NIAT X NRI University - Vijayawada Campus

Overview

NRI Campus in Vijayawada offers a spacious, green learning environment with modern facilities and a strong tech focus. It fosters innovation, discipline, and real-world readiness.

Location: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

Important Date: Phase-1 NAT is on January 18th 2026

Campus Features

Spacious Campus

Open, green, and calm learning environment

Tech-Enabled

Smart classrooms and labs equipped with modern technology

Skill-Centric

Focus on hands-on experience and practical learning

Student Focused

Safe, disciplined, and friendly atmosphere for students

Collaboration for Industry-Ready Education

The NIAT upskilling program is offered as per provisions in the UGC and AICTE guidelines, providing industry-ready education through collaboration with universities.

Admission Process: 4 Steps to Apply for Admission Counselling from NIAT

Step 1: Submit the NAT Application Form Online

Fill out your details
Pay ₹1200* as registration fee (non-refundable)

Important: Phase-1 NAT is on January 18th 2026

Step 2: Take NAT (NxtWave Assessment Test)

NAT is a 90-minute test designed to evaluate your cognitive abilities and potential as a future tech innovator.

Test Format:

Test Component	Duration	Number of Questions	Focus Area
Psychometric Test	30 minutes	25 questions	Personality and emotional traits
Aptitude	30 minutes	18 questions	Analytical and adaptive skills
Mathematics	30 minutes	17 questions	Practical problem-solving

Total Duration: 90 minutes

Step 3: Appear For Counselling

Once you qualify for NAT, you'll be invited for a one-on-one counselling session to discuss your goals
Based on your performance in NAT and preferences expressed in the counselling session, you will be suggested a university collaborating with NIAT, that best suits your needs

Step 4: Confirm Your Admission

Apply to your preferred university where NIAT upskilling program is offered
The University will process your admission following its established eligibility criteria and admission policies
The admission is solely at the discretion of the university as per UGC and AICTE norms

Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?

Academic Requirements:

12th Grade Completion: Must have completed 12th grade with Maths, Physics, and Chemistry
Pass-out Year: Passed out in 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025

Important Note: 12th pass-outs before 2022 aren't eligible.

NIAT Upskilling Program Offered At 10+ Universities

The NIAT upskilling program is available at the following partner universities across India:

Andhra Pradesh

NRI University - Vijayawada
Nadimpalli Satyanarayana Raju Institute of Technology (NSRIT) - Visakhapatnam
BEST Innovation University - Andhra Pradesh
Annamacharya University - Andhra Pradesh
Chalapathi Institute of Technology - Guntur
Chalapathi Institute of Engineering and Technology - Guntur

Telangana

St. Mary's University - Hyderabad
Chaitanya - Hyderabad
Aurora Deemed University - Hyderabad

Karnataka

St. Peter's Institute of Higher Education and Research (SPIHER) - Bangalore
Yenepoya University - Mangalore
S-VYASA University School of Advanced Studies - Bengaluru

Maharashtra

Alard University - Pune
Ajeenkya DY Patil University - Pune
Sanjay Ghodawat University - Maharashtra

Tamil Nadu

Joy University - Tamil Nadu
Takshashila University - Chennai-Pondicherry
B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology - Chennai
AMET University | Academy of Maritime Education & Training - Tamil Nadu

Other States

Scope Global Skills University - Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Vivekananda Global University - Jaipur, Rajasthan
Noida International University - Delhi Noida

Important Disclaimer

NIAT is not a university and does not itself award degrees. Admission into universities where the NIAT upskilling program is offered is solely at the discretion of the university based on its established admission policies.

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