PVPSIT follows centralised state counselling for admission in 2026. B.Tech Category A seats are allotted through AP EAPCET and APSCHE web counselling, while MBA admission uses a separate postgraduate entrance test. The Category A B.Tech fee is INR 1,05,000 per year, or INR 4,20,000 for the full 4 year course.

APSCHE handles the Convenor quota, which covers 70% of seats. PVPSIT directly fills the remaining 30% of seats under the Management and NRI quotas. AP ECET candidates entering the second year receive additional seats equal to 10% of the B.Tech intake, along with vacancies carried forward from the previous year.

  • The AP EAPCET rank gives 75% weight to the entrance test score and 25% weight to Class 12 marks.
  • The APSCHE counselling charge is INR 1,200 for OC and BC applicants and INR 600 for SC and ST applicants.
  • AP ECET lateral entry includes 10% of the B.Tech intake as extra seats, in addition to vacant seats from the previous year.
  • PVPSIT is affiliated with JNTUK, formally known as Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada.

PVPSIT Admission Portal: pvpsiddhartha.ac.in

PVPSIT B.Tech Admission 2026

Students can choose from 8 B.Tech specialisations in engineering and computing fields at PVPSIT. APSCHE assigns every Category A seat according to the applicant's AP EAPCET 2026 rank. During 2025-26, the B.Tech and MBA programmes together recorded 1,054 offers.

PVPSIT B.Tech Eligibility Criteria 2026

The basic eligibility conditions apply to all 8 specialisations. Regular applicants need an AP EAPCET 2026 rank, while diploma or eligible B.Sc graduates may enter the second year through AP ECET.

Entry Route Eligibility Criteria Selection
B.Tech (Regular) Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, with at least 45% aggregate for OC and BC applicants or 40% aggregate for SC, ST and PH applicants AP EAPCET followed by APSCHE counselling
B.Tech (Lateral Entry) A relevant engineering diploma or a B.Sc degree with Mathematics. A minimum of 45% marks and a valid AP ECET 2026 rank card are required. AP ECET followed by APSCHE ECET counselling

PVPSIT B.Tech Selection Criteria 2026

For Category A admission, APSCHE prepares the merit order and completes online seat allotment. The ranking calculation combines 75% of the AP EAPCET score with 25% of the Class 12 marks. Applicants with better ranks receive priority when branches are assigned through web options.

In the final phase, Round 3, of AP EAPCET 2025 counselling, the General category CSE ranks opened at 4,334 and closed at 5,171. For ECE, the General category opening and closing ranks were 6,977 and 12,733. Its Round 2 closing rank was 9,401. Across all 8 branches, the 2025 closing ranks ranged from 7,025 to 1,66,929, based on the branch and applicant category.

CSE is the most competitive B.Tech branch at PVPSIT. Many students received their seats during the first APSCHE counselling phase.

Local area information: PVPSIT Vijayawada belongs to the Andhra University local area zone. Applicants should check whether their AP EAPCET rank card lists AU, OU or SVU before submitting web options. For the same branch, an AU-zone applicant may qualify with a higher numerical rank than a non-local applicant.

How to Apply for B.Tech at PVPSIT?

Category A applicants must complete the entire B.Tech admission process through APSCHE:

  • Pass AP EAPCET 2026 and obtain the rank card from cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
  • Create an account for Phase 1 counselling on cets.apsche.ap.gov.in when registration becomes available.
  • Pay the processing charge of INR 1,200 if you belong to OC or BC, or INR 600 if you belong to SC or ST.
  • Finish online document verification or attend a Help Line Centre for verification.
  • Submit web options by choosing PVPSIT Vijayawada and arranging the preferred B.Tech branches.
  • View the seat allotment result through the APSCHE portal.
  • Deposit the first-year tuition fee and complete online self-reporting.
  • Take the original documents to PVPSIT within the reporting period stated in the allotment instructions.

Students seeking Category B admission under the Management quota must apply directly to PVPSIT.

PVPSIT M.Tech and MBA Admission 2026

At the postgraduate level, PVPSIT provides an MBA with 60 seats and M.Tech in 2 specialisations. GATE scores or AP PGECET ranks are accepted for M.Tech, while MBA selection depends on AP ICET. APSCHE counselling is used to fill Category A seats in both programmes.

PVPSIT M.Tech and MBA Eligibility Criteria

Programme Eligibility Criteria Selection
MBA Any bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks. Students in the final year of graduation may also apply. AP ICET followed by APSCHE counselling
M.Tech (Machine Design) B.Tech or BE in Mechanical Engineering with at least 50% marks
GATE or AP PGECET followed by APSCHE PGECET counselling
M.Tech (Microwave and Communication Engineering) B.Tech or BE in ECE or a related subject with at least 50% marks

PVPSIT M.Tech and MBA Selection Criteria

APSCHE awards Category A seats according to entrance-test merit. The M.Tech merit list uses GATE scores or AP PGECET ranks, and the MBA list is based on AP ICET performance. Applicants for Category B seats complete admission directly with PVPSIT.

How to Apply for M.Tech and MBA at PVPSIT?

  • MBA applicants must enrol for AP ICET 2026 counselling through icet-sche.aptonline.in when the registration facility opens.
  • M.Tech applicants using AP PGECET must register for counselling at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
  • Applicants with a GATE scorecard may use it while registering for AP PGECET counselling.
  • During web-option entry, add PVPSIT Vijayawada and place it in the preferred order.
  • Category B applicants can contact PVPSIT directly at 0866-2581699.

PVPSIT Scholarships 2026

Eligible PVPSIT students may receive financial support through Andhra Pradesh government schemes, central government programmes and institutional merit awards. State schemes can reimburse the full tuition fee for qualifying students from reserved communities.

  • Jagananna Vidya Deevena: SC, ST, BC, EBC and Minority students whose annual family income is below INR 2.5 lakh may receive full tuition-fee reimbursement.
  • Jagananna Vasathi Deevena: Eligible hostel residents from SC, ST and BC communities may receive yearly assistance for living expenses.
  • Institutional Merit Scholarships: PVPSIT provides merit awards to admitted students holding the highest ranks.
  • National Scholarship Portal (NSP): After joining PVPSIT, eligible SC, ST, OBC and Minority students can submit central scholarship applications at scholarships.gov.in.

PVPSIT Admission FAQs

Ques. Which entrance route is used for PVPSIT Category A B.Tech seats?

Ans. Category A B.Tech applicants must hold a valid AP EAPCET 2026 rank and participate in APSCHE counselling. Category B Management seats are outside the APSCHE allotment process, but applicants must still meet the entrance-rank requirements prescribed under APSCHE rules.

Ques. How much does the complete Category A B.Tech course cost at PVPSIT?

Ans. The Category A tuition fee is INR 1,05,000 per year. This makes the total fee INR 4,20,000 for the 4 year B.Tech programme. The same amount applies to all 8 specialisations, including CSE, IT and ECE. Fees may be revised, so students should confirm the current schedule at pvpsiddhartha.ac.in/feestructure.html.

Ques. What were the latest stated CSE and ECE closing ranks at PVPSIT?

Ans. In AP EAPCET 2025 Round 3, the General category closing rank was 5,171 for CSE and 12,733 for ECE. These figures provide a reference based on 2025 allotments. Students should use the AP EAPCET 2026 APSCHE merit lists for updated ranks.

Ques. Can a student join PVPSIT B.Tech through the college quota?

Ans. Direct college admission is unavailable for Category A seats because APSCHE fills them through AP EAPCET counselling. PVPSIT directly admits applicants to the 30% Category B share, which includes Management and NRI seats. Applicants can ask the admission office about eligibility and the process by calling 0866-2581699.

Ques. Who can enter the second year of B.Tech at PVPSIT?

Ans. Second-year lateral entry is open to applicants with a relevant engineering diploma carrying at least 45% marks, or a B.Sc degree that includes Mathematics. They must also possess a valid AP ECET 2026 rank card. The lateral-entry pool consists of extra seats equal to 10% of the total B.Tech intake and any vacancies left from the previous year.

Ques. What scores can be submitted for PVPSIT M.Tech selection?

Ans. PVPSIT considers both GATE scores and AP PGECET ranks for M.Tech admission. Its 2 specialisations are Machine Design and Microwave and Communication Engineering. APSCHE PGECET counselling fills Category A seats, and the annual Category A M.Tech fee is INR 90,000.

Ques. What proportion of PVPSIT seats belongs to each admission category?

Ans. APSCHE Convenor quota counselling covers 70% of seats under Category A. PVPSIT fills the other 30% of seats directly through the Category B Management and NRI quotas. The MBA has 60 seats, divided into 42 Category A seats and 18 Category B seats.

Ques. Which certificates should a B.Tech applicant prepare for APSCHE counselling?

Ans. Applicants need the AP EAPCET rank card, Class 10 and Class 12 marks memos, a Transfer Certificate, study certificates beginning from Class 6 and an Aadhaar card. SC, ST and BC applicants must also provide a community certificate and an income certificate issued after January 1, 2026.