About University College of Engineering Kakinada, JNTUK
University College of Engineering Kakinada, the autonomous constituent college of JNTU Kakinada, dates from 1946 and offers B.Tech in seven branches, 14 M.Tech specialisations and MCA.
JNTUK University College of Engineering Kakinada is an autonomous engineering college on the JNTU Kakinada campus at Nagamallithota, Kakinada, and traces its start to 1946. Its four-year B.Tech covers Civil, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical, Electronics and Communication and Computer Science with 50 seats each, plus Chemical and Petroleum Engineering with 60 seats each. There are 14 two-year M.Tech specialisations with 18 seats each, ranging from Machine Design and Structural Engineering to Cyber Security, VLSI and AI and Machine Learning, and a three-year MCA with 60 seats. The college also has Food Technology, Humanities and Management Studies departments.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Full-time | 4 yrs | 360 | — | — |
| Master of Computer Applications | Full-time | 3 yrs | 60 | — | — |
| Master of Technology | Full-time | 2 yrs | 252 | — | — |
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
B.Tech seats at this constituent college of JNTU Kakinada are filled through the Andhra Pradesh state engineering entrance test and counselling. M.Tech and MCA seats are filled through the state postgraduate entrance processes and university notifications. The college website posts notices and academic calendars for each programme.
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 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
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Facilities
- Labs
- Library
Where these courses lead
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Electrical Engineer
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Data Scientist
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Business Analyst
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Frequently asked questions
When was UCE Kakinada started?
In 1946.
How many seats are there in B.Tech CSE?
The academics page lists an intake of 50.
Does UCEK offer M.Tech in Cyber Security?
Yes, among 14 M.Tech specialisations with 18 seats each.
How long is the MCA?
Three years, with 60 seats.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- JNTUK University College of Engineering Kakinada · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Academics - UCEK · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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