KL University (KLEF Deemed to be University), Andhra Pradesh Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
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KL University (KLEF Deemed to be University), Andhra Pradesh - Overview
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About KL University (KLEF Deemed to be University), Andhra Pradesh
KL University -- formally the Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF), Deemed to be University -- is a private, multi-disciplinary university on a large campus at Vaddeswaram, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, near Vijayawada. Founded in 1980-81 as KL College of Engineering and affiliated to Acharya Nagarjuna University, it was granted Autonomous status by the UGC in 2006 and declared a Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, by the MHRD, Government of India, in February 2009, later being accorded UGC Category-I status in 2019.
Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by KL University (KLEF Deemed to be University), including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:
KL University (KLEF Deemed to be University), Andhra Pradesh Courses
35 CoursesB.Tech - Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics; admission via KLEEE / JEE Main / JEE Advanced / AP EAMCET-EAPCET / other state CETs, per the official Fee Structure and Entry Requirements pages.
B.Tech - Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (AI&DS)
10+2 with PCM; admission via KLEEE/JEE/state CETs.
B.Tech - Computer Science & Information Technology (CS&IT)
10+2 with PCM; admission via KLEEE/JEE/state CETs.
B.Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
10+2 with PCM; admission via KLEEE/JEE/state CETs.
B.Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering, VLSI (Chip Manufacturing) specialization
10+2 with PCM; admission via KLEEE/JEE/state CETs.
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering (ME)
10+2 with PCM; admission via KLEEE/JEE/state CETs.
B.Tech - Civil Engineering (CE)
10+2 with PCM; admission via KLEEE/JEE/state CETs.
B.Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)
10+2 with PCM; admission via KLEEE/JEE/state CETs.
B.Tech - Internet of Things (IoT)
10+2 with PCM; admission via KLEEE/JEE/state CETs.
B.Tech - Bio-Technology (BT)
10+2 with PCM/PCB (per department); admission via KLEEE/JEE/state CETs.
B.Tech - CSE with Specialization in AI & ML (Full Stack)
10+2 with PCM; admission via KLEEE/JEE/state CETs.
Lateral Entry B.Tech Programs (CSE, AI&DS, CS&IT, ECE, IoT, ME, EEE, CE)
Diploma (Polytechnic) holders or B.Sc graduates in a relevant discipline; admission via KLECET / AP ECET rank, per the official Fee Structure and Scholarships tables.
BBA - Multi Specialization (Finance / Marketing / HRM / Digital Marketing / LSCM / IT / AI)
10+2 in any stream; admission via KLEF's own selection process/ICET, per the official Fee Structure page.
BBA - Global Finance (CMA/ACCA certification)
10+2 in any stream; admission via KLEF's own selection process, per the official Fee Structure page.
BBA - Business Analytics / Fintech
10+2 in any stream; admission via KLEF's own selection process.
MBA - Marketing / HR / Finance / Digital Marketing / Business Analytics
Bachelor's degree in any discipline; admission via KLMAT / ICET / CAT / MAT / XAT, per the official PG Admissions and Fee Structure pages.
MBA - Fintech
Bachelor's degree in any discipline; admission via KLMAT/ICET/CAT/MAT/XAT.
MBA (Global Program)
Bachelor's degree in any discipline; admission via KLMAT/ICET/CAT/MAT/XAT, per the official fee page; global certification fee is mandatory and notified separately by circular.
B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture
10+2 with PCB/PCM (Agriculture stream norms); admission via KLSAT or state board percentage, per the official fee/scholarship pages.
BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications)
10+2 in any stream with Mathematics preferred; admission via KLEF's own selection process.
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
B.Tech - Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) 1 specialization | ₹ 2.95L - 11.80L | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics; admission via KLEEE / JEE Main / JEE Advanced / AP EAMCET-EAPCET / other state CETs, per the official Fee Structure and Entry Requirements pages. |
B.Tech - Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (AI&DS) 1 specialization | ₹ 2.80L - 11.20L | 10+2 with PCM; admission via KLEEE/JEE/state CETs. |
B.Tech - Computer Science & Information Technology (CS&IT) 1 specialization | ₹ 2.75L - 11L | 10+2 with PCM; admission via KLEEE/JEE/state CETs. |
B.Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) 1 specialization | ₹ 2.55L - 10.20L | 10+2 with PCM; admission via KLEEE/JEE/state CETs. |
B.Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering, VLSI (Chip Manufacturing) specialization 1 specialization | ₹ 2.70L - 10.80L | 10+2 with PCM; admission via KLEEE/JEE/state CETs. |
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering (ME) 1 specialization | ₹ 2.35L - 9.40L | 10+2 with PCM; admission via KLEEE/JEE/state CETs. |
B.Tech - Civil Engineering (CE) 1 specialization | ₹ 2.30L - 9.20L | 10+2 with PCM; admission via KLEEE/JEE/state CETs. |
B.Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) 1 specialization | ₹ 2.35L - 9.40L | 10+2 with PCM; admission via KLEEE/JEE/state CETs. |
B.Tech - Internet of Things (IoT) 1 specialization | ₹ 2.55L - 10.20L | 10+2 with PCM; admission via KLEEE/JEE/state CETs. |
B.Tech - Bio-Technology (BT) 1 specialization | ₹ 2.55L - 10.20L | 10+2 with PCM/PCB (per department); admission via KLEEE/JEE/state CETs. |
B.Tech - CSE with Specialization in AI & ML (Full Stack) 1 specialization | ₹ 3.15L - 12.60L | 10+2 with PCM; admission via KLEEE/JEE/state CETs. |
Lateral Entry B.Tech Programs (CSE, AI&DS, CS&IT, ECE, IoT, ME, EEE, CE) 1 specialization | ₹ 2.30L - 14.50L | Diploma (Polytechnic) holders or B.Sc graduates in a relevant discipline; admission via KLECET / AP ECET rank, per the official Fee Structure and Scholarships tables. |
BBA - Multi Specialization (Finance / Marketing / HRM / Digital Marketing / LSCM / IT / AI) 1 specialization | ₹ 2.15L - 6.45L | 10+2 in any stream; admission via KLEF's own selection process/ICET, per the official Fee Structure page. |
BBA - Global Finance (CMA/ACCA certification) 1 specialization | ₹ 2.35L - 8.10L | 10+2 in any stream; admission via KLEF's own selection process, per the official Fee Structure page. |
BBA - Business Analytics / Fintech 1 specialization | ₹ 2.35L - 7.05L | 10+2 in any stream; admission via KLEF's own selection process. |
MBA - Marketing / HR / Finance / Digital Marketing / Business Analytics 1 specialization | ₹ 3.25L - 6.50L | Bachelor's degree in any discipline; admission via KLMAT / ICET / CAT / MAT / XAT, per the official PG Admissions and Fee Structure pages. |
MBA - Fintech 1 specialization | ₹ 5.50L - 11L | Bachelor's degree in any discipline; admission via KLMAT/ICET/CAT/MAT/XAT. |
MBA (Global Program) 1 specialization | ₹ 6L - 12L | Bachelor's degree in any discipline; admission via KLMAT/ICET/CAT/MAT/XAT, per the official fee page; global certification fee is mandatory and notified separately by circular. |
B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture 1 specialization | ₹ 2.35L - 9.40L | 10+2 with PCB/PCM (Agriculture stream norms); admission via KLSAT or state board percentage, per the official fee/scholarship pages. |
BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) 1 specialization | ₹ 2.15L - 6.45L | 10+2 in any stream with Mathematics preferred; admission via KLEF's own selection process. |
KL University (KLEF Deemed to be University), Andhra Pradesh Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
KLEEE (KL Engineering Entrance Examination) -- the university's own entrance test for B.Tech admission, conducted in multiple phases each year (Phase I, II, III per the 2026 notifications).
Required Entrance Exams
KLECET / AP ECET -- for Lateral Entry into the 2nd year of B.Tech programs from a relevant Diploma or B.Sc background.
Required Entrance Exams
KLMAT / ICET (and CAT/MAT/XAT scores accepted) -- for MBA and other PG Management admissions at KLEF Business School.
Required Entrance Exams
KLNEET -- for B.Pharmacy/Pharm.D admissions at KLEF College of Pharmacy.
Required Entrance Exams
KLHAT / CLAT / any other Law CET -- for BBA-LLB admission at KLEF School of Law.
Required Entrance Exams
Ph.D / Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) Admission -- separate notification-based process.
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Placement Statistics
Verified campus placements records for KL University (KLEF Deemed to be University), Andhra Pradesh
Year-on-Year Placement Trend Comparison
Average Package Growth (LPA)
Highest Package Growth (LPA)
Top Recruiting Partners
13 Recruiters
35 (per a third-party portal citing NIRF 2025 data; unchanged from NIRF 2024's Engineering rank of 35)
NIRF 2025 -- Engineering
70 (up from 79 in NIRF 2024, per the same third-party source)
NIRF 2025 -- Management
46 (up from 40 in NIRF 2024 per the same source; NOTE: NIRF category labels reported by third-party portals for KLEF vary between 'University' and 'Overall' categories across sources and years, so the exact category should be verified on nirfindia.org)
NIRF 2025 -- Overall (University category or Overall category, source unclear)
Complete Rankings Report
Explore all historic rankings and ratings
| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
NIRF 2025 -- Engineering | 35 (per a third-party portal citing NIRF 2025 data; unchanged from NIRF 2024's Engineering rank of 35) |
NIRF 2025 -- Management | 70 (up from 79 in NIRF 2024, per the same third-party source) |
NIRF 2025 -- Overall (University category or Overall category, source unclear) | 46 (up from 40 in NIRF 2024 per the same source; NOTE: NIRF category labels reported by third-party portals for KLEF vary between 'University' and 'Overall' categories across sources and years, so the exact category should be verified on nirfindia.org) |
NIRF 2025 -- Innovation Category | Band 11-50 (per third-party reporting) |
NIRF (historical) | Ranked 27th in the NIRF University category in 2022 (per the official IQAC page); 22nd among Universities and 40th Overall in NIRF 2024 per Wikipedia, citing NIRF; these historical figures illustrate year-on-year rank movement and should be read alongside the NIRF 2025 rows above rather than in place of them. |
NAAC | 'A++' grade (3.57/4.00 CGPA), awarded in the 2018 second-cycle re-accreditation -- SEE THE IMPORTANT VERIFICATION NOTE under Approvals: as of 2025 the university has reportedly been debarred from applying for NAAC accreditation for 5 years following a CBI bribery investigation, so this grade's current active status should be independently confirmed. |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
Merit-cum-Means Scholarships for Engineering (Vijayawada Campus) | Based on KLEEE-2026 rank, JEE Main percentile, CBSE/TS-AP/other-state-board percentage or CGPA, or AP/TS EAMCET (or any other CET) rank, with slabs varying by branch (CSE, AI&DS, BT, ECE/IoT, CS&IT, CE, ME/EEE etc.), per the official 2026-27 Fee Structure page. | Ranges from a flat Rs. 5,000 concession up to 100% fee waiver for top KLEEE ranks (1-100) in select branches, with intermediate 10%/15%/25%/50% slabs -- exact amount depends on branch and the qualifying exam/board used. |
Merit Scholarships for Engineering (Aziz Nagar and Bowrampet, Hyderabad campuses) | Similar structure to the Vijayawada scheme -- KLEEE rank, JEE percentile, board percentage/CGPA, or EAMCET/CET rank -- but with campus-specific fee/scholarship amounts for CSE, AI&DS, CS&IT and ECE. | 10% to 50% fee concession slabs (amounts differ from the Vijayawada table), per the official 2026-27 Fee Structure page. |
Lateral Entry Scholarships (Polytechnic / KLECET) | Based on Polytechnic diploma percentage or KLECET exam rank, for lateral-entry students joining CSE, AI&DS, CS&IT, ECE/IoT, Civil, ME/EEE branches across Vijayawada, Aziz Nagar and Bowrampet campuses. | 25% to 75% fee concession depending on branch and percentage/rank slab, per the official fee page. |
MHS (Management, Humanities & Sciences) UG Scholarships | For BBA, BBA (any specialization), B.Com with ACCA, BBA-LLB, BA IAS, BCA, B.Sc Animation & Gaming, B.Sc Food Technology, Pharma-D, B.Pharmacy and B.Sc Agriculture, based on TS/AP state board percentage and KLHAT/SAT/CLAT/Law-CET/KLSAT exam ranks. | 10% to 30% fee concession depending on program and rank/percentage slab, per the official fee page. |
MHS PG Scholarships | For MBA, MBA-Fintech, MBA-Global, MCA, M.Tech (CSE/CTM/ECE/EEE/Civil/ME), M.Sc Chemistry and M.Pharmacy, based on qualifying-degree percentage/CGPA and ICET/KLMAT/CAT/MAT/XAT rank or AP-TS PGECET/GATE rank. | 10% to 100% fee concession depending on program and rank/percentage/CGPA slab, per the official fee page (e.g. up to 25% for MBA/MCA, up to 100% for M.Pharmacy at the top slab). |
SC/ST/Differently-Abled and OBC Scholarships | SC/ST or Differently-Abled candidates; separately, OBC candidates. | Rs. 10,000 per year for SC/ST/Differently-Abled candidates; Rs. 5,000 per year for OBC candidates, per the official fee page's 'General Rules'. |
Sibling Scholarship | Sibling of an existing/former KLEF student, admitted to any program. | Rs. 10,000 per year special scholarship, if applicable, per the official fee page. |
Single Girl Child / Children of KL Alumni Scholarship | Single girl child of a family, or children of KLEF alumni, seeking admission to any program. | Rs. 10,000 per year, per the official fee page. |
Sports Scholarships | Students with International, National, or State-level sports medals. | 100% fee waiver for an International medal, 50% for a National medal, and 25% for a State-level medal, per the official fee page. |
Children of Ex-Army Personnel Scholarship | Applicants who are children of ex-Army personnel. | Rs. 10,000 per year, per the official fee page. |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Central Library
A large university library supporting UG, PG and doctoral programs across engineering, management, sciences, pharmacy, law and agriculture, per the official Library facilities page; specific book/journal counts were not itemised on indexed official pages.
Hostels (Vaddeswaram, Lotus & Nilagiri blocks)
Separate hostel accommodation for men and women, spanning Non-AC shared rooms to AC Super Deluxe and Executive Suite rooms, with mess facilities, across the main Vaddeswaram hostel blocks plus the dedicated Lotus and Nilagiri hostel buildings, per the official 2026-27 Hostel Fee Particulars page.
Sports Facilities & Physical Education
Dedicated sports facilities and a Physical Education department; the university's homepage highlights student achievements at national/international sporting events (e.g. Asian Championship, World University Games), suggesting an active sports program, though specific infrastructure (grounds, courts, gymnasium size) was not itemised on indexed official pages.
Cafeteria
An on-campus cafeteria is listed under the official website's Campus Life facilities.
Hostel & Accommodation
* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.
Campus Gallery
Infrastructure
Campus
Campus
Frequently Asked Questions
KL University (Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, KLEF) is a private institution, declared a Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, by the MHRD, Government of India, in 2009.
KL University conducts its own entrance test, KLEEE (KL Engineering Entrance Examination, run in multiple phases), and also accepts JEE Main, JEE Advanced, AP EAMCET/EAPCET, TS EAMCET and other state-level engineering CETs, per the official Entry Requirements page.
Per the official 2026-27 fee structure, B.Tech CSE at the Vijayawada campus is charged at Rs. 1,47,500 per semester (Rs. 2,95,000/year), coming to approximately Rs. 11,80,000 for the full 4-year program before any merit scholarship.
KLEF was re-accredited 'A++' by NAAC in its 2018 second cycle and this grade is still widely displayed. However, following a February 2025 CBI bribery case involving KLEF office-bearers and NAAC inspection-committee members, NAAC cancelled the pending accreditation process for the university involved and debarred it from applying for NAAC accreditation for 5 years, per NAAC's own statement and a Ministry of Education reply in the Rajya Sabha. Prospective students should verify the university's current, active NAAC status directly on naac.gov.in before relying on the 'A++' badge as current.
B.Tech - Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), B.Tech - Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (AI&DS), B.Tech - Computer Science & Information Technology (CS&IT), B.Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), B.Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering, VLSI (Chip Manufacturing) specialization
KL University (KLEF), Andhra Pradesh: Overview
The Andhra Pradesh (Vijayawada) campus runs a College of Engineering, College of Arts & Sciences, College of Architecture, KLEF Business School, College of Fine Arts, College of Pharmacy, School of Law and College of Agriculture, complemented by smaller Hyderabad off-campuses at Aziz Nagar and Bowrampet. KLEF conducts its own entrance examinations -- KLEEE for engineering, KLMAT for management, KLNEET for pharmacy and KLHAT for law -- alongside accepting JEE Main/Advanced, state CETs, ICET and other national exams. IMPORTANT: prospective applicants should note that in February 2025 a CBI bribery investigation led NAAC to debar KLEF from applying for accreditation for five years, a material development that should be checked against the university's current official status before making an admission decision (see the Admissions/Accreditation sections for full details).
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