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Dual Degree Public Services

Merit Scholarships

Dual Degree [B. A. – Public Services], [M. A. – Public Services] (with integrated coaching for UPSC)

 
Start Period: Academic Year 2023-24

Eligibility:

  • • Age Limit: Candidates whose date of birth falls on or after 1st July 2003 are eligible to apply for UG admission 2023
  • • Resident Indian National who has had regular full time and formal education.
  • • A Pass in XII State Board examination or equivalent with a minimum of 60% aggregate.
  • • Students from Jammu and Kashmir and North Eastern States of India should have an aggregate of 50% in the Class XII examinations.
  • • Students belonging to the SC/ST Community should have an aggregate of 50% in the Class XII examinations.
  • • Students from any stream of study in class XII can join this course.

About the Programme: The programme is designed for students, who would like to serve the nation through various administrative services. It offers a dual degree of B.A. in Public Services and M.A. in Public Services, giving learners an opportunity to decide when they want to take the UPSC exam. Primarily, this programme caters to students who are interested in the field of social sciences. Here, the students have the advantage of choosing their programme-course according to their area of interest. Apart from enabling them to pursue academic research in public services, this course will also train them for competitive public service commission examinations.

Programme Duration: 5 years

Admission Procedure: The candidate must qualify the written test.

Career Prospect: A course in B.A. Public services gives an opportunity to develop required knowledge and competitive aptitude for qualifying public service commission examinations and careers in governance, policy making and academics.

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VIT-APUniversity STARS Programme 4th Batch Inaugural

Dr. Sekar Viswanathan inaugurated 4th Batch of STARS Programme and issued free laptops to STAR students on Thursday at VIT AP University, Amaravati.

STARS (Support The Advancement of Rural Students) aims to provide opportunities to underprivileged rural students to pursue quality higher education. The scheme is implemented in thirteen Districts of Andhra Pradesh.

Through this scheme, since the academic year 2017-18 , one male and one female students from Government Junior Colleges located in the rural areas in each district is selected and offered complete Free Education inclusive of Hostel Facilities to pursue their education at VIT -AP. Hence every year, 26 students from 13 districts are benefited under the exclusive VIT-AP STARS scheme.

Dr.Sekar Viswanathan, Vice president VIT AP University in his address drew emphasis on hard work and exhorted the students to focus on their education to be the firsts in their chosen areas. By utilising the opportunities on campus, one can learn foreign languages like French, Spanish andGerman. He also encouraged the students to utilize these opportunities by active participation in clubs and chapters to make best their careers and live a balanced life. It is the quality of education, the presence of good faculty, the right ambience and eco system that enables students to unleash their creativity and genius and VIT AP has an impressive record on this score. He reiterated the Kothari Commission statement that “The destiny of the country is shaped in the classrooms”

Dr. S.V.Kota Reddy, Vice chancellor, VIT AP University said that STARS (Support The Advancement of Rural Students) aims to provide opportunities to under privileged rural students to pursue quality higher education.He firmly believes that Education is for emancipation, enlightenment, empowerment, employment and empathy. He stressed on four pillars of learning as enunciated in 1996 UNESCO commission on education Learning to know (Knowledge), Learning to do(Skills), Learning to be (Personality), Learning to live together (understanding, appreciation of independence).

Dr.C.L.V Sivakumar , Registrar, VIT-AP spoke about the legacy of the STAR scheme and its impact on rural education . He mentioned that we believe in creating an atmosphere which encourages innovation, generates new ideas and nurtures the talent of the young minds . He drew attention to novel concepts in teaching learning like Engineering Clinics and encouraged students to actively participate and benefit from this learning environment.
Dr.R. Thahiya Afzal , Asst. Director, Admissions, students, staff and faculty were present on this occasion.

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VIT-AP University Conducts International Conference on Applications of Fluid Dynamics (ICAFD)

The Amaravati-based VIT AP University, recently held a three-day online International Conference on Applications of Fluid Dynamics. This ICAFD-2020 meeting was the fifth in a series of International Conferences that aimed to establish a leading international forum that brings together Scientist, Engineers and Industrial experts to present the latest advances and inventions in the fields of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics and explore path-breaking advancements and problems in order to choose alternative paths.

ICAFD 2020 invited resource persons from countries such as USA, Australia, UAE, Singapore and South Africa and from reputed Universities such as IIT, NIT, VIT and Central University from India. The conference was the result of a long collaborative effort between the School of Mechanical Engineering, VIT-AP University and the Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Out of the total 175 participants, 100 presented their research papers among which 25 were from the USA, Canada, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Malaysia, UAE, Singapore, West Indies, Australia and the rest of the papers were from different states of India which included IIT’s, NIT’s, Central Universities, etc.

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Human Rights Day Celebration at VIT-AP School of Law (VSL)

Human Rights Day celebrated at VIT-AP School of Law to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly in 10 December 1948. The program was co-hosted by the Centre for Human Security Studies a Think Tank on Human Security in India, which is situated at Hyderabad. Sri. Gautam Sawang, IPS, Director General of Andhra Pradesh Police graced the occasion as a Chief Guest

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HISTORY OF AIR POLLUTION: EVENTS AND EPISODES

The CHY1001 ‘Environmental Studies’ course is designed as a series of invited guest lectures along with project work. These lectures are focused on growing students’ awareness to the environment, understanding the fundamentals of our ecosystem, and ultimately towards finding the solutions of current environmental issues. Our seventh invited online lecture for the Fall 2020-21 semester was on ‘History of Air Pollution: Events and Episodes’, held with MS-Teams live event, where approximately 400 students participated.
The guest speaker, Dr. K. V. George, started his lecture explaining why our mother earth is considered as a closed system, and the importance of protecting its elements such as the atmosphere. He described the gradual exploitation of resources during the development of human civilization. Focusing on coal usage and other recourses, he explained how these exploitations are directly connected to the pollution of atmosphere. Air pollution episodes such as London Fog, Smog-Los Angeles have been reviewed. Examples of accidents such as Bhopal gas leak and Visakhapatnam styrene gas leak, and petroleum/LPG based air pollution such as Delhi smog were discussed. After the lecture, several questions and doubts have been asked by students, and Dr. George cleared them up in an extremely simple way.
Dr. Sabeel M Basheer, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry coordinated the online lecture along with all other chemistry faculty members. Dr. Anubendu Adhikary, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry chaired the session and invited the gathering, and Dr. Soumyakanta Prusty, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry delivered vote of thanks and the online webinar lecture was concluded.

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Role of pesticides in Integrated Pest Management for sustainable agriculture

The CHY1001 Environmental Studies course is designed as a series of invited guest lectures along with project work offered for the undergraduate students of VIT-AP University. The fifth invited online guest lecture for the Fall 2020-21 semester was held with MS-Teams Live Event on 17th November 2020 during 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm, in which about 400 students were participated.
The invited guest speaker Dr Sumitra Arora in her lecture on “Role of pesticides in integrated pest management for sustainable agriculture” explained about the importance of pesticides in the agricultural field. She discussed different types of pests and pesticides in detail. She also discussed the advantages and disadvantages by the unscientific uses of pesticides by citing the real-life examples. Dr Arora further enriched the understandings by explaining the answers for the doubts and questions raised by the enthusiastically attended students.
Dr Sabeel M Basheer, Assistant Professor of Chemistry coordinated the online lecture along with all other chemistry faculty members. Dr Tufan Ghosh, Assistant Professor of the Chemistry chaired the session and Dr Soumyakanta Prusty, Assistant Professor of Chemistry delivered the vote of thanks and the online webinar lecture was concluded.

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Water and Wastewater Treatment -Traditional and Modern Methods

The CHY1001 Environmental Studies course is designed as a series of invited guest lectures along with project work and offered for the undergraduate students of VIT-AP university. The third invited online guest lecture for the Fall 2020-21 semester was held with MS-Teams Live Event on 03rd November 2020 during 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm in which about 400 students were participated.
The invited guest speaker Dr Harikumar in his lecture on “Sustainable technologies in drinking water treatment” explained traditional and modern methods with process steps for the water treatments. He also discussed the major water quality issues faced by the urban and rural areas and extended his lecture about medicinal plants for bioremediation, wetland restoration (with an operating constructed plant), green infrastructure, case studies, etc. Dr Harikumar further enriched the understandings by explaining the answers for the doubts and questions raised by the enthusiastically attended students.
Dr Sabeel M Basheer, Assistant Professor of Chemistry coordinated the online lecture along with all other chemistry faculty members. Dr Tufan Ghosh, Assistant Professor of the Chemistry was chair the session and Dr Soumyakanta Prusty, Assistant Professor of Chemistry delivered the vote of thanks and the online webinar lecture was concluded.

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B.Tech. CSE -(Computer Science and Engineering)

About the Programme

The Computer Science and Engineering programme at VIT-AP is a unique blend of hardware and software, allowing students to gain knowledge about the concepts that enable many of today’s fundamental technologies, including Wireless Communication and the Internet of Things.

The initial level courses provide students with a core foundation in programming, mathematical reasoning, physics, and circuit design. The latter part blends fundamentals in computer science including software engineering, database management system, computer networks, operating systems, and computer architecture with fundamentals in electrical engineering including digital logic design and embedded systems.

Elective courses allow students to specialize in advanced areas of computer science. In this programme, you will gain hands-on experience in the theory and application of computing, as well as practical experience through Engineering Clinics, Capstone Project, and Internship. Students pursuing computer science courses will acquire knowledge of the design, implementation, and management of information systems of both hardware and software. You will, further, learn to use computing and information technology to help solve existing and potential real-world problems that we face in business, science, and society.

 

Eligibility

Nationality
  • The applicant should be a Resident / Non-Resident Indian National / PIO / OCI.
  • NRI applicants can directly apply under ‘NRI Category’ through NRI application form. (https://vit.ac.in/admissions/international/overview)
  • Foreign applicants who studied/studying abroad can apply directly through the International application form.(Will be available shortly)
Age Limit
  • Applicants whose date of birth falls on or after 1st July 2002 are eligible to apply for Engineering admission 2024.
  • The date of birth as recorded in the High School / SSC / X Certificate will be considered authentic.
  • Applicants should produce this certificate in original as proof of their age at the time of counseling/admission, failing which their candidacy for admission will be disqualified.

 

Application Process

 

Fee

FEE STRUCTURE

Tuition Fees (Per Annum)INR 1,95,000 *
Caution Deposit (Refundable) INR 3,000
Total fees to be paid for first yearINR 1,98,000

(*after concession)

 

Key Features

  • 1. One of the largest departments in terms of number of faculty and students
  • 2. Best-in-class infrastructure and faculty profile.
  • 3. Curriculum is designed to facilitate students to pursue higher education in India and abroad.

 

Career Prospectus

Students can either opt for higher studies and carry out research or find a job after the successful completion of B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering.
In today’s world, a career in the IT industry is considered to be lucrative because of its high paid jobs and challenging as it offers a competitive environment for career advancement. There are ample opportunities in the areas of database management, data analytics, embedded systems, IoT, computer hardware/software implementation, and maintenance, gaming, web designing, and other related domains.

Students can work in various sectors including public and private as programmers, software developers, data analysts, software and system engineers, system analysts, web designers, website developers, mobile application developers, etc to name a few.

 

Design Your Own Degree (DYOD)

Specialization

Minors

Double Major

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

VLSI

Electronics & Communication Engineering

Data Analytics

Image and Video Processing

Mechanical Engineering

Cyber Security

Embedded Systems

Applied Science

Edge Computing

Internet of Things (IoT)

Business Management

Software Engineering

Electronics & Comm. Engineering

Economics

Geo Informatics

Electric Vehicle Technology

Digital Humanities

Blockchain

Digital Manufacturing

Media and Communication

Automotive Design

Robotics

Mechanical Engineering

FinTech

Digital Marketing

Econometrics

Performing Arts

Computational Mathematics

Corporate Law

 

Know Your Opportunity

The career opportunities include Database Designers, System Analysts, Web Developers, Application Developers, Software Engineers, Full Stack Developer, Data Analytics, Data Scientist, Business Analyst/Business Intelligence Analyst, Information Security Analyst, Technical Risk Analyst, Cloud Computing Professionals, UI/UX Designer etc.,

 

Programme Outcomes

After successful completion of the program a student is expected to have abilities to:

PO1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PO2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

PO3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PO4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.

PO5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.

PO6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues, and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.

PO7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.

PO8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.

PO9. Individual and teamwork: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

PO10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

PO11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

PO12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

 

Programme Educational Objectives

The main educational objectives of the B.Tech.–CSE programme are to:

PEO1: prepare students with good scientific and engineering knowledge to analyse, design and create products, and provide solutions to problems in Computer Science and Engineering.

PEO2: inculcate in students professional approach, effective communication skills, teamwork, multidisciplinary approach, and an ability to relate engineering issues to broader social context and to acquire professional excellence in national and multinational organizations.

PEO3: prepare students to be aware of excellence, leadership, code of ethics, guidelines and lifelong learning needed for successful professional career by providing them with an excellent academic environment.

PEO4: provide engineering insights to problem solving to succeed in technical professions through precise education and to prepare students to excel in master’s programmes and research.

 

Programme Specific Outcome

After successful completion of the program a student is expected to have specific abilities to:

PSO1: apply basic principles and practices of computing grounded in mathematics and science to successfully develop a solution to real-world problems in computer science and engineering with software related projects as per the appropriate software life cycle model and to meet customer business objective(s).

PSO2: demonstrate an ability to use techniques, skills, and modern computing tools to implement and organize computing works under given constraints using parallel computing, cloud computing, and other allied areas.

PSO3: exhibit knowledge of current pedagogical techniques, contemporary trends in technology, hands-on laboratory experiences as received from the academic experience here and/or productively engage in research.

 

FAQs

1. Is there any International Opportunities available for the CSE Core students ?
A. Yes, The International Relations Cell of VIT-AP University have a partnership agreement exclusively with foreign universities. The scope of the agreements would in general be faculty and student exchange, joint research collaboration and conference organization, short term courses/workshops/seminars.

2. Can I get an option to specialize in a domain after taking up the major as CSE Core?
A. We have several core courses in the curriculum for the students and apart from that there is a flexibility given to the core students to take up the elective courses to specialize in their desired domain.

 

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Contact Us

Dr. G.Muneeswari
Professor & HOD
Department of Data Science and Engineering
VIT-AP University, Amaravathi, Andra Pradesh

hod.dse@vitap.ac.in

 
 

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INTRODUCTION ON AIR POLLUTION

The CHY1001 ‘Environmental Studies’ course is designed as a series of invited guest lectures along with project work. These lectures are focused on growing students’ awareness to the environment, understanding the fundamentals of our ecosystem, and ultimately towards finding the solutions of current environmental issues. Our sixth invited online lecture for the Fall 2020-21 semester was on ‘Introduction on Air Pollution’, held with MS-Teams live event, where approximately 400 students participated.
The guest speaker, Dr. K. V. George, started his lecture with the history of earth’s atmosphere followed by a discussion on various components of air and their crucial role on earth’s climate. Through the help of Hadley cell, Ferrel cell and Polar cell, the unequal heat retention by the earth surface was explained in a detailed yet uncomplicated way. He described the role of air-composition in formation of vegetative land and deserts on our planet and their location pattern. After the lecture, several questions and doubts have been asked by students, and Dr. George cleared them up in an extremely simple way.
Dr. Sabeel M Basheer, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry coordinated the online lecture along with all other chemistry faculty members. Dr. Anubendu Adhikary, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry chaired the session and invited the gathering, and Dr. Soumyakanta Prusty, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry delivered vote of thanks and the online webinar lecture was concluded.