Located in New Boyanapalli, Rajampet, within the Annamayya district of Andhra Pradesh, Annamacharya University (formerly Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Sciences – AITS, Rajampet) has established itself as an institution for technical and professional education in the Rayalaseema region. Founded in 1998 under the auspices of the Annamacharya Educational Trust (AET) and recently elevated to unitary university status under the Andhra Pradesh State Act, the institution consistently maintains quality standards in teaching, research, and infrastructure.
The university holds accreditations from national assessment bodies, including the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). Its statutory approvals, rank performance across national frameworks, and academic recognitions reflect its systematic progress in technical education.
Ranking Framework / Assessment Body
Evaluation Stream / Category
Achieved Rank / Band
NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework)
Engineering / Overall / Innovation
Regular Participant / Ranked in 151–300 Rank Band
IIRF (Indian Institutional Ranking Framework)
Top Private Engineering Colleges (Autonomous)
Ranked 27th Nationally
National Institutional Survey Ratings
Overall Private Institutions Band
Ranked among Top 200 Private Engineering Colleges
Q1. Is Annamacharya University recognized by the UGC?
Ans. Yes, Annamacharya University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) as a state private university under the Andhra Pradesh State Act.
Q2. What NAAC grade is awarded to Annamacharya University (AITS Rajampet)?
Ans. The institution is accredited by NAAC with an 'A' Grade, achieving a CGPA score of 3.4 out of 4.0.
Q3. Are B.Tech courses at Annamacharya University NBA accredited?
Ans. Yes, core B.Tech disciplines including Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the NBA.
Q4. Does Annamacharya University participate in NIRF rankings?
Ans. Yes, the university routinely submits data and participates across NIRF categories, including Engineering, Innovation, and Overall university frameworks.
Q5. What AICTE approvals does the university hold?
Ans. All technical and professional undergraduate and postgraduate offerings—including B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, and MBA—are approved by the AICTE.
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