Best Engineering colleges in Andhra Pradesh 2026
361 Engineering colleges in Andhra Pradesh charge between ₹300 and ₹27 L 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.
Engineering colleges in Andhra Pradesh — at a glance
| Engineering colleges | 361 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹300 – ₹27 L |
| Government / Private | 39 / 322 |
| NIRF-ranked | 57 of 361 |
| Highest package reported | ₹3.13 Cr |
| Top rated | School of Planning and Architecture - [SPAV] |
Top 25 Engineering 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
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 -
3
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 -
4
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 -
5
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 -
6
SRM University
Amaravathi, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2017
9.7 Fees from ₹16.15 L Highest ₹46.37 L 104 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
Sri Venkateswara University - [SVU]
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 1954
9.7 Fees from ₹51,505 NIRF #151200 Highest ₹12 L 14 courses -
9
K L University - [KLU]
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 1980
9.6 Fees from ₹12.16 L NIRF #35 Highest ₹75 L 63 courses -
10
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 -
11
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University - [JNTUK]
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 1946
9.5 Fees from ₹3.5 L NIRF #101 168 courses -
12
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 -
13
Bharatiya Engineering Science & Technology Innovation University - [BESTIU]
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2019
9.5 Fees from ₹8 L Highest ₹8 L 36 courses -
14
University College of Engineering, JNTUK
Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2007
9.5 Fees from ₹1.8 L 4 courses -
15
Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 1959
9.4 Fees from ₹1.68 L NIRF #89 Highest ₹18 L 4 courses -
16
Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women - [SVECW]
Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2001
9.4 Fees from ₹4.2 L NIRF #201 Highest ₹46 L 5 courses -
17
Vishnu Institute of Technology - [VIT]
Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2008
9.4 Fees from ₹4.12 L Highest ₹44 L 3 courses -
18
Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences - [SVIMS]
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 1995
9.4 Fees from ₹3.67 L NIRF #38 17 courses -
19
Krishna University - [KU]
Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2008
9.4 Fees from ₹3.54 L 28 courses -
20
RVR and JC College of Engineering
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 1985
9.4 Fees from ₹4.2 L NIRF #201 Highest ₹46.38 L 5 courses -
21
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 -
22
GITAM
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 1980
9.3 Fees from ₹4.16 L NIRF #101 Highest ₹34 L 129 courses -
23
Dr. YSR Architecture and Fine Arts University
Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2020
9.1 Fees from ₹1.85 L 6 courses -
24
Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology, and Research
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh · Government · est. 2009
9.0 Fees from ₹3.7 L NIRF #80 Highest ₹44 L 20 courses -
25
JNTUA College of Engineering
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh · Private · est. 1946
8.9 Fees from ₹40,000 NIRF #151 Highest ₹11 L 5 courses
Showing 25 of 361. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 361 →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 ₹27 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 39 of these are government-run and 322 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. 57 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 Engineering colleges are there in Andhra Pradesh?
There are 361 Engineering colleges listed in Andhra Pradesh on this page, of which 39 are government and 322 are private.
What is the fee for Engineering colleges in Andhra Pradesh?
Published first-year fees range from ₹300 to ₹27 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Andhra Pradesh for Engineering?
School of Planning and Architecture - [SPAV] has the highest student rating among the Engineering colleges listed here, in Vijayawada.
What is the highest package from Engineering colleges in Andhra Pradesh?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹3.13 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.