Krea University, Sri City (Andhra Pradesh) is a young liberal arts and sciences university (est. 2018) founded by IFMR (Institute for Financial Management and Research). Krea offers Interwoven Learning - a flexible undergraduate model with 3 majors + minors across humanities, social sciences and sciences. Admission is application-based with optional aptitude assessment, essays, and personal interview. The university benefits from strong faculty (many from US/UK universities) and Anand Mahindra's Mahindra Group backing.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Application + optional aptitude assessment + essays + Personal Interview
Duration:90 minutes (aptitude, if chosen) + interview
Total Marks:Composite - academic record + aptitude + essays + interview
Decide whether to take aptitude or submit SAT/NSAT score
Attend interview (online or in-person at Sri City)
Admission decision rolling basis; financial aid available
💡 Preparation Tips
Krea values interdisciplinary curiosity - don't pigeonhole yourself in essays
Read across disciplines - economics + literature + science makes you Krea-ready
Engage with founder's vision (Interwoven Learning) in your application
If using SAT, target 1300+
Apply early in rolling rounds for best chance of aid
❓ FAQs
What is Interwoven Learning at Krea?
Krea's flagship pedagogy where students study across disciplines - a science student takes humanities; a literature student takes statistics. The first year is broad exploration; majors declared after.
Where is Krea located?
Krea is at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh - a planned industrial city on the AP-TN border near Chennai. Campus is residential and modern.