Acharya Nagarjuna University Centre for Distance Education (ANUCDE) is currently accepting applications for its Academic Year 2026-27 admission cycle through the official admission portal. The current admission cycle covers postgraduate programmes in Science, Arts, Commerce and Management, along with MCA, M.L.I.Sc. and five technology-focused diploma programmes. ANUCDE is recognised by the UGC-Distance Education Bureau (UGC-DEB), and the current official admission notification states that Acharya Nagarjuna University has NAAC A+ accreditation with a 3.46 score.
The official ANUCDE admission portal currently displays 10 September 2026 as the registration deadline for the Academic Year 2026-27 cycle. Applicants can register online, browse the available programmes and check programme-specific eligibility through the official Samarth admission portal.
- ANUCDE Admission 2026 Highlights
- ANUCDE Admission Dates 2026
- ANUCDE Courses Offered 2026
- ANUCDE MA, MSW and Other PG Arts Courses 2026
- ANUCDE M.Com and MBA Courses 2026
- ANUCDE M.L.I.Sc Admission 2026
- ANUCDE Diploma Courses 2026
- ANUCDE Eligibility Criteria 2026
- ANUCDE Admission Process 2026
- ANUCDE Fee Structure 2026
- ANUCDE Admission 2026: Important Fee Rules
- ANUCDE Admission Portal 2026
- ANUCDE Admission 2026 FAQs
ANUCDE Admission 2026 Highlights
The current 2026-27 admission cycle is conducted in semester mode. The official programme notification lists 32 programmes across PG Science, PG Arts, PG Commerce & Management, Library & Information Science and Diploma categories.
| Particular | Latest Official Information |
| University | Acharya Nagarjuna University |
| Distance Education Centre | Centre for Distance Education (ANUCDE) |
| Admission Cycle | Academic Year 2026-27 |
| Learning Mode | Open and Distance Learning |
| Programme Mode | Semester Mode |
| Recognition | UGC-Distance Education Bureau (UGC-DEB) |
| NAAC Status | A+ Grade, 3.46 Score |
| Total Programmes Listed | 32 |
| Registration Deadline | 10 September 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Admission Portal | ANU Samarth Admission Portal |
| Official Website | anucde.info |
| General Enquiry | 0863-2346222 / 2346208 / 2346214 |
The official Samarth portal currently provides New Registration, programme browsing, eligibility information, prospectus access and applicant support for the 2026-27 admission cycle.
ANUCDE Admission Dates 2026
The latest admission portal currently shows 10 September 2026 as the registration deadline for the Academic Year 2026-27 admission cycle. The portal also identifies the cycle as ADMISSION-2026-27 and provides a live registration option.
| Admission Event | Date / Status |
| Academic Year | 2026-27 |
| Admission Cycle | Open |
| New Registration | Available on official portal |
| Current Registration Deadline | 10 September 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Programme Information | Available on Samarth portal |
| Prospectus | Available through admission portal |
Applicants should follow the live admission portal for any subsequent change in the deadline or programme availability. The portal is the latest source for the active registration window.
ANUCDE Courses Offered 2026
ANUCDE's current 2026-27 programme notification lists eight PG Science programmes, seven PG Commerce and Management programmes, 11 PG Arts programmes, one Library & Information Science programme, and five Diploma programmes.
ANUCDE PG Science Courses 2026
| Programme | Duration | Eligibility | 1st-Year Fee | 2nd-Year Fee |
| M.Sc. Botany | 2 Years | B.Sc. with specified Botany/Life Science subjects | ₹15,200 | ₹16,450 |
| M.Sc. Zoology | 2 Years | B.Sc. with Zoology/Fishery Science/Aquaculture/Life Sciences and related subjects | ₹15,200 | ₹16,450 |
| M.Sc. Physics | 2 Years | B.Sc. with Physics & Mathematics | ₹15,200 | ₹16,450 |
| M.Sc. Chemistry | 2 Years | B.Sc. with Chemistry | ₹15,200 | ₹17,000 |
| M.Sc. Mathematics | 2 Years | B.A./B.Sc. with Mathematics | ₹7,800 | ₹9,400 |
| M.Sc. Statistics | 2 Years | B.A./B.Sc. with Mathematics and Statistics; specific alternative eligibility also listed | ₹15,200 | ₹17,250 |
| M.Sc. Computer Science | 2 Years | Relevant bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Applications background as specified | ₹22,000 | ₹23,400 |
| MCA | 2 Years | Bachelor's degree with 50%; 45% for BC/SC/ST, Mathematics requirement and entrance qualification | ₹24,000 | ₹26,550 |
The M.Sc. Statistics notification also provides an alternative route for certain B.Tech/BCA candidates with MPC at Intermediate level and at least five years of relevant Data Science/Data Analysis work experience, subject to the conditions specified by ANUCDE.
ANUCDE MA, MSW and Other PG Arts Courses 2026
The current notification lists 11 PG Arts programmes. Most of these programmes require a bachelor's degree, while some subject-specific programmes require the corresponding language or academic background.
| Programme | Duration | Eligibility | 1st-Year Fee | 2nd-Year Fee |
| M.A. English | 2 Years | Bachelor's degree with English | ₹6,730 | ₹8,550 |
| M.A. Telugu | 2 Years | Bachelor's degree with Telugu | ₹6,730 | ₹8,550 |
| M.A. Sanskrit | 2 Years | Bachelor's degree with Sanskrit or specified M.A. Telugu background | ₹6,730 | ₹8,550 |
| M.A. Hindi | 2 Years | Bachelor's degree with Hindi as specified by ANUCDE | ₹6,730 | ₹8,550 |
| M.A. Economics | 2 Years | Any bachelor's degree | ₹6,730 | ₹8,550 |
| M.A. History | 2 Years | Any bachelor's degree | ₹6,730 | ₹8,550 |
| M.A. Political Science | 2 Years | Any bachelor's degree | ₹6,530 | ₹8,550 |
| M.A. Sociology | 2 Years | Any bachelor's degree | ₹6,530 | ₹8,550 |
| M.S.W. | 2 Years | Any bachelor's degree | ₹10,030 | ₹12,650 |
| M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication | 2 Years | Any bachelor's degree | ₹7,730 | ₹9,550 |
| M.A. Human Resources Management | 2 Years | Any bachelor's degree | ₹8,930 | ₹11,350 |
The official notification specifies four semesters for these two-year programmes.
ANUCDE M.Com and MBA Courses 2026
ANUCDE offers M.Com programmes in Accountancy and Banking and five MBA options in the current 2026-27 programme list: General, International Business, Travel & Tourism Management, Hospital Administration and Human Resource Management.
| Programme | Duration | Eligibility / Admission Requirement | 1st-Year Fee | 2nd-Year Fee |
| M.Com Accountancy | 2 Years | B.Com / BBM / BBA | ₹6,730 | ₹8,750 |
| M.Com Banking | 2 Years | B.Com / BBM / BBA | ₹6,730 | ₹8,750 |
| MBA General | 2 Years | Bachelor's degree with 50%; 45% for BC/SC/ST + Mathematics requirement + entrance qualification | ₹23,000 | ₹24,700 |
| MBA International Business | 2 Years | Same MBA eligibility and entrance requirement | ₹23,000 | ₹24,700 |
| MBA Travel & Tourism Management | 2 Years | Same MBA eligibility and entrance requirement | ₹23,000 | ₹24,700 |
| MBA Hospital Administration | 2 Years | Same MBA eligibility and entrance requirement | ₹23,000 | ₹24,700 |
| MBA Human Resource Management | 2 Years | Same MBA eligibility and entrance requirement | ₹23,000 | ₹24,700 |
For the MBA programmes, the official notification requires a bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate marks, with 45% for BC, SC and ST candidates, along with Mathematics at the 10th, Intermediate or degree level. Candidates must also qualify through the ANUCDE Entrance Test or AP ICET-2025, as specified in the 2026-27 notification.
ANUCDE M.L.I.Sc Admission 2026
ANUCDE offers a one-year Master of Library & Information Science (M.L.I.Sc.) programme under its Library & Information Science category.
| Programme | Duration | Eligibility | Medium | 1st-Year Fee |
| M.L.I.Sc. | 1 Year | B.L.I.Sc. | English | ₹10,675 |
The programme consists of two semesters.
ANUCDE Diploma Courses 2026
The 2026-27 admission cycle has introduced five technology-oriented diploma programmes covering full-stack development, databases, generative AI, machine learning and cloud infrastructure. Each programme has a one-year duration consisting of two semesters.
| Diploma Programme | Duration | Eligibility | Medium | 1st-Year Fee |
| Diploma in Systems Design and Full-Stack Development | 1 Year | 10+2 or Polytechnic Diploma with Mathematics at +2 level / Polytechnic Diploma | English | ₹18,000 |
| Diploma in Databases, Warehousing and ETL Pipelines | 1 Year | 10+2 or Polytechnic Diploma with Mathematics at +2 level / Polytechnic Diploma | English | ₹24,000 |
| Diploma in Applications of Generative Artificial Intelligence | 1 Year | 10+2 or Polytechnic Diploma with Mathematics at +2 level / Polytechnic Diploma | English | ₹26,000 |
| Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 1 Year | 10+2 or Polytechnic Diploma with Mathematics at +2 level / Polytechnic Diploma | English | ₹26,000 |
| Diploma in Cloud Infrastructure Management & DevOps | 1 Year | 10+2 or Polytechnic Diploma with Mathematics at +2 level / Polytechnic Diploma | English | ₹24,000 |
These technology-focused programmes are among the major additions to the current 2026-27 ANUCDE programme list.
ANUCDE Eligibility Criteria 2026
Eligibility varies significantly by programme. ANUCDE's current notification specifies subject requirements for M.Sc. programmes and additional conditions for MBA and MCA.
| Programme Category | Key Eligibility Requirement |
| M.Sc. Botany | Relevant B.Sc. subjects including specified Botany/Life Science combinations |
| M.Sc. Zoology | B.Sc. with Zoology, Fishery Science, Aquaculture or specified Life Science background |
| M.Sc. Physics | B.Sc. with Physics and Mathematics |
| M.Sc. Chemistry | B.Sc. with Chemistry |
| M.Sc. Mathematics | B.A./B.Sc. with Mathematics |
| M.Sc. Computer Science | Bachelor's degree with specified Computer Science/Applications background |
| MCA | Bachelor's degree with 50%; 45% for BC/SC/ST + Mathematics + entrance qualification |
| M.A. Programmes | Bachelor's degree, with subject-specific requirements where applicable |
| M.S.W. | Any bachelor's degree |
| M.Com. | B.Com./BBM/BBA |
| MBA | Bachelor's degree with 50%; 45% for BC/SC/ST + Mathematics + entrance qualification |
| M.L.I.Sc. | B.L.I.Sc. |
| Technology Diplomas | 10+2 or Polytechnic Diploma with the Mathematics requirement specified by ANUCDE |
Candidates should check the programme-specific eligibility before registration because meeting the general postgraduate qualification does not automatically make a candidate eligible for every programme.
ANUCDE Admission Process 2026
The current ANUCDE admission portal provides an online registration facility for the 2026-27 academic cycle. Applicants can use the Samarth portal to register, browse programmes and access eligibility information.
The portal currently lists the following document requirements:
- Scanned photograph of less than 500 KB
- Scanned signature of less than 500 KB
- Educational documents of less than 1024 KB
- Experience/category certificates, where applicable, of less than 1024 KB
Steps to Apply for ANUCDE Admission 2026
- Visit the official ANUCDE admission portal.
- Select New Registration for the 2026-27 admission cycle.
- Browse the available programmes and check eligibility.
- Select the programme for which you qualify.
- Enter the required personal and academic information.
- Upload the documents specified by the admission portal.
- Complete the applicable fee payment.
- Submit the application and retain the acknowledgement/details for future reference.
The official Samarth portal provides separate options for New Registration, Login, Browse Programmes and Eligibility Programmes List.
ANUCDE Fee Structure 2026
The 2026-27 notification specifies programme-wise first- and second-year admission fees. The first-year admission fee includes tuition fee, theory examination fee, assignment examination fee, practical examination fee and project fee for appearing in the examinations.
| Fee Component | Official Information |
| First-Year Admission Fee | Includes tuition and specified examination/assignment/practical/project fees |
| Second-Year Admission Fee | Payable as specified against the programme |
| Supplementary/Betterment Examination | Separate examination fee payable |
| Processing Fee | May apply in addition to admission fee |
| Final-Year Admission Fee | Includes specified certificates and examination-related charges as stated by ANUCDE |
The notification also states that the final-year admission fee includes tuition fee, all examination fees, T.C. cum S.C., Migration Certificate, Original Degree and Consolidated Marks Memo.
ANUCDE Admission 2026: Important Fee Rules
Students continuing beyond the first year must follow the fee-payment schedule prescribed by ANUCDE. The current notification specifies additional charges where students fail to pay the applicable subsequent-year admission fee within the prescribed schedule.
| Charge | Amount / Rule |
| Regularization of break of study | ₹200 per year |
| Late Fee | ₹100 |
| Tatkal Fee | ₹500 |
| Supplementary/Betterment Examination | Separate prescribed examination fee |
| Processing Fee | May apply to programmes |
These charges are applicable according to the conditions specified in the official 2026-27 admission notification.
ANUCDE Admission Portal 2026
The official Samarth portal is currently displaying Acharya Nagarjuna University ADMISSION-2026-27 and provides direct access to registration, programme information, eligibility lists, prospectus and public notices. The portal currently shows 10 September 2026 as the registration deadline.
Students should use the live portal rather than relying on older admission dates because ANUCDE has separate admission notifications for different academic and calendar-year cycles.
ANUCDE Admission 2026 FAQs
What is the last date for ANUCDE Admission 2026?
The current official ANUCDE Samarth admission portal shows 10 September 2026 as the registration deadline for the Academic Year 2026-27 admission cycle.
Which courses are offered by ANUCDE in 2026-27?
The current notification lists M.Sc., MCA, M.A., M.S.W., M.Com., MBA, M.L.I.Sc. and five technology-focused diploma programmes. In total, the notification lists 32 programmes.
Is ANUCDE recognised by UGC-DEB?
Yes. The current 2026-27 ANUCDE admission notification states that the Centre for Distance Education is recognised by the UGC-Distance Education Bureau (UGC-DEB), New Delhi.
What is the NAAC grade of Acharya Nagarjuna University?
The current ANUCDE admission notification states NAAC A+ Grade with a 3.46 score.
What is the duration of ANUCDE PG courses?
The listed M.Sc., M.A., M.Com., MBA, MCA and M.S.W. programmes generally have a duration of 2 years or four semesters.
What is the duration of M.L.I.Sc. at ANUCDE?
M.L.I.Sc. is a one-year programme comprising two semesters. The eligibility specified in the 2026-27 notification is B.L.I.Sc.
What is the ANUCDE MCA eligibility for 2026?
Candidates need a bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate marks, or 45% for BC, SC and ST candidates, along with Mathematics at Intermediate or degree level. The notification also requires qualification through the ANUCDE Entrance Test or AP ICET-2025.
What is the ANUCDE MBA eligibility for 2026?
Candidates require a bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate marks, or 45% for BC, SC and ST candidates, Mathematics at the 10th, Intermediate or degree level, and qualification through the ANUCDE Entrance Test or AP ICET-2025 as specified in the notification.
What is the first-year fee for ANUCDE MBA?
The first-year admission fee for the listed MBA programmes is ₹23,000, while the second-year admission fee is ₹24,700.
What is the first-year fee for ANUCDE MCA?
The first-year admission fee for MCA is ₹24,000, and the second-year admission fee is ₹26,550.
What documents are required for ANUCDE Admission 2026?
The current admission portal lists a scanned photograph, scanned signature, educational documents and applicable experience/category certificates. It specifies file-size limits of less than 500 KB for photographs and signatures and less than 1024 KB for educational and experience/category documents.
How can I apply for ANUCDE Admission 2026?
Applications can be submitted online through the official ANU Samarth admission portal. The portal provides a New Registration option for the Academic Year 2026-27 cycle.
