University Name

Adikavi Nannaya University

University Type

State University

Established

2006

Motto                                      

Satyam Vadadharmam Char

Location

Rajamahendravaram (Rajahmundry), East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Approval

UGC | NAAC | AICTE | NCTE | PCI | BCI | APSCHE |

Notification Date

January 10, 2026

Application Start

January 12, 2026

Application Last Date

February 15, 2026 (Extended to Feb 22 with late fee)

Online Entrance Exam

March 25 – March 28, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

April 15, 2026 (Expected)

Interview Date

May 05 – May 15, 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

June 10, 2026

Last Date of Admission

June 30, 2026

Online

Release of official PhD notification

Submission of online application form

Screening of applications

PhD Entrance Examination (APRCET or University Test)

Shortlisting of candidates

Interview and Research Proposal Presentation

Preparation of merit list

Document verification

Final admission

Full-Time

Part-Time

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

10th Certificate and Marksheet

12th Certificate and Marksheet

Graduation Marksheet and Degree

Post Graduation Marksheet and Degree

Transfer Certificate

Migration Certificate

Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Income Certificate (if applicable)

ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport)

Passport Size Photographs

Research Proposa

Entrance Exam Scorecard (APRCET/NET/JRF if applicable)

Experience Certificate (for Part-Time candidates)

Telugu

English

Hindi

Sanskrit

Economics

Commerce

Management Studies

Political Science

Public Administration

History

Sociology

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Botany

Zoology

Environmental Science

Computer Science

Education

Law

Interdisciplinary Studies

Entrance Exam Fee

₹1,000 – ₹1,500

Registration Fee

₹ 5,000

Security Deposit

₹ 2,000

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹11,000 – ₹18,000

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹15,000 – ₹25,000

Exam Fee

₹2,000 – ₹3,000

DRC Fee

₹ 3,000

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 5,000

Extension Fee

₹ 2,000

Viva Fee

₹ 5,000

Name

Directorate of Admissions, AKNU

Account Number

062611011000715

IFSC

UBIN0823813

Bank Name

Union Bank of India

Branch

Adikavi Nannaya University Campus, Rajamahendravaram

MICR Code

533011118

Swift Code

Registration Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Course Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Coursework Exam Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

DRC Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Thesis Submission Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Extension Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Entrance Exam

Interview and Research Proposal

Registration and Admission Process

Course-work and Exam

DRC and Synopsis Submission

Supervise Allotment  

Conference and Research Paper Publication

Progress Report Submitted

Thesis Pre-Submission

Thesis Submission

Thesis Evaluation

Viva-Voce and Convocation