Established in 2008, Krishna University is located in Andhra Pradesh. It is a state-level university that is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). It offers more than 250 programmes at UG, PG, diploma, certificate and doctoral level across multiple fields, including Science, Business & Management Studies, Law, Accounting & Commerce, Arts, Engineering, Hospitality, among various others.

Krishna University admission to each course follows a specific selection criteria. The University accepts several state-level entrance exam scores for granting admission to some of the courses whereas admission to remaining programmes is based on merit of previous qualifying degree/ exam. Eligible students need to register themselves online for admission through Krishna University’s official website. Given below are a few quick facts regarding course-specific Krishna University admission process:

UG courses

• BTech admission is based on AP EAMCET score
• BA LLB admission will be granted based on AP LAWCET
• Admission to remaining UG programmes is based on HSC-level merit

PG courses

• For MTech programme, admission is based on valid score in AP PGECET
• On the basis of Krishna University Common Entrance Test (KRUCET) score, eligible candidates are selected for MA/ MSc programme
• For MBA/ MCA/ MPharm programme, the final selection is based on APICET score
• For remaining PG courses, the admission is merit-based

PhD course

• Candidates seeking admission to PhD programme are evaluated based on academic merit and seat availability

For Diploma, PG Diploma, Certificate courses

• For these additional courses, candidates need to qualify the basic eligibility requirement
• Admission is offered to eligible candidates based on their academic merit and seat availability

Krishna University accepts several entrance exams to grant admission to various courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, certificate, diploma and doctoral level. The complete exam schedule of these exams is given in the table below:

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Krishna University offers several UG programmes in diverse streams such as Engineering, Management, Applied Sciences, Arts, Commerce, etc. Admission to the majority of UG programmes is either based on state level entrance exam score or candidate's score in previous qualifying exam. The University follows a semester pattern for all its courses. However, the duration of all these programmes differ from course-to-course. An overview of all Krishna University UG programmes is listed in the tables below:

Krishna University’s UG centre offers a full-time BA programme in 16 specialisations. The course duration for all the BA specialisations is three years, comprising six semesters. A candidate needs to pass Class 12 from a recognised board in relevant discipline to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria. Eligible candidates are further shortlisted based on their aggregate score in Class 12. Given below is the eligibility requirement for seeking Krishna University BA admission:

BSc applicants are also offered admission to the programme based on their aggregate score in previous qualifying degree/ exam. The programme is offered for three-year duration, comprising six semesters in full-time mode. For the fulfilment of minimum eligibility requirement for seeking Krishna University BSc admission, a candidate needs to pass Class 12 from a recognised board in relevant discipline. The BSc specialisations offered at Krishna University is listed below:

Krishna University BTech admission is based on a candidate's performance in AP EAMCET. The course duration for the programme is four years, comprising eight semesters. The University offers six specialisations under its BTech programme in full-time mode. The details regarding specialisation-specific minimum eligibility criteria is tabulated below:

Krishna University offers a full-time BCom programme in five specialisations. In addition, the University also offers a BCom (Hons) programme with a comparatively heavier syllabus than general BCom programme. However, the course duration for all the BCom programmes is three years, comprising six semesters. Candidates, fulfilling the eligibility criteria, are shortlisted based on their aggregate score in Class 12. Given below is the eligibility requirement for seeking Krishna University BCom admission:

In the field of vocational studies, Krishna University offers a Bachelor of Vocational Studies (BVoc) programme in three specialisations. The programme is offered in a full-time mode for a course duration of three years, spread in semester pattern. Final selection for all the three BVoc specialisations is subjected to meeting the minimum eligibility criteria i.e. aggregate obtained in Class 12. The eligibility criteria for BVoc is as follows:

In addition to the above-mentioned programmes, Krishna University also offers six programmes under multiple specialisations. Admission to BA LLB programme is based on AP LAWCET exam whereas for remaining course, selection of eligible candidates is completely based on aggregate score in last qualifying degree/ exam. Apart from BA LLB, which is of five-year duration, remaining ones are three-year programmes. Candidates can find course-specific eligibility criteria in the table below:

At the postgraduate level, Krishna University offers a wide range of courses, including MSc, MA, MPharm, MCom, MSW, MBA, MTech, among various others. All these courses are offered in multiple streams for a duration of two years. Admission to most of the courses is based on merit or performance in state-level entrance exam. Krishna University PG admission details are is mentioned below:

At PG level, Krishna University offers 18 MSc specialisations with a course duration of two years. Candidates, appearing for their final semester examinations, are also eligible to apply. Admission to MSc programme is based on candidate’s performance in KRUCET. Candidates need to pass a BSc degree in relevant specialisation from a recognised institute/ university to be eligible for the programme. The table below enlists all the MSc specialisations offered at Krishna University:

Krishna University offers an MPharm programme in full-time mode. The programme is of two-year duration, comprising four semesters. Candidates are shortlisted for the programme based on candidate’s performance in APICET. The details regarding minimum eligibility criteria for seeking Krishna University MPharm admission are listed below:

The University accepts candidates score in KRUCET to grant MA admissions, whereas MCom admission is merit-based. Both the courses are of three-year duration, comprising six semesters. Given below is the details regarding MA and MCom programme offered at Krishna University:

At PG level, Krishna University offers five more programmes in the field of Social Work, Management, Engineering & Technology and Computer Applications. The programme duration of all these programmes is two years, spread across a semester pattern. The details for the same are listed below:

• MTech admissions are based on AP PGECET score
• For seeking MBA/ MCA admission, candidates need to have a valid score in APICET
• Admission to MSW and MHRM programmes is merit-based
• For LLM programme, admission is granted based on AP LAWCET exam

The table below mentions the course-specific minimum eligibility requirement for seeking admission to all these PG programmes:

To enable the prospective teachers to understand the nature, purpose and philosophy of school education, Krishna University offers a B.Ed and BPEd programme of two-year duration. Apart from this, it also offers a one-year MEd programme in full-time mode. The courses are spread in a semester pattern. As per the directions of National Council of Technical Education (NCTE), candidates, interested in seeking admission, are evaluated based on their academic merit. The details regarding minimum eligibility requirement for these courses is given below:

At the research level, Krishna University offers a PhD programme in full-time mode only. Candidates need to fulfil the minimum eligibility requirement for seeking admission, which is set as per the UGC regulations. Eligible candidates are shortlisted based on merit of previous qualifying degree/ exam. The list of PhD specialisations offered at Krishna University is given below:

In addition to the above-mentioned full-time courses, the University also offers additional courses, including PG diploma, diploma and certificate courses. Admission to all these courses is merit-based. The details regarding same are tabulated below:

Candidates willing to seek admission in most of the courses offered at Krishna University based on state-level entrance exams, need to visit the official portal of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) and pay the prescribed exam fee. For remaining courses, candidates need to register themselves for KRUCET on the official website of Krishna University (www.krishnauniversity.ac.in). The step-wise process for filling APSCHE is listed in brief below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of APSCHE (www.apsche.org)

Step 2: Select the relevant entrance exam corresponding to the course for which you wish to seek admission

Step 3: Pay the prescribed examination fee through debit card/ credit card/ net banking. The hall ticket number will be generated that can be used for future logins

Step 4: Enter the payment reference number, hall ticket number, mobile number and date of birth to complete the registration process. Hit ‘Proceed to Fill Application’ button

Step 5: Complete the application form by filling all the required details including personal information, address of communication and academic qualifications. Also, upload scanned copy of passport-size photograph in JPG/ JPEG format (up to 50 kb) and other necessary enclosures

Step 6: Conclude the application process by filling the details including payment reference number, registration number hall ticket number, mobile number and date of birth again

Step 8: Download the filled application form and take a print out of the same for future reference

Given below is the details regarding seat reservation for various category candidates:

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Q. How many courses are offered at Krishna University?

A. Krishna University offers more than 250 programmes at UG, PG, diploma, certificate and doctoral level across multiple fields, including Science, Business & Management Studies, Law, Accounting & Commerce, Arts, Engineering, Hospitality, among various others.

Q. What is the minimum eligibility requirement for seeking BTech admission at Krishna University?

A. To be eligible for Krishna University BTech programme, a candidate needs to pass Class 12 from a recognised board with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects.

Q. Which BCom specialisations are offered at Krishna University?

A. Krishna University offers five BCom specialisations, including General, Computer, Office Management & Type Writing, Indian Tax System & Income Tax Law and Marketing Communication.

Q. Does Krishna University offers a BVoc programme?

A. Yes, in the field of vocational studies, Krishna University offers a Bachelor of Vocational Studies (BVoc) programme in three specialisations. The programme is offered in a full-time mode for a course duration of three years, spread in semester pattern.

Q. What is the selection process for BA LLB programme offered at Krishna University?

A. To be eligible for BA LLB programme offered at Krishna University, a candidate need to pass Class 12 in any stream from a recognised board. Eligible candidates are further shortlisted based on their scores in AP LAWCET.

Q. How can I seek MSc admission at Krishna University?

A. Admission to MSc programme is based on candidate’s performance in KRUCET. Candidates need to pass a BSc degree in relevant specialisation from a recognised institute/ university to be eligible for the programme. 

Q. Which additional courses are offered a Krishna University?

A. Yes, in addition to the above-mentioned full-time UG, PG and PhD programmes, Krishna University also offers additional courses, including PG diploma, diploma and certificate courses. 

Q. What is the eligibility requirement for B.Ed admission at Krishna University?

A. To be eligible for B.Ed programme offered at Krishna University, a candidate needs to pass a bachelor’s degree in  Engineering/ Technology/ Sciences/ Social Sciences/ Humanities from a recognised institute/ university.

Q. Does Krishna University offers any research programme?

A. Yes, at the research level, Krishna University offers a PhD programme in full-time mode only. Candidates need to fulfil the minimum eligibility requirement for seeking admission, which is set as per the UGC regulations. Eligible candidates are shortlisted based on merit of previous qualifying degree/ exam.

Q. Is the Krishna University application process conducted in online mode?

A. Yes, candidates willing to seek admission in most of the courses offered at Krishna University based on state-level entrance exams, need to visit the official portal of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) and pay the prescribed exam fee. For remaining courses, candidates need to register themselves for KRUCET on the official website of Krishna University (www.krishnauniversity.ac.in).

Q. Does Krishna University offers seat reservation to the OBC candidates?

A. Yes, Krishna University reserved 29 per cent of the total seats for OBC candidates.

• Centre for Research Studies (CRS) has been established by the university to promote research, publication, development, and training programmes
• The Faculty comprises with highly qualified lecturers and professor with Ph.d and M.Phil