Vikrama Simhapuri University

Vikrama Simhapuri University 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.

COURSES OF STUDY INSTITUTED

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

SL.No.	Name of the Course	Subject	Student Intake
1	M.Sc.	Marine Biology	30
2	M.Sc.	Organic Chemistry	30
3	M.A.	English	30
4	M.S.W.	Master of Social Work	30
5	M.B.A	Business Management	40
6	M.C.A.	Computer Science	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..