Vasavi College of Engineering
| Vasavi College of Engineering | |
|---|---|
| Motto | Striving for a symbiosis of technological excellence and human values |
| Established | 1981 |
| Type | Education and Research Institution |
| President | Ramamohan Rao Pendekanti |
| Location | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Campus | Urban, 13.6 acres (55,000 m2) of land |
| Website | http://www.vce.ac.in |
Vasavi College of Engineering (VCE) is a self-financed, technical institution located in Ibrahimbagh, Hyderabad, India. It is 12 km from the city center. The institution is affiliated to Osmania University, Hyderabad. Founded in 1981 by the Vasavi Academy of Education, it is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation.
In 2007 it was ranked 34th among all the private engineering colleges in India.[1] The college was founded by Sri Pendekanti Venkatasubbaiah, a veteran statesman of Independent India.
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[edit] General information
With the historic Golconda Fort close by, the Vasavi College of Engineering covers over 13.6-acre (55,000 m2) campus. VCE is home to 170 faculty, 2300 students and 100 administrative and support staff. The college has ten academic departments in engineering and science disciplines. The Taramati Baradari is adjacent to the campus.
The entrance to VCE lies on the Mehdipatnam - Gandipet Road and is flanked by the Golconda Fort and Taramati Baradari. The campus, located 15 km from Begumpet Airport, 27 km from Secunderabad railway station and 13 km from Nampally railway station, is well connected by buses.
The college has a bus facility from secunderabad 5K/120,mehdipatnam (120,220).
[edit] Departments
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Applications
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Humanities and Social Sciences
The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in seven disciplines of engineering. Over 150 faculty members belonging to the engineering departments are engaged in teaching, research and industrial consultancy.
The academic calendar is organized on semester programs. English is the medium of instruction. The students are evaluated on a continuous basis throughout the semester in the form of tests(often referred to as Internals), class assignments and/or projects. The students are subject to a final exam conducted by Osmania University, with which lies the responsibility of the final evaluation. This final examination is usually referred to as Externals. The degrees are awarded by the University.
[edit] Undergraduate academics
The four year undergraduate program is offered for the six engineering disciplines of:
- Information Technology
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Civil Engineering
The students are subject to the evaluation process during their four year program. The Internals constitute the tests and assignments that are conducted every semester. This is the usual academic activity during the semesters. The senior year students complete a research thesis under the guidance of the college faculty.
[edit] Intake
The requirement for admission to the undergraduate program is to appear for the Engineering, Agricultural and Medical Common Entrance Test, referred to as EAMCET. This test, which is conducted every year, is competitive with over 100,000 writing the test each year. The candidates are also required to pass the examination of the Board of Intermediate Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as optional subjects, or any other examination recognized by the Osmania University as equivalent. 480 students are admitted into the undergraduate program every year. A breakdown of the intake is given below.
| Branch | Intake |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 60 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 120 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 120 |
| Civil Engineering | 60 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 120 |
[edit] Graduate academics
A three year graduate program in the form of a Master's degree in Computer Applications (MCA) is offered by the college. Alongside this program, there is a two year graduate program that offers a Masters in Engineering (M. E.) in two disciplines:
- Embedded Systems and VLSI Design
- Advanced Design and Manufacturing
[edit] Intake
The intake to the three year Master's degree in Computer Applications is based on the performance in the Integrated Common Entrance Test (ICET), whereas, the admissions for the ME programs is through the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE).
[edit] Other academic activities
The Department of Civil Engineering has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SatNav (Satyam Navigation), a GIS company promoted by Satyam Computer Services Limited.[2]
The college offers a Java EE program as a value-added course. Another MoU was signed between Vasavi College of Engineering and Pramati Technologies in 2002.[3] The J2EE Program at Vasavi College of Engineering started with the assistance of Pramati Technologies through the Education and Training Partnership initiative. Since then 200 students have been trained in Java technologies.[4]
Students help organize and run the technical festival of the college, which is known as Acumen. Papers are invited from across the country. The festival spans 2 – 3 days.
The college has a CSI student chapter, which is a team of six final year students elected every year by the Computer Science department, which conducts seminars and workshops related to the latest technologies.
[edit] Placements
The Counselling and Placement Centre at the college provides a career-related support to its students.
More than 40 companies visit the campus every year to recruit students. These include companies like CTS, Infosys, MAQ, virtusa, Mahindra & Mahindra, Mahindra Satyam, TCS, Wipro, L&T and ADP.
[edit] Extracurricular activities
The annual cultural festival of the college, Euphoria is held in spring. The festival runs for three days. The events range from informals, literary and cultural events to Jukebox and Frag Central (Multiplayer Tournament). Go-Karting was also conducted on one occasion in the year 2002[5]
The college has hosted entertainers including Shivamani, Parikrama and Ryan Beck.
[edit] Technical Festival
ACUMEN, As the name sounds its a similar type of Technical fest. Making the Tech Freaks to Satisfy their Hunger in all ways. Tech quizzes, Auto shows, Robotic wars, Mini Projects, Paper Presentation. Conducting the events in a specified manner, Making a Clear Transparency with participants, Organising the Honest Jury. Showing a great diversity in all technical streams. Its a true Exhibition of the Talent of the Institution.
[edit] Facilities
The college has a banking facility within its premises. Internet access is available throughout the academic zone. The library has over 10000 volumes. There are canteen facilities for students and faculty.
[edit] Alumni
Vasavi College of Engineering Alumni Association (VCEAA) serves as the link for the college's alumni. The alumni are kept informed on happenings in the college. The college conducts an annual function, Reflections, in December which brings alumni together to the college campus.
In Touch, the magazine brought out by the Alumni Association, keeps the alumni updated.
From time to time, the alumnus come back to contribute to the college in the form of guest lectures.
[edit] References
- ^ Premchand Palety (Jun 11, 2007) "Doc, Ed Or Chef?", Outlook India
- ^ http://www.vce.ac.in/dept_civil.html
- ^ "Vasavi College of Engineering Signs Mou With Pramati Technologies to bring Latest In Java Technologies to budding Engineers". http://www.pramati.com/index.jsp?id=press100048.
- ^ http://www.vce.ac.in/j2ee.html
- ^ "Euphoria unplugged". The Hindu (Chennai, India). 22 March 2002. http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/03/22/stories/2002032205960200.htm.
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