Vikrama Simhapuri University (VSU) is a public state university that offers PG, Integrated M.Sc and Ph.D. courses in various specializations under its three constituent colleges. Some of the courses are MA, M.Sc, M.Com, M.Ed, M.P.Ed, MSW, Integrated M.Sc, MBA, BFA and Diploma, and lastly, Ph.D. courses. 

For admission in the PG programs, students have to appear in the VSU PGCET entrance test. Final selection will be done only after the counselling process. Students are given admission in the integrated programs based on marks scored in the previous examination. For admission in the PhD program, students have to qualify in the APRCET followed by an interview. Application form can be filled online followed by submission at the university office in person or through post.

VSU has a dedicated placement cell which aims to provide students with jobs in top multinational companies. The university provides students with placement assistance through employment and entrepreneurship counseling. VSU has designed a very economical fee structure for the student where the regular course students are given some government aid (scholarship). 

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Vikrama Simhapuri University Important Dates 2023

Events  Dates
General UG, Integrated PG programs (excluding Engineering and Pharmacy streams) 
AP OAMDC Admissions 2023-24 Counselling Registration Begins June 19, 2023
AP OAMDC Admissions 2023-24 Counselling Registration Ends June 24, 2023
Special Category Verification June 21- June 23, 2023
Opening of HLCs for Verification of Certificates June 22, 2023
Exercise of web options June 26- June 30, 2023
Allotment of Seats July 3, 2023
Reporting of students to colleges allotted and Commencement of Classes July 4, 2023

Vikrama Simhapuri University Courses and Fees 

Course Details Selection Criteria
M.Sc Duration - 2 Years
Fees - Rs 11,350 (1st year)  Eligibility - Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject from a recognised college/ university by the VSU. 		 At least 40% marks in VSU PGCET + Counselling. 
MBA Duration - 2 years. 
Fees - Rs 20,000
Eligibility - Candidates must have a BBA degree from a college/university recognised by the VSU. 		 At least 40% marks in VSU PGCET + Counselling.
MA Duration - 2 Years
Fees - Rs 7,870 (1st year) 
Eligibility - Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject from a college/ university recognised by the VSU. 		 At least 40% marks in VSU PGCET + Counselling.
MSW Duration - 2 Years
Fees - Rs 7,870 (1st year) 
Eligibility - Candidates must have a BSW degree from a college/ university recognised by the VSU. 		 At least 40% marks in VSU PGCET + Counselling.
M.Ed Duration - 2 Years
Fees - Rs 14,045 (1st year) 
Eligibility - Candidates must have a B.Ed degree with 50% marks and 45% marks in UG or PG degree. 		 At least 40% marks in VSU PGCET + Counselling.
M.Com Duration - 2 Years Fees - Rs 9,395 (1st year) 
Eligibility - Candidates must have a B.Com degree from a college/ university recognised by the VSU. 		 At least 40% marks in VSU PGCET + Counselling.
M.P.Ed Duration - 2 Years
Fees - Rs 14,045 (1st year) 
Eligibility - Candidates must have a BPE or B.P.Ed degree from a college/ university recognised by the VSU. 		 At least 40% marks in VSU PGCET + Counselling.
Integrated B.Sc + M.Sc Duration - 5 Years
Fees - Rs 20,935/ year
Eligibility - Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a college recognised by VSU with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as main subjects. 		 Merit Basis. 
Integrated BBA + MBA Duration - 5 Years
Fees - Rs 20,935/ year
Eligibility - Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a college recognised by VSU. 		 Merit Basis. 
Integrated BFA Duration - 5 Years
Fees – Rs 20,935/ year
Eligibility - Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a college recognised by VSU.		 Merit Basis. 
Ph.D Duration - 3 Years
Fees - Rs 14,040 (1st year) 
Eligibility - Candidates must have a Master's degree in the concerned discipline from a college/ university recognised by the VSU with minimum 55% marks. 		 APR CET Score + Interview. 
M.Phil Duration - 2 Years
Fees - N/A
Eligibility - Candidates must have a Master's degree in the concerned discipline from a college/ university recognised by the VSU with minimum 55% marks. 		 APR CET Score + Interview.
MCA Duration - 3 Years
Fees - Rs 37,500(Total) 
Eligibility - Candidates must have a BCA degree from a college/university recognised by the VSU. 		 At least 40% marks in VSU PGCET + Counselling.

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Vikrama Simhapuri University Cut Off

Cut off Ranks for MBA and MCA programs is given below:

Specialization OC Boys OC Girls SC Boys SC Girls ST Boys ST Girls
MBA 13103 13103 58672 58672 17675 17675
MCA 28380 43952 37806 43952 28380 43952

Vikrama Simhapuri University Placements 

Vikrama Simhapuri University has a well active placement cell committed to professional progress of students of Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore. All the students of the University registered with the placement cell are provided placement assistance, counselling for employment and self/social entrepreneurship, instructions and training for development of desired skills essential for suitable job profile/ higher education. The placement cell helps the students in integrating the career issues within an academic environment for realising their best possible career path. 

  • Students of the Computer Science and MBA department have a great opportunity to get placed in some big companies. 
  • The highest package offered in the Computer Science Department was INR 7 LPA.
  • In the MBA department, INR 6 LPA was offered as the highest package and the lowest was INR 2.4 LPA.
  • Infosys, Wipro, HCL, Tech Mahindra, Accenture, COS are some of the top recruiters at VSU in recent times.

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Vikrama Simhapuri University FAQs

Ques. Does the Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore offer PhD programs? 

Ans. Yes, the Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore offers PhD programs in as many as 11 disciplines. In 2010, the university first started offering PhD programs in 6 disciplines. But now it offers PhD in 11 disciplines. 

Ques. Does the Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore offer integrated programs? 

Ans. Yes, the Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore offers integrated programs in mainly 3 disciplines. Those are, Integrated B.Sc + M.Sc, Integrated BBA + MBA and Integrated BFA. 

Ques. Does the Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore have any placement cell? 

Ans. Yes of course. The Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore has a well active placement cell. It helps the students in professional progress through counselling, placement assistance etc. 

Ques. How do foreign students apply to VSU?

Ans. Foreign students can apply to VSU without appearing for an entrance test. However, they should satisfy the eligibility criteria and must produce an appropriate ‘STUDENT VISA’ for the study duration at VSU.

Ques. Does VSU provide Scholarships?

Ans. VSU has designed a very economical fee structure for the student where the regular course students are given some government aid (scholarship). Only the self-financing courses do not provide government aid and the students have to pay the entire tuition fees.