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Hans India
3 days ago
- Science
- Hans India
SVU College of Sciences earns praise from SWAYAM-NPTEL
Tirupati: Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) College of Sciences has earned national recognition from the prestigious SWAYAM-NPTEL platform for its active participation in promoting online education under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. As part of NEP-2020, universities across India have been integrating SWAYAM's online courses, designed and delivered by premier institutions like IITs, NITs, and Central Universities, to enhance students' learning and skills. SVU has successfully incorporated these courses into its postgraduate curriculum across various semesters. Particularly, in the January–April 2025 semester, Dr Bharathi from the Department of Mathematics played a significant role in coordinating and facilitating SWAYAM courses. Acknowledging her efforts, NPTEL has issued an appreciation certificate to Dr Bharathi for her contributions. SVU Vice-Chancellor Prof Ch Appa Rao, Registrar Prof M Bhupathi Naidu, and College of Sciences Principal Prof V Padmavathi extended their compliments to Dr Bharathi. They expressed happiness over SVU College of Sciences receiving the 'Best New Local Chapter' award and Bharathi being honoured with the 'SPOC Appreciation Award' by NPTEL. The officials remarked that SWAYAM courses have been well-received by students at SVU. A significant number of students from the College of Sciences have enrolled in NPTEL courses across the second, third and fourth semesters, successfully acquiring skills and certificates. They also highlighted that SC, ST and differently-abled students benefit from fee concessions for these courses, making them more accessible and inclusive.
Hans India
26-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
APPGCET results released; 88.6% candidates qualify
Tirupati: Minister for human resource development Nara Lokesh formally released the results of the Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (APPGCET) – 2025 on Twitter on Wednesday. Speaking to the media in Tirupati on the occasion, Sri Venkateswara University Vice-Chancellor and APPGCET chairman Prof Ch Appa Rao said that 88.6 per cent of candidates secured ranks, with 19,488 candidates qualifying out of the 21,995 who appeared for the exams. Registrar Prof M Bhupathi Naidu, principals of various colleges, and deans were present at the press conference. The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) entrusted Sri Venkateswara University with the responsibility of organising the APPGCET this year. The entrance test was conducted from June 9 to 12 across 31 subjects for 143 postgraduate courses offered by 17 universities in the state. Prof PC Venkateswarlu served as the convenor of the CET, while Prof K Surendra Babu was the co-convenor. Among those who appeared for the exam, 13,485 were women, of whom 12,025 passed, recording a pass percentage of 89 percent. Among the 8,510 men who took the test, 7,463 qualified, resulting in a pass rate of 87.7 percent. The results are available online at
Hans India
10-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
SVU commences AP PGCET-2025 entrance exams
Tirupati: AP PGCET-2025 entrance examinations, conducted by Sri Venkateswara University on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), commenced on Monday. The exams were officially launched by Prof Ch Appa Rao, the Vice-Chancellor of Sri Venkateswara University, who released the question paper code formally. Registrar Prof M Bhupathi Naidu, uploaded the exam code, marking the start of the entrance process. Convener Prof PC Venkateswarlu stated that on the first day, entrance exams were conducted in three sessions for 17 subjects, including English, Sanskrit, Tamil, Fine Arts, Sericulture, Polymer Science, General Studies, Hindi, Urdu, Performing Arts, History, Education, Electronics, Geology, Telugu, Food & Nutrition, and Statistics. Exams were held at 14 centers, including Hyderabad, with an attendance rate of 81 percent, he added. Co-convener Prof K Surendra Babu mentioned that the exams are being conducted under the supervision of AP Online and the TCS team to ensure smooth administration and monitoring.
Hans India
08-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
SVU gears up to conduct AP PGCET from June 9
Tirupati: All arrangements are in place for the smooth conduct of the Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (AP PGCET–2025), scheduled from June 9 to 12. Sri Venkateswara University (SVU), under the aegis of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), is fully geared up to oversee the examination, marking its return as the organising university after a four-year gap. Addressing the media on Saturday, Vice- Chancellor and Chairman of the PGCET Prof Ch Appa Rao, along with Registrar Prof M Bhupathi Naidu, convenor Prof PC Venkateswarlu and co-convenor Prof Surendra Babu, outlined the university's readiness and the comprehensive arrangements in place for the examination. 'We consider it a privilege for Sri Venkateswara University to lead AP PGCET–2025. Our team has taken all necessary steps to ensure the process is fair, inclusive and seamless for all aspirants. With bilingual question papers and efficient scheduling, we are ready to deliver a student-friendly examination experience,' the Vice-Chancellor said. A total of 25,688 candidates have applied for admission into 143 postgraduate programmes offered by 17 State universities, with nearly 25,000 seats available. The examinations will be conducted at 30 centres across the 13 erstwhile districts of Andhra Pradesh and in Hyderabad. The exam will take place in two shifts daily over four days. To avoid scheduling conflicts for candidates appearing for the DSC examination, the Physical Education paper originally slated for the morning of June 9 has been rescheduled to the afternoon of June 10. Notably, 68 differently-abled candidates will appear for the exam, and the organising committee has ensured all necessary support, including the provision of scribes, is in place to facilitate their participation. The results of AP PGCET–2025 are expected to be announced by June 25, followed by the admission process. Candidates are advised to strictly adhere to reporting times as latecomers will not be permitted to enter the examination halls. For regular updates and information, candidates can visit the official website:
Hans India
01-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
SVU V-C unveils roadmap on academic transformation
Tirupati: SV University Vice Chancellor Prof Ch Appa Rao delivered a keynote presentation at the National Workshop on Multidisciplinary Education and Research University (MERU), organised by the Ministry of Education under the PM-USHA initiative in New Delhi on Wednesday. Representing SVU as the coordinating institution for Session 4—focused on 'Future of Work and Courses in Emerging Areas', Prof Appa Rao outlined a forward-looking strategic roadmap addressing workforce preparedness and academic transformation. His thematic presentation, developed in collaboration with five leading state universities, emphasised the urgent need for universities to adapt to rapid technological and industry changes. Key proposals included curriculum reform to introduce interdisciplinary and flexible learning paths, integration of emerging fields such as AI and renewable energy, and a stronger focus on digital fluency and entrepreneurship. The roadmap also called for enhanced industry-academia collaboration, robust research clusters, faculty development, and inclusive digital outreach. Prof T Ramasri, Coordinator, RUSA and Rayala Vamsi, CEO, RUSA, also represented SVU at the workshop, contributing to the formulation of the joint roadmap.
