Best colleges in Kakinada 2026
13 colleges in Kakinada charge between ₹14,100 and ₹23.68 L in the first year, and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University - [JNTUK] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Kakinada — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 13 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹14,100 – ₹23.68 L |
| Government / Private | 4 / 9 |
| NIRF-ranked | 1 of 13 |
| Highest package reported | ₹72 L |
| Top rated | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University - [JNTUK] |
Top 13 colleges in Kakinada
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1
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University - [JNTUK]
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 1946
9.5 Fees from ₹3.5 L NIRF #101 168 courses -
2
Ranga Raya Medical College
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 1958
9.5 Fees from ₹75,000 8 courses -
3
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade - [IIFT]
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2018
9.1 Fees from ₹23.68 L Highest ₹72 L 4 courses -
4
Aditya Degree College
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 1998
7.4 Fees from ₹45,000 Highest ₹13.5 L 8 courses -
5
Raja Ratna Kakinada Institute of Technological Sciences - [KITS], Ramachandrapuram
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
6.5 Fees from ₹1 L 4 courses -
6
Williams College of Education
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2007
3.2 Fees from ₹40,000 1 courses -
7
Chaitanya Institute of Science and Technology
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2005
2.1 Fees from ₹1.6 L 6 courses -
8
Sanjeev College of Arts And Science
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2002
1.7 Fees from ₹36,000 8 courses -
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Pydah College of Pharmacy
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2007
Fees from ₹1.52 L 5 courses -
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Andhra Polytechnic College - [APC]
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 1946
Fees from ₹14,100 1 courses -
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Aditya University Powered by Sunstone
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2016
Fees from ₹3.4 L 2 courses
Showing 13 of 13. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 13 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Kakinada the published first-year fee runs from ₹14,100 to ₹23.68 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 4 of these are government-run and 9 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. 1 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 Kakinada?
There are 13 colleges listed in Kakinada on this page, of which 4 are government and 9 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Kakinada?
Published first-year fees range from ₹14,100 to ₹23.68 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Kakinada?
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University - [JNTUK] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Kakinada.
What is the highest package from colleges in Kakinada?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹72 L. Packages vary by course and year.