MVGR College of Engineering

Maharaj Vijayaram Gajapathi Raj College of Engineering(autonomous)

Maharajahs Serving the Cause of Education Since 1857
Type	Private
Established	1997
Chairman	Dr. P.Ananda Gajapathi Raju
Academic staff	232
Undergraduates	900
Location	Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Campus	spread over 43 acres College Campus in outskirts of city Visakhapatnam.
Website	www.mvgrce.edu.in

MVGR College of Engineering (MVGRCE)(autonomous) is a technological institute located in Vizianagaram. It is affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada.^[1][2]

Currently the college has 11 academic departments covering Undergraduate programs(B.Tech) in Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Postgraduate programs(M.Tech) in Machine Design, VLSI,CSE, CNIS, Power Systems, Structural Engineering and Management.

History

MANSAS founded on 12th Nov.1958. After the demise of RAJASAHEB. Maharajah Alak Narayan Society of Arts and Science [MANSAS] is an Educational Trust founded by Dr. (late) P.V.G Raju, Raja Saheb of Vizianagaram. "As part of this, MAHARAJ VIJAYRAM GAJAPATHI RAJ COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, of shot from the tree of MANSAS in the year 1997".

Location

The College is located at VIJAYARAM NAGAR, outskirts of VIZIANAGARAM, about 5 km from the city and adjacent to the VIZIANGARAM - VISAKHAPATNAM Highway. The Institution is affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada and is recognized by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi. This College is managed by Principal Dr.K.V.LAKSHMIPATHI RAJU, who has a vast experience in teaching. For infrastructure and instructional needs, presently the institution is having around 3,50,000 Sft built up area, created in spacious 42.5 acres Campus along with general amenities like Gym, Playgrounds, Bank etc.

Departments and Centres

MVGR College of Engineering has the following Departments and Centres:^[3]

• Engineering

  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering

  M.Tech in

  • VLSI
  • Machine Design
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Computer Networks and Information Security
  • Structural Engineering
  • Power systems

  And MBA

Infrastructure

It has engaged 250 full-time teaching staff.

Achievements

The college has moved forward from a beginning with 4 departments and 200 students in 1997 to a current regular intake of 1128 students. It offers bachelor's degree in Civil, Chemical, Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Information Technology and Mechanical Engineering. It also offers Postgraduate courses in Engineering and Management

Student Life

The campus has facilities for training in games and sports like athletics, cricket, football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, badminton, squash and table tennis.Students choose between National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS) as a compulsory extra curricular activity.

References

1. MAHARAJ VIJAYARAM GAJAPATHIRAJ COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, JNTU profile
2. Maharaj Vijayaram Gajapati Raj College of Engineering, VIZIANAGARAM. "Official Website".