VIT AP Amaravathi

19th May 2018, Amaravati: VIT-AP completed two spells of counseling in Amaravati, Bhopal, and Chennai & Vellore. VIT AP curriculum is designed to meet ever-changing technologies in the field of engineering. Especially Data Analytics, Networking & Security, VLSI and Embedded systems were chosen by students across the country. These programs create a platform for application-oriented learning and offer great opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship as told by Dr. Sekar Viswanadhan, Vice President, VIT-AP.

Dr. Sandhya Reddy Pentareddy, Executive Director, VIT-AP affirmed that BBA-VSB students will have a wide variety of choices in careers based on the degree, specialization, and participation in the international transfer programme. She also stated that those who opt for the international transfer programme and acquire a BBA from UMD will have an additional leverage of an international degree that will help kickstart a global career transcending all boundaries. VIT-AP will also provide incubation support for those who want to start their own business.

VSB BBA students will have the multitude of choice viz. BBA from UMD = 2 years in VSB + 2 years in UMD, BBA from VSB = 3 years of study at VSB,  BBA + PGDBA = 3 + 1 years of study at VSB. The curriculum is benchmarked against US university with Liberal Arts Foundation + Exposure to Technology. First time in the country, the programme comprises a unique blend of Introductory Science, Engineering & Technology (STEM) courses as well.

VSB is led by Dr. S. Jeyavelu, Dean, VSB, Fellow of IIM Ahmedabad and former faculty member of IIMK with the guidance of Dr. Indira J Parikh, Advisor, VSB, Former Dean of IIM Ahmedabad and Visiting faculty from US universities and IIMs.

Registrar Dr. C.L.V. Sivakumar communicated that students have the option of applying online on the VIT-AP website as well as offline.  For BBA, candidates awaiting 12th results with 60% aggregate in 10th and 12th or equivalent grades are eligible to apply. Candidates with 70% marks in Physics, Mathematics & Chemistry are eligible to apply for M.Tech. (Software Engineering) Integrated 5-year course and the last date to apply is May 31, 2018.