Sanketika Vidya Parishad Engineering College (SVPEC) began operating in 2003 as a private autonomous institution for engineering and management studies in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It is permanently affiliated with Andhra University, approved by AICTE and recognised under UGC Section 2(f). The college holds a NAAC A grade from Cycle II and has educated more than 17,000 graduates over two decades. SVPEC was not listed in the 2025 NIRF Engineering rankings.

The college has over 230 faculty members, including more than 20 doctoral faculty members. Its academic and research work includes over 150 filed or published patents and partnerships through more than 30 industry MoUs.

  • B.Tech: Eight branches covering CSE, AI, AI and ML, AI and Data Science, Civil Engineering, ECE, EEE and Mechanical Engineering
  • BBA and BCA: Three-year undergraduate programmes in management and computer applications
  • M.Tech: Eight specialisations comprising Communication Systems, CSE and Technology, Control System, Industrial Engineering, Machine Design, Power System and Automation, Structural Engineering and Transportation Engineering
  • MBA: Specialisations in Finance, Human Resource Management and Marketing Management
  • MCA: A two-year postgraduate programme in computer applications

For the full course duration, B.Tech costs INR 1,72,000, while BBA and BCA each cost INR 1,20,000. The total M.Tech fee is INR 1,00,000, and the respective MBA and MCA programmes cost INR 70,000. During 2024-2026, more than 1,879 students secured placements with employers such as Tech Mahindra, Cognizant, Royal Enfield and Divis Labs. The highest package offered in 2025 was INR 6.75 LPA.

Admission Update: The 2027-28 admission cycle is expected to begin with AP EAPCET 2027 in May 2027.

SVPEC Admission Dates 2027

The next B.Tech admission process is expected to follow the AP EAPCET schedule managed by APSCHE. The available future schedule is given below.

EventDate
Expected AP EAPCET 2027 examinationMay 2027

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

Entrance requirements differ by programme. APSCHE manages counselling for government-quota B.Tech, MBA, MCA and M.Tech seats. SVPEC directly handles BBA, BCA and management-quota admissions.

ProgrammeEntrance ExamGoverning Body
B.Tech, Government QuotaAP EAPCETAPSCHE
B.Tech, Management QuotaAP EAPCET or JEE MainSVPEC directly
M.TechGATE or PGECETAPSCHE and SVPEC
MBA / MCAAP ICETAPSCHE
BBA / BCANo entrance exam, selection by 10+2 meritSVPEC directly

SVPEC Courses and Fees

SVPEC provides undergraduate and postgraduate courses in engineering, management and computer applications. Its eight B.Tech branches share a combined approved intake of 522 seats, and the total fee is the same for every B.Tech branch.

CourseDurationEligibilityTotal Fees
B.Tech, CSE4 years10+2 with PCM, 45% marks and AP EAPCETINR 1,72,000
B.Tech, AI / AI and ML / AI and Data Science4 years10+2 with PCM, 45% marks and AP EAPCETINR 1,72,000
B.Tech, ECE4 years10+2 with PCM, 45% marks and AP EAPCETINR 1,72,000
B.Tech, EEE4 years10+2 with PCM, 45% marks and AP EAPCETINR 1,72,000
B.Tech, Civil Engineering4 years10+2 with PCM, 45% marks and AP EAPCETINR 1,72,000
B.Tech, Mechanical Engineering4 years10+2 with PCM, 45% marks and AP EAPCETINR 1,72,000
BBA / BCA3 years10+2 pass, with admission based on meritINR 1,20,000
M.Tech, 8 specialisations2 yearsB.Tech or B.E. with GATE or PGECETINR 1,00,000
MBA, 3 specialisations2 yearsAny bachelor’s degree with AP ICETINR 70,000
MCA2 yearsAny bachelor’s degree with Mathematics and AP ICETINR 70,000

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

The M.Tech portfolio includes IT-focused options such as Communication Systems, CSE and Technology, and VLSI and Embedded Systems. Its core engineering streams include Machine Design, Industrial Engineering, Power System and Automation, Structural Engineering and Transportation Engineering.

SVPEC Admission Process

Admission at SVPEC depends on the chosen course and seat category. APSCHE counselling fills government-quota seats, while the college manages direct and management-quota applications.

B.Tech Admission

The approved B.Tech intake is 522 seats across eight branches. APSCHE fills 70% of these seats under the government quota, and SVPEC fills the remaining 30% through the management quota.

  • Applicants must complete 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. General and OBC students need at least 45%, while SC and ST students need 40%. The student must be 17 years old by December 31 of the admission year.
  • Government-quota selection uses the AP EAPCET rank, followed by APSCHE registration, certificate checking, web-option selection, seat allotment, online self-reporting and reporting at the college.
  1. Appear for AP EAPCET and obtain a valid rank.
  2. Register for APSCHE counselling and complete certificate verification.
  3. Enter preferred colleges and courses during web-option selection.
  4. Check the seat-allotment result and complete self-reporting.
  5. Report to SVPEC with the required documents to confirm admission.

In the 2025 AP EAPCET data for the General category, the closing ranks were 58,669 for CSE, 61,788 for AI and Data Science, 55,662 for ECE, 99,709 for Civil Engineering, 51,054 for Mechanical Engineering and 1,19,585 for EEE.

PG Programmes, MBA, MCA and M.Tech

APSCHE uses AP ICET, the Integrated Common Entrance Test for management and computer applications, to admit MBA and MCA students under the government quota. Government-quota M.Tech admission is based on GATE or PGECET and the related APSCHE counselling process.

  • MBA applicants need any bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks. AP ICET qualification is necessary for a government-quota seat.
  • MCA applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and should have studied Mathematics at the 10+2 or degree level. They must also qualify AP ICET.
  • M.Tech applicants need a relevant B.Tech or B.E. degree with at least 50% marks. A valid GATE or PGECET result is required for government-quota admission.

BBA and BCA Admission

Neither BBA nor BCA requires a compulsory entrance examination at SVPEC. The college accepts direct applications and selects students according to their 10+2 marks.

SVPEC Placements

SVPEC’s Training and Placement Cell recorded more than 1,879 placements during 2024-2026. Packages offered by recruiters ranged from INR 3.25 LPA to INR 6.75 LPA, with the highest 2025 offer reaching INR 6.75 LPA. Hiring companies represented IT services, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, BFSI and other sectors.

Placement MetricDetails
Students placed during 2024-20261,879+
Highest package in 2025INR 6.75 LPA
Overall package rangeINR 3.25 LPA to INR 6.75 LPA
RecruiterSector
Tech MahindraIT Services
CognizantIT Services
EfftronicsElectronics and Defence
Royal EnfieldAutomotive Manufacturing
Divis LabsPharmaceuticals
Johnson LiftsIndustrial Engineering
Miracle SoftwareSoftware Development
Swaraj MazdaAutomotive
Srisha ElectronicsElectronics

CSE, ECE and AI-stream students are the main candidates hired by IT companies such as Tech Mahindra and Cognizant. Royal Enfield, Swaraj Mazda and Johnson Lifts recruit from core branches, including Mechanical, EEE and Civil Engineering. Divis Labs, a major pharmaceutical company headquartered in Visakhapatnam, is another notable regional employer.

SVPEC Campus and Infrastructure

The SVPEC campus in Visakhapatnam is linked to the city by road. Students can use public transport or the college transport fleet, which operates across important parts of Visakhapatnam.

Academic facilities include a central library, computing laboratories for individual departments, seminar halls and five Centres of Excellence developed with industry partners. The campus also provides an NSS unit, health centre, sports facilities and separate hostel blocks for male and female students. More than 30 industry MoUs support internships, expert lectures and improvements to laboratories.

SVPEC has produced over 230 research publications in national and international journals and conferences. It has also filed or published more than 150 patents. More than 20 faculty members hold doctoral qualifications. The institution is ISO certified and has received an A grade in two NAAC accreditation cycles. Eligible SC, ST, BC, EWS and minority students can seek support through the Andhra Pradesh government fee reimbursement programme and the National Scholarship Portal.

SVPEC vs GVP College of Engineering vs ANITS

Students with AP EAPCET ranks between 50,000 and 1,30,000 may compare SVPEC with GVP College of Engineering, also known as Gayatri Vidya Parishad, and Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology and Sciences, or ANITS. All three are private autonomous institutions in the Visakhapatnam region. SVPEC is affiliated with Andhra University, while GVP College of Engineering and ANITS are affiliated with JNTUK.

ParameterSVPECGVP College of EngineeringANITS
LocationVisakhapatnamVisakhapatnam, MadhurawadaBheemunipatnam, Visakhapatnam
Established200319972002
NAAC GradeA, Cycle IIA+, Cycle IIIA
AffiliationAndhra University, AutonomousJNTUK, AutonomousJNTUK, Autonomous
B.Tech Total FeesINR 1,72,000Higher fee bandHigher fee band
Key Placement Metric1,879+ placed during 2024-2026Strong IT placementStrong IT placement

GVP College of Engineering has a NAAC A+ grade and a stronger history of participation in NIRF. ANITS is close to the Bheemunipatnam industrial zone. For students concerned about cost, SVPEC offers a lower fee band along with an autonomous degree under Andhra University.

SVPEC FAQs

Ques. What was the AP EAPCET closing rank for the SVPEC CSE branch?

Ans. In Round 2 of the 2025 AP EAPCET counselling, CSE closed at 58,669 for the General category. The corresponding closing ranks were 55,662 for ECE, 51,054 for Mechanical Engineering and 1,19,585 for EEE.

Ques. Which accreditations and approvals does SVPEC hold?

Ans. Sanketika Vidya Parishad Engineering College has a NAAC A grade under Cycle II. It is AICTE approved, recognised under UGC Section 2(f), ISO certified and permanently affiliated with Andhra University. The college operates with autonomous status.

Ques. How much does the complete B.Tech programme at SVPEC cost?

Ans. Every B.Tech branch has a total four-year fee of INR 1,72,000. The two-year M.Tech fee is INR 1,00,000. MBA and MCA each cost INR 70,000, while the three-year BBA and BCA programmes each cost INR 1,20,000.

Ques. What are the main SVPEC placement figures?

Ans. More than 1,879 students were placed during 2024-2026. The packages ranged from INR 3.25 LPA to INR 6.75 LPA, and the highest offer in 2025 was INR 6.75 LPA. Recruiters included Tech Mahindra, Cognizant, Efftronics, Royal Enfield and Divis Labs.

Ques. Are MBA and MCA available at SVPEC?

Ans. Yes. The college offers a two-year MCA and an MBA with Finance, Human Resource Management and Marketing Management specialisations. APSCHE fills government-quota seats for both courses through AP ICET counselling. The full fee for each programme is INR 70,000.

Ques. Does SVPEC award degrees through Andhra University or JNTUK?

Ans. SVPEC is permanently affiliated with Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, rather than JNTUK. Its autonomous status allows the college to prepare and assess its curriculum within Andhra University’s wider academic system, while graduates receive an Andhra University degree.