Admission to Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha Engineering College is through the EAMCET examination. The college charges an annual fee of 72,000 INR but with government reimbursement, students often pay between 26,000 and 30,000 INR. There is also a 1,000 INR semester fee for end exams. Some programs cost 1.2 lakh INR annually. Hostel facilities are provided for girls, and educational loans are available through Syndicate Bank. The faculty is highly qualified, mostly holding PhDs and MTech degrees, and are known for their approachable teaching style, particularly in electronics.
The college boasts good learning facilities, including Siemens excellence centers and incubation centers. A strong placement cell operates from the second year, focusing on communication skills, aptitude, and mock interviews. Placements begin in the sixth semester with over 20 companies like TCS, Wipro, and Cognizant visiting. About 60% of students secure jobs with average packages of 4 lakh INR, and the highest package reaching 32 lakh INR. Although formal internships are not provided, students are encouraged to find opportunities independently, with companies like Siemens and Accenture offering internships with stipends between 15,000 to 30,000 INR.
Scholarships are available based on merit, caste, and academic performance, with the Siddhartha Sahaaya scholarship providing around ?20,000 annually. Exceptional performers can receive up to ?30,000. The Andhra Pradesh government offers special scholarships for SC-ST students and reimburses EAMCET quota fees in four terms. Fees for the convener quota are ?66,200, while management quota fees exceed ?1 lakh. For some courses, total yearly costs can reach up to ?4 lakhs, including hostel fees.
Scholarships may cover up to 25% of costs based on merit and external exam performance.
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