Acharya Nagarjuna University, a state university was inaugurated on 11th September, 1976 by the then President of India, Sri Fakruddin Ali Ahmed and celebrated its Silver Jubilee in 2001, has been constantly showing good progress and expansion in terms of introducing new courses in the University. The University was developed in an area of 300 acres on the National High Way (NH-16) between Vijayawada and Guntur of Andhra Pradesh, the region which is declared as capital of Andhra Pradesh State. The University is one of the front ranking and fastest expanding Universities in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) awarded A+ grade to Acharya Nagarjuna University. It is named after Acharya Nagarjuna one of the most brilliant preceptors and philosophers, whose depth of thought, clarity of perception and spiritual insight were such that even after centuries, he is a source of inspiration to a vast number of people in many countries. The University is fortunate to be situated on the very soil where he was born and lived, a soil made more sacred by the aspiration for light and a state of whole someness by generations of students. With campus student strength of over 5000, the University offers instruction for higher learning in 68 UG & PG programs and guidance for the award of M.Phil and Ph.D in 48 disciplines spread over six campus colleges.
Acharya Nagarjuna University consistently excelled in education and research, earning a prominent place among educational institutions in India. The university's commitment to academic excellence and innovation has garnered recognition from various esteemed ranking organizations. Acharya Nagarjuna University has been awarded with "A+" grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an institutional CGPA of 3.46/4.00. The University has also been ranked 97th in the overall category, 59th in the universities category, and 20th among state universities in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF-2024), as declared by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India.
Further, showcasing its global and National standing, Acharya Nagarjuna University has achieved 108 international ranks, 39 National ranks, 3 certifications, 2 records, and 5 awards including 2 Green University Awards and 1 State Energy Conservation Award, across a total of 157 different categories. These accolades have been awarded by esteemed world-ranking organizations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), QS I-GAUGE, Times Higher Education (THE), Scimago, UI Green Metrics, NIRF,MHRD's Swachhata Rankings, University Guru, SECA, India Today, The Week, Education World, Green Mentors, among others.
ANU's consistent presence in these prestigious rankings is a testament to its dedication to quality education and research across diverse disciplines. As the university continues to evolve and adapt to meet the ever-changing educational landscape, its recognition in global rankings serves as an indicator of its stature and contribution to higher education.
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