SKIT Reopens, Invites Applications in EAMCET Counselling Phase 2

swift Summary:

• srikalahasteeswara Institute of Technology (SKIT) has officially merged with JNTU-Anantapur.
• The merger enables SKIT to be listed for admissions during the second phase of EAMCET counselling, as per an official order on Monday.
• SKIT was originally established in 1997 by Bojjala Gopala Krishna Reddy to provide affordable engineering education for underprivileged students but faced closure due to alleged negligence by the previous YSRCP government during the 2020-21 academic year.
• Under Minister Nara Lokesh and Srikalahasti MLA Bojjala Sudheer Reddy,efforts have revived the institution following an election promise.
• Starting this academic year, SKIT will offer junior engineering courses in CSE, ECE, EEE, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

Indian Opinion analysis:

The revival of SKIT and its integration into JNTU-Anantapur represents a important step forward in improving access to affordable technical education for underprivileged youth. This development may help address gaps in higher education accessibility within Andhra Pradesh. While allegations surrounding past negligence point to deeper governance challenges that disrupted admissions earlier, current leadership demonstrates commitment through institutional recovery efforts.The offering of multiple engineering streams further enhances employment prospects for students at both local and state levels. Long-term success will depend on sustained administrative focus and resource allocation toward quality enhancement.Read more: Link