Andhra University College of Science and Technology

Andhra University College of Science and Technology (AUCST), established in 1931, is a prestigious institution known for its excellence in higher education and research. Accredited with an 'A' Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 2016, it achieved a remarkable CGPA of 3.60. Additionally, AUCST holds ISO 9001:2017 certification, highlighting its commitment to quality standards.
The college offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in diverse fields, including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Geology, Environmental Sciences, Biotechnology, and Oceanography. AUCST has also pioneered specialized programs in areas like Nuclear Physics, Genetics, Petroleum Exploration, and Remote Sensing.
AUCST is renowned for its research facilities such as the NMR Research Center, Analytical Research Lab, and USIC. It receives research funding from prominent agencies like UGC, DST, ISRO, and DRDO. With a robust track record of research publications, patents, and Ph.D. awards, the college continues to excel in scientific innovation.
Distinguished personalities like Nobel Laureate Sir C.V. Raman and renowned statistician Prof. C.R. Rao have been associated with AUCST, enhancing its legacy of academic and research excellence.

Scholarships available at Andhra University College of Science and Technology

Andhra University College of Science and Technology (AUCST) offers various scholarships and stipends to support students financially. Under the Jagananna Vidya Deevena Scheme, the Andhra Pradesh government provides full fee reimbursement to economically disadvantaged students, including those from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, backward classes, minorities, Kapus, and differently-abled categories, with annual family incomes below ₹2.5 lakh. The Jagananna Vasathi Deevena Scheme offers ₹20,000 annually for hostel and mess expenses.
Postgraduate students receive monthly stipends of ₹10,000 for Ph.D. and ₹7,000 for M.Sc. programs. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) offers Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) to Ph.D. and M.Sc. students, respectively. Merit-based National Talent Scholarships provide ₹3,000 per month for undergraduates and ₹5,000 per month for postgraduates.
The Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship supports SC/ST students with monthly stipends ranging from ₹16,000 to ₹18,000, while the National Fellowship for OBC Candidates offers ₹25,000 to ₹28,000 per month. The Maulana Azad National Fellowship assists minority students with similar benefits.
Additionally, the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Scheme of UGC and CSIR Fellowships provide financial support to qualified researchers, contributing to academic excellence at AUCST.