Latest Updates: Vignan University, Guntur has begun the registration process for admission to its B.Tech program from January 01, 2021. Candidates seeking admission can either apply online or offline on the basis of their comfort by April 05, 2021. 

Vignan University B.Tech Admission Dates 2021

Event Important Dates
Commencement of B.Tech Admission 2021 January 01, 2021
Last Date for Applying April 05, 2021
VSAT Exam Dates April 27 – May 05, 2021
VSAT Result Declaration To be Notified
Declaration of Merit List To be Notified
Commencement of the Counselling Procedure To be Notified

Vignan University, Guntur offers a full-time B.Tech program in 19 specializations for a duration of 4 years. It also offers a B.Tech (Lateral) program in 15 specializations for a duration of 3 years.

The B.Tech program of Vignan University is ranked #118 out of 300 in India by NIRF 2020. It has also been ranked #159 out of 254 in India by India Today 2020. All the specializations of the B.Tech is approved by AICTE, New Delhi.

The minimum requirement to apply for a B.Tech course is 10+2 with a minimum aggregate as prescribed for all categories.

The selection of candidates is based on the merit list released by the varsity based on various entrance examinations such as V-SAT, AP EAMCAT, TS EAMCET, JEE(Mains), JEE(Advanced).

Vignan University B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who wish to seek admission for B.Tech course offered at Vignan University shall have the minimum eligibility criteria as mentioned below:

  • Must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 7.0 CGPA in Andhra Pradesh.
  • Must have scored more than 60% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA in 10+2 in Telangana and the other South Indian States 
  • For candidates in North, North East, and other states of India, the minimum eligibility is 50% marks in 10+2 exam.
  • Candidates must qualify in V-SAT/JEE-Main/TS EAMCET/AP EAMCET for B.Tech and VUCET / AP E-CET for B.Tech (Lateral) program.
  • For Admission to B.Tech (Lateral Entry): Must have passed Diploma Degree Examination in relevant subjects with a minimum 60% aggregate marks from a recognized university. A diploma must be awarded by any State Technical Board.

B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Eligibility

B.Tech Specialization Diploma Eligible Subject
Bio-Technology Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering Ceramic, Textile, Leather, Chemical Engineering, Chemical-Plastics & Polymers, Chemical-Petrochemical, Chemical-Sugar Technology Chemical-Oil Technology, 
Civil Engineering Civil, Civil-Construction Technology
Computer Science & Engineering Computer, Special Diploma In Electronics With Computer, Information Technology, Electronics & Computer Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engineering Electronics And Communication Engineering, TV And Sound, Industrial Electronics, Special Diploma In Electronics-Biomedical, Embedded Systems, Communication Engineering, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics & Telematics, Electronics & Instrumentation
Electrical & Electronics Engineering  Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Foot Wear Technology, Automobile Engineering, Industrial Engineering Industrial Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Jewellery Design And Manufacturing, Printing Technology, Mechanical Engineering (Sandwich), Packaging Technology,

Vignan University B.Tech Admission Guidelines

Admission to the B.Tech program is granted on the basis of V-SAT entrance examination conducted by the university itself. Candidates who have qualified for AP EAMCET, TS EAMCET, or JEE-Mains will be exempted to take the V-SAT entrance examination.

The admission to the B.Tech (Lateral) program is done through VUCET on-line test, conducted by Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research or AP E-CET.

How to Apply?

Candidates seeking admission to the B.Tech or B.Tech (Lateral) program can apply through online or offline mode.

Online Mode

  • Visit the Vignan University official website @vignan.ac.in.
  • Click on the button “Apply Online” available on the homepage.
  • On the next window, fill in all the details for registration for Admission to B.Tech program. Once registered, the university will provide you with a user ID and password.
  • Sign in using registered email id, password, and fill in all the details thoroughly and upload the scanned copy of required documents.
  • Submit the application form fee through online payment modes such as Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
  • Verify all the information and submit the application form. Take a printout of the application form for future references.

Offline Mode

  • Visit the Vignan University official website @vignan.ac.in.
  • Download the application form and take a print out of it.
  • Fill the form with all required personal and academic information.
  • Paste recent passport size photograph.
  • Post the filled application form along with required documents and a Demand Draft in favor of the VFSTR Application Account, payable at Guntur to:

Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research (Deemed to be University)

Vadlamudi, Guntur - 522 213 (A.P) - India

Ph.: +91 863 - 2344777 / 78

Documents Required

Candidates are required to bring the original copy of the following documents during the document verification process:

  • 10th, 12th mark sheets
  • 10th, 12th passing certificate
  • Diploma Degree Certificate (if applicable)
  • Certificate of Proof of Age
  • Aadhar Card or Driving License
  • V-SAT, AP EAMCET, TS EAMCET, or JEE-Mains Rank Card
  • V-SAT, AP EAMCET, TS EAMCET, or JEE-Mains Admit Card
  • Colored passport size photographs
  • Seat Allotment Letter

Vignan University B.Tech Course Details

Vignan University offers a full-time B.Tech program in 19 disciplines for a duration of 4 years and a B.Tech (Lateral) program in 15 disciplines for a duration of 3 years. Tabulated below are the details of the specializations offered in the Vignan University B.Tech course:

Course Specializations
B.Tech  Computer Science 
Petroleum Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Cyber Security
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Agricultural Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Computer Science and Business Systems
Civil Engineering
Biotechnology
Food Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Bioinformatics
Chemical Engineering
Robotics and Automation
Automobile Engineering
Information Technology
Textile Technology
B.Tech (Lateral) Agricultural Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Automobile Engineering
Textile Technology
Computer Science & Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Biotechnology
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Food Technology
Biomedical Engineering
Information Technology
Petroleum Engineering
Bioinformatics
Electrical & Communication Engineering
Civil Engineering

Course Duration

The B.Tech course of Vignan University is designed in an interactive learning mode for a duration of 4-years divided into 8 semesters. While the B.Tech (Lateral) program is for a minimum duration of 3 years divided into 6 semesters.

Prescribed Coursework

  • The first four semesters of the B.Tech program constitutes of core courses, practicals, and internal assignments. Each subject is of 2 or 3 credits.
  • Starting from the fifth semester, the course structure has various types of elective subjects.
  • The 8th semester of the B.Tech program has a Project work and Internship of 15 credits.

Tabulated below is the course structure of the B.Tech program in each specialization:

Specialization 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 7th Semester 8th Semester Total Minimum Credits
Agricultural Engineering 45 44 48-56 21-25 15 173
Biotechnology 48 46 50-56 26-29 185
Bioinformatics
Biomedical Engineering 44 46 49-54 25-29 179
Civil Engineering 45 46 51- 56 30 32 197
ECE 42 45 48-56 25-28 15 175
Food Technology 45 48 50-56 26-29 184
Mechanical Engineering 45 47-51 46-51 22-25 177
Textile Technology 45 48 45-51 24-27 177
Chemical Engineering 46 48 48-54 22-25 178
CSE 44 46 47-53 22-26 174
EEE 45 48 47-55 22-26 177
Information Technology 44 48 46-54 23-27 176
Petroleum Engineering 47 46 48 27 183
  • A candidate shall secure the minimum credits as prescribed in each specialization.
  • A B.Tech candidate shall have a minimum attendance to be eligible to appear for semester-end examinations.

Award of Degree

Students will be awarded a B.Tech degree on successful completion of all the courses, elective courses, mini and big projects, and internship project. 

Vignan University B.Tech Placement Details

Vignan University, Guntur has a full-fledged and dedicated placement cell that invites the leading brands of the corporate world to campus every year. The cell provides training to the students in various fields such as skill development, aptitude test, personal interview, and Group Discussion (GD) which is a part of the on-campus placements. Some of the prominent recruiters of the Vignan University are TATA, HGS, Hyundai MOBIS, Hyundai Motor Group, Indusland, and Just Dial.

Besides, Vignan University also provides internship opportunities for students in various reputed organizations during the final semester of the B.Tech program.

Read More: Vignan University Placements

Vignan University B.Tech Scholarship Details

Vignan University provides scholarships to the B.Tech and B.Tech (lateral entry) students on the basis of ranks secured in V-SAT, JEE (Mains), AP EAMCET, and Diploma Marks Percentage. Tabulated below are the scholarship criteria:

B.Tech Scholarships 

V-SAT (Rank) Fee Concession (Percentage)
1-100 75%
101-200 50%
201-400 25%
401-2000 10%
JEE (Mains) Fee Concession (Percentage)
Above 95 75%
15 Marks above the Qualifying mark 50%
10 Marks Below Qualifying mark 25%
20 Marks Below Qualifying mark 10%

B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Scholarships

Diploma Marks (Percentage) Fee Concession (Percentage)
85% or Above 50%
75% - 84.9% 25%

Vignan University B. Tech FAQs

Ques. Is there any other entrance exam for admission to the Vignan University B.Tech Biotechnology course?

Ans. A candidate shall attempt Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English/Aptitude in the V-SAT for admission into Vignan University B.Tech Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering, and Food Technology programs.

Ques. Which specializations of Vignan University B.Tech courses are newly introduced?

Ans. The newly introduced specializations in Vignan University B.Tech course are CSE-Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Robotics and Automation Engineering, CSE-Cyber Security, and Computer Science and Business Systems.

Ques. What are the career scopes after B.Tech Agriculture Engineering from Vignan University?

Ans. Agriculture Engineering graduates will have a lot of career options. Some of the positions are Agriculture Research Scientist, Food Safety Applications Engineer, Soil and Plant Scientist, Conservation Scientist and Forester, Agriculture and Irrigation Engineer, Indian Forest Service- IFS Officer & many more.

Ques. What is the application form fee for admission to Vignan University B.Tech courses?

Ans. Candidates are required to submit the application form fee of INR 1,200 through online payment means or a Demand Draft for admission to the B.Tech course of Vignan University.

Ques. What is the ranking of the Vignan University B.Tech course by Times of India?

Ans. The B.Tech course of Vignan University has been ranked #140 out of 162 in India 2020 by Times of India. It has also been ranked #16 in Andhra Pradesh by Times of India in 2020.