Krishna University (KU), established in 2008 in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, under the Andhra Pradesh State Act No. 4 of 1991, is a public state university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Located on a 100-acre campus in Rudravaram, Machilipatnam, KU is ranked among the top 500 universities in India by EduRank and offers over 120 courses across 15 streams, including Science, Business & Management Studies, Law, Accounting & Commerce, Arts, Engineering, Pharmacy, and Education. The university operates through 15+ departments (e.g., Chemistry, Computer Science, Commerce & Business Management) and 50+ affiliated colleges, providing certificate, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. Popular courses include B.Tech, B.Pharm, MBA, MCA, and M.Sc. Krishna University MBA fees for 2 years are INR 20,000–40,000. The university does not offer distance education; all programs are full-time and on-campus. All details about courses and fee structure of Krishna University are given below:
The table below lists Krishna University fees for select courses along with their eligibility criteria, based on available data:
Course Name | Total Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
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B.A. | INR 11,250–20,000 | 10+2 with 45% (40% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) in any stream, merit-based via CBSE 12th/BIEAP |
B.Sc | INR 11,250–1,20,000 | 10+2 with 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) in PCM/PCB, merit-based via CBSE 12th/BIEAP |
B.Com | INR 11,250–20,000 | 10+2 with 45% (40% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) in Commerce/Mathematics, merit-based via CBSE 12th/BIEAP |
BBA | INR 16,500–30,000 | 10+2 with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) in any stream, merit-based via CBSE 12th/BIEAP |
BCA | INR 16,500–30,000 | 10+2 with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) in any stream with Mathematics, merit-based via CBSE 12th/BIEAP |
B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) | INR 1,20,000–1,90,000 | 10+2 with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) in PCM, valid AP EAMCET score (cutoff: 80,000–1,50,000 rank) |
B.Pharm | INR 1,20,000–2,70,000 | 10+2 with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) in PCM/PCB, valid AP EAMCET score (cutoff: 50,000–1,00,000 rank) |
B.Ed | INR 1,41,720 | Bachelor’s degree with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) or B.Tech/B.E with 55% (50% for SC/ST/PWD), merit-based or KRUCET score |
M.A. (English/Journalism) | INR 13,300–40,000 | Bachelor’s degree with 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) in any discipline, valid KRUCET or CUET-PG score |
M.Sc (Microbiology) | INR 25,000–80,080 | B.Sc in relevant subject with 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD), valid KRUCET or CUET-PG score |
MBA (Finance/Marketing/HR) | INR 20,000–40,000 | Bachelor’s degree with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD), valid AP ICET score (cutoff: 6,619–6,981 rank for General, 5,557–8,262 for BCB in 2023) |
MCA | INR 44,000–1,10,000 | BCA/B.Sc (IT/CS) or Bachelor’s degree with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) and Mathematics at 10+2 or UG level, valid AP ICET score |
M.Com | INR 13,300–40,000 | B.Com/BBA/BBM with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD), valid KRUCET or CUET-PG score |
M.Ed | INR 40,000–60,000 | B.Ed with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD), valid KRUCET or CUET-PG score |
Pharm.D | INR 3,00,000 | B.Pharm with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD), valid AP PGCET or GPAT score |
Ph.D (Chemistry) | INR 54,500 | Master’s degree with 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD), valid KRUCET, UGC NET, CSIR NET, or APSET score, followed by interview |
Diploma in Computer Applications | INR 10,000–15,000 | 10+2 with 45% (40% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD), merit-based |
Hostel and mess charges at Krishna University are given in the table below, based on available information:
Particulars | Single Room | Double Sharing | Triple Sharing |
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Hostel Charges | INR 15,000 (per year) | INR 12,000 (per year) | INR 10,000 (per year) |
Mess Charges | INR 24,000 (approx. per year, INR 2,000/month) | INR 24,000 (approx. per year, INR 2,000/month) | INR 24,000 (approx. per year, INR 2,000/month) |
Other Charges | Refundable caution deposit (INR 3,000), Electricity & maintenance (INR 1,000/year), Establishment fee (INR 500/year) | Refundable caution deposit (INR 3,000), Electricity & maintenance (INR 1,000/year), Establishment fee (INR 500/year) | Refundable caution deposit (INR 3,000), Electricity & maintenance (INR 1,000/year), Establishment fee (INR 500/year) |
Total Fees | INR 43,500 (approx. per year) | INR 40,500 (approx. per year) | INR 38,500 (approx. per year) |
Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
Diploma | Higher secondary education (10+2) from a recognized board or its equivalent, Minimum aggregate score of 50% in qualifying examinations, Relevant subjects studied as per specific diploma course requirements | |
M.Sc. (Master of Science) | ₹24,200 - 70,000 | Bachelor's degree in the relevant field, Minimum required aggregate marks may vary, Qualify for an entrance examination, Meet specific merit-based requirements |
M.A. (Master of Arts) | ₹18,000 | Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, Minimum aggregate score of 50% or equivalent in undergraduate studies |
Post Graduate Diploma | Bachelor's degree from a recognized university, Minimum aggregate score of 50% in qualifying examination | |
Certificate | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, Minimum aggregate score of 45% in qualifying examination, Relaxation in minimum percentage requirement for reserved categories | |
Master of Performing Arts - MPA | Undergraduate degree in any stream from a recognized university, Minimum aggregate score of 50% in the undergraduate program |