JNTUA - Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur Answered Questions

B.E. / B.Tech courses, particularly in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and related fields, are highly sought after at JNTUA College of Engineering, Ananthapuramu, due to their potential for high-paying job opportunities and strong placement rates.

The application process for JNTUA College of Engineering, Ananthapuramu, involves submitting an application form on the college's official website, along with the required documents and application fee. For M.Tech programs, candidates typically need a GATE score and participate in CCMT counselling or Andhra Pradesh PGECET, depending on the specific program. Visit the official website: Applicants should visit the official website of JNTUA College of Engineering, Ananthapuramu. Fill out the application form: Complete the application form with the necessary details. Submit documents: Scan and upload required documents if necessary. Pay the application fee: Submit the application form along with the specified JNTUA College of Engineering application fee. Participate in entrance exams and counseling: For M.Tech programs, candidates may need to appear for GATE and participate in CCMT counselling or Andhra Pradesh PGECET. Admissions: Admissions for various programs, including M.Tech, are based on entrance exam scores and/or merit. 

To get a B.Tech seat at JNTUA Anantapur, your required rank depends on the branch and category you belong to. Generally, for popular branches like CSE or ECE, a rank within 20,000 to 30,000 in the relevant entrance exam (like EAMCET for Andhra Pradesh students) can secure you a seat. For other branches, the cutoff ranks might be a bit higher (like 40,000 or more).If you belong to reserved categories (like SC/ST/OBC), the cutoff rank is usually lower, giving you a better chance.

With an AP EAMCET rank of 110,000, securing a free seat (i.e., a government quota seat) at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur (JNTUA) is unlikely. Based on available data, the closing ranks for various engineering courses at JNTUA in previous years have been significantly lower.Previous Closing Ranks at JNTUA:B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering:2023: Closing rank of 13,210 for OBC candidates. 2024: Closing rank of 34,199 for OBC candidates. B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering:2023: Closing rank of 8,264 for OBC candidates.2024: Closing rank of 11,611 for OBC candidates. B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering:2023: Closing rank of 8,964 for OBC candidates. 2024: Closing rank of 33,796 for OBC candidates. B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering:2023: Closing rank of 33,700 for OBC candidates. 2024: Closing rank of 33,796 for OBC candidates. These figures suggest that candidates with ranks around 110,000 may face challenges in securing a government quota seat at JNTUA.Recommendations:Explore Other Institutions: Consider applying to other engineering colleges where your rank aligns more favorably with their cutoff ranks.Participate in Counseling: Attend the AP EAMCET counseling sessions to explore all available options and stay updated on seat availability.Consider Management Quota: Some institutions offer seats under the management quota, which may have different eligibility criteria and fee structures. However, these seats are typically not free and come with additional costs.

The placement rate for JNTUA BTech placements has not been released but the table below displays the number of students placed in 2024:ParticularsBTech Statistics (2024)Total Students998No. of students placed510NOTE: The data has been taken from the NIRF report 2025

In past three years a total of 1826 students have secured placements from JNTU, Anantapur. The table below provides a breakdown of the no. of students placed each year.ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2022)Placement Statistics (2023)Placement Statistics (2024)No. of students placed (BTech)620522510No. of students placed (MTech)693768NOTE: The data has been taken from the NIRF report 2025

 University College of Engineering, Kakinada and JNTUA College of Engineering, Pulivendula are both public (state government) university located at Andhra Pradesh. In order to know which college offers better M.Tech course, candidates can compare both the colleges based on certain factors as tabulated below:College NameMTech FeesAverage SalaryShiksha RatingMTech at University College of Engineering, KakinadaINR 60,000 - INR 1 lakhINR 3.5 LPA - INR 5 LPA3.9MTech at JNTUA College of Engineering, PulivendulaINR 1 lakhINR 4 LPA3.7This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.