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Acharya Nagarjuna University Centre of Distance Education Entrance Test

By Acharya Nagarjuna University Centre of Distance Education, Guntur(AP)

Exam Mode

Online/Offline

Application Process

Online/Offline

Exam Level

Secondary School / PUC

Host Country

India

Priority

Regular

Overview
  • Acharya Nagarjuna University was established in 1976 under the Act of AP State Legislature. 
  • The University is recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (A.I.U) and the Associations of the Common Wealth University (A.C.U). 
  • It is accredited by NAAC - `A` Grade. 
  • It is an affiliating University with over 450 U.G., P.G. and Professional Colleges.
  • Acharya Nagarjuna University Centre of Distance Education (ANUCDE) conducts ANUCDE Entrance Test.
  •   The exam is conducted once every year for admissions to the undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered at Acharya Nagarjuna University’s Centre of Distance Education.
  • Acharya Nagarjuna University Centre for Distance Education (ANUCDE) offers over 40 courses at the certificate, diploma, UG and PG level via distance learning mode.
  • Apart from the ANU’s Centre of Distance Education, there exist more than 200 affiliated study centers of ANU. 
  • These authorized study centers offer admission to candidates through ANUCDE exam.

Exam Highlights

Exam Language

English

Exam Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Type of Questions

Multiple choice questions

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Accepting Colleges

262 colleges

Official Website

http://anucde.info/default.asp

Courses offered: 

Courses offered through ANUCDE

Masters of Computer Application

BA Economics, History, Politics

MBA (3 Years – Two Specialisation)

BA Economics, Politics, Public Administration

MBA Marketing

BA Economics, Sociology, Public Administration

MBA Finance

BA Economics, History, Sociology

MBA Human Resource Management

BA Economics, Politics, Sociology

MBA Retail Management

BA History, Politics, Sociology

MBA Banking & Insurance Management

BA Public Administration, Politics, Sociology

MBA Hospital Administration

BA Public Administration, Politics, History

BCom General

BA Maths, Politics, Economics

BCom Computer Applications

BA Maths, English, History

Bachelors of Hotel Management

BA Maths, Telugu, History

BSc Botany, Zoology, Chemistry

BA English, Economics, Public Administration

BSc Maths, Physics, Electronics

BA English, History, Politics

BSc Maths, Physics, Chemistry

BA English, History, Telugu

BSc CD & FT

BA Maths, Economics, Stats

BSc Information Technology

BA Maths, Stats, Computer Applications

BSc Maths, Stats, Computer

BA Maths, English, Stats

BSc Maths, Physics, Computer

BBA

LLM in Labour Laws, Constitutional Law, and Administrative Law, Torts and Crimes, Corporate and Securities Law

Pattern

ANUCDE 2022 Exam Overview

Features

Details

Medium of the exam

English

Mode of the exam

offline

Type of questions

MCQs

Exam duration

150 minutes

Marking scheme

1 mark for every correct answer

No Negative Mark scheme

No. of sections in the question paper

3

No. of Answer options per question

4 Per Question

Total number of questions

200

ANUCDE 2022 Marking Pattern

Section

No of Questions

No of Marks

Section A: Analytical Ability

 75

75

Problem Solving

55

55

Data Sufficiency

20

20

Section B: Mathematical Ability

75

75

Arithmetical Ability

35

35

Algebraical and Geometrical Ability

30

30

Statistical Ability

10

10

Section C: Communication

50

50

Vocabulary

10

10

Business and Computer Terminology

10

10

Functional grammar

15

15

Reading Comprehension

15

15

Total

200

200

Application Details
  • The ANUCDE application forms can be obtained in both Online and Offline mode.

Offline Mode

  • Candidates will be able to purchase ANUCDE application form from the study centers or directly from the Centre if Distance Education, AcharyaNagarjuna University.
  • Applicants will be able to obtain application forms by submitting a Demand Draft of the prescribed application fee in favor of “Director, Centre of Distance Education, Acharya Nagarjuna University”, payable at Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur.
  • The candidates are requested to mention their name, address and course name at the back side of the DD.

Online mode

  • Candidates willing to appear for ANUCDE 2021 exam can obtain the ANUCDE 2021 application forms online from the official ANU website.
  • They can make the online payment of the prescribed application fee. It can be done through SBI/Andhra Bank without the DD charges by simply crediting to “CDE-SBI: 20026214420/Andhra Bank: 150810011050058 or through SBI collect”.

Fee Structure

Course

In-person

By post/online

BSc

Rs.550

Rs.600

Analysis

Science

After ANUCDE the team of Edunews has made an attempt to evaluate the question paper keeping in view pattern, syllabus, marking system etc.

Section A: 

Under this section questions are problem oriented. Generally case/s and Data Sufficiency would be given here with multiple choice questions. Many cases are of either reasoning or numerical based. Candidates might take more time to understand the questions, as the result they might not attend all questions within the time allotted for the purpose.

Section B: 

Under this section Mathematical related questions appears on various topics relating to 11th and 12th standard of education. Generally the questions are not tough therefore the level of question paper of this part appears to be moderate. 

Section C:

Under this section questions are on various topics of General English and Comprehension. They are all at the level of 11th and 12th standard therefore candidates might not face any difficulty at all. The level of questions under this section is simple.

Computer Science and Information Technology

After ANUCDE the team of Edunews has made an attempt to evaluate the question paper keeping in view pattern, syllabus, marking system etc

Section A :

Under this section questions are problem oriented. Generally case/s and Data Sufficiency would be given here with multiple choice questions. Many cases are of either reasoning or numerical based. Candidates might take more time to understand the questions, as the result they might not attend all questions within the time allotted for the purpose.

Section B :

Under this section Mathematical related questions appears on various topics relating to 11th and 12th standard of education. Generally the questions are not tough therefore the level of question paper of this part appears to be moderate. 

Section C :

Under this section questions are on various topics of General English and Comprehension. They are all at the level of 11th and 12th standard therefore candidates might not face any difficulty at all. The level of questions under this section is simple.

Counselling
  • Candidates, who will be selected in the merit list, will be called out for the counseling procedure conducted by the university. 
  • Candidates should visit the counseling center on the schedule provided by the authority. 
  • Candidates must carry the required document for verification and the seat will be provided to them as per choice filling and document verification.

Documents to Carry for Verification

  • Transfer Certificate
  • HSC/CBSE/other equivalent mark sheet
  • Graduation certificate
  • Community Certificate (For OC candidates community certificate not required)
  • Certificates for Special categories, if required
  • Nativity Certificate if required
  • Date of Birth Certificate (SSC / ICSE / CBSE).
  • Medical certificate
  • Rank Card of entrance test
  • Application fee receipt
  • Tuition fee receipt
Subjects

Computer Science and Information Technology

  • Take a look at the ANUCDE exam syllabus for admissions to the courses offered through ANUCDE Entrance Exam at Acharya Nagarjuna University

Section A: Analytical Ability

Data Sufficiency

  • This section consists of problems from areas including logical thinking, mathematical calculations, and arithmetic ability.

Problem Solving

  • Sequence and Series
  • Data Analysis
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Data, time and arrangement problems

Section B: Mathematical Ability

  • Arithmetic
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Statistical Ability

Section C: Communication

  • Objective Test
  • Vocabulary
  • Functional use of grammar
  • Basic terminology and concepts in computer and business context.    

Science

Section A: Analytical Ability

Data Sufficiency

This section consists of problems from areas including logical thinking, mathematical calculations, and arithmetic ability.

Problem Solving

  • Sequence and Series
  • Data Analysis
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Data, time and arrangement problems

Section B: Mathematical Ability

  • Arithmetic
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Statistical Ability

Section C: Communication

  • Objective Test
  • Vocabulary
  • Functional use of grammar
  • Basic terminology and concepts in computer and business context.    

 

Dates
Date Event Details
14-01-2020Application Start DateANUCDE Registration Starts
18-02-2020Application Start DateANUCDE Registration with late fee
28-02-2020Application End DateANUCDE Registration with late fee
26-09-2021Application End DateANUCDE Registration ends without late fee
Eligibility
  • ANUCDE admissions are governed by the rules and regulations that are issued by Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Education (APSCHE) from time to time. 
  • Candidates are considered for admission based on their score in the entrance exam and the certificates enclosed with the ANUCDE application form. 
  • AcharyaNagarjuna University reserves the right to cancel the admission of any candidate and to refund the fee subsequent to any directions from the Government or any other academic bodies.

Age Limit to Appear for ANUCDE

  • There is no age restriction for admission through ANUCDE scores into any course.
  • Students who were awarded bachelor’s degrees from Universities other than Acharya Nagarjuna University are required to pay Rs.100/- extra towards Recognition Fee.
  • Transfer and Migration Certificates need not be submitted for admission.
  • Candidates desirous of obtaining TC from the CDE shall have to submit proof of date of birth.
  • Candidates from any part of India will be given admission into the courses offered through ANUCDE exam.
  • The admission process will be based on the requisite ANUCDE eligibility criteria, provided they select one of the study centers in Andhra Pradesh and personally attend the ANUCDE entrance test at the ANUCDE exam centre.
  • Candidates from abroad are also eligible for admission into all the courses provided

ANUCDE Reservation criteria

  • They fulfill the requisite qualifying requirements mentioned for the courses.
  • They furnish an address in India for correspondence and dispatch of study material and any other information.
  • CDE does not entertain any correspondence on a foreign address.
  • They should personally attend and write their examinations at the allotted Examination Centre till they complete the course.

Exemption from ANUCDE Entrance Test

  • Candidates with Bachelor’s Degree and having 10 years of work experience after bachelor’s degree are exempted from entrance test.
  • Candidates possessing MCom / MHRM / MFT / MFM / MMM / CA / ICWA / ACS / MBBS / BL / BTech / BPharmacy / Ag. BSc. with Two years of work experience after obtaining PG / Professional Degree are exempted from entrance test.
  • Candidates possessing any Bachelor’s Degree (Other than BFA and BOL) with minimum of 2 years of work experience and are qualified in ICET during the last 3 years period or qualified in Management
  • Aptitude test conducted by AIMA and other National bodies or Entrance test conducted by CDE, ANU during the last 3 years are exempted from Entrance Test.
Cut-Off

Description Cut-Off Marks Max Marks
10th1020
12th40100
PUC4080
Centres
  • Acharya Nagarjuna University Centre of Distance Education conducts ANUCDE examinations in various centers of the state. 
  • Candidates from far of places are advised to reach the center to avoid pressure. 
  • Center once chosen by the candidate will not be allowed to change any center.
  • Centre: Namburu, Andhra Pradesh
Country State Location Exam Centre Type
India KarnatakaLocation and city Location and City Online Offline
Results
  • ANUCDE exam results are declared once the annual exams have ended in the month of May/June. 
  • Appearing candidates can check ANUCDE 2022 in the month of May/June. 
  • Candidates can check ANUCDE result online on the official website by mentioning Enrollment /Admit card number in the required tab and field. 
  • Candidates will be considered ‘passed’ in the exam if he/she manages to secure the minimum required passing marks.
  • The University declares the results for ANUCDE entrance exams on the official website. 
  • The varsity will also display the result on the notice boards of the respective faculties. 
  • The university will commence the classes soon after the ANUCDE results are announced. 

How to check ANUCDE Result?

  • Students need to log in to the official website of ANUCDE 
  • Type/ Click on anucde.info/default.asp the official website of ANUCDE
  • The home page will open
  • Click on the “ANUCDE Result” tab
  • In the Result Page, enter the Hall Ticket Number/Enrollment Number
  • Once done, click on the “submit” button
  • The result page will display

Revaluation process of ANUCDE Answer Script

  • If candidates are not convinced with their marks, they can send their paper for revaluation process.
  • Candidates need to submit their revaluation form along with the fee before the last date of the revaluation process.
  • The online revaluation fee is around Rs.770 – Rs.960, depending on the course.
Admit Card
  • ANUCDE admit card is an important document for the candidates willing to appear for the ANUDCE written exam. 
  • They will be required to carry the exam hall ticket to the exam center, failing which they will not be allowed to sit for the exam under normal circumstances.
  • Take a look below at some important points to note about the ANUCDE admit card.
  • The registered aspirants who wish to appear for the ANUCDE will be notified when the University releases the ANUCDE admit cards.
  • The AcharyaNagarjuna University officials will release the ANUCDE Exam Hall Ticket on its official website.  
  • The candidates who have applied for the ANUCDE will have to visit the ANU official page and check their ANUCDE Exam Call Letters.  
  • The university’s admission authorities will issue the ANUCDE Exam Call letters 10-15 days prior to the ANUCED exam.
  • Each student enrolled in the CDE entrance test can also download the admit card from the official Website.

Steps to download ANUCDE Admit Card 2021

  • In order to make it easier for you, we have mentioned a step-by-step guide for the candidates to download the ANUCDE admit card. 
  • The release date of the admit cards will be updated in the Important Dates section in due time. Till then, take a look below at the steps to download the ANUCDE admit cards online.
  • First, the candidates will have to visit the official website of the university.
  • Click on the Download Admit Cards tab on the home page.
  • On clicking, candidates will be asked to enter their credentials including the application number, date of birth, etc.
  • On submitting the correct details, the candidate’s admit card will be displayed on the screen.
  • Check all possible details mentioned on the admit cards. If the student finds any discrepancy in the admit card, the same may be intimated to the CDE office for necessary correction.
  • We advise the candidates to download and also take a print of their ANUCDE to admit cards.
  • This is to be preserved until the final admission process of completed successfully.
Resources
Contact-Info

Official Address

Official Phone Number

Official E-mail ID

AcharyaNagarjuna University Center for Distance Education, 522510

Guntur District

Andhra Pradesh, India

0863-2346208

0863-2346222

[email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Official Website : http://anucde.info/default.asp

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