SVVU Tirupati Admission 2026

Sri Venkateswara Vedic University

Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh · SVVU Tirupati · Estd. 2006

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

SVVU 2026-27 admissions are open at svvedicuniversity.ac.in. Application fee: Rs 500 (OC/BC), Rs 250 (SC/ST). Application form available online and offline. Updated: 2026-05-10

About Sri Venkateswara Vedic University

Sri Venkateswara Vedic University (SVVU) is a public state university located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2006 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh and funded by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), SVVU is one of India's specialised universities dedicated exclusively to Vedic studies, traditional Hindu shastras, and Sanskrit-based cultural heritage education.

SVVU offers diploma, undergraduate (BA Sastri / Veda Bhushana / Veda Pravina), postgraduate (MA / Veda Vidwan), MPhil and PhD degrees across the four Vedas (Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, Atharvaveda), Agama Shastra, Paurohitya (priesthood), Veda Bhashya, Vedangas (six auxiliary disciplines), Smriti, Darshana (philosophy schools) and Vedic Sciences. Programmes are taught primarily in Sanskrit with Telugu and English support.

SVVU admissions are merit-based on the qualifying examination — for Sastri (UG): pass in Class 10+2 / Veda-Bhushana with Sanskrit and Vedic learning; for Acharya (PG): UG degree in Sanskrit/Vedic studies. Some programmes have an SVVU-conducted entrance test focusing on Sanskrit comprehension and traditional shastric knowledge. PhD admissions through the SVVU research entrance plus interview.

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Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹250 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

Merit + SVVU Entrance (programme-specific)

Conducted by Sri Venkateswara Vedic University

UG admissions are based on Class 10+2 / Veda-Bhushana certificate plus a Sanskrit / Vedic aptitude review. PG admissions are based on UG (Sanskrit/Vedic studies) merit plus an SVVU entrance test where applicable. Diploma programmes (PGDCA, certificate courses in Vedic recitation) admit on merit. PhD admissions through the SVVU research entrance plus interview, with UGC-NET (Sanskrit) accepted.

Other accepted exams

SVVU Entrance Test
Merit (Class 12 / Veda-Bhushana / Bachelor's)
UGC-NET (Sanskrit)

Eligibility

Sastri (UG): Class 10+2 / Veda-Bhushana / equivalent traditional certification with Sanskrit as a subject; minimum 50% aggregate (relaxation for SC/ST/BC). Acharya (PG): Bachelor's degree in Sanskrit / Vedic studies / Vedanta / equivalent traditional discipline with at least 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD). MA Sanskrit (modern stream): a Bachelor's degree (any) with Sanskrit / Vedic foundation. PhD: Master's with 55%+ and qualifying SVVU PhD entrance plus interview.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
SVVU 2026-27 admissions — applications open	TBA	Application	svvedicuniversity.ac.in	Open
SVVU entrance test (programme-specific)	TBA	Entrance	svvedicuniversity.ac.in	Upcoming
SVVU counselling and seat allotment	TBA	Counselling	svvedicuniversity.ac.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.

SVVU offers TTD-funded scholarships for meritorious Sastri / Acharya students, the Andhra Pradesh State Government Post-Matric scholarships for SC/ST/BC/EBC, free traditional priesthood training scholarships for selected Paurohitya students, and Government of India scholarships for traditional-knowledge studies through the Ministry of Culture (Sanskrit Promotion Scheme).

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. Special TTD-supported seats for traditional priesthood streams. As a Vedic-studies university, programmes are open to all candidates regardless of religious background, but most students come from traditional Hindu pandit / Vedic-school backgrounds.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Sri Venkateswara Vedic University?

Sri Venkateswara Vedic University admits students primarily through Merit + SVVU Entrance (programme-specific). 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 Vedic University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Sri Venkateswara Vedic University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Sri Venkateswara Vedic 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 Vedic University accept Merit + SVVU Entrance (programme-specific) scores?

Merit + SVVU Entrance (programme-specific) is the primary basis for admission at Sri Venkateswara Vedic University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.