Dr. B.V. RAJU INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER EDUCATION

What Dr. B.V. RAJU INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER EDUCATION does

Dr. B.V. Raju Institute of Computer Education (also known as B V Raju College, BVRICE) is a private postgraduate computer education institution established in 1999 and located on a 100-acre campus at Vishnupur, Bhimavaram, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. The institute operates under the governance of Sri Vishnu Educational Society, founded by Padma Bhushan Dr. B.V. Raju, and is recognized by AICTE, New Delhi and affiliated to Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajamahendravaram. It holds NAAC B++ accreditation with a 2.97 CGPA. Its core academic offering is a two-year Master of Computer Applications (MCA) postgraduate degree with a current intake of 120 students per year, supplemented by a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) undergraduate programme. Curriculum areas include Full Stack Development, Cloud Computing, Database Optimization, and Design Thinking, with the Principal holding 2 patents and 14 international research publications. The institute also runs a 'Happy Computing' programme for government school children (classes 4-8) to build problem-solving skills using content adapted from code.org and scratch.mit.com, and operates the VEDIC (Vishnu Educational Development and Innovation Center) for in-house teacher training.

The institution generates revenue primarily through MCA tuition and academic fees, with admissions channelled through the APICET (Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test) counselling process. A dedicated Training and Placement Cell acts as a quasi-reputation service, organizing pre-placement seminars, soft skills workshops, mock interviews, and campus recruitment drives with 24+ IT employers including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, Capgemini, and Cognizant. Placement throughput rose from 44 students in AY 2020-21 to 111 students in AY 2021-22 across 24 companies. Industry partnerships are operationalized through mandatory summer internships, with The PurpleLane Company conducting Full Stack Development training for first-year MCA students. The customer base is individual postgraduate students seeking IT industry entry, while the 'employer' side (recruiters) functions as a downstream channel that influences admissions demand and brand strength. The institute employs 13 staff directly and maintains a parent-society headquarters in Hyderabad, with quality credentials inherited from Sri Vishnu Educational Society's multiple IMC Ramakrishna Bajaj National Quality Awards (2011, 2017) and Asia Pacific Quality Organization Best in Class Awards (2012, 2018).

Name

Dr. B.V. RAJU INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER EDUCATION

Legal name

B V Raju College

Website

https://bvrice.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dr. B.V. Raju Institute of Computer Education is a private AICTE-recognized postgraduate computer education institute in Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, offering MCA and BCA degree programmes affiliated to Adikavi Nannaya University, with admissions via APICET and a Training and Placement Cell linking graduates to IT employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Computer Applications Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHALAH

Online Technology & Computer Science Universities

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Distance & Online Universities

SECONDARYEDAMACAB

Text-Based Programming (Python, Java, C/C++)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Coding & Computer Science Programs

SECONDARYEDAMACAM

Cloud & DevOps Fundamentals (Cloud Basics, CI/CD Concepts)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Coding & Computer Science Programs

Keywords

• Computer education
• Postgraduate programs
• Campus placements
• Technical education
• Computer applications

Headquarters

HQ city

Bhimavaram

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. MCA Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue is generated through tuition and academic fees charged for the MCA postgraduate programme. Students gain admission through APICET entrance examination for the academic year 2026-27.
2. Placement and Training Services: The Training and Placement Cell facilitates campus recruitment drives with technology companies such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, and Capgemini, connecting students with employment opportunities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dr. B.V. Raju Institute of Computer Education is a private technical college offering a two-year MCA (Master of Computer Applications) postgraduate programme with an annual intake of 120 students and a BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) undergraduate programme. The curriculum covers computer science fundamentals with emphasis on applications, supported by a Training and Placement Cell that facilitates campus recruitment with IT companies such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, and Capgemini.

Product overview

Dr. B.V. Raju Institute of Computer Education operates as a constituent institution of Sri Vishnu Educational Society, offering undergraduate and postgraduate computer education programs. The primary offerings include the MCA (Master of Computer Applications) postgraduate program and BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) undergraduate program. The institution also provides placement training, summer internships, and industry exposure through its Training and Placement Cell. The college is affiliated to Adikavi Nannaya University and is recognized by AICTE.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MCA Department: Master of Computer Applications department offering 2-year postgraduate program

Products and services

• MCA (Master of Computer Applications) Two-year Master's degree programme in Computer Applications providing comprehensive knowledge of computer science with emphasis on applications. Affiliated to Adikavi Nannaya University and approved by AICTE. Annual intake is 120 students, admitted through APICET (ICET Code: BVRT). For students who have completed undergraduate education and seek a Master's in Computer Applications for IT careers.
• BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) Bachelor's degree programme in Computer Applications providing foundational education in computer science and applications. Designed for students seeking undergraduate entry into the computer applications field.
• Training and Placement Cell Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 111 students placed across 24 companies in academic year 2021-22
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TCS (Tata Consultancy Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCS is a major campus recruiter at B V Raju College, hiring MCA graduates for software engineering and IT services roles. In the 2021-22 academic year, TCS recruited 21 students for TCS Ninja and 1 student for TCS Digital roles. TCS is part of the college's client list that includes other major IT companies.
• WiprocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWipro is a long-standing campus recruitment partner of the college, appearing in the college's client list alongside TCS, Infosys, IBM, Accenture, and HP. Wipro recruits MCA graduates for technology services roles.
• InfosyscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInfosys recruits MCA graduates through campus placement drives. In 2021-22, 13 students were placed at Infosys. The college has been a consistent recruitment partner for Infosys over multiple academic years.
• AccenturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccenture is a regular campus recruiter at B V Raju College, hiring MCA graduates for professional IT consulting and services roles. 7 students were placed in 2021-22 and 2 in 2020-21.
• CapgeminicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapgemini recruits MCA graduates for IT consulting roles. 12 students were placed in 2021-22 and 4 in 2020-21.
• The PurpleLane CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe PurpleLane Company conducted Summer Internship training on Full Stack Development using Java for I MCA Second Semester students as part of the curriculum, providing industry-relevant practical training.
• Sri Vishnu Educational SocietycoreOthersThe parent organization that sponsors and governs the institute. Founded by Padma Bhushan Dr. B.V. Raju, the society runs multiple educational institutions and provides strategic direction, governance, and operational support to the college.
• Adikavi Nannaya UniversitycoreOthersThe affiliated university that grants the MCA degree. The college is affiliated to Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajamahendravaram. The Principal is a member of the Academic Calendar Committee of the university since 2020.
• AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)coreOthersThe college is recognized by AICTE, New Delhi, which is the statutory body that approves technical education programmes in India.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• VIT University (Vellore Institute of Technology): Large deemed university with strong IT-services placement record and MCA-adjacent programs; serves as a benchmark peer for placement scale and corporate recruiter breadth.
• IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University): National open university offering MCA via distance learning; competes for price-sensitive postgraduate computer applications students across India, including AP.

Direct peers

• GITAM University: Deemed university in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, offering MCA, BCA, and computer applications programs; competes for the same regional pool of postgraduate computer applications students.
• KL University: Deemed university in Andhra Pradesh offering MCA and other technical programs; competes in the same state for IT-services-oriented postgraduate students and corporate recruiters.
• Adikavi Nannaya University: The affiliating university for BVRC's MCA degree; directly comparable as an AP-based higher education institution granting MCA/BCA-equivalent degrees through affiliated colleges.
• Andhra University College of Engineering: Premier state university in Andhra Pradesh offering MCA and computer science programs; competes for APICET-qualified students seeking postgraduate computer applications education.
• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) Kakinada: State technical university in Andhra Pradesh offering MCA and other computer science degrees; competes for the same APICET-ranked student pool in the same geographic region with degree-granting authority.

Regional players

• Sri Venkateswara University: AP state university offering MCA and computer science programs; relevant regional peer in the same geography for postgraduate computer applications students.
• Acharya Nagarjuna University: State university in Andhra Pradesh offering MCA programs through affiliated colleges; competes as a regional higher education provider in the same AP market.

Emerging players

• upGrad Campus: Online/bootcamp-style higher education provider focused on technology and computer applications programs; an emerging alternative to traditional MCA colleges for Indian students.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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