Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University - JNTU Kakinada

About Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University - JNTU Kakinada

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada (JNTUK) is a Government State University. The University grew out of a College that was ‘The College of Engineering, Vizagpatnam’ as was named at the time of its establishment in 1946. This college became a constituent of the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University with effect from 02-10-1972 through an act of legislature along with other sister institutions under the control of the then Director of Technical Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Earlier, it was affiliated to Andhra University. In the year 2003, the college has become autonomous. JNTU Kakinada has a sprawling campus of 110 acres, green with mango trees in the fast developing Port city of Kakinada, East coast of peninsula India. Its Territorial Jurisdiction comprises the districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakkhapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur and Prakasam.

JNTUK has two constituent colleges of Engineering:

1. JNTU Kakinada, Kakinada Campus
2. JNTU Kakinada, Vijayanagaram Campus

The colleges follow a continuous method of evaluation for internal assessment and external mode for end-examinations under semester system. Most of the faculty on rolls at present are having Ph.Ds and a few more are in the process of acquiring.These colleges are guided by the mentor University and work in close association at various levels, both academic and non-academic. JNTUK is responsible for maintaining standards, both academic and procedural

Facilities at JNTUK

Hostels - The University provides hostel accommodation for nearly about 400 boys and 300 girls. The hostels provide all the basic amenities.

Library - The main library is situated in a separate block. It has a collection of more than 54,000 volumes and maintains 12 journals. The library is open for 12 hours a day, 6 days a week and on Sundays it is open from 9 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. There is also a book-bank with more than 3000 volumes for borrowing by BC, SC and ST categories. These books are procured from the funds provided by the Social Welfare Department. Each of the Engineering Departments has its own library to reduce the burden on the Central Library and for the convenience of staff.

Computer Centre - Each department has got its own computer centre. A central internet facility is available in the Electronics and Communication Engineering department with access to both staff and students. In addition, an internet laboratory is attached to Computer Science and Engineering department, apart from separate internet connections to some other departments.

Consultancy – The University provides consultancy service to several working/retired public and private sector organizations. It assists municipalities, state police, endowments department, in designing drainage systems, traffic and pollution surveys, software development (e-cop) etc. The Civil Engineering department has got its additional accommodation with Rs.68.0 lakhs, half of which is from the amounts earned through consultancy. The Civil Engineering earns about 18 lakhs annually. A lot of Geotechnical investigation activity has been undertaken by the Civil Engineering Department. Some of important clients include ONGC, Kakinada Port Project, Sri Shakthi Gas Limited besides World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) Aided Projects. The Mechanical Engineering Department offers consultancy works in the testing of pressure gauges, lubricating oils etc., and mineralogical investigations. The Electrical Engineering Department has been offering services in high voltage testing, calibration of meters, measurement of leakage currents in insulated High Voltage (HV) sticks and ladders and design of heavy current contactors.

Research - With the help of funds raised through the contributions from the Alumni, a Golden Jubilee block (Swarnotsav Bhavan) has been constructed on the campus mainly to encourage Research & Development activities. In addition, quite a few collaborative research schemes sponsored by CSIR, CRRI, ISRO, BHEL etc have been/are being carried out.

Bus Service - A 60 seater bus is available and used for educational tours and technical visits.

Medical Facilities - The University provides medical facilities on the campus through a dispensary with a medical officer deputed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh and the supporting staff provided by the college.

Bank and Post Office - The State Bank of India and the Postal Department have their respective branches in the campus.

Technical Clubs – The University has technical clubs like the student chapter of IEEE and CSI.

Auditorium - There is an auditorium with an area of about 500 sq.ms. attached with an open air theatre for organizing the functions with a gathering of 500.

Placement and Training Cell - The College has a placement and training cell which organises placement camps every year for the benefit of students.

Alumni Association - Membership to the JNTUK Alumni Association is free and open to all graduates, former students (graduates and post graduates), past and present staff, University council members, and other individuals/organizations connected to the campus community who would like to stay in touch.

Other facilities include:

• STD Booth
• Photocopy Centre
• Internet Centre
• Bookstore
• National Cadet Corps (NCC)
• National Social Service (NSS)
• Guesthouse
• Play Fields
• Summer Schools
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Symposia
• Conferences