Vikrama Simhapuri University was established by the Legislature of the State of Andhra Pradesh on 25th June 2008 by Act No. 29/2008 enacted. For macro stakes in nation-building tto create a think-tank of resourcefulness Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore, in its seminal role as a higher institute is grooming the careers of the youth. Keeping in view the resources of the region and the employability of the graduates University is currently offering eleven courses. From August 2008 it started offering six Postgraduate courses of contemporary relevance. On 29.08.2010 the award of the Ph.D. degree have been launched. 

By G.O.Ms. No. 89, Higher Education (U.E.II) Department, dated 25.06.2008 Nellore, came into being, fulfilling the long-cherished dream of the people of Nellore district. For the establishment six new Universities in six districts in Andhra Pradesh this GO makes history in the field of Higher Education in Andhra Pradesh since it paves the way.

Objectives of the University

• For both Undergraduate and Postgraduates Programm regulation of Courses and the Examination system.
• In identified thrust areas introduction of Post Graduate Courses.
• Establishment of Research and Development Activities.
• Development of a Data Bank for Natural Resources. 

Vision

• To technical education of Assam through a unified structure give synchronized strategic and operational leadership.
• To be with the international peers train excellent academic personnel and create state of the art infrastructure.