Apollo University

The Apollo University (TAU) is a private university located in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, closely tied to the Apollo Hospitals Group. This healthcare backing gives it a distinct advantage for students in medical, paramedical, and health sciences programmes, though it also offers engineering and management courses. The university is relatively new, which shows in some student feedback about infrastructure and placement certainty, but its association with Apollo Hospital Management provides a practical edge, particularly for clinical training and internships .

 

Top Courses & Fees

Course Name	Duration	Total Fees / Structure	Eligibility Criteria
B.Tech (CSE, AI C ML, AI C Data Science, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, AI C Healthcare)	4 years	Tuition ranges from ₹10.4 Lakh to ₹15 Lakh total.   Broader range cited: ₹9.7 Lakh – ₹40.1 Lakh (inclusive of fee categories/hostel components).	10+2 with PCM and minimum 50% aggregate; admission primarily via AP EAMCET.
B.Sc (Health Sciences: Genetics, Renal Dialysis, Anaesthesia C OT, Imaging, Health	3 to 4 years	₹1.8 Lakh to ₹7.6 Lakh total (varies by specialisation).	10+2 with relevant science subjects and minimum 45% aggregate (40% for

Psychology, etc.)			reserved); merit-based.
B.Pharma	4 years	₹6.6 Lakh total tuition + one-time fee of ₹7,000.	10+2 with PCM/PCB; AP EAMCET for convenor quota seats.
BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)	4.5 years (54 months)	₹9.65 Lakh total tuition + ₹65,000 in deposits/one-time fees.	10+2 with relevant science subjects; merit-based.
MBA (Hospital C Healthcare Management)	2 years	₹1.99 Lakh to ₹5.8 Lakh total tuition (varies by subsidy/structure).	Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% (45% for SC/ST); AP ICET required.

Scholarships

Scholarship / Financial Support	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
PG Merit Scholarship	First class in Class 12 plus graduation marks.	30% tuition fee waiver.
	80.1% and above in graduation.	25% tuition fee waiver.
	75.1% to 80% in graduation.

	70% in graduation.	15% tuition fee waiver.
General Scholarships C Fee Waivers	Merit-based, means-based, and entrance test-based criteria. Official policy documents for fee waivers and refunds are available on the university website.	Varies as per official university policy documents.

Placements

Placement data for The Apollo University is still emerging, as its B.Tech programmes are relatively new. Student reviews provide the most concrete figures, though they should be treated as anecdotal.

 

Highest Package: Student reviews cite a highest package of ₹40 LPA for the CSE batch .

Average Package: Student estimates place the average around ₹6 LPA for CSE .

Placement Rate: One student review noted uncertainty about overall placement rates because the first B.Tech batch had not yet graduated at the time of writing. The placement officer claimed all students would be placed, but the student expressed skepticism .

Companies/Recruiters: Recruiters mentioned by students include Accenture, Tata TVS, and Apollo Hospital Management. Some students also reported seniors securing roles at L'Oréal Paris .

 

 

Admission

Entrance Exams:

• AP EAMCET: Required for B.Tech and B.Pharma admissions through the convenor quota . AP ICET: Required for MBA admissions .
• For B.Sc and BPT programmes, admission is primarily merit-based on Class 12 marks .

Application Process:

• Visit the official Apollo University website and fill the online application form.
• Pay the non-refundable application fee.
• Upload required documents, including Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, transfer certificate, Aadhaar card, caste certificate (if applicable), and passport-size photograph .
• For AP EAMCET/ICET based courses, participate in the state counselling process.
• For merit-based courses, await the university's selection list.
• Complete admission formalities and pay fees to confirm the seat.

FAQs

1- Where is The Apollo University located?

It is in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. The campus is tied to the Apollo Hospitals ecosystem, which is a major advantage for healthcare-related programmes.

 

2- Is The Apollo University good for B.Tech?

It is a relatively new option for engineering. Its strength lies in healthcare and health-tech specialisations like AI S Healthcare. Student reviews note a clean campus and good faculty, but also mention issues with classroom ventilation, inconsistent guest faculty, and uncertainty about placements since the first B.Tech batch is yet to graduate .

3- Does The Apollo University have hostel facilities?

Yes. Hostels are available, but student reviews are mixed. Some describe rooms as clean and available in AC/non-AC options. Others complain about poor Wi-Fi, lack of hot water, and mediocre mess food. The university's official page for international students describes fully furnished hostels with 24/7 security and housekeeping .

 

4- Is ragging an issue at The Apollo University?