Andhra University, Andhra Pradesh

Research Should Lead to Innovation; Universities Need Financial Strength: Dr. B.V.R. Mohana Reddy

Dr. B.V.R. Mohana Reddy, Founder Chairman of Cyient Technologies, emphasized that research should lead to innovation and practical applications while addressing university officials and deans at Andhra University on Thursday.

He stressed the need for Andhra University (AU) to become financially stronger by exploring new funding avenues, including alumni contributions, donor support, CSR initiatives, and research grants. He noted that quality research can create wealth and contribute to institutional growth.

Dr. Mohana Reddy appreciated AU for securing prestigious projects such as BIRAC Bio-NEST, Oxmic Lab MoU–AI Hub, and IITM CART. He also highlighted the importance of industry–academia collaboration and encouraged faculty members to develop strong research proposals to attract funding.

Emphasizing gender equality, he called for greater participation of women in all sectors and praised their contributions to the university. He also lauded the efforts of Vice-Chancellor Prof. G.P. Rajasekhar in preparing a vision document aimed at restoring AU’s former glory.

Prof. G.P. Rajasekhar reiterated the university’s commitment to supporting research by students and faculty members. Dr. Mohana Reddy was later felicitated by the university. Alumni Association President K.V.V. Rao, Rector Prof. P. King, Registrar Prof. K. Rambabu, deans, principals, and faculty members attended the programme.

Efforts Needed to Prevent Loss of Life Due to Rip Currents: IG Gopinath Jatti

Research institutions and government agencies should work together to identify rip currents and prevent loss of life, said IG Gopinath Jatti while inaugurating the one-day National Conference on Strategies for Coastal Safety and Rip Current Management at Andhra University on Wednesday.

Speaking on the occasion, he stressed the need for innovation, continuous monitoring, and public awareness to reduce casualties. He noted that while 69 deaths due to rip currents were reported in 2023, the number came down to 39 in 2024. However, around 45–50 people lose their lives annually due to rip currents in the state. He advised people to avoid entering hazardous coastal areas and said warning signboards are being installed at vulnerable locations.

Andhra University Vice-Chancellor Prof. G.P. Rajasekhar emphasized the importance of socially relevant research and called for better awareness, improved warning systems, and coordination between technology and policy measures.

ISRO scientist S.V.V. Arun Kumar said public awareness about rip currents remains low. He explained that AI technology is being used to identify rip currents and support measures to prevent loss of life.

Science College Principal Prof. M.V.R. Raju stressed the need to improve public awareness and preparedness, while Head of the Department Prof. C.V. Naidu outlined ongoing research efforts and plans for collaboration with various organizations.

Coastal Security Police SP K. Sravani and others also spoke.

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AU Students File Patent for Groundbreaking Migraine Diagnostic Kit!

Did you know that millions mistake migraines for regular headaches, relying on painkillers until the condition worsens? Because there are currently no proper lab tests for migraines, doctors usually have to rely on physical symptoms alone.

Change is coming, straight from the labs of Andhra University!

Two teams of our brilliant M.Sc. Zoology students have successfully developed and tested a new In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) kit that can confirm a migraine using simple blood and urine samples!

The Breakthrough Journey:
• The Guide: Led by Emeritus Prof. B. Bharathalakshmi in collaboration with Dr. Ravikiran Yedidi, founder of TCABSE Laboratories (an exciting startup incubating on the AU campus!).
• The Discovery: AU students mapped out specific biomarkers. By analyzing patient samples using advanced laboratory techniques, they successfully pinpointed clear inflammatory biomarkers and neurotransmitter patterns unique to migraine sufferers.
• The Milestone: A patent application has officially been filed through the AU IPR cell!

The team is now expanding partnerships with local hospitals for larger clinical trials before launching this lifesaving diagnostic tool into the market. Huge congratulations to our student researchers for paving the way in medical science!

AP ICET-2026 Results Officially Released! A Massive 91.41% Pass Percentage Across the State!

Huge milestones for future corporate and tech leaders! Andhra University has successfully announced the results for the state-level AP ICET-2026 entrance exam for MBA and MCA courses.

Hon’ble Education Minister Shri Nara Lokesh officially announced the results online, cheering on all the successful candidates. On campus, our Vice-Chancellor, Prof. G.P. Rajasekhar, along with Rector Prof. P. King and Registrar Prof. K. Rambabu, unveiled the official metrics.

Inside the Incredible Stats:
• 23,198 candidates appeared for the online exam across 92 test centers in AP & Hyderabad.
• 21,205 bright minds qualified, hitting a fantastic 91.41% state pass rate!
• Girls Shine Bright: Female candidates led the success chart with a beautiful 92.62% pass rate! Boys recorded a solid 89.91% pass rate.

Meet the State Top 5 Rankers on the Leaderboard:
1st Rank: P. Vaishnavi (Kakinada)
2nd Rank: B. Venkata Siddhartha Yadav (YSR Kadapa)
3rd Rank: Sheikh Khajaliyakhat (Nellore)
4th Rank: P. Ramachandra Reddy (Tirupati)
5th Rank: J. Nani Mahesh Babu (East Godavari)

A massive round of applause to our brilliant toppers and all qualified students!

Our Vice-Chancellor expressed deep appreciation for AP ICET Convener Prof. M. Sasi, Computer Centre Director Prof. Bhaskar Reddy, and Prof. K. Rama Sudha for managing the multi-session exam seamlessly.

Head over to the official APSCHE website to look up your rank cards and start planning your counseling journey!

AUEET-2026 Results Officially Released! Shoutout to the State Toppers!

The wait is over for our future engineers! Andhra University has officially announced the results for the Engineering Entrance Test (AUEET-2026) for self-support engineering programs.

Our Honorable Vice-Chancellor, Prof. G.P. Rajasekhar, officially released the merit ranks alongside Director of Admissions Prof. D.A. Naidu, Registrar Prof. K. Rambabu, Dean Prof. K. Srinivasa Rao, and Prof. Venkatadri.

Out of 5,327 applicants, 4,707 bright minds took the exam across 7 major cities. Huge congratulations to everyone who cleared the hurdle, and a special round of applause for our State Top 5 Rankers!

The Leaderboard:
1st Rank: G. Jayaram (Vizianagaram) with an awesome score of 84 marks!
2nd Rank: G. Venkata Bhuvana Teja (Palnadu)
3rd Rank: Sheikh Nousheer (Singarayakonda, Prakasam)
4th Rank: V. Muralikrishna (Srikakulam)
5th Rank: K. Likhith (Srikakulam)

Our Vice-Chancellor personally congratulated these standout students for their stellar academic brilliance!

Important Counseling Update:
- Ranks are now active on the AU website.
- Stay tuned to the portal as the schedule for online certificate verification and counseling options is coming up very soon!
Note: Special category counseling will happen offline at the Directorate of Admissions office in Pedawaltair.

Welcome to the next chapter of your engineering journey at AU!

AP PGECET-2026 Results Out! Splendid 93.29% Success Rate Across AP!

Andhra University has successfully declared the results for the state-level AP PGECET-2026 for post-graduate Engineering and Pharmacy courses!

Hon'ble Education Minister Shri Nara Lokesh announced the results online and extended his warmest wishes to all the bright minds moving into higher education. On campus, our Vice-Chancellor, Prof. G.P. Rajasekhar, released the official results data alongside Registrar Prof. K. Rambabu.

A Quick Look at the Superb Stats:
• 9,990 students appeared for the exam across 26 test centers.
• 9,320 candidates qualified, marking a brilliant 93.29% pass rate!
• Computer Science Engineering dominated with a massive 97.70% pass percentage!
• Food Technology secured a perfect score with a 100% pass rate!
• Female candidates led the charts with a wonderful 93.67% success rate.

The Vice-Chancellor expressed immense gratitude and appreciation for the exam convener, Prof. P. Mallikarjuna Rao, and his team for their flawless coordination and smooth ex*****on of the computer-based test from April 28-30.

Qualified students can seamlessly download their rank cards via the official portal (cets.apsche.ap.gov.in) or simply through WhatsApp at 9552300009.

Wishing all the future postgraduates the absolute best in their upcoming counseling and academic journeys!

Remembering Gurudev: Rabindranath Tagore Jayanthi at AU

Andhra University paid a beautiful tribute to the legendary poet, philosopher, and Nobel Laureate, Vishwakavi Rabindranath Tagore, on his birth anniversary!

Our Honorable Vice-Chancellor, Prof. G.P. Rajasekhar, honored the great visionary by garlanding his statue at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College of Law campus.

The Vice-Chancellor spoke about Tagore’s timeless contribution to education and literature, and proudly recalled the historic occasion when Rabindranath Tagore visited our very own Andhra University campus! He encouraged students and researchers to embrace Tagore's ideals of humanism, creativity, and cultural unity.

Registrar Prof. K. Rambabu, along with university professors, research scholars, students, and staff, joined in to offer their respectful homages.