VIT-AP University

VIT-AP University

వి నేను టి-ఎ పి విశ్వవిద్యాలయ  (Telugu) விஐடி-ஏபி பல்கலைக்கழகம் (Tamil)
File:VIT-AP University seal.png Seal of VIT-AP University
Other name	Vellore Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh
Motto	Apply Knowledge. Improve Life!
Type	Private research university
Established	2017 (2017)
Founder	Dr. G. Viswanathan
Chancellor	Dr. G. Viswanathan
Vice-Chancellor	Dr. S. V. Kota Reddy
Academic staff	357 (2023)
Students	11,000+ (2023)
Undergraduates	5,738 (2021)
Postgraduates	828 (2021)
Doctoral students	393 (2021)
Location	Amaravati , Andhra Pradesh , India 16°29′41″N 80°29′57″E
Colors	Falu red and Grey
Nickname	VITians
Affiliations	UGC AIU
Website	https://vitap.ac.in/
File:VIT-AP University logo.png
Location in Andhra Pradesh VIT-AP University (India)

VIT-AP University (VIT-AP), also known as Vellore Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh or VIT University, Andhra Pradesh, is a 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.

The institution offers 19 Undergraduate, 4 Postgraduate, 4 Integrated, 4 dual and 16 Research programs.

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

The Campus was inaugurated on Nov 28th, 2017 by former Vice President of India, Venkaiah Naidu, along with the chief minister opening two newly constructed blocks.

Campus

VIT-AP University is located near Amaravati, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, about 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. It is a lush green campus, and being away from any metropolis, it is mostly pollution free.

The institute has a gymnasium, as well as facilities and grounds for both indoor and outdoor sports like tennis, badminton, basketball, volleyball, carrom, chess, table tennis, squash, football, hockey, and cricket. VIT-AP University has a 400 meters standard track available for athletics and a swimming pool. There are multi-cuisine food courts, medical centers, guest houses, mini multi-purpose halls, and more.

Infrastructure

• Academic Block
  • Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Academic Block: This is the Academic Block-1. It houses the School of Business (VSB), School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCOPE), School of Electronics Engineering (SENSE) and School of Mechanical Engineering (SMEC). It also has major administrative offices like Chancellor’s office, Admissions office, Finance office, and other offices. This block also has twenty-two classrooms with a total area of 100 square metres (1,100 sq ft) each. There are also three Seminar Halls here:
    • Raman hall with a total area of 120 square metres (1,300 sq ft)
    • Einstein hall with a total area of 174 square metres (1,870 sq ft)
    • Newton hall with a total area 400 square metres (4,300 sq ft)
  • 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 Sciences and Humanities (VISH). This block also has twenty-three classrooms with a total area of 100 square metres (1,100 sq ft) each, labs, and the Auditorium with a total area of 887 square metres (9,550 sq ft). There are also two Seminar Halls here:
    • 212 with a total area of 189 square metres (2,030 sq ft)
    • 215 with a total area of 143 square metres (1,540 sq ft)
  • 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 100 square metres (1,100 sq ft) each.
  • Student Activity Centre: This block is well equipped with Indoor Sports and AC Facilities.
• Ten Galleries with a total area of 100 square metres (1,100 sq ft) each
• Seventeen Computer labs with a total area of 140 square metres (1,500 sq ft) each
• Three Language labs with a total area of 130 square metres (1,400 sq ft) each
• A Computer Centre with a total area of 164 square metres (1,770 sq ft)
• Ten Electronics labs with a total area of 164 square metres (1,770 sq ft) each
• Ten Mechanical labs
• A Workshop with a total area of 200 square metres (2,200 sq ft)
• Two Research scholar spaces with a total area of 80 square metres (860 sq ft) each
• Multi Cuisine Food court
• Mini Multi-purpose Hall
• Guest House
• Health Center
• Convenience stores
• Parlor facility for both boys and girls
• Sports Facilities
  • Table tennis halls
  • Carrom boards
  • Chess boards
  • Tennis courts
  • Badminton courts
  • Basketball courts
  • Volleyball courts
  • Squash courts
  • Hockey courts
  • Football ground
  • cricket ground
  • 400 meters standard track available for athletics
  • Swimming pool

Hostels

• Ladies Hostel: There are 2 Ladies hostels. Both the hostels have common rooms equipped with televisions and various other facilities, a gymnasium, a Veg, a Non-Veg, and a Special Mess.
• 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 gymnasium, a Veg, a Non-Veg, and a Special Mess.

Undergraduate students can choose from a wide range of rooms, which includes, 2 Bedded Rooms with or without AC, 4 Bedded Rooms with or without AC, 6 Bedded Rooms without AC, 8 Bedded Rooms without AC, 2 Bedded Apartment with AC, 4 Bedded Apartment with or without AC, 5 Bedded Apartment with or without AC, 10 Bedded Dorms without AC, 12 Bedded Dorms without AC, and 15 Bedded Dorms without AC. Hostel and mess fees for Indian Undergraduate students are lower than that of NRI Undergraduate and International Undergraduate students.

Research scholars have the choice of choosing among 2 Bedded Rooms with or without AC and 4 Bedded Rooms with or without AC. Hostel and mess fees are same for both Indian Research scholars as well as International Research scholars.

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

Organisation and administration

Governing body

VIT-AP University shares Dr. G. Viswanathan as their common chancellor along with VIT University Vellore campus, VIT University Chennai campus and VIT Bhopal University. He is also the Chairperson of the Governing Body of VIT-AP.

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

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

• Dr. S. V. Kota Reddy, Vice-Chancellor of VIT-AP University
• Dr. Yasodha Shanmugasundaram, Former Vice-Chancellor of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
• Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy, Executive director of Vellore Institute of Technology
• Dr. N. Lalitha, Advisor and Educational Consultant of VIT University Chennai campus

Board of Management

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.

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

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

• Dr. Sekar Viswanathan, Vice president of Vellore Institute of Technology
• Mr. Sankar Viswanathan, Vice president of Vellore Institute of Technology
• Mr. G. V. Selvam, Vice president of Vellore Institute of Technology
• Dr. M. V. Krishnamurthy, Former Professor Emeritus at IISc Bangalore
• Dr. Susmitha Shyamsundar, Dean in-charge, VISH, VIT-AP University
• Dr. Anupama Namburu, Faculty, SCOPE, VIT-AP University
• Dr. Deepasikha Mishra, Faculty, SCOPE, VIT-AP University

Schools

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

Schools and Departments	Students
VIT-AP School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCOPE) Department of Computer Science and Engineering	8,500+
VIT-AP School of Electronics Engineering (SENSE) Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering	1,500+
VIT-AP School of Mechanical Engineering (SMEC) Department of Mechanical Engineering	300+
VIT-AP School of Advanced Sciences (SAS) Department of Mathematics Department of Physics Department of Chemistry	350+
VIT-AP School of Business (VSB) Department of Business Studies Department of Business Administration	250+
VIT-AP School of Law (VSL) Department of Law	120+
VIT-AP School of Social Sciences and Humanities (VISH) Department of Social Sciences Department of Languages	50+

Academics

The university offers bachelor's degrees in:

• Engineering
• Science
• Business studies
• Business administration
• Social sciences
• Humanities
• Law

The university offers master's degrees in:

• Engineering
• Science
• Social sciences
• Humanities

The university offers doctorate in:

• Engineering
• Science
• Business studies
• Business administration
• Social sciences
• Humanities
• Languages
• 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.

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.

Academic programs

Academic programs at VIT-AP University include:

Schools and Academic programs	Students
VIT-AP School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCOPE) B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Data Analytics B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Cyber Security B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Edge Computing B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Software Engineering B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Geoinformatics B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Blockchain B.Tech. in Computer Science and Business Systems Five year integrated M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering Five year integrated M.Tech. in Software Engineering Ph.D. in all specializations of Computer Science and Engineering	8,500+
VIT-AP School of Electronics Engineering (SENSE) B.Tech. in Electronics and Communications Engineering B.Tech. in Electronics and Communications Engineering with specialization in Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) B.Tech. in Electronics and Communications Engineering with specialization in Image and Video Processing B.Tech. in Electronics and Communications Engineering with specialization in Embedded Systems B.Tech. in Electronics and Communications Engineering with specialization in Internet of Things B.Tech. in Electronics and Communications Engineering with specialization in Electric Vehicle Technology M.Tech. in Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) Ph.D. in all specializations of Electronics and Communications Engineering	1,500+
VIT-AP School of Mechanical Engineering (SMEC) B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Digital Manufacturing B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Automotive Design B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Robotics Ph.D. in all specializations of Mechanical Engineering	300+
VIT-AP School of Advanced Sciences (SAS) Double degree in B.Sc. - M.Sc. in Data Science M.Sc. in Data Science M.Sc. in Chemistry M.Sc. in Chemistry with specialization in Pharmaceutical Chemistry M.Sc. in Chemistry with specialization in Analytical Chemistry M.Sc. in Physics M.Sc. in Physics with specialization in Energy Science and Technology Ph.D. in Mathematics Ph.D. in Statistics Ph.D. in Data Science Ph.D. in Physics Ph.D. in Chemistry	350+
VIT-AP School of Business (VSB) Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA.) BBA. with specialization in General Management BBA. with specialization in Digital Marketing BBA. with specialization in FinTech BBA. in Business Analytics B.Com. (Finance) Ph.D. in all specializations of Business Administration	250+
VIT-AP School of Law (VSL) Five year integrated BBA. - LL.B. (Hons) Five year integrated B.Com. - LL.B. (Hons) Ph.D. in Law	120+
VIT-AP School of Social Sciences and Humanities (VISH) Double degree in B.A. - M.A. in Public Services Ph.D. in Social Sciences and Humanities	50+

International collaborations

VIT-AP University has international relations with several foreign universities. These tie-ups create avenues for:

• 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

United States	United Kingdom	Australia	Europe
Arizona State University	City, University of London	Australian National University	KU Leuven
Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis	Queen Mary University of London	Curtin University	University West
Purdue University	University of Birmingham	Deakin University
Rochester Institute of Technology	University of Plymouth	Monash University
State University of New York		University of New South Wales
University of Evansville		University of Technology Sydney
University of Michigan–Dearborn

Admission

Undergraduate admission

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

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

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.

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.

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).

Postgraduate admission

Admission of students to the VIT group of Institutions for Master of Technology and Master of Computer Applications is done through the VIT Master's Entrance Examination (VITMEE). It is conducted every year in May and June. The exam has been conducted online since 2013.

Counselling of candidates for Master of Science in Data Science, Chemistry and all its specializations and Physics and its specialization at VIT-AP University is done based on their aggregate marks secured in their undergraduate degree programs calculated 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.

Doctorate admission

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

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

Foreign nationals with foreign degrees must meet the minimum educational requirements in Section 3 of Educational Qualification and Proficiency Standards. Candidates with valid GRE and TOFEL scores will be given preference.

Rankings

University and institute rankings

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

R. World Institutional ranking ranked VIT-AP University in the Diamond Band with A+ grade.

Culture and fests

VITopia

VITopia is the annual international cultural and sports 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. 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.

VTAPP

VTAPP, the annual international technical fest of VIT-AP University, is primarily organized by its students. 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.

See also

• Vellore Institute of Technology
• VIT Bhopal University
• VIT-Bangalore

External links

• vitap.ac.in
• VITEEE