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{{Use Indian English|date=May 2019}}{{Infobox university
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2019}}{{Infobox university
  | image                  = VIT-AP_University_seal.png
  | image                  = VIT-AP_University_seal.png
  | image_size            = 200px
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  | caption                = [[Seal (emblem)|Seal]] of VIT-AP University  
  | caption                = [[Seal (emblem)|Seal]] of VIT-AP University  
  | name                  = VIT-AP University
  | name                  = VIT-AP University
| native_name = {{nobold|{{native name|te|వి నేను టి-ఎ పి విశ్వవిద్యాలయ}}<br />{{native name|ta|விஐடி-ஏபி பல்கலைக்கழகம்|italics=off}}<!--end nobold:-->}}
| native_name           = విఐటి-ఏపి యూనివర్సిటీ
  | motto                  = Apply Knowledge. Improve Life!
| native_name_lang      = te
  | motto                  = Apply Knowledge. Improve Life.
  | established            = {{Start date and age|2017}}
  | established            = {{Start date and age|2017}}
  | type                  = [[Private university|Private]] [[research university]]
  | type                  = [[Private university|Private]] [[research university]]
  | endowment              =  
  | endowment              =  
  | chancellor            = [[G. Viswanathan|Dr. G. Viswanathan]]<ref name="Governing Body of VIT-AP">{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/governance/|title=Governing Body of VIT-AP |access-date=2023-05-29}}</ref>
  | chancellor            = [[G. Viswanathan|Dr. G. Viswanathan]]<ref name="Governing Body of VIT-AP">{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/governance/|title=Governing Body of VIT-AP |access-date=2025-12-01}}</ref>
  | vice_chancellor        = Dr. S. V. Kota Reddy <ref name="Governing Body of VIT-AP">{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/governance/|title=Governing Body of VIT-AP |access-date=2023-05-29}}</ref>
  | vice_chancellor        = Dr. P Arulmozhivarman <ref name="Governing Body of VIT-AP">{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/governance/|title=Governing Body of VIT-AP |access-date=2025-12-01}}</ref>
   | city                  =  [[Amaravati]]
   | city                  =  [[Amaravati]]
  | state                  = [[Andhra Pradesh]]
  | state                  = [[Andhra Pradesh]]
  | country                = [[India]]
  | country                = India
  | coordinates            = {{coord|16|29|41|N|80|29|57|E|region:IN-AP_type:edu|display=title,inline}}
  | coordinates            = {{coord|16|29|41|N|80|29|57|E|region:IN-AP_type:edu|display=title,inline}}
  | pushpin_map          = India Andhra Pradesh#India
  | pushpin_map          =  
  | campus_type            = [[Urban area|Urban]]
  | campus_type            = [[Urban area|Urban]]
  | campus_size            = {{Convert|200|acre|ha}}<ref>{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/infrastructure/| title=Infrastructure |access-date=2023-06-10}}</ref>
  | campus_size            = {{Convert|200|acre|ha}}<ref>{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/infrastructure/| title=Infrastructure |access-date=2023-06-10}}</ref>
  | other_name            = Vellore Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh  
  | other_name            = Vellore Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh  
  | publictransit          =  
  | publictransit          =  
  | faculty                = 357 ({{small|2023}}) <ref>{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/faculty/| title=Our Faculty |access-date=2023-05-29}}</ref>
  | faculty                = 690+ ({{small|2023}}) <ref name=faculty>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-JkKJqRfdI&t=112s| title=Know all about VIT-AP University, Amravati: An interview with Dr S. V. Kota Reddy, Vice Chancellor|access-date=2023-08-07}}</ref>
| students              = 11,000+ ({{small|2023}})<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0i21C-wC9U&t=1265s| title=Freshers 'Orientation Programme -2022|access-date=2023-06-03}}</ref>
  | students              = 11,170 ({{small|2022}})<ref name=AE>{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/admissions-enrolled-year-wise/|title=Admissions Enrolled – Year wise |access-date=2023-08-20}}</ref><ref name=PO>{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/passed-out-students-year-wise/|title=Passed Out Students – Year wise |access-date=2023-08-20}}</ref>
  | undergrad              = 5,738 ({{small|2021}})<ref name=AE2017/><ref name=AE2018/><ref name=AE2019/><ref name=AE2020/><ref name=AE2021/><ref name=PO2020/><ref name=PO2021/>
| undergrad              = 9,754 ({{small|2022}})<ref name=AE/><ref name=PO/>
| postgrad              = 828 ({{small|2021}})<ref name=AE2017/><ref name=AE2018/><ref name=AE2019/><ref name=AE2020/><ref name=AE2021/><ref name=PO2020/><ref name=PO2021/>
| postgrad              = 894 ({{small|2022}})<ref name=AE/><ref name=PO/>
| doctoral              = 393 ({{small|2021}})<ref name=AE2017>{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Admissions-Enrolled_2017.pdf| title=Admissions for the Academic Year 2017-18|access-date=2023-06-14}}</ref><ref name=AE2018>{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Admissions-Enrolled_2018.pdf| title=Admissions for the Academic Year 2018-19|access-date=2023-06-14}}</ref><ref name=AE2019>{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Admissions-Enrolled_2019.pdf| title=Admissions for the Academic Year 2019-20|access-date=2023-06-14}}</ref><ref name=AE2020>{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Admissions-Enrolled_2020.pdf| title=Admissions for the Academic Year 2020-21|access-date=2023-06-14}}</ref><ref name=AE2021>{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Admissions-Enrolled_2021.pdf| title=Admissions for the Academic Year 2021-22|access-date=2023-06-14}}</ref><ref name=PO2020>{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PASSED-OUT-STUDENTS-AY-2020-21.pdf| title=Data of Passed Out Students Academic year 2020-21|access-date=2023-06-14}}</ref><ref name=PO2021>{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PASSED-OUT-STUDENTS-AY-2021-22.pdf| title=Data of Passed Out Students Academic year 2021-22|access-date=2023-06-14}}</ref>
| doctoral              = 522 ({{small|2022}})<ref name=AE/><ref name=PO/>
  | staff                  =  
  | staff                  =  
  | former_names          =  
  | former_names          =  
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'''VIT-AP University''' ('''VIT-AP'''), also known as '''Vellore Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh''' or '''VIT University, Andhra Pradesh''', is a [[Private university (India)|private]] [[research 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 (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2016''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vitap.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/VIT-AP-University-Act.pdf|format=PDF |publisher=[[Government of Andhra Pradesh]]|work=Andhra Pradesh Gazette|title=Andhra Pradesh Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) (Amendment) Act, 2018|date=30 April 2018|accessdate=24 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/amaravati/vit-ap-to-be-first-varsity-in-andhra-pradesh-capital/articleshow/59102413.cms | title=VIT-AP to be first varsity in Andhra Pradesh capital | work=[[The Times of India]] | date=12 June 2017 | access-date=11 October 2018}}</ref>
'''VIT-AP University''' ('''VIT-AP'''), also known as '''Vellore Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh''' or '''VIT University, Andhra Pradesh''', is a [[List of state private universities in India|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 (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2016''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vitap.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/VIT-AP-University-Act.pdf|format=PDF |publisher=[[Government of Andhra Pradesh]]|work=Andhra Pradesh Gazette|title=Andhra Pradesh Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) (Amendment) Act, 2018|date=30 April 2018|accessdate=24 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/amaravati/vit-ap-to-be-first-varsity-in-andhra-pradesh-capital/articleshow/59102413.cms | title=VIT-AP to be first varsity in Andhra Pradesh capital | work=[[The Times of India]] | date=12 June 2017 | access-date=11 October 2018}}</ref>


The institution offers 19 [[Undergraduate education|Undergraduate]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://vit.ac.in/all-courses/ug| title=UG PROGRAMMES|access-date=2023-05-29}}</ref> 4 [[Undergraduate education|Postgraduate]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://vit.ac.in/all-courses/pg| title=PG PROGRAMMES|access-date=2023-05-29}}</ref> 4 Integrated,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://vit.ac.in/all-courses/ug| title=INTEGRATED PROGRAMMES|access-date=2023-05-29}}</ref> 4 [[Double degree|dual]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/bscmsc/| title=Dual Degree Programme- B.Sc.-M.Sc. Data Science|access-date=2023-05-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/m-a/| title=Dual degree of B.A. – M.A. in Public Services with exit option B.A.|access-date=2023-05-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/school-of-law/| title=ABOUT VSL|access-date=2023-05-31}}</ref> and 16 [[Research program|Research]] programs.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://vit.ac.in/sites/default/files/vitree/VITREE-2023-Information-Brochure.pdf| title=VIT Research Entrance Examination|access-date=2023-05-25}}</ref>
The institution offers 19 [[Undergraduate education|Undergraduate]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://vit.ac.in/all-courses/ug| title=UG PROGRAMMES|access-date=2023-05-29}}</ref> 4 [[Undergraduate education|Postgraduate]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://vit.ac.in/all-courses/pg| title=PG PROGRAMMES|access-date=2023-05-29}}</ref> 4 Integrated,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://vit.ac.in/all-courses/ug| title=INTEGRATED PROGRAMMES|access-date=2023-05-29}}</ref> 4 [[Double degree|dual]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/bscmsc/| title=Dual Degree Programme- B.Sc.-M.Sc. Data Science|access-date=2023-05-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/m-a/| title=Dual degree of B.A. – M.A. in Public Services with exit option B.A.|access-date=2023-05-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/school-of-law/| title=ABOUT VSL|access-date=2023-05-31}}</ref> and 16 [[Research program|Research]] programs.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://vit.ac.in/sites/default/files/vitree/VITREE-2023-Information-Brochure.pdf| title=VIT Research Entrance Examination|access-date=2023-05-25}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
The foundation stone was laid by former 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 {{Convert|200|acre|ha}} of land for the Vellore Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh campus in [[Amaravati]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/VIT-University-to-adopt-three-villages-in-capital-region/articleshow/55195944.cms| title=VIT University to adopt three villages in capital region|access-date=2023-05-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2016/nov/02/vit-andhra-pradesh-cornerstone-ceremony-to-take-place-on-thursday-1534141.html| title=VIT-Andhra Pradesh cornerstone ceremony to take place on Thursday|access-date=2023-05-31}}</ref>
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 {{Convert|200|acre|ha}} of land for the Vellore Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh campus in [[Amaravati]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/VIT-University-to-adopt-three-villages-in-capital-region/articleshow/55195944.cms| title=VIT University to adopt three villages in capital region|access-date=2023-05-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2016/nov/02/vit-andhra-pradesh-cornerstone-ceremony-to-take-place-on-thursday-1534141.html| title=VIT-Andhra Pradesh cornerstone ceremony to take place on Thursday|access-date=2023-05-31}}</ref>


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.
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==
==Campus==
VIT-AP University is located near [[Amaravati]], the capital of [[Andhra Pradesh]], about {{convert|18|km}} from [[Vijayawada Junction railway station]] and {{convert|35|km}} from [[Guntur]]. There is one main entrance to the {{convert|200|acre}} campus. It is a lush green campus, and being away from any [[metropolis]], it is mostly pollution free.
VIT-AP University is located near [[Amaravati]], the capital of [[Andhra Pradesh]], about {{convert|18|km}} from [[Vijayawada Junction railway station]] and {{convert|35|km}} from [[Guntur]]. There is one main entrance to the {{convert|200|acre}} campus.


The institute has a [[gym|gymnasium]], as well as facilities and grounds for both indoor and outdoor sports like [[tennis]], [[badminton]], [[basketball]], [[volleyball]], [[carrom]], [[chess]], [[table tennis]], [[Squash (sport)|squash]], [[association football|football]], [[field hockey|hockey]], and [[cricket]]. VIT-AP University has a 400 meters standard track available for [[Sport of athletics|athletics]] and a [[swimming pool]]. There are multi-cuisine food courts, medical centers, guest houses, mini multi-purpose halls, and more.
The institute has a [[gym]]nasium, as well as facilities and grounds for both [[Indoor games and sports|indoor]] and [[Outdoor recreation|outdoor]] sports. There are multi-cuisine food courts, medical centers, guest houses, mini multi-purpose halls, and more.
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==Infrastructure==
==Infrastructure==
* '''Academic Block'''<ref name= "Infrastructure">{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/infrastructure/|title=Infrastructure|access-date=2023-06-03}}</ref><ref name= "Hostel">{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/hostels/|title=Hostels|access-date=2023-06-03}}</ref>
===Academic Block===
** '''Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Academic Block:''' This is the Academic Block-1. It houses the School of [[Business studies|Business]] (VSB), School of [[Computer science and engineering|Computer Science and Engineering]] (SCOPE), School of [[Electronic engineering|Electronics Engineering]] (SENSE) and School of [[Mechanical engineering|Mechanical Engineering]] (SMEC). It also has major administrative offices like [[Chancellor (education)|Chancellor’s]] office, Admissions office, [[Finance]] office, and other offices. This block also has twenty-two classrooms with a total area of {{Convert|100|m2}} each. There are also three [[Seminar]] Halls here:
* '''Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Academic Block:''' This is the Academic Block-1. It houses the School of [[Business studies|Business]] (VSB), School of [[Computer science and engineering|Computer Science and Engineering]] (SCOPE), School of [[Electronic engineering|Electronics Engineering]] (SENSE) and School of [[Mechanical engineering|Mechanical Engineering]] (SMEC). It also has major administrative offices like [[Chancellor (education)|Chancellor's]] office, Admissions office, [[Finance]] office, and other offices. This block also has [[classrooms]] and [[Seminar]] Halls.<ref name= "Infrastructure">{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/infrastructure/|title=Infrastructure|access-date=2023-06-03}}</ref>
*** Raman hall with a total area of {{Convert|120|m2}}
[[File:AB1 VIT-AP.jpg|thumb|Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Academic Block of VIT-AP]]
*** Einstein hall with a total area of {{Convert|174|m2}}
* '''APJ Abdul Kalam Academic Block:''' This is the Academic Block-2. It houses the School of [[Science|Advanced Sciences]] (SAS), School of [[Law]] (VSL), and School of [[Social science|Social Sciences]] and [[Humanities]] (VISH). This block also has [[classrooms]], [[Laboratories]], [[Seminar]] halls and the [[Auditorium]].<ref name= "Infrastructure"/>
*** Newton hall with a total area {{Convert|400|m2}}
[[File:AB2 VIT-AP.jpg|thumb|APJ Abdul Kalam Academic Block of VIT-AP]]
** '''APJ Abdul Kalam Academic Block:''' This is the Academic Block-2. It houses the School of Advanced Sciences (SAS), School of [[Law]] (VSL), and School of [[Social science|Social Sciences]] and [[Humanities]] (VISH). This block also has twenty-three classrooms with a total area of {{Convert|100|m2}} each, labs, and the [[Auditorium]] with a total area of {{Convert|887|m2}}. There are also two [[Seminar]] Halls here:
* '''Mahatma Gandhi Academic Block:''' This is Academic Block-3, also known as Central Block. This block also has [[classrooms]], Galleries, and [[Lecture halls]].<ref name= "Infrastructure"/>
*** 212 with a total area of {{Convert|189|m2}}
* '''Student Activity Centre:''' This block is well equipped with [[Indoor games and sports|Indoor Sports]] and [[Air conditioning|AC]] Facilities.<ref name= "Infrastructure"/>
*** 215 with a total area of {{Convert|143|m2}}
[[File:SAC VIT-AP.jpg|thumb|Student Activity Centre of VIT-AP]]
** '''Mahatma Gandhi Academic Block:''' This is Academic Block-3, also known as Central Block. This block has twenty-five classrooms with a total area of {{Convert|100|m2}} each.
** '''Student Activity Centre:''' This block is well equipped with Indoor Sports and [[Air conditioning|AC]] Facilities.
* Ten Galleries with a total area of {{Convert|100|m2}} each
* Seventeen [[Computer lab|Computer labs]] with a total area of {{Convert|140|m2}} each
* Three [[Language lab|Language labs]] with a total area of {{Convert|130|m2}} each
* A Computer Centre with a total area of {{Convert|164|m2}}
* Ten [[Electronics]] labs with a total area of {{Convert|164|m2}} each
* Ten [[Mechanical engineering|Mechanical]] labs
* A [[Workshop]] with a total area of {{Convert|200|m2}}
* Two [[Research]] scholar spaces with a total area of {{Convert|80|m2}} each
* Multi Cuisine Food court
* Mini Multi-purpose Hall
* Guest House
* Health Center
* Convenience stores
* Parlor facility for both boys and girls
* '''Sports Facilities'''<ref name= "Infrastructure"/> <ref name= "VIT AP UGC Report"/>
** [[Table tennis]] halls
** [[Carrom]] boards
** [[Chess]] boards
** [[Tennis]] courts
** [[Badminton]] courts
** [[Basketball]] courts
** [[Volleyball]] courts
** [[Squash (sport)|Squash]] courts
** [[field hockey|Hockey]] courts
** [[association football|Football]] ground
** [[cricket]] ground
** 400 meters standard track available for [[Sport of athletics|athletics]]
** [[Swimming pool]]


===Hostels===
===Hostels===
* '''Ladies Hostel:''' There are 2 Ladies hostels. Both the hostels have common rooms equipped with televisions and various other facilities, a [[Gym|gymnasium]], a Veg, a Non-Veg, and a Special Mess.<ref name= "Hostel"/>
* '''Ladies Hostel:''' There are 3 Ladies hostels. Both the hostels have common rooms equipped with televisions and various other facilities, a [[gym]]nasium, and mess facilities.<ref name= "Hostel">{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/hostels/|title=Hostels|access-date=2023-06-03}}</ref>
* '''Men's Hostel:''' There are a total of 5 Men's hostels. Each of the hostels has common rooms equipped with televisions and various other facilities, a [[Gym|gymnasium]], a Veg, a Non-Veg, and a Special Mess.<ref name= "Hostel"/>
[[File:LH2 VIT-AP.jpg|thumb|LH-2 of VIT-AP]]
 
* '''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 [[gym]]nasium, and mess facilities.<ref name= "Hostel"/>
[[Undergraduate education|Undergraduate]] students can choose from a wide range of rooms, which includes, 2 Bedded Rooms with or without [[Air conditioning|AC]], 4 Bedded Rooms with or without [[Air conditioning|AC]], 6 Bedded Rooms without [[Air conditioning|AC]], 8 Bedded Rooms without [[Air conditioning|AC]], 2 Bedded Apartment with [[Air conditioning|AC]], 4 Bedded Apartment with or without [[Air conditioning|AC]], 5 Bedded Apartment with or without [[Air conditioning|AC]], 10 Bedded Dorms without [[Air conditioning|AC]], 12 Bedded Dorms without [[Air conditioning|AC]], and 15 Bedded Dorms without [[Air conditioning|AC]]. Hostel and mess fees for [[Indian people|Indian]] [[Undergraduate education|Undergraduate]] students are lower than that of [[Indian diaspora|NRI]] [[Undergraduate education|Undergraduate]] and [[International student|International]] [[Undergraduate education|Undergraduate]] students.<ref name= "Hostel and Mess Fee Structure">{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/hostel-and-mess-fee-structure/|title=Hostel and Mess Fee Structure|access-date=2023-06-03}}</ref>
 
[[Research]] scholars have the choice of choosing among 2 Bedded Rooms with or without [[Air conditioning|AC]] and 4 Bedded Rooms with or without [[Air conditioning|AC]]. Hostel and mess fees are same for both [[Indian people|Indian]] [[Research]] scholars as well as [[International student|International]] [[Research]] scholars.<ref name= "Hostel and Mess Fee Structure"/>
 
Hostellers at VIT-AP University gets exclusive access to Night [[Cafeteria|Canteen]] Facility and Night [[Library]].<ref name= "Hostel"/>
Hostellers at VIT-AP University gets exclusive access to Night [[Cafeteria|Canteen]] Facility and Night [[Library]].<ref name= "Hostel"/>
[[File:MH3 & MH4 VIT-AP.jpg|thumb|MH-3 and MH-4 of VIT-AP]]


== Organisation and administration ==
== Organisation and administration ==
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Along with them, the other members of Governing Body of VIT-AP University are:<ref name="vitap.ac.in"/>
Along with them, the other members of Governing Body of VIT-AP University are:<ref name="vitap.ac.in"/>
*Dr. S. V. Kota Reddy, [[Vice-Chancellor]] of VIT-AP University
*Dr. P Arulmozhivarman, [[Vice-Chancellor]] of VIT-AP University
*Dr. Yasodha Shanmugasundaram, Former [[Vice-Chancellor]] of [[Manonmaniam Sundaranar University]]
*Dr. Yasodha Shanmugasundaram, Former [[Vice-Chancellor]] of [[Manonmaniam Sundaranar University]]
*Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy, [[Executive director]] of [[Vellore Institute of Technology]]
*Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy, [[Executive director]] of [[Vellore Institute of Technology]]
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===Board of Management===
===Board of Management===
The Board of Management of VIT-AP University is headed by the [[Vice-Chancellor]] of VIT-AP University, Dr. S. V. Kota Reddy as the Chairperson.<ref name="Board of Management of VIT-AP">{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/governance/|title=Board of Management of VIT-AP |access-date=2023-05-30}}</ref>
The Board of Management of VIT-AP University is headed by the [[Vice-Chancellor]] of VIT-AP University, Dr. P Arulmozhivarman as the chairperson.<ref name="Board of Management of VIT-AP">{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/governance/|title=Board of Management of VIT-AP |access-date=2023-05-30}}</ref>


Dr. Jagadish Chandra Mudiganti is the Member Secretary of the Board of Management of VIT-AP University and [[Registrar (education)|Registrar]] of VIT-AP University.<ref name="Board of Management of VIT-AP"/>
Dr. Jagadish Chandra Mudiganti is the Member Secretary of the Board of Management of VIT-AP University and [[Registrar (education)|Registrar]] of VIT-AP University.<ref name="Board of Management of VIT-AP"/>
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*Mr. G. V. Selvam, [[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. M. V. Krishnamurthy, Former [[Professor]] [[Emeritus]] at [[IISc Bangalore]]
*Dr. Susmitha Shyamsundar, [[Dean (education)|Dean]] in-charge, VISH, VIT-AP University
*Dr. Priyanka Sengupta Faculty, VISH, VIT-AP University
*Dr. Anupama Namburu, [[Faculty (division)|Faculty]], SCOPE, VIT-AP University
*Dr. Anupama Namburu, [[Faculty (division)|Faculty]], SCOPE, VIT-AP University
*Dr. Deepasikha Mishra, [[Faculty (division)|Faculty]], SCOPE, VIT-AP University
*Dr. Deepasikha Mishra, [[Faculty (division)|Faculty]], SCOPE, VIT-AP University
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!Schools and Departments
!Students
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** Department of [[Computer Science and Engineering]]
** Department of [[Computer Science and Engineering]]
{{Tree list/end}}
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** Department of [[Electronics]] and [[Telecommunications engineering|Communications Engineering]]
** Department of [[Electronics]] and [[Telecommunications engineering|Communications Engineering]]
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** Department of [[Mechanical Engineering]]
** Department of [[Mechanical Engineering]]
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** Department of [[Chemistry]]
** Department of [[Chemistry]]
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** Department of [[Business Administration]]
** Department of [[Business Administration]]
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** Department of [[Law]]
** Department of [[Law]]
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* VIT-AP School of [[Social science|Social Sciences]] and [[Humanities]] (VISH)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/social-sciences-and-humanities/| title=VIT-AP School of Social Sciences and Humanities ( VISH )|access-date=2023-06-02}}</ref>
* VIT-AP School of [[Social science|Social Sciences]] and [[Humanities]] (VISH)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/social-sciences-and-humanities/| title=VIT-AP School of Social Sciences and Humanities ( VISH )|access-date=2023-06-02}}</ref>
** Department of [[Social science|Social Sciences]]
** Department of [[Social science|Social Sciences]]
** Department of [[Language|Languages]]
** Department of [[Language]]s
{{Tree list/end}}
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[[File:Food Street VIT-AP.jpg|thumb|Food Street of VIT-AP]]


== Academics ==
== Academics ==
The university offers [[bachelor's degrees]] in:<ref>{{Cite web|title=VIT-AP University overview|url=https://vitap.ac.in/admission/overview/|access-date=2023-05-25|website=VIT-AP University}}</ref>
The university offers [[bachelor's degrees]] in:<ref name="VIT-AP University overview">{{Cite web|title=VIT-AP University overview|url=https://vitap.ac.in/admission/overview/|access-date=2023-05-25|website=VIT-AP University}}</ref>
*[[Engineering]]  
*[[Engineering]]  
*[[Science]]
*[[Science]]
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*[[Humanities]]
*[[Humanities]]
*[[Law]]
*[[Law]]
[[File:Amphitheatre VIT-AP.jpg|thumb|Open Air Amphitheatre of VIT-AP]]


The university offers [[master's degrees]] in:<ref>{{Cite web|title=VIT-AP University overview|url=https://vitap.ac.in/admission/overview/|access-date=2023-05-25|website=VIT-AP University}}</ref>
The university offers [[master's degrees]] in:<ref name="VIT-AP University overview"/>
*[[Engineering]]  
*[[Engineering]]  
*[[Science]]
*[[Science]]
*[[Social sciences]]
*[[Social sciences]]
*[[Humanities]]
*[[Humanities]]
[[File:Garden VIT-AP.jpg|thumb|A Garden in VIT-AP]]


The university offers [[doctorate]] in:<ref>{{Cite web|title=VIT-AP University overview|url=https://vitap.ac.in/admission/overview/|access-date=2023-05-25|website=VIT-AP University}}</ref>
The university offers [[doctorate]] in:<ref name="VIT-AP University overview"/>
*[[Engineering]]  
*[[Engineering]]  
*[[Science]]
*[[Science]]
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*[[Law]]
*[[Law]]


VIT implements the Fully Flexible Credit System (FFCS) which gives the students to choose and make their timetables by choosing the subjects and the faculties for the next semester.<ref>{{Cite web|title=FULLY FLEXIBLE CREDIT SYSTEM|url=https://vit.ac.in/academics/ffcs|access-date=2023-05-26|website=Vellore Institute of Technology}}</ref>
VIT implements the Fully Flexible Credit System (FFCS) which allows students to customise their timetables by choosing the subjects and the faculties for the next semester.<ref>{{Cite web|title=FULLY FLEXIBLE CREDIT SYSTEM|url=https://vit.ac.in/academics/ffcs|access-date=2023-05-26|website=Vellore Institute of Technology}}</ref>


VIT-AP University implements Design Your Own Degree (DYOD) which gives students the option to select a [[Academic specialization|specialization]] or [[Academic minor|minor]] if they want along with their [[Bachelor of Technology]] [[Academic major|major]] during the counselling process. Students are allowed to change their choice of [[Academic specialization|specialization]] or [[Academic minor|minor]] after the completion of their first year in the University. Students are also allowed to opt for a double [[Academic major|major]] instead of [[Academic specialization|specialization]] or [[Academic minor|minor]] starting the second year. <ref>{{Cite web|title=Design Your Own Degree (DYOD®) at VIT-AP|url=https://vitap.ac.in/design-your-own-degree-dyod-at-vit-ap/|access-date=2023-06-16|website=VIT-AP University}}</ref>
VIT-AP University implements Design Your Own Degree (DYOD) which gives students the option to select a [[Academic specialization|specialization]] or [[Academic minor|minor]] if they want along with their [[Bachelor of Technology]] [[Academic major|major]] during the counselling process. Students are allowed to change their choice of [[Academic specialization|specialization]] or [[Academic minor|minor]] after the completion of their first year in the university. Students are also allowed to opt for a double [[Academic major|major]] instead of [[Academic specialization|specialization]] or [[Academic minor|minor]] starting the second year.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Design Your Own Degree (DYOD®) at VIT-AP|url=https://vitap.ac.in/design-your-own-degree-dyod-at-vit-ap/|access-date=2023-06-16|website=VIT-AP University}}</ref>


===Academic programs===
VIT implements the Semester Abroad Program (SAP) and International Transfer Programs (ITP) 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.<ref name = SAP>{{Cite web|title=SEMESTER ABROAD PROGRAM (SAP)|url=https://vit.ac.in/academics-more/Semester%20Abroad%20Program%20(SAP)|access-date=2023-08-07|website=Vellore Institute of Technology}}</ref><ref name = ITP>{{Cite web|title=INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER PROGRAMS (ITP)|url=https://vit.ac.in/internationalrelations/itp|access-date=2023-08-07|website=Vellore Institute of Technology}}</ref>
Academic programs at VIT-AP University include:
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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!Students
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{{Tree list}}
* VIT-AP School of [[Computer Science and Engineering]] (SCOPE)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/computer-science-engineering/| title=VIT-AP School of Computer Science & Engineering|access-date=2023-06-02}}</ref>
** [[Bachelor of Technology|B.Tech.]] in [[Computer Science and Engineering]]
** [[Bachelor of Technology|B.Tech.]] in [[Computer Science and Engineering]] with specialization in [[Artificial Intelligence]] and [[Machine Learning]]
** [[Bachelor of Technology|B.Tech.]] in [[Computer Science and Engineering]] with specialization in [[Data Analytics]]
** [[Bachelor of Technology|B.Tech.]] in [[Computer Science and Engineering]] with specialization in [[Cyber Security]]
** [[Bachelor of Technology|B.Tech.]] in [[Computer Science and Engineering]] with specialization in [[Edge Computing]]
** [[Bachelor of Technology|B.Tech.]] in [[Computer Science and Engineering]] with specialization in [[Software Engineering]]
** [[Bachelor of Technology|B.Tech.]] in [[Computer Science and Engineering]] with specialization in [[Geoinformatics]]
** [[Bachelor of Technology|B.Tech.]] in [[Computer Science and Engineering]] with specialization in [[Blockchain]]
** [[Bachelor of Technology|B.Tech.]] in [[Computer Science]] and [[Business]] Systems
** Five year integrated [[Master of Engineering|M.Tech.]] in [[Computer Science and Engineering]]
** Five year integrated [[Master of Engineering|M.Tech.]] in [[Software Engineering]]
** [[Doctor of Philosophy|Ph.D.]] in all specializations of [[Computer Science and Engineering]]
{{Tree list/end}}
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* VIT-AP School of [[Electronic engineering|Electronics Engineering]] (SENSE)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/electronics-communication-engineering/| title=VIT-AP School of Electronics Engineering (SENSE)|access-date=2023-06-02}}</ref>
** [[Bachelor of Technology|B.Tech.]] in [[Electronics]] and [[Telecommunications engineering|Communications Engineering]]
** [[Bachelor of Technology|B.Tech.]] in [[Electronics]] and [[Telecommunications engineering|Communications Engineering]] with specialization in [[Very Large Scale Integration|Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI)]]
** [[Bachelor of Technology|B.Tech.]] in [[Electronics]] and [[Telecommunications engineering|Communications Engineering]] with specialization in [[Digital image processing|Image]] and [[Video Processing]]
** [[Bachelor of Technology|B.Tech.]] in [[Electronics]] and [[Telecommunications engineering|Communications Engineering]] with specialization in [[Embedded Systems]]
** [[Bachelor of Technology|B.Tech.]] in [[Electronics]] and [[Telecommunications engineering|Communications Engineering]] with specialization in [[Internet of Things]]
** [[Bachelor of Technology|B.Tech.]] in [[Electronics]] and [[Telecommunications engineering|Communications Engineering]] with specialization in [[Electric Vehicle]] Technology
**  [[Master of Engineering|M.Tech.]] in [[Very Large Scale Integration|Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI)]]
** [[Doctor of Philosophy|Ph.D.]] in all specializations of [[Electronics]] and [[Telecommunications engineering|Communications Engineering]]
{{Tree list/end}}
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* VIT-AP School of [[Mechanical engineering|Mechanical Engineering]] (SMEC)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/school-of-mechanical-engineering/| title=VIT-AP School of Mechanical Engineering|access-date=2023-06-02}}</ref>
** [[Bachelor of Technology|B.Tech.]] in [[Mechanical Engineering]]
** [[Bachelor of Technology|B.Tech.]] in [[Mechanical Engineering]] with specialization in [[Digital manufacturing|Digital Manufacturing]]
** [[Bachelor of Technology|B.Tech.]] in [[Mechanical Engineering]] with specialization in [[Automotive Design]]
** [[Bachelor of Technology|B.Tech.]] in [[Mechanical Engineering]] with specialization in [[Robotics]]
** [[Doctor of Philosophy|Ph.D.]] in all specializations of [[Mechanical Engineering]]
{{Tree list/end}}
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* VIT-AP School of [[Science|Advanced Sciences]] (SAS)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/school-of-advanced-sciences/| title=School of Advanced Sciences ( SAS )|access-date=2023-06-02}}</ref>
** [[Double degree]] in [[Bachelor of Science|B.Sc.]] - [[Master of Science|M.Sc.]] in [[Data Science]]
** [[Master of Science|M.Sc.]] in [[Data Science]]
** [[Master of Science|M.Sc.]] in [[Chemistry]]
** [[Master of Science|M.Sc.]] in [[Chemistry]] with specialization in [[Pharmaceutical Chemistry]]
** [[Master of Science|M.Sc.]] in [[Chemistry]] with specialization in [[Analytical Chemistry]]
** [[Master of Science|M.Sc.]] in [[Physics]]
** [[Master of Science|M.Sc.]] in [[Physics]] with specialization in [[Energy Science and Technology Database|Energy Science and Technology]]
** [[Doctor of Philosophy|Ph.D.]] in [[Mathematics]]
** [[Doctor of Philosophy|Ph.D.]] in [[Statistics]]
** [[Doctor of Philosophy|Ph.D.]] in [[Data Science]]
** [[Doctor of Philosophy|Ph.D.]] in [[Physics]]
** [[Doctor of Philosophy|Ph.D.]] in [[Chemistry]]
{{Tree list/end}}
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* VIT-AP School of [[Business studies|Business]] (VSB)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/vit-ap-school-of-business/| title=VIT-AP SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (VSB)|access-date=2023-06-02}}</ref>
** [[Bachelor of Business Administration|Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA.)]]
** [[Bachelor of Business Administration|BBA.]] with specialization in [[Management|General Management]]
** [[Bachelor of Business Administration|BBA.]] with specialization in [[Digital Marketing]]
** [[Bachelor of Business Administration|BBA.]] with specialization in [[FinTech]]
** [[Bachelor of Business Administration|BBA.]] in [[Business Analytics]]
** [[Bachelor of Commerce|B.Com. (Finance)]]
** [[Doctor of Philosophy|Ph.D.]] in all specializations of [[Business Administration]]
{{Tree list/end}}
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* VIT-AP School of [[Law]] (VSL)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/school-of-law/| title=ABOUT VSL|access-date=2023-06-02}}</ref>
** Five year integrated [[Bachelor of Business Administration|BBA.]] - [[Bachelor of Laws|LL.B.]] [[Honours degree|(Hons)]]
** Five year integrated [[Bachelor of Commerce|B.Com.]] - [[Bachelor of Laws|LL.B.]] [[Honours degree|(Hons)]]
** [[Doctor of Philosophy|Ph.D.]] in [[Law]]
{{Tree list/end}}
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* VIT-AP School of [[Social science|Social Sciences]] and [[Humanities]] (VISH)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://vitap.ac.in/social-sciences-and-humanities/| title=VIT-AP School of Social Sciences and Humanities ( VISH )|access-date=2023-06-02}}</ref>
** [[Double degree]] in [[Bachelor of Arts|B.A.]] - [[Master of Arts|M.A.]] in [[Public service|Public Services]]
** [[Doctor of Philosophy|Ph.D.]] in [[Social science|Social Sciences]] and [[Humanities]]
{{Tree list/end}}
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===International collaborations===
VIT-AP University has international relations with several foreign universities. These tie-ups create avenues for:<ref name=IC/>
*Semester Abroad Programme (SAP) - Final project with scholarship
*International Transfer Programme - 2 years at VIT-AP University and 2 years at a Partner University
*Faculty Exchange
*Joint Research Program
*Joint Curriculum Development
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!United States
!United Kingdom
!Australia
!Europe
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|
[[Arizona State University]]<ref name=ASU>{{Cite web|title=BBA 2+2 BS Business Analytics from Arizona State University (ASU)|url=https://vitap.ac.in/international-credit-transfer-vitap-asu/|access-date=2023-06-16|website=VIT-AP University|language=en}}</ref>
|[[City, University of London]]<ref name=IC>{{Cite web|title=International Collaborations|url=https://vitap.ac.in/international-collaborations/|access-date=2023-06-16|website=VIT-AP University|language=en}}</ref>
|[[Australian National University]]<ref name=IC/>
|[[KU Leuven]]<ref name=KU>{{Cite web|title=MoU with KU Leuven|url=https://vit.ac.in/mou-ku-leuven|access-date=2023-06-16|website=Vellore Institute of Technology|language=en}}</ref>
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[[Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis]]<ref name=IC/>
|[[Queen Mary University of London]]<ref name=IC/>
|[[Curtin University]]<ref name=IC/>
|[[University West]]<ref name=IC/>
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[[Purdue University]]<ref name=Purdue>{{Cite web|title=VIT-AP partners with purdue varsity on technology front|url=https://vitap.ac.in/news/vit-ap-partners-with-purdue-varsity-on-technology-front/|access-date=2023-06-16|website=VIT-AP University|language=en}}</ref>
|[[University of Birmingham]]<ref name=BU>{{Cite web|title=VIT-AP School of Law signs MoU with Birmingham University|url=https://vitap.ac.in/vit-ap-school-of-law-signs-mou-with-birmingham-university/|access-date=2023-06-16|website=VIT-AP University|language=en}}</ref>
|[[Deakin University]]<ref name=IC/>
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[[Rochester Institute of Technology]]<ref name=RIT>{{Cite web|title=VIT-AP and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), USA announce the creation of an International Centre of Excellence in Engineering.|url=https://vitap.ac.in/international-collaborations/|access-date=2023-06-16|website=VIT-AP University|language=en}}</ref>
|[[University of Plymouth]]<ref name=IC/>
|[[Monash University]]<ref name=IC/>
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[[State University of New York]]<ref name=SUNY>{{Cite web|title=VIT-AP University inks MoU with State University of New York (SUNY)|url=https://vitap.ac.in/vit-ap-university-inks-mou-with-state-university-of-new-york-suny/|access-date=2023-06-16|website=VIT-AP University|language=en}}</ref>
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|[[University of New South Wales]]<ref name=IC/>
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[[University of Evansville]]<ref name=IC/>
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|[[University of Technology Sydney]]<ref name=IC/>
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[[University of Michigan–Dearborn]]<ref name=UMD>{{Cite web|title=BBA 2+2 program with (UMD), US|url=https://vitap.ac.in/international-credit-transfer-vitap-umd/|access-date=2023-06-16|website=VIT-AP University|language=en}}</ref>
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==Admission==
==Admission==
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Admission of students to the VIT group of Institutions for [[Master of Engineering|Master of Technology]] and [[Master of Science in Information Technology|Master of Computer Applications]] is done through the VIT Master's Entrance Examination (VITMEE). It is conducted every year in May and June. The exam has been conducted online since 2013.<ref name=VITMEE>{{cite web | url=https://admissions.vit.ac.in/mtechmcaapplication/| title=About VITMEE|access-date=2023-06-14}}</ref>
Admission of students to the VIT group of Institutions for [[Master of Engineering|Master of Technology]] and [[Master of Science in Information Technology|Master of Computer Applications]] is done through the VIT Master's Entrance Examination (VITMEE). It is conducted every year in May and June. The exam has been conducted online since 2013.<ref name=VITMEE>{{cite web | url=https://admissions.vit.ac.in/mtechmcaapplication/| title=About VITMEE|access-date=2023-06-14}}</ref>


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 upto pre-final semester. The admission of the eligible candidates is decided based on the marks in the qualifying examination, Statement of Purpose (SoP), and online personal interviews.<ref name=AppPro/>
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 (SoP), and online personal interviews.<ref name=AppPro/>


===Doctorate admission===
===Doctorate admission===
Selection of [[Indian people|Indian]] nationals based on their performance in the VIT Research Entrance Examination (VITREE), [[Postgraduate diploma]] marks, Research proposal, and Personal Interviews.<ref name=AppPro/> Candidates, who’ve already certified [[Research_Fellowships_in_India#CSIR-UGC_JRF_NET_Fellowship|CSIR NET or UGC NET]], will get a direct name for personal interview.<ref name=Application_Process>{{cite web | url=https://npios.com/listing/vit-ap-university/| title=VIT-AP University|access-date=2023-06-15}}</ref>
Selection of [[Indian people|Indian]] nationals based on their performance in the VIT Research Entrance Examination (VITREE), [[Postgraduate diploma]] marks, Research proposal, and Personal Interviews.<ref name=AppPro/> Candidates who have already certified [[Research Fellowships in India#CSIR-UGC JRF NET Fellowship|CSIR NET or UGC NET]] will get a direct name for personal interview.<ref name=Application_Process>{{cite web | url=https://npios.com/listing/vit-ap-university/| title=VIT-AP University|access-date=2023-06-15}}</ref>


Candidates of foreign nationality who hold Degrees from Indian Universities seeking admission to research programs with the necessary clearance from the [[Ministry of Education (India)]] and possess valid Visas will be treated on par with [[Indian people|Indian]] nationals for purposes of admission to the Institute.<ref name=AppPro/>
Candidates of foreign nationality who hold Degrees from Indian Universities seeking admission to research programs with the necessary clearance from the [[Ministry of Education (India)]] and possess valid Visas will be treated on par with [[Indian people|Indian]] nationals for purposes of admission to the institute.<ref name=AppPro/>


Foreign nationals with foreign degrees must meet the minimum educational requirements in Section 3 of Educational Qualification and Proficiency Standards. Candidates with valid [[Graduate Record Examinations|GRE]] and [[Test of English as a Foreign Language|TOFEL]] scores will be given preference.<ref <ref name=AppPro/>
Foreign nationals with foreign degrees must meet the minimum educational requirements in Section 3 of Educational Qualification and Proficiency Standards. Candidates with valid [[Graduate Record Examinations|GRE]] and [[Test of English as a Foreign Language|TOFEL]] scores will be given preference.<ref name=AppPro/>


== Rankings ==
== Rankings ==
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VIT-AP University was ranked '''first''' among emerging private universities in India by ''[[Outlook India]]'' in 2022.<ref name=Rankings_OUTLOOK_E_P_U_2022/>
VIT-AP University was ranked first among emerging private universities in India by ''[[Outlook India]]'' in 2022.<ref name=Rankings_OUTLOOK_E_P_U_2022/>
 
R. World Institutional ranking ranked VIT-AP University in the '''Diamond Band''' with  '''A+''' [[Grading in education|grade]].<ref name="Rankings_R_O_B_E_2021">{{Cite web|url=https://www.wiranking.com/_files/ugd/a2708d_37592de66bac412fb6dc51bae7099f1d.pdf|title=OBE RANKINGS 2021|access-date=2023-07-09|archive-date=2023-07-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709055927/https://www.wiranking.com/obe-ranking|website=R. World Institutional ranking|language=en}}</ref>


==Culture and fests==
==Culture and fests==
===VITopia===
===VITopia===
VITopia is the annual international cultural and sports [[festival|fest]] of VIT-AP University, primarily managed by the university's students. The event encompasses a wide range of activities, including sports tournaments, literary competitions, gaming contests, stand-up comedy performances, music and dance contests, fashion shows, cultural processions, engaging talk shows, professional presentations, and an assortment of other entertaining events.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vitopia|url=https://vitopia.vitap.ac.in/|language=en}}</ref> The first edition of VITopia was held in the year 2018. VITopia did not take place in the years 2020, 2021, and 2022 as a result of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
VITopia is the annual international cultural and sports [[festival|fest]] of VIT-AP University, organized by the Student Council, the Social Media Committee and the VITopia Committee. The event encompasses a wide range of activities, including sports tournaments, literary competitions, gaming contests, stand-up comedy performances, music and dance contests, fashion shows, cultural processions, engaging talk shows, professional presentations, and an assortment of other entertaining events.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vitopia|url=https://vitopia.vitap.ac.in/|language=en}}</ref> The first edition of VITopia was held in the year 2018. VITopia did not take place in the years 2020, 2021, and 2022 as a result of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
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|image3=Simran Choudhary Vitopia.jpg
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|caption3=Simran Choudhary performing at the Vitopia
|image4=Salim Merchant Vitopia.jpg
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|caption4=Salim Merchant performing at the Vitopia
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|caption5=Salim-Sulaiman performing at the Vitopia
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===VTAPP===
===VTAPP===
VTAPP, the annual international technical [[Festival|fest]] of VIT-AP University, is primarily organized by its students. The [[Festival|fest]] features various competitions and activities like Circuit Maker Competition, Drone Racing, Poster Competition on Corporate Violations of Human Rights, Tech Debates, Tech Talks, and a lot more.<ref>{{cite web|title=VTAPP|url=https://vtapp.pages.dev/|language=en}}</ref>
VTAPP, the annual international technical [[Festival|fest]] of VIT-AP University, organized by the Student Council, the Social Media Committee and the VTAPP  Committee. The [[Festival|fest]] features various competitions and activities like Circuit Maker Competition, Drone Racing, Poster Competition on Corporate Violations of Human Rights, Tech Debates, Tech Talks, and a lot more.<ref>{{cite web|title=VTAPP|url=https://vtapp.pages.dev/|language=en}}</ref>
 
==See also==
*[[Vellore Institute of Technology]]
*[[VIT Bhopal University]]
*[[VIT-Bangalore]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
{{Universities in Andhra Pradesh}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
{{Commons category}}
* {{Official website|https://vitap.ac.in/}}


* {{Official website|https://vitap.ac.in/}}
{{Universities in Andhra Pradesh}}
* [https://viteee.vit.ac.in/ VITEEE]


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VIT-AP University
విఐటి-ఏపి యూనివర్సిటీ
File:VIT-AP University seal.png
Seal of VIT-AP University
Other name
Vellore Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh
MottoApply Knowledge. Improve Life.
TypePrivate research university
Established2017; 9 years ago (2017)
FounderDr. G. Viswanathan
ChancellorDr. G. Viswanathan[1]
Vice-ChancellorDr. P Arulmozhivarman [1]
Academic staff
690+ (2023) [2]
Students11,170 (2022)[3][4]
Undergraduates9,754 (2022)[3][4]
Postgraduates894 (2022)[3][4]
522 (2022)[3][4]
Location
Amaravati
,
Andhra Pradesh
,
India

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NicknameVITians
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Websitehttps://vitap.ac.in/
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VIT-AP University (VIT-AP), 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 (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2016.[8][9]

The institution offers 19 Undergraduate,[10] 4 Postgraduate,[11] 4 Integrated,[12] 4 dual[13][14][15] and 16 Research programs.[16]

History[edit | edit source]

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 200 acres (81 ha) of land for the Vellore Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh campus in Amaravati.[17][18]

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[edit | edit source]

VIT-AP University is located near Amaravati, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, about 18 kilometres (11 mi) from Vijayawada Junction railway station and 35 kilometres (22 mi) from Guntur. There is one main entrance to the 200 acres (81 ha) 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.

Mahatma Gandhi Academic Block of VIT-AP
View of the Mahatma Gandhi Academic Block of VIT-AP

Infrastructure[edit | edit source]

Academic Block[edit | edit source]

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Academic Block of VIT-AP
APJ Abdul Kalam Academic Block of VIT-AP
  • Mahatma Gandhi Academic Block: This is Academic Block-3, also known as Central Block. This block also has classrooms, Galleries, and Lecture halls.[19]
  • Student Activity Centre: This block is well equipped with Indoor Sports and AC Facilities.[19]
Student Activity Centre of VIT-AP

Hostels[edit | edit source]

  • 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.[20]
LH-2 of VIT-AP
  • 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.[20]

Hostellers at VIT-AP University gets exclusive access to Night Canteen Facility and Night Library.[20]

MH-3 and MH-4 of VIT-AP

Organisation and administration[edit | edit source]

Governing body[edit | edit source]

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.[21]

Dr. Jagadish Chandra Mudiganti is the Member Secretary of the governing body of VIT-AP University and Registrar of VIT-AP University.[21]

Along with them, the other members of Governing Body of VIT-AP University are:[21]

Board of Management[edit | edit source]

The Board of Management of VIT-AP University is headed by the Vice-Chancellor of VIT-AP University, Dr. P Arulmozhivarman as the chairperson.[22]

Dr. Jagadish Chandra Mudiganti is the Member Secretary of the Board of Management of VIT-AP University and Registrar of VIT-AP University.[22]

Along with them, the other members of the Board of Management of VIT-AP University are:[22]

Schools[edit | edit source]

At VIT-AP University, the entire teaching-learning process is concentrated around seven schools.

Schools and Departments
Food Street of VIT-AP

Academics[edit | edit source]

The university offers bachelor's degrees in:[30]

Open Air Amphitheatre of VIT-AP

The university offers master's degrees in:[30]

A Garden in VIT-AP

The university offers doctorate in:[30]

VIT implements the Fully Flexible Credit System (FFCS) which allows students to customise their timetables by choosing the subjects and the faculties for the next semester.[31]

VIT-AP University implements Design Your Own Degree (DYOD) 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.[32]

VIT implements the Semester Abroad Program (SAP) and International Transfer Programs (ITP) 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.[33][34]

Admission[edit | edit source]

Undergraduate admission[edit | edit source]

VIT group of Institutions admits engineering students for bachelor's degrees through its own engineering entrance exam, called the VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE). It is conducted every year in April and May. The exam has been conducted online since 2013.[35][36] It was conducted every year except in 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic.[37]

Since 2022, VIT-AP University has started admitting students from Andhra Pradesh through both VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) and Engineering Agricultural and Medical Common Entrance Test (AP EAMCET)[38]

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 (Finance) on the basis of their performance in the 10+2 examination.[39]

Admissions for Bachelor of Business Administration and all its specializations are based on the candidate's performance in the Management Test (MT) and Personal Interview.[39]

In the case of Five years integrated Bachelor of Business Administration - Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Laws (Hons) program, VIT-AP prefers LSAT—India™ or CLAT score as part of the selection process. Students are admitted based on their performance in VSLAT (Group Discussion / Personal Interview).[39]

Postgraduate admission[edit | edit source]

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 (VITMEE). It is conducted every year in May and June. The exam has been conducted online since 2013.[40]

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 (SoP), and online personal interviews.[39]

Doctorate admission[edit | edit source]

Selection of Indian nationals based on their performance in the VIT Research Entrance Examination (VITREE), Postgraduate diploma marks, Research proposal, and Personal Interviews.[39] Candidates who have already certified CSIR NET or UGC NET will get a direct name for personal interview.[41]

Candidates of foreign nationality who hold Degrees from Indian Universities seeking admission to research programs with the necessary clearance from the Ministry of Education (India) and possess valid Visas will be treated on par with Indian nationals for purposes of admission to the institute.[39]

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.[39]

Rankings[edit | edit source]

University and institute rankings

VIT-AP University was ranked first among emerging private universities in India by Outlook India in 2022.[42]

Culture and fests[edit | edit source]

VITopia[edit | edit source]

VITopia is the annual international cultural and sports fest of VIT-AP University, organized by the Student Council, the Social Media Committee and the VITopia Committee. The event encompasses a wide range of activities, including sports tournaments, literary competitions, gaming contests, stand-up comedy performances, music and dance contests, fashion shows, cultural processions, engaging talk shows, professional presentations, and an assortment of other entertaining events.[43] The first edition of VITopia was held in the year 2018. VITopia did not take place in the years 2020, 2021, and 2022 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jonita Gandhi
Jonita Gandhi performing
Simran Choudhary performing at the Vitopia
Salim Merchant performing at the Vitopia
Salim-Sulaiman performing at the Vitopia

VTAPP[edit | edit source]

VTAPP, the annual international technical fest of VIT-AP University, organized by the Student Council, the Social Media Committee and the VTAPP Committee. The fest features various competitions and activities like Circuit Maker Competition, Drone Racing, Poster Competition on Corporate Violations of Human Rights, Tech Debates, Tech Talks, and a lot more.[44]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Governing Body of VIT-AP". Retrieved 1 December 2025.
  2. ↑ "Know all about VIT-AP University, Amravati: An interview with Dr S. V. Kota Reddy, Vice Chancellor". Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Admissions Enrolled – Year wise". Retrieved 20 August 2023.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Passed Out Students – Year wise". Retrieved 20 August 2023.
  5. ↑ "Observations of the UGC Expert Committee on the information submitted by State Private Universities for ascertaining their norms and standards" (PDF). Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  6. ↑ "Members | AIU". Retrieved 16 June 2023.
  7. ↑ "Infrastructure". Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  8. ↑ "Andhra Pradesh Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) (Amendment) Act, 2018" (PDF). Andhra Pradesh Gazette. Government of Andhra Pradesh. 30 April 2018. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  9. ↑ "VIT-AP to be first varsity in Andhra Pradesh capital". The Times of India. 12 June 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  10. ↑ "UG PROGRAMMES". Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  11. ↑ "PG PROGRAMMES". Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  12. ↑ "INTEGRATED PROGRAMMES". Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  13. ↑ "Dual Degree Programme- B.Sc.-M.Sc. Data Science". Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  14. ↑ "Dual degree of B.A. – M.A. in Public Services with exit option B.A." Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  15. ↑ "ABOUT VSL". Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  16. ↑ "VIT Research Entrance Examination" (PDF). Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  17. ↑ "VIT University to adopt three villages in capital region". Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  18. ↑ "VIT-Andhra Pradesh cornerstone ceremony to take place on Thursday". Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 "Infrastructure". Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 "Hostels". Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 "Governing Body of VIT-AP". Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 "Board of Management of VIT-AP". Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  23. ↑ "VIT-AP School of Computer Science & Engineering". Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  24. ↑ "VIT-AP School of Electronics Engineering (SENSE)". Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  25. ↑ "VIT-AP School of Mechanical Engineering". Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  26. ↑ "School of Advanced Sciences ( SAS )". Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  27. ↑ "VIT-AP SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (VSB)". Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  28. ↑ "ABOUT VSL". Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  29. ↑ "VIT-AP School of Social Sciences and Humanities ( VISH )". Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 30.2 "VIT-AP University overview". VIT-AP University. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  31. ↑ "FULLY FLEXIBLE CREDIT SYSTEM". Vellore Institute of Technology. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  32. ↑ "Design Your Own Degree (DYOD®) at VIT-AP". VIT-AP University. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
  33. ↑ "SEMESTER ABROAD PROGRAM (SAP)". Vellore Institute of Technology. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  34. ↑ "INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER PROGRAMS (ITP)". Vellore Institute of Technology. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  35. ↑ Murthi, P. v v. (11 December 2012). "VIT opts for computer-based entrance exam for BTech". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
  36. ↑ "VITEEE-2018 begins". The Hindu. 5 April 2018. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
  37. ↑ "VITEEE Result 2020 Declared on Official Website at vit.ac.in". News18. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  38. ↑ "VIT-AP University Cutoff 2023". shiksha. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  39. ↑ 39.0 39.1 39.2 39.3 39.4 39.5 39.6 "Application Process". Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  40. ↑ "About VITMEE". Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  41. ↑ "VIT-AP University". Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  42. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Rankings_OUTLOOK_E_P_U_2022
  43. ↑ "Vitopia".
  44. ↑ "VTAPP".

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