M.A. in Performing Arts 

at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati

Sri Venkateswara University shortlists students for its MA courses on the basis of marks in the entrance exam or merit in the qualifying examinations. A few departments also hold interviews or written tests. Selection is final based on merit in academics and availability of seats. Reservation rules are also taken into account while allotting seats.

Sri Venkateswara University asks the candidates to have a Bachelor's degree in the concerned subject to be considered eligible for MA. The degree should be from a recognised university. A minimum percentage, as per the specialisation, can be asked. Final-year graduation students are also eligible to apply provisionally.

Yes, Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) offers regular Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Business Economics (MBE) courses at the College of Arts. The university offers MA in a total of 22 specialisations. The duration of both the course is two years each. The eligibility, selection criteria, and number of specialisations for Sri Venkateswara University admission to MA and MBE are mentioned below:

• Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Selection Criteria: Entrance exam (SVUCET) score

Sri Venkateswara University admissions to all Undergraduate, Postgraduate courses and research programmes are administered by the Directorate of Admissions (DOA). SVU Tirupati conducts the Sri Venkateswara University Common Entrance Test (SVUCET) every year for admission into MA, MCom, MSc, MPEd, and MLISc courses offered by the constituent and affiliated colleges of Sri Venkateswara University. The selection of students for the PhD programme is made on the basis of the SVURECET conducted by DOA from time to time. Shortlisted candidates through the entrance exams needed to appear in the viva voce to complete the admission process.

According to the official website, the salary package offered during SV University placements range between INR 3.50 LPA and INR 12 LPA.

Yes, Sri Venkateswara University is one of the best universities in the country and is accredited with an ‘A+’ grade by NAAC-2017. SV University has been allotted a rank band of 451-500 by QS World University Ranking 2024 (Asia). As per the NIRF 2023 ranking, Sri Venkateswara University has been ranked 60th in the University category. Sri Venkateswara University is at the forefront of research and innovation. The university faculty proactively interacts with industry, academia, and research Institutes at the National and International levels and enters into collaborative research agreements through MoUs (Memoranda of Understanding) to conduct research work in frontier areas of National and International importance.

According to the official website, every year 75% to 80% students are selected through Campus and Pool Campus Drives. Further, as per the NIRF report 2024 released by the University, the stream-wise number of students placed over the past three years are presented below:

The list of top recruiters during SV University placements in recent past is presented below:

To join SV University for BTech, one has to pass the lass 12 with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry OR Related vocational courses in the fields of Engineering and Technology, conducted by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh/ Telangacna. Also one has appear for enttance exams such as Andhra Pradesh EAMCET. SV University BTech is a flexible Choice Based Credit System (BBCS) programme, offered in seven specialisations in regular mode. The University also provides lateral entry admission to SVU BTech. In addition, meritorious students get the option to choose BTech (Hons) or BTech (major-minor), both with extra courses and credits, in addition to those prescribed for BTech (regular). 

Considering the eligibility criteria, there is no specific aggregate mentioned to be needed to appear in AP EAMCET exam and get into Sri Venkateswara University. However, candidates should have passed or appeared in the qualifying examination of intermediate or Class 12 level or any equivalent examination as recognised by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh/ Telangana.