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  | chancellor            = [[Governor of Karnataka]]<ref name=autogenerated3>{{cite web|url=http://vtu.ac.in/index.php/about-us/governing-bodies.html|title=Governing Bodies|access-date=4 October 2011|archive-date=5 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005191321/http://vtu.ac.in/index.php/about-us/governing-bodies.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
  | vice_chancellor        = Dr. S  
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  | former_names          = Visveswaraiah Technological University
  | former_names          = Visveswaraiah Technological University
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'''Visvesvaraya Technological University''' ('''VTU'''), previously spelled '''Visveswaraiah Technological University''', is a [[collegiate university|collegiate]] [[Public university|public]] [[State university (India)|state university]] in [[Belagavi district|Belagavi, Karnataka]] established by the [[Government of Karnataka]]. All colleges in the [[State of Karnataka]] imparting education in [[Engineering]] or [[Technology]], except those that have the consent of VTU and sanction of the Government, are required to be affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi.<ref>{{cite web|title=THE VISVESVARAYA TECHONOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY ACT, 1994.|url=http://dpal.kar.nic.in/pdf_files/39%20of%201994%20(E).pdf}}</ref> The university is named after [[Sir]] [[M. Visvesvaraya]], an Indian [[civil engineer]], statesman and the 19th [[List of Diwans of Mysore|Diwan of Mysore]].
'''Visvesvaraya Technological University''' ('''VTU''') is a [[collegiate university|collegiate]] [[Public university|public]] [[State university (India)|state university]] in [[Belagavi district|Belagavi, Karnataka]] established by the [[Government of Karnataka]]. It came into existence in the year 1998. The university is named after [[Sir]] [[M. Visvesvaraya]], an Indian [[civil engineer]], statesman and the 19th [[List of Diwans of Mysore|Diwan of Mysore]].
VTU is one of the largest technical university which provide opportunities for engineering students and management students.


==History==
==History==
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==Campus==
==Campus==
As per the provisions of the VTU Act 1994, the headquarters of the university is at Belagavi, Karnataka. The VTU headquarters is named “Jnana Sangama”. Additionally, the university has three regional centres in [[Bangalore]], [[Kalaburgi district|Kalaburagi]] and [[Mysore district|Mysore]].  
According to the stipulations outlined in the [https://vtu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/VTU-.Act-1994.pdf VTU Act of 1994], the university is situated in [[Belgaum|Belagavi]], Karnataka, with its main administrative center known as "Jnana Sangama," meaning "The Confluence Of Knowledge".
[[Visvesvaraya Institute of Advanced Technology]], also known as VIAT, is a [[research institute]] being constructed near [[Muddenahalli]], Karnataka.  
 
Additionally, the university has three regional centres in [[Bangalore]], [[Kalaburgi district|Kalaburagi]] and [[Mysore district|Mysore]].  
[[Visvesvaraya Institute of Advanced Technology]], also known as VIAT, is a [[research institute]] being constructed near [[Bangalore]], Karnataka.  
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|+ VTU Campuses<ref name="vtu.ac.in">{{cite web|url=https://vtu.ac.in/pdf/naac/pou.pdf|title=Profile of the University|website=vtu.ac.in}}</ref>
|+ VTU Campuses<ref name="vtu.ac.in">{{cite web|url=https://vtu.ac.in/pdf/naac/pou.pdf|title=Profile of the University|website=vtu.ac.in}}</ref>
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The university also has 13 Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) centers in various affiliated colleges and 16 extension centers for offering postgraduate programs. It has around 2,305 departments recognised as research centres which are spread across its affiliated institutions in [[Karnataka]].<ref name=autogenerated7>{{Cite web |url=http://vtu.ac.in/index.php/about-us/about-vtu.html |title=About VTU |access-date=2011-10-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111010150420/http://www.vtu.ac.in/index.php/about-us/about-vtu.html |archive-date=2011-10-10 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://vtu.ac.in/pdf/Circulars/list2011.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2011-10-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111102215022/http://www.vtu.ac.in/pdf/Circulars/list2011.pdf |archive-date=2011-11-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Jnana Sangama, [[Belagavi]] campus and the regional and extension centres of VTU at [[Bangalore]], [[Davangere]], [[Gulbarga]] and [[Mysore]] offer [[M.Tech]], [[MBA]], [[Master of Computer Applications|MCA]] and [[PhD]] programs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kar.nic.in/kea/pgcet/MBA_Matrix.pdf |title=ANNq |access-date=2011-10-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kar.nic.in/kea/pgcet/MCA_Matrix.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=4 October 2011 |archive-date=6 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406121519/http://www.kar.nic.in/kea/pgcet/MCA_Matrix.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://research.vtu.ac.in/degreeconferred.html|title=Degree Awarded}}</ref>
The university also has 13 Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) centers in various affiliated colleges and 16 extension centers for offering postgraduate programs. It has around 2,305 departments recognised as research centres which are spread across its affiliated institutions in [[Karnataka]].<ref name=autogenerated7>{{Cite web |url=http://vtu.ac.in/index.php/about-us/about-vtu.html |title=About VTU |access-date=2011-10-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111010150420/http://www.vtu.ac.in/index.php/about-us/about-vtu.html |archive-date=2011-10-10 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://vtu.ac.in/pdf/Circulars/list2011.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2011-10-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111102215022/http://www.vtu.ac.in/pdf/Circulars/list2011.pdf |archive-date=2011-11-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Jnana Sangama, [[Belagavi]] campus and the regional and extension centres of VTU at [[Bangalore]], [[Davangere]], [[Gulbarga]] and [[Mysore]] offer [[M.Tech]], [[MBA]], [[Master of Computer Applications|MCA]] and [[PhD]] programs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kar.nic.in/kea/pgcet/MBA_Matrix.pdf |title=ANNq |access-date=2011-10-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kar.nic.in/kea/pgcet/MCA_Matrix.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=4 October 2011 |archive-date=6 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406121519/http://www.kar.nic.in/kea/pgcet/MCA_Matrix.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://research.vtu.ac.in/degreeconferred.html|title=Degree Awarded|access-date=4 October 2011|archive-date=7 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110907065230/http://research.vtu.ac.in/degreeconferred.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Academics==
==Academics==
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! Board !! Undergraduate courses in English medium<ref name=autogenerated4>{{cite web|url=http://vtu.ac.in/index.php/scheme-and-syllabus/1383.html?article=|title=ug scheme & syllabus 2010-11}}</ref>
! Board !! Undergraduate courses in English medium<ref name=autogenerated4>{{cite web|url=http://vtu.ac.in/index.php/scheme-and-syllabus/1383.html?article=|title=ug scheme & syllabus 2010-11|access-date=4 October 2011|archive-date=2 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111102120634/http://www.vtu.ac.in/index.php/scheme-and-syllabus/1383.html?article=|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|-
| Architecture<sup>‡</sup> || Architecture
| Architecture<sup>‡</sup> || Architecture
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|-
| CSE / ISE  || Computer Science & Engineering and Information Science & Engineering
| CSE / ISE  || Computer Science & Engineering and Information Science & Engineering
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| AI & ML  || Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Engineering
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| Electrical Engineering|| Electrical & Electronics Engineering
| Electrical Engineering|| Electrical & Electronics Engineering
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! Board !! Postgraduate programs in English medium<ref name=autogenerated5>[http://vtu.ac.in/index.php/scheme-and-syllabus/1336.html?article= Scheme & Syllabus of PG Programmes - 2010-11]</ref>
! Board !! Postgraduate programs in English medium<ref name=autogenerated5>{{Cite web |url=http://vtu.ac.in/index.php/scheme-and-syllabus/1336.html?article= |title=Scheme & Syllabus of PG Programmes - 2010-11 |access-date=4 October 2011 |archive-date=2 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110902061743/http://www.vtu.ac.in/index.php/scheme-and-syllabus/1336.html?article= |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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|-
| Civil Engineering || Computer Aided Design of Structure, Construction Technology, Environmental Engineering, Geo-Informatics, Highway Technology, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering And Management, Infrastructure construction and management.
| Civil Engineering || Computer Aided Design of Structure, Construction Technology, Environmental Engineering, Geo-Informatics, Highway Technology, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering And Management, Infrastructure construction and management.
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| Computer Science and Engineering || Computer Engineering, Computer Network Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering
| Computer Science and Engineering || Computer Engineering, Computer Network Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering
|-
|-
|Electrical Engineering|| Computer Applications in Industrial Drives (ECD), Energy Systems & Management (EEM), Microelectronics and Control Systems (EMS), Power Electronics (EPE), Power Systems, Engineering (EPS)
|Electrical Engineering|| Computer Applications in Industrial Drives (ECD), Energy Systems & Management (EEM),Control Systems (CS), Power Electronics (EPE), Power Systems Engineering (EPS)
|-
|-
|Electronics & Communication Engineering||Digital Communication Engineering, Digital Communication & Networking, Digital Electronics, Digital Electronics & Communication, Digital Electronics & Communication Systems, Electronics, Industrial Electronics, Information & Communication System, Network & Internet Engineering, VLSI Design & Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Communication Systems, Intelligent Systems
|Electronics & Communication Engineering||Digital Communication Engineering, Digital Communication & Networking, Digital Electronics, Digital Electronics & Communication, Digital Electronics & Communication Systems, Electronics, Industrial Electronics, Information & Communication System, Network & Internet Engineering, VLSI Design & Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Communication Systems, Intelligent Systems
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| Textile Technology|| Textile Technology
| Textile Technology|| Textile Technology
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=== Admissions ===
The university offers admissions at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.


===Scheme and syllabus===
===Scheme and syllabus===
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===Grading===
===Grading===


For students matriculating since the academic year 2015–2016, VTU adopts an absolute grading system wherein the marks are converted to grades, and every semester results are declared with a [https://sgpacalculator.in semester grade point average (SGPA)] and a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). To obtain a degree, in addition to clearing all the subjects, a student must also obtain a minimum CGPA of five (5.0).
For students matriculating since the academic year 2015–2016, VTU adopts an absolute grading system wherein the marks are converted to grades, and every semester results are declared with a semester grade point average (SGPA) and a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). To obtain a degree, in addition to clearing all the subjects, a student must also obtain a minimum CGPA of five (5.0).
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|+ VTU Grade Points Scale<ref>{{cite web|url=https://vtu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/becbcs.pdf|title=Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) Regulations Governing the degree of Bachelor of Engineering/Technology(B.E./B.Tech.)|website=vtu.ac.in}}</ref>
|+ VTU Grade Points Scale<ref>{{cite web|url=https://vtu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/becbcs.pdf|title=Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) Regulations Governing the degree of Bachelor of Engineering/Technology(B.E./B.Tech.)|website=vtu.ac.in}}</ref>
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! Level !! Outstanding !! Excellent !! Very Good !! Good !! Above Average !! Average !! Poor !! Fail
! Level !! Outstanding !! Excellent !! Very Good !! Good !! Above Average !! Average !! Poor !! Fail
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| Letter Grade || O || S || A || B || C || D || E || F
| Letter Grade || S+ || S || A || B || C || D || E || F
|-
|-
| Grade Points || 10 || 9 || 8 || 7 || 6 || 5 || 4 || 00
| Grade Points || 10 || 9 || 8 || 7 || 6 || 5 || 4 || 0
|-
|-
| Score (Marks) Range (%) || ≥ 90 || < 90 ≥ 80 || < 80 ≥ 70 || < 70 ≥ 60 || < 60 ≥ 50  || < 50 ≥ 45 || < 45 ≥ 40 || < 40
| Score (Marks) Range (%) || ≥ 90 || < 90 ≥ 80 || < 80 ≥ 70 || < 70 ≥ 60 || < 60 ≥ 50  || < 50 ≥ 45 || < 45 ≥ 40 || < 40
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The university has signed [[MoU]]s with [[multinational corporation]]s like [[IBM]], [[Intel|Intel Asia Electronics Inc.]], [[Ingersoll-Rand|Ingersoll-Rand (India) Ltd., Bangalore]], [[Nokia]], [[Bosch Rexroth]] and [[Microsoft]] to improve the industry interactions for students and teachers.<ref name=autogenerated7 /><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://vtu.ac.in/pdf/Circulars/brco.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=4 October 2011 |archive-date=5 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005190153/http://vtu.ac.in/pdf/Circulars/brco.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>
The university has signed [[MoU]]s with [[multinational corporation]]s like [[IBM]], [[Intel|Intel Asia Electronics Inc.]], [[Ingersoll-Rand|Ingersoll-Rand (India) Ltd., Bangalore]], [[Nokia]], [[Bosch Rexroth]] and [[Microsoft]] to improve the industry interactions for students and teachers.<ref name=autogenerated7 /><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://vtu.ac.in/pdf/Circulars/brco.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=4 October 2011 |archive-date=5 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005190153/http://vtu.ac.in/pdf/Circulars/brco.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>


VTU is also a member of [[Association of Indian Universities]] and [[Association of Commonwealth Universities]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.minds-india.org/aboutvu.htm|title=Minds - Visvesvaraya Technological University}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Rs-jsaPenxYC&dq=VTU+in+Association+of+Commonwealth+Universities&pg=PA877|title=Handbook of universities - Ameeta Gupta, Ashish Kumar - Google Books|year=2006|isbn=9788126906086}}</ref>
VTU is also a member of [[Association of Indian Universities]] and [[Association of Commonwealth Universities]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.minds-india.org/aboutvu.htm|title=Minds - Visvesvaraya Technological University}}{{Dead link|date=February 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Rs-jsaPenxYC&dq=VTU+in+Association+of+Commonwealth+Universities&pg=PA877|title=Handbook of universities - Ameeta Gupta, Ashish Kumar - Google Books|year=2006|publisher=Atlantic Publishers & Dist |isbn=9788126906086}}</ref>
 
=== Rankings ===
The [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) ranked it 52nd in the engineering ranking of 2023 and 69th in 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NIRF Ranking 2024 |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/nirfpdfcdn/2024/pdf/Report/IR2024_Report.pdf}}</ref>
[[File:VTU campus2.jpg|thumb|right|A boulevard at VTU campus]]
[[File:VTU campus2.jpg|thumb|right|A boulevard at VTU campus]]


==Organisation and administration ==
==Organisation and administration ==
===Governance===
===Governance===
VTU is administered by its Executive Council and Academic Senate whose members are selected from the academic community and government officials.<ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite web|url=http://www.vtu.ac.in/index.php/about-us/governing-bodies.html|title=Governing Bodies}}</ref> The present [[chancellor]] is Sri [[Thawar Chand Gehlot]], [[Governor of Karnataka]] state and the [[vice-chancellor]] is Dr. S. Vidyashankar. <ref name=autogenerated3 /><ref name=autogenerated2 />
VTU is administered by its Executive Council and Academic Senate whose members are selected from the academic community and government officials.<ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite web|url=http://www.vtu.ac.in/index.php/about-us/governing-bodies.html|title=Governing Bodies}}</ref> The present [[chancellor]] is Sri [[Thawar Chand Gehlot]], [[Governor of Karnataka]] state and the [[vice-chancellor]] is Dr. S. Vidyashankar.<ref name=autogenerated3 /><ref name=autogenerated2 />


=== Affiliated colleges ===
=== Affiliated colleges ===


As of 2021, there are 219 colleges affiliated to the university (107 under [[Bangalore]] region, 34 under [[Belagavi]] region, 18 under [[Gulbarga]] region and 60 under [[Mysore]] region).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://vtu.ac.in/affiliated-institutes/|title=Aaffiliated Institutions}}</ref> The colleges are categorised as 'government', 'private-aided' and 'private-unaided' based on the type of funding. A few colleges may be classified as 'minority linguistic' and 'minority religious' based on the minority status of languages and religions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Appendix - VI, Professional Colleges Information |url=http://cet.kar.nic.in/cet2011/Brochure_files/CET_Manual_Book_61-68.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327090432/http://cet.kar.nic.in/cet2011/Brochure_files/CET_Manual_Book_61-68.pdf |archive-date=27 September 2019 |website=vtu.ac.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=CET - Manual Book 69-83 Pages |url=http://cet.kar.nic.in/cet2011/Brochure_files/CET_Manual_Book_69-83.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327091001/http://cet.kar.nic.in/cet2011/Brochure_files/CET_Manual_Book_69-83.pdf |archive-date=27 March 2019 |access-date=29 October 2011 |website=vtu.ac.in}}</ref> Further, these colleges are placed under 'autonomous' and 'non-autonomous' category of institutions granted by [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Autonomy Cell |url=https://vtu.ac.in/autonomy-cell/ |url-status=live |access-date=4 April 2022 |website=vtu.ac.in}}</ref> There are 25 autonomous colleges affiliated to VTU.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Autonomous Colleges |url=https://vtu.ac.in/en/autonomous-colleges/ |url-status=live |access-date=4 April 2022 |website=vtu.ac.in}}</ref>
As of 2021, there are 219 colleges affiliated to the university (107 under [[Bangalore]] region, 34 under [[Belagavi]] region, 18 under [[Gulbarga]] region and 60 under [[Mysore]] region).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://vtu.ac.in/affiliated-institutes/|title=Aaffiliated Institutions|access-date=30 September 2018|archive-date=30 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930115833/http://vtu.ac.in/affiliated-institutes/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The colleges are categorised as 'government', 'private-aided' and 'private-unaided' based on the type of funding. A few colleges may be classified as 'minority linguistic' and 'minority religious' based on the minority status of languages and religions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Appendix - VI, Professional Colleges Information |url=http://cet.kar.nic.in/cet2011/Brochure_files/CET_Manual_Book_61-68.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327090432/http://cet.kar.nic.in/cet2011/Brochure_files/CET_Manual_Book_61-68.pdf |archive-date=27 March 2019 |website=vtu.ac.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=CET - Manual Book 69-83 Pages |url=http://cet.kar.nic.in/cet2011/Brochure_files/CET_Manual_Book_69-83.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327091001/http://cet.kar.nic.in/cet2011/Brochure_files/CET_Manual_Book_69-83.pdf |archive-date=27 March 2019 |access-date=29 October 2011 |website=vtu.ac.in}}</ref> Further, these colleges are placed under 'autonomous' and 'non-autonomous' category of institutions granted by [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Autonomy Cell |url=https://vtu.ac.in/autonomy-cell/ |access-date=4 April 2022 |website=vtu.ac.in}}</ref> There are 25 autonomous colleges affiliated to VTU.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Autonomous Colleges |url=https://vtu.ac.in/en/autonomous-colleges/ |access-date=4 April 2022 |website=vtu.ac.in}}</ref>


''See [[List of colleges affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University]]''
''See [[List of colleges affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University]]''


====Examinations====
====Examinations====
Exams are conducted twice a year for all affiliated non-autonomous colleges. Odd semester exam is conducted during December and January. Results usually published in February. Even semester exams are conducted during May/June; results are published in July.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://results.vtu.ac.in/|title=VTU results }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vtupro.com/vtu-results|title=VTU Results|website=VTU|date=11 April 2017}}</ref>
Exams are conducted twice a year for all affiliated non-autonomous colleges. Odd semester exam is conducted during December and January. Results usually published in February. Even semester exams are conducted during May/June; and the VTU results are published in June/July.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://results.vtu.ac.in/|title=VTU results|access-date=29 May 2018|archive-date=30 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180530010729/http://results.vtu.ac.in/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vtupro.com/vtu-results|title=VTU Results|website=VTU|date=11 April 2017}}</ref>


=== Centres of excellence ===
=== Centres of excellence ===


The university has signed [[MoU]]s with international organisations (such as CANEUS International) and [[multinational corporation]]s (like [[IBM]], [[Intel|Intel Asia Electronics Inc.]], [[Ingersoll-Rand|Ingersoll-Rand (India) Ltd., Bangalore]], [[Nokia]], [[Bosch Rexroth]] and [[Microsoft]]) and has set up centres of excellence.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/91773/makeover-vtu-engg-curriculum.html |title=Makeover for VTU engg curriculum |date=27 August 2010 |publisher=Deccanherald.com |access-date=2011-10-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://vtu.ac.in/index.php/about-us/centres-of-excellence.html |title=Centres of Excellence |publisher=Vtu.ac.in |date=2011-02-18 |access-date=2011-10-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Uday |url=http://allaboutbelgaum.com/news/education/all-muddled-over-microsoft-vtu-mou/ |title=All muddled over Microsoft- VTU MoU |publisher=All About Belgavi |date=2009-05-21 |access-date=2011-10-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-12-17/bangalore/27299730_1_vtu-visvesvaraya-technological-university-signs |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707023410/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-12-17/bangalore/27299730_1_vtu-visvesvaraya-technological-university-signs |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-07-07 |title=VTU signs technology deal |date=2002-12-17 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=2011-10-29}}</ref>
The university has signed [[MoU]]s with international organisations (such as CANEUS International) and [[multinational corporation]]s (like [[IBM]], [[Intel|Intel Asia Electronics Inc.]], [[Ingersoll-Rand|Ingersoll-Rand (India) Ltd., Bangalore]], [[Nokia]], [[Bosch Rexroth]] and [[Microsoft]]) and has set up centres of excellence.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/91773/makeover-vtu-engg-curriculum.html |title=Makeover for VTU engg curriculum |date=27 August 2010 |publisher=Deccanherald.com |access-date=2011-10-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://vtu.ac.in/index.php/about-us/centres-of-excellence.html |title=Centres of Excellence |publisher=Vtu.ac.in |date=2011-02-18 |access-date=2011-10-29 |archive-date=1 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111101105439/http://www.vtu.ac.in/index.php/about-us/centres-of-excellence.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Uday |url=http://allaboutbelgaum.com/news/education/all-muddled-over-microsoft-vtu-mou/ |title=All muddled over Microsoft- VTU MoU |publisher=All About Belgavi |date=2009-05-21 |access-date=2011-10-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/VTU-signs-technology-deal/articleshow/31503152.cms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707023410/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-12-17/bangalore/27299730_1_vtu-visvesvaraya-technological-university-signs |url-status=live |archive-date=2012-07-07 |title=VTU signs technology deal |date=2002-12-17 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=2011-10-29}}</ref>


[[File:A road in VTU campus.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A road in VTU campus]]
[[File:A road in VTU campus.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A road in VTU campus]]
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===Visvesvaraya Institute of Advanced Technology===
===Visvesvaraya Institute of Advanced Technology===


[[Visvesvaraya Institute of Advanced Technology]] (VIAT) is a research institute being constructed in [[Muddenahalli]], [[Karnataka]]. The institute is on {{convert|200|acre|km2}} of land near [[Nandi Hills, Karnataka|Nandi Hills]] and is expected to cost 600 crores.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/12/12/stories/2008121254470600.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110818032109/http://www.hindu.com/2008/12/12/stories/2008121254470600.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=2011-08-18 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Foundation stone for VIAT to be laid soon | date=2008-12-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/edu/2009/09/07/stories/2009090750220300.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110122145909/http://www.hindu.com/edu/2009/09/07/stories/2009090750220300.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=2011-01-22 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=An emerging educational hub | date=2009-09-07}}</ref> In the initial years, VIAT will focus on research in embedded technology, software quality, agricultural engineering and bioengineering. Each department will function as a 'discovery-innovation centre.' The institute will offer graduate and PhD programs in the sciences.
[[Visvesvaraya Institute of Advanced Technology]] (VIAT) is a research institute being constructed in [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]]. The institute is on {{convert|200|acre|km2}} of land near [[Nandi Hills, Karnataka|Nandi Hills]] and is expected to cost 600 crores.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/12/12/stories/2008121254470600.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110818032109/http://www.hindu.com/2008/12/12/stories/2008121254470600.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=2011-08-18 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Foundation stone for VIAT to be laid soon | date=2008-12-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/edu/2009/09/07/stories/2009090750220300.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110122145909/http://www.hindu.com/edu/2009/09/07/stories/2009090750220300.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=2011-01-22 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=An emerging educational hub | date=2009-09-07}}</ref> In the initial years, VIAT will focus on research in embedded technology, software quality, agricultural engineering and bioengineering. Each department will function as a 'discovery-innovation centre.' The institute will offer graduate and PhD programs in the sciences.


==Student life==
==Student life==
=== VTU Fest===
=== VTU Fest===


The university annually organises an inter-collegiate [[culfest]] which sees participants from all its affiliated colleges.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/edu/2009/01/26/stories/2009012651280400.htm |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125102226/http://www.hindu.com/edu/2009/01/26/stories/2009012651280400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-01-25 |title=Education Plus: VTU fest from Feb. 15 |date=2009-01-26 |access-date=2011-10-29 |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
The university annually organises an inter-collegiate [[culfest|cultural-fest]] "Yuvostava" which sees participants from all across India.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/edu/2009/01/26/stories/2009012651280400.htm |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125102226/http://www.hindu.com/edu/2009/01/26/stories/2009012651280400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-01-25 |title=Education Plus: VTU fest from Feb. 15 |date=2009-01-26 |access-date=2011-10-29 |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
 
From 2024, VTU has also decided to organise, a tech fest "YUKTI 2K24". The event aims to showcase the innovation and inspiration of students & tech enthusiasts in various fields, such as technical, management, music, dance, entertainment, and artistic. The event also featured a paper presentation competition, where participants could submit their original research papers on topics related to technology and society.
 
== Notable alumni ==
Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) has produced many notable alumni who have made significant contributions to their respective fields. Some of the most prominent alumni include:
 
'''[[Sudha Murty|1. Sudha Murthy]]''': Chairperson of the Infosys Foundation and author of several books.
 
'''[[Rajeev Chandrasekhar|2. Rajeev Chandrasekhar]]''': Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha and founder of BPL Mobile Communications.
 
[[N. R. Narayana Murthy|'''3.''' '''Narayana Murthy:''']] Indian billionaire businessman and co-founders of Infosys.
 
'''[[Anil Kumble|4. Anil Kumble]]''': Former captain of the Indian cricket team and a renowned cricket commentator.
 
[[Balen Shah|'''5. Balen Shah''']]:Prime Minister Elect of Nepal. Former mayor of Kathmandu, and a Nepalese rapper, music composer, poet, structural engineer and politician.
 
[[Krishna Nayaka|'''6. Krishna Nayaka''']]: Member of the [[Karnataka Legislative Assembly]] of [[Hadagali Assembly constituency]].


==Vice-Chancellors==
==Vice-Chancellors==
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[[Basaveshvara Engineering College]], Bagalkot<ref name="VTU1" />
[[Basaveshvara Engineering College]], Bagalkot<ref name="VTU1" />
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| 2 || 1 April 2001 || 30 June 2007 || Dr. K. Balaveera Reddy<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/jul82006/state215225200677.asp |title=VTU VC will complete term: Minister – Deccan Herald – Internet Edition |publisher=Archive.deccanherald.com |access-date=2011-10-29}}</ref> || Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
| 2 || 1 April 2001 || 30 June 2007 || Dr. K. Balaveera Reddy<ref>{{cite web |url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/jul82006/state215225200677.asp |title=VTU VC will complete term: Minister – Deccan Herald – Internet Edition |publisher=Archive.deccanherald.com |access-date=2011-10-29 |archive-date=8 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208093130/http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/jul82006/state215225200677.asp |url-status=dead }}</ref> || Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
[[National Institute of Technology Karnataka]], Surathkal<ref>{{cite book|author=Ashish Kumar|title=Handbook of Universities|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Rs-jsaPenxYC&pg=PA632|year=2006|publisher=Atlantic Publishers & Dist|isbn=978-81-269-0608-6|page=632}}</ref>
[[National Institute of Technology Karnataka]], Surathkal<ref>{{cite book|author=Ashish Kumar|title=Handbook of Universities|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Rs-jsaPenxYC&pg=PA632|year=2006|publisher=Atlantic Publishers & Dist|isbn=978-81-269-0608-6|page=632}}</ref>
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| 3 || 1 July 2007 || 30 June 2010 || Dr. H. P. Khincha<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/content/May192007/state200705192531.asp |title=Deccan Herald – Prof Khincha is new VTU VC |publisher=Archive.deccanherald.com |access-date=2011-10-29}}</ref> || Chairman, Division of Electrical Sciences,
| 3 || 1 July 2007 || 30 June 2010 || Dr. H. P. Khincha<ref>{{cite web |url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/content/May192007/state200705192531.asp |title=Deccan Herald – Prof Khincha is new VTU VC |publisher=Archive.deccanherald.com |access-date=2011-10-29 }}{{Dead link|date=February 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref> || Chairman, Division of Electrical Sciences,
[[Indian Institute of Science|Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore]]<ref>{{cite web|author=ORCA INFOTECH PVT LTD, www.orcainfotech.com |url=http://sid.iisc.ernet.in/past_exe.html |title=Society for Innovation & Development – Indian Institute of Science, SID – IISc |publisher=Sid.iisc.ernet.in |access-date=2011-10-29}}</ref>
[[Indian Institute of Science|Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore]]<ref>{{cite web |author=ORCA INFOTECH PVT LTD, www.orcainfotech.com |url=http://sid.iisc.ernet.in/past_exe.html |title=Society for Innovation & Development – Indian Institute of Science, SID – IISc |publisher=Sid.iisc.ernet.in |access-date=2011-10-29 |archive-date=17 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111117053944/http://sid.iisc.ernet.in/past_exe.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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|4 || 1 July 2010 || 14 March 2016 || Dr. H. Maheshappa<ref name="hindu">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/07/01/stories/2010070162650700.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100707090959/http://www.hindu.com/2010/07/01/stories/2010070162650700.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2010-07-07 |title=Karnataka News : Maheshappa named Vice-Chancellor of VTU |date=2010-07-01 |access-date=2011-10-29 |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>|| Principal, Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bangalore<ref name="hindu" />
|4 || 1 July 2010 || 14 March 2016 || Dr. H. Maheshappa<ref name="hindu">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/07/01/stories/2010070162650700.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100707090959/http://www.hindu.com/2010/07/01/stories/2010070162650700.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2010-07-07 |title=Karnataka News : Maheshappa named Vice-Chancellor of VTU |date=2010-07-01 |access-date=2011-10-29 |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>|| Principal, Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bangalore<ref name="hindu" />


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|5 || March, 2016 || May, 2016 || Dr. Shekarappa A H G (In-Charge Vice Chancellor)<ref name="Google Scholar">{{cite web|title=Google Scholar|url=https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=_1WCHQQAAAAJ|website=Google Scholar|access-date=30 August 2017}}</ref><ref name="thehindu" /><ref name="P.E.S. College of Engineering">{{cite web|url=http://www.pescemandya.org/about_principal.php|title=P.E.S. College of Engineering|website=www.pescemandya.org}}</ref>|| Principal, Sheik College of Engineering, Belagavi <ref name="Google Scholar"/><ref name="thehindu" />
|5 || March 2016 || May 2016 || Dr. Shekarappa A H G (In-Charge Vice Chancellor)<ref name="Google Scholar">{{cite web|title=Google Scholar|url=https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=_1WCHQQAAAAJ|website=Google Scholar|access-date=30 August 2017}}</ref><ref name="thehindu" /><ref name="P.E.S. College of Engineering">{{cite web|url=http://www.pescemandya.org/about_principal.php|title=P.E.S. College of Engineering|website=www.pescemandya.org}}</ref>|| Principal, Sheik College of Engineering, Belagavi <ref name="Google Scholar"/><ref name="thehindu" />
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|6 || 5 May 2016 || Sep, 2016 || Dr. V. Sridhar (In-Charge Vice Chancellor)<ref name="Google Scholar"/><ref name="thehindu">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/v-sridhar-is-incharge-vc-of-vtu/article8560856.ece |title=V. Sridhar is in-charge VC of VTU |work=The Hindu |date=2016-05-05 |access-date=2016-06-23 |location=Bangalore, India}}</ref><ref name="P.E.S. College of Engineering"/>|| Principal, P.E.S College of Engineering, Mandya<ref name="Google Scholar"/><ref name="thehindu" />
|6 || 5 May 2016 || Sep 2016 || Dr. V. Sridhar (In-Charge Vice Chancellor)<ref name="Google Scholar"/><ref name="thehindu">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/v-sridhar-is-incharge-vc-of-vtu/article8560856.ece |title=V. Sridhar is in-charge VC of VTU |work=The Hindu |date=2016-05-05 |access-date=2016-06-23 |location=Bangalore, India}}</ref><ref name="P.E.S. College of Engineering"/>|| Principal, P.E.S College of Engineering, Mandya<ref name="Google Scholar"/><ref name="thehindu" />
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|7|| Sep, 2016 || Present || Prof. Karisiddappa<ref name="The Hindu">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/karisiddappa-is-vtu-vicechancellor/article9145618.ece |title=Karisiddappa is VTU Vice-Chancellor |work=The Hindu |date=2016-09-25 |access-date=2016-09-25 |location=Bangalore, India}}</ref><ref name="newindianexpress">{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Guv-picks-Karisiddappa-as-new-V-C-of-VTU/2016/09/25/article3629139.ece |title=Guv picks Karisiddappa as new V-C of VTU  |publisher=newindianexpress |date=2016-09-25 |access-date=2016-09-25 |location=Bangalore, India}}</ref><ref name="GCE, HASSAN">{{cite web|url=http://www.gechassan.ac.in|title=Welcome to Government Engineering College, Hassan - Government Engineering College, Hassan|website=www.gechassan.ac.in}}</ref>
|7|| Sep 2016 || Sep 2022 || Prof. Karisiddappa<ref name="The Hindu">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/karisiddappa-is-vtu-vicechancellor/article9145618.ece |title=Karisiddappa is VTU Vice-Chancellor |work=The Hindu |date=2016-09-25 |access-date=2016-09-25 |location=Bangalore, India}}</ref><ref name="newindianexpress">{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Guv-picks-Karisiddappa-as-new-V-C-of-VTU/2016/09/25/article3629139.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160925135842/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Guv-picks-Karisiddappa-as-new-V-C-of-VTU/2016/09/25/article3629139.ece |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 September 2016 |title=Guv picks Karisiddappa as new V-C of VTU  |publisher=newindianexpress |date=2016-09-25 |access-date=2016-09-25 |location=Bangalore, India}}</ref><ref name="GCE, HASSAN">{{cite web|url=http://www.gechassan.ac.in/|title=Welcome to Government Engineering College, Hassan - Government Engineering College, Hassan|website=www.gechassan.ac.in|access-date=25 September 2016|archive-date=27 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160927063704/http://www.gechassan.ac.in/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|Principal, Government Engineering College, Hassan<ref name="GCE, HASSAN"/>
|Principal, Government Engineering College, Hassan<ref name="GCE, HASSAN"/>
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|Present
|Dr. Vidyashankar
|VC, KSOU
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==See also==
==See also==
 
{{Portal|Education|Engineering|India}}
* [[List of colleges affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University]]
* [[List of colleges affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University]]
* [[Visvesvaraya Institute of Advanced Technology]]
* [[Visvesvaraya Institute of Advanced Technology]]
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==External links==
==External links==
 
{{Commons category|Visvesvaraya Technological University}}
*[https://vtu.ac.in/en/ Official website]  (English)
*[https://vtu.ac.in/en/ Official website]  (English)


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[[Category:1998 establishments in Karnataka]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1998]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges established in 1998]]

Latest revision as of 14:36, 8 March 2026


"VTU" redirects here. For other uses, see VTU (disambiguation).

Visvesvaraya Technological University
Former names
Visveswaraiah Technological University
MottoModalu manavanagu
Motto in English
Above all, be human
TypePublic
Established1 April 1998; 28 years ago (1998-04-01)[1][2]
Academic affiliations
UGC,[3] AICTE, ACU,[4] AIU[5]
ChancellorGovernor of Karnataka[6]
Vice-ChancellorDr. S. Vidyashankar[7]
Students85,715[8]
Undergraduates72,888[8]
Postgraduates12,248[8]
579[8]
Location
Belagavi, Karnataka
,
Karnataka
,
India

15°46′43.72″N 74°27′43.53″E / 15.7788111°N 74.4620917°E / 15.7788111; 74.4620917
CampusSemi-Urban
LanguageEnglish, Kannada
Colours     
Orange, white, green
NicknameVTU
Websitevtu.ac.in

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) is a collegiate public state university in Belagavi, Karnataka established by the Government of Karnataka. It came into existence in the year 1998. The university is named after Sir M. Visvesvaraya, an Indian civil engineer, statesman and the 19th Diwan of Mysore.

History[edit | edit source]

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) was established by the Government of Karnataka on 1 April 1998 with its headquarters at Belagavi, as per the provisions of the Visvesvaraya Technological University Act, 1994, an Act to establish and incorporate a university in the State of Karnataka for the development of engineering, technology and allied sciences. For effective administration, four regional offices at the four revenue divisional headquarters, namely, Belagavi, Bangalore, Mysore and Gulbarga were established. VTU was established by the Government in order to promote planned and sustainable development of technical education consistent with state and national policies and bringing various colleges affiliated earlier to different universities, with different syllabi, different procedures and different traditions under one umbrella.[9]

Campus[edit | edit source]

According to the stipulations outlined in the VTU Act of 1994, the university is situated in Belagavi, Karnataka, with its main administrative center known as "Jnana Sangama," meaning "The Confluence Of Knowledge".

Additionally, the university has three regional centres in Bangalore, Kalaburagi and Mysore. Visvesvaraya Institute of Advanced Technology, also known as VIAT, is a research institute being constructed near Bangalore, Karnataka.

VTU Campuses[10]
Campus Address Type Campus Area
VTU Main Campus - Belagavi Jnana Sangama, Machhe, Belagavi - 590018 Semi-Urban 120 acres (0.49 km2)
VTU Regional Center - Bangalore RHCS Layout, Annapoorneshwarinagar, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore - 560091. Urban 1 acre (0.0040 km2)
VTU Regional Center - Mysore Hanchya Sathagally Layout, Ring Road, Mysore - 570019. Urban 42 acres (0.17 km2)
VTU Regional Center - Gulbarga Rajapura, Kusnoor Road, Gulbarga - 585106 Urban 15 acres (0.061 km2)
Visvesvaraya Institute of Advanced Technology (VIAT) Muddenahalli, Singadikadirenahalli - 562103 Rural 200 acres (0.81 km2)

The university also has 13 Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) centers in various affiliated colleges and 16 extension centers for offering postgraduate programs. It has around 2,305 departments recognised as research centres which are spread across its affiliated institutions in Karnataka.[11][12] The Jnana Sangama, Belagavi campus and the regional and extension centres of VTU at Bangalore, Davangere, Gulbarga and Mysore offer M.Tech, MBA, MCA and PhD programs.[13][14][15]

Academics[edit | edit source]

Academic programmes[edit | edit source]

VTU offers undergraduate engineering programs that award a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) or Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree. The university offers postgraduate programs that lead to Master of Technology (MTech), Master of Architecture (MArch) Master of Science (MSc) by research, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Computer Applications (MCA) and doctorate (PhD). The MSc and PhD are research degrees while the rest are taught degrees.[16]

Undergraduate courses[edit | edit source]

The university has 12 undergraduate boards which offer Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) programs and one undergraduate board which offers Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) course:

Board Undergraduate courses in English medium[17]
Architecture‡ Architecture
Automobile Engineering Automobile Engineering
Biotechnology Bio-technology
Civil Engineering Ceramics & Cement Technology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Chemical / Polymer Engineering Chemical Engineering, Silk Technology, Textile Technology, Polymer Science & Technology
CSE / ISE Computer Science & Engineering and Information Science & Engineering
AI & ML Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Engineering
Electrical Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering
IPE / IEM / MA Industrial & Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, Manufacturing Science & Engineering
IT / BM / ML Biomedical Engineering, Instrumentation Technology, Medical Electronics
Mechanical Engineering Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Precision Engineering, Printing Technology, Tool Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering Mechatronics Engineering

‡ The Architecture board offers the BArch course.

Postgraduate courses[edit | edit source]

The university has 11 postgraduate boards which offer Master of Technology (M.Tech.) programs:

Board Postgraduate programs in English medium[18]
Civil Engineering Computer Aided Design of Structure, Construction Technology, Environmental Engineering, Geo-Informatics, Highway Technology, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering And Management, Infrastructure construction and management.
Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering Computer Engineering, Computer Network Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering
Electrical Engineering Computer Applications in Industrial Drives (ECD), Energy Systems & Management (EEM),Control Systems (CS), Power Electronics (EPE), Power Systems Engineering (EPS)
Electronics & Communication Engineering Digital Communication Engineering, Digital Communication & Networking, Digital Electronics, Digital Electronics & Communication, Digital Electronics & Communication Systems, Electronics, Industrial Electronics, Information & Communication System, Network & Internet Engineering, VLSI Design & Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Communication Systems, Intelligent Systems
IP Engineering Manufacturing Science & Engineering (MSE), Master of Engineering Management (MEM), Product Design & Manufacturing (MPD), Production Engineering & System Technology (MPT), Production Engineering (MPE), Production Management (MPM), Production Technology (MPY)
IT Engineering Biomedical Signal Processing & Instrumentation
MBA Master Of Business Administration
MCA Master of Computer Applications
Mechanical Engineering Computational Analysis in Mechanical Sciences, M.Tech. in Aeronautical Engineering (MAE), Industrial Automation and Robotics (MAR), Computer Integrated Manufacturing (MCM), Design Engineering (MDE), Engineering Analysis (MEA), Machine Design (MMD), Thermal Power (MTP), Tool Engineering (MTE)
Textile Technology Textile Technology

Admissions[edit | edit source]

The university offers admissions at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Scheme and syllabus[edit | edit source]

Visvesvaraya Technological University accomplished its primary task of setting a common syllabus across the state in 1998. The university regularly revises the syllabus keeping in view technology upgrades around the world. The syllabus has been updated in 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2021. VTU adopted a Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) for students admitted to the university from the academic year 2015–2016.[19] The CBCS provides a choice for students to select from the prescribed courses (i.e. core, elective, foundation and mandatory non-credit courses). As part of the new CBCS scheme, VTU also moved to a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) grading system from the previous system of awarding percentage and class to students. VTU has also made an internship of eight weeks mandatory for undergraduate and postgraduate engineering students in affiliated colleges.[20]

Grading[edit | edit source]

For students matriculating since the academic year 2015–2016, VTU adopts an absolute grading system wherein the marks are converted to grades, and every semester results are declared with a semester grade point average (SGPA) and a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). To obtain a degree, in addition to clearing all the subjects, a student must also obtain a minimum CGPA of five (5.0).

VTU Grade Points Scale[21]
Level Outstanding Excellent Very Good Good Above Average Average Poor Fail
Letter Grade S+ S A B C D E F
Grade Points 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 0
Score (Marks) Range (%) ≥ 90 < 90 ≥ 80 < 80 ≥ 70 < 70 ≥ 60 < 60 ≥ 50 < 50 ≥ 45 < 45 ≥ 40 < 40

Prior to the introduction of the Choice Based Credit System, students were awarded a percentage and a class, as defined:

  • First class with distinction (FCD): Not less than 70% of the aggregate marks in first attempt
  • First class (FC): Less than 70% but not less than 60% of the aggregate marks in first attempt
  • Second class (SC): Less than 60% of the aggregate marks in first attempt

Collaborations[edit | edit source]

The university has signed MoUs with multinational corporations like IBM, Intel Asia Electronics Inc., Ingersoll-Rand (India) Ltd., Bangalore, Nokia, Bosch Rexroth and Microsoft to improve the industry interactions for students and teachers.[11][22]

VTU is also a member of Association of Indian Universities and Association of Commonwealth Universities.[23][24]

Rankings[edit | edit source]

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked it 52nd in the engineering ranking of 2023 and 69th in 2024.[25]

A boulevard at VTU campus

Organisation and administration[edit | edit source]

Governance[edit | edit source]

VTU is administered by its Executive Council and Academic Senate whose members are selected from the academic community and government officials.[26] The present chancellor is Sri Thawar Chand Gehlot, Governor of Karnataka state and the vice-chancellor is Dr. S. Vidyashankar.[6][26]

Affiliated colleges[edit | edit source]

As of 2021, there are 219 colleges affiliated to the university (107 under Bangalore region, 34 under Belagavi region, 18 under Gulbarga region and 60 under Mysore region).[27] The colleges are categorised as 'government', 'private-aided' and 'private-unaided' based on the type of funding. A few colleges may be classified as 'minority linguistic' and 'minority religious' based on the minority status of languages and religions.[28][29] Further, these colleges are placed under 'autonomous' and 'non-autonomous' category of institutions granted by UGC.[30] There are 25 autonomous colleges affiliated to VTU.[31]

See List of colleges affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Exams are conducted twice a year for all affiliated non-autonomous colleges. Odd semester exam is conducted during December and January. Results usually published in February. Even semester exams are conducted during May/June; and the VTU results are published in June/July.[32][33]

Centres of excellence[edit | edit source]

The university has signed MoUs with international organisations (such as CANEUS International) and multinational corporations (like IBM, Intel Asia Electronics Inc., Ingersoll-Rand (India) Ltd., Bangalore, Nokia, Bosch Rexroth and Microsoft) and has set up centres of excellence.[34][35][36][37]

A road in VTU campus

Visvesvaraya Institute of Advanced Technology[edit | edit source]

Visvesvaraya Institute of Advanced Technology (VIAT) is a research institute being constructed in Bangalore, Karnataka. The institute is on 200 acres (0.81 km2) of land near Nandi Hills and is expected to cost 600 crores.[38][39] In the initial years, VIAT will focus on research in embedded technology, software quality, agricultural engineering and bioengineering. Each department will function as a 'discovery-innovation centre.' The institute will offer graduate and PhD programs in the sciences.

Student life[edit | edit source]

VTU Fest[edit | edit source]

The university annually organises an inter-collegiate cultural-fest "Yuvostava" which sees participants from all across India.[40]

From 2024, VTU has also decided to organise, a tech fest "YUKTI 2K24". The event aims to showcase the innovation and inspiration of students & tech enthusiasts in various fields, such as technical, management, music, dance, entertainment, and artistic. The event also featured a paper presentation competition, where participants could submit their original research papers on topics related to technology and society.

Notable alumni[edit | edit source]

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) has produced many notable alumni who have made significant contributions to their respective fields. Some of the most prominent alumni include:

1. Sudha Murthy: Chairperson of the Infosys Foundation and author of several books.

2. Rajeev Chandrasekhar: Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha and founder of BPL Mobile Communications.

3. Narayana Murthy: Indian billionaire businessman and co-founders of Infosys.

4. Anil Kumble: Former captain of the Indian cricket team and a renowned cricket commentator.

5. Balen Shah:Prime Minister Elect of Nepal. Former mayor of Kathmandu, and a Nepalese rapper, music composer, poet, structural engineer and politician.

6. Krishna Nayaka: Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly of Hadagali Assembly constituency.

Vice-Chancellors[edit | edit source]

No. From To Name Position previously held
1 1 April 1998 30 March 2001 Dr. S. Rajashekharaiah[41][42] Principal,

Basaveshvara Engineering College, Bagalkot[41]

2 1 April 2001 30 June 2007 Dr. K. Balaveera Reddy[43] Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering,

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal[44]

3 1 July 2007 30 June 2010 Dr. H. P. Khincha[45] Chairman, Division of Electrical Sciences,

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore[46]

4 1 July 2010 14 March 2016 Dr. H. Maheshappa[47] Principal, Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bangalore[47]
5 March 2016 May 2016 Dr. Shekarappa A H G (In-Charge Vice Chancellor)[48][49][50] Principal, Sheik College of Engineering, Belagavi [48][49]
6 5 May 2016 Sep 2016 Dr. V. Sridhar (In-Charge Vice Chancellor)[48][49][50] Principal, P.E.S College of Engineering, Mandya[48][49]
7 Sep 2016 Sep 2022 Prof. Karisiddappa[51][52][53] Principal, Government Engineering College, Hassan[53]
8 Sept 2022 Present Dr. Vidyashankar VC, KSOU

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

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