Best colleges in Andhra Pradesh 2026
776 colleges in Andhra Pradesh charge between ₹300 and ₹1.29 Cr in the first year, and School of Planning and Architecture - [SPAV] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Andhra Pradesh — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 776 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹300 – ₹1.29 Cr |
| Government / Private | 90 / 686 |
| NIRF-ranked | 93 of 776 |
| Highest package reported | ₹3.13 Cr |
| Top rated | School of Planning and Architecture - [SPAV] |
Top 25 colleges in Andhra Pradesh
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1
School of Planning and Architecture - [SPAV]
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2008
10.0 Fees from ₹4.8 L NIRF #19 14 courses -
2
Andhra University, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar College of law
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 1945
9.9 Fees from ₹60,000 NIRF #2025 6 courses -
3
IIT Tirupati - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITTP]
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2015
9.9 Fees from ₹8.82 L NIRF #151200 Highest ₹41.64 L 41 courses -
4
IIMV - Indian Institute of Management
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2015
9.9 Fees from ₹13.2 L NIRF #29 Highest ₹32.5 L 14 courses -
5
GITAM School of Architecture - [GSA]
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2011
9.9 Fees from ₹14.5 L Highest ₹1.4 Cr 2 courses -
6
National Institute of Technology - [NITAP]
Tadepalligudem, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2015
9.8 Fees from ₹5.45 L NIRF #201 Highest ₹44.1 L 57 courses -
7
Indian Institute of Information Technology Sri City - [IIIT]
Sri City, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2013
9.8 Fees from ₹18.03 L Highest ₹1.2 Cr 6 courses -
8
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University - [DSNLU]
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2008
9.8 Fees from ₹4.05 L NIRF #39 7 courses -
9
Andhra Medical College
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 1923
9.7 Fees from ₹80,000 61 courses -
10
GITAM School of Law
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2012
9.7 Fees from ₹7.3 L NIRF #38 Highest ₹1.4 Cr 6 courses -
11
State Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology - [SIHM]
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2009
9.7 Fees from ₹35,000 3 courses -
12
Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing - [IIITDM]
Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2015
9.7 Fees from ₹7.81 L Highest ₹22 L 21 courses -
13
IFMR Graduate School of Business - [IFMR GSB]
Sri City, Andhra Pradesh · Government
9.7 Fees from ₹18.7 L NIRF #60 Highest ₹21.32 L 9 courses -
14
SRM University
Amaravathi, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2017
9.7 Fees from ₹16.15 L Highest ₹46.37 L 104 courses -
15
Maris Stella College
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 1962
9.7 Fees from ₹17,976 14 courses -
16
Andhra Loyola College - [ALC]
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 1953
9.7 Fees from ₹70,000 NIRF #151200 Highest ₹3.42 L 37 courses -
17
VIT-AP School of Law - [VSL]
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2017
9.7 Fees from ₹8.1 L 5 courses -
18
Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy - [IIPE]
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2016
9.7 Fees from ₹6.47 L NIRF #201 Highest ₹20 L 4 courses -
19
Sri Venkateswara University - [SVU]
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 1954
9.7 Fees from ₹51,505 NIRF #151200 Highest ₹12 L 14 courses -
20
K L University - [KLU]
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 1980
9.6 Fees from ₹12.16 L NIRF #35 Highest ₹75 L 63 courses -
21
JKC College
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 1968
9.6 Fees from ₹82,650 Highest ₹20 L 8 courses -
22
Dr Ambedkar Global Law Institute
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 1991
9.6 Fees from ₹45,000 7 courses -
23
JNTUK University College of Engineering, Kakinada
East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 1946
9.6 Fees from ₹1.8 L NIRF #201 Highest ₹67 L 3 courses -
24
Sri Vijayanagar College of Law
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 1990
9.6 Fees from ₹58,500 5 courses -
25
Sri R.K.M. Law College
Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 1990
9.6 Fees from ₹40,500 3 courses
Showing 25 of 776. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 776 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Andhra Pradesh the published first-year fee runs from ₹300 to ₹1.29 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 90 of these are government-run and 686 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 93 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are there in Andhra Pradesh?
There are 776 colleges listed in Andhra Pradesh on this page, of which 90 are government and 686 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Andhra Pradesh?
Published first-year fees range from ₹300 to ₹1.29 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Andhra Pradesh?
School of Planning and Architecture - [SPAV] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Vijayawada.
What is the highest package from colleges in Andhra Pradesh?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹3.13 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.