Anurag University's Review and Verdict by CollegeDekho

Campus at a Glimpse

Anurag University was established in the year 2002 by the Gayathri Educational and Cultural Trust (GECT) and is considered one of the top private universities in Telangana. The university is recognised by UGC, approved by AICTE, accredited by NBA and NAAC with an A grade and is given autonomous status by JNTU, Hyderabad. 

Anurag University's campus is spread across 55 acres of land. The university offers 14 degrees and 55 courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels such as Engineering, Pharmacy, Education, Management, Liberal Arts and Computer Applications programmes. Anurag University offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and has several industry interactions so that students get the opportunity to develop their practical skills and gain real-world experience. The Male to Female percentage of students on the campus is 25% to 75%. 

One can pursue B.Tech for INR 10,00,000 at Anurag University and B.Pharma, B.Sc and B.Com for INR 3,00,000. Therefore, we can say that the fee structure of the university is on the higher side. Anurag University has been ranked for its Engineering course and provides excellent placement opportunities. Read further to know our verdict on Anurag University in terms of placements, diversity, etc.

Anurag University Ranking: Steady Improvement

The ranking of Anurag University in the Engineering category is improving slowly and it climbs up the ladder a few steps every year. The university has been placed under the 101-150 band for the Engineering course by NIRF Ranking 2023.

• According to the Times Top Private Engineering Institute Rankings Survey 2022, Anurag University was ranked 3rd Best Engineering College in Telangana and 13th Best Engineering College in South India.
• Based on THE WEEK-Hansa Research Survey 2019 (Engineering Institute Rankings 2019), the university was ranked 124 in Engineering Colleges in India, 92 in the Private Engineering Colleges category in India, 55 in the South India Engineering Colleges category, and 12 in Hyderabad.
• TOI has ranked Anurag University 3rd for Best Engineering College in Telangana in the ‘Research’ category.

Our Take:

Based on the NIRF rankings, Anurag University is slowly improving in the Engineering and Pharmacy fields. The rank dropped for the Engineering course in 2020 from 160 to 180, however, it has pulled itself up within a year and was ranked 146th in 2021. Although there hasn’t been any drastic improvement in the university ranking, we can still say its curriculum and placements are gradually improving. In terms of overall ranking, there is a chance for the university to improve as the rank band has become stagnant for a few years. Improving the curriculum of other courses is also essential since they are yet to feature in the NIRF rankings.

Anurag University Academia & Batch

Students are offered 13 Undergraduate, 13 Post Graduate, and 9 Doctoral courses at Anurag University. The number of students enrolled in 2022 including UG and PG courses is 6,500. According to the students, the university faculty are highly qualified and experienced and assist the students in clearing their doubts. Admission to the courses at Anurag University is done based on an entrance exam.

Total Courses Offered

Take a look at the UG, PG and PhD courses offered at Anurag University:

Batch Size

Anurag University claims to have the best-in-class infrastructure facilities to train about 10,000 students with the support of about 1,000 teaching and non-teaching faculty members. The student-to-teacher ratio is approximately 20:1 which is not bad. 

Our Take:

Anurag University provides different specialisations in the courses offered at the UG, PG and PhD levels which gives students the opportunity to choose their ideal degree. The diversity in courses also allows students to opt for subjects that are aligned with their interests and skills. The student-teacher ratio at Anurag University is undoubtedly a positive aspect.

Anurag University Industry Partnership

Anurag University has signed MoUs with various industries in sectors such as Software, Manufacturing, Automation, Food Processing and Pharmaceutical, Oil and Gas etc. to aid their engineering graduates in getting global employment. The university is successful in bridging the gap between Industry and Institution and is continuing to succeed in bringing the ultimate development in engineering education. The companies who have signed MoUs with Anurag University are:

• JK Fenner
• Thyssen Krupp
• Think Notch Solutions
• AMS Semi Conductors
• Minto.Ai
• Moschip
• Efftronics
• Tecumseh
• Dynatech Industries
• Smart Bridge
• Sai Deepa Rock Drills
• Re Energy
• Gradientech
• BHS Sonthefen

Our Take:

It is quite evident that Anurag University is opening scopes for students from the engineering departments by collaborating with companies. However, not many collaborations have been made in favour of students from other courses. Therefore, non-engineering graduates are at a disadvantage and are somewhat left out of opportunities in terms of industry relations of the university. 

Anurag University Infrastructure

The hostel facility at Anurag University is extremely good and the university brags of being able to provide safe, secure and pleasing accommodations to its students (both boys and girls) to the capacity of 1,600. Spread across 55 acres of land, the university campus has a canteen, stores, a shopping complex, laboratories, a library, an open auditorium, seminar halls, an office room, admission rooms, classrooms and conference rooms. 

The hostel accommodation at Anurag University is provided at a nominal cost, which includes various amenities like food, laundry, and other facilities. The university offers a transport facility (bus service) with a charge of INR 20,000 to 30,000. Anurag University has a spacious 25,600 sqft. Central Cafeteria which has a modern kitchen and spacious dining hall maintained in a hygienic environment. The cafeteria provides quality food and prompt service to all the students. Mini cafes and fast-food centres are also available at various blocks all over campus. All food courts supply cool and purified aqua water. The canteen is open from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The menu features a variety of North Indian, South Indian and Chinese dishes.

The facilities provided to the students at the Anurag University hostel are:

• Separate hostels for boys and girls
• Rooms with attached washroom, bed (without mattress), table, chair and cupboard
• Gas and steam-based hygienic food preparation
• Cleanliness and Safety
• Laundry service
• Stationery shop
• Air cooler / Air Conditioner facility in each room (as opted)
• Arrangement for power supply through dedicated 24-hour hotlines
• In-campus hospital with an ambulance to provide medical assistance to students
• Internet connectivity through Wi-Fi
• Parking facility for two-wheeler vehicles
• Library
• Gymnasium and recreational facilities

Anurag University has different types of Cultural and Technical Clubs. The Cultural Clubs help to promote creativity, confidence and team spirit in students. The Technical Clubs encourage the students to be involved in learning state–of–the–art technologies to enrich their knowledge. Different types of cultural clubs are:

• Alap - Music Club
• AGI Click Cadets - Photography Club
• LiteraZe Club
• Narthana - Folk Dance Club
• Kriya - Event Management Club
• Srujana Club
• Groovin House - Hip Hop Dance Crew
• Specdam - CulturalClub
• Womens Club
• Aakruthi Club
• Dhraveena Club

The technical clubs of Anurag University are:

• CDTC
• Android Club
• MALAI - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Club
• Web Club
• IOT Club
• Null Club
• Data Analytics Club
• Cloud Club
• Code Club
• Cygnus Club
• Wright Brothers’ SkillClub
• MARK
• CAD
• Robotics

Our Take:

Anurag University's hostel facilities are highly appreciated for providing comfortable accommodation for students to reside and focus on their studies. The hostel has 24X7 security and CCTV surveillance, ensuring the safety of students. The campus offers a safe and favourable environment for students to live and succeed. However, if we take a look at the number of students that can be accommodated in the hostel to the number of students getting admitted to Anurag University every year, it appears that the university can increase its accommodation capacity. Students who come from other states prefer to stay in university hostels instead of renting a PG or hostel outside. So, if the accommodation increases, more and more students from outside the state are likely to take admission.  

Anurag University Internships & Placements

Anurag University provides internship and placement opportunities mostly for Engineering students. According to the cohort of the Engineering department, the university offers a comprehensive programme, top-notch faculty, state-of-the-art infrastructure, great industry exposure and opportunities to ensure that students are well-prepared for the demands of the tech industry.

Anurag University Internship

The data available for internships offered by Anurag University are only for the Engineering department. The university provides campus internships for Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and other Engineering departments. For the past few years, the university has been offering better internship facilities. 

Our Take:

The university focuses mainly on engineering departments in terms of internships. The Pharmacy department is also popular at Anurag University and it should make attempts to improve internship opportunities and placements for other departments as well. Anurag University needs collaborations with companies for campus placement of students across as many courses as possible. 

Anurag University Placement

Anurag University has a placement cell, the Training and Placement Division (TPD), that helps students achieve their professional dreams. The TPS invites different companies to participate in the placement drive of Anurag University. It collects the CVs of the students and conducts sessions and screening tests. This cell basically trains and grooms students as per the requirements of companies. After selecting candidates, the recruiter provides offer letters through the placement cell.

• The highest package offered to a student of Anurag University is INR 38.5 LPA.
• Anurag University's median placement package was INR 4.737 LPA.

Anurag University Placement Statistics

The placement statistics of Anurag University as per NIRF Data 2023 have been presented here:

Anurag University UG (4 years) Placement Statistics 2021-22 (NIRF Data 2023)

Anurag University PG (2 years) Placement Statistics 2021-22 (NIRF Data 2023)

Anurag University PG (3 years) Placement Statistics 2021-22 (NIRF Data 2023)

Anurag University PG (6 years) Placement Statistics 2021-22 (NIRF Data 2023)

Anurag University Top Recruiters

Here is a list of the companies that took part in the job placements for Anurag University for 2022-2023:

Key Takeaway:

• There has been an increase in the placement percentage of the 4-year Engineering and Architecture course at Anurag University by 0.45%, however, the median salary has decreased by 1.33%. 

• The placement percentage for the 2-year Pharmacy course has decreased by 4.35% but the median salary of Anurag University has increased by 8.45%.
• The overall placement percentage at Anurag University for the Pharmacy course of 4 years has increased. The placement percentage has increased by 21.51% and the median salary of the university has increased by 29.23%.
• For the 6-year Pharmacy course, the placement percentage of Anurag University has increased by 14.29% and the median salary has also increased by 11.6%.

Our Take:

Anurag University evidently places the primary focus on Engineering placements and the statistics of those are impressive. However, other departments at the university are at a disadvantage with respect to industry collaborations and campus placements. Taking steps to improve the placement process of students from other courses will assuredly enhance the overall quality and ranking of Anurag University.

Anurag University Diversity & Demographics

The number of female students at Anurag University is 48%. Let’s take a look at the course-wise demographics at the university. 

Anurag University Gender Participation

Anurag University Demographic Representation

Our Take:

The number of female students at Anurag University compared to the number of male students is higher. The university offers admission to more female students for UG, PG and PhD courses. However, the number of candidates from outside the state is lower if we compare it to the within-state students. Anurag University should also focus on its admission and other facilities so as to attract more students from other states. Expanding hostel accommodation will also enable more students from different states to apply.

Anurag University Faculty

The faculty of Anurag University is well-experienced and very helpful. Students find their faculty approachable so it becomes easy for them to get their doubts cleared. The university hires top-tier faculty members with commendable work experience for different courses. 

There are 5 to 6 faculty members who have completed their PhD in their respective fields. For every 20 students, there is one faculty member allocated and one-on-one sessions are taken up by these faculty members. 

Our Take:

Anurag University faculty is highly qualified and helps in developing the technical skills and practical knowledge of all students. They make efforts to ensure students are getting the required knowledge as per the industry standards. According to the review given by students on Quora, the professors are approachable and encourage discussing doubts.

Anurag University Location

The university is located in Venkatapur in Ghatkesar at Medchal-Malkajgiri district in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Anurag University is about 8 km away from Uppal Bus Station and 20 km from Secunderabad railway station. The nearest bus stop to the university is Chowdaryguda X Road Bus stop which is 2.6 km away. The railway station near the university is Secunderabad Railway Station which is 20 km away, Kacheguda Railway Station which is 21 km away and Hyderabad Deccan Railway Station which is 25 km away. 

Students of Anurag University can take an auto, bus or taxi to reach the university from the bus stop, railway station and airport. About 50 buses ply from all corners of the twin cities to the university. Regular TSRTC buses also connect the university from various places. The university provides bus services for different locations.

Our Take:

The bus service that Anurag University provides is very expensive. Students who live in hostels find it easy to reach college, however, others find it difficult to travel to the university. Paying INR 20,000 to 30,000 for bus charges is not at all pocket-friendly for many students. 

Anurag University Expectation vs Reality - CLD Verdict

It is evident that Anurag University is slowly improving according to the NIRF rankings and some of the facilities offered by the university are appreciable. It has great hostel facilities, outdoor games, laboratories, computer labs, etc. Most of the university faculty is also well-trained and provides proper guidance to students. 

As this is a private university, the course fees are a bit on the higher side. As per the placement statistics, Anurag University tends to focus more on Engineering courses as compared to the other programmes. The placement record of the university has been decent for a few years now.

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