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Andhra Loyola College, located in Vijayawada and managed by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), has been a cornerstone of higher education in Andhra Pradesh and the nation for the past seven decades. Acknowledging its commitment to advancing education, the University Grants Commission (UGC) bestowed upon it the prestigious "College with Potential for Excellence" status in 2004 during the First Phase itself.

In February 2016, the Department of Biotechnology selected Andhra Loyola College under the Star College Scheme, and in January 2018, the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, identified it for support under the FIST Project with an allocation of 1.10 Crore. This funding is for further enhancing the teaching and research facilities across all Science Departments of the College over the next five years.

The College's dedication to excellence is evident in its numerous accolades. In April 2017, the National Institutional Ranking Framework awarded Andhra Loyola College the 24th rank for colleges, marking the highest rank in both Telugu States. Additionally, the College achieved an A+ Grade with a CGPA of 3.66 in the third cycle of accreditation by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in March 2017.

Under the Rashtriya Utchathar Siksha Abhiyan (RUSA) of MHRD, Government of India, the college was selected for 'Enhancing Quality and Excellence in select Autonomous Colleges' with a grant of 5 Crores, reinforcing its academic credentials.

Further recognition followed in 2018 when the college secured the 56th rank for colleges in the National Institutional Ranking Framework. The Commissionerate of Collegiate Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, awarded Andhra Loyola College the First Rank based on Key Performance Indicators in the College Rankings for the year 2017-2018.

In April 2019, the College earned the 45th rank in the National Institutional Ranking Framework, and in September 2021, it achieved the 34th rank among more than 43,000 colleges in the same framework. The College stood at the 14th position in the Edu World India Autonomous Colleges Rankings 2020-2021, evaluating 827 colleges granted Autonomous Status by the UGC.

Continuing its impressive journey, the National Institutional Ranking Framework conferred the 94th rank upon Andhra Loyola College in July 2022. Notably, the College was also certified as an ISO 9001:2015 Institution under the scope of certification "Providing Quality Education" for the period from 2019 to 2022.

Research and Extension form the backbone of academic institutions, especially autonomous colleges. In Andhra Loyola College, five departments are recognized as Research Centers. The College has a substantial number of Ph.D. holders, with 67 staff members holding a Ph.D., 23 faculty members with M.Phil. and 45 faculty members with NET and SET qualifications. This commitment to research and academic excellence underscores the College's standing as a premier institution of higher education.

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