Diploma in Dance (kuchipudi) at Andhra University Visakhapatnam

If you are looking at Diploma in Dance (kuchipudi), Andhra University Visakhapatnam in Visakhapatnam runs it as a 1-year, full-time diploma course.

Andhra University Visakhapatnam is a other institute, founded in 1926. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Andhra University Visakhapatnam — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Andhra University Visakhapatnam has not published a fee for Diploma in Dance (kuchipudi) on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 1 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To be considered for Diploma in Dance (kuchipudi), you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Andhra University Visakhapatnam's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Andhra University Visakhapatnam on its website (www.andhrauniversity.edu.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2022) show a median package of ₹6.6 lakh at Andhra University Visakhapatnam. 315 of 372 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Andhra University Visakhapatnam runs 2 UGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Discontinued (Dec 2023)- Diploma in Music

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of Diploma in Dance (kuchipudi) genuinely interest you? You will spend 1 year on them.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Andhra University Visakhapatnam compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Visakhapatnam?