Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTUK) is a collegiate public state university located in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India. It was established in 2008 under Act No. 30 of 2008 by the State of Andhra Pradesh, growing out of the College of Engineering Vizagapatam, founded by the Government of the composite Madras State in 1946. Originally known as Government Engineering College, Kakinada, it was affiliated with Andhra University before becoming a constituent college of Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, in 1972. In 2008 it separated from JNTU Hyderabad to become an independent university. JNTUK is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an "A+" grade and is funded and managed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Admissions to its Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral programs are based on national entrance examinations such as AP-EAPCET, AP-CPGET, AP-LAWCET, and GATE. The university has established several schools, including Management Studies, Spatial Information Technology, Health Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Renewable Energy, Food Technology, Biotechnology, Avionics, and Soft Skills & Public Relations. It has two constituent colleges: University College of Engineering, Kakinada and University College of Engineering, Narasaraopet. Notable alumni include Satya N. Atluri, E. Sreedharan, and B. V. R. Mohan Reddy.