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Adikavi Nannaya University Rankings & Recognitions 2025 Details

East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
  • College Type
    State University
  • Co-Ed Status :
    Co-Education
  • Affiliated To :
    Adikavi Nannaya University

Adikavi Nannaya University Rankings & Recognitions Details

Adikavi Nannaya University Rankings & Recognitions 2025

Adikavi Nannaya University (AKNU) in Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, has earned recognition through various national rankings and accreditations, reflecting its growth since establishment in 2006 as a state university under the Andhra Pradesh government. While it lacks prominent international rankings beyond broad Asia listings, AKNU performs steadily in Indian frameworks like NIRF, Outlook, and NAAC, with strengths in Engineering, Management, and overall university categories. Recent 2025-2026 data shows improvements in management rankings amid NAAC pursuits, bolstered by research output and infrastructure upgrades.

National Rankings

  • AKNU features in multiple national surveys, with NIRF placing its University College of Engineering at #101-150 in Engineering for 2024 (stable trend), and overall university recognition around top 100-200 brackets.
  • Outlook-ICARE ranks it #155 in MBA (Private) for 2024 and #151 in Management for 2025-2026, improving from #158 in 2023; overall Outlook score hit #43 out of 52 in 2025.
  • These positions highlight teaching quality, placements, and inclusivity, outperforming peers like Godavari Institute in select metrics.

Ranking Body

Category

Rank (2025/2026)

Previous Year

NIRF

Engineering (UCE)

101-150 (2024)

Similar (2023)

Outlook-ICARE

MBA (Private)

155 (2024)/151

158 (2023)

Outlook

Overall B-Schools

43/52 (2025)

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International Rankings

  • Global visibility remains modest, with QS Asia University Rankings listing AKNU at #1501+ for 2026, emphasizing regional impact in South Asia.
  • Uniranks places it globally at #11,232 (score 30.21) and an alternate profile at #25,790 (10.35), based on research citations, faculty quality, and alumni influence.
  • No QS World or THE rankings appear, aligning with its state focus rather than international research prominence.

Accreditations and Recognitions

  • AKNU holds UGC recognition and pursues NAAC A+ accreditation, with self-study reports highlighting infrastructure and faculty strengths.
  • State-level honors include AP government grants for expansions like sports facilities; NIRF participation underscores transparency in parameters like graduation outcomes (91% placement claims) and scholarships (over 40 crore distributed).
  • The engineering college's NIRF band reflects research in geology and chemistry departments.

Awards and Achievements

  • Faculty and students secure UGC/DST grants for projects, with recognitions in Scopus publications and patents.
  • Institutional awards feature in Outlook for management education, plus regional accolades for eco-friendly campus initiatives and cultural contributions honoring Adikavi Nannaya legacy.
  • Student reviews rate it 4.1/5 overall, boosting reputational scores via several educational platforms.
  • As of 2026, AKNU targets NIRF top-100 overall through enhanced PhD programs and industry MoUs.

Trends and Future Outlook

  • Rankings show upward mobility in management (from #158 to #151), driven by 72% placement rates and packages up to 12 LPA, though engineering holds steady amid competition.
  • NAAC A+ and NIRF stability position AKNU as a strong regional choice, with 2026 Outlook releases expected to reflect post-pandemic recovery in inclusivity metrics.
  • Official site aknu.edu.in tracks updates, encouraging sustained focus on research and global tie-ups.

 

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