Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology, and Research, Guntur - associated department

Among GITAM and Vignan, the former is a better option. GITAM is far better than any private college in Andhra Pradesh. The course fee is high but the quality of education and the culture on campus make up for it. Along with theoretical knowledge, you will get to learn the practical aspects of each subject. 

The placement record for the institute is great. In 2021, the highest CTC offered in the placement drive was 19 LPA. 

If you are interested in CSE and have a flair for coding then GITAM will be the better option. 

My sister studied at Vignan University. It was not the best experience for my sister but it may be different for you.

• Vignan University has a high course fee. For a 4-year long B.Tech, you will have to pay around 9 lakhs in total. The university charges nearly 2 lakhs per annum without hostel accommodations. 
• The faculty base is good. Most of the faculty are graduates from NIT or IIT. 
• Placement record of the institute is not that great. From my sister’s batch, only 400 students out of 1200 got placements. The remaining 66% graduated without any placement offers. 

The environment of the institute is not that good. There is caste-based politics on campus. If you have other better options, then you should go for them, instead of VIgnana University. 

Hearing about Vignan University from one of my friends. I can say that his overall experience there was not that good. Here are some of the reasons why:

• The students aren’t treated well and caste discrimination is everywhere around the campus. 
• Many students have witnessed that the chairman of the college himself is into such practices. 
• There are strict rules that have to be followed by the students. 
• If the students fail to attend the class during the study hours, their attendance will be cut without any prior notice. 
• No extracurricular activities take place in the college.
• Sometimes students get indulged in bad habits such as gamblings. 
• The college will keep on charging high amounts in the form of fees and they charge different amounts from different students. 
• The placement opportunities are also not good.

Thus, it is advised that don’t choose this college as it will only waste your valuable time and money. Keep looking at other colleges which are better than Vignan University. 

There is a uniform code for not only girls but also for boys. It is compulsory to wear and the college has some spare days when you are allowed to wear casuals i.e. Wednesdays and Saturdays. 

Boys can wear t-shirts with polo collars as round neck t-shirts are prohibited. For girls, Indian wear is a must and should be followed. 

Moreover, the students of final year aren’t restricted with the dress codes, they can wear casuals every day.

Some of my friends are students at Vignan University. According to them, it was quite satisfying, the overall performance of this institute. They mentioned some facts about the college, which might give you a clear idea about it.

• The main attraction of colleges is their infrastructure, as it is quite good. 
• Moreover, the seminar halls are well constructed and the hostels are well maintained and hygienic. 
• This university enrolls the students in both Management and Technical courses. 
• Moreover, the timings of both the programs are different. 
• The college for both the programs begins at the same time i.e. 8 AM. 
• For the students of management, their classes end at 1 PM and for B.Tech students, the classes end at around 3:30 PM.
• The lecturers are also quite cooperative and are good to the students. Also, they are available for students at least 3 to 4 times a week. 
• Moreover, the students aren’t restricted to do anything outside the classroom, they are free to sit on the campus near the beautiful nature. 
• The most appreciated thing in hostels is the mess, the food is so delicious than any other colleges’ mess. 
• The food quality and quantity is really good, like the IITs. The food definitely won't disappoint you. 

A total number of 1540 students got placed this year in prominent companies such as CS, Concentrix, FACE, Westline, Aliens Group, CTS, Infosys, Teleperformance. 

Finally it can be said that the college is suitable for students who are eager to learn and build themselves up. Recently, this college constructed a research hall for 110 crores and that was quite helpful for all of the students involved in research work. 

One of my friends did an MBA from Vignan University. According to her, an MBA from any institute brings in opportunities and growth only if it interests you.

• Firstly, try to contribute more, learn more, grow more - keeping in mind your ultimate goal. Only then can you get a chance to get selected in any other Institute too. 
• You will get placement opportunities in all of the colleges in India. 
• Getting placed with well-known companies matters because it defines you as a professional competitor where you appear with your unique skill sets. 
• MBA helps you in defining, extracting, and elaborating your position as a manager and administrator. So it is recommended that you aim for the top IIMs or Top B-Schools. 
• These 2 years are important, and spending it at just any random institution just because they have an MBA, will not do you good in the future. 

Here’s providing the placement details of MBA at Vignan University -

An excellent MBA will bring in communication, intellect, and networking, it will change your personality which can be done only by established premier institutions.

Vignan University, by all means, is better than VVIT. Here are some of the reasons why. 

• The faculty of the institute is cooperative. There are also upgraded lab amenities and research facilities. 
• The hostels are well maintained with the provision of hygienic food facilities. 
• The library, generally called Dr. Nandamuri Taraka Ramarao Library, has good collections of significant books. 
• The campus has good sports facilities. The admin blocks are well kept, with centralized air conditioning and upgraded lab facilities. 
• The main cultural event, called Mahotsav, is conducted every year. Besides, there are other events organized usually once every 2 to 3 months. 
• The college timings extend from 8 A.M to 3.30 P.M for B.Tech students. The timings, however, are different in the case of MBA and M.Tech students. 
• You need to keep 75% attendance. However, it can drop to 65% in case of medical emergencies. But, if it declines less than 65%, you can face detainment. 
• The placements of the institute are good for the CSE or IT streams and Management courses. Students receive an average CTC of 3.5 LPA. You can join NCC, NSS, SAC, and the Entrepreneurial Cell. 
• The infrastructure of the institute is quite good. There are wifi facilities, seminar halls with upgraded technologies. 

Hence, Vignan is definitely several steps ahead of VVIT. 

One of my brothers had appeared for the examination at Vignan University. Here are some things I got to know from him about the marks required to get a seat at Vignan University.

• To get admission at Vignan University, you must have at least 60% marks in the V-SAT/EAMCET/JEE. However it will only ensure a seat in the college, but not the preferred branch. 
• As at this percentage, you will face limitations to choose their preferred branch. 
• If you score good then the university may offer you the most popular and in-demand branch i.e. ECE and CSE. 
• If the marks are less, then the seats may be provided to the higher scorer which in result makes your stream choice limited. 
• Thus, if you want your choice of branch, then you are supposed to score more marks in V-SAT/EAMCET/JEE. 
• Once score higher marks then the students can choose their desired branch at the counseling round. 

Furthermore, there are other ways to get your seat for the desired branch and that is the Management quota. The management quota/category-B can help you with getting a preferred branch but it costs more than the normal fees. 

It does have a reimbursement option if you have a good EAMCET rank, only then will you be given the opportunity to avail it. My cousin was allowed fee reimbursement. This is how it works:

Also, if you're bright enough and are among the top 5% in your department, then you will be granted an opportunity to avail scholarship from the university as well. Keep yourself updated by checking the official website, to know the changes in fee reimbursement and the scholarship granting Processes.