Here is the list of the Top 20 Architecture Colleges in Andhra Pradesh. If we talk about the eligibility for entering one of the below-mentioned colleges is that the student shall be admitted to an architecture course only if she/ he has passed an examination at the end of the 10+2 scheme of examination with at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics and also at least 50% marks in aggregate of the 10+2 level examination.

1) SPAV, Vijayawada

The first name on the list of the Top 20 Architecture colleges in Andhra Pradesh is the School of Planning and Architecture of Vijayawada. Established in 2008, this college is just what you are looking for in an architecture college in the private section.

2) AUCE, Visakhapatnam

Andhra University College of Engineering was established in 1955. The reason behind giving this institute the very second position on the list of top 20 Architecture Colleges in Andhra Pradesh is that the college provides top-class facilities.

Whether it’s about faculty, academics, or cultural events, every feature of this college makes it a desirable candidate for the first spot. It is an autonomous college and extension campus of Andhra University located at Vishakhapatnam and is the first college in India to have a Department of Chemical Engineering.

3) SARCA, Vijayawada

The next college on the list of the top 20 Architecture Colleges in Andhra Pradesh is the SAR College of Architecture, abbreviated as SARCA. Established in the year 2000. One of the best things about this college that makes its position in this list is the opportunities that students get in while studying in the college.

Many famous builder groups hire interns from this university. Here, if anyone wants to do twin courses side by side, they can. All the courses are available here including the law courses.

4) MSPA, Vijayawada

Maestro School of Planning and Architecture was established in 2015 and is affiliated with JNTUK. All the courses offered here, to sum up, becomes a huge list. All the basic as well as advanced facilities can get here. Hostels are also available for both girls and boys.

The college has a great alumni group and not only this, all the alumni have great careers in whatever fields they are.

5) VSAP, Vijayawada

It is located in Vijayawada and is also known as the Vaishnavi School of Architecture and Planning. Established in 2015, is a Multi-facility university with world-class infrastructure and highly qualified facilities.

All the courses have a higher value in this college as the alumni have left a great mark on the college. All the reading companies are hiring from this university.

6) MRK College of Architecture, Bhimavaram

The next college on the list of the top 20 Architecture Colleges in Andhra Pradesh is the MRK College of Architecture. Established in the year 2014, this college makes its position in this list is the opportunities that students get in while studying in the college.

Many famous builder groups hire interns from this university. Here, if anyone wants to do twin courses side by side, they can. All the courses are available here including the law courses.

The alumni of this college have many famous architects and owners of some great buildings in the entire world.

8) VCAP, Visakhapatnam

The next college on the list of top 20 Architecture Colleges in Andhra Pradesh is the Varaha College of Architecture and Planning. Established in 2011, this university is located in Tonk, Rajasthan. since the college is in a remote area, the number of students is not quite huge but all the facilities of this college attract the students towards it.

The college has all the basic as well as advanced facilities needed to make it to this list. A huge computer lab with approx 20 to 40 computers, all fully updated.

9) KLU, Guntur

The next college on the list of top 20 Architecture Colleges in Andhra Pradesh is the K L Deemed to be University, formerly Koneru Lakshmaiah University, which is a higher educational institution deemed to be a University and is located in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh.

It was established in 1980 as a college of engineering, it consists of eight schools, offering academic programs at UG, PG, doctoral, and post-doctoral industry-focused Courses.

10) GITAM, Visakhapatnam

The top 20 Architecture colleges in Andhra Pradesh also consist of the Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management, established in 1980. This college is one of the main colleges in Andhra Pradesh to contribute to the development of some of the finest B. Arch graduates in the entire world.

This goal of the college is achieved because of the Top-notch facilities that the college provides. Apart from the facilities, the faculty members are also very well trained and have all kinds of basic as well as advanced knowledge about the subjects.

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11) ANU, Guntur

The top 20 Architecture colleges in Andhra Pradesh also consist of the Acharya Nagarjuna University, inaugurated on September 11th of 1976 by the former President of India, Sri Fakruddin Ali Ahmed. This university comprises a total of 450 affiliated colleges in the entire state of Andhra Pradesh.

The institute does offer various courses and programs other than the Architecture course, and all the courses and the university are acknowledged by NAAC with “A” grade accreditation.

12) KITS, East Godavari

The next college on the list of top 20 Architecture Colleges in Andhra Pradesh is the Kakinanda Institute of Technology and Science. Established in 2008, this university is one of the best universities in Andhra Pradesh due to the placement opportunities and internships that the students get from there.

All the students are very much thankful to whoever gets placed. The reviews of the alumni are also great, including their package as well.

13) VFSTR, Guntur

Following, on the list of Top 20 Architecture Colleges in Andhra Pradesh is the Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology & Research, established in 1997. It got designated as a “Deemed to be” University in 2008.

A massive campus of 109 acres resulted in the college becoming the largest main campus that can enrol up to 68k students. It is one of the most prestigious and highly-ranked NAAC A+ universities in India, which in return, makes this college eligible to be on the list of the Top 20 Architecture colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

14) AU, Visakhapatnam

Andhra University, established in 1926 is one of the oldest colleges in Andhra Pradesh Being the oldest, it does have many cultural subjects also. Apart from the cultural subjects, the university does provide many Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses and also many other courses apart from Architecture. The college offers many facilities basic as well as advanced

This college appeared on the list of the Top 20 Architecture Colleges in Andhra Pradesh because of the education-friendly environment that the college offers to its students. The faculty here, are also very much supportive, and apart from the computer science course, many more UG and PG courses are also offered by this college.

16) JNTUK, Kakinada

This college is one of the most reputed and a college of high importance on the list of Top 20 Architecture colleges in Andhra Pradesh. The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University which got completed in 1946. This college got the status of an autonomous institute in 2008. The college is ranked 185 by the NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) in 2020.

17) Visakha Institute of Engineering and Technology, Visakhapatnam

The next college on the list of top 20 Architecture Colleges in Andhra Pradesh is the Visakha Institute of Engineering and Technology of Visakhapatnam. Established in 2008, this university advances in many fields. Some of them are good infrastructure, industrial certificates, a wifi campus, 56000+ alumni, and many more.

All the facilities provided by this college are very much exclusive as the thinking of the institution is that, if we want to make students great, the facilities provided to them must also be great.

18) VRSEC, Vijayawada

Next, on the list of the Top 20 Architecture Colleges in Andhra Pradesh is the Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha Engineering College or VRSEC. This is a private college and offers both, Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses. It was established in 1977 and is also designated as the first private institution to offer the engineering education in United Andhra Pradesh and the first college to offer PG Programmes in engineering in the state in the year 1977.

Talking about the facilities of this college include a hostel facility with mess service and a campus covering a vast land of 24.5 acres.

19) Dr YSR Architecture and Fine Arts University, Kadapa

If you haven’t gotten your dream college/university in the above colleges, then this university may be your destination. Dr. YSR Architecture and Fine Arts the University of Kadapa provides such facilities or say opportunities that this college provides. Every facility that the university can give to its students can be made available in the time of 1 or 2 weeks. The university was established in 2008.

20) Visakha Technical Campus, Peda Narava

Last but not least, on the list of the top 20 Architecture colleges in Andhra Pradesh is the Visakha Technical Campus of Peda Narava which was established in 2008. Offering Masters in architecture (Sustainable architecture) that focuses on various sectors to address the contemporary challenges in the field of interiors,
Architecture, Urban Design, and Urban Planning.

The institute provides facilities like computer labs with requisite software for drawing, designing, simulation, etc, model making room, a compressed earth block making machine, and a construction yard.

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Designed to monitor the freshness of seafood in real-time by responding to pH changes, the film offers a practical solution for improving food safety and reducing waste.

This film detects the release of volatile amines, compounds typically associated with spoilage, and indicates food quality through visible color changes, say sources from NIT Rourkela.

These natural components make the film biodegradable, safe, and responsive, aligning with sustainability goals and offering a non-invasive way to assess seafood freshness.

Findings

The findings of this research have been published in the journal Food Packaging and Shelf Life in a paper co-authored by Prof. Preetam Sarkar (as the lead corresponding author), along with his research scholars, Mr. Rahul Thakur, Miss Harshi Singhi, Mr. Vedsagar Rajesh Suryavanshi, and Dr. Ravichandran Santhosh.

Other co-authors in this work include Dr. Khalid Gul from NIT Rourkela, Dr. Swarup Roy from Lovely Professional University, Dr. Srinivas Janaswamy from South Dakota State University, Brookings, USA and Dr. Kirtiraj K. Gaikwad from IIT Roorkee.

Fishing

India is the world’s second-largest fish-producing nation, contributing approximately 8% of global fish production, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

It also holds the distinction of being the top five producer of shrimp globally, with frozen shrimp being the top export commodity.

Given the scale and importance of seafood production, innovations that ensure freshness and reduce spoilage are of immense value, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

In this context, intelligent packaging systems, which preserve food while monitoring its quality, are rapidly gaining global interest.

Unlike conventional packaging that serves merely as a protective barrier, the intelligent packaging film developed by NIT Rourkela team offers visual cues about the product’s condition, making it a promising solution for enhancing food safety and reducing waste.

The beetroot peel extract was prepared separately, and then combined with the starch, gum tragacanth, and a small amount of glycerol to cast the films.

These were dried and tested for their pH-sensitivity and effectiveness in monitoring seafood freshness, said Prof Preetam of NIT Rourkela.

Pigments

Beetroot peels contain betalains, a group of pigments known for their bright colours and pH sensitivity, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

These pigments also offer antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits, making them suitable for food-related applications.

Incorporating these natural compounds into the starch-based film creates a biodegradable, safe, and responsive packaging material.

When the seafood begins to spoil and pH levels rise, the film changes colour, providing a clear visual indicator of freshness.

Starch

The choice of Kodo millet starch and gum tragacanth contributes to the film’s biodegradable and eco-friendly profile.

Kodo millet is an underutilised grain with excellent film-forming properties, while gum tragacanth enhances the mechanical strength and flexibility of the material.

The researchers believe that using such agricultural by-products not only supports sustainability but also adds value to food processing waste, such as beetroot peels.

At the laboratory scale, the cost of producing the film was estimated approximately Rs. 900 per kilogram.

When scaled up for industrial production, the cost is projected to range between Rs. 400 and Rs. 600 per kilogram, making it a potentially viable option for commercial use.

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