Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Anantapur – Application/Admission Process

Admission Overview:

JNTUA offers a variety of undergraduate (B. Tech, B. Pharm), postgraduate (M. Tech, MBA), and doctoral programs. The admissions are primarily based on scores from national or state-level entrance exams, such as:

• B.Tech/B. Pharm: AP EAPCET
• M.Tech: PGECET or GATE
• MBA: AP ICET

Application Process:

The application process can be summarized in the following steps:

Step 1: Registration for Entrance Exams

• Candidates must register for the relevant entrance exams based on their desired course.
• For B.Tech/B.Pharm, applications can be submitted through the TS EAMCET website.
• Tech candidates should register on the TS PGECET website, while MBA aspirants must register via AP ICET.

Step 2: Filling Out the Application Form

After qualifying for the entrance exam, candidates need to fill out the JNTUA application form online.

Required documents include:

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
• Entrance exam scorecard
• Aadhaar card
• Passport-size photographs

Step 3: Shortlisting and Merit List

• Candidates are shortlisted based on their entrance exam scores.
• A merit list is released to determine eligibility for counselling.

Step 4: Counselling Process

Shortlisted candidates must participate in the counselling session where they can choose their desired courses and colleges based on their ranks.

Step 5: Seat Allotment

After counselling, seats are allotted based on merit and availability. Candidates must accept their allotment by paying the admission fee.

Eligibility Criteria:

Eligibility varies by program:

Undergraduate Programs (B. Tech/B. Pharm)

• Completion of higher secondary education (10+2) with a minimum of 50% marks.
• Valid score in AP EAMCET.

Postgraduate Programs (M. Tech/MBA)

• For M. Tech: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with a valid GATE/PGECET score.
• For MBA: Bachelor's degree with Mathematics as one of the subjects; valid score in AP ICET.

Ph.D. Programs

• Master's degree in a relevant field with at least 55% marks.
• Admission is based on an entrance test followed by an interview.