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Vijaya Institute of Technology for Women (VITW), Vijayawada is a women-only autonomous engineering institute established in 2008 by the SRK Foundation. It is affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) Kakinada and is approved by AICTE. VITW holds autonomous status, meaning it sets its own examination papers and academic calendar while awarding JNTU Kakinada degrees.
VITW Vijayawada does not currently appear in the NIRF Engineering ranked list.
The institute is located at Enikepadu on National Highway 5, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The campus covers 4 acres with 17,824 sq.m of built-up area. Only female candidates are eligible for all programmes at VITW.
VITW offers the following programmes:
- B.Tech: 4 years in six branches (CSE, AI and Machine Learning, Data Science, IT, EEE, ECE), admitted through AP EAPCET via APSCHE counselling
- B.Tech (Lateral Entry): 3 years in five branches for diploma holders, admitted through AP ECET
- Diploma in CSE and ECE: 3 years, admitted through AP POLYCET
- MBA: 2 years, admitted through AP ICET via APSCHE counselling
The total B.Tech fee is INR 1,60,000 for four years, identical across all six branches. B.Tech Lateral Entry costs INR 1,20,000 for three years. Diploma programmes cost INR 75,000 for three years. MBA fees stand at INR 70,000 for two years.
Female engineering students at VITW are eligible for the AICTE PRAGATI scholarship of INR 50,000 per year in addition to AP state government and central government scholarship schemes.
VITW Vijayawada Admission Dates 2026
Admissions for the 2026-27 session are anchored by AP EAPCET for B.Tech and AP ICET for MBA, both conducted by APSCHE. B.Tech Phase 1 allotment is complete and Phase 2 counselling is awaited.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| AP EAPCET Exam | May 12 to May 15 and May 18, 2026 |
| AP EAPCET Phase 1 Registration | July 20 to August 1, 2026 |
| Certificate Verification | July 22 to August 2, 2026 |
| Web Options (Choice Filling) | July 25 to July 31, 2026 |
| Phase 1 Seat Allotment | August 9, 2026 |
| Phase 2 Counselling | To be announced at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in |
MBA admissions follow a separate timeline governed by AP ICET. The AP ICET 2026 result was declared on May 16, 2026, and APSCHE MBA counselling dates are to be announced. Diploma programme admissions are through AP POLYCET counselling.
| Course | Entrance Exam | Admission Route |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | AP EAPCET (Engineering) | APSCHE web counselling |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry | AP ECET | APSCHE lateral entry counselling |
| Diploma | AP POLYCET | APSCHE counselling |
| MBA | AP ICET | APSCHE web counselling |
VITW Vijayawada Courses and Fees
VITW Vijayawada offers fourteen programme options across B.Tech, B.Tech Lateral Entry, Diploma, and MBA. All six B.Tech branches carry an identical fee of INR 1,60,000 for four years, making branch choice a purely academic rather than financial decision.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (CSE) | 4 years | 10+2 with Maths, Physics, Chemistry, 45% aggregate, AP EAPCET; female only | INR 1,60,000 |
| B.Tech (AI and Machine Learning) | 4 years | 10+2 with Maths, Physics, Chemistry, 45% aggregate, AP EAPCET; female only | INR 1,60,000 |
| B.Tech (Data Science) | 4 years | 10+2 with Maths, Physics, Chemistry, 45% aggregate, AP EAPCET; female only | INR 1,60,000 |
| B.Tech (IT) | 4 years | 10+2 with Maths, Physics, Chemistry, 45% aggregate, AP EAPCET; female only | INR 1,60,000 |
| B.Tech (EEE) | 4 years | 10+2 with Maths, Physics, Chemistry, 45% aggregate, AP EAPCET; female only | INR 1,60,000 |
| B.Tech (ECE) | 4 years | 10+2 with Maths, Physics, Chemistry, 45% aggregate, AP EAPCET; female only | INR 1,60,000 |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry (all branches) | 3 years | Diploma in relevant Engineering branch, 45% marks, AP ECET; female only | INR 1,20,000 |
| Diploma in CSE | 3 years | 10th pass, AP POLYCET; female only | INR 75,000 |
| Diploma in ECE | 3 years | 10th pass, AP POLYCET; female only | INR 75,000 |
| MBA | 2 years | Any graduation, AP ICET; female only | INR 70,000 |
The CSE, AI and Machine Learning, and Data Science branches are particularly prominent at VITW, reflecting the demand-led shift in student preference for computing streams. B.Tech Lateral Entry is available in CSE, AI and Machine Learning, IT, EEE, and ECE branches.
VITW Vijayawada Admission Process
VITW is a women-only institution. All applicants must be female. Admission follows APSCHE state counselling except for management quota seats which are filled directly by the institute.
B.Tech Admission
B.Tech at VITW admits female candidates who have completed 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry or Computer Science and hold a valid AP EAPCET rank.
- Minimum 45% aggregate in 10+2 (40% for SC/ST categories)
- Valid AP EAPCET Engineering rank required for APSCHE web counselling registration
- 85% of seats are state quota for Andhra Pradesh domicile candidates. 15% are All India quota open to candidates from all states.
- Category B (management quota) seats are filled directly by VITW. Contact the admissions office for management quota eligibility.
- Web options (college and branch preference) are filled at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Seat allotment is done in multiple counselling phases.
B.Tech Lateral Entry Admission
Female diploma holders in relevant engineering branches can seek direct second-year B.Tech admission at VITW through AP ECET rank and APSCHE lateral entry counselling.
- Diploma in Engineering in a relevant branch with minimum 45% marks
- Valid AP ECET rank required for APSCHE lateral entry counselling
MBA Admission
MBA at VITW admits female graduates from any discipline who hold a valid AP ICET rank through APSCHE MBA counselling.
- Any graduation degree with minimum 50% aggregate
- Valid AP ICET rank required for APSCHE MBA counselling registration
Diploma Admission
Diploma in CSE and ECE at VITW admits female candidates through AP POLYCET rank and APSCHE Polytechnic counselling. Eligibility is 10th standard pass from a recognised board.
VITW Vijayawada Scholarships
Female students at VITW Vijayawada can benefit from dedicated women-in-engineering scholarships in addition to AP state and central government schemes.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| PRAGATI Scholarship (AICTE) | Female engineering students, family income below INR 8,00,000 | INR 50,000 per year |
| AP Government Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | SC or ST category, family income below INR 2,50,000 | Full fee reimbursement via apepass.apcfss.in |
| AP BC Welfare Scholarship | BC, EBC, and Minority students | Tuition fee reimbursement via apepass.apcfss.in |
| Central Sector Scholarship (MHRD) | Top-performing students, family income below INR 8,00,000 | As per government norms via scholarships.gov.in |
The AICTE PRAGATI scholarship is exclusive to female engineering students and is especially relevant at VITW given its women-only mandate. State scholarship applications go through the apepass.apcfss.in portal.
VITW Vijayawada Campus and Infrastructure
VITW Vijayawada is located at Enikepadu on National Highway 5, Vijayawada, on the banks of river Krishna. The campus covers 4 acres with 17,824 sq.m of built-up area, accommodating teaching blocks, laboratories, and administrative facilities within a compact single-campus layout.
As an autonomous JNTU Kakinada-affiliated institute, VITW sets its own examination papers and academic calendar. Students graduate with JNTU Kakinada B.Tech degrees, which hold the same credential weight as any JNTUK-affiliated college in Andhra Pradesh.
VITW Vijayawada vs Bapatla Women Engineering College vs RVR and JC College of Engineering
Female aspirants shortlisting engineering colleges in the Krishna-Guntur belt of Andhra Pradesh often consider VITW Vijayawada alongside Bapatla Women Engineering College (BWEC) and RVR and JC College of Engineering, Guntur. All three are JNTUK-affiliated and AICTE approved.
| Parameter | VITW Vijayawada | Bapatla Women Engineering College | RVR and JC College of Engineering |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Enikepadu, Vijayawada | Bapatla, Guntur district | Chowdavaram, Guntur |
| Gender | Women only | Women only | Co-educational |
| Affiliation | JNTU Kakinada (Autonomous) | JNTU Kakinada | JNTU Kakinada (Autonomous) |
| B.Tech Fee (4 years) | INR 1,60,000 | Check institution | Check institution |
| MBA | Yes (INR 70,000) | No | Yes |
| Admission Route | AP EAPCET, APSCHE counselling | AP EAPCET, APSCHE counselling | AP EAPCET, APSCHE counselling |
VITW Vijayawada and Bapatla Women Engineering College both serve the women-only aspirant pool seeking a focused environment. VITW offers the additional advantage of an MBA programme and a Vijayawada city location with easier access to corporate and IT sector internship and placement opportunities. RVR and JC College of Engineering provides a co-educational environment with a broader alumni network, which may be a consideration for students weighing peer exposure.
VITW Vijayawada FAQs
Ques. Is VITW Vijayawada a women-only college?
Ans. Yes. VITW Vijayawada is exclusively for female candidates. Only women can apply for B.Tech, lateral entry B.Tech, Diploma, and MBA programmes at this institute.
Ques. What is the total B.Tech fee at VITW Vijayawada?
Ans. The total B.Tech fee at VITW Vijayawada is INR 1,60,000 for four years across all six branches. All branches (CSE, AI and ML, Data Science, IT, EEE, ECE) carry the same fee.
Ques. What entrance exam is required for B.Tech at VITW?
Ans. B.Tech admission at VITW Vijayawada requires a valid AP EAPCET Engineering rank. Seat allotment is through APSCHE web counselling at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Eligibility requires 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry and minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST). Only female candidates are eligible.
Ques. Can students from outside Andhra Pradesh apply to VITW?
Ans. Yes. 15% of B.Tech seats fall under the All India quota, open to female candidates from all states. The remaining 85% state quota seats are for Andhra Pradesh domicile candidates.
Ques. What is the PRAGATI scholarship and does VITW qualify?
Ans. PRAGATI is an AICTE scholarship of INR 50,000 per year for female engineering students from families with annual income below INR 8,00,000. VITW Vijayawada is AICTE approved, and female B.Tech students are eligible to apply through the AICTE portal.
Ques. Does VITW Vijayawada offer lateral entry B.Tech?
Ans. Yes. Female diploma holders in relevant engineering branches can apply for lateral entry to the second year of B.Tech through AP ECET rank and APSCHE lateral entry counselling. The total fee for the three-year lateral entry B.Tech is INR 1,20,000.
Ques. What is the MBA fee at VITW Vijayawada?
Ans. MBA at VITW Vijayawada costs INR 70,000 for the two-year programme. Admission is through AP ICET rank and APSCHE MBA counselling. Only female candidates are eligible.
Ques. Is VITW Vijayawada autonomous?
Ans. Yes. VITW Vijayawada holds autonomous status under JNTU Kakinada. As an autonomous institution, it sets its own examination papers and academic calendar. Degrees are awarded under JNTU Kakinada affiliation and carry the same credential weight as any JNTUK-affiliated college.
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