Acharya Nagarjuna University
Acharya Nagarjuna University named after the one of the most brilliant preceptors and philosopher has completed three decades of its existence. Established on 11th September in 1976, it is one of the premier educational institutes situated in the region of Namburu, Guntur in Andhra Pradesh. It is among the front ranking and fastest expanding universities of the region that offer excellent higher education facilities to the students of the region.
The university is recognized by UGC, Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Ministry of HRD and Government of India. It is accredited by NAAC in 2003 and 2010 and is an affiliating university with over 412 Post graduate, Under Graduate and Professional colleges. In addition to main campus the university maintains two more campuses in Nuzvid, Krishna District and Ongole, Prakasam District as well. A total of 44 courses are offered at three districts with a special mention of MBA program that meets industry standard following signing of partner program deals with Central Michigan University.
The university is renowned for its international exchange program. Various seminars and symposia takes place within the premises of university to promote international education and research opportunities to the students. The official site to know more about the university is www.anuonline.ac.in from where students can directly download the application form, fee structure, important notifications dates etc. Aspirants can also visit www.onlineresultportal.com as well to know more about various universities in different states and other important information related to various universities.
Vice chancellors
1. V. Balaiah (19-8-1976 to 19-8-1979)
2. B. Sarveswara Rao (20-8-1979 to 08-02-1981)
3. B. Swami (09-02-1981 to 09-8-1981)
4. D. Bhaskara Reddy (10-8-1981 to 30-11-1982)
5. K. Raja Ram Mohana Rao (30-11-1982 to 30-5-1986)
6. G. J. V. Jagannadha Raju (30-5-1986 to 15-8-1988)
7. D. Ramakotaiah (15-8-1988 to 15-8-1991)
8. K. Penchalaiah I/c., (15-8-1991 to 20-12-1991)
9. Y. C. Simhadri (20-12-1991 to 23-01-1995)
10. S. V. J. Lakshman (23-01-1995 to 16-11-1997)
11. P. Ramakanth Reddy I/c., (16-11-1997 to 23-9-1998)
12. C. V. Raghavulu (24-9-1998 to 11-10-2001)
13. D. Vijayanarayana Reddy (12-10-2001 to 30-11-2001)
14. Chandrakanth Kokate FAC (01-12-2001 to 28-4-2002)
15. L. Venugopal Reddy (29-4-2002 to 5-5-2005)
16. V. Balamohanadas (6-5-2005 to 3-5-2008)
17. Y. R. Haragopal Reddy (14-08-2008 - 14-8-2011)
18. K. Viyyanna Rao I/C (From 15-8-2011)
19. K.Viyyanna Rao (23-4-2012 to 23/4/15)
Facilities:-- Library
- Hostels
- Canteen
- Sports and Recreation
- Classrooms
Departments:-
- Department of Aquaculture
- College of Architecture & Planning
- Department of Biotechnology – The Centre was established in year 1994, inaugurated by the then Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, C. R. Bhatia.
- Department of Biochemistry
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Computer Science & Engineering
- Department of Political Science & Public Administration
- Department of Sociology
- Department of Economics
- Department of Telugu & Oriental Languages
- Department of Zoology
- Department of Botany
- Department of Commerce & Business Administration
- Department of Adult Education
- Department of Electronics & Instrumentation Technology
- Department of Environmental Science
- Department of Geology
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Physics
- Department of Rural development
- Department of Social Work
- Department of Statistics
- Department of Library and Information Science
- Department of Women's Studies
- Centre for Scientific Socialism
- Department of MA & Journalism and Mass Communications
- Centre for Buddhist Studies
- Centre for kashmiri studies
- Department of Nano Technology(5 years integrated)
- DEPARTMENT OF NASA TECHNOLOGYS