Visvesvaraya Technological University

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Visvesvaraya Technological University
Fountain at VTU Campus.jpg
MottoModalu mānavanāgu
Motto in English
Above all, be human
TypePublic
Established2 April 1998; 23 years ago (2 April 1998)[1][2]
ChancellorGovernor of Karnataka[3]
Thawar Chand Gehlot
Vice-ChancellorProf. Karisiddapa[4]
Students85715[5]
Undergraduates72888[5]
Postgraduates12248[5]
579[5]
Location
Belagavi
,
Karnataka
,
India

15°46′43.72″N 74°27′43.53″E / 15.7788111°N 74.4620917°E / 15.7788111; 74.4620917Coordinates: 15°46′43.72″N 74°27′43.53″E / 15.7788111°N 74.4620917°E / 15.7788111; 74.4620917
CampusUrban, 115 acres (0.5 km2)[6]
Accreditation and RecognitionAICTE, CoA, UGC[7][8]
ColoursOrange, white and green    
AthleticsCycling, gymnastics, power lifting, swimming and weight lifting[9]
SportsArchery, chess, cricket, basketball, fencing, football, judo, kabaddi, netball, softball, tennis, throwball, volleyball, wrestling and yoga[9]
Websitevtu.ac.in

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU, previously spelled "Visveswaraiah Technological University") is a collegiate public state university in Belagavi, Karnataka established by the Government of Karnataka.[10]

History[]

In India, the state governments are responsible for education in their states. Development and monitoring of universities is in the mandate of a state government. In view of improving the quality of technical education in Karnataka, the state government passed the VTU Act in 1994 which led to formation of VTU and its dedication to technical education. VTU's mandate is defined as:[11]

Campus[]

Jnana Sangama, Belagavi is the headquarters of VTU. Additionally, the university has three regional centres in Bengaluru, Kalburgi and Mysuru. VTU has 13 QIP centres and 17 extension centres[12] in its affiliated colleges offering postgraduate courses. It has around 2,305 departments recognised as research centres which are spread across its affiliated institutions in cities of Karnataka.[13][14] The Jnana Sangama, Belagavi campus and the regional and extension centres of VTU at Bengaluru, Davangere, Kalburgi and Mysuru offer M.Tech, MBA, MCA and PhD programs.[15][16][17]

Academics[]

A fountain at VTU campus entrance

Academic programmes[]

VTU offers undergraduate engineering programs that award a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree. The university offers postgraduate programs that lead to Master of Technology (M.Tech), Master of Science (MSc) by research, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Computer Applications (MCA) and doctorate (Ph.D). The MSc and Ph.D. are research degrees while the rest are taught degrees.[18]

Undergraduate courses[]

The university has 12 undergraduate boards which offer Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) programs and one undergraduate board which offers Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) course:

Board Undergraduate courses in English medium[19]
Architecture‡ Architecture
Automobile Engineering Automobile Engineering
Biotechnology Bio-technology
Civil Engineering Ceramics & Cement Technology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Chemical / Polymer Engineering Chemical Engineering, Silk Technology, Textile Technology, Polymer Science & Technology
CSE / ISE Computer Science & Engineering and Information Science & Engineering
Electrical Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering
IPE / IEM / MA Industrial & Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, Manufacturing Science & Engineering
IT / BM / ML Biomedical Engineering, Instrumentation Technology, Medical Electronics
Mechanical Engineering Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Precision Engineering, Printing Technology, Tool Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering Mechatronics Engineering

‡ The Architecture board offers the B.Arch course.

Postgraduate courses[]

The university has 11 postgraduate boards which offer Master of Technology (M.Tech) programs:

Board Postgraduate programs in English medium[20]
Civil Engineering Computer Aided Design of Structure, Construction Technology, Environmental Engineering, Geo-Informatics, Highway Technology, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering And Management, Infrastructure construction and management.
Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering Computer Engineering, Computer Network Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering
Electrical Engineering Computer Applications in Industrial Drives (ECD), Energy Systems & Management (EEM), Microelectronics and Control Systems (EMS), Power Electronics (EPE), Power Systems, Engineering (EPS)
Electronics & Communication Engineering Digital Communication Engineering, Digital Communication & Networking, Digital Electronics, Digital Electronics & Communication, Digital Electronics & Communication Systems, Electronics, Industrial Electronics, Information & Communication System, Network & Internet Engineering, VLSI Design & Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Communication Systems, Intelligent Systems
IP Engineering Manufacturing Science & Engineering (MSE), Master of Engineering Management (MEM), Product Design & Manufacturing (MPD), Production Engineering & System Technology (MPT), Production Engineering (MPE), Production Management (MPM), Production Technology (MPY)
IT Engineering Biomedical Signal Processing & Instrumentation
MBA Master Of Business Administration
MCA Master of Computer Applications
Mechanical Engineering Computational Analysis in Mechanical Sciences, M.Tech in Aeronautical Engineering (MAE), Industrial Automation and Robotics (MAR), Computer Integrated Manufacturing (MCM), Design Engineering (MDE), Engineering Analysis (MEA), Machine Design (MMD), Thermal Power (MTP), Tool Engineering (MTE)
Textile Technology Textile Technology

Syllabus[]

Visvesvaraya Technological University accomplished its primary task of setting a common syllabus across the state in 1998. The university revises the syllabus every four years keeping in view technology upgrades around the world. The syllabus was revised in 2002, 2006 and 2010.[21] In 2012, VTU announced that it would launch a 'first-of-its-kind' elective targeting railways and metro technology as part of the civil, electrical and mechanical engineering courses.[22]

Collaborations[]

The university has signed MoUs with multinational corporations like IBM, Intel Asia Electronics Inc., Ingersoll-Rand (India) Ltd., Bengaluru, Nokia, Bosch Rexroth and Microsoft to improve the industry interactions for students and teachers.[13][23]

VTU is a member of AIU and ACU.[24][25]

A boulevard at VTU campus

Organisation and administration[]

Governance[]

VTU is administered by its Executive Council and Academic Senate whose members are selected from the academic community and government officials.[26] The present chancellor is Sri Vajubhai Vala, governor of Karnataka state and the vice-chancellor is Dr. Karisiddappa.[3][26]

Visvesvaraya Institute of Advanced Technology[]

Visvesvaraya Institute of Advanced Technology (VIAT) is a research institute being constructed in Muddenahalli, Karnataka. The institute is on 200 acres (0.81 km2) of land near Nandi Hills and is expected to cost 600 crores.[27][28] In the initial years, VIAT will focus on research in embedded technology, software quality, agricultural engineering and bioengineering. Each department will function as a 'discovery-innovation centre.' The institute will offer graduate and PhD programs in the sciences.

Affiliated colleges[]

There are 201 colleges affiliated to the university.[29] The colleges are categorised as 'government', 'private-aided' and 'private-unaided' based on the type of funding. A few colleges may be classified as 'minority linguistic' and 'minority religious' based on the minority status of languages and religions.[30][31] Further, these colleges are placed under 'autonomous' and 'non-autonomous' category of institutions granted by UGC.[32]

Examination[]

Exams are conducted twice a year for all affiliated colleges. Odd semester exam is conducted during December and January. Results usually published in February. Even semester exams are conducted during May/June; results are published in July.[33][34]

See List of colleges affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University

Centres of excellence[]

The university has signed MoUs with international organisations (such as CANEUS International) and multinational corporations (like IBM, Intel Asia Electronics Inc., Ingersoll-Rand (India) Ltd., Bangalore, Nokia, Bosch Rexroth and Microsoft) and has set up centres of excellence.[35][36][37][38]

A road in VTU campus

Autonomous colleges[]

The Karnataka state has 24 autonomous engineering colleges affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum.

Student life[]

VTU Fest[]

The university annually organises an inter-collegiate culfest which sees participants from all its affiliated colleges.[39]

Noted People[]

List of vice chancellors[]

No. From To Name Position previously held
1 1 April 1998 30 March 2001 Dr. S. Rajashekharaiah[40][41] Principal,

Basaveshvara Engineering College, Bagalkot[40]

2 1 April 2001 30 June 2007 Dr. K. Balaveera Reddy[42] Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering,

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal[43]

3 1 July 2007 30 June 2010 Dr. H. P. Khincha[44] Chairman, Division of Electrical Sciences,

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore[45]

4 1 July 2010 14 March 2016 Dr. H. Maheshappa[46][47] Principal, Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bangalore[46]
5 March, 2016 May, 2016 Dr. Shekarappa A H G (In-Charge Vice Chancellor)[48][49][50] Principal, Sheik College of Engineering, Belgaum [48][49]
6 5 May 2016 Sep, 2016 Dr. V. Sridhar (In-Charge Vice Chancellor)[48][49][50] Principal, P.E.S College of Engineering, Mandya[48][49]
7 Sep, 2016 Sep, 2019 Prof. Karisiddappa[51][52][53][54][55][56][57][58][59] Principal, Government Engineering College, Hassan[59]

See also[]

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