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5. Extension, Outreach & Student Activities

The Students of Andhra University enjoy an array of activities on campus. These activities enhance
students proficiency in critical thinking, problem solving, and communication, thereby increasing
their ability to contribute to the positive and productive social experience. Some of the significant

achievements of the students of the University are as follows:

1. Students placements in the Corporate Sector:

S.No. Name of the College No. of Companies No. of Students Got
Placement
1. College of Arts, Commerce 14 40
2. College of Science and Technology 40 855
3. College of Engineering (A) 20 228

4. College of Engineering for Women 20 128

5. College of Pharmaceutical Sciences 11 39
6. Dr.B.R.Ambedkar College of Law 3 3
Grand Total 108 1293

2. Sports in the University:

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The academic activity at the University began on 1 July,
2019. As usual the MPEd I & III semesters commenced and

they went on to complete II & IV semesters, as per the
Academic Calendar of A.U. College of Arts & Commerce.

The proposal for starting of three months certificate course
“Fitness Trainer” for unemployed youth and defence
personnel was submitted to the Standing Committee of

Academic Senate and permission was accorded to start from
the academic year 2019-20. A total number of 15 Ph.Ds in Physical Education were awarded from 1-

7-2018 to 1-7-2019 and four Scholars submitted their Ph.D. theses.

Students Hostels and Facilities:

The University has 25 Hostels for students, from India and abroad, which accommodates more than
7,500 students.

The New events to be introduced are:

In addition to the 48 teams of Men and Women in Andhra University, the AU Sports Board is

planning to add another couple of games for the academic year 2018-19. The University has set a

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