SVU Tirupati Admission 2026

Sri Venkateswara University
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh · SVU · Estd. 1954
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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SVU 2026-27 admissions are open at svuniversity.edu.in. UG/PG application last date: 19 May 2026 (some courses have earlier deadlines). Application fee Rs 500-1000 by category and programme. Updated: 2026-05-09

About Sri Venkateswara University

Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) is a public state university located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Established on 2 September 1954 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the university is named after Lord Sri Venkateswara, the presiding deity of the Tirumala Tirupati temple. SVU is one of the oldest and most reputed state universities in southern India, accredited NAAC A+ and recognised under UGC Section 12(B).

SVU has 70+ departments organised into 7 faculties — Arts, Sciences, Commerce & Management, Engineering, Education, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Social Sciences — plus the SVU Oriental Research Institute. The university offers UG, PG, MPhil and PhD programmes across humanities, languages, sciences, commerce, education, engineering & technology (SVUCE), pharmacy, hotel management, and Sri Venkateswara studies. SVU also operates a strong distance-education programme.

Most SVU UG and PG admissions are conducted through the Andhra Pradesh state-level CET (AP EAPCET / AP ICET / AP LAWCET / AP PGCET) plus university counselling. Some PG and PhD programmes have their own SVU-conducted entrance examinations. Distance education programmes accept applications through the year via the SVU Distance Education portal.

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Application fee: ₹800 (General) / ₹400 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

AP EAPCET / AP ICET / AP PGCET / SVU Entrance
Conducted by APSCHE + Sri Venkateswara University

Most UG admissions to SVU follow the Andhra Pradesh state-level CETs conducted by APSCHE — AP EAPCET (engineering), AP ICET (MBA/MCA), AP LAWCET (law), AP PGCET (PG sciences/arts/commerce). The university also conducts its own SVU Entrance Examination for select PG programmes. PhD admissions go through the SVU PhD entrance plus interview.

Other accepted exams

Eligibility

UG: Class 10+2 from a recognised board with subject combinations as per programme; minimum 50% (relaxation for reserved categories). UG Engineering: 10+2 with PCM at 45%+ and a valid AP EAPCET rank. PG: Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline with at least 50% (45% for reserved categories). MBA/MCA: Bachelor's with at least 50% and a valid AP ICET score. PhD: Master's with 55%+ and qualifying UGC-NET / GATE / SVU PhD entrance plus interview.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
SVU 2026-27 admissions — applications open TBA Application svuniversity.edu.in Open
SVU 2026-27 — UG/PG application typical last date TBA – 19 May 2026 Application svuniversity.edu.in Closed
AP EAPCET 2026 — exam (SVU UG Engineering) TBA Entrance cets.apsche.ap.gov.in Closed
AP ICET 2026 — exam (SVU MBA/MCA) TBA Entrance cets.apsche.ap.gov.in Closed
SVU counselling and seat allotment TBA Counselling svuniversity.edu.in Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

SVU offers Andhra Pradesh State Government Post-Matric scholarships for SC/ST/BC/EBC, the Jagananna Vidya Deevena fee reimbursement scheme, the Single Girl Child concession, the SVU Endowment scholarships, and Government of India Post-Matric scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal.

Reservations

Andhra Pradesh state reservation policy applies: SC 15%, ST 6%, BC-A 7%, BC-B 10%, BC-C 1%, BC-D 7%, BC-E 4%, EWS 10%, plus 5% PwBD horizontal. Andhra Pradesh domicile preference applies in AP CET counselling. NCC, sports, defence wards and Single Girl Child quotas per the SVU prospectus.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Sri Venkateswara University?
Sri Venkateswara University admits students primarily through AP EAPCET / AP ICET / AP PGCET / SVU Entrance. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Sri Venkateswara University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹800 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Sri Venkateswara University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Sri Venkateswara University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Sri Venkateswara University accept AP EAPCET / AP ICET / AP PGCET / SVU Entrance scores?
AP EAPCET / AP ICET / AP PGCET / SVU Entrance is the primary basis for admission at Sri Venkateswara University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.