Dr. Rao’s Educational Qualifications
B.Sc Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Sri Venkateswara University, 1970.
M.Sc Physics (Acoustics), Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, 1972.
M.S (Mechanical Engineering), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 1986.
Ph.D (Mechanical Engineering), Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, 1992.
Ph.D (Management), Institute of Management Studies, Devi Ahilya Vishwa Vidyalaya, Indore, 2002.
Doctor of Science Honoris Causa by Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore (June 2014).
Doctor of Science Honoris Causa by NIT Kurukshetra (March 2014).
Doctor of Science- Honoris Causa by GITAM University, Visakhapatnam.

Doctor of Science by Vikrama Simhapuri University
Awarded Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) by Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore, in June 2014 for distinguished contributions to science, technology, and national research initiatives.
Doctor of Science by NIT
Conferred Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) by NIT Kurukshetra in March 2014, recognising Dr. V. Bhujanga Rao’s exemplary contributions to science, technology, defence research, and national development.

Doctor of Science by GITAM University
Conferred Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) by GITAM University, Visakhapatnam, in recognition of outstanding contributions to science, technology, and national development initiatives.