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Top Engineering Colleges in Visakhapatnam 2025

Engineering has steered human development and innovation in the present generation. It is the creative application of science and mathematics by which the properties of matter and the sources of energy in nature are made useful to people. It is quite different from science. Basically, it is the art of bringing technical theory and its practical application together to give to the world constructions like bridges, roads and dams.

This is a stream of education which involves the applications to create, design, develop and maintain innovations like various machines, software, structures and other scientific systems and processes. Within the broad discipline of engineering, there are various sub-disciplines and branches which students can enrol in for specialization.   

Engineering as a profession involves career jobs and activities from large collaborative projects to small individual ones. Engineering has interconnections with society, culture and human behaviour. Today every product that is produced is an outcome of engineering. The developments in engineering field also influences the environment, society and the economy in general. 

Engineering colleges in Visakhapatnam are rated very highly by the students as well as their parents for pursuing higher education courses in Engineering. Students from all over the country come to this city and pursue the engineering courses to further their career prospects. Read on to know more about the top engineering colleges in Visakhapatnam.

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Top engineering colleges in Visakhapatnam (NIRF 2020 Ranking)

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a government scheme of ranking colleges, universities, and institutes that is published by Human Resource & Development Ministry in India. The scheme tries to rate various educational institutions in India which act as a guide to select the best colleges for higher education in India. Listed below are the top engineering colleges in Visakhapatnam as per NIRF 2020 Ranking.

Name of the College

NIRF 2020 Rank

NIRF 2020 engineering ranking Score

Andhra University

19th in Universities

53.82 (Universities)

GITAM University

 

71st in Universities

42.79 (Universities)

Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering
 

188th in Engineering

31.38 (Engineering)

 

 

Top engineering colleges in Visakhapatnam (Careers360 ranking)

Careers360 ratings and rankings help the students when they are looking to compare different colleges before they get their admission in any college. Careers360 also offers detailed information regarding the various courses being offered at an institute along with the fees, facilities, placements etc., thus acting as a one-stop solution for the students. The best engineering colleges in Visakhapatnam as per Careers360 are: -

Name of the College

Careers360 ranking

Andhra University

AAAA+

GITAM University

 

AAAA

Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering

 

AAA+

Vignan's Institute of Engineering for Women (VIEW Visakhapatnam)

 

AA+

 

Top Engineering Colleges in Visakhapatnam (fee structure)

All engineering colleges in Visakhapatnam have different fee structures based on the courses offered and facilities provided to the students. Applicants must check the course fee charged by the college carefully and understand if they are able to afford such fees. The list of best engineering colleges in Visakhapatnam based on course fees are as follows: -

Name of the College

Ownership

Fees

Andhra University

Public/ Government

Rs.40000 – 12 lakhs

Vignan's Institute of Engineering for Women (VIEW Visakhapatnam)

 

Private

Rs. 1.20 - 1.72 lakhs

Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering

 

Private

 Rs. 1.43 - 4.34 lakhs

GITAM Institute of technology

 

Private

Rs. 2.05 - 15.09 lakhs

GITAM University

 

Private

Rs. 1.42 – 15.09 lakhs

 
Popular Engineering Streams in the top engineering colleges in Visakhapatnam

●  Computer Science Engineering- Computer Science Engineering is one of the most sought after engineering specialisations for students in Visakhapatnam. During this course, they understand the various key concepts and principles of computer science and their applications in practical situations. The top engineering colleges in Visakhapatnam offering computer science engineering are: -

→     Andhra University

→     Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering

→     GITAM Institute of technology

→     Vignan's Institute of Engineering for Women (VIEW Visakhapatnam)

→     GITAM University

●   Civil Engineering- Civil engineering is related to the construction sector and requires the individuals to plan and execute the construction of a wide variety of structures. The top engineering colleges in Visakhapatnam for Civil Engineering are: -

→     Andhra University

→     GITAM University

→     Vignan's Institute of Engineering for Women (VIEW Visakhapatnam)

→     Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering

→     GITAM Institute of technology

●    Information Technology - Information Technology engineering is another popular engineering specialisation that students like to pursue. Excellent career prospects are available to students who complete their engineering courses in Information Technology. The top engineering colleges in Visakhapatnam.

→     Vignan's Institute of Engineering for Women (VIEW Visakhapatnam)

→     Andhra University

→     Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering

→     GITAM Institute of technology

Other popular engineering specialisations in Visakhapatnam

●       Geo informatics

●       Instrumentation Technology

●       Electrical and Electronics

●       Chemical

●       Electronics and Communication

●       Mechanical

●       Metallurgical

●       Naval Architecture and Marine

●       Biotechnology

●       Ceramic Technology

●       Petrochemical

●       Civil Environment

●       Computer Science and Business Systems

●       Electronics and Instrumentation

●       Industrial

●       Artificial intelligence and Machine learning

Admission Process for Top Engineering Colleges in Visakhapatnam

The admission process for the best engineering colleges in Visakhapatnam comprises the following stages: -

-  The candidates need to have scored 50% or more marks in their 10+2 exams from a recognised school education board of India.

-  Candidates must have studied Maths, Chemistry, and Physics in their class 12th exams.

-  Candidates should have appeared for any of the acceptable national or college-level entrance exams and scored the required cut-off marks.

-  Colleges will invite the selected candidates for the counselling process and provide an offer for admission.

-  Candidates need to pay the requisite admission fee, tuition fee, and hostel charges to confirm their admission.


Frequently Asked Questions.

1. Is Vignan’s Institute of Engineering for Women only for females?

 Yes, Vignan’s Institute of Engineering for Women is only for female students.

2. How many courses are there in Vignan’s Institute of Engineering for Women?

 The college offers 11 engineering courses across 3 streams- B.E./B.Tech, MBA/PGDM and M.E./M.Tech.

3. Are there any scholarships available in Andhra University? If yes, then what is it?

 Yes, scholarships are provided in Andhra University but on the basis of merit to those deserving candidates who have passed the GATE examination. Other than that, under social/tribal welfare schemes, scholarships are provided from Andhra Pradesh’s Government.   

4. Does Andhra University provide any other programme besides research programmes?

 Yes, the university offers 17 UG and 35 PG programmes for the students to choose from.

5. Any award provided to Andhra University?

 Yes, the university has won several awards including the

-          Best Govt. Engineering College - 2011 by Star News and

-          Best Govt. Engineering College - 2012 by ABP News.

6. Is Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering accredited and affiliated?

 Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering is accredited by the AICTE and is affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University.

7.  What is the average fees of GITAM University?

 The average fees of GITAM University ranges between 2.22 lakhs to 4.50 lakhs per year.

8. Does GITAM University provide transport and hostel facilities to its students?

 Yes, GITAM University provides bus facility as a transport facility and it also has hostel facilities for both boys and girls.

9. What is the eligibility criteria for admission in B- Tech in Vignan's Institute of Engineering for Women (VIEW Visakhapatnam)?

The candidate should have passed 10+2 in science stream with PCM as mandatory subjects from a recognised board. Candidates must also have scored the desired rank in the entrance exam.

10.  Do engineering colleges in Visakhapatnam offer placement facilities?

Yes, almost all the leading engineering colleges in Visakhapatnam offer placement facilities for their students.

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GITAM University - GITAM University, Visakhapatnam

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