Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore

Contact Address:

V.R.College Campus
Nellore-524001
Sri Potti Sriramulu Dist.

Phone-No:0861-2352377

Fax-No:0861-2352357

e-mail: Contactus@simhapuriuniv.org

Official Website: http://www.simhapuriuniv.org/

About the University:

Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore, came into being, fulfilling the long-cherished dream of the people of Nellore district, re-christened Potti Sriramulu Nellore district since 2008, by G.O.Ms. No. 89, Higher Education (U.E.II) Department, dated 25.06.2008. This GO makes history in the field of Higher Education in Andhra Pradesh since it paves the way for the establishment six new Universities in six districts in Andhra Pradesh.

The name Vikrama Simhapuri derives itself from literature and inscription of 12th century AD which mentions the place as ‘Vikrama Simhapuri’. This name is linked to an early Pallava ruler, Simha – Vishnu (575 – 600 AD), though the Pallava inscriptions either of Simha – Vishnu or of the latter period did not refer to Simhapuri in spite of the fact that Nellore remained a part of the early Pallava territory of pre- and post- Simha Vishnu period. Thus the name Vikrama Simhapuri University suggests how time past is present in time present and is carried forward hopefully into time future, by this new University.


Courses Offered:

The Monitoring and Development Committee of the University instituted the following courses of study during the academic year 2008-2009:

1.
Name of the Course: M.Sc.

Subject: Marine Biology

Student Intake: 30

2.
Name of the Course: M.Sc.

Subject:Organic Chemistry

Student Intake: 30

3.
Name of the Course: M.A.

Subject: English

Student Intake: 30

4.
Name of the Course: M.S.W.

Subject: Master of Social Work

Student Intake: 30

5.
Name of the Course: M.B.A

Subject:Business Management

Student Intake: 40

6.
Name of the Course: M.C.A.

Subject: Computer Science

Student Intake: 40

The courses area designed keeping in view the scope for development and the resources available in the region. The importance of Marine Biology to the region having a vast seacoast has been duly taken note of. “Writing for the Media” will be an important specialization for the M.A. English students, given the proactive role played by the media in enlightening the public on the social and economic development of the nation. Similarly, Disaster Management will be one of the constituent units of the MSW course. It has been decided to initiate in the next couple of years more courses involving a dialogue with the pharmaceutical sector, bio-technology sector, and SHAR, thereby ensuring employment to the students. At present, the University is temporarily located in the premises of VR College at Nellore.