VIT-AP University
VIT-AP University, also known as Vellore Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh or VIT University, Andhra Pradesh, is a state private university located in Inavolu, Amaravati, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, India. The university was established in 2017 by the Vellore Institute of Technology through the Andhra Pradesh Private Universities Act, 2016.
The institution offers 19 Undergraduate, 4 Postgraduate, 4 Integrated, 4 dual and 16 Research programs.
History
The foundation stone was laid by chief minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on November 3, 2016, at Ainavolu as a part of a new education district in the planned capital. The state government of Andhra Pradesh had allocated of land for the Vellore Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh campus in Amaravati.The Campus was inaugurated on Nov 28th, 2017 by former Vice President of India, Venkaiah Naidu, along with the chief minister opening two newly constructed blocks.
Campus
VIT-AP University is located near Amaravati, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, about from Vijayawada Junction railway station and from Guntur. There is one main entrance to the campus.The institute has a gymnasium, as well as facilities and grounds for both indoor and outdoor sports. There are multi-cuisine food courts, medical centers, guest houses, mini multi-purpose halls, and more.
Infrastructure
Academic Block
- Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Academic Block: This is the Academic Block-1. It houses the School of Business, School of Computer Science and Engineering, School of Electronics Engineering and School of Mechanical Engineering. It also has major administrative offices like Chancellor's office, Admissions office, Finance office, and other offices. This block also has classrooms and Seminar Halls.
- APJ Abdul Kalam Academic Block: This is the Academic Block-2. It houses the School of Advanced Sciences, School of Law, and School of Social Sciences and Humanities. This block also has classrooms, Laboratories, Seminar halls and the Auditorium.
- Mahatma Gandhi Academic Block: This is Academic Block-3, also known as Central Block. This block also has classrooms, Galleries, and Lecture halls.
- Student Activity Centre: This block is well equipped with Indoor Sports and AC Facilities.
Hostels
- Ladies Hostel: There are 3 Ladies hostels. Both the hostels have common rooms equipped with televisions and various other facilities, a gymnasium, and mess facilities.
- Men's Hostel: There are a total of 6 Men's hostels. Each of the hostels has common rooms equipped with televisions and various other facilities, a gymnasium, and mess facilities.
Organisation and administration
Governing body
VIT-AP University shares Dr. G. Viswanathan as their common chancellor along with VIT University Vellore campus, VIT University Chennai campus and VIT Bhopal University. He is also the Chairperson of the Governing Body of VIT-AP.Dr. Jagadish Chandra Mudiganti is the Member Secretary of the governing body of VIT-AP University and Registrar of VIT-AP University.
Along with them, the other members of Governing Body of VIT-AP University are:
- Dr. P Arulmozhivarman, Vice-Chancellor of VIT-AP University
- Dr. Yasodha Shanmugasundaram, Former Vice-Chancellor of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
- Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy, Executive director of Vellore Institute of Technology
- Dr. N. Lalitha, Advisor and Educational Consultant of VIT University Chennai campus
Board of Management
Dr. Jagadish Chandra Mudiganti is the Member Secretary of the Board of Management of VIT-AP University and Registrar of VIT-AP University.
Along with them, the other members of the Board of Management of VIT-AP University are:
- Dr. Sekar Viswanathan, Vice president of Vellore Institute of Technology
- Mr. Sankar Viswanathan, Vice president of Vellore Institute of Technology
- Mr. G. V. Selvam, Vice president of Vellore Institute of Technology
- Dr. M. V. Krishnamurthy, Former Professor Emeritus at IISc Bangalore
- Dr. Priyanka Sengupta Faculty, VISH, VIT-AP University
- Dr. Anupama Namburu, Faculty, SCOPE, VIT-AP University
- Dr. Deepasikha Mishra, Faculty, SCOPE, VIT-AP University
Schools
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Academics
The university offers bachelor's degrees in:- Engineering
- Science
- Business studies
- Business administration
- Social sciences
- Humanities
- Law
- Engineering
- Science
- Social sciences
- Humanities
- Engineering
- Science
- Business studies
- Business administration
- Social sciences
- Humanities
- Languages
- Law
VIT-AP University implements Design Your Own Degree which gives students the option to select a specialization or minor if they want along with their Bachelor of Technology major during the counselling process. Students are allowed to change their choice of specialization or minor after the completion of their first year in the university. Students are also allowed to opt for a double major instead of specialization or minor starting the second year.
VIT implements the Semester Abroad Program and International Transfer Programs which allows students to complete a semester abroad or to study for two years at VIT-AP University and two years abroad at a VIT partner university.
Admission
Undergraduate admission
VIT group of Institutions admits engineering students for bachelor's degrees through its own engineering entrance exam, called the VIT Engineering Entrance Examination. It is conducted every year in April and May. The exam has been conducted online since 2013. It was conducted every year except in 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic.Since 2022, VIT-AP University has started admitting students from Andhra Pradesh through both VIT Engineering Entrance Examination and Engineering Agricultural and Medical Common Entrance Test
VIT-AP University admits students for integrated Master of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering and Software Engineering, Bachelor of Science - Master of Science in Data Science, Master of Science in Data Science, Bachelor of Arts - Master of Arts in Public Services, Bachelor of Commerce on the basis of their performance in the 10+2 examination.
Admissions for Bachelor of Business Administration and all its specializations are based on the candidate's performance in the Management Test and Personal Interview.
In the case of Five years integrated Bachelor of Business Administration - Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Laws program, VIT-AP prefers LSAT—India™ or CLAT score as part of the selection process. Students are admitted based on their performance in VSLAT.
Postgraduate admission
Admission of students to the VIT group of Institutions for Master of Technology and Master of Computer Applications is done through the VIT Master's Entrance Examination. It is conducted every year in May and June. The exam has been conducted online since 2013.Counselling of candidates for Master of Science in Data Science, Chemistry and all its specializations and Physics and its specialization at VIT-AP University is done based on their aggregate marks secured in their undergraduate degree programs calculated up to pre-final semester. The admission of the eligible candidates is decided based on the marks in the qualifying examination, Statement of Purpose, and online personal interviews.
Doctorate admission
Selection of Indian nationals based on their performance in the VIT Research Entrance Examination, Postgraduate diploma marks, Research proposal, and Personal Interviews. Candidates who have already certified CSIR NET or UGC NET will get a direct name for personal interview.Candidates of foreign nationality who hold Degrees from Indian Universities seeking admission to research programs with the necessary clearance from the Ministry of Education and possess valid Visas will be treated on par with Indian nationals for purposes of admission to the institute.
Foreign nationals with foreign degrees must meet the minimum educational requirements in Section 3 of Educational Qualification and Proficiency Standards. Candidates with valid GRE and TOFEL scores will be given preference.