Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering

What Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering does

Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering (GVPCE) is a private, self-financing autonomous engineering college established in December 1996 under the Gayatri Vidya Parishad (GVP) society, a non-profit foundation. Located on a 20-acre campus in Madhurawada, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, the institution offers 11 B.Tech programs (1,260 approved intake), 5 M.Tech programs (60 intake), and an MCA program (60 intake), for a total approved intake of 1,380 students. The college is affiliated to Andhra University, holds NAAC A++ accreditation (3rd cycle, valid through September 2031), NBA accreditation for all B.Tech programs, and UGC autonomous status, and has been ranked in the NIRF top 300 in Engineering for seven consecutive years.

The college operates a portfolio of differentiated research centers: the Centre for Medical Imaging Studies (CMIS) for AI-based medical imaging with 4 hospital MoUs and a U.S. patent filing; the E-Mobility Center of Excellence with industry partnerships (HBL, Comuti, TAFE); and Bharat Silicon Labs (BASIL), a first-of-its-kind VLSI and Embedded Systems R&D laboratory established in 2026. Adjacent wholly-owned operating subsidiaries include GVP-SIRC (recognized as SIRO by DSIR), GVP-LIAS for advanced research, and an AICTE-IDEA Lab. Skill development is delivered through APSSDC-SIEMENS Labs (7 specialized labs, Rs. 2 crores investment) and a CM-Skill Excellence Centre.

GVPCE's revenue model is dominated by government-fixed tuition: B.Tech at Rs. 1,05,000 per annum, M.Tech at Rs. 57,100, and MCA at Rs. 55,800. Supplementary revenue includes R&D grants (Rs. 1,355.51 lakhs cumulative from AICTE and DST) and consultancy projects (Rs. 640.035 lakhs). Admissions flow primarily through the state-run AP-EAPCET counseling process. The Training and Placement cell delivers strong placement outcomes, with 1,346 placements in 2024-25 and 1,665 offers in 2025-26 from 60+ companies, including CISCO (24.0 LPA), Typeface (18.0 LPA), and Amazon (15.6 LPA). The faculty consists of 245 members, of whom 130 hold Ph.Ds, supervising 156+ active research scholars.

Name

Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering

Legal name

Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering (Autonomous)

Website

http://gvpce.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering is a private, self-financing autonomous engineering college in Visakhapatnam founded in 1996 under the GVP society, offering B.Tech, M.Tech, and MCA programs with 1,380 approved intake, NAAC A++ accreditation, and specialized research centers in AI medical imaging, VLSI, and E-Mobility.

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Product category

Engineering Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Undergraduate programs
• Postgraduate programs
• Technical skill development
• Research and consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Visakhapatnam

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - B.Tech Programs: Annual tuition fees charged for undergraduate engineering programs. Regular students pay Rs. 1,05,000 per annum for 2025-26 batch. Lateral entry students also pay Rs. 1,05,000. Government fixed fee structure applies for batches 2022-23 to 2025-26.
2. Tuition Fees - M.Tech Programs: Postgraduate engineering program fees at Rs. 57,100 per annum for 2025-26 batch.
3. Tuition Fees - MCA Program: Master of Computer Applications program fees at Rs. 55,800 per annum for 2025-26 batch.
4. Research Funding and Grants: R&D funding from government agencies (AICTE, DST) to tune of Rs. 1355.51 Lakhs. Consultancy projects executed to Rs. 640.035 lakhs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering delivers undergraduate engineering (B.Tech), postgraduate engineering (M.Tech), and Master of Computer Applications (MCA) degree programs across 17 academic specializations with an approved intake of 1,380 students. The college supplements teaching with specialized research centers, industry-collaborative skill development labs (APSSDC-SIEMENS, AICTE-IDEA), and a dedicated Training and Placement cell that facilitates campus recruitment with leading technology and financial services employers.

Product overview

GVPCE offers a comprehensive educational portfolio consisting of undergraduate (B.Tech - 1260 intake), postgraduate (M.Tech - 60 intake), and MCA programs (60 intake) across multiple engineering disciplines. The institution operates specialized research centers including the Center for Medical Imaging Studies (CMIS) leveraging AI for medical imaging, E-Mobility Center of Excellence for EV research, and Bharat Silicon Labs (BASIL) for VLSI/semiconductor research. Skill development is supported through APSSDC-SIEMENS Labs, CM-Skill Excellence Centre, and an AICTE-IDEA Lab. The institution provides digital infrastructure including an LMS platform and a resource-rich central library with over 88,000 volumes and access to major journal databases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BASIL (Bharat Silicon Labs): VLSI and Embedded Systems research and development laboratory established in 2026
• CMIS (Centre for Medical Imaging Studies)
• E Mobility COE
• GVP-LIAS
• GVP-SIRC

Products and services

• B.Tech Programs Four-year undergraduate engineering degree programs covering 11 disciplines including traditional engineering (Civil, Mechanical, EEE, ECE, Chemical) and emerging areas (AI/ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, Robotics). Targeted at students entering through AP-EAPCET counseling, with annual tuition of Rs. 1,05,000 fixed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
• M.Tech Programs Postgraduate engineering degree programs in five specializations (CSE, VLSI Design and Embedded Systems, Structural Engineering, Electric Vehicle Technology, Robotics and AI) with total intake of 60 students. Designed under Outcome Based Education framework, admitted via GATE/PG-EAPCET counseling, with annual tuition of Rs. 57,100.
• Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

Quantifiable outcome

• 800+ average placements over 3 years with highest package Rs.50 LPA
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BASIL (Bharat Silicon Labs)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026First-of-its-kind R&D laboratory established in 2026 focusing on VLSI and Embedded Systems with vision for advanced semiconductor innovation including medical and healthcare sector chip development. Provides cloud-based ecosystem with industry-standard EDA tools and high-performance computing.
• AP State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished 7 Specialized Labs costing Rs. 2 Crores for imparting skill development trainings to students and faculty. Collaboration includes Dassault Lab and SIEMENS labs.
• SIEMENScoreTechnology or IntegrationPart of t-SDI (APSSDC-SIEMENS Labs) initiative for skill development training. Provides industry-standard technology and training content for engineering students.
• GVP-SIRC (Scientific and Industrial Research Centre)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized as SIRO by DSIR, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. Houses research facilities and supports faculty and student research initiatives.
• HBL Power Systems Ltd, HyderabadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU for collaborative research in Power Electronics & Drives area since January 2019. Focus on EV drive systems and battery technology.
• Comuti (Start-up, Hyderabad)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU since 2023 for PV-based charging solutions for EVs. Collaborative research in renewable energy integrated charging infrastructure.
• TAFE (Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited), ChennaiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU for E-Mobility research collaboration. TAFE's expertise in farm equipment and rural mobility solutions complements EV research.
• Corporate Hospitals (India and Abroad) - 4 MoUscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner4 MoUs with corporate hospitals in India and abroad for Centre for Medical Imaging Studies (CMIS) collaborations. Aims to develop state-of-the-art algorithms in Ophthalmic, Brain, and Prostate Imaging.
• Various Industry & Institutional Partners (50 MoUs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntered into 50 MoUs with Industry & Institutions in India and abroad for enhancing academic & Research pursuits. Includes collaborations for curriculum development, research projects, and student training.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• KL University (Koneru Lakshmaiah University): Andhra Pradesh-based private deemed engineering university with comparable fee structure, NBA/NAAC accreditations, and placement-driven GTM. Direct competitor for AP-EAPCET students in the same geography.
• Manipal Institute of Technology (MAHE): Private self-financing engineering college under MAHE offering B.Tech/M.Tech in multiple disciplines with strong research and placement outcomes. Closely comparable private technical university archetype.
• Andhra University: GVPCE's current affiliating university based in Visakhapatnam. State-level public university offering engineering degrees, the natural catchment and degree-granting partner for the same student population.
• Chandigarh University: Large private engineering university with diverse specialisations, NBA-accredited B.Tech programs, and aggressive placement marketing. Comparable Tier-1 private engineering college competing for similar student segments.
• JNTUK Kakinada: Former affiliating university for GVPCE until 2021-22 and a regional government technical university. Closest public-sector analogue awarding B.Tech/M.Tech/MCA in the same geography.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Large private, self-financing engineering university in India offering B.Tech/M.Tech across diverse engineering disciplines with strong placement records. Directly comparable multi-specialism engineering-institute model with industry-linked research.
• Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham: Private deemed university with multi-campus B.Tech/M.Tech programs including specialisations in AI, EV, and semiconductors. Comparable research-active private engineering institution with NAAC A++ accreditation.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Private deemed university in Tamil Nadu with B.Tech/M.Tech/MCA programs, multiple research centres, and Tier-1 corporate placements. Comparable autonomous engineering college with similar fee structure and recruitment funnel.

Broad incumbents

• BITS Pilani: Premier private engineering institution with national reach and integrated practice school/co-op model. Comparable in the technical-university category but at the apex end with higher fees and brand strength.

Others

• SIEMENS India (Industry Skilling Partner): Industrial partner running the APSSDC-SIEMENS Skills Labs at GVPCE. Included as an adjacent enabler that defines the skill-development curriculum and employability positioning at peer engineering colleges.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

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Compliance5 records

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Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries5 records

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