Best colleges in Kadapa 2026
31 colleges in Kadapa charge between ₹12,500 and ₹66 L in the first year, and Dr. YSR Architecture and Fine Arts University is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Kadapa — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 31 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹12,500 – ₹66 L |
| Government / Private | 2 / 29 |
| NIRF-ranked | 3 of 31 |
| Highest package reported | ₹30 L |
| Top rated | Dr. YSR Architecture and Fine Arts University |
Which college in Kadapa is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 colleges in Kadapa compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. YSR Architecture and Fine Arts University Kadapa Kadapa | 9.1 | — | ₹1.85 L | — | Government |
| Balaji Institute of IT and Management Kadapa Kadapa | 8.9 | — | ₹70,200 | ₹1.8 L | Private |
| Fathima Institute of Medical Sciences Kadapa Kadapa | 8.5 | — | ₹66 L | — | Private |
| Yogi Vemana University Kadapa Kadapa | 8.3 | #151 | ₹12,500 | — | Private |
| AITS Kadapa Kadapa | 8.1 | — | ₹2.27 L | ₹30 L | Private |
| Annamacharya College of Pharmacy Kadapa Kadapa | 8.1 | — | ₹2.32 L | — | Private |
| Kandula Sreenivasa Reddy Memorial College of Engineering Kadapa Kadapa | 8 | #151 | ₹1 L | ₹5.4 L | Private |
| Annamacharya PG College of Computer Studies Kadapa Kadapa | 7.5 | — | ₹35,000 | ₹20 L | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 colleges in Kadapa
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1
Dr. YSR Architecture and Fine Arts University
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2020
9.1 Fees from ₹1.85 L 6 courses -
2
Balaji Institute of IT and Management
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2009
8.9 Fees from ₹70,200 Highest ₹1.8 L 5 courses -
3
Fathima Institute of Medical Sciences
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2007
8.5 Fees from ₹66 L 4 courses -
4
Yogi Vemana University - [YVU]
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2006
8.3 Fees from ₹12,500 NIRF #151 19 courses -
5
Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Sciences
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 1998
8.1 Fees from ₹2.27 L Highest ₹30 L 5 courses -
6
Annamacharya College of Pharmacy - [ANCP]
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2003
8.1 Fees from ₹2.32 L 6 courses -
7
Kandula Sreenivasa Reddy Memorial College of Engineering - [KSRMCE]
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 1980
8.0 Fees from ₹1 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹5.4 L 4 courses -
8
Annamacharya PG College of Computer Studies
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2001
7.5 Fees from ₹35,000 Highest ₹20 L 2 courses -
9
Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
7.1 Fees from ₹2.18 L Highest ₹6.5 L 4 courses -
10
KSRM COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 1995
6.9 Fees from ₹71,000 1 courses -
11
Kandula Obul Reddy Memorial College of Engineering - [KORMCE]
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2006
6.4 Fees from ₹1.6 L Highest ₹10.25 L 3 courses -
12
Sri Venkateswara Institute of Science and Technology - [SVIST]
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2007
6.3 Fees from ₹1.87 L Highest ₹8 L 4 courses -
13
Kandula Lakshumma Memorial College of Engineering for Women - [KLMCEW]
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
6.3 Fees from ₹1.6 L Highest ₹3.5 L 3 courses -
14
P. Rami Reddy Memorial College of Pharmacy
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 1997
6.1 Fees from ₹2.1 L 5 courses -
15
Vaagdevi Institute of Technology & Science - [VITS]
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2002
6.0 Fees from ₹1.6 L 1 courses -
16
Annamacharya College of Education
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2003
5.0 Fees from ₹12,500 3 courses -
17
JNTUA College of Engineering - [JNTUCEP]
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2006
3.7 Fees from ₹1.8 L 12 courses -
18
Raja Foundation College of Education
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2007
3.2 Fees from ₹16,500 1 courses -
19
Srinivasa Institute of Technology and Science - [SITS]
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2010
2.9 Fees from ₹3.54 L NIRF #251 4 courses -
20
Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies, RK Valley Idupulapaya Campus - [RGUKT]
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
2.3 Fees from ₹5.46 L Highest ₹20 L 5 courses -
21
Sri Sai Institute of Technology and Science - [SSITS]
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2001
2.1 Fees from ₹1.6 L Highest ₹4.2 L 5 courses -
22
Acharya College of Engineering - [ACE]
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
1.8 Fees from ₹1.72 L 3 courses -
23
Gouthami Institute of Technology and Management for Women - [GITAMW]
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2009
1.5 Fees from ₹1.6 L 3 courses -
24
Narayanadri Institute of Science & Technology - [NIST]
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2009
1.2 Fees from ₹3.32 L Highest ₹4.8 L 2 courses -
25
Sri Venkateswara College Of Engineering - [SVCE KADAPA]
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2005
Fees from ₹2.32 L Highest ₹7.5 L 2 courses
Showing 25 of 31. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 31 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Kadapa the published first-year fee runs from ₹12,500 to ₹66 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 2 of these are government-run and 29 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. 3 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 Kadapa?
There are 31 colleges listed in Kadapa on this page, of which 2 are government and 29 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Kadapa?
Published first-year fees range from ₹12,500 to ₹66 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Kadapa?
Dr. YSR Architecture and Fine Arts University has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Kadapa.
What is the highest package from colleges in Kadapa?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹30 L. Packages vary by course and year.