Deemed Universities

Deemed Universities in Andhra Pradesh (A.P) and Telangana

 

 

Deemed university, or Deemed-to-be-University is a status awarded to higher educational institutions in India working at a very high standard in specific area of study. The Deemed university status is granted by the Department of Higher Education under the guidance of UGC.


The Deemed University status allows the institutions full autonomy in setting course work, syllabus. The Deemed  University can set their own guidelines for the admissions and fees.

Deemed Universities in Andhra Pradesh(A.P) and Telangana


Most of the Deemed Universities are affiliated to the UGC or the All India Council of Technical Education(AICTE).


Here Find the list of The UGC recognised Deemed Universities in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.


Deemed Universities in Andhra Pradesh(A.P)


1. Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management  (GITAM University )


Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) known as GITAM University is one of the top educational institution in Andhra Pradesh.


Dr. MVVS Murthi, visionary, industrialist, educationist, philanthropist and former parliamentarian has been guiding the destinies of the University since its inception.


It was previously known as GITAM College, affiliated to Andhra University which was established in 1980. It was the first private engineering institute in Andhra Pradesh which got the status of deemed university in 2007.  

GITAM University is ranked by A category by The Ministry of Human Resource Development, government of India, The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has accredited the university with A grade.
The university has three campuses – its main campus at Visakhapatnam spreads over 100 acres, and the other two campuses are at Hyderabad and Bangalore.


GITAM University offering various UG and PG courses in Engineering, Science, Architecture, Law, International Business, Medical Sciences and Management.


GITAM University is also offering various UG and PG Programs under distance education

 

 

GITAM University administrative members:


Chancellor: Prof. K.Ramakrishna Rao, D.Lit.  (E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Ph.no: 0891-2840316)


Vice-Chancellor: Prof. M.S.Prasada Rao  (E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Ph.no: 0891-2840202)


Pro Vice-Chancellor: Prof.K. Siva Rama Krishna, Ph.D. (E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Ph.no: 0891-2840502, 2500509)


Registrar: Prof. M.Potha Raju, Ph.D.  (E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Ph.no: 0891-2840501, 2795311)


GITAM University Address


Gandhi Nagar, Rushikonda,
Visakhapatnam-530 045,
Andhra Pradesh, India
Phone: (+91-891) 2790 101, 2790 202
Central Administrative Office
Phone: (+91-891) 2840 501
Fax: (+91-891) 2795 311
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2. Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha (Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha University)


On the recommendations of the Central Sanskrit Commission appointed by the  Government of India during 1950s,  a Central Sanskrit Institute was established at Tirupati in 1961 by the Ministry of Education, Government of India in partial fulfilment of the recommendations, for the preservation and propagation of Traditional Sanskrit  learning combining it with the modern methods of research.


The foundation stone for the Kendriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha was laid by the then Vice-President of India , Dr.S.Radhakrishnan on 4th January, 1962. About  forty two acres of land at the foot of the Seven Hills, Tirumala.


The Vidyapeetha was declared as a Deemed to be a University on the recommendations of the U.G.C  under Section 3 of UGC Act by the Government of India in its Gazette dated 16 - 11- 1987,  No. F.9-2/85 U-3. The Deemed University was formally inaugurated by the then President of India Sri R. Venkataraman on 26th August, 1989.

 

The Vidyapeetha started functioning as a Deemed University from the academic year 1991 - 92.
Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha offering various traditional courses in Sahitya, Vyakarana, Jyotisha, Nyaya, Advaita Vedanta, Vishistadvaita Vedanta, lDvaita Vedanta, Agama, Mimamsa, Sankhya Yoga etc.. along with modern subjects like Computer Science, Mathematics, History etc.


The Professional courses offered in the University are Siksha Sastri (B.Ed) and Siksha Acharya (M.Ed.) monitored by National Council for Teaching Education (NCTE).


Directorate of Distance Education (DDE), Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha


The Directorate of Distance Education is established in the Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati from the Academic year 2003-04 with the permission of the Distance Education Council (DEC), IGNOU, New Delhi and also got the approval of the Joint Committee consisting of the DEC, UGC-AICTE-DEC Vide F.No.DEC/ Recog/ 2010 2290 dated 04.08.2010 (2010-11).


Courses Offered under Directorate of Distance Education (DDE),  Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha


Under DDE System


  1. Prak-Sastri (Pre-Degree Course/+2)
  2. Sastri (B.A)
  3. B.A. (Sanskrit)
  4. Acharya (M.A.)
      1. Sahitya, 2. Jyotisha (Phalita)

Under Open University System


  1. Certificate course in Sanskrit (6 months)
  2. Diploma Course in Sanskrit (1 year)
  3. P.G.Diploma in Yoga Vijnan (1 year)
  4. Acharya (M.A.) OUS (2 Years - Year wise scheme)


Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha administrative members:


Chancellor: Shri. N.Gopalaswami, IAS (Retd.)


Vice-Chancellor i/c: Prof. M.L.Narasimha Murthy


Registrar: Prof. C.Umashankar


Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha Address:


Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha
Tirupati - 517 507
Andhra Pradesh, India

 

3. Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (Sri Sathya Sai University)


Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), is a unique institution that is a pioneer in providing Educare - a system of education that blends secular knowledge with spiritual knowledge. It is a visible manifestation of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's vision of education for human transformation.


Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning was recognised as a Deemed to be University by the Government of India in 1981.


The university hosts over 1300 undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programme students across four campuses(Prasanthi Nilayam Campus, Anantapur Campus, Brindavan Campus and Muddenahalli Campus).
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) granted Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (Deemed to be University) re-accreditation with ‘A’ Grade and a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.63 (on a scale of 4.00).


Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning is offering various undergraduate and postgraduate programs (Faculty of Sciences, Faculty of Management and Commerce, Faculty of Economics and Humanities and other languages).


Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning  administrative members


Chancellor: Justice M N Venkatachaliah


Vice-Chancellor: Prof. K B R Varma


Registrar: Dr. Naren Ramji (e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Ph.no: +91 8555 287239 or 289840)


Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning address


The Registrar,
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (Deemed to be University),
Vidyagiri,
Prasanthi Nilayam - 515 134,
Anantapur Dist., Andhra Pradesh

 

4. K L University


The Koneru Lakshmaiah Charities was established as a trust in the year 1980 and started KL College of Engineering in the Academic year 1980-81. The trust was converted into a Society by the name Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation in the year 1996.


The KL College of Engineering has attained autonomous status in the year 2006 and in February 2009, the Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation Society was recognized as Deemed to be University. In short Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation is named as K L University.


K L University is situated in a spacious 100-acre campus on the banks of Buckingham Canal of river Krishna, eight kilometers from Vijayawada city. Built within a rural setting of lush green fields, the institute is a virtual paradise of pristine nature and idyllic beauty.

 

The campus has been aptly named "Green Fields" and the splendid avenue of trees and gardens bear testimony to the importance of ecology and environment. The campus ambience is most befitting for scholastic pursuits.


KL University is offering various Under Graduate, Post Graduate and Research Programs(Ph.D).


KL University administrative members


Chancellor: Dr. M Ramamoorty (E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)


Vice Chancellor: Dr.L.S.S Reddy (E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)


Pro-Vice Chancellor: Dr.A.V.S.Prasad (E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)


Registrar I/C: T. Umamaheswara Rao (E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)


K L University Address


K L University,  
Green Fields, Vaddeswaram,
Guntur District, A.P.,
Ph.No: 0866 - 2577715, 0863-2399999

 

5. Vignan University


Vignan's Foundation For Science, Technology & Research University is a private university in the Guntur district Andhra Pradesh, India.The campus is located in the rural area of Vadlamudi about 15 km from Guntur City.


Vignan's Engineering college was established in the year 1997 by Lavu Educational Society, Guntur. As per the UGC guidelines, Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research is established.


The Institute is self-financing and approved by AICTE and it is affiliated to JNTU Hyderabad, AP. The Institute is recognised under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act,1956 and is certified with ISO 9001:2000.


Vignan University is offering various Under graduate and Post Graduate Programs in various streams. (Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Technology,BBA and MBA Integrated Course, Petroleum Engineering and M.Tech)


Vignan University administrative members

 

Chancellor: Prof. K Ramamurthy Naidu


Vice Chancellor: Dr. C. Thangaraj

 

Vignan's University Address


Vignan's University
Vadlamudi
Guntur-522213
Andhra Pradesh
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Ph.No: 91-863-2344 700 / 701

 

Deemed Universities in Telangana


1. International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-H)


The International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIIT-H) is an autonomous university founded in 1998. It was set up as a not-for-profit public private partnership (N-PPP) and is the first IIIT to be set up under this model in India.


The Government of Andhra Pradesh lent support to the institute by grant of land and buildings. A Governing Council consisting of eminent people from academia, industry and government presides over the governance of the institution.


IIIT-H was set up as a research university focused on the core areas of Information Technology, such as Computer Science, Electronics and Communications, and their applications in other domains.


IIIT-H is located on the main Gachibowli road (also called the Old Bombay highway) is well connected by bus and is on the route for the proposed metro rail.


The IIIT, Hyderabad University is accredited with Grade "A" by National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC) in Sept 2011.


The Institute offers the following challenging academic programmes, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, which encourage students to not only excel in course work but also carry out research in a chosen specialization.


B.Tech. Programme
M.Tech.
Ph.D.
Master of Science by Research
M.Phil. in Computational Linguistics (CL) for MA students in languages
Dual Degree programme (B.Tech. and Master of Science by Research)
Part-time Programmes and PGSSP
MSIT Programs


IIIT-H administrative members


Prof. P. J. Narayanan   (Director, International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad)


Prof. Jayanthi Sivaswamy (Ex-officio)    (Dean (Academic), International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad)


Prof. Vasudeva Varma (Ex-officio)   (Dean (Research), International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad)


IIIT Hyderabad Address


International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad
Gachibowli, Hyderabad 500 032
Telangana, INDIA
Phone : +91-40-6653 1000


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2. ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education


The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education is a Deemed University under Section 3 of UGC Act. 1956, It comprises of IBS Hyderabad (Faculty of Management), Faculty of Science and Technology (FST), Faculty of Law (FOL).


IFHE campus is a lush green sylvan campus with built-up area of over 10 lakh sq, ft. The campus is equipped with the state of art facilities like amphitheaters, auditoriums, academic blocks, fully equipped library block, computer center, language lab, hostels, canteen, faculty accommodation, ATM center, Sports and recreation facilities.


IBS, since its establishment in 1995, has grown impressively and achieved widespread recognition from business and industry, academic circles and professional bodies. IBS is consistently ranked among the top B-Schools in India, in the annual B-School surveys every year.


The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education(IFHE) has received the NAAC Accreditation 'A' Grade with an impressive score (Institutional CGPA) of 3.43 out of 4.


IFHE offers the following programs


Faculty of Management (IBS) - BBA, MBA, Ph.D.
Faculty of Science and Technology - B.Tech, MS Program in Computational Science & Engineering
Faculty of Law - BBA-LLB(Hons.)


IFHE administrative members


Chancellor: Dr. C. Rangarajan


Chancellor: Dr. J Mahender Reddy (E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Phone: 08417 - 226660/61/62)


Registrar: Mr. V.R.Shankara (E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Phone: 08417 - 226661/61/62)

 

 

IFHE address

 

IFHE Campus
Donthanapally
Shankarapalli Road
Hyderabad - 501203
Telangana, India.
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Phone: 08417 - 226660/61/62