Best colleges in Visakhapatnam 2026
122 colleges in Visakhapatnam charge between ₹6,000 and ₹1.29 Cr in the first year, and Andhra University, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar College of law is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Visakhapatnam — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 122 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹6,000 – ₹1.29 Cr |
| Government / Private | 16 / 106 |
| NIRF-ranked | 17 of 122 |
| Highest package reported | ₹1.4 Cr |
| Top rated | Andhra University, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar College of law |
Top 25 colleges in Visakhapatnam
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1
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 -
2
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 -
3
GITAM School of Architecture - [GSA]
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2011
9.9 Fees from ₹14.5 L Highest ₹1.4 Cr 2 courses -
4
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University - [DSNLU]
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2008
9.8 Fees from ₹4.05 L NIRF #39 7 courses -
5
Andhra Medical College
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 1923
9.7 Fees from ₹80,000 61 courses -
6
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 -
7
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 -
8
GITAM School of Technology
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Government
9.6 Fees from ₹15.76 L Highest ₹34 L 40 courses -
9
Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 1996
9.5 Fees from ₹4.2 L NIRF #251 Highest ₹24 L 4 courses -
10
Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology & Sciences - [ANITS]
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2001
9.4 Fees from ₹3.36 L NIRF #251 Highest ₹12 L 4 courses -
11
GITAM
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 1980
9.3 Fees from ₹4.16 L NIRF #101 Highest ₹34 L 129 courses -
12
GITAM School of Science
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Government
9.0 Fees from ₹2.92 L Highest ₹1.4 Cr 42 courses -
13
GITAM Dental College & Hospital -[GDCH]
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2001
9.0 Fees from ₹10.12 L NIRF #33 9 courses -
14
Noble Institute of Science and Technology - [NIST]
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2001
9.0 Fees from ₹35,000 Highest ₹30.2 L 2 courses -
15
Gitam Institute of Medical Science & Research - [GIMSR]
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2015
9.0 Fees from ₹1.29 Cr Highest ₹1.4 Cr 9 courses -
16
AQJ Centre for PG Studies - [AQJPG]
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 1997
8.9 Fees from ₹35,000 Highest ₹9 L 2 courses -
17
GITAM School of Pharmacy
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2006
8.7 Fees from ₹7.51 L NIRF #33 Highest ₹1.4 Cr 11 courses -
18
Andhra University College of Engineering for Women - [AUCEW]
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 1946
8.7 Fees from ₹1.78 L Highest ₹13.4 L 8 courses -
19
NRI Institute of Medical Sciences - [NRIIMS]
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2012
8.6 Fees from ₹4.93 L 4 courses -
20
Imperial College of Hotel Management & Tourism
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2012
8.6 Fees from ₹58,050 5 courses -
21
Andhra University - [AU]
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 1926
8.5 Fees from ₹21.93 L NIRF #41 Highest ₹12 L 243 courses -
22
Vignan's Institute of Information Technology - [VIIT]
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2002
8.5 Fees from ₹2.75 L NIRF #201 Highest ₹37 L 4 courses -
23
Dr. Lankapalli Bullayya College
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 1973
8.4 Fees from ₹48,000 Highest ₹45 L 15 courses -
24
Andhra University, School of Distance Education
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 1972
8.3 Fees from ₹37,700 13 courses -
25
Vignan's Institute Of Engineering For Women
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
8.3 Fees from ₹2.12 L Highest ₹22 L 4 courses
Showing 25 of 122. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 122 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Visakhapatnam the published first-year fee runs from ₹6,000 to ₹1.29 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 16 of these are government-run and 106 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. 17 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 Visakhapatnam?
There are 122 colleges listed in Visakhapatnam on this page, of which 16 are government and 106 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Visakhapatnam?
Published first-year fees range from ₹6,000 to ₹1.29 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Visakhapatnam?
Andhra University, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar College of law has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Visakhapatnam.
What is the highest package from colleges in Visakhapatnam?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹1.4 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.