Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada

The CGPA provided for a student by JNTUK is the Cumulative grade point for a student’s overall performance throughout all the semesters in a program. The CGPA is calculated by taking into account all the courses undergone by a student in all the semesters of a programme, i.e. CGPA = Σ (Ci X Si) / ΣCi Where Si is the SGPA of the ith semester and Ci is the total number of credits in that semester.As per the B.Tech (R16) academic regulations of JNTUK, Kakinada, the following is the procedure for the computation of Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). SGPA (Si) = Σ (Ci X Gi) / Σ CiWhere Ci is the number of credits of the ith course and Gi is the grade point scored by the student in the ith course.The CGPA is calculated by taking into account all the courses undergone bya student in all the semesters of a programme, i.e.CGPA = Σ (Ci X Si) / Σ CiWhere Si is the SGPA of the ith semester and Ci is the total number of credits in that semester.The equivalent percentage can be calculated as per the below formula for the B.Tech students who obtains their degrees under R16 regulations ie. 2016-17 admitted batch onwards (2017-18 batch onwards for lateral entry scheme). Equivalent Percentage = (CGPA – 0.75) X 10

The placement facilities at JNTUK are satisfactory, with opportunities provided for students to secure job placements in various companies. The university has a dedicated placement cell that actively coordinates with companies and organizes recruitment drives on campus.Almost sixty percent of the pass-outs are placed in the jobs, and an average package of four to five lakhs is offered. The internships are provided in the third year of the course.TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, IBM, Accenture, Cognizant, Capgemini are some of the tech companies that visit University for recruitment. Individual student performance, skills, and preparation also play a significant role in securing job offers.

The faculties for B.Tech programs are not particularly great. Additionally, there are concerns regarding the evaluation of exam papers, as it often feels like the grading process is not carried out meticulously, leading to potential inconsistencies and unfairness in the assessment of students' performance. Furthermore, one area that needs improvement is the syllabus, which is somewhat outdated. The content and curriculum of some courses do not keep pace with the rapidly evolving industry standards and technological advancements. Moreover, the introduction of new courses does not always seem to provide much value to students in terms of practical knowledge or relevance to their career prospects.

JNTUK has many notable alumni who have made significant contributions in their respective fields. Some of the most notable alumni include:
- E. Sreedharan: Padma Vibhushan awardee, is a civil engineer and the former managing director of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. He is known for his work in the construction of the Delhi Metro. - G. V. Ramana Murthy: Former chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). He is a civil engineer and is known for his work in disaster management and risk reduction. - Penmetsa Ram Goal Varma often referred to by his initials RGV, is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer, known for his works in Telugu cinema in addition to Hindi Kannada language films, and television.