M.A. in Rural Development 

at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati

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 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.

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 placement rate for SV University stood at 22% in the year 2022. Students who wish to know more can check out the latest NIRF report released by the university.

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.

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.

Admission to BTech course in Sri Venkateswara University is based on entrance. Candidates should qualify in either the EAMCET for regular admission or ECET for lateral admission. Merit secured in these examinations alone is used for selection. Candidates who meet both eligibility and entrance requirements are the ones considered for final admission.

Sri Venkateswara University conducts MBA and MCA admissions based on APICET exam. It releases round-wise seat allotments for All India and Home State quota. As per Sri Venkateswara University cutoff 2024, the last-round MBA and MCA cutoff for College of Commerce, Management and Computer Science affiliated under Sri Venkateswara University stood at 13739 and, 9006, respectively for the General Home State category candidates. Students can visit the official website to learn more regarding Sri Venkteswara University admission eligibility.