Andhra Pradesh plans major overhaul of postgraduate education in 28 universities

Students who complete a three-year bachelor’s degree may complete a regular two-year graduate program with a minimum of 80 credits at the graduate level. A representative image of the file used. | Photo credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Andhra Pradesh is planning a comprehensive restructuring of postgraduate (PG) education in its 28 state universities with emphasis on employability, research, entrepreneurship and regional development. The proposed reforms seek to transform universities from institutions offering mostly conventional, field-based postgraduate courses to specialized regional knowledge centers in line with the state’s economic priorities and emerging global opportunities.

The restructuring proposal prepared by the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) envisages a common academic framework for postgraduate programs while allowing individual universities to develop distinct areas of specialization based on their geographical location, institutional strengths, available faculties and regional requirements.

Published – November 9, 2026 12:39 PM IST