Kakinada

Andhra University, Kakinada Campus does not have any specific rankings given to its MBA programme or management department to rank at the national level, as the rankings for universities are turn out time and again broader and more inclined towards academic and research areas.

However, the university has a good reputation for its academic reputation, infrastructure, and faculty, especially in engineering, sciences, and management.

Although it does not feature in the other top national management rankings unlike some other universities or business schools, Andhra University's MBA programme is in fact very popular among the students who want good quality education in a government institution at affordable prices and thus find the programme comprehensive. 

The probable MAT score for getting into the MBA programme in Andhra University, Kakinada Campus normally ranges between 400-500 for the general student category.

this actual cutoff basically changes every year depending on the competition regarding the number of admissions seeking students and overall performance in the exam and the number of seats available. Students who have scored higher (500 and above) are very likely to secure an easier admission process, particularly in the first rounds.

Candidates must outline MAT scores as one of the criteria for selection. Other criteria may include academic records, the group discussion and personal interview process, and at times work experience

Professors for MBA programs in Andhra University, Kakinada Campus, are terribly qualified and reckon years of experience. Almost every faculty member has advanced degrees of either Ph.D. or M.B.A.

The students have guidance from a very good academic background with practical industry experience which proves easier for students to acquire knowledge on both theoretical learning and practical aspects of business.

The service of the department is fantastic with its supportive faculty, available to all students during inspiring interactive lectures, case study analysis, and group discussions.

Further discussion about mentoring and providing guidance on project work, internships, and research work was carried on. These were further led by seminars, workshops, guest lectures from industry experts to learn outside the walls of prescribed textbooks by the department.

For general category pupils, the fee structure for MBA courses in Andhra University, Kakinada Campus is usually anywhere between Rs. 40,000 to 60,000 a year.

The fee generally includes tuition fees, examinations and other administrative charges but may vary slightly depending on its classification (general, OBC, SC, ST) and any variations that may come about as a result of the introduction of new policy regarding fees in the university.

Apart from tuition fee, hostel accommodation or any other such services may result into extra expenses for accommodation charges, food and so on services. Besides, scholarships as well as fee waivers might also be offered to needy students on the grounds of performance in academics or other reasons. 

The Kakinada Campus of Andhra University mainly focuses on engineering and technical courses, while the Visakhapatnam main campus has a wide variety of courses, including MA.

The placements for MA students are mostly oriented towards teaching-related jobs, content writing, and research, public administration, or other areas dealing with the humanities. 

The average package for MA graduates is quite less when compared to technical courses, as it ranges between ?2.5 LPA to ?4.0 LPA depending upon the specialization, skills, and job market demand. However, some of the streams such as Public Administration, English Literature, or Mass Communication tend to have better chances when coupled with extra qualifications or relevant internships.

The Kakinada Campus of Andhra University houses one of the most engineering-specific courses across engineering schools and engineering in technology.

In this regard, Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) programs are at the top of their courses-all specializations, but predominately CSE (Computer Science and Engineering), and ECE (Electronics and Communication Engineering).

The programs have, due to the strengths of their curriculum, faculty, and placement, become the most sought after. Courses run realistic hands-on day-industry ready projects and internships converting students for the fast-evolving tech world.

Post-graduate options such as the Master of Technology with specializations like Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or VLSI Design would also interest students looking for a degree and/or career in research. Also offered by this campus are MBA and MCA programs for students interested in seeking managerial or computer applications.