Motto | स्वदेशो भुवनत्रयम |
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Motto in English | The triple world (Earth, sky and heaven) is one's own place. |
Type | Educational and Research institute |
Established | 1993 |
Chairman | Mohan Babu[1] |
Academic staff | More than 350 |
Students | More than 10,000 |
Location | , , |
Campus | Urban, 240 acres (0.96 km2) |
Website | www.vidyanikethan.edu |
The Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust, also referred to as SVET, was established in 1993 by Dr. M. Mohan Babu.[2] who has been an actor, film producer, recipient of Padma Shri Award and former member of Rajya Sabha. The college is located 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) from Tirupati in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. Under its aegis, SVET has several educational institutions across different disciplines.
Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College was established in 1996 with an initial intake of 180 students to serve the cause of technical education in the backward region of Rayalaseema. The intake has increased exponentially and is 2382 in 2021-22. The College now offers 15 B.Tech programs; 4 M.Tech programs; MCA Program; and 3 Doctoral Programs. AICTE has also accorded permission for 2nd Shift Polytechnic from the academic year 2009-10 and presently 5 Diploma courses are being offered. Today, Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College is one of the largest, most admired and sought after Institutions in Andhra Pradesh. The College is located in a sprawling campus of about 30 acres, amidst sylvan surroundings with aesthetically built infrastructure. The College is approved by AICTE and affiliated to JNTU Ananthapuramu. The College has been accorded Autonomous Status by the UGC, New Delhi since 2010-11.