Vikrama Simhapuri University

Vikrama Simhapuri University

A public state university, Vikrama Simhapuri University (VSU) offers PG, integrated master's, and doctoral programs in a range of disciplines through its three constituent colleges. Selection of the courses include BFA, diploma, M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., M.Ed., M.P.Ed., MSW, Integrated M.Sc., MBA, and Ph.D. programs.

In order to be admitted to graduate programs, students must take the VSU PGCET entrance exam. The counseling process is the sole step before the final selection. Based on their results in the previous exam, students are admitted to the integrated programs.In order to be admitted to the Ph.D. program, candidates must pass the APRCET and then be interviewed. The application form can be completed online and then submitted personal or by mail to the university office.

A specialized placement unit at university works to place students in prestigious international corporations. Through job and entrepreneurial coaching, the university helps students find work. University has created a fairly affordable tuition structure, with some government assistance (scholarships) available to normal course students. 

Highlights of University

Established in	2008
University Type	State University
Affiliations	UGC
Courses Offered	UG, PG, Diploma, M.Phil and Ph.D.
Basic Admission Criteria	MA, M.Sc, M.Com, M.Ed, M.P.Ed, MSW: VSUPGCET Integrated M.Sc/ MBA/ BFA/ Diploma: Merit-Based M.Phil/ Ph.D.: APRCET+Interview
Application Mode	Online followed by submission through post or personal
Counselling	Yes (University-Based)
Reservation	Yes
Main Campus Area	87 acres
Official Website	https://vsu.ac.in/

Courses at University

Courses	Eligibility	Selection Criteria	Fees	Duration
M.Sc	Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject from a recognized college/ university by the VSU	At least 40% marks in VSU PGCET + Counselling.	Rs 11,350 (1st year)	2 Years
MBA	BBA degree from a college/university recognised by the VSU	At least 40% marks in VSU PGCET + Counselling.	Rs 20,000	2 Years
MA	Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject from a recognized college/ university by the VSU	At least 40% marks in VSU PGCET + Counselling	Rs 7,870 (1st year)	2 Years
MSW	Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject from a recognized college/ university by the VSU	At least 40% marks in VSU PGCET + Counselling.	Rs 7,870 (1st year)	2 Years
M.Ed.	B.Ed degree with 50% marks and 45% marks in UG or PG degree	At least 40% marks in VSU PGCET + Counselling	Rs 14,045 (1st year)	2 Years
M.Com	B.Com degree from a college/ university recognised by the VSU	At least 40% marks in VSU PGCET + Counselling.	Rs 9,395 (1st year)	2 Years
M.P.Ed.	BPE or B.P.Ed degree from a college/ university recognised by the VSU	At least 40% marks in VSU PGCET + Counselling	Rs 14,045 (1st year)	2 Years
Integrated B.Sc + M.Sc	12th with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as main subjects	Merit Basis.	Rs 20,935/ year	5 Years
Integrated BBA + MBA	12th from a college recognised by VSU	Merit Basis.	Rs 20,935/ year	5 Years
Integrated BFA	12th from a college recognised by VSU	Merit Basis.	Rs 20,935/ year	5 Years
Ph.D.	Master's degree in the concerned discipline with minimum 55% marks	APR CET Score + Interview	Rs 14,040 (1st year)	3 Years
M.Phil	Master's degree in the concerned discipline with minimum 55% marks	APR CET Score + Interview	NA	2 Years
MCA	BCA degree from a college/university recognised by the VSU	At least 40% marks in VSU PGCET + Counselling.	Rs 37,500(Total)	3 Years

University Cutoff

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

Placements to University

The placement unit at University, Nellore, is actively involved in helping students advance their careers. The university offers placement help, counseling for employment and social entrepreneurship, instruction and training for the development of desired skills necessary for a suitable work profile or higher education, and training for all of its registered placement cell students. In order to help students realize their ideal professional path, the placement cell assists them in integrating career challenges into an academic setting. 

• There is great opportunity for students in the MBA and computer science departments to be hired by major corporations.
• The Department of Computer Science offered packages up to INR 7 LPA.
• The highest package offered by the MBA department was INR 6 LPA, while the lowest package was INR 2.4 LPA.
• Some of the main employers at VSU in recent years have included Infosys, Wipro, HCL, Tech Mahindra, Accenture, and COS.