JNTU College of Engineering Rankings & Recognitions 2025 Details

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Gurajada, Vizianagaram (JNTU-GV) has undergone a significant transformation since its inception as a constituent college of JNTUK in 2007. Elevated to a full-fledged State University in 2022, it has rapidly established itself as a premier technical institution in the North Coastal region of Andhra Pradesh. Its reputation is anchored by high-level national accreditations, consistently competitive rankings, and a growing portfolio of academic and institutional awards.

1. National Accreditations & Approvals

The most critical indicators of JNTU-GV's quality are its certifications from India’s top regulatory and assessment bodies.

• NAAC Accreditation: The institution is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A' Grade. This recognition signifies high standards in teaching-learning processes, research output, and infrastructure.

• NBA Accreditation: Major undergraduate departments, including ECE, CSE, and Mechanical Engineering, have historically maintained National Board of Accreditation (NBA) status, ensuring that their curricula meet global technical education standards.

• ISO Certification: In 2022, shortly after its elevation to university status, JNTU-GV received ISO 9001:2015 recognition for its quality management systems, further validating its administrative and academic efficiency.

• UGC Recognition: As a State University established by the Andhra Pradesh Act No. 22 of 2021, JNTU-GV is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f), making it eligible for central research funding and developmental grants.

2. National & State Rankings (2024–2026)

JNTU-GV consistently features in the upper tiers of engineering and university rankings within India and the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Note: The 2025 rankings show a notable improvement for JNTU-GV, jumping from rank 106 to 90 in the IIRF engineering category, reflecting its growth as an independent university.

3. Faculty Awards & Professional Recognitions

The university's reputation is heavily bolstered by the individual achievements of its senior faculty members, who serve as leaders in the national academic community.

• Academic Excellence Awards: Prominent faculty like Dr. Shaik Kalesha Vali (Director of IQAC) have been honored with medals for proficiency in Mathematics and the "Academic Excellence Award – 2019" by MAKAT.

• Leadership in Science & Tech: Dr. G. Jaya Suma (Registrar & Professor of IT) was awarded the "Outstanding Women in Engineering-VIWA" and "Woman Researcher in Science and Technology" in recent years. She also holds the CMI Level 5 award in Management and Leadership.

• Professional Fellowships: Many faculty members hold Senior Fellowships in IEEE, life memberships in ISTE, and active roles in the Computer Society of India (CSI), facilitating high-level industry-academia bridges.

4. Institutional Highlights & Student Recognitions

Beyond formal rankings, JNTU-GV is recognized for its specialized student chapters and social impact initiatives.

• Active Student Chapters: The university hosts some of the most active student branches of international organizations, including IEEE, IETE, and ACM. These chapters frequently win regional awards for organizing hackathons and technical symposiums.

• NSS & Social Responsibility: The NSS (National Service Scheme) wing at JNTU-GV is one of the most decorated in the region, regularly receiving commendations from the state government for its blood donation camps and rural developmental drives under the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan.

• Nodal Centre for NPTEL: The university is a recognized Nodal/Local Chapter for NPTEL (SWAYAM), consistently ranking as an "Active" local chapter based on the number of students successfully completing online certifications from IITs.

5. Research & Patents

As an autonomous university, JNTU-GV has significantly increased its research footprint:

• Patents: Faculty members from the ECE and CSE departments have successfully published and filed multiple Indian and International Patents in areas such as VLSI Design and Cloud Privacy.

• Funded Projects: The university has secured research funding from agencies like the UGC and AICTE, focusing on societal issues such as mathematical modeling of epidemic models and digital forensics.

For those tracking the university's progress, official reports for the NIRF 2026 and NAAC AQAR are available through the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) on the university's official portal at jntugv.edu.in.