Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur

Sri Krishnadevaraya University (SKU) was established in 1981 in Anantapur. SKU Anantapur has five constituent colleges under its administration - SKU College of Arts, SKU College of Sciences, Sri Krishnadevaraya University College of Engineering & Technology, Sri Krishnadevaraya University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, SKU College of Education. The College of Sciences at SKU comprises 16 departments that offer 19 postgraduate programmes. SKU College of Engineering and Technology, provides three M. Tech. programmes and five B. Tech. programmes. SKU College of Education began offering M.Ed. and B.Ed. programmes in 2007-2008. SKU College of Pharmacy began offering M. Pharmacy with three specialisations and B. Pharmacy programmes in 2008-2009. The university has 102 undergraduate colleges and 19 postgraduate colleges under its affiliation. The university has a total faculty size of 85 members and 2,446 students. Sri Krishnadevaraya University is spread over a campus size of 482 acres. The university provides scholarships and placement support to its students. 

The vision of the institute is to strive for academic excellence and promote social transformation. The mission of the institute is to equip the students with knowledge to face the national and global challenges.

Sri Krishnadevaraya University Location

The university is located in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. Sri Sathya Sai Airport Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh is the nearest airport from the campus, located at a distance of 66.3 kms from the campus. The nearest railway station is the Anantapur Railway Station, located at a distance of 13 kms from the campus. The nearest bus stand is the Anantapur bus stand, located at a distance of 11.5 kms from the campus. Students can easily reach the campus by hiring a cab or an auto from these places.       

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Sri Krishnadevaraya University Awards, Recognitions, Accreditations and Collaboration

Accreditation

The university is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Collaboration:

The university has the following collaborations:

• JeilhwasungCo. Ltd, Korea

• Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

• University of Udine, Italy

• RAXA Academy, Andhra Pradesh

• Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeswara University, Mysore, Karnataka

• FEUGI Inc. U.S.A.

• Accelq Inc. U.S.A

• Inno Box Inc. U.S.A

• Spatial technologies

• University of New Orleans,  Louisiana – State U.S.A.

• Dharani Builders Pvt.Ltd. Hyderabad

• INE Value Creation and Consultants Ltd.

• Computer Vision Laboratories Ltd., Hyderabad

• Teewave Technologies, Hyderabad

• Dynamic Tools Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad

• ACE Carbide Tools Ltd., Hyderabad

• Gnome Foundation

• I – Assist (Institute for Administration, Safety, Security, Inspection Science and Technology)

• Q-Tech Hyderabad. - Manufacturers of pressure vessels

• FUJIYAMA Software Solutions, Hyderabad. - An I.T. & I.T.E.S. Company

Sri Krishnadevaraya University Notable Alumni 

The institute has some of the reputed alumni in its network. The distinguished alumni and their profession are given in the table below:

Sri Krishnadevaraya University Alumni and their Profession

Sri Krishnadevaraya University Facilities & Infrastructure

Students at the institute have access to a wide range of amenities and infrastructure. A girls and boys hostel, as well as a well-equipped gym with modern equipment including dumbbells, treadmills, and cardiovascular machines, are available at Sri Krishnadevaraya University. A library with a  variety of books, magazines, and national and international journals is present at the institute. Sri Krishnadevaraya University facilities include a sports ground for students. It also has a cafeteria that serves fresh and healthy sanitary meals to its students. An auditorium on campus is utilised for a range of seminars and guest lecturers. For emergency situations, the institute offers a healthcare centre with first-aid services. The institute also features a number of laboratories for students to use for hands-on learning. Sri Krishnadevaraya University facilities also include a fully Wi-Fi enabled campus to ensure students are always connected to the internet. 

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Sri Krishnadevaraya University Courses

The institute offers courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. Sri Krishnadevaraya University offers 159 courses in total. The duration and the fees vary according to the courses. The duration of the courses ranges from two to six years. The eligibility criteria of some of the popular courses are given below:  

Sri Krishnadevaraya University- Courses and Eligibility Criteria

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Sri Krishnadevaraya University Admissions

The institute offers courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. The admissions process at Sri Krishnadevaraya University differs depending on the course. Admissions to Sri Krishnadevaraya University's B.Tech/B.Pharmacy programmes are based on AP EAMCET scores, while admissions to B.A/B.Sc/B.Com/BBM programmes are based on merit. Admission to M.Tech/M.Pharmacy programmes at Sri Krishnadevaraya University is based on GATE/PGECET scores, whereas MBA and MCA programmes are based on APICET scores.

Sri Krishnadevaraya University Anantapur Admission Procedure for B.Tech/B.Pharm Courses

• Apply and appear for AP EAMCET.

• Meet the requisite cut off of the institute.

• Choose Sri Krishnadevaraya University and the choice of your course for AP EAMCET counselling and seat allotment process.

• Verify documents and pay the admission fees for final admission.

Sri Krishnadevaraya University Anantapur Admission Procedure for B.A/B.Sc/B.Com/BBM Courses

• Apply online on the website of the university.

• Merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination.

• Take admission after verifying documents and paying the admission fees.

Sri Krishnadevaraya University Anantapur Admission Procedure for M.A/M.Sc./M.Com/M/P.Ed/MSW/M.Lib.I.Sc courses

• Apply and appear for the Sri Krishnadevaraya University Common Entrance Test (SKUCET).

• The seats are filled based on the ranks secured in SKUCET.

• Candidates are allotted seats after they document verification and payment of the admission fees.

Sri Krishnadevaraya University Anantapur Admission Procedure for M.Phil/Ph.D courses

• Apply and appear for the Sri Krishnadevaraya University Research Common Entrance Test (SKURESCET).

• The seats are filled based on the ranks secured in SKURESCET.

• Take admission after verifying documents and paying the admission fees.

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Sri Krishnadevaraya University Cut Off

The cut-off of the university is prepared for admission to its undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate programmes. The total number of seats available in a programme, the number of applications for a particular programme, and the number of seats reserved for candidates from the reserved category are the elements that determine the Sri Krishnadevaraya University cut off.  For courses, whose admissions are based on marks obtained in the entrance test, Sri Krishnadevaraya University cut off is prepared on the basis of those marks. Sri Krishnadevaraya University cut off is also prepared on the basis of the marks obtained in qualifying examination for some courses.

Sri Krishnadevaraya University Scholarships

Scholarships are given to students who have excelled in their studies. Needy and deserving students can also apply for Sri Krishnadevaraya University scholarships. The institution encourages its students to seek state and national scholarships. The Post Matric Scholarship is a state-level scholarship that students from Andhra Pradesh can apply for. On a saturating basis, the scholarship scheme is open to all students belonging to the SC, ST, BC, EBC (other than Kapu), Kapu, Minority, and Differently Abled categories. Post Matric Scholarship, offered by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, and Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students, offered by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, are two national-level scholarship schemes that students can apply for.

Sri Krishnadevaraya University Placements

The Placement Cell of the institute aids students with the placement process. Students can choose from a variety of training programmes at the placement cell. This programme helps students build the necessary skill set that recruiters are looking for. To prepare students, Sri Krishnadevaraya University's placement cell provides a variety of guest lecturers and training programmes from industry experts. Sri Krishnadevaraya University's placement cell also organises a variety of mock interviews for students' benefit. The details of Sri Krishnadevaraya University placement as uploaded by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) are given in the table below.

Sri Krishnadevaraya University Placements for 4 years UG programme of 2019-20 Batch

Sri Krishnadevaraya University Placements for 3 years PG programme of 2019-20 Batch