No, Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) is a public university located in Karnataka, India, with 19 years of experience in technological education, research and development. It was established in the year 1998 by Government of Karnataka, with the objective of providing quality and excellence in technical education for the students of Karnataka.
VTU is one of the largest universities in India, spread over 218 colleges and 19 off-campus centers located in Karnataka, with a total of 82,000 enrolments in 2017. It offers a range of Graduate, Postgraduate and Research level courses in Engineering, Sciences, Technology, Computer Applications and Management.
Some of the academic programs offered by the university include:
- B.E./B.Tech. in Engineering (Electronics, Computer Science, Information Science, Mechanical Engineering, etc.)
- M.E./M.Tech. in Engineering (Soft ware Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.)
- M.Sc./M.Phil in Computer Applications
- Ph.D. in Engineering, Sciences and Technology
- MBA/PG Diploma in Management
- Diploma/Certificate courses in Computer Applications
Besides, the university offers several distance learning programs such as MBA, D.E.P.P, B.E., M.E., Diploma, M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees.
VTU is accredited by NAAC and UGC and is an approved university of AICTE and AIU. The university strives to provide the best education to their students and continuously promote technology and research.