VIT-AP University

VIT-AP University is a private university located in Inavolu, Amaravati, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is the first private university established by Vellore Institute of Technology located in Amaravati.[1]

VIT-AP University
MottoApply Knowledge. Improve Life!
TypePrivate
Established2017
FounderG. Viswanathan
ChancellorG. Viswanathan
Location
G-30, Inavolu, Beside Andhra Pradesh Secretariat, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh 522237
CampusUrban, 200 acres (81 ha)
Colors
   
Websitehttps://vitap.ac.in/

History

Foundation stone was laid by former chief minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on November 3,2016 at Ainavolu as a part of new education district in the planned capital. The state government had allocated 200 acres of land for the VIT University campus in Amaravati.


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

Academics

The university offers bachelor's degrees in engineering and business.[2]

At VIT-AP the entire teaching-learning process is concentrated around six schools.

VIT-AP has also signed an agreement for a joint degree program with the Arizona State University.[3]

Admission

VIT admits bachelor students through its own engineering entrance exam, called the Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE). It is conducted every year in the month of April and May. The exam has been conducted online since 2013[4] and in 2018, 212,000 students have registered.[5] VITEEE 2021 was held on 28, 29 and 31 May.[6]

SCOPE

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering was established in 2017. It has become the School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCOPE) in January 2019. At present, the School is headed by Dr. Sudha SV with 3565 students, 79 faculty and 94 research scholars.

SENSE

The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering was established in 2017. It has become the School of Electronics Engineering (SENSE) in January 2019. At present, the School is headed by Dr. Umakanta Nanda with more than 900 students, 63 faculty and 101 research scholars.

See also

References
  1. "VIT-AP to be first varsity in Andhra Pradesh capital". The Times of India. 12 June 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  2. "VIT-AP University Day: Law school in campus soon, says Chancellor". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  3. "VIT-AP inks pact with Arizona State University for international degree programme in Business Analytics". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  4. Murthi, P. v v. (11 December 2012). "VIT opts for computer-based entrance exam for BTech". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
  5. "VITEEE-2018 begins". The Hindu. 5 April 2018. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
  6. VITEEE 2021 Exam Date. "VITEEE 2021 – Application Form Last Date (20 May), Remote Proctored Exam Date (28, 29, 31 May), Syllabus". AglaSem Exams.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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