Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Cabinet Approves SKIT Transfer to JNTU Anantapur
The Sri Kalahasteeswara Institute of Technology (SKIT) in Srikalahasti is going to reopen.
The state cabinet has approved the transfer of SKIT to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) Anantapur.
This decision will allow JNTU to take charge of the institution and start admissions for the 2026-27 academic year.
SKIT has been closed since 2020 due to low student admissions and financial issues.
The transfer process was delayed but has now been approved.
The 55-acre campus will offer courses in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, and AI.
The local community and government officials are happy about this decision as it will improve education opportunities in the region.
The state cabinet approved the transfer of SKIT to JNTU Anantapur.
Admissions are expected to start in the second phase of AP EAPCET counselling for 2026-27.
SKIT has been closed since 2020 due to financial constraints and low admissions.
The 55-acre campus will offer courses in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, and AI.
Local MLA Bojjala Venkata Sudheer Reddy and Education Minister Nara Lokesh supported the revival of the institution.
- Who
- The state cabinet, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) Anantapur, and the local community of Srikalahasti
- What
- Approval of the transfer of SKIT to JNTU Anantapur
- When
- July 2025
- Where
- Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To revive the institution and improve access to engineering education
Government Support
Local Community
Institution Revival
Government Support
The government aims to revive SKIT by transferring it to JNTU Anantapur to ensure better management and resource allocation.
Local Community
The local community welcomes the reopening of SKIT as it will improve access to engineering education for students in Srikalahasti and neighboring areas.
- Institution Name
- Sri Kalahasteeswara Institute of Technology (SKIT)
- Location
- Srikalahasti
- Transfer to
- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur
- Approval Date
- July 2025
- Campus Size
- 55 acres
- Expected Courses
- Computer Science, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Data Science, AI and Machine Learning
- MLA
- Bojjala Venkata Sudheer Reddy
- Chief Minister
- N. Chandrababu Naidu
- Education Minister
- Nara Lokesh
