Rajahmundry - Educational Institutions

Educational Institutions

Major Universities in the City:
1. Adikavi Nannaya University
2. Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Telugu University
3. Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University
4. Petroleum University

Throughout history, Rajahmundry has been a well educated city with educational jewels (Institutions) from the rule of Rajaraja Narendra to its glorious present. Recollect the song from the movie, "Andhra Kesari" which says "Vedamla Ghoshinche Godavari, Amara Dhamamla Bhasille Rajahmahendri". The Government Arts College, now called Government College (Autonomous) in Rajahmundry was founded more than 150 years ago and is a NAAC accredited (A) Institution. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, former President of India worked at this college. The Institutes founded by the great reformer Kandukuri Veeresalingam Panthulu have now grown into large colleges and organisations. SKR Women's college is famous for its campus and teaching facilities. The B.Ed Training Institute is one of the oldest in India. St. Ann's (EM) School, APPM Model High School, Bala Vigjana Mandir (B.V.M.), Sri Satya Sai Gurukulam,etc. being among the better known schools.

Adikavi Nannaya University established in March 2006 through the Government of Andhra Pradesh Act No. 28 of 2006 at Rajahmundry, is a unique addition to the existing Universities in India. Named after Adikavi of Telugu literature Nannayabhatta, the eleventh century poet laureate. All the Godavari district college's will be affiliated to this University.

Telugu University on 2 December 1985 through an Act of Legislation (Act No. 27 of 1985) Rajahmundry.

Godavari Institute of Engineering & Technology (GIET) was established in 1998 to offer engineering education of world-class standards. Over the years, the college has come a long way to gain a place of repute and a preferred destination for quality engineering education. Located in the serene and sylvan suburbs of Chaitanya Nagar, Rajahmundry on NH-5, the sprawling 300-acre campus of GIET campus reflects the finest educational facilities around.

GSL Medical College Rajahmundry Established in 2002 under the aegis of GSL Educational Society, GSL Medical College is one of the top private medical institutions in India.

There is also a Godavari Chapter of Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India for those aspiring to have cost & works accountancy as their profession, which provides regular coaching for the ICWA courses since 1993.