Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University
(SVVU), Tirupati was established vide Act No.18, 2005 of Government of Andhra
Pradesh to strengthen education, research and extension activities in
Veterinary, Dairy and Fishery Sciences in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The
University has three faculties i.e., Veterinary Science, Dairy Science and
Fishery Science and started functioning from 15-7-2005 from ANGRAU campus and
independently at Tirupati from 1-4-2006.
A total of 27
institutions comprising of 3 Veterinary Colleges , 1 College of Dairy
Technology, 1 College of Fishery Science, 7 Animal Husbandry Polytechnics, 1
Fisheries Polytechnic, 1 AICRP on Pigs, 7 Livestock Research Stations, 2 Fisheries
Research Stations, 1 State Level Disease Diagnostic laboratory, 1 Krishi Vigyan
Kendra, 1 Centre for Continuing Veterinary Education and 1 Veterinary Hospital
spread all over the state are the constituent institutions of the University. The
University offers UG & PG degree programmes in the three faculties while
Ph.D programme is offered only in faculty of Veterinary Science. The Veterinary
Council of India prescribed curriculum for B.V.Sc & A.H course was adopted
in the year 1994 and has been updated as per 2008 and 2016 VCI regulations. The
updated 2016 regulations are being implemented from the Academic Year 2016-17
onwards., the UG Curriculum and Regulations prescribed by the V Deans Committee
of ICAR are being implemented from the Academic year 2016-17 onwards for B.F.Sc
and B.Tech (Dairy Technology) programmes. The University also offers a two year
Diploma programme in Animal Husbandry and in Fishery Science for rural youth
who have completed 10th class (senior secondary certificate) to
cater to the requirements of para veterinary and para fishery staff of the
state.
1.Improvement in infrastructure for teaching and student amenities: More than 1200 student s were benefited
2.Class room facilities improved
3.Accommodation for girls particularly financial support for construction of girls hostels
4.Additional Accommodation for 48 girl students and improving dining facilities for 100 students.
5.Accreditation of SAUs has helped in improving the quality of education