JNTUA College of Engineering, Anantapur, is one of the oldest premier colleges in South India, with illustrious alumni.The JNTU Anantapur means Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University was started in the year 1946. In the year 1958 the JNTU Anantapur was shifted to the present permanent buildings accommodating the Administrative block, Laboratories, the Engineering Departments, Library and the Hostel blocks. In the year 1972 Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University was formed and the college became a constituent college of the University. The JNTU Anantapur has vast campus sprawling over an area of 250 acres, in a peaceful atmosphere, away from the dust and din of the town.The JNTU Anantapur college offers Four-year B.Tech regular programmes and M.Tech courses in various branches. It also offers part time PG programmes in the Electrical Engineering branch.
The JNTU Anantapur college has received a considerable grant from MHRD and AICTE, which has enabled the college to modernise the equipment in the various labs. The college has celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in the year 2006 and an excellent atmosphere for advancement of one’s knowledge. In the year 2008 the college has become a constituent college of the newly formed JNTUA, Anantapur. Anantapur is well connected with major cities like Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai by rail and road. It is very near to places of tourist interest like Lepakshi, Hampi, Belum caves and Puttaparthi.
