VIT-AP University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, lists fees for 11 programmes. The cheapest is Doctor of Philosophy at ₹1 lakh, and the most expensive is Bachelor of Technology at ₹13.3 lakh. Every figure below is for the whole course, not one year — that single distinction causes more confusion than anything else on a fees page.
What VIT-AP University charges
Here is the full list. Where a programme shows a range, the fee depends on the specialisation or category you fall into.
| Programme | Duration | Tuition | Hostel & mess | Total course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | 5 years | ₹90,000 | ₹5 lakh | ₹5.9 lakh |
| Bachelor of Commerce | 3 years | ₹1.6 lakh | ₹3 lakh | ₹4.7 lakh |
| Bachelor of Technology | 4 - 5 years | ₹4.8 lakh | ₹4.3 lakh | ₹9.2 lakh–₹13.3 lakh |
| Master of Technology | 2 years | ₹3.8 lakh | ₹2.2 lakh | ₹6 lakh |
| Bachelor of Science | 5 years | ₹2.8 lakh | ₹5 lakh | ₹7.8 lakh |
| Master of Science | 2 years | ₹1.2 lakh | ₹2.1 lakh | ₹3.3 lakh–₹3.8 lakh |
| Bachelor of Laws | 5 years | ₹8.1 lakh | ₹6.6 lakh | ₹14.7 lakh |
| Bachelor of Laws | 5 years | ₹8.1 lakh | ₹6.6 lakh | ₹14.7 lakh |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | 3 - 4 years | ₹1.6 lakh | ₹3 lakh | ₹4.7 lakh–₹6.3 lakh |
| Doctor of Philosophy | 30 months | ₹1 lakh | — | ₹1 lakh |
| Certificate Courses | 6 - 15 months | — | ₹1.6 lakh | ₹1.6 lakh |
What each part of the fee is
- Tuition — the teaching fee. This is the part scholarships and category waivers usually reduce.
- One-time charges and deposits — admission fee, caution deposit and similar, paid once at the start. Deposits are usually refundable when you leave.
- Hostel and mess — your room and food. Charged separately from tuition, and only if you stay on campus.
- Other charges — exam fees, insurance, library and lab charges, and anything else billed per semester.
10 of the 11 programmes here list hostel charges separately, and 8 list a one-time component. Where a programme shows only a total, ask the college for the split — you need it to work out the yearly outgo.
Working out your real cost
Take the total course fee, then add the things a fee circular does not: travel home a few times a year, books and equipment for your branch, a laptop if your course needs one, and everyday spending. For most students that adds a meaningful amount on top of the sticker figure over three or four years.
Then take away what you may not have to pay. Category waivers, income-linked concessions, merit scholarships and central schemes can cut tuition substantially — at some institutions to zero. Check the scholarships tab before you assume the full number applies to you.
Before you pay
- Ask which year the fee is for. Fees are revised most years, and a figure published for one batch may not be yours.
- Ask what is refundable. Caution deposits usually are; admission fees usually are not.
- Ask about the payment schedule. Whether it is annual or per semester changes what you need in hand on day one.
- Get it in writing. Whatever you are told at counselling should match the official circular.
About these figures
These fees come from VIT-AP University's own record and are updated as the college publishes new ones. A dash means that component has not been reported — not that it is free. Fees decide a lot, so confirm the current circular with the college before you pay anything.