JNTU Kakinada: Courses, Fees, Admission 2024, Placements, Rankings

As per the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) admission is based  EAMCET (Engg, Agriculture & Medical Common Entrance Test). However, the university other entrance exams for admission to its BTech courses. JNTUK also accepts JEE Main, AP ECET, and TS EAMCET for admission to the BTech course. Therefore, candidates can join  JNTU Kakinada BTech course without EAMCET but they must have exam scores of any one of the above mentioned exams. 

{Source: B.Pharma students & alumni}

Based on the feedback from students and alumni, here's a summary of the pros and cons:

Pros:

* Some faculty members are knowledgeable and helpful
* Relevant coursework (although the curriculum may not match industry requirements)
* Opportunities for placements, although not guaranteed (around 30-40% of students get placed)

Cons:

* Poor infrastructure: Wi-Fi strength is weak, classrooms are inadequate, and libraries lack essential resources
* Limited internship opportunities (not fully developed)
* Low salary packages (the highest being around 4 LPA)
* Some faculty members are unqualified or lack concern for students' needs
* Hostel conditions are subpar (congested, poorly maintained, and lacking basic amenities)

In conclusion, pursuing B.Pharma at JNTUK can be a challenging experience due to the limitations mentioned above. While some faculty members are knowledgeable, the overall infrastructure and resources leave much to be desired. Students should weigh these factors carefully before making a decision.

Recommendation: Students considering JNTUK for B.Pharma should focus on developing skills outside of academics, such as networking and building relationships with professionals in the field, to increase chances of successful placements. Additionally, students should prioritize seeking guidance from experienced faculty members who demonstrate concern for students' growth.

Yes, you can get admission to JNTU Kakinada through JEE Main. However, your chances of getting admission will depend on your JEE Main rank and the number of seats available in the ECE course. The minimum JEE Main. Rank required for admission to JNTU Kakinada varies from year to year. In addition to your JEE Main rank, you must have passed Class 12 examination with Physics Chemistry Mathematics, and English as compulsory subjects with at least 45% aggregate.

To check the merit list for JNTUK, candidates can follow the steps given below:

• Head on to Andhra Pradesh EAMCET official website "sche.ap.gov.in/EAPCET" for the Andhra Pradesh EAMCET Merit List 2024. 
• Click on “AP EAMCET Rank Card.”
• The pop up screen will appear where candidates need to disclose their details like date of birth, hall ticket number, and Andhra Pradesh EAMCET registration number 2024.
• And then they need to select "View merit list 2024" to view the Andhra Pradesh EAMCET merit list.

To get admission to any of the UG & PG courses at JNTUK, candidates must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria as per the course requirements. Check the following table to get detailed eligibility criteria for JNTUK UG & PG courses:

Courses	Eligibility
BTech	Twelve years of school education with 45% aggregate
MBA	Bachelor's Degree with 50% aggregate
MCA	Bachelor's Degree with 50% aggregate: 50 %
MPharma	Bachelor's Degree with 50-55% aggregate
BPharma	Twelve years of school education with 45% aggregate
PharmD	Twelve years of school education with 45% aggregate
MPharma	Bachelor's Degree with 50% aggregate
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BArch	Twelve years of school education with 50% aggregate
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The step-wise JNTUK application process is mentioned below: Step 1: Visit the official website of the university Step 2: Select the relevant entrance exam Step 3: Complete the registration process Step 4: Fill in the required details Step 5: Submit all necessary documents Step 6: Pay the prescribed fee.

Yes, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada does accepts CAT score for MBA. Common Admission Test or CAT is a national level management aptitude test conducted by the IIM for admission to MBA and other postgraduate courses offered by its 21 campuses. As per the admission guidelines, for MBA admission, candidates must have valid eligibility criteria and entrance exam scores. Other than the CAT exam, the university also accepts any on of the entrance exams:  APICET/TSICET/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/ATMA. 

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada cutoff 2023 which is based Andhra Pradesh EAMCET scores for the BTech admissions was concluded after the release of Round 1 Seat Allotment results. Candidates can check out the JNTUK cutoff 2023 in the table mentioned below for the General category candidates for top courses:

BTech Specialisation	Cutoff 2023
CSE	590
Electronics & Communication Engineering	1757

Students can refer the below-mentioned table for MTech placements over the past three years to analyse the placement trend for MTech course at JNTUK:

Particulars	MTech Placement Statistics (2021)	MTech Placement Statistics (2022)	MTech Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 3.53 LPA	INR 5.02 LPA	INR 3.6 LPA
Total students	220	222	226
Students placed	145	96	85
Students opted for higher studies	0	0	5

Note: The above-mentioned data is sourced from NIRF Report 2024 released by the University.

To get admission to a four-year BTech course, candidates must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place. Admission to BTech is entirely entrance-based. Candidates are offered admission based on a valid score obtained in TS EAMCET exam. This is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad on behalf of Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE). Further, candidates who qualify for this exam are called for TS EAMCET counselling process. However, candidates can always opt for other entrance exams for admission to BTech.

Yes, JNTUKK offers Ph.D. programme. To pursue Ph.D. a candidate needs to complete Master degree in the concerned discipline or equivalent with 55% aggregate (50% in case of reserved category candidates) from a UGC recognised university. The total course fee for the Ph.D. course is INR 90,000.

The mode of admission at JNTUK is online. For admission to various cousres in JNTUK candidates must first apply to the course wise entrance exams by visiting their official websites. However, JNTUK admission is conducted by Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). Therefore candidates willing to take admission to JNTUKK need to apply for the desired course on Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) and pay the prescribed application/exam fee.The step-wise process is mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official website (www.apsche.org/apsche_new)

Step 2: Select the relevant entrance exam

Step 3: Complete the registration process

Step 4: Fill in the required details

Step 5: Submit all necessary documents

Step 6: Pay the prescribed fee

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada offers five courses at the undergraduate level, namely B.Tech, B.Pharma B.Arch Pharma. D and integrated MBA. The duration of B.Tech and B.Pharma is four years each, whereas B.Arch and integrated MBA are of five-year duration. Pharma. D is of six-year duration. Admission to all these courses is entrance exam-based. For JNTUK Ph.D. admission, candidates must appear in one of the entrance exams such as UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ GATE/ Andhra Pradesh RCET followed by Interview.

The MBA seat intake at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada is around 60. However, the university offers a total of 8025 seats through its affiliated colleges. To secure those seats, students are required to complete the admission procedure of the affiliated colleges. 

Institutes	Seats
St. Mary's Women's Engineering College	240
Aditya Engineering College	300
Sri Satyanarayana Engineering College (SSNEC)	120
Sri Chundi Ranganayakulu Engineering College (SCREC)	60
Godavari Institute of Engineering and Technology	60
Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering	120

As per the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) admission is based  EAMCET (Engg, Agriculture & Medical Common Entrance Test). However, the university other entrance exams for admission to its UG and PG courses. Tabulated below are cousre-wise entracnec exams accepted by JNTUK: 

Candidates seeking admission in JNTUK for BTech need to complete Class 12 in Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with 45% aggregate. Also candidates must participate in the counselling process.  BTech admission is based on candidates' performance in the national-level entrance exam such as AP EAMCET, JEE Main, AP ECET. JNTUA BTech offers 52 specialisations, including Computer Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, etc. 

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada offers two years MBA course offered in a ful-time mode. The programme costs between  INR 54,000 and INR 3 lakh. The placements at JNTU Kakinada for MBA programme are decnt. The average salary package offered during JNTU Kakinada MBA placements 2022 stood at INR 5.02 LPA. Further, the university also been accredited by NAAC with a Grade of 'A+' and approved by AICTE & UGC. JNTU Kakinada has received 151 Rank in the Overall Category by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023. Overall JNTUK is a good university for candidates wants to pursue MBA in a low cost. 

 

According to data gathered from unofficial sources, Engineering sector has placed the most no. of JNTUK students. The sector-wise JNTUK alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Note: The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources, hence may vary.

Yes, JNTUK offers lateral entry admission for BTech programme.