AU IT and Computer Applications Vizag: Admission 2026

About Department of Information Technology and Computer Applications, Andhra University

Andhra University’s Department of Information Technology and Computer Applications in Visakhapatnam runs B.Tech IT, M.Tech IT, MCA, M.Sc Computer Science and PhD programmes.

The Department of Information Technology and Computer Applications was formed in 2018-19 within the AU College of Engineering on the Andhra University campus in Visakhapatnam. It offers an undergraduate B.Tech in Information Technology and postgraduate courses: M.Tech in Information Technology, the Master of Computer Applications and an M.Sc in Computer Science. It also guides PhD scholars. The department page says admission is through a state-level common entrance test, and the university Directorate of Admissions publishes the notifications. It is one of the younger departments of the college and shares the campus facilities of Andhra University.

Courses and fees

Course	Mode	Duration	Seats	Fee per year	Total fee
Bachelor of Technology	Full-time	4 yrs	—	—	—
Master of Computer Applications	Full-time	2 yrs	—	—	—
Master of Science	Full-time	2 yrs	—	—	—
Master of Technology	Full-time	2 yrs	—	—	—
Doctor of Philosophy	Full-time	—	—	—	—

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Admission through: Entrance test

Admission to the B.Tech programme is through the AP EAPCET (EAMCET) rank and state counselling, while Andhra University also runs AUEET for self-supported B.Tech seats. M.Tech seats go to GATE holders first and then by AUCET or AU entrance rank, and MCA admission is through AP ICET. PhD admission follows the Andhra University research admission notification issued by the Directorate of Admissions.

Typical eligibility

Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
Master of Computer Applications: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; BCA, B.Sc (CS/IT) or equivalent
Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

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