Krishna University is a state university at Rudravaram, near Machilipatnam in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, established in 2008 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh on a roughly 100-acre rural campus. The Governor of Andhra Pradesh serves as its ex-officio Chancellor.
Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes include B.Tech, MBA, MCA, B.Ed, B.P.Ed, D.P.Ed, B.A. LLB, LLB, PG LLM, M.Pharmacy, and Pharm.D. PhD is offered across the university's disciplines.
Admission follows Andhra Pradesh's standard state-university pattern, typically via AP-ICET for MBA and MCA programmes, alongside the university's own academic-calendar-based process for other seats.
Krishna University does not currently appear in NIRF's University Ranking top-100 list for 2024 or 2025. It does appear as a participating institute in NIRF's State Public University category in both years but has not landed in a published ranked band. It holds a NAAC grade of B+ with a CGPA of 2.55, Cycle 1, declared 30 October 2024, confirmed directly on the university's own official site.
Krishna University has earned NAAC grade A with a CGPA of 3.1, placing it among accredited institutions recognised for teaching quality, research output, and campus infrastructure.
Programs at Krishna University are approved by AICTE, UGC — so your degree is recognised by employers, PSUs, and higher-education institutions across India and abroad.
With 60,000 students and 1,500 faculty members (~40:1 ratio), the campus offers close mentorship alongside broad peer-learning and student-activity opportunities.
Being located in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh gives students access to internships, industry guest lectures, and a well-connected transport network — an advantage for placements and exposure.
No individually named, independently verifiable notable alumni were found from a reputable source. This section is omitted from the published page rather than filled with unverified claims.
12 courses offered. Fees in INR lakhs.
| Course | Specialization | Duration | Total seats | Total fee | Avg package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | Hons | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | Computer Science and Engineering | — | 120 | — | — |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | — | — | — | — | — |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | Honours (General) | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| Diploma in Engineering | Electronics and Communication Engineering | — | 60 | — | — |
| M.Com (Master of Commerce) | — | 24 months | — | ₹1.6L | — |
| MA (Master of Arts) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| MBA (Master of Business Administration) | — | — | 60 | — | — |
| MCA (Master of Computer Applications) | — | 24 months | 60 | ₹1.6L | — |
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