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Vishwakarma University: Courses, Fee, Admission 2024, Placement
Vishwakarma University (VU) is a state-private university established in 2017 in Pune, Maharashtra. Times Higher Education (THE) Global Impact Rankings 2021 has featured VU among the top Institutions & universities from 98 countries/regions. The university currently offers 23 UG Programs,18 PG Programs, and 2 Diploma Certificate programs in the disciplines of Arts, Design, Architecture, Engineering, Pharmacy, Management Studies, Law, Analytics, Liberal Arts, Media, Journalism, Music, and Travel Tourism which are approved by the respective council of India. Popular courses of the university include an MBA course, B.Des course across 5 specializations, M.Des courses in 3 specializations, a 5 year integrated BBA+LLB course, B. Pharm and M.Pharm, B.Arch. B.Tech, and M.Tech courses. Other popular courses include BA, BSc, BBA, LLB, LLM, MSc, etc. The university also offers D.Pharm and Certificate courses. Candidates who have not appeared in National-level Entrance Tests need to take VUNET to qualify for MBA, BBA, LLB, LLM, BBA+LLB, B.Tech, and B.Pharm and D.Pharm courses. Candidates seeking enrollment in the B.Arch degree program need to qualify in NATA. Admission to the other programs offered by VU is solely merit-based. Check: Vishwakarma University Pune Admission
Currently, 3000+ students are studying on the VU campus. The university also prides itself on its 300+ highly qualified and richly experienced faculty members. VU has 100+ Industry Collaborations which helps in successful placements of the VU graduates. Some of the programs are delivered in collaboration with the top league International Universities, which has been attracting students from 10+ Nationalities. Students at VU enjoy a Diverse Learning Environment, Contemporary Curriculum, rich library resources, Co-Curricular Activities, Student Exchange programs, Centres of Excellence, State-of-the-Art Infrastructure, and Digital Preparedness.
Vishwakarma University Highlights
| Established | Institute Type | 2017 | Private |
| Approved By | AICTE, BCI, UGC |
| Set By | Bansilal Ramnath Agarwal Charitable Trust (BRACT) |
| Courses Offered | B.A., B.Des., B.Sc., B.Pharm, B.Com, BBA, B.Tech., B. Arch, M.Tech., MBA, D. Pharm, M.A., M.Des, LL.B., LLM, Certificate and Diploma Courses |
| Application Mode | Online and Offline |
| Admission Criteria | Merit-based & Entrance Test |
| Entrance Exams | JEE Main, MHT-CET, CAT, CMAT, CLAT, NATA, CEED, UCEED |
| Institute Entrance | VUNET |
| Top Recruiters | IBM, SAP, TCS, Jio, Capgemini, HDFC Bank, etc. |
| Facilities Available | Library, Sports, Transport, Virtual Classrooms, Cafeteria, etc. |
| Official Website | https://www.vupune.ac.in/ |
Vishwakarma University Key Facts
- Featured among the top institutions amongst 1200 universities from 98 countries/regions as per Times Higher Education (THE) Global Impact Rankings 2021
- 10+ International Collaborations.
- International Projects and Assignments with global internships and placements.
- Student Exchange Programmes.
- Short Courses and Certifications
- 100+ Industry Professionals as Advisors.
- 10+ Centres of Excellence.
- Employability Enhancement Programme
- Choice Based Credit System (CBCS).
- Outcome Based Education (OBE).
Vishwakarma University Awards & Rankings
Here are some latest awards & rankings of Vishwakarma University.
| Rank | Ranking Body | Ranking Type (college or course specific) | Ranking Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recognized in “Affordable and Clean Energy” (401-600) and “Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure” (301-400) and “Good Health and Well-being” (801-1000) Categories | Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings- 2023 | University | 2023 |
| Positioned in the band of 151-300 out of 1417 institutions across the globe | NIRF-2023 (National Innovation and Research Framework) | University | 2023 |
| Among Global Top 50 Innovative Universities in the “Industrial Application” Category (at 47th) | WURI-2023 (World’s Universities with Real Impact) | University | 2023 |
| Ranked among the top 10 Engineering Universities in India (at 10th position) | Times B School Rankings 2023 | University | 2023 |
| Ranked among the Global band of 51-100 Innovative Universities in the “Industrial Application” Category | WURI-2022 (World’s Universities with Real Impact) | University | 2022 |
| Ranked among the top 200 globally in Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for SDG 7 “Affordable and Clean Energy” Category | Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings- 2021 | University | 2021 |
| Ranked one of the best universities in India by U-Multirank World Rankings of Universities | U-Multirank- 2020 | University | 2020 |
| Appeared as one of the Top two Emerging B Schools all over India and Featured in the top 6 Management Institutes in the Country | AICTE-CII Survey of Best Industry -Linked Technical Institutes -2020 | Management Course | 2020 |
| Name of Award | Awarding Body | Awarding Year |
|---|---|---|
| Gold award winner for Progressive Digital Leadership Award (Pvt. & Deemed) to Mr. Bharat Agarwal as Chancellor/President | ThecEDU Awards by The Economic Times | 2024 |
| Winner of Leadership and Management Team of the Year 2023 | Times Higher Education (THE) Awards Asia 2023 | 2023 |
| Ranked among the top 400 globally in Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for SDG 7 “Affordable and Clean Energy” Category | Times Higher Education (THE) Awards Asia 2022 | 2022 |
| Ranked among the top 400 globally in Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for SDG 7 “Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure” Category | Times Higher Education (THE) Awards Asia 2022 | 2022 |
| For substantial contribution to the field of Education | Lokmat Education Awards -2022 | 2022 |
| Shortlisted in the “Excellence and Innovation in the Arts” Category | Times Higher Education (THE) Awards Asia 2022 | 2022 |
| Winner of Excellence in Design Education Award at the eLets 18th World Education Summit & Awards 2021. | Elets Digital Learning Magazine | 2021 |
| Emerging University of the Year in Western India by ASSOCHAM- | (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India) ASSOCHAM-2020 | 2020 |
Vishwakarma University Courses
VU offers courses across all the leading academic areas at the UG and PG levels. It also offers some diploma and certificate courses. The details for each course are mentioned below.
| Courses | Details | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.A | Duration: 3 years Specializations: Fashion & Apparel Design, Animation & Multimedia, Interior Design & Decoration, Travel and Tourism, Psychology, Music, Journalism & Mass Communication Prakrit and Jain Studies Total Tuition Fee: INR 51,722 – INR 6,24,968 | 10+2 with 45% marks from any stream |
| B.Sc | Duration: 3 years Specialization: Economics, Computer Science, Statistics (Big Data Analysis). Total Tuition Fee: INR 3,44,810 – INR 5,38,766 | 10+2 in any stream with minimum 45% marks or Diploma in releavant stream |
| B. Tech. | Duration: 4 years Specialization: Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Total Tuition Fee: INR 13,36,139 | 10+2 with English or 3 year Diploma with minimum 45% marks + MHT-CET / JEE-Mains / VUNET |
| BBA | Duration: 3 years Specialization: Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, IB, IT Total Tuition Fee: INR 6,46,519 | 10+2 with minimum 45% + VUNET |
| B. Des | Duration: 4 years Specializations: Product, Visual Communication, UI-UX Total Tuition Fee: INR 16,16,297 | 10+2 in any stream with minimum 45% marks + UCEED / VUNET |
| B. Pharm | Duration: 4 years Specialization: General Total Tuition Fee: INR 7,75,823 | 10 + 2 with PCM / PCB + MHT-CET / VUNET |
| B.Arch | Duration: 5 years Specialization: General Total Tuition Fee: INR 9,39,357 | 10+2 with PCM or 10+3 Diploma Examination (any stream) with Mathematics as a compulsory subject + NATA |
| M.A. | Duration: 2 years Specialization: Animation & Multimedia, Interior Design & Decoration, Psychology, and Journalism & Mass Communication Total Tuition Fee: INR 34,850 – INR 3,38,250 | Bachelor’s degree in any stream |
| M.Des | Duration: 2 years Specialization: Graphic Design, Product Design, User Experience Design Total Tuition Fee: INR 7,68,750 | Bachelor’s (12+4) Degree in any subject + CEED / VUNET |
| M.Sc. | Duration: 2 years Specializations: Statistics, Big Data Analysis, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Wastewater and Sanitation Management Total Tuition Fee: INR 2,56,250 – INR 3,48,500 | Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field with minimum 50% marks |
| M.Tech. | Duration: 2 years Specializations: Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor’s degree in relevant stream with minimum 50% marks |
| MBA | Duration: 2 years Specialization: Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, IB, IT Total Tuition Fee: INR 5,33,000 | Bachelor’s degree in any subject with 50% Marks + MHT-CET / CMAT / CAT / VUNET |
| Certificate Course | Duration: 6 months Specialization: Sustainability Management | 10 + 2 or equivalent |
| LL.B. | Duration: 3 years Specialization: General Total Tuition Fee: INR 3,15,250 | Bachelor’s degree in any stream with 45% marks + CLAT / VUNET |
| BBA.LLB. | Duration: 5 years Specialization: General Total Tuition Fee: INR 7,45,960 | 10+2 with 45% marks in any stream + CLAT / VUNET |
| LLM | Duration: 1 year Specialization: General Total Tuition Fee: INR 1,25,000 | LL.B. from any Indian or Foreign University recognized by the UGC with at least 50% marks + CLAT / VUNET |
| D. Pharm | Duration: 2 years Specialization: General Total Tuition Fee: INR 2,56,250 | 10+2 with PCM / PCB + MHT-CET / VUNET |
Vishwakarma University Admissions
Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak, Vishwakarma University has enabled the provisional admission for the students. By completing this procedure, you can seek provisional admission to VU (for the programme selected) for the academic year 2022 – 2023. Submission of this online form will enable your account with Vishwakarma University’s ERP System.
How to apply offline?
- Visit the Counseling and Admissions office of VU at Kondhwa in Pune.
- Obtain the concerned course brochure.
- Apply for the provisional admission at the admissions office by filling the provisional admission form.
- Carry and attach the photocopies of required documents with the provisional admissions form and submit it to the admissions office.
How to apply online?
- Visit the official institute website (www.vupune.ac.in) and click on the link ‘Secure Provisional Admission’.
- The students must fill the relevant basic and educational details and upload all the required documents. The entrance exam scores for the relevant courses also must be entered wherever asked.
- After filling the form, the students must pay either INR 10000 or INR 25000 depending on the course for provisional admission.
After the application forms are submitted to the admissions office either by offline or online mode, a counseling round is arranged for the students according to a merit list.
Vishwakarma University Scholarships
Vishwakarma University, Pune (VU) offers financial benefits as below to cater a wide range of meritorious students to stand the chance of bridging the gap between financial aids and their career. VU provides meritorious scholarships to all aspiring students who complete the scholarship application procedure and meet the merit criteria to attain the scholarship. VU has granted scholarships to meritorious students worth INR 50 lakhs.
Detailed information on VU Scholarships is tabulated below:
| Scholarship Name | Details | Eligibility or Criteria for Selection | Amount of Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-Student of Vishwakarma Group | Alumni of Vishwakarma group | Last examination marksheet of Vishwakarma college/ school (12th / Graduation) Transfer Certificate of Vishwakarma college/ school Photocopy I-Card Copy of Vishwakarma college/ school Fees Payment Receipt Student Aadhar Copy | 10% in total fees every year |
| Immediate relative of Vishwakarma Student/ Alumni | Immediate relative (spouse, child/parent, sibling only) of current VI student or an immediate relative (spouse, child/parent, sibling only) of alumni of VI | Immediate Relative Vishwakarma I-Card Copy Immediate Relative’s Vishwakarma Marksheet Immediate Relative’s Vishwakarma TC/ LC Copy Immediate Relative’s Aadhar Card Fees Payment Receipt Student Aadhar Copy | 10% in total fees every year |
| Serving Defence Personnel | Serving/ Retired defence personnel. (not applicable for office staff), Indian armed forces – Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, BRO, Paramilitary forces,Central Armed Police Forces – BSF, NSG, NDRF, State Police, CRPF | Service I-Card NoC from the respective authority Fees Payment Receipt Student Aadhar Copy | 10% in total fees every year |
| Ward of Defence Personnel | I am a ward of (serving/retired) defence personnel/state police/traffic police personnel or ward of fire department personnel. | Serving Parent (Father/ Mother) Service I-Card Dependant Certificate or any other supporting document Serving Parent Aadhar Copy Fees Payment Receipt Student Aadhar Copy | 10% in total fees every year |
Vishwakarma University Placements
VU has a career progression assistance department that looks after the career opportunities, entrepreneurship avenues, entrance exam preparations, and miscellaneous activities of the students. The college boasts of over 100 companies that visit the VU campus each year to recruit students.
| Particulars | Placement Statistics 2019 – 2023 |
|---|---|
| Degree | All |
| Number of Students Registered | 1600 |
| Number of Companies Visited | 750+ |
| Number of Students Placed | 1462 |
| Number of Offers Made | 1510 |
| Placement Percentage | 91.38% |
| Minimum Salary | 3 LPA |
| Maximum Salary | 17.75 LPA |
| Average Salary | 5.5 LPA |
| Average Salary Percentage for Last 3 Years | 6 LPA |
| Recruiter List | JPMorgan Chase & Co., Accenture, Honeywell, Whirlpool, Bekaert Industries, Diacto, Tata Technologies, Neilsen IQ, CitiBank, Thermax, ITC, Siemens, HSBC, Ceasefire, Cipla Ltd. |
| Internship Details (if available) | 2000+ internships and projects |
Vishwakarma University Faculty
The university offers courses in a total of 9 disciplines. Each discipline forms a separate school, with its own Dean, Assistant Professors, and Associate Professors. Additionally, there are also lecturers, readers, and adjunct faculty members. The total faculty staff comprises of:
- 9 Professors
- 9 Associate Professors
- 73 Assistant Professors
- 13 Lecturers
