Dravidian University: Courses, Admission, Fees, Placement

Kuppam, India


Dravidian University ,Kuppam ,Andhra Pradesh

Overview

Latest Updates

  • Registration for the DUCET exam - March 2025 (expected)
  • AP ICET exam - May 2025
  • The DUCET exam - May or June 2025 

Dravidian University (DU) is a public university established in 1997, and located in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC), and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). This university is accredited by NAAC with a B grade.

In 2024, Dravidian University was ranked first time in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in the 151-200 band. The university offers more than 50 courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and certificate levels. These courses are offered in a variety of streams, including science, business, humanities, and more. Some of the popular courses include MBA/PGDM, B.Sc, B.Com, B.A, BBA, MCA, M.Sc., and M.A. 

DU has a good placement rate, with 70% of MCA students getting placed. The highest package offered was ₹ 45 LPA. The median salary for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at the university in 2023 was ₹ 8 LPA.

Some of the top recruiters include Microsoft, Google, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HDFC, and TCS. The university has a dedicated placement cell that offers internships in the computer science department with top IT companies. The university has a hostel facility with a one-time development fund, mess maintenance charges, and crockery charges of about ₹ 2,000 per year only. 


Quick Overview Table


The table below represents the key highlights of Dravidian University


Particulars

Details

University Type 

Public University

Establishment Year & Location 

1997 & Andhra Pradesh,  India

Placement Rate

70% (MCA Students)

Top Recruiters 

Microsoft, Google, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HDFC, Accenture, TCL, Wipro and TCS

Highest Package

₹ 45 LPA

Average Package

₹ 8  LPA

Recognized By 

UGC and AICTE

Accredited by

NAAC with a B grade

Courses Offered

MBA/PGDM, B.Sc, B.Com, B.A, BBA, MCA, M.Sc, and M.A.

Hostel Charges

(₹2,000/year)

Mode of Application

Official Website


Ranking


Dravidian University was ranked by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for the first time in 2024. The below table represents the rank of colleges and specific years for more latest updates visit the official website. 


Ranking Body

Year

Rank with Category

NIRF

2024

151-200 in the University  Category 

uniRank

2024

649th in India in the University  Category 

uniRank

2024

10,365th in the world in the University  Category 


Dravidian University ,Kuppam ,Andhra Pradesh

Programs

Dravidian University offers more than 50+ courses in various streams like Arts, Science, Commerce, and Management. The fee structure varies from course to course, seat availability, entrance exam results, and many more factors. The table below represents courses the college offers along with the fee structure for more latest updates visit the official website.


Program / Courses

Fees 

Master of Computer Applications (MCA) (2 years)

₹30,000 to ₹37,500

Master of Science (M.Sc.) (2 years)

₹21,430 to ₹55,000

Master of Arts (M.A.) (2 years)

₹13,000 to ₹22,600. 

Master of Business Administration (MBA). (2 years)

₹59,000. 

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) (3 years)

₹38,800

B.Sc (3 years)

₹6,200 

Diploma

₹ 5,000 - 8,000

PG Diploma

₹ 5,500 - 8,000

Master of Business Administration [MBA]

1 courses • 2 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Bachelor of Arts [BA]

1 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Dravidian University ,Kuppam ,Andhra Pradesh

Admissions

Dravidian University's admission process is based on a merit list and scores in entrance-level qualification exam results. To be eligible for undergraduate programs, you must have a minimum of 50% aggregate in your previous exam. The university offers research programs that can take 3–5 years to complete. The table below represents college courses and their eligibility criteria. 


Program / Courses

Eligibility

Master of Computer Applications (MCA) (2 years)

Graduation with 50% 

Master of Science (M.Sc.) (2 years)

Graduation with 55% + DUCET

Master of Arts (M.A.) (2 years)

Graduation with 50% 

Master of Business Administration (MBA). (2 years)

Graduation with 50% + APICET

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) (3 years)

10+2  with 45%

B.Sc (3 years)

10+2  with 45%

Diploma

10+2 

PG Diploma

Graduation


Important Dates


The table below represents some upcoming important admission and exam dates for 2025. However, students can go on the official website for regular updates


Events

Important/Tentative Dates

Registration for the DUCET exam

March 2025 (expected)

APICET exam

May 2025

The DUCET exam

May or June 2025 (expected)

NATA 2025 result

April 2025


Cutoff

The cutoff for Dravidian University depends on the course and the year. The university uses a variety of factors to determine the cut-off for admission, including class 10+2 academic score, merit list, and entrance exam. The table below represents the 2024 cutoff of different courses. 


Courses

Cut Off (Last Round)

MBA

34287 (General Category)

MCA

21772 (General Category)

Master of Business Administration [MBA]

1

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

1

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

FAQs related to Admissions

DUCET (Dravidian University Common Entrance Test) is a national-level entrance exam held every year for admission to various postgraduate courses such as MA, M.Sc, MLISc, M.COM, MSW, etc.


Currently, Dravidian University does not participate in CUET. Admissions are based on university-specific entrance tests or merit.

Dravidian University ,Kuppam ,Andhra Pradesh

Placements

The college offers a great placement rate with 70% of MCA students getting placed during the placement session drive of 2024. The highest package offered was ₹ 45 LPA and the average package was ₹ 8 LPA, during the 2024 placement session. Top IT, Banking, and finance sector recruiters visited for the campus drive, and some of the top recruiters include Microsoft, Google, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HDFC, Accenture, TCL, Wipro, and TCS. The table below represents the key highlights of the 2024 placement. 


Particulars

Details

Placement Success Rate

70% (MCA Students get placed)

Top Recruiters

Microsoft, Google, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HDFC, Accenture, TCL, Wipro and TCS

Highest Package

₹ 45 LPA

Average Package

₹ 8 LPA

Internship

Summer Internship  in the computer science department with top IT companies

Internship Companies

Reliance Industries Limited, Hindustan Unilever Limited, Wipro, Infosys and HP

Stipend offers

₹ 5,000 - 10,000/month

Roles Offered

Developer, Data Analyst, Designer, Consultant, Project Manager, Data Scientist. 

FAQS

70% of students get placed during the 2024 placement session. The highest package offered was ₹ 45 LPA.

The placement cell organizes:

  • Career counseling sessions
  • Resume-building workshops
  • Mock interviews
  • Company-specific training programs

Dravidian University ,Kuppam ,Andhra Pradesh

Scholarships

Dravidian University offers scholarships to eligible students through the Jagananna Vidya Deevena (RTF) and Jagananna Vasathi Deevena (MTF) schemes, students can avail of the scholarship by submitting original documents on the NSP portal within a given interval of time. Some of the scholarships the college provides are given below with the amount and eligibility criteria. 


Types of scholarships

  • Jagananna Vidya Deevena (RTF)
  • Jagananna Vasathi Deevena (MTF)
  • UGC fellowships
  • Post Matric Scholarship
  • President Scholarship Program


Scholarship Type

Eligibility

Details (Amount)

Jagananna Vidya Deevena (RTF)

Students from SC, ST, BC, EBC (other than Kapu), Kapu, Minority, and Differently Abled categories are eligible

NA

Jagananna Vasathi Deevena (MTF)

Students from SC, ST, BC, EBC (other than Kapu), Kapu, Minority, and Differently Abled categories are eligible

NA

UGC fellowships

NA

NA

Post Matric Scholarship

available for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

NA

Need-Based

Financial Assist 

₹10,000 to ₹75,000 per year

Yes, you can apply for multiple scholarships, but ensure they allow stacking (combining funds). Some scholarships may have restrictions.


Commonly required documents include:

  • Academic transcripts
  • Income certificate
  • Caste certificate (if applicable)
  • Aadhar card
  • Bank account details

Dravidian University ,Kuppam ,Andhra Pradesh

Infrastructure

The  University has a variety of infrastructure, including a library, computer center, hostels, and solar panels with a campus area of 1,077 acres. The university has Separate hostels for men and women, All women students are provided with accommodation, and the college has a solar panel that contributes to the green economy. The table below represents the college hostel and its fee structure. 


Hostel 

Fees (Common for boys and girls)

Application form

₹ 150 

Development fund

₹ 500 (one-time)

Mess maintenance charges

₹ 500 per month

Mess caution deposit

₹ 5,000 (one-time)

Room Rent

₹ 2,000 per month

FAQs related to Infrastructure programs

The university has a campus area of 1077 acres.

The campus features:

  • Modern classrooms with smart boards
  • Well-equipped labs (computer, science, engineering)
  • Library with extensive books and e-resources
  • Sports facilities (gym, courts, fields)
  • Wi-Fi-enabled campus