The Directorate of Academic and Planning (DAP) is headed by the Director and assisted by the Coordinator and other staff. It looks after the academic and planning works of the entire university which include preparation of academic calendar, constitution of board of studies in various disciplines, conduct of BOS meetings, revision of curriculum syllabi and academic regulations from time to time for UG, PG and Research programmes.

Correspondence with MHRD, UGC, AICTE, DST and other agencies for recognition of UG and PG programs, scholarships, sanction and release of project funds and grants is taken care of by this Directorate.  The Directorate initiates execution and monitoring of memorandum of understanding (MOU’S) with International and National Universities, Institutions, Industries and other Private Organizations. It also processes the clearance of the purchase of equipment/ furniture/ syllabi books and other stationery requirements of various constituent colleges and units of JNTUH by conducting university purchase committee meetings.

Other Duties include the following:

• Conduct of meetings for University Committee for Perspective Planning – to take the decision  for development of the Constituent Colleges/Units of the University
• Conduct of University Purchase Committee – to finalize the decision to purchase the Equipment for Constituent Colleges/Units of the University
• Permission to start new Courses/Centers/Units/Constituent Colleges
• Forwarding the proposals of Affiliated Colleges to the UGC for granting the 2(f) & 12(B) Status and Autonomous Status