Dr.B.R.Ambedkar University, Etcherla

Dr.B.R.Ambedkar University, Etcherla, established in 2008, is a State public university located in Etcherla, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh. The university was founded with the objective of providing quality higher education to the socially and economically disadvantaged sections of society, particularly in the northern coastal region of Andhra Pradesh. Named after Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, the university operates under the governance of the Government of Andhra Pradesh and is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Spread across a sprawling campus, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar University, Etcherla offers a diverse range of academic programmes spanning Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD levels across multiple disciplines including Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Computer Applications, and Education. The university focuses on holistic development through quality teaching, research, and community engagement. Admission to various programmes is conducted through state-level entrance examinations such as AP EAMCET, AP PGECET, AP ICET, and AP Ed.CET, as well as merit-based selection for certain courses.