Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada- Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Placement, Ranking

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Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada stands as a premier public state university, established in 2008, evolving from a 1946 legacy. Located in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, its sprawling 110-acre campus is a hub for academic excellence. Accredited with NAAC 'A+' grade, JNTUK offers diverse undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, particularly strong in engineering. The university has been consistently ranked among India's top engineering institutions by NIRF.

Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh

More about JNTUK Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Placement, Ranking

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada is widely recognized for its robust technical education and research contributions in Andhra Pradesh. Founded in 2008 as a state public university, it carries forward the rich legacy of the erstwhile College of Engineering, Vizagpatnam, established in 1946. Situated on a sprawling 110-acre green campus in Kakinada, JNTUK is accredited with an 'A+' grade by NAAC, underscoring its commitment to quality education. The university consistently features in the 101-150 band of the NIRF Engineering rankings, solidifying its position as a leading institution. JNTUK offers a comprehensive array of more than 200 undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines, including Civil, Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical, Petroleum Technology, and Petro Chemical Engineering. Beyond engineering, the university hosts specialized schools focusing on Management Studies, Spatial Information Technology, Health Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Biotechnology, ensuring a broad academic spectrum. The institution emphasizes a conducive learning environment, supported by a faculty-to-student ratio of 1:20 and highly qualified faculty members. Modern infrastructure, well-equipped laboratories, a vast central library, and dedicated hostel facilities enhance the student experience. JNTUK also fosters global exposure through international collaborations, including integrated master's degree programs with Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, and U.S. Flight Academy, United States. For admissions, JNTUK accepts scores from state and national-level entrance examinations like AP EAMCET, JEE Main, GATE, AP PGECET, and AP ICET. The university boasts a dedicated placement cell that facilitates strong career outcomes for its graduates. As per recent reports, the median salary offered for undergraduate students during placements is around 7 Lakhs Per Annum, reflecting the institution's success in preparing students for the industry.

Campus Area (Acres)

110

Estd. Year

2008

Total Faculty Members

247

Accreditations

National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

University Grants Commission (UGC)

QS	#651-700 Asia(2024)
NIRF	#151-200 Overall(2023) #101-150 Engineering(2024)
Other Recognitions	#Trusted Academic Partner Wipro Ltd Accreditation #First in the state and fourteenth in the Country TEQIP Phase I Utilization #Three faculty members State Teachers Awards(2023) #A grade Tata Consultancy Services Accreditation #JNTUK Registrar Prof L. Sumalatha Top 100 Global Powerful Women in Research Excellence(2024) #Winner Asia Pacific Regional Outstanding Student Chapter Award(2025)
ARIIA	#Band-Promising Government Technical University & Deemed to be University(2021)

JNTUK Courses and Fees 2025

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada offers 5 program(s).

MCA

Tuition Fee

₹60,000 per year

Duration

2 years

Specializations

General

Scholarships Available

Ph.D.

PhD

Tuition Fee

₹25,000 per year

Duration

3 years

Specializations

Civil EngineeringComputer Science and EngineeringElectronics and Communication EngineeringElectrical and Electronics Engineering+10

Scholarships Available

B.Tech

Tuition Fee

₹1,20,000 per year

Duration

4 years

Specializations

Civil EngineeringComputer Science and EngineeringElectronics and Communication EngineeringElectrical and Electronics Engineering+3

Scholarships Available

MBA

Tuition Fee

₹60,000 per year

Duration

2 years

Specializations

FinanceHuman ResourcesMarketingSystems

Scholarships Available

Admission Criteria for programs at JNTUK

Explore comprehensive admission criteria for all courses and programs offered at JNTUK, including eligibility requirements, entrance exams, and seat intake details.

Degree	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam
MCA	-	2 years	-	Bachelor''s degree of minimum 3 years duration in any discipline from a recognized university with Mathematics as one of the subjects at 10+2 level or at Graduation level, with a minimum aggregate percentage (typically 50% for General category, 45% for Reserved categories). Valid AP ICET rank.	AP ICET
Ph.D.	Civil Engineering Computer Science and Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Petrochemical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Information Technology Management Studies Mathematics Physics Chemistry Environmental Science	3 years	-	Master''s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university, with a minimum aggregate percentage (typically 55% for General category, 50% for Reserved categories). Qualify for JNTUK Research Entrance Test (RET) and interview. UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, or GATE qualified candidates may be exempted from the written test.	JNTUK Research Entrance Test (RET) UGC-NET CSIR-NET GATE
B.Tech	Civil Engineering Computer Science and Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering Petrochemical Engineering Information Technology	4 years	-	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics from a recognized board, with a minimum aggregate percentage (typically 45% for General category, 40% for Reserved categories).	AP EAPCET (formerly EAMCET)
MBA	Finance Human Resources Marketing Systems	2 years	-	Bachelor''s degree of minimum 3 years duration in any discipline from a recognized university, with a minimum aggregate percentage (typically 50% for General category, 45% for Reserved categories). Valid AP ICET rank.	AP ICET
M.Tech	Structural Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Environmental Engineering Transportation Engineering Computer Science Software Engineering VLSI Design Digital Electronics and Communication Systems Embedded Systems Power Systems Power Electronics Control Systems Machine Design CAD/CAM Thermal Engineering Production Engineering Chemical Engineering Petrochemical Engineering Materials Engineering Information Technology	2 years	-	Bachelor of Engineering or Technology (B.E./B.Tech) in a relevant discipline from a recognized university, with a minimum aggregate percentage (typically 50% for General category, 45% for Reserved categories). Valid GATE score or AP PGECET rank.	GATE AP PGECET

Degree	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam
MCA	-	2 years	-	Bachelor''s degree of minimum 3 years duration in any discipline from a recognized university with Mathematics as one of the subjects at 10+2 level or at Graduation level, with a minimum aggregate percentage (typically 50% for General category, 45% for Reserved categories). Valid AP ICET rank.	AP ICET
Ph.D.	Civil Engineering Computer Science and Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Petrochemical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Information Technology Management Studies Mathematics Physics Chemistry Environmental Science	3 years	-	Master''s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university, with a minimum aggregate percentage (typically 55% for General category, 50% for Reserved categories). Qualify for JNTUK Research Entrance Test (RET) and interview. UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, or GATE qualified candidates may be exempted from the written test.	JNTUK Research Entrance Test (RET) UGC-NET CSIR-NET GATE
B.Tech	Civil Engineering Computer Science and Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering Petrochemical Engineering Information Technology	4 years	-	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics from a recognized board, with a minimum aggregate percentage (typically 45% for General category, 40% for Reserved categories).	AP EAPCET (formerly EAMCET)
MBA	Finance Human Resources Marketing Systems	2 years	-	Bachelor''s degree of minimum 3 years duration in any discipline from a recognized university, with a minimum aggregate percentage (typically 50% for General category, 45% for Reserved categories). Valid AP ICET rank.	AP ICET
M.Tech	Structural Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Environmental Engineering Transportation Engineering Computer Science Software Engineering VLSI Design Digital Electronics and Communication Systems Embedded Systems Power Systems Power Electronics Control Systems Machine Design CAD/CAM Thermal Engineering Production Engineering Chemical Engineering Petrochemical Engineering Materials Engineering Information Technology	2 years	-	Bachelor of Engineering or Technology (B.E./B.Tech) in a relevant discipline from a recognized university, with a minimum aggregate percentage (typically 50% for General category, 45% for Reserved categories). Valid GATE score or AP PGECET rank.	GATE AP PGECET