Education is a life-long process. It does not stop at any particular age. The conventional system of education has proved inadequate to accommodate the growing needs of the Indian Society. Therefore, distance education has emerged as an effective alternative to the conventional education system. The distance education system serves those who cannot pursue a formal college education and those who wish to improve their knowledge and skills.
Our Vision is to be a centre of excellence in Education and Technology, committed towards the socio-economic advancement of the country.
Our Mission
• To impart advanced knowledge in all branches of teaching and learning.
• To transform young minds towards professional competence by inculcating values and developing skills.
• To promote research and ensure continuous value addition among students and employees.
• To strengthen association with industry, research organisations, and alumni to enhance knowledge on current technologies.
• To promote next-generation technocracy and nurture an entrepreneurial culture for social-economic growth.
Main Objectives of Distance Education Institutions
- To provide higher educational opportunities to the people who were deprived of the same earlier.
- To promote professional efficiency for the in-service candidates.
- To meet the challenges of the changing needs of society in a global era.
- To provide wider opportunities to youth who are unable to join regular colleges for various reasons.
- To provide high-quality education with minimum expenditure.
In line with the above mission, S.V.University established the Institute of Correspondence Courses (ICC) in 1972 to extend the frontiers of academic excellence beyond its campus. This Institute of Correspondence Courses (ICC) was upgraded to the Directorate of Distance Education, which is offering B.A. and B.Com. & B.Sc, B.L.I.Sc, P.G.Diploma in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, Guidance and Counselling, apart from the Post- Graduate Courses (M.A., M.Com., M.Sc., M.B.A., M.S.W. and M.Li.Sc. Programmes.
Later, NEP2020 came into existence. The New Educational Policy (NEP2020) and the UGC–DEB (ODL Programmes and Online Programmes) Regulations 2020 have several objectives for open Distance Learning (ODL) programmes in India. Accordingly, the name DDE was further upgraded to the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) in 2024, as per UGC norms.
The new objectives for NEP 2020 for ODL and online programmes are:-
- To increase access to education – regardless of socio-economic background or geographic location. The ODL is a good fit for students who can’t attend regular classes.
- To use digital technology – The NEP 2020 emphasises the use of digital technology to improve the quality and reach of education.
- To standardise recognition and regulation, the UGC regulations provide a standardised framework for the recognition and regulation of ODL and online education.
- To adopt student preferences – The UGC regulations require Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to adapt to changing student preferences and embrace technology.
- To provide Practical Insights – The ODL can provide students with practical insights through virtual laboratories and simulations.
- To enable internationally recognised Certifications – The ODL can help students earn internationally recognised certifications, making them more employable globally.
The NEP 2020 on ODL and online programmes emphasised the role of digital technology. Hence, our CDOE also recognised the potential of online and digital technologies in enhancing the reach and quality of education. It also highlights the need to develop digital infrastructure and tools to support our CODE’s ODL and online programmes.
Sri Venkateswara University was established in 1954 in Tirupati to cater to the educational needs and aspirations of the people of the Rayalaseema Region of Andhra Pradesh. After 68 years of excellence in teaching, research, extension, and outreach activities, the University is committed to serving higher education by offering a full range of postgraduate programs in Arts, Sciences, Law, Management, Education, Physical Education, Engineering, and Pharmacy. From humble beginnings as one College with six departments, the University has now grown into the second-largest University in Andhra Pradesh, with five constituent colleges, viz. College of Arts, College of Sciences, College of Commerce, Management & Computer Science, College of Pharmacy, and College of Engineering, accommodating 52 departments offering 88 programs.
The University has made rapid strides in the field of higher education and research and is adjudged as one of the best Universities in the country and got ACCREDITED with ‘A+’ GRADE BY NAAC-2017.
The most commonly reported advantages of studying in Sri Venkateswara University are good teachers and “positive environment”. The students are not only taught but given Hands-on training and career preparation. Sri Venkateswara University has been reviewed by Various National and international agencies and ranked as follows.
Various prestigious rankings and Academic credits of Sri Venkateswara University.
- The Asia University Ranking -2022351-400
- QS India Rankings-202044
- QS Asia Rankings-2021351-400
- NIRF University category 202154
- Young University Rankings-2020101-150
- Education World Rankings 202023
- THE World University Rankings-2021801-1000
- The Asia University Ranking-2021251-300
Sri Venkateswara University is at the top in research and innovation. The University has expertise and connections to help young researchers at every stage. From the inception of the University, the faculty, students, research scholars, and post-doctoral fellows have been extending the boundaries of knowledge, which is evident from the
- Citations(Normalised) for 2014-201916,321
- Citations for 2017-202214,891
- The Emerging Economies 351-440
- PhDs awarded217 FT + 129 PT
- Patents filed 4
- Total research projects ongoing: 34
- Total amount Rs. 53.14,94,271
- Consultancy projects 629
- Money generated through consultancy Rs. 766965/-
The University has also been selected under the RUSA component 4 for Rs. 100 crore. Under this program Centres of Excellence in (i)Nano & Micro Satellite (ii) Earth & Atmospheric Sciences (iii)Material Sciences (iv)VLP Technologies (v) Herbal Drug Development (vi) Psycho & Bio Sciences (viii) Water Resources and (ix) Bio Energy, are established. University is having a National facility UGC-SVU center for MST Radar Applications selected under Centre for Potential of Excellence in a particular area (CPEPA) by UGC, New Delhi and awarded with Centers for Advanced Study (UGC-CAS), Based on research output university was awarded DST-PURSE program.
Several departments have received Special Assistance Programmes (SAPs) from UGC, New Delhi, and the FIST program from DST, New Delhi, to improve infrastructure. Most of the faculties are receiving research grants from various National and International funding agencies, such as UGC, DST, DBT, CSIR, ICMR, ICSSR, BRNS, ISRO, MNES, MoES, MoEF, DRDO, and foreign institutes such as UNESCO, UK-DFID, ICRISAT, and the European Commission Programme ERASMUS MUNDUS. Utilising this impressive funding, the faculty of the University has proactively interacted with Industry, Academic and Research Institutes at the national and international levels and entered into collaborative research agreements through MoUs (Memorandum of Understanding) to conduct research work in frontier areas of national and international importance.
Students from socially and economically backward communities receive State and Central Government Welfare Scholarships. Fellowships and Scholarships are also offered to research students of the campus by the University and also by the UGC, CSIR, DAE, ICMR, ISRO, ICAR, ICPR, ICHR, ICSSR, DST, DRDO, SRNS and Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan.
The University’s central library is the major resource centre that provides information for research students and faculty. It provides unlimited access to the UGC INFONET e-resources and e-journals through the UGC INFONET Digital Library Consortium. Besides adding the latest books on both teaching and research in the main library, most departments have developed departmental libraries using grants from the University or special assistance from funding agencies such as UGC, DST, etc. A Digital Library for PhD Theses submitted to the University has been designed using DSpace, an open-source software developed by HP and MIT, USA. 3,000 PhD Theses have been digitised and uploaded to the Shodhganga database. This gives easy access to the PhD theses and research documents.
The University provides residential facilities in hostels on campus, specifically earmarked for Graduate, Post-Graduate Students, research scholars, Post-Doctoral fellows, and other researchers. Summer fellows, research associates, visiting scientists and faculty from other universities and academics are also provided accommodation in the university guest house. The university campus is fully Wi-Fi-connected. The university provides computer and uninterrupted internet facilities to research students, fellows, and faculty on campus. Direct internet facility and common internet hubs are set up near the hostels and quarters on the campus to provide internet access at no cost.
To further enhance the status of the University and to compete with the top Universities at the national and Global level through continued development during 2019-2020, additional Buildings for E-Class Rooms, the Establishment of Incubation Centres, and the expansion of Laboratories to meet the requirements of new Courses are on the pipeline. Besides meeting the infrastructure requirements of the Office, cultural facilities and world-class Gymnasium and Sports facilities are available. Digital Library, Wi-Fi Connectivity, Networking, Smart Campus, Air-Conditioned Auditorium, Development of Greenery and state-of-the-art furniture in classrooms, faculty rooms, offices, Guest House and Auditorium are in progress.
In addition to strengthening the existing curriculum, new Courses are being planned under the MERU program.
