Prasad V. Potluri Siddhartha Institute of Technology - [PVPSIT]

PVPSIT Admission 2026 uses a centralised state counselling model. B.Tech seats fill via AP EAPCET through APSCHE web counselling. M.Tech and MBA programmes use separate postgraduate entrance tests via APSCHE.

PVPSIT allocates 70% of seats to Convenor quota (Category A) through APSCHE. The remaining 30% seats go to Management and NRI quota (Category B). Lateral entry to 2nd-year B.Tech via AP ECET adds 10% extra seats to the intake.

• B.Tech 2026: AP EAPCET 2026 result declared on July 1, 2026. Phase 1 counselling registration expected from July 15, 2026.
• MBA 2026: AP ICET 2026 result declared May 16, 2026. Counselling registration expected in mid-July 2026.
• M.Tech 2026: AP PGECET results announced May 14, 2026. Counselling expected mid-July to August 2026.

• AP EAPCET rank uses 75% exam score and 25% Class 12 marks.
• APSCHE counselling fee: INR 1,200 for OC/BC and INR 600 for SC/ST candidates.
• Lateral entry via AP ECET: 10% of B.Tech intake plus prior-year vacancies as additional seats.
• PVPSIT is affiliated to JNTUK (Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada).

PVPSIT Admission Portal: pvpsiddhartha.ac.in

1. PVPSIT B.Tech Admission 2026
2. PVPSIT M.Tech and MBA Admission 2026
3. PVPSIT Scholarships 2026
4. PVPSIT Admission FAQs

PVPSIT B.Tech Admission 2026

PVPSIT offers B.Tech in 8 specialisations across engineering and computing disciplines. All Category A seats fill through APSCHE using AP EAPCET 2026 ranks. The college received 1,054 offers across B.Tech and MBA combined in 2025-26.

PVPSIT B.Tech Admission Dates 2026

PVPSIT B.Tech Eligibility Criteria 2026

PVPSIT B.Tech requires a valid AP EAPCET 2026 rank for Category A admission. All eight specialisations share the same base eligibility criteria. Lateral entry applicants use AP ECET to join directly at the second year.

PVPSIT B.Tech Selection Criteria 2026

PVPSIT B.Tech Category A seats are allotted strictly by AP EAPCET merit through APSCHE web counselling. The rank uses 75% EAPCET exam score and 25% Class 12 marks. Candidates with stronger ranks get first choice of branch during web options entry.

As per AP EAPCET 2025 Round 3 (final phase) counselling data, PVPSIT CSE closed at rank 5,171 for the General category (opening rank 4,334). ECE closed at rank 12,733 for the General category (opening rank 6,977), up from 9,401 in Round 2. Closing ranks across all 8 branches ranged from 7,025 to 1,66,929 in 2025, depending on branch and category.

As per An external review site Reviews, PVPSIT CSE is the most competitive branch. Many students secured their seats in the first phase of APSCHE counselling itself.

Key insight: PVPSIT Vijayawada falls under the Andhra University (AU) local area zone. Check your zone (AU, OU, or SVU) on your AP EAPCET rank card before filling web options. AU-zone candidates typically qualify for PVPSIT seats at a higher rank number than non-local applicants for the same branch.

How to Apply for B.Tech at PVPSIT?

PVPSIT B.Tech Category A admissions go entirely through the APSCHE portal. Follow these steps:

• Qualify AP EAPCET 2026 and download the rank card from cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
• Register for APSCHE Phase 1 counselling at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in once registration opens.
• Pay the processing fee. OC/BC pay INR 1,200. SC/ST pay INR 600.
• Complete document verification online or visit a Help Line Centre.
• Fill web options. Select PVPSIT Vijayawada and your preferred B.Tech branch.
• Check the seat allotment result on the APSCHE portal.
• Pay the first-year tuition fee and complete self-reporting online.
• Report to PVPSIT with original documents within the allotted reporting window.

Category B (Management quota) applicants contact PVPSIT directly.

PVPSIT M.Tech and MBA Admission 2026

PVPSIT offers M.Tech in two specialisations and an MBA programme with 60 seats. M.Tech seats are filled through GATE or AP PGECET. MBA admission is through AP ICET via APSCHE counselling.

PVPSIT MBA and M.Tech Admission Dates 2026

PVPSIT M.Tech and MBA Eligibility Criteria

PVPSIT M.Tech and MBA Selection Criteria

PVPSIT M.Tech and MBA Category A seats are allotted by merit through APSCHE web counselling. M.Tech candidates rank by GATE or AP PGECET scores. MBA candidates rank by AP ICET scores. Category B seats go through direct PVPSIT admissions.

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

• MBA: Register for AP ICET 2026 counselling at icet-sche.aptonline.in once registration opens.
• M.Tech: Register for AP PGECET 2026 counselling at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
• GATE candidates: Use the GATE scorecard directly for AP PGECET counselling registration.
• Fill web options and select PVPSIT Vijayawada as your preferred institution.
• Category B applicants: Contact on 0866-2581699.

PVPSIT Scholarships 2026

PVPSIT students can access multiple state and central government scholarship schemes. Andhra Pradesh government schemes cover full tuition for eligible students from reserved communities.

• Jagananna Vidya Deevena: Full tuition fee reimbursement for SC/ST/BC/EBC/Minority students. Family income must be below INR 2.5 lakh per year.
• Jagananna Vasathi Deevena: Annual living expense support for hostel students from eligible SC/ST/BC communities.
• Institutional Merit Scholarships: PVPSIT awards merit-based scholarships to top-ranked admitted students.
• National Scholarship Portal (NSP): SC/ST/OBC/Minority students can apply for central government scholarships at scholarships.gov.in after joining.

PVPSIT Admission FAQs

Ques. Is AP EAPCET mandatory for B.Tech admission at PVPSIT?

Ans. Yes, AP EAPCET is mandatory for Category A (Convenor quota) B.Tech seats at PVPSIT. AP EAPCET 2026 result was declared on July 1, 2026. Category B Management quota seats do not require APSCHE counselling but still need a valid entrance exam rank per APSCHE norms.

Ques. What is the total B.Tech fee at PVPSIT Vijayawada?

Ans. Total B.Tech fee under Category A is INR 4,20,000 over the full 4-year programme. Annual fee is INR 1,05,000 per year. This applies equally to all 8 B.Tech specialisations including CSE, IT, and ECE. Fees are subject to revision; check pvpsiddhartha.ac.in/feestructure.html for the latest schedule.

Ques. What AP EAPCET rank is needed for CSE at PVPSIT?

Ans. PVPSIT CSE 2025 closing rank was 5,171 (General category, Round 3). ECE closed at 12,733 in the same round. These 2025 ranks are indicative only. Check the 2026 APSCHE merit lists once counselling begins for updated figures.

Ques. Is direct admission available at PVPSIT without AP EAPCET?

Ans. Direct admission without AP EAPCET is not possible for Category A seats. PVPSIT fills 30% of seats under Category B (Management and NRI quota) directly. Contact the admissions office or call 0866-2581699 for Category B eligibility and process.

Ques. What is the eligibility for lateral entry B.Tech at PVPSIT?

Ans. Lateral entry to 2nd-year B.Tech at PVPSIT requires a Diploma in relevant engineering with minimum 45% marks, or a B.Sc degree with Mathematics. A valid AP ECET 2026 rank card is also mandatory. Lateral entry seats are 10% of total B.Tech intake plus prior-year vacancies.

Ques. Which exams does PVPSIT accept for M.Tech admission?

Ans. PVPSIT accepts both GATE scores and AP PGECET ranks for M.Tech admission. Specialisations offered are Machine Design and Microwave and Communication Engineering. Category A seats fill through APSCHE PGECET counselling. Annual M.Tech fee under Category A is INR 90,000.

Ques. How are Category A and Category B seats divided at PVPSIT?

Ans. PVPSIT fills 70% of seats (Category A) through APSCHE Convenor quota counselling. The remaining 30% (Category B) go to Management and NRI quota applicants through direct college admission. For MBA, with 60 total seats, this means 42 seats are Category A and 18 seats are Category B.

Ques. What documents are needed for APSCHE B.Tech counselling at PVPSIT?

Ans. Key documents include the AP EAPCET rank card, Class 10 and Class 12 marks memos, Transfer Certificate, and study certificates from Class 6 onwards. Aadhaar card is also mandatory. SC/ST/BC candidates additionally need a community certificate and income certificate issued after January 1, 2026.