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Andhra University Online (School of Distance Education)

One of India's Oldest and Most Respected State Universities (Est. 1926)

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About Andhra University Online (School of Distance Education)

Andhra University Online (School of Distance Education), part of Govt of Andhra Pradesh State University, is a state university founded in 1926 and based in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. One of India's Oldest and Most Respected State Universities (Est. 1926) The university holds a NAAC A++ accreditation (3.74 CGPA (Highest Category)) and its online degree programs are approved under UGC-DEB regulations, carrying full parity with on-campus degrees. With 40,000+ learners enrolled and a network of 280+ hiring partners, it is one of the more established names in Indian online higher education.

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Andhra University Online (School of Distance Education) Student

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Empowering 40,000+ Online Learners

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Degree carries no "Online/Distance" caveat on the main diploma as mandated by the UGC Regulation 2020.

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Online Degree Programs & Fee Breakdown

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Postgraduate Most Enrolled

Online MBA (with Core Management Electives)

schedule Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters) • fact_check Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with min 50% marks

Total Course Fee ₹85,000

0% EMI: ₹2,125/mo

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Every program conducted by Andhra University Online (School of Distance Education) is legally recognized under the UGC (Open and Distance Learning Programmes and Online Programmes) Regulations, 2020. By statutory decree, degrees conferred online hold 100% equivalence to degrees completed via traditional on-campus delivery.

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Career Outcomes

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280+ Active Enterprise Recruiters

Graduates from Andhra University leverage dedicated placement drives, live interview bootcamps, and direct referral opportunities across multinational tech conglomerates, big-4 consulting firms, and BFSI leaders.

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Our academic council reviews university programs across regulatory legality, digital LMS infrastructure, alumni career mobility, and total return on investment (ROI).

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Student Queries

Frequently Asked Questions • Andhra University

Is a degree from Andhra University valid for Government Jobs & UPSC?expand_more

Yes, absolutely. Under University Grants Commission (Open and Distance Learning Programmes and Online Programmes) Regulations, degrees awarded through online mode by UGC-DEB recognized universities are treated as equivalent to traditional campus degrees for all Central and State Government jobs, UPSC, SSC CGL, PSUs, and defense recruitments.

Does the degree mention "Online" or "Distance Education"?expand_more

As per the official UGC mandate, the degree certificate awarded by Andhra University Online (School of Distance Education) is identical in nomenclature and stature to on-campus degrees. It does not carry stigmatizing distance-mode labels, ensuring seamless corporate acceptance.

Do I ever need to visit Visakhapatnam or a physical exam center?expand_more

No. The entire lifecycle — including admissions, live classes, digital assignments, project submissions, and semester term-end examinations — is conducted 100% online. Exam mode: 100% Online Web-Proctored Exams.

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What is the eligibility for the MBA at Andhra University?expand_more

Bachelor's degree with min 50% marks

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