Velaga Nageswara Rao College of Engineering, Ponnur

Velaga Nageswara Rao College of Engineering, popularly known as VNRCE, was established in the year 2008 at Ponnur, Andhra Pradesh. The college has its sprawling campus of 11. 25 acres in a picturesque location. In this short span of time, VNRCE has carved a niche for itself in the field of technical education.

AICTE-approved, the college offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the field of Engineering and Management. VNRCE has a total enrolment of 560 students and a faculty strength of 167. This ensures a very healthy student-faculty ratio, which guarantees personalised attention and quality education.

Velaga Nageswara Rao College of Engineering is affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTUK), Kakinada . Velaga Nageswara Rao College of Engineering is well facilitated in all respects with modern amenities to help students in their academic and personal growth. The library has a fully equipped treasure trove of books and publications, which act as the knowledge hub of the campus.

State-of-the-art laboratories provide hands-on learning experiences in diverse disciplines. The VNRCE has been making a constant effort towards working for holistic development. In the field of sports and games, there exists a playground with sports facilities and a gymnasium that inspires students to inculcate the habit of a healthy balance between academic regimen and physical fitness.

Events and seminars are hosted in the auditorium of the college campus. It offers a very vibrant campus culture. For more convenient living for outstation students, VNRCE has separate boys' and girls' hostel arrangements that are comfortable to live in. A cafeteria on campus and a health centre take care of the daily needs and well-being of the students.

VNRCE offers a total portfolio of 20 courses at 4 degree levels: B. Tech, M. Tech, MBA, and Diploma programmes. The academic portfolio of the institution consists of conventional and emerging fields, and it has concentrated on full-time programmes. Some of the salient courses are B.

Tech in Computer Science and Engineering , Electronics and Communication Engineering, and the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning that has recently been inducted. The institute simultaneously provides specialised M. Tech programmes in VLSI and Embedded Systems, Power Electronics and Drives, and Structural Engineering.

An MBA and other Diploma courses available at VNRCE cater to different educational aspirations and industry demands. Course Name Total Number of Seats B. Tech Computer Science and Engineering 120 B. Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering 120 MBA 180 Diploma in Computer Engineering 180 B. Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 60 Admission to VNRCE is mostly through merit.

Andhra Pradesh Engineering Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test, AP EAMCET, is the main entrance test basis for admission to its B. Tech programme. This is a state-level aptitude test taken separately for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The college may further consider national-level entrance exams or conduct admission tests at its discretion for postgraduate courses.

The effort and commitment of VNRCE to quality education and skills relevant to the industry have taken the careers of many an alumna to make contributions in various sectors of the economy.