Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University (SVVU) is a state university located in Tirupati, Chitoor district in Andhra Pradesh, India, established by the State Government with a vision to bolster education, research, and outreach initiatives in the fields of veterinary, dairy, and fisheries sciences. 

  • The University offers UG and PG programmes in three faculties, i.e., Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, and Fishery Sciences, while its PhD programme is offered only in Veterinary Science. 
  • Two diploma courses in Animal Husbandry and Dairy are also offered, intended for rural youth who have passed the 10th grade. 

It has 4 veterinary colleges, one college of fishery sciences, one dairy technology college, 14 research stations for livestock, 5 research stations for fisheries, 10 polytechnics for animal husbandry and one Fisheries Polytechnic Institution. 

The University frequently undertakes research projects with All India Co-ordinated Research Projects (AICRP) and Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY). SVVU has achieved several breakthroughs in animal science research. Recently, SVVU has also secured two acclaimed foreign research projects, one funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the other funded by the UK’s Department for International Development.

SVVU Key Points

  • SVVU was established in 2005 in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The departments of SVVU are equipped with advanced instruments and trained faculties. 
  • The course offerings at SVVU include bachelor's, Masters' and Doctoral Courses to encourage farmer-oriented and need-based research in many disciplines of veterinary, dairy, and fishery sciences in order to create harvest and post-harvest technologies.
  • B.V.Sc. and Animal Health, B.Tech Dairy Technology, M.V.Sc. Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, M.V.Sc. Livestock Production Management, M.V.Sc. Veterinary Medicine. Numerous other courses are offered at the university. The institution offers 17 specialisations for its Master of Veterinary Sciences (M.V.Sc).
  • The course duration varies from two to six years, while the total fees and eligibility requirements vary by program. Full-time courses are available at the university.
  • The university library fulfils the information requirements of the students at the main campus. The resources are computerised and made available to the faculty, scientists, students, and extension personnel. Moreover, the library also gives access to many online databases, e-books, and e-resources.
  • The campus also has a sports complex with a badminton court, basketball court, cricket ground, and volleyball court.
  • The University also has several labs, including computer, medical, biotechnology, leptospira, disease diagnostic, fish post, harvest technology, feed quality, and analytical laboratories.
  • For rural youth who have passed 10th grade (senior secondary certificate), the university also provides a two-year diploma programme in animal husbandry and fisheries science to meet the needs of the state's para-veterinary and para fishery staff.

SVVU Rankings

Reputable organisations consistently rank Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University as the best college in India.

Body Ranking
NIRF 2020 38 (In University Category)
NIRF 2020 153 (In engineering Department)

SVVU Course and Fees

The university provides undergraduate, graduate, and diploma programmes in technology, veterinary science, and agriculture.

Courses offered Details Selection Basis
B.Tech
  • Duration: 4 Years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with subjects in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and English.
  • Specialization: Dairy technology is a specialisation.
  • Fees- ₹45,675 (1st Year Fees)
 AP-EAMCET
B.Sc (Hons.)
  • Duration: three years.
  • Eligibility: 50 percent in 10+2 or two-year intermediate examination with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as main subjects.
  • Specialisations: Agriculture and horticulture .
 AP-EAMCET
B.V.Sc & AH
  • Duration: 5 and a half year
  • Eligibility: 50 percent aggregate marks in 10+2 courses including Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and English. SC and ST applicants receive 5% less than the general category, i.e., 47.5 per cent
  • Specialisations- NA.
  • Fees- ₹30,456 (1st Year Fees)
 AP-EAMCET
B.F.Sc
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with subjects in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and English.
  • Fishery science is a specialisation.
  • Fees- ₹45,675 (1st Year Fees)
 AP-EAMCET
M.Tech
  • Duration: two years
  • Eligibility: B.Tech (Dairying / Dairy Technology) or B.Sc (Dairy Technology) with a minimum OGPA of 6.00/10.00 for general category (5.00/10.00 for SC/ST/PH) or 2.50/4.00 for general category (2.00/4.00 for SC/ST/PH) or 60% marks.
  • Specialisations- Dairy technology and dairy microbiology are two areas of expertise.
  • Fees- ₹27,405 (1st Year Fees)
 Thorough Entrance test, followed by a university-led counselling session.
M.V.Sc
  • Duration: two years
  • Eligibility- B.V.Sc. and A.H. with a minimum OGPA of 6.00/10.00 for general category (5.00/10.00 for SC/ST/PH) or 2.50/4.00 for general category (2.00/4.00 for SC/ST/PH) or 60 percent marks.
  • Specializations: Animal genetics & breeding, Animal nutrition, Livestock production management, Livestock product technology, Poultry science, Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary & animal husbandry extension education, Veterinary Biochemistry, Veterinary bio-technology, Veterinary gynecology & obstetrics, Veterinary medicine, Veterinary microbiology, Veterinary parasitology, Veterinary pathology, Veterinary physiology, Veterinary public health & epidemiology, Veterinary surgery & radiology
  • Fees- ₹42,195 (1st Year Fees)
 Thorough Entrance test, followed by a university-led counselling session.
M.F.Sc
  • Time Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: B.F.Sc from State Agricultural Universities with a minimum OGPA of 6.00/10.00 for general category (5.00/10.00 for SC/ST/PH) or 2.50/4.00 for general category (2.00/4.00 for SC/ST/PH) or 60 percent marks (55 percent for SC/ST/PH). 
  • Specialisation- Aquaculture, Fish processing technology, Fishery resource management, Aquatic environment management, Aquatic animal health management, Fish processing technology are all specialisations. 
  • Fees- ₹27,405 (1st Year Fees)
 Through Entrance test, followed by a university-led counselling session.
PhD
  • Duration: three years
  • Eligibility: A master's degree in a relevant subject is required.
  • Specializations: Animal & genetics breeding, Animal nutrition, Livestock production management, Livestock product technology, Poultry science, Veterinary anatomy, Veterinary & animal husbandry extension education, Veterinary biochemistry, Veterinary bio-technology, Veterinary gynaecology & obstetrics, Veterinary medicines, Veterinary microbiology, Veterinary parasitology, Veterinary pathology, Veterinary pharmacology & toxicology, Veterinary physiology, Veterinary public health & epidemiology, Veterinary surgery & radiology, Aquaculture, Aquatic animal health management, Fisheries recourse management.
 Marks obtained in Entrance test in addition to the previous qualifying examination

SVVU Admission

SVVU offers admission into all bachelor's programmes based on AP EAMCET score. Admission to M.F.Sc. and M.Tech will be based on marks in B.F.Sc/B.Tech(Dairy), which will account for 30% of the overall weightage, and performance in the PG Entrance test, which will account for 70% of the total weightage.

PhD Admission will be based on the performance in the admission exam, master's degree, bachelor's degree, and interview in the following order: 50:20:10:20.

Admission to the diploma programme is based on the grades in the 10th class.

How to Apply?

The application process for the courses is done offline.

The application form for admission is on the official website and students should submit the duly filled form through post. A step-by-step account is detailed below.

  1. Go to the official website to download the application form.
  2. Fill in the form accurately and attach the self-attested copies along with the counterfoil of UTR no./Transaction I.D. of the registration fee paid.
  3. The form has to reach the Registrar, SVVU, Administrative Office, Dr Y. S. R. Bhavan, Tirupati-51752, and A.P on or before the due date for it to be considered. You can send it through the post or in-person.

SVVU Placement

  • The maximum number of BVSc & AH graduate students get placed in the AH department.
  • Polytechnic & Diploma pass-out students also get placed in private diaries, AH Department, private hatcheries etc.
  • 25 BTech students were placed in private diaries.
  • The average package offered at SVVU was INR 2.40 LPA.

SVVU Scholarship

The scholarships awarded to the undergraduate students of SVVU can be broadly divided into needs-based and merit-based scholarships.

Merit-Based scholarship

The two cash awards given on that basis are the following: 

  1. Late Kocherlakota Venkata Lakshmi Memorial Cash Prize: Under this award, a cash prize of Rs. 7000 is up for grabs for the best performing girl student having the highest GPA in Poultry Science subject in B.V.Sc & AH at College of Veterinary Science, Tirupati without registering absent or fail grade. A cash prize is also given to the girl student for best performance in the annual theory and practical of LPM Livestock Production Management (Paper-II) marks LPM paper. 
  2. Dr. B.V.Raghavendra Rao Merit Scholarship - A student in the seventh semester securing the Highest OGPA up to the 6th semester without an Absent or Fail grade at the university level is awarded Rs.10,000 following this scholarship 
  3. National Talent Scholarship – An amount of Rs. 1000 is awarded to undergraduate students admitted by the VCI or through the ICAR quota every year.

Needs Based scholarship 

AP Government Scholarship: The State Government provides a scholarship of Rs. 962 per month to the Backward Class and Rs. 1200 per month to the SC and ST students, besides reimbursing tuition and special fees to all eligible students, including the backward and minority students.

FAQs

Ques. What is the admission process for the SVVU? 

Ans. SVVU admissions are based on the entrance exam followed by counselling.

Ques. What is the placement record of the SVVU? 

Ans. From the NIRF report, it is evident that SVVU has a good placement record with over 208 students being placed in 2020 and earning a median package between INR 5 LPA and INR 6.5 LPA for the UG program and a median package of INR 7 LPA for PG students.

Ques. Does SVVU provide scholarships?

Ans. Yes, there are several need-based and merit-based scholarships that an interested candidate can look into. The cash prizes, like the Late Kocherlakota Venkata Lakshmi Memorial Cash Prize and the Dr B.V. Raghavendra Rao Merit Scholarship, are for meritorious candidates. While scholarships such as the AP Government Scholarship are intended for minorities and the economically disadvantaged.

Ques. How can I apply to Sri Venkateswara vet university?

Ans. Candidates seeking admission into SVVU need to appear for relevant entrance exams. PhD candidates have to appear for the Personal interview rounds also.