Dr YSR Architecture and Fine Arts University

Dr YSR Architecture and Fine Arts University, established in 2018, is a distinguished public state university located in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh. Named after the visionary leader Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, the university stands as a pioneering institution dedicated exclusively to architecture, planning, and fine arts education in South India. The university was carved out of the erstwhile Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur to create a specialized hub for creative and technical education in the built environment and artistic disciplines. Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by the Council of Architecture (COA) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Dr YSR Architecture and Fine Arts University offers a comprehensive range of programs across multiple levels. The university provides Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Research programmes in Architecture, Planning, Fine Arts, Design, and related disciplines, catering to the creative aspirations of students across Andhra Pradesh and beyond. The institution serves as the affiliating university for various architecture and fine arts colleges across the state, ensuring quality education and standardized curriculum delivery. Admissions to the university are conducted through state-level entrance examinations including AP EAPCET for undergraduate programmes and AP PGECET for postgraduate programmes, along with direct admissions based on merit for certain courses. The university emphasizes practical learning, creative expression, and sustainable design principles, preparing graduates to become innovative architects, planners, artists, and designers who can contribute meaningfully to society and the built environment.