JNTUK B.Tech Civil Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fees for the 4-year B.Tech Civil Engineering programme are approximately Rs. 1,85,900 (excluding hostel). The tuition fee is Rs. 45,000 per year, with a one-time admission fee of Rs. 5,000 in Year 1. As a government university constituent college, the fees are among the lowest for B.Tech in Andhra Pradesh. SC/ST students can avail full fee reimbursement under the Jagananna Vidya Deevena scheme, and BC/EBC students can get up to 50% reimbursement, making it highly accessible for students from rural and economically weaker backgrounds.

Ans. The seat intake for B.Tech Civil Engineering at JNTU-GV Vizianagaram is 30 seats. Admission is through AP EAPCET. Based on 2024 AP EAPCET cutoff data, the General category closing rank was around 59,266 (Round 2), indicating moderate competition. SC/ST/BC category students have separate cutoffs and reserved seats, making it accessible for a wider range of students.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as site executives, quality assurance and control engineers, design engineers, AutoCAD drafters, structural engineers, and project managers in sectors like construction, infrastructure, real estate, government public works departments (PWD), and consulting firms. With Andhra Pradesh's rapid infrastructure development (new capital projects, road networks, ports), demand for civil engineers in the region is high. Students can also pursue M.Tech, GATE, or government job exams (APPSC, UPSC) for further career advancement. About 80% of students secure placements in companies like Infosys, TCS, L&T, Cognizant, and Accenture, with the highest package around Rs. 7 LPA and average around Rs. 3.5 LPA.

Ans. Yes, JNTU-GV Vizianagaram has on-campus hostel facilities for students. The total fee per semester (including hostel and mess) is approximately Rs. 30,000 as per student reviews. The hostel is not mandatory; students can also opt for off-campus accommodation in Vizianagaram city.

Ans. Admission is through AP EAPCET (Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test). For 2026, the exam is scheduled for May 12-18, 2026, with results on June 1, 2026. After results, students must register for AP EAPCET counselling, complete certificate verification, exercise web options (college and branch preferences), and report to the allotted college. The counselling is tentatively scheduled from July 7 to July 30, 2026.

Ans. Students can avail multiple scholarships: the Jagananna Vidya Deevena scheme provides full fee reimbursement for SC/ST students and up to 50% for BC/EBC/Minority students; the Jagananna Vasathi Deevena scheme provides Rs. 20,000/year as maintenance allowance; and merit-based scholarships from the North South Foundation and Next Step Foundation are also available. All government scholarships are disbursed through the JnanaBhumi portal (jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in). Students must apply within the stipulated deadline each academic year.