Visvesvaraya Technological University
VTU is one of the largest Technological Universities in India with 24 years of Tradition of excellence in Engineering & Technical Education, Research, and Innovations. It came into existence in the year 1998 to cater to the needs of Indian industries for trained technical manpower with practical experience and sound theoretical knowledge. The university is currently having 182 affiliated colleges, 1 constituent college, and 25 Autonomous colleges with undergraduate programs in 37 disciplines, PG programs in 96 disciplines, and Ph.D. & M.sc(Engg.) research programs with 7 faculty, over 3 lakhs Engineering Students study in the various institutes affiliated to the University. VTU is the first university in the country to adopt Innovative steps in the examination reforms by adopting a Digital Evaluation System in the year 2011-12 followed by online services like delivery of question papers to affiliated colleges (Question Paper Delivery System-QPDS), result announcement, photocopy availability, PG courses thesis valuation, Ph.D. thesis valuation and Examination Results announced on Mobile Phone through SMS. The campus network uses a state of art network tiered architecture with Edge and Core switches and scalable distributed network topology. This network will meet the computing demand of PG students on the campus, provide the eLearning environment, access to a digital library, support examination, and administration work, and more importantly have sufficient bandwidth for Videoconferencing from any network access point. Their vision is to become an outstanding Technological University at the cutting edge of Science and Technology that produces world-class Knowledge-delivery, Research, Extension, and Leadership in Technology innovation for Industry and Society. They strive to plan the development of technical education, to establish value-based and need-based education and training in engineering and technology, and to generate qualified and competent manpower, responsive to technological and societal needs. The student fraternity is made to pursue their passion, develop innovative skills, set proper goals and execute with timelines. They also learn how to handle failures and work for societal needs with environmental consciousness through various innovative mechanisms. VTU encourages students to participate in cultural events, technical competitions, sports tournaments, and various clubs and societies. These activities foster personal growth, teamwork, and leadership skills. The university has established collaborations with international institutions, promoting student and faculty exchange programs, joint research initiatives, and the sharing of best practices in education and research.: VTU is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by bodies like the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). The university's vision is to be a world-class technical institution fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and excellence in education. Its mission includes providing quality education, promoting research, and contributing to societal development.
