Admission to NIT Andhra Pradesh requires clearing the JEE Main exam, with a typical minimum score of 140, and participating in the JOSAA counseling process. An initial entrance fee of ?45,000 is required. Established in 2015, NITAP has a faculty-to-student ratio of 1:20, with many faculty members holding PhDs. The college charges an annual fee of about ?2 lakhs, including a hostel fee of ?25,000. General students pay the full amount, while fee reductions are available for SC, ST, and OBC students, and those from lower-income families.
Placement outcomes are promising, with the highest salary package at 50 LPA and an average of 8 LPA. The Computer Science and Engineering department boasts nearly 100% placement, averaging 15 LPA. Placement rates vary across departments, ranging from 79% to 98%. Recruitment is strong, with companies like Amazon and Google participating. Students are eligible for placements from the 6th semester, and internships, although not directly provided by the college, offer stipends between 3.6 to 12 LPA.
Scholarships and loans are available, including the e-pass and National Scholarship. Specific scholarships like Jnanabhumi and state scholarships are offered to Andhra Pradesh students, with fee remission based on income. Despite delays in scholarship disbursement, the average course fee is around ?7.5 lakhs over four years, with additional scholarships like Reliance Foundation and LIC Scholarship available for meritorious students.
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