctive Godavari delta campus location in one of India's most agriculturally and historically significant regions.
NIT Andhra Pradesh holds strong positions in both national and international rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of all major rankings for 2024–2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | Emerging (not yet ranked) |
| NIRF | Overall | Emerging (not yet ranked) |
| Outlook India | Engineering | Emerging NIT |
| India Today | Engineering (Govt.) | Emerging NIT |
| The Week | Engineering | Emerging NIT |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings | Overall | Not yet ranked |
| QS Asia Rankings | Overall | Not yet ranked |
| Times Higher Education | Overall | Not yet ranked |
| SCImago Institutions Rankings | Research | Not yet ranked |
| US News Best Global Universities | Engineering | Not yet ranked |
NIT Andhra Pradesh offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 6 academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | YES | — | YES |
| Electrical Engineering | YES | — | YES |
| Mechanical Engineering | YES | — | YES |
| Civil Engineering | YES | — | YES |
| Chemical Engineering | YES | — | YES |
The fee structure at NIT Andhra Pradesh is government-regulated. Below is a detailed breakdown for B.Tech students for 2025–26. All amounts are approximate and subject to revision.
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per semester) | ₹62,500 |
| Examination Fee | ₹700 |
| Registration / Enrolment Fee | ₹800 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester) | ₹5,500 |
| Mess Charges (per semester, approx.) | ₹14,500 |
| Medical & Insurance | ₹1,000 |
| Students' Activity Fee | ₹1,200 |
| Total per Year (2025–26, approx.) | ₹1,71,400 |
| Total 4-Year B.Tech Cost (approx.) | ₹6,85,600 |
SC/ST students are fully exempt from tuition fees under MoE guidelines; only non-academic charges apply.
Students with family income below ₹1 lakh/year qualify for a full tuition fee waiver under the NIT scholarship scheme.
Students with income between ₹1–5 lakh/year are eligible for a two-thirds tuition fee waiver.
PwD students with ≥40% disability receive full tuition fee remission irrespective of family income.
M.Tech: ~₹18,000–20,000 per semester tuition. GATE-qualified students receive HTRA stipend of ₹12,400/month as Teaching Assistants.
PhD: Minimal or no tuition fees. Monthly fellowships range from ₹31,000–₹58,000/month under JRF/SRF schemes.
The table below shows the official Round 6 JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for NIT Andhra Pradesh B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 40,200 | 19,900 | 9,750 | 4,780 |
| ECE | 57,800 | 28,600 | 14,000 | 6,870 |
| EE | 70,400 | 34,900 | 17,100 | 8,390 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 80,600 | 39,900 | 19,600 | 9,610 |
| Civil Engineering | 87,400 | 43,300 | 21,200 | 10,410 |
| Chemical Engineering | 76,200 | 37,700 | 18,500 | 9,080 |
| CSE (AP HS quota) | 9,800 | 4,850 | 2,380 | 1,168 |
| ECE (AP HS quota) | 15,600 | 7,730 | 3,790 | 1,860 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General (Other State)
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General (Home State)
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General (Other State)
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT / Software | 138 | ₹9.8L |
| Core Engineering | 65 | ₹6.5L |
| BFSI / FinTech | 28 | ₹10.2L |
| Consulting | 18 | ₹12.5L |
| E-Commerce / Product | 22 | ₹14.8L |
| Pharma / Petrochem | 14 | ₹7.5L |
| PSU / Government | 8 | ₹8.2L |
| Research & Higher Studies | 20 | — |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹12.8L | 80% |
| ECE | ₹9.2L | 66% |
| EE | ₹7.2L | 55% |
| Mechanical | ₹6.0L | 46% |
| Civil | ₹5.5L | 42% |
| Chemical | ₹7.8L | 60% |
| M.Tech CSE | ₹11.5L | 74% |
| Overall | ₹7.8L | 62% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹7.8L | ₹24 L | 70 |
| 2022–23 | ₹7.1L | ₹20 L | 60 |
| 2021–22 | ₹6.4L | ₹15 L | 50 |
| 2020–21 | ₹5.7L | ₹12 L | 40 |
| 2019–20 | ₹5.0L | ₹9 L | 30 |
NIT Andhra Pradesh's 200-acre campus is set in Tadepalligudem in West Godavari district — a prosperous delta town in the heart of the fertile Godavari river plains of coastal Andhra Pradesh. The campus is surrounded by the lush agricultural landscape of the Godavari delta — paddy fields, coconut groves, and the broader sweep of one of India's most fertile river deltas. The Godavari river flows approximately 20 km south of the campus, and the Bay of Bengal coast is about 80 km to the east. Hyderabad (280 km) and Vijayawada (100 km) are the nearest major cities, with improving road and rail connectivity.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. NIT Andhra Pradesh has 5 hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hostel-1 (Godavari) | Boys | 300+ |
| 02 | Hostel-2 (Krishna) | Boys | 280+ |
| 03 | Hostel-3 (Tungabhadra) | Boys | 260+ |
| 04 | Hostel-4 (Saraswati) | Girls | 280+ |
| 05 | PG & PhD Hostel | PG / PhD | 110+ |
NIT Andhra Pradesh's research programme focuses on the Godavari delta's water resources, AP's petrochemical and fertiliser sector, coastal engineering for the Bay of Bengal shoreline, Telugu language NLP, and agricultural engineering for the delta's rice and aquaculture economy. Active collaborations with HPCL, Nagarjuna Fertilizers, and APSFL support sponsored research. DST and SERB grants fund projects in renewable energy, structural engineering for seismic zones, and smart irrigation systems for the Godavari delta.
NIT Andhra Pradesh's Startup Cell is building its entrepreneurship ecosystem with a focus on AP's distinctive opportunities — agri-tech for the Godavari delta's rice and aquaculture sectors, digital services for Amaravati's emerging capital city, Tamil and Telugu language EdTech, and supply-chain tech for AP's aquaculture and spice exports.
The E-Cell at NIT Andhra Pradesh runs ideation workshops, mentor connect sessions with Hyderabad and Vijayawada-based entrepreneurs, and annual startup events. The AP government's Start-AP initiative and the expanding Vijayawada-Amaravati tech corridor are creating improving opportunities for student entrepreneurs, with the institute building connections to the state's startup support network.
NIT Andhra Pradesh provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Institute Merit Scholarship | Top 10% students by CGPA per branch | ₹2,000/month for one academic year |
| MoE NIT Fee Waiver (Full) | Family income < ₹1 lakh/year | Full tuition fee waiver |
| MoE NIT Fee Waiver (Partial) | Family income ₹1–5 lakh/year | Two-thirds tuition fee waiver |
| SC/ST Scholarship | SC/ST students with family income < ₹2.5 lakh/year | Full tuition fee + ₹250/month maintenance |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Female students, family income < ₹8 lakh/year, first girl child | ₹50,000/year |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship (PwD) | Students with ≥40% disability | ₹50,000/year |
| INSPIRE Scholarship (DST) | Top 1% in Class XII in science stream | ₹80,000/year |
| AP State Merit Scholarship | Domicile of AP; merit-based criteria | ₹12,000/year |
| Petrochemical Industry Fellowship | Chemical/Mechanical students; AP industry-sponsored; merit-based | ₹8,000–₹15,000/month + PPO opportunity |
| NITANP Financial Aid | Demonstrated financial hardship; institute welfare committee assessment | Partial/full mess fee waiver |
National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh
Tadepalligudem, Andhra Pradesh – 534101
India
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