Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering (GVPCE) Visakhapatnam admits students in 2026 through entrance exams and counselling. For B.Tech, APSCHE fills Category A seats through AP EAPCET counselling, while the college handles Category B admissions. The general-quota B.Tech fee is INR 4,20,000 for four years. M.Tech applicants need AP PGECET or GATE scores, and the two-year fee is INR 1,14,200.

Affiliated to JNTU Kakinada, GVPCE has autonomous status and NAAC A++ accreditation. All its B.Tech programmes hold NBA accreditation. In the NIRF 2025 Engineering rankings, the college placed 177.

  • B.Tech has 1,260 seats spread across 11 specialisations.
  • The AP EAPCET counselling route fills 882 Category A seats, representing 70% of the intake.
  • Institutional counselling fills 378 Category B management seats, representing the remaining 30%.
  • For ECE in AP EAPCET 2025 Round 3, the GM category closing rank was 4,156.
  • The four-year B.Tech programme costs INR 4,20,000 under the general quota.
  • The fee for the complete two-year M.Tech programme is INR 1,14,200.
  • The complete two-year MCA programme carries a fee of INR 1,11,600.

For direct applications to Category B seats, use the admissions form at gvpce.ac.in. The admissions office can also be reached at 91-891-2739507.

GVPCE Important Dates 2026

AP PGECET and GATE Final Phase Counselling

EventDate
AP PGECET final phase registration, processing fee payment, online certificate verification and web option entryOctober 16 to 17, 2026
Final phase changes to web optionsOctober 18, 2026, until 10 pm
Final phase seat allotment for GATE candidatesOctober 21, 2026, after 6 pm
Online self-reporting and college reporting for GATE candidatesOctober 22 to 23, 2026
Final phase seat allotment for AP PGECET candidatesOctober 24, 2026, after 6 pm
Online self-reporting and college reporting for AP PGECET candidatesOctober 25 to 28, 2026

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Complete counselling steps through the AP Common Admissions Portal.

GVPCE Undergraduate Admission 2026

B.Tech applicants can seek admission through either state counselling or the college's own counselling process. AP EAPCET 2026 determines admission to the 70% Category A share through APSCHE at cap.apcfss.in. For the 30% Category B share, GVPCE considers JEE Main or AP EAPCET ranks. Together, the 11 specialisations have an intake of 1,260 students.

Academic and Entrance Requirements for B.Tech

Admission requirementDetails
School qualificationPass Class 12 or Intermediate (10+2) through a recognised board
Required subjectsPhysics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM)
Category A qualifying marksMeet the marks requirements set by APSCHE for AP EAPCET counselling
Category A entrance routeAP EAPCET 2026
Category B entrance routeJEE Main 2026 or AP EAPCET 2026
Entry for diploma holdersAP ECET 2026 permits lateral entry, meaning admission directly to the second year

Seat Allocation and Selection Order

Within each category and region, APSCHE uses AP EAPCET scores strictly to rank Category A applicants. GVPCE prepares its Category B ranking in this order: JEE Main score, AP EAPCET rank and then the aggregate marks in Class 12. The college fills NRI quota seats through a separate process.

Category B is the management quota handled through GVPCE's institutional counselling. It accounts for 378 seats, or 30% of the B.Tech intake. Submit applications through the college admissions office at gvpce.ac.in or call 91-891-2739507.

The B.Tech intake includes the following branch allocations:

BranchSeats
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)240
CSE, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning120
CSE, Data Science60
CSE, Cyber Security60
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)240
Other branches sharing the remaining seatsInformation Technology (IT), Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE), Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Robotics

AP EAPCET Cutoff Reference

In 2025, ECE admissions in Round 3 ended at rank 4,156 for the GM category. Across all branches, the Round 1 closing ranks ranged from 2,117 to 1,75,833. Check cap.apcfss.in for the 2026 branch-wise cutoffs issued after each counselling phase.

B.Tech Fees for 2026

Programme or fee periodFee
B.Tech, complete four-year programme under the general quotaINR 4,20,000
B.Tech through lateral entry, complete three-year programmeINR 3,15,000
B.Tech, annual feeINR 1,05,000 per year

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

These 2026 fees serve as a reference. Confirm the exact payable amount with the college or through gvpce.ac.in.

Steps to Seek a B.Tech Seat

  • Apply for AP EAPCET 2026 through bseap.org and take the entrance test.
  • Once the results are available, enrol for counselling at cap.apcfss.in and pay the processing charge.
  • Finish certificate verification, then enter college and course choices through web options in your preferred order.
  • Accept your seat allotment and visit GVPCE before the reporting deadline, carrying the original documents.
  • To seek a Category B seat, complete the college admissions form at gvpce.ac.in and attach your JEE Main or AP EAPCET scorecard.

Diploma holders use AP ECET for admission directly to the second year of B.Tech.

Because GVPCE is autonomous, its syllabus, internal examinations and academic calendar may follow a different pattern from JNTU Kakinada. Check these details when joining.

GVPCE Postgraduate Admission 2026

At the postgraduate level, students can choose from 6 M.Tech specialisations or the two-year MCA. AP PGECET and GATE scores are accepted for M.Tech, while MCA selection depends on AP ICET. APSCHE manages counselling for both programmes through cap.apcfss.in.

Qualifications and Entrance Tests

Course and durationRequired qualificationAccepted entrance test
M.Tech, all specialisations, two yearsBE or B.Tech from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregateAP PGECET 2026 or GATE 2026
MCA, two yearsA bachelor's degree in any discipline with Mathematics as a subjectAP ICET 2026

The M.Tech choices are CAD and CAM, Computer Science and Engineering, Power Electronics and Drives, Structural Engineering, VLSI Design and Embedded System, and Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.

Application and Counselling Steps for PG Courses

  • For M.Tech, take AP PGECET 2026 or GATE 2026. After the results, register for counselling at cap.apcfss.in, enter your preferred colleges and branches, and accept the seat assigned to you.
  • For MCA, take AP ICET 2026. Use cets.apsche.ap.gov.in to register for counselling after the results and accept the allotment to GVPCE.
  • If M.Tech management quota seats are available, GATE score holders may also submit an application directly to GVPCE.

M.Tech and MCA Fees for 2026

ProgrammeComplete programme fee
M.Tech, two yearsINR 1,14,200
MCA, two yearsINR 1,11,600

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Use these amounts as a fee reference and check the exact charges with GVPCE or at gvpce.ac.in.

GVPCE Scholarships and Financial Support

Andhra Pradesh government fee reimbursement schemes are available to eligible GVPCE students. Under Jagananna Vidya Deevena, students admitted through AP EAPCET can receive full tuition reimbursement if their family's annual income is below INR 1,00,000. Jagananna Vasathi Deevena provides a monthly living allowance to eligible students, including hostel residents and day scholars.

Students belonging to SC, ST, BC, EBC and minority categories can use epass.ap.gov.in, the AP e-Pass portal, to apply for scholarships based on caste and income. The college's NBA accreditation and NAAC A++ recognition may also make students eligible for selected central government scholarship schemes. For scholarship applications, students can obtain merit-based rank certificates from APSCHE.

GVPCE Admission Questions

Ques. Which B.Tech seats are allotted by APSCHE, and which are handled by GVPCE?

Ans. APSCHE conducts AP EAPCET 2026 counselling at cap.apcfss.in for Category A, which accounts for 70% of the seats. The college conducts institutional counselling for the remaining 30% under Category B. Its merit order considers JEE Main scores first, AP EAPCET ranks next and Class 12 aggregate marks after that. Students accepting an allotment must report with their original documents.

Ques. How much should a general-quota B.Tech student budget for tuition over four years?

Ans. For 2026, the general-quota B.Tech fee is INR 1,05,000 a year, adding up to INR 4,20,000 for the four-year course. Eligible students whose family earns below INR 1,00,000 annually may receive full fee reimbursement from the Andhra Pradesh government through Jagananna Vidya Deevena.

Ques. Which earlier AP EAPCET ranks can help applicants assess their GVPCE choices?

Ans. The 2025 ECE closing rank for GM candidates was 4,156 in Round 3. In Round 1 of that year, closing ranks across the college's branches ranged from 2,117 to 1,75,833. For 2026, consult cap.apcfss.in for the cutoffs released after each counselling phase.

Ques. Can a BE or B.Tech graduate use a GATE score to join GVPCE's M.Tech programme?

Ans. Yes. GVPCE accepts GATE 2026 as well as AP PGECET 2026 for M.Tech admission. Applicants need a BE or B.Tech degree with at least 50% aggregate. Counselling takes place through cap.apcfss.in. In the final phase, GATE seat allotment is scheduled for October 21, 2026, after 6 pm, followed by reporting on October 22 to 23, 2026. AP PGECET allotment is scheduled for October 24, 2026, after 6 pm, with reporting from October 25 to 28, 2026.

Ques. What qualification and entrance result does an MCA applicant need?

Ans. A bachelor's degree in any discipline is accepted, provided Mathematics is a subject. Selection uses AP ICET 2026 scores. Applicants register for counselling through cets.apsche.ap.gov.in, accept their GVPCE seat allotment and complete college reporting within the prescribed period.

Ques. How many B.Tech management seats can students apply for directly at GVPCE?

Ans. Of the 1,260 B.Tech seats, 378 belong to the Category B management quota, a 30% share. During institutional counselling, GVPCE gives first consideration to JEE Main scores, followed by AP EAPCET ranks and then Class 12 aggregate marks. Contact the admissions office through gvpce.ac.in or call 91-891-2739507 to apply.