SKU Anantapur Admission 2026

Sri Krishnadevaraya University
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh · SKU Anantapur · Estd. 1981
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AP PGCET 2026 is being conducted by SKU on 5 May and 8-11 May 2026. SKU 2026-27 admission notification is published on skuniversity.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-10

About Sri Krishnadevaraya University

Sri Krishnadevaraya University (SKU), Anantapur is a state university established in 1981, named after the celebrated Vijayanagara emperor Sri Krishnadevaraya. The university is one of the principal affiliating universities of the Rayalaseema region and offers UG, PG, professional, M.Phil and Ph.D programmes across arts, sciences, commerce, management, education and engineering.

PG admissions to SKU are coordinated through AP PGCET conducted by APSCHE; AP PGCET 2026 has been notified for examinations on 5 May and 8-11 May 2026 across 17 participating universities including SKU. Professional UG / PG programmes use AP EAPCET, AP ICET and AP PGECET as relevant.

The official admission notification and programme-wise schedule are published on skuniversity.ac.in.

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Application fee: ₹600 (General) / ₹400 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

State Common Entrance Test

AP PGCET 2026
Conducted by APSCHE / Sri Krishnadevaraya University

AP PGCET 2026 is being conducted by APSCHE through Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur for admission to PG programmes (M.A., M.Sc., M.Com.) at 17 participating state universities. AP PGCET 2026 examinations are scheduled for 5 May 2026 and 8-11 May 2026.

Other accepted exams

  • AP PGCET
  • AP EAPCET
  • AP ICET
  • AP PGECET
  • AP LAWCET

Eligibility

PG: Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline with the minimum aggregate prescribed for the programme; AP PGCET rank. UG / Professional UG: As per programme — 10+2 with required subjects; AP EAPCET / AP ICET / OAMDC rank as applicable. M.Phil / Ph.D: Master's degree with UGC-prescribed aggregate.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
AP PGCET 2026 examination (5 May) 05 May 2026 – 05 May 2026 exam SKU / APSCHE Ongoing
AP PGCET 2026 examination (8-11 May) 08 May 2026 – 11 May 2026 exam SKU / APSCHE Ongoing
AP PGCET 2026 result TBA result SKU / APSCHE Upcoming
SKU web counselling and seat allotment TBA counselling Sri Krishnadevaraya University Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Read the AP PGCET / SKU notification
    Visit skuniversity.ac.in and cets.apsche.ap.gov.in for the AP PGCET 2026 notification, eligibility and exam schedule.
  2. 2
    Apply for AP PGCET
    Register on the AP PGCET portal, fill the application, upload documents and pay the application fee.
  3. 3
    Appear for AP PGCET
    Sit the AP PGCET 2026 on the scheduled date (5 May 2026 or 8-11 May 2026, subject-wise) and download the rank card after result.
  4. 4
    SKU web counselling
    Register for SKU web counselling, exercise programme and college options across participating universities and accept seat allotment.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

AP Jagananna Vidya Deevena, Vasathi Deevena, SC/ST/BC/EBC post-matric scholarships through APSCHE.

Reservations

AP State Reservation: SC 15%, ST 6%, BC-A 7%, BC-B 10%, BC-C 1%, BC-D 7%, BC-E 4%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal. 85% local plus 15% non-local.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Sri Krishnadevaraya University?
Sri Krishnadevaraya University admits students primarily through AP PGCET 2026. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Sri Krishnadevaraya University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Sri Krishnadevaraya University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Sri Krishnadevaraya University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Sri Krishnadevaraya University accept AP PGCET 2026 scores?
AP PGCET 2026 is the primary basis for admission at Sri Krishnadevaraya University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.