BHARTIYA ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION UNIVERSITY

Bhartiya Engineering Science and Technology Innovation University, commonly known as B.E.S.T Innovation University (BESTIU), is a private university situated in Gownivaripaill, Gorantla, in Andhra Pradesh, India. It was established in 2019 under the Andhra Pradesh Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) (Amendment) Act, 2019, which was passed by the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly in February 2019 and notified later that month. The university was founded by Bharat Lal Meena, a former IAS officer, who took on the role of Founder and Chairman. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission under Section 2(f) and holds the right to confer degrees as per Section 22(1) of the UGC Act, 1956. The institution has held convocation ceremonies, including a recently concluded second convocation where students graduated. Over the years, the university has had several vice chancellors: Dr. S S Biligi served until 14 June 2024, followed by P. Subrahmanya Yadapadithaya from 15 June 2024 to September 2024. Dr. Nagajyothi Koripella currently holds the position of vice chancellor.