Shri Vishwakarma Skill University (SVSU) is a public state university created by the Government of Haryana in 2016. It is India’s first dedicated government skill university. The institution combines study with workplace training through a dual vocational education model linked to the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF). SVSU has approval from the UGC and AICTE and operates from its purpose-built campus at Dudhola in Palwal, Haryana.

SVSU holds the national rank of #3 among skill universities in the NIRF Skill University 2025 ranking. Its 83-acre campus lies in the Delhi NCR region between Delhi, Faridabad and Gurugram. Separate information about hostel facilities is not publicly available at present.

Course fees include INR 56,060 for the complete B.Tech programme and INR 42,935 for MBA. Some B.Voc and B.Sc tracks have total fees starting at INR 20,960. Recent batches recorded placements of 82% to 95%. The reported average package for UG students was INR 2.20 LPA, while PG students received a median package of INR 3.12 LPA.

  • The four-year B.Tech programme has 7 specialisations: AI and ML, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Smart Manufacturing and VLSI Design. Admissions consider CUET, JEE Main or HSTES scores.
  • The three-year B.Voc degree covers 12 or more trades, including Agriculture, Financial Services, Interior Design, Mechatronics, Robotics and Automation, Solar Technology, Refrigeration and AC, Printing, Mechanical Manufacturing and Public Services. These are low-fee undergraduate courses centred on practical skills.
  • Undergraduate choices also include BBA, BCA, B.Com, B.Sc, BHM, BFA, BPA, BPT and B.Pharm across management, computing, science, hospitality, arts and health.
  • At the postgraduate level, students can study MBA, M.Tech, MCA, MA or LLM in management, technology, computing, arts and law.
  • Diploma and certificate options include engineering diplomas in Civil, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical and Industrial Electronics, along with a Pharmacy diploma and certificate courses.
  • Ph.D. research is available in fields such as Engineering, Management, Agriculture, Applied Sciences, Computer Science, Mathematics and Psychology.
Admission Update: The 2027-28 admission cycle is expected to begin with CUET UG registration in February 2027, followed by HSTES registration from May 2027. Applicants can check the official SVSU admission portal for the confirmed schedule.

SVSU Admission Dates 2027

Admission to most undergraduate courses at SVSU is based on CUET UG or HSTES scores. JEE Main is another accepted route for B.Tech. The following schedule for the 2027 cycle is tentative.

EventDate
CUET UG registration for the 2027 cycleFebruary to March 2027
CUET UG examination for the 2027 cycleMay to June 2027
SVSU application and admission for the 2027 cycleJune to August 2027
Start of the 2027 academic sessionAugust to September 2027

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The accepted selection routes differ by programme group, as shown below.

ProgrammeExam Accepted
B.TechCUET UG, JEE Main or HSTES (Haryana CET)
BBA, BCA, B.Com, B.Sc and B.VocCUET UG or direct admission based on merit
MBA, MCA, M.Tech and LLMCUET PG, HSTES PG or an institutional test
Diploma programmesMerit based on Class 10 or Class 12 marks
Ph.D.SVSU research entrance examination or UGC NET/GATE

SVSU Courses and Fees

SVSU provides more than 70 undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and doctoral programmes. The Government of Haryana supports the university’s skill-development role, which helps keep fees subsidised across different study levels.

CourseDurationEligibilityTotal Fee (General)
B.Tech (7 specialisations)4 yearsClass 12 with PCM, 45%, and JEE Main, CUET or HSTESINR 56,060
BBA (3 specialisations)3 yearsClass 12 and CUETINR 1,35,360
BCA (AI/ML, Data Science)3 yearsClass 12 with Mathematics and CUETINR 41,860
B.Sc (Mathematics and Computing)3 yearsClass 12 and CUETINR 1,16,460
B.Voc (12 or more trades)3 yearsClass 12 or an equivalent qualificationINR 20,960
B.Pharm4 yearsClass 12 with PCB or PCMINR 34,360
BPT (Physiotherapy)4.5 yearsClass 12 with PCBINR 2,94,360
MBA2 yearsBachelor’s degree and CUET PG or HSTESINR 42,935
M.Tech (CSE/Automation)2 yearsB.Tech in a relevant fieldINR 42,935
MCA2 yearsBachelor’s degree with MathematicsINR 31,860
Diploma (Engineering)3 yearsClass 10INR 18,210
Ph.D.3 to 5 yearsPostgraduate degree and research entrance examinationINR 30,000 to INR 1,45,000

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The B.Voc and diploma courses use the NSQF credit system and support the National Education Policy principle of multiple entry and exit. A B.Voc student may leave after one year with a Diploma, after two years with an Advanced Diploma or after three years with a Bachelor’s degree.

SVSU Admission Process

SVSU uses entrance scores or qualifying-examination merit according to the chosen course. B.Tech applicants can use JEE Main, CUET UG or HSTES scores, while many other undergraduate programmes consider CUET UG or Class 12 marks. Postgraduate selection may use CUET PG, HSTES PG or an institutional test.

  1. Choose a programme and check its academic eligibility and accepted selection route.
  2. For B.Tech, submit a valid JEE Main, CUET UG or HSTES score. SVSU does not hold a separate college-level B.Tech entrance test.
  3. For B.Voc, BBA, BCA, B.Sc and most other undergraduate courses, use the CUET UG route or the applicable Class 12 merit process.
  4. For MBA, M.Tech and other postgraduate courses, apply through CUET PG, HSTES PG or the institutional test specified for the programme.
  5. Seat allotment is completed on merit according to the relevant admission route. Haryana domicile applicants receive preference for state-quota seats under DTE Haryana rules.

B.Tech Admission at SVSU

SVSU offers B.Tech in 7 specialisations: AI and ML, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Smart Manufacturing and VLSI Design. Selection is merit based through JEE Main, CUET UG or HSTES, also referred to as the Haryana State Common Entrance Test.

B.Tech applicants must meet these conditions:

  • They must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
  • General-category applicants need at least 45% in aggregate.
  • A valid score from the current JEE Main, CUET UG or HSTES cycle is required.
  • Haryana domicile applicants receive preference for state-quota seats according to DTE Haryana norms.

B.Voc, BBA, BCA and Other UG Admissions

CUET UG scores or Class 12 merit are used for B.Voc, BBA, BCA, B.Sc and most other undergraduate admissions. Most B.Voc courses do not require an entrance score. Their selection is based on Class 12 marks and a personal interview. These programmes combine academic study with training for specific occupations and industries.

MBA, M.Tech and PG Admissions

MBA and M.Tech selection considers CUET PG, HSTES PG or an institutional test. MBA applicants need a bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate. M.Tech requires a relevant B.Tech degree with 55% marks. For MCA, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree that included Mathematics as a subject.

SVSU Placements

Recent SVSU batches recorded placement rates ranging from 82% to 95%. During the 2024 placement season, 145 students secured jobs, including 122 students from undergraduate programmes and 23 students from postgraduate programmes. The UG average package stood at INR 2.20 LPA, while the PG median package was INR 3.12 LPA. More than 100 companies took part in campus recruitment during 2023-24.

Note: SVSU mainly prepares students for vocational and trade-based entry-level roles, which is reflected in its reported salary figures. The university has reported these numbers itself, and NIRF placement data has not yet independently verified them.

Recruiters at SVSU include HDFC Bank, Sandhar, JBM, IQVIA, EPL, Rentickle and SKH. Manufacturing and engineering employers from the NCR industrial belt provide many of the core engineering opportunities. IT and BFSI recruiters mainly hire students from BCA, B.Tech in CSE or AI and ML, MBA and BBA.

Metric2024 Season
Total students placed145
UG three-year programme students placed122
PG two-year programme students placed23
UG average packageINR 2.20 LPA
PG median packageINR 3.12 LPA
Companies that visited100+

SVSU Rankings

SVSU participates in NIRF and is ranked among India’s government skill universities. It secured the national position of #3 in the NIRF Skill University 2025 category. The institution also submitted its information under the NIRF Overall category in 2026.

Ranking BodyCategory2025 Rank
NIRFSkill University3

Established in 2016 as India’s first dedicated government skill university, SVSU is a pioneer in the skills-based university segment. Its #3 NIRF position places it among the country’s top three skill universities for 2025.

SVSU Campus and Infrastructure

SVSU has an 83-acre campus at Dudhola in Haryana’s Palwal district. Delhi, Faridabad and Gurugram are within commuting distance. Campus facilities include academic blocks, engineering workshops, skill laboratories and vocational training spaces designed for the NSQF dual-education system. B.Voc, diploma and B.Tech curricula include industry-supported practical training through on-campus and off-campus internships.

A central library, computer centres and seminar halls serve undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students. The campus is located in the NCR industrial corridor near manufacturing units, IT parks and logistics hubs, which supports training and recruitment for engineering and skill-based courses. Separate hostel information is not publicly available at present.

SVSU vs J.C. Bose YMCA Faridabad vs Manav Rachna International Institute

Students comparing institutions in the Haryana NCR region may consider SVSU alongside J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA Faridabad, and Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS), Faridabad. Their principal differences are listed below.

ParameterSVSU PalwalJ.C. Bose YMCA FaridabadMRIIRS Faridabad
TypeGovernment Skill UniversityGovernment UniversityDeemed University (Private)
Established20161969, with university status from 20091997, with deemed status from 2014
NIRF Rank#3 in Skill University 2025Listed in engineering and university rankingsNot in the top NIRF tiers
B.Tech Total FeeINR 56,060Government fee of INR 50,000 to INR 80,000Private fee of INR 4 to INR 8 lakhs
Unique FeatureIndia’s first government skill university with NSQF-aligned B.Voc coursesGovernment engineering heritage and NAAC A accreditationWide private-university course portfolio and industry links
Admission BasisCUET, JEE Main and HSTESCUET, JEE Main and HSTESCUET, JEE Main and institutional selection
Note: Applicants should confirm the latest J.C. Bose YMCA and MRIIRS fees through the respective official portals before choosing an institution.

SVSU has the lowest listed fee structure in this comparison and is Haryana’s only dedicated skill university. J.C. Bose YMCA has a longer government engineering history and holds NAAC A accreditation. MRIIRS provides a wider selection of programmes as a private institution and has private-sector industry connections. SVSU is suited to students looking for government-funded, work-integrated skill education in the NCR region.

SVSU FAQs

Ques. How much does the complete B.Tech course at SVSU cost?

Ans. General-category students pay a total of INR 56,060 for the four-year B.Tech course across its seven specialisations. The Government of Haryana’s subsidy for skill education helps SVSU keep this fee among the lowest charged by UGC-approved universities in Haryana.

Ques. How does SVSU’s teaching model differ from a conventional university?

Ans. SVSU is India’s first university created by a state government specifically for skill education. Its dual vocational model connects classroom study with practical work in industry, and every programme follows the National Skill Qualification Framework. In line with National Education Policy guidelines, B.Voc and diploma courses also provide multiple entry and exit options. The Government of Haryana subsidises the course fees.

Ques. Where does SVSU stand in the NIRF rankings?

Ans. SVSU Palwal was placed #3 nationally in the NIRF Skill University 2025 category, making it one of India’s top three skill universities. It also took part in the NIRF Overall category in 2026.

Ques. Which test scores can be used to enter the SVSU B.Tech programme?

Ans. B.Tech selection at SVSU accepts JEE Main, CUET UG and HSTES, or Haryana State Technical Common Entrance Test, scores. The university does not conduct its own B.Tech entrance examination. Under DTE Haryana norms, candidates with Haryana domicile receive preference for state-quota seats.

Ques. What results has SVSU reported for campus placements?

Ans. In the 2024 season, 145 UG and PG students were placed, and more than 100 companies participated. The reported UG average package was INR 2.20 LPA, while the PG median package reached INR 3.12 LPA. Recent batches have recorded an overall placement rate of 82% to 95%. Recruiters include HDFC Bank, Sandhar, JBM, IQVIA, EPL and Rentickle.

Ques. How is a B.Voc degree different from a B.Sc degree?

Ans. B.Voc is a three-year NSQF-aligned undergraduate degree that combines academic concepts with training for a particular employment sector. A B.Sc generally follows a conventional academic curriculum. B.Voc students can leave after the first year with a Diploma, after the second year with an Advanced Diploma or after the third year with the full Bachelor’s degree. SVSU provides B.Voc education in 12 trades, including Robotics and Automation, Solar Technology, Mechatronics and Agriculture.

Ques. What are the fees for SVSU’s MBA programmes?

Ans. The standard two-year MBA has a total fee of INR 42,935. SVSU also runs an MBA for Working Professionals with a complete fee of INR 48,110. Both amounts are lower than the MBA fees charged by private universities in the NCR region.

Ques. Does SVSU have recognition from both UGC and AICTE?

Ans. Yes. Shri Vishwakarma Skill University is recognised by the University Grants Commission and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education. The Government of Haryana established it as a state public university in 2016. It also holds the national rank of #3 in the NIRF Skill University 2025 category.