Sri Venkateswara University Directorate of Distance Education was introduced in April 1995 with an objective to provide higher educational opportunities to the people who were deprived of the same earlier. It was initiated by Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh and is affiliated to the same. The institute offers 5 courses at UG level, namely B.A., B.Sc., B.Com, B.Ed, Bachelor of Library & Information Science and 6 courses at PG level, namely M.A., MBA, Master of Social Work, M.Com, Master of Library & Information Science, M.Sc. in various specializations through correspondence. The institute also offers PG Diploma courses. The admissions here are sought through the merit of marks secured by a candidate in the qualifying exam. 

SVU DDE Tirupati Highlights 

Established/Institute Type  1995 | Private 
Affiliated to  Sri Venkateswara University 
Courses Offered  5 courses at UG level
6 courses at PG level
PG Diploma 
Admission Criteria Merit-Based 
Facilities  Library, Guidance Cell, Multimedia Lab, Working Women Hostel 
Application Mode  Online 
Official Website  www.svudde.in 

SVU DDE Tirupati Courses

The various courses provided at the DDE along with its eligibility criteria are tabulated below: 

Courses Specialization Details
B.A.  Arts Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board or its equivalent in any stream
Duration: 3 Years 
B.Com Commerce
B.Sc.  Science
M.A.  English, Economics, Political Science & Public Administration, Sociology, History, Telugu, Hindi  Eligibility: Candidate must have passed graduation from a recognized university or its equivalent in any stream
Duration: 2 Years 
M.Com.  Financial Management
Commerce
M.S.S. Social Science

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SVU DDE Tirupati Admission

The admissions at Sri Venkateswara University Directorate of Distance Education is done only on the basis of merit of marks secured by a candidate in the qualifying exam. 

How to Apply? 

  • The admission forms are made available online on the official website of the university. Candidate must ensure the eligibility criteria before applying for a course. 
  • Candidate should submit the duly filled form online as well as offline along with certain documents. 

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SVU DDE Tirupati Placement

The directorate has a placement cell. The placement cell arranges for campus interviews conducted annually. The average salaries received by students are INR 360,000. The directorate has a placement cell. The placement cell arranges for campus interviews conducted annually. The average salaries received by students are INR 360,000. The placements are conducted by SVU University. Some of the top companies coming for recruitment are Virtua, HCL, Birlasoft, Infosys, and United Online.

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SVU DDE Tirupati Scholarship 

The Directorate does not have any scholarships provided by itself. But the college assists students in gaining scholarships by the Government. There are government scholarships for students from Reservation categories like Scheduled castes, Scheduled tributes, and Other Backward classes. The government also announces scholarships for economically weaker students and those who come meritorious and for girl students.

Some of the scholarships are as follows:

Welfare scholarships

  • State Social Welfare Scholarships
  • Scholarships for children of deceased government servants

Merit Scholarships

  • State Merit scholarships
  • National Science Talent Search Scheme scholarship

SVU DDE Tirupati Facilities 

The Sri Venkateswara University Directorate of Distance Education at Tirupati houses various facilities for recreation and reference. Below are mentioned some of them:

  • Library: There are 2 libraries at the institute, namely DDE Library and the SV University Main Library. Students can issue books from DDE libraries only. However, they can make use of SV University Main Library for reference purposes. 
  • Guidance Cell: The Guidance Cell was established to guide and clarify the distance learners. This cell also guides students to fill up different forms. 
  • Multimedia Lab: The students can make use of the multimedia lab for learning various topics. Internet facilities are also available at the multimedia level. 
  • Working Woman Hostel: There is also a working woman hostel adjacent to the DDE building for accommodation purposes during practical/examinations. 

SVU DDE Tirupati Faculty 

The faculty at Sri Venkateswara University Directorate of Distance Education consists of 29 coordinators. The faculty comprises of 29 professors in the various departments. Many of the faculty members are qualified with Masters degrees’ in Commerce, Library Science, Business administration and are led under the guidance of Professor S. Thavamani, who is the Director of the College.

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SVU DDE Tirupati FAQs 

Ques. Is there an MBA available at the DDE? 

Ans. Yes, MBA is available at DDE. You can submit the application form offline as well as online.

Ques. What is the examination process here? 

Ans. There is a paper wise pass system for all courses. You can clear all your doubts by contacting the Guidance Cell.

Ques. How can I apply for hostel facilities? 

Ans. The hostel facilities are available as per the availability. You can apply for the same online.

Ques. Is there any fee concession provided? 

Ans. There is no such fee concession provided at the college. Fees once paid will neither be adjusted nor refunded.

Ques. Is it easy to travel to college?

Ans. It is fairly easy to reach to the college. The nearest airport is Tirupati International Airport. It is about 25 kilometers away. The nearest railway station is the Tirupati railway station which is only 3 kilometers away. The Tirupati bus station is only 4 kilometers away.