Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Andhra Pradesh to Establish Engineering College at Vikrama Simhapuri University
The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to set up an engineering college at Vikrama Simhapuri University in Nellore.
This college will offer four programs: Computer Science Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, and Electronics and Communication Engineering.
Each program will have 60 seats, making a total of 240 seats per year.
The government will also provide boarding and lodging facilities for students from backward classes.
The local MLA, Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy, welcomed this decision, saying it will help students in Nellore pursue professional education in fields with good job prospects.
He thanked the education minister and the BC welfare minister for their support.
This new college will add to the existing educational infrastructure in the region, including a BC Gurukul Junior College that has already been established.
Andhra Pradesh government to establish an engineering college at Vikrama Simhapuri University in Nellore.
College to offer four industry-oriented programs: CSE, AI-ML, AI-DS, and ECE.
Each program will have an intake of 60 students, totaling 240 seats annually.
Boarding and lodging facilities to be provided for students from backward classes.
Local MLA welcomes the decision, highlighting improved access to professional education in emerging technology disciplines.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government, Sarvepalli MLA Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy, Education Minister Nara Lokesh, BC Welfare Minister Savitha
- What
- Establishment of an engineering college at Vikrama Simhapuri University
- When
- Decision made by the Andhra Pradesh government
- Where
- Vikrama Simhapuri University, Sarvepalli Assembly constituency, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To improve higher education opportunities and provide professional education closer to home in emerging technology disciplines
Government Initiative
Local Community
Educational Opportunities
Government Initiative
The government aims to improve higher education opportunities in the region by establishing an engineering college.
Local Community
The local community welcomes the decision as it provides students with access to professional education closer to home.
- Location
- Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
- Programmes Offered
- Computer Science Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Intake per Programme
- 60 students
- Total Annual Intake
- 240 seats
- Facilities for Backward Classes
- Boarding and lodging facilities