Founded in 1946, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Kakinada (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Andhra Pradesh. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada (JNTU Kakinada) is a small coeducational Indian higher education institution. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada (JNTU Kakinada) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. JNTU Kakinada also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.