Which is the top University college in Andhra Pradesh as per NIRF 2025?
Andhra University is the top Andhra Pradesh entry, ranked #23 with a score of 59.20.
Top University Colleges in Andhra Pradesh@elseTop University colleges in Andhra Pradesh: NIRF ranking 2025
5 Andhra Pradesh institutions appear in the NIRF 2025 University list, with national ranks, scores and cities. Use the list to explore college profiles and compare options.
Andhra University leads the Andhra Pradesh entries in 2025 at national rank 23 with a score of 59.20.
Andhra Pradesh colleges featured across NIRF University editions
These institutions appeared in the available Andhra Pradesh lists from 2016 to 2025. Ownership uses our current classification; each entry shows its latest listed year and national rank.
Top Government University colleges in Andhra Pradesh
- Andhra University, Visakhapatnam 2025 · National rank 23 · Listed this year
- Acharya Nagarjuna University 2025 · National rank 84 · Listed this year
- Sri Venkateswara University 2024 · National rank 87 · Historical entry
- Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences 2019 · National rank 77 · Historical entry
- Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University 2017 · National rank 78 · Historical entry
- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University 2017 · National rank 99 · Historical entry
Top Private University colleges in Andhra Pradesh
- Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation 2025 · National rank 26 · Listed this year
- Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research 2025 · National rank 70 · Listed this year
- Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management (GITAM) 2025 · National rank 88 · Listed this year
- Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning 2020 · National rank 75 · Historical entry
- Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) 2017 · National rank 89 · Historical entry
Ownership not confirmed
- Sri Krishnadevaraya University 2017 · National rank 96 · Historical entry
- Yogi Vemana University 2016 · National rank 92 · Historical entry
This page covers published NIRF entries, not every good institution in Andhra Pradesh offering programmes in this category. An institution's absence does not mean it is a poor choice. Ranks are national University ranks, not positions within Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh University ranking history
Explore Andhra Pradesh institutions in the published NIRF University lists by year. Every rank below is a national category rank, not a position within Andhra Pradesh. A lower rank number is better.
Comparisons use the preceding available University edition and the state recorded in each year's list. Newly listed means absent from the previous Andhra Pradesh list, not necessarily a first NIRF appearance. Absence does not establish why an institution is missing, and movement alone does not explain changes in quality.
Highlights and changes in 2025
5 Andhra Pradesh institutions appear in the 2025 published University list. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam is the highest-ranked Andhra Pradesh entry at national rank 23 with a score of 59.20.
View full Andhra Pradesh 2025 ranking with scores and college profiles
Major changes from 2024 to 2025
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 25 to 23, an improvement of 2 places. Acharya Nagarjuna University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 59 to 84. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Andhra Pradesh ranking changes from 2024
4| 2025 rank | Institution | 2024 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam | 25 | ↑ 2 places |
| 70 | Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research | 72 | ↑ 2 places |
| 84 | Acharya Nagarjuna University | 59 | ↓ 25 places |
| 26 | Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation | 22 | ↓ 4 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Andhra Pradesh institutions in 2025
1| 2025 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management (GITAM) | 48.79 | Newly present |
Andhra Pradesh institutions not present in 2025
1| 2024 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 87 | Sri Venkateswara University | Not present in 2025 |
Andhra Pradesh NIRF University rankings 2024
5 Andhra Pradesh institutions appear in the 2024 published University list. Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation is the highest-ranked Andhra Pradesh entry at national rank 22 with a score of 57.98.
Andhra Pradesh institutions in NIRF University 2024
5| 2024 rank | Institution | 2023 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation | 28 | 57.98 |
| 25 | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam | 43 | 57.67 |
| 59 | Acharya Nagarjuna University | — | 50.06 |
| 72 | Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research | 75 | 48.45 |
| 87 | Sri Venkateswara University | 60 | 46.65 |
Major changes from 2023 to 2024
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 43 to 25, an improvement of 18 places. Sri Venkateswara University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 60 to 87. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Andhra Pradesh ranking changes from 2023
4| 2024 rank | Institution | 2023 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam | 43 | ↑ 18 places |
| 22 | Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation | 28 | ↑ 6 places |
| 72 | Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research | 75 | ↑ 3 places |
| 87 | Sri Venkateswara University | 60 | ↓ 27 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Andhra Pradesh institutions in 2024
1| 2024 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | Acharya Nagarjuna University | 50.06 | Newly present |
Andhra Pradesh institutions not present in 2024
0Every Andhra Pradesh entry in the earlier list remains present.
Andhra Pradesh NIRF University rankings 2023
4 Andhra Pradesh institutions appear in the 2023 published University list. Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation is the highest-ranked Andhra Pradesh entry at national rank 28 with a score of 54.52.
Andhra Pradesh institutions in NIRF University 2023
4| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation | 27 | 54.52 |
| 43 | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam | 36 | 51.04 |
| 60 | Sri Venkateswara University | 67 | 48.18 |
| 75 | Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research | 95 | 45.40 |
Major changes from 2022 to 2023
Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 95 to 75, an improvement of 20 places. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 36 to 43. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Andhra Pradesh ranking changes from 2022
4| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research | 95 | ↑ 20 places |
| 60 | Sri Venkateswara University | 67 | ↑ 7 places |
| 43 | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam | 36 | ↓ 7 places |
| 28 | Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation | 27 | ↓ 1 place |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Andhra Pradesh institutions in 2023
0No newly listed Andhra Pradesh institutions in this comparison.
Andhra Pradesh institutions not present in 2023
1| 2022 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 92 | Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management (GITAM) | Not present in 2023 |
Andhra Pradesh NIRF University rankings 2022
5 Andhra Pradesh institutions appear in the 2022 published University list. Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation is the highest-ranked Andhra Pradesh entry at national rank 27 with a score of 52.33.
Andhra Pradesh institutions in NIRF University 2022
5| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation | 35 | 52.33 |
| 36 | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam | 24 | 50.52 |
| 67 | Sri Venkateswara University | 54 | 45.07 |
| 92 | Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management (GITAM) | 67 | 42.14 |
| 95 | Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research | 97 | 41.79 |
Major changes from 2021 to 2022
Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 35 to 27, an improvement of 8 places. Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management (GITAM) recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 67 to 92. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Andhra Pradesh ranking changes from 2021
5| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation | 35 | ↑ 8 places |
| 95 | Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research | 97 | ↑ 2 places |
| 92 | Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management (GITAM) | 67 | ↓ 25 places |
| 67 | Sri Venkateswara University | 54 | ↓ 13 places |
| 36 | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam | 24 | ↓ 12 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Andhra Pradesh institutions in 2022
0No newly listed Andhra Pradesh institutions in this comparison.
Andhra Pradesh institutions not present in 2022
0Every Andhra Pradesh entry in the earlier list remains present.
Andhra Pradesh NIRF University rankings 2021
5 Andhra Pradesh institutions appear in the 2021 published University list. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam is the highest-ranked Andhra Pradesh entry at national rank 24 with a score of 51.10.
Andhra Pradesh institutions in NIRF University 2021
5| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam | 19 | 51.10 |
| 35 | Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation | 41 | 48.57 |
| 54 | Sri Venkateswara University | 38 | 45.61 |
| 67 | Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management (GITAM) | 71 | 42.13 |
| 97 | Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research | 100 | 38.92 |
Major changes from 2020 to 2021
Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 41 to 35, an improvement of 6 places. Sri Venkateswara University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 38 to 54. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Andhra Pradesh ranking changes from 2020
5| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation | 41 | ↑ 6 places |
| 67 | Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management (GITAM) | 71 | ↑ 4 places |
| 97 | Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research | 100 | ↑ 3 places |
| 54 | Sri Venkateswara University | 38 | ↓ 16 places |
| 24 | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam | 19 | ↓ 5 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Andhra Pradesh institutions in 2021
0No newly listed Andhra Pradesh institutions in this comparison.
Andhra Pradesh institutions not present in 2021
1| 2020 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning | Not present in 2021 |
Andhra Pradesh NIRF University rankings 2020
6 Andhra Pradesh institutions appear in the 2020 published University list. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam is the highest-ranked Andhra Pradesh entry at national rank 19 with a score of 53.82.
Andhra Pradesh institutions in NIRF University 2020
6| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam | 16 | 53.82 |
| 38 | Sri Venkateswara University | 48 | 48.84 |
| 41 | Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation | 50 | 48.73 |
| 71 | Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management (GITAM) | 84 | 42.79 |
| 75 | Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning | — | 42.08 |
| 100 | Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research | — | 39.71 |
Major changes from 2019 to 2020
Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management (GITAM) recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 84 to 71, an improvement of 13 places. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 16 to 19. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Andhra Pradesh ranking changes from 2019
4| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management (GITAM) | 84 | ↑ 13 places |
| 38 | Sri Venkateswara University | 48 | ↑ 10 places |
| 41 | Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation | 50 | ↑ 9 places |
| 19 | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam | 16 | ↓ 3 places |
Changes to the published list — 2 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Andhra Pradesh institutions in 2020
2| 2020 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning | 42.08 | Newly present |
| 100 | Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research | 39.71 | Newly present |
Andhra Pradesh institutions not present in 2020
1| 2019 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 77 | Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences | Not present in 2020 |
Andhra Pradesh NIRF University rankings 2019
5 Andhra Pradesh institutions appear in the 2019 published University list. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam is the highest-ranked Andhra Pradesh entry at national rank 16 with a score of 52.11.
Andhra Pradesh institutions in NIRF University 2019
5| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam | 22 | 52.11 |
| 48 | Sri Venkateswara University | 49 | 44.88 |
| 50 | Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation | 56 | 44.70 |
| 77 | Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences | 62 | 40.24 |
| 84 | Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management (GITAM) | 85 | 39.42 |
Major changes from 2018 to 2019
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 22 to 16, an improvement of 6 places. Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 62 to 77. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Andhra Pradesh ranking changes from 2018
4| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam | 22 | ↑ 6 places |
| 50 | Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation | 56 | ↑ 6 places |
| 48 | Sri Venkateswara University | 49 | ↑ 1 place |
| 77 | Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences | 62 | ↓ 15 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Andhra Pradesh institutions in 2019
0No newly listed Andhra Pradesh institutions in this comparison.
Andhra Pradesh institutions not present in 2019
1| 2018 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 92 | Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning | Not present in 2019 |
Andhra Pradesh NIRF University rankings 2018
6 Andhra Pradesh institutions appear in the 2018 published University list. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam is the highest-ranked Andhra Pradesh entry at national rank 22 with a score of 50.39.
Andhra Pradesh institutions in NIRF University 2018
6| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam | 43 | 50.39 |
| 49 | Sri Venkateswara University | 42 | 43.44 |
| 56 | Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation | — | 42.78 |
| 62 | Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences | — | 42.33 |
| 85 | Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management (GITAM) | — | 39.02 |
| 92 | Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning | 69 | 38.53 |
Major changes from 2017 to 2018
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 43 to 22, an improvement of 21 places. Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 69 to 92. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Andhra Pradesh ranking changes from 2017
3| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam | 43 | ↑ 21 places |
| 92 | Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning | 69 | ↓ 23 places |
| 49 | Sri Venkateswara University | 42 | ↓ 7 places |
Changes to the published list — 3 newly listed and 4 no longer listed
Newly present Andhra Pradesh institutions in 2018
3| 2018 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation | 42.78 | Newly present |
| 62 | Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences | 42.33 | Newly present |
| 85 | Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management (GITAM) | 39.02 | Newly present |
Andhra Pradesh institutions not present in 2018
4| 2017 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 78 | Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University | Not present in 2018 |
| 89 | Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) | Not present in 2018 |
| 96 | Sri Krishnadevaraya University | Not present in 2018 |
| 99 | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University | Not present in 2018 |
Andhra Pradesh NIRF University rankings 2017
7 Andhra Pradesh institutions appear in the 2017 published University list. Sri Venkateswara University is the highest-ranked Andhra Pradesh entry at national rank 42 with a score of 41.48.
Andhra Pradesh institutions in NIRF University 2017
7| 2017 rank | Institution | 2016 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Sri Venkateswara University | 63 | 41.48 |
| 43 | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam | — | 41.38 |
| 69 | Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning | — | 36.75 |
| 78 | Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University | — | 35.92 |
| 89 | Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) | — | 35.09 |
| 96 | Sri Krishnadevaraya University | — | 33.76 |
| 99 | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University | 69 | 33.44 |
Major changes from 2016 to 2017
Sri Venkateswara University recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 63 to 42, an improvement of 21 places. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 69 to 99. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Andhra Pradesh ranking changes from 2016
2| 2017 rank | Institution | 2016 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Sri Venkateswara University | 63 | ↑ 21 places |
| 99 | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University | 69 | ↓ 30 places |
Changes to the published list — 5 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Andhra Pradesh institutions in 2017
5| 2017 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam | 41.38 | Newly present |
| 69 | Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning | 36.75 | Newly present |
| 78 | Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University | 35.92 | Newly present |
| 89 | Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) | 35.09 | Newly present |
| 96 | Sri Krishnadevaraya University | 33.76 | Newly present |
Andhra Pradesh institutions not present in 2017
1| 2016 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 92 | Yogi Vemana University | Not present in 2017 |
Andhra Pradesh NIRF University rankings 2016
3 Andhra Pradesh institutions appear in the 2016 published University list. Sri Venkateswara University is the highest-ranked Andhra Pradesh entry at national rank 63 with a score of 55.93.
Andhra Pradesh institutions in NIRF University 2016
3| 2016 rank | Institution | Previous rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | Sri Venkateswara University | — | 55.93 |
| 69 | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University | — | 54.71 |
| 92 | Yogi Vemana University | — | 49.11 |
This is the earliest available University edition; an earlier-year comparison is unavailable.
Andhra Pradesh University ranking list
Avg score 53.20
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23 Andhra University 59.20 2
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: rank 24
- 2022: rank 36
- 2023: rank 43
- 2024: rank 25
- 2025: rank 23
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Improved by 1 places from #24 in 2021 to #23 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
26 KL University 58.87 4
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: rank 35
- 2022: rank 27
- 2023: rank 28
- 2024: rank 22
- 2025: rank 26
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Improved by 9 places from #35 in 2021 to #26 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
70 Vignan's Foundation for Science 50.06 2
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: rank 97
- 2022: rank 95
- 2023: rank 75
- 2024: rank 72
- 2025: rank 70
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Improved by 27 places from #97 in 2021 to #70 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
84 Acharya Nagarjuna University 49.08 25
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: not ranked
- 2022: not ranked
- 2023: not ranked
- 2024: rank 59
- 2025: rank 84
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Moved down 25 places from #59 in 2024 to #84 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
88 GITAM 48.79 4
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: rank 67
- 2022: rank 92
- 2023: not ranked
- 2024: not ranked
- 2025: rank 88
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Moved down 21 places from #67 in 2021 to #88 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
Data source: NIRF, Ministry of Education, Government of India. Ownership labels apply only to institutions classified in the NIRFRank database.
Andhra Pradesh ranking questions
Does this include private colleges?
Yes. Private and government labels appear when the institution is resolved in NIRFRank's curated registry.
How many Andhra Pradesh colleges are in the NIRF 2025 list?
5 ranked colleges are shown across 3 cities in this state.
What does the rank trend inside each row show?
Open any row to see that college's NIRF University rank across the latest available editions.