International students can start applying for provisional admission into any undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programs from 1st November every year, for the academic year commencing from following June. Students should download the Admission Application Form and the prospectus (free of cost) from www.anuisc.info or www.anu.com
Provisional admission for International Students into various programs for academic year is as per the schedule below
| Course | Admissions are opened from | Last date for applying | Reporting Date | Commencement of classes from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Skill Development Training Programme | 1st November | upto 30th May for all Batches | on or before 1st Jan. for first Batch | 1st January for first Batch |
| B.A, B.Com, B.Sc., BBA | 1st November | 31st May | on or before 20th June | 23rd June |
| M.A., M.Sc., MBA, MHRM | 1st November | 31st May | on or before 20th June | 23rd June. |
| M.Tech., M.Pham | 1st November | 31st May | on or before 25th Aug. | 1st September |
| MBA | 1st November | 31st May | on or before 25th Aug. | 1st September |
| LLM | 1st November | 31st May | on or before 25th Aug. | 1st September |
| Ph.D. | Admissions are given round the year | |||
International students must fill up the provisional admission application form and submit it, along with the copies of certificates to the Director, International students Cell. This should be done well in time so that the student is able to obtain the visa before the due date of admission.
After scrutiny of the application for eligibility, the University will intimate to the student regarding issue of provisional admission letter.
Student has to pay a non-refundable by way of Demand Draft registration fee drawn in favour of the “Director, International Students Cell, Acharya Nagarjuna University” payable at Nagarjuna Nagar or Guntur or in the account of :
The student will be issued provisional admission letter and the student must obtain a “student visa” endorsed to Acharya Nagarjuna University from Indian Embassy / Consulate. Admissions cannot be confirmed without a valid visa.
Students no longer require a No objection Certificate, for joining professional courses. (This has been withdrawn by the Government ofIndia vide letter No. F.No. 33-17/2002 - U. 4 dated 20th August 2004).
However, all International students wishing to undertake any research work or join a Ph.D. or M.Phil.programs will have to obtain prior security clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the approval of Department of Secondary & Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development Government of India and this must be on the Research Visa endorsed to this University.
After obtaining the Visa endorsed to Acharya Nagarjuna University, the student must apply for final admission, to the Director, International Students Cell, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjunanagar - 522 510, Andhra Pradesh, India.
The admission for the International students will be finalized and the allotment of a college is made, when the candidate reports in person to the Director, ISC and after verification of all the certificates, appropriate visa and the payment of tuition fee in full. If the candidate fails to comply with any of these mandatory documentations, the admission will be cancelled.
International students must bring all the original certificates of qualifying examinations while reporting for final admission. The original certificates will be returned to the students immediately after making an endorsement to this effect.
All the International Students must undergo the medical examination and get the medical fitness certificate. As per government rules, all international students entering India on Student Visa have to be tested for HIV and will not be given admission if found to be positive. All international students will be required to pay medical fees of US $ 50, which includes the medical fee covering routine medical needs of the students for the first year. For subsequent years the sum of the medical fees will be as decided by the university, from time to time.
International students, whose qualifying examination is not in the English medium, or not passed TOEFL / IELTS must appear at the proficiency test in English as decided by the University or can apply for English Language Skill Development Training Programme at International Students Cell, Acharya Nagarjuna University.
Within a week of arrival to India foreign students should register their names with the Police in the Foreigner Regional Registration Office (FRRO) of the local Police Station.
International students who are studying for full time courses in any other institution can be given admission into part time / Correspondence courses only if they hold a valid visa for the duration of the part time course. A separate visa is not required. They will have to pay the fees as applicable. Such students must approach the Director, International Students Cell for getting admission into Part-time / Correspondence courses, if they meet the prescribed eligibility qualifications.
The International students shall have to abide by the rules and regulations of the University and the code of conduct as applicable to Indian students studying same courses.
The procedure for examination, payment of examination fees, issue of mark list, issue of pass certificates and award of degrees will be the same as for the Indian students studying such courses.
The above rules will be applicable to all international students seeking admissions into the University. In case there are any differences on the interpretation of rules then the opinion of the International Students Cell will be final. The fees are liable for revision and students will have to pay the revised fees whenever applicable. On the points not specifically covered, the decision of the University authorities will be final.
‘International Students’ shall include the following two categories:
1 ) Foreign students: Students holding passports issued by foreign countries including people of Indian origin who have acquired the nationality of foreign countries are included as foreign students.
2 ) Non Resident Indians (NRI): Only those Non Resident Indian students who have studied and passed the qualifying examinations from schools or colleges in foreign countries will be included as international students. This will include the students studying in the schools or colleges situated in foreign countries even if affiliated to the Boards of Secondary Education or Universities located in India, but will not include students studying in those schools or colleges (situated in India) and affiliated to the Boards of Secondary Education or Universities of the foreign countries. Students passing the qualifying examinations from Boards or Universities located in foreign countries as external students and dependants of NRI studying in India will not be included as international students. Entry level status of International Students on entry to country will be maintained.
Registration Fee is non-refundable and is to be paid only once i.e., at the time of issuing provisional admission.
Tuition fee is payable per annum in one instalment into the account of The Director, International Students Cell, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjunanagar - 522 510, Andhra Pradesh, India.
An international student, who has been granted admission into a particular course, if it is necessary to change the course, can apply for another course on payment of Rs.2,000/-. Change of course is permissible only for one time.
Once an international student has taken admission in a particular college / institution, he / she shall not be allowed to change the college / institution under any circumstances.
Special English coaching, can be given to students coming from non-English medium, by English Language Skill Development Training Program, admitted on payment basis.
Hostel accommodation is available (without mess) with all modern amenities in the University Campus for the International Students. If the students wish to have private accommodation, the staff of ISC will try to help student in finding suitable accommodation in private houses. Rents for the off-campus private housing vary, depending upon the locality and facilities available therein.
University does not have any provision for scholarships to International students.
International students should have the required financial resources to cover all their expenses. Part-time employment is not available. The University rules do not permit any international student to take up any job, part-time or full-time, while being on rolls as a regular student.
Indian customs and practices are different from other countries in many respects and international students are expected to respect them.
University academic year starts in June with the first year classes commencing in July and ending in April.
Annual examinations for year wise programs are held in March / April every academic year. The semester examinations are held twice a year, for the odd-semester in November / December and for the even-semesters in March/April. Students have first term holidays in October / November and summer vacation during May- June..