Archive · 3 Aug 2026
VSU Adds Four New B.Tech Programs for 2026-27
The state of Andhra Pradesh has decided to add four new engineering courses at Vikrama Simhapuri University in Nellore.
These courses are Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Electronics.
Each course will accept 60 students, making a total of 240 new seats.
The government wants to give students skills that help them find jobs after graduation.
Students can also get help with fees from the state and will have good facilities like hostels and labs.
Andhra Pradesh government approves four self‑financing B.Tech courses at VSU College of Engineering, Kakutur.
New programs: Computer Science & Engineering, AI & ML, AI & DS, Electronics & Communication, each with 60 seats.
Approval granted via G.O.Rt. No. 153 on July 25 by the Higher Education Department.
Courses aim to provide industry‑relevant skills, enhance employment prospects, and include internships, research, and campus placements.
Students can benefit from government fee reimbursement scheme and campus facilities like hostels, smart classrooms, labs, and security.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government and Vikrama Simhapuri University College of Engineering officials
- What
- Approval of four new self‑financing B.Tech courses
- When
- Approval issued on July 25, 2023; courses to start in the 2026‑27 academic year
- Where
- Vikrama Simhapuri University College of Engineering, Kakutur, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To provide more engineering options, industry‑relevant skills, and better employment prospects for students
- University
- Vikrama Simhapuri University
- Location
- Kakutur, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh
- New Programs
- Computer Science & Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Intake per Program
- 60 students
- Total Intake
- 240 seats
- Approval Date
- July 25, 2023
- Approval Document
- G.O.Rt. No. 153