# MVGR College of Engineering

MVGR College of Engineering is a technological institute located in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India. Previously it was affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada, but now MVGRCE has turned into an autonomous institution.
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 Product Design and Manufacturing, VLSI, Communication Engineering, Data Science, CNIS, Power Systems, and Structural Engineering and Management.

## History

MANSAS was founded on 12 November 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 Gajapatha Raj College of Engineering, of shot from the tree of MANSAS in the year 1997". MVGR college of Engineering turned to Autonomous in the year 2015.

## Location

The college is located at Vijayaram Nagar, Chintalavalsa outskirts of Vizianagaram, about 5 km (3.1 mi) from the city and adjacent to the Vizianagaram - 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.R.Ramesh, who has vast experience in teaching. For infrastructure and instructional needs, presently the institution is having around 350,000 sq ft (33,000 m$^2$) built up area, created in 42.5 acres (17.2 ha). Campus along with general amenities like gym, playgrounds, bank etc.

## Departments and Centres

MVGR College of Engineering has the following Departments and Centres:

### Engineering

** Computer Science and Engineering
** Chemical Engineering
** Civil Engineering
** Electrical Engineering
** Electronics and Communication Engineering
** Information Technology
** Mechanical Engineering
** Computer Science and Information Technology
** Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
** Computer Science and Data Science
** Computer Science and IoT with block chain technologies

### M.Tech in

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

### And MBA
## Infrastructure

It has a large library with periodicals section, reading room, reference, and loan sections with 45,691 volumes, 20796 titles, 142 print periodicals. 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 can join National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS, GNU/Linux Users Group (MVGR GLUG), From the Youth For the People (FYFP), dance, and music clubs and other extra curricular activities.