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Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam
TypePublic
Established1983
FounderN. T. Rama Rao
AccreditationNAAC 'A+' Grade
ChancellorGovernor of Andhra Pradesh
Vice-ChancellorProf. V. Uma
Address
Padmavati Nagar, Tirupati District
,
Tirupati
,
Andhra Pradesh
,
517502
,
India
Campus138 acres
Websitehttps://www.spmvv.ac.in

Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMVV) is the only University for women in the state of Andhra Pradesh under Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam Act established on April 14th in 1983. The University is governed by its act, statutes, regulations and rules enacted by SPMVV Act 1983 of the legislative assembly of the state of Andhra Pradesh. The University has 22 departments offering 50 programs along with doctoral programs. The University management system executes the task of development of the institution and implementation of various statutes and policies under the able guidance of Vice-Chancellor along with Executive Council, Academic Senate, Finance Committee, Standing Committee and Academic Affairs. Transparency, democracy and decentralisation in governance at all levels in the University has been the driving force behind the success of the SPMVV. A few practices established for this purpose are e-governance, decentralisation, appraisal of faculty’s performance, effective student assessment, specific research which caters to the industry and community demands, systematic and regular audits and pro-active management. SPMVV has a student population of 5272 with 97 regular faculty, 33 full time teachers, 112 part time teachers and 75 regular non- teaching staff,17 on Contract and 331 on Outsourcing basis. SPMVV has 4 schools, School of Sciences; School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Management; School of Engineering and Technology and School of Nursing. 22 departments in the institution offer 35 PG programs, 13 UG programs, 02 Integrated programs and MPhil and Ph.D. programs. All the professional courses are monitored by national level bodies such as NCTE, RCI, AICTE, BCI and PCI. The University, accredited with A+ Grade by NAAC, is a symbol of women’s empowerment through education and capacity building. Drawing on the great cultural traditions of India, and keeping in tune with the changing times, the University today has carved a name as an esteemed educational institution at the global level. By adopting NEP – 2020, promoting skill-based courses, outcome-based education and analysis of stakeholders’ feedback, the curriculum of SPMVV has set a benchmark for other the Universities in Andhra Pradesh. The University strives to achieve its ideals through its futuristic vision, mission, core values and objectives which are depicted in the institutional vision. To be a premier centre of education, both general and professional, for women to acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes required to lead life as complete citizens and pursue careers of their choice. Based on the vision the university endeavours to be an important centre of women’s education, and help women acquire knowledge and skills required to lead life as complete citizens and pursue careers of their choice. Gender mainstreaming in society and providing women a worthy space in the social, economic and political milieu of our community. To take up research on par with the highest standards in academia and to ensure that the Institution serves the needs of community in which it is based. The strategic goals of the University are: To Impart knowledge and skills required to acquire gainful occupation. Offer educational services, both general and professional to women of all age groups, in order to shape their lives and careers. Act as a catalyst in transforming the status of women. Expand the horizons of knowledge by education, research consultancy and outreach programs. To Strengthen and promote organization that serves the interests of women through networking and collaborations. To Train women in personality development and leadership qualities and make them self reliant. Imbibe in them human values and ethics and helping them to make themselves worthy citizens of the country. T he vision of the Institution is inextricably linked to its administrative, teaching – learning process, industrial collaborations and community outreach activities. The mission statement of the University is Jnanam Nirmochanam Streenam “Emancipation of Women through Acquisition of knowledge” and empowerment through skill up-gradation, involvement and participation in various occupations of society towards the end of establishing a progressive egalitarian society. Teaching-Learning Process: The Teaching–learning process is student–centric. CBCS is implemented in the academic year 2010-11 and scope is provided to students to choose subjects of their choice outside of their departments. The modification of the curriculum as per the guidelines of the NEP 2020 has paved the way towards a multi-disciplinary approach to learning. Incorporation of skill-based courses along with internships contributes to enhanced learning experience for the students. Research, Innovation and Extension SPMVV has a well-defined research and innovation policy for the promotion of a vibrant research, innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem. More than 50 percent of the departments are recognized by funding agencies such as UGC-SAP, DST-FIST, UGC-STRIDE, DSIR-PRISM, DST-NASI, DST- SEED, DBT, DST-CURIE, DST CURIE-Artificial intelligence, DST- NSTEDB, DBT-BIRAC. SPMVV Campus Synergy is established by bringing under one umbrella, Technology Business Incubator (TBI), Women Biotech Incubation Facility (WBIF), Artificial Intelligence (CURIE-AI), Rural Women Technology Park (RWTP), Technopreneur Promotion Program Outreach Cluster Cum Innovation Centre (TOCIC), Women ICT frontier Initiative (WIFi), Institutional Innovation Council (IIC) and Livelihood Business Incubation (LBI). The University has a deep commitment to women in the community which is reflected in its various extension activities. The Center for Women Safety in SPMVV organizes awareness programs to prevent crimes against women for both women in the campus and the community. The NSS Bureau of the University with its 12 units has several adopted villages under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) around the University. It conducts several activities regularly both within the University and in the community.


Funds for development are received from the UGC and State Government. The university is accredited with 'A+' grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Prof. V.Uma, Department of Social Work, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati was appointed as the In-charge Vice-Chancellor in 2024.

Sri Padmavathi Mahila University Entrance
Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam Entrance

Academics

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Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam is a unitary university with 4 schools and 25 departments having 60 programme options: five postgraduate diploma, four undergraduate, 30 postgraduate, 21 Ph.D. programmes. Remedial teaching for the academically weaker students and the organisation of pre-examination coaching to backward community students are undertaken.

New features are courses that have a great demand in the job market such as MBA in Media Management, Integrated (five-year) course in Bio Technology, Bachelor of Physical Education and BioInformatics. The university also offers courses in Distance Education mode. It is the only state University in Andhra Pradesh having 8 Incubaton Centres. TBI and TOCIC rank among the top incubators in the country. These centres support entrepreneurs, especially women entrepreneurs in India.

Campus

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The campus of Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam covers 138 acres (56 hectares) in a semi-urban area at the foot of the sacred Tirumala Hills.

Linkages

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GANDHI STATUE SPMVV
GANDHI SQUARE SPMVV
MUSIC MANDIR SPMVV
MUSIC MANDIR SPMVV

The university has linkages with foreign universities and national organisations. Some notable linkages are:

  • Staff development programme with the Department of Education, Loughborough University, UK, with financial assistance from the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education and the British Council through the overseas Development Administrative Programme.
  • Women Entrepreneurship Development with the Department of Business Management and Entrepreneurship, Université de Montréal, Canada.
  • An exchange programme with the Chinese Government for the promotion of research in Sericulture.

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