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About Adichunchanagiri University
Adichunchanagiri University is a private university in Mandya, Karnataka. It is approved by UGC.
It offers 1 program, including Mba. NAAC has accredited it with grade A+ (CGPA 3.39), valid until Aug 2029.
Admission is through official counselling for Karnataka PGCET. In Karnataka PGCET 2025, General-category closing ranks ranged from 21,364 to 30,855.
Adichunchanagiri University is a private university in B G Nagara, Mandya district, Karnataka. It is recognised by UGC and holds a NAAC A+ grade valid until 2029-08-22. It offers engineering and management programmes.
The university was established in 2012 under the ACU Act 201212. It reports 500+ academicians and 15000+ students enrolled34. Programmes listed include B.E. and a 24-month Master of Business Administration. Fees for 2026 cover engineering, MBBS, pharmacy, nursing, education, commerce and science courses567.
For admission, engineering candidates qualify through KCET/COMEDK or the management quota, MBBS needs a valid NEET UG score, and ACU-RET along with faculty-specific entrance examinations is conducted8910. MBA closing ranks from Karnataka PGCET 2025 round 2 are available for several categories11.
The university is UGC-recognised under Section 2(f) and is classed as a state-private university. Its pharmacy programme carries a NIRF 2024 rank of 7812. The campus spans 25 acres and includes a multi-speciality teaching hospital, sports arenas and hostels1314.
Courses offered
| Program | Duration | Seats | Tuition (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 2 years | — | — |
Courses and fees
For 2026, B.E. annual fees in the general category are Rs 1,00,000 for Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Rs 1,20,000 for Robotics & Artificial Intelligence, Rs 2,00,000 for Electronics & Communication and Information Science Engineering, and Rs 2,40,000 for Computer Science Engineering and AI & ML1234567.
Lateral entry B.E. fees range from Rs 90,000 for Civil to Rs 1,20,000 for ECE and CSE per year8910. M.Tech programmes, including CSE, VLSI, and AI & Data Science, cost Rs 1,00,000 per year111213. The MBA costs Rs 1,50,000 per year14.
MBBS costs Rs 23,60,000 per year in the private category and Rs 35,60,000 per year under management1516. Among other courses, B. Pharmacy is Rs 1,70,000, B.Sc. Nursing Rs 1,50,000, B.Ed Rs 70,000, B.Com Rs 42,000 and B.Sc. courses Rs 35,000 per year1718192021. A two-sharing hostel costs Rs 85,00022.
Admission
Admission depends on the programme. For B.E., candidates must qualify through KCET/COMEDK or the management quota1. For MBBS, a valid NEET UG score is mandatory2.
The university also conducts ACU-RET and faculty-specific entrance examinations3. MBA cutoffs are available from Karnataka PGCET, so MBA aspirants can check the ranks given under cutoff trends.
Before applying, check the fee for your programme and category on the courses and fees section, and confirm current dates and eligibility with the university. You can contact the university on +91 98458 63779 or at chancellor@acu.edu.in45.
Latest cutoffs
In Karnataka PGCET 2025 round 2, the closing rank for MBA at Adichunchanagiri University was 30,855 (General category, ROK quota, gender-neutral seats).1
| Exam | Round | Program | Category | Opening | Closing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET 2025 | 2 | MBA | General · ROK · gender-neutral | — | 30,855 | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) – PGCET Verified |
Cutoff trends
Cutoff data available is for the MBA through Karnataka PGCET 2025, round 2, under the ROK quota1. The closing rank for the general category was 308552.
For category 2A the closing rank was 30335, and for category 2B it was 2443734. A closing rank is the last rank that received a seat in that round, so a lower number means a more competitive category.
These figures come from one round of one year, so treat them as a guide rather than a prediction. Ranks can shift each year and between rounds, so compare with the latest counselling results before you decide.
Placements
Adichunchanagiri University has not published an official placement report that we could verify yet.
Colleges that take part in NIRF publish students placed, higher studies and median salary for the last three batches in their NIRF data on their own website. Ask the placement cell for the latest report by course, with the number of students placed and the median, not only the highest, package.
Accreditation
Adichunchanagiri University holds NAAC accreditation with grade A+, valid from 23 August 2024 to 22 August 2029.1
| Body | Grade | Valid | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAAC | A+ (3.39) | Aug 2024 – Aug 2029 | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Verified |
Is this college genuine?
UGC approval status is valid for Adichunchanagiri University, and it is recognised under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act. It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities, and its disclosure was found.
NAAC has accredited it with an A+ grade, CGPA 3.39, valid from 2024-08-23 to 2029-08-221. It also reports NBA accredited programmes2. The university was set up under the ACU Act 20123.
To verify these yourself, check the UGC website for its university list and the list of fake universities, and the NAAC website for the list of accredited institutions with valid accreditation. NBA accreditation of a programme can be confirmed on the NBA website.
Contact and location
- Address
- Adichunchanagiri University NH 75, B. G. Nagara, 571448.,B G Nagara,Mandya,Karnataka,571448
- PIN code
- 571448
- District
- Mandya
- State
- Karnataka
- Official website
- acu.edu.in
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Private
- AISHE code
- U-0971
- UGC ID
- 983
How to reach
Campus and hostel
The campus covers 25 acres and includes a multi-speciality teaching hospital, sports arenas and hostels12. Separate hostel facilities for boys and girls are available on campus3.
Hostels offer furnished rooms, Wi-Fi, 24/7 security and mess facilities with nutritious meals4. Other features include a female warden, attached bathrooms, solar hot water, CCTV monitoring, RO purified water, laundry services and power backup5678. A two-sharing hostel is priced at Rs 85,0009.
For study, there is a 24/7 reading room, a tutorial room, a digital library with AV section, a book bank and a virtual library with e-books and e-journals1011121314.
Frequently asked questions
What is Adichunchanagiri University and where is it located?
Is Adichunchanagiri University recognised by UGC and NAAC?
UGC lists it as a state-private university, and it is recognised under Section 2(f). NAAC has given it an A+ grade with a CGPA of 3.39, valid from 2024-08-23 to 2029-08-221. It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities.