Visvesvaraya Technological University (formerly known as Visveswaraiah Technological University) [VTU], Belgaum established in 1998 is a State University, currently having 101-150 position in NIRF Ranking 2025 and 521-540 score out of 987 in QS Asia 2025. VTU Belgaum is approved by AICTE and UGC. Admission in Visvesvaraya Technological University is offered in Engineering, Management and Computer Applications at UG/ PG/ Doctorate level with scholarship benefits to deserving students.
Since its inception in 1998, Visvesvaraya Technological University has been delivering need-based, technical-based, and value-based training and education to its students. It is a State University approved by the UGC and AICTE. It has accreditation from NAAC with “B+” grade.
The vision of VTU Belgaum is to become a popular Technical University across the nation that provides world-class education in the field of Science and Technology. Its mission is to meet the requirements of industries by providing them with trained technical human resources equipped with practical and theoretical knowledge.
The several departments of the university are:
Admissions at Visvesvaraya Technological University are considered as per its rules and regulations. It publishes a notice regarding admissions in different UG and PG programs on its official website. Candidates need to follow the instructions as given on the website.
* For further details, kindly refer to the University’s official website.
Students of VTU Belgaum get assistance for the following scholarships from the university:
| Institute Name | Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum |
| Formerly Known As | Visveswaraiah Technological University, Belgaum |
| Estd. Year | 1998 |
| Approved/Recognised by | AICTE, UGC |
| Type | State University |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Doctorate |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Karisiddappa |
| Address | Jnana Sangama, VTU Main Road Machhe, Belgaum - 590018, Karnataka, India |
| Contact Number | 0831-2498225, 2405454 |
| Official Website | https://vtu.ac.in/en/ |
| Rank By | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
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101-150 out of 200 | 2025 (Universities) |
| 75 out of 200 | 2024 (Universities) | |
| 63 out of 200 | 2023 (Universities) | |
| 72 out of 200 | 2022 (Universities) | |
| 82 out of 200 | 2021 (Universities) | |
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9 out of 15 | 2025 (Government Technical Universities) |
| 10 out of 15 | 2024 (Government Technical Universities) | |
| 22 out of 23 | 2020 (Technical Universities) | |
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521-540 out of 987 | 2025 (Asia) |
| 501-550 out of 855 | 2024 (Asia) | |
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Band-Performer | 2021 (Government Technical University & Deemed to be University) |
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54 out of 100 | 2025 (Government B-Schools) |
The Central Placement Cell (CPC) of Visvesvaraya Technological University is committed towards providing all the possible support and information to make the students ready for the industry. Its vision is to make students competent and knowledgeable so that they can manage upcoming challenges. It trains students according to the industry requirements and offer them multiple opportunities to give their career a good start. The key role of CPC is to provide a common platform for students and corporate interactions. It also organises activities like Seminars, Workshops, Pre-Placement Talks, and other training sessions for students.
Key recruiters of the university are Infosys, IBM, Hexaware Technologies, Cognizant, Tata Consultancy Services, SLK Software, Mindtree, Berger Paints, KEC International, Wipro, etc.
Visvesvaraya Technological University has a Library that was created to support and fulfil the requirements of research activities. Its rich collection has 73300+ Books, 2500+ Theses, 10+ Journals, 14500+ Project Reports, 300+ Bound Volumes, 7000+ E-Journals, 25100+ e-Books, etc.
The University also provides sports facilities for its students. The sports facilities include Cricket Field, Badminton Hall, Football Field, Volleyball Court, Kho-Kho ground, Chess Hall, Hockey Field, etc. The University participates in several Sport Competitions and Tournaments on Inter-Collegiate, Inter-Universities, National, and International Levels. The Campus also has laboratories to facilitate students a platform where they can learn and experiment.
