Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (Sri Padmavati University) is a state-level university located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Founded in 1983 by Sri N.T.Rama Rao, then-chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, with the aim to train female students to be better nation-builders. The university was founded under the Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam Act of 1983, which became effective on April 14, 1983.
Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam's campus spans 138.43 acres of lovely green area. SPMVV has four schools: the School of Sciences, the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Management, the School of Nursing, and the School of Engineering and Technology. It has been ranked the 33rd best college by India Today Ranking 2024. The university has been accredited with a Grade 'A' by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
SPMVV offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses in the fields of pharmacy, management, engineering and nursing. BPharm, MPharm, MBA, MA, BSc Nursing, BTech and MTech are the major courses offered by SPMVV. The university also offers distance education programs under its Directorate of Distance Education. The state university accepts university and state-level entrance exam scores such as GPAT, APPGCET, EAMCET, and PGECET. SPMVV placement cell offers reputable placement packages to its students. Some of the top recruiters of the government university are Amazon, HCL, Cognizant, Infosys, and more. The highest CTC offered at SPMVV annual placement drives is INR 9.6 - INR 10 LPA.
Table of Content
- SPMVV Highlights
- SPMVV Courses and Fees
- SPMVV Admission 2024
- SPMVV Cutoff 2024
- SPMVV Ranking 2024
- SPMVV Placements 2024
- SPMVV Scholarships
- SPMVV Facilities
- SPMVV Faculty
- SPMVV FAQs
SPMVV Highlights
The important highlights of SPMVV are provided below:
| ParticularDetails | |
| Institution Name | Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (Sri Padmavati University) |
| Established | Institute Type | 1983 | State Government University |
| Approved by | University Grant Commission (UGC), AICTE and BCI |
| Mode of Course | Full-time | Distance Education |
| Gender Intake | Female |
| Campus Type | Semi-Urban |
| Courses Offered | UG and PG |
| Popular Courses | BPharm, MPharm, MBA, MA, MEd, BEd, BSc Nursing, GNM, BTech, MTech, BSc, MSc, MPhil, PhD |
| Application Mode | Online | Offline |
| Admission Criteria | Merit Based and Entrance Exam |
| Entrance Exam | ICET, GPAT, AP-PGCET, EAMCET, SPMVV CET and PGECET |
| Top Recruiters | TCS, Cisco, Internshala and Amazon |
| Facilities Available | Hostels, Library, Gym, Canteen |
| Official Website | https://www.spmvv.ac.in/ |
SPMVV Courses and Fee
SPMVV offers more than 50 courses in streams like Social Sciences, Nursing, Engineering, Vocational Studies, Management, and Pharmacy. BTech, MTech, BSc Nursing, MPharm, BPharm, MBA, BSc, MSc, MA, MEd, LLM, etc. are some of the popular courses at the university. Admissions are made based on merit or entrance examination score as per the university's decision. Various courses are offered in Distance Learning mode. Detailed information about the SPMVV Courses and Fees is tabulated below:
| CourseCourse DetailsEligibility CriteriaSelection Criteria | ||||||
| BTech | Duration: 4 years | Course Fee: INR 71,250 | Completed 10+2 with 50% marks in PCB | Score in AP-EAMCET | ||
| BPharm | Duration: 4 years | Completed 10+2 with 50% marks in PCB | Score in EAMCET | |||
| BSc | Duration: 3 years | Course Fee: INR 7,848 | Completed 10+2 with 45% marks in PCB | Score in EAMCET | ||
| BVoc | Duration: 3 years | Completed 10+2 with 45% marks in PCB | Merit Based | |||
| BEd | Duration: 2 years | Course Fee: INR 21,800 | Completed 10+2 with 45% marks in PCB | Merit Based | ||
| MA | Duration: 2 years | Course Fee: INR 6,800 – INR 18,400 | Completed grauduation with 45% marks in Special English / in General English | Merit Based | ||
| MEd | Duration: 2 years | Course Fee: INR 30,285 – INR 31,885 | Completed BEd from a recognized University with 55% marks on the aggregate | Score in SPMVV CET | ||
| MSc | Duration: 2 years | Course Fee: INR 7,848 | Completed BSc from a recognized University with 55% marks on the aggregate | Score in SPMVV CET | ||
| MCom | Duration: 2 years | Course Fee: INR 16,505 – INR 18,105 | Completed BCom from a recognized University with 55% marks on the aggregate | Score in SPMVV CET | ||
| MTech | Duration: 2 years | Course Fee: INR 81,574 | Completed BTech from a recognized University with 55% marks on the aggregate | Score in AP PGECET | ||
| MBA | Duration: 2 years | Completed Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University with 55% marks on the aggregate | Score in ICET | |||
| LLB | Duration: 3 years | Completed Bachelor’s Degree Course in Law from a recognized University with 40% marks on the aggregate | Score in AP-LAWCET | |||
| LLM | Duration: 2 years | Completed Bachelor’s Degree Course in Law from a recognized University with 40% marks on the aggregate | Score in LAWCET | |||
| MPharm | Duration: 2 years | Completed BPharm from a recognized university with at least 50% aggregate marks | Score in GPAT/PGECET | |||
| MPhil | Duration: 2 years | Completed Master’s degree from a recognized university with a minimum 55% aggregate marks in a relevant subject | SPMVV Entrance Test followed by an Interview | |||
| PhD | Duration: 3 years | Completed Master’s degree from a recognized university with a minimum 55% aggregate marks in a relevant subject | SPMVV Entrance Test followed by an Interview |
SPMVV Admissions
Admissions at SPMVV for UG, PG, PhD, MPhil courses are done online. The government university accepts state and university-level entrance tests to admit students across 50+ programs. Once the aspirant applies online, they must wait for the university to release the merit lists of the shortlisted students. Upon shortlisting, students must appear for the on-campus counseling and document verification. Once completed, students can proceed further with online fee payment and confirm the admission.
Aspirants can follow the below-mentioned steps to apply to SPMVV courses and programs
- Visit the official website of SPMVV @spmvv.ac.in
- Click on the “Admission” Section.
- Click on the registration link for the desired course
- Upon registration with the email and contact number, proceed with the application form.
- Fill up the application form minutely. Attach all the academic certificates and degrees required.
- Pay the required registration amount online.
- Report for the counseling and pay the fee for seat confirmation.
SPMVV Cutoff 2024
SPMVV Cutoff 2024 for various is yet to be released. Admission to MBA, MTech and BTech based on national-level entrance exams such as ICET, AP PGECET, and AP-EAMCET. Candidates clearing the cutoff rank in the respective entrance exam will be offered admission to the college through counselling.
SPMVV APICET Cutoff
APICET Cutoff 2023 for OC Category stood at 10522 - 30262. Here is the round-wise SPMVV APICET Cutoff 2023 for the OC category.
| Courses | Round 1 | Round 2 |
| MCA | 10522 | 10522 |
| MBA Finance | 30262 | 30262 |
| MBA Human Resource Management | 30262 | 30262 |
| MBA Insurance Management | 30262 | 30262 |
| MBA Marketing | 30262 | 30262 |
| MBA Operations Management | 30262 | 30262 |
| MBA Retail Management | 30262 | 30262 |
| MBA Bank Management | 30262 | 30262 |
| MBA Media Management | Seats Filled | 35067 |
SPMVV AP EAPCET Cutoff
SPMVV AP EAPCET Cutoff 2024 for General Category is provided below. The overall cutoff rank for AP EAPCET in 2024 is 108273 - 147701
| Courses | Round 1 |
| BTech Computer Science Engineering | 108273 |
| BTech Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 143827 |
| BTech Electronics & Communication Engineering | 147250 |
| BTech Mechanical Engineering | 147701 |
SPMVV Ranking 2024
Here is SPMVV Ranking in India through various ranking bodies:
| AgencyCategory YearRank in India | |||
| India Today | Overall | 2024 | 33 |
| NIRF | Overall | 2023 | 151 |
| NIRF | Pharmacy | 2023 | 60 |
| IIRF | Pharmacy | 2023 | 64 |
SPMVV Placements 2024
SPMVV has a dedicated placement cell that conducts annual placement drives and regular activities. Major recruiters are TCS, Internshala, and Amazon. The university's long-term internship program provides a remarkable placement rate, with 70-80% of students securing employment opportunities.
| ParticularDetails | |
| Placement Percentage | 55- 65% |
| Major Recruiters | TCS Amazon HCL Incognizant Wipro Internshala |
| Highest Recorded CTC offered on-campus | INR 10 LPA |
| Second - Highest CTC offered on-campus | INR 9.6 LPA |
SPMVV Scholarships
Students pursuing various courses at SPMVV can avail of various scholarships under the government of India, UGC and other state schemes. Students who are academically strong or financially weak can benefit from the scholarships. Financial aid is subject to availability and is not guaranteed. Below are some of the SPMVV Scholarships offered to students:
| ScholarshipsDetailsReward | ||
| Post Matric Scholarship by the Government of India | Students belonging to SC category in Tamil Nadu with a minimum 75% attendance in their last academic session Family income ceiling must be below INR 2.5 LPA | INR 380 to up to INR 1,200 per month for Hostelers Day scholars: INR 230 - INR 550 per month |
| Swami Vivekananda Single Girl Child Scholarship | Single girl child in the family (only child) | INR 25,000 per month for initial two years |
| Post Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders | SPMVV PG students who have ranked 1st and 2nd in their UG exams at the University | As per Govt Quota |
SPMVV Facilities
SPMVV provides a plethora of facilities in its massive campus of 138.43 acres. The enrolled students can benefit from the below-mentioned facilities.
- Library: SPMVV provides a central library housing multiple books and e-books for the enhancement of knowledge.
- Gym: The university ensures the fitness and health of the student's body along with their mental growth by providing a gym facility.
- Cafeteria: Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam Canteen provides low-cost and nutritious food for students.
- Grocery Store: Within the university campus, students can access grocery stores to buy groceries and other toiletries for their needs.
- Auditorium: The university provides students with a spacious auditorium with a large seating capacity for student presentations, workshops, seminars, and films.
- Hostel: SPMVV provides air-conditioned accommodation with recreation facilities, hostel mess, a laundry facility, a reading room, etc
- Indoor Stadium: On campus, students can enjoy sports like Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, and Carrom.
SPMVV Faculty
A brief list of SPMVV faculty is given below.
| ParticularDetails | |
| Vice Chancellor | Dr.Jamuna Duvvuru |
| Professor, Department of Business Management | Dr. J. Katyayani |
| Dr. B. Vijayalakshmi | |
| Professor, Department of Biotechnology | Dr. V. Kalarani |
| Dr. R. Usha | |
| Professor, Department of Social Work | Dr. V. Uma |