Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore was established in 2008 and is currently offering several courses keeping in view the resources of the region and the employability of the graduates. The university offers 17 post graduate programmes, 2 integrated courses namely M.Sc., M.B.A. and 2 research courses viz. M.Phil. and Ph.D. Candidates can get admission to the post graduate courses through VSUPGCET entrance examination and integrated courses through qualifying examination. Entrance examination for admission to post-graduate courses is conducted by the university and is known as VSUPGCET, abbreviated as Vikrama Simhapuri University Post-Graduate Common Entrance Test.