Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati | Campus virtualTour |

00:00 Tirupati aerials
01:06 First Mahila University in Andhra
04:06 SPMVV Silver Jubliee Gate entrance
07:00 Mahila University Hostel, hostel
10:05 Ground, indoor stadium, departments
12:12 virtual tour of music mandir, library
14:23 Saaveri seminar hall / guest house
17:31 virtual tour of few departments
19:51 virtual tour of B.Tech and New Block.

Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (University for Women) was founded in the year 1983 by Sri N.T.Rama Rao, the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, with the fervent desire to train women studets as better builders of the Nation and to inculcate skills of leadership in all aspects of life. The University was established under the Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam Act of 1983, which has come into force on the 14 of April 1983. It was started with ten faculties and 300 students and twenty staff members. Today the University has a student population nearly 4000 and an academic staff of 105 and 131 academic consultants. This year the University has 59 courses at the post-graduate and undergraduate level and a good component of research. The campus of Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam is spread out in a lush green area of 138.43 acres. The University is situated at a distance of 3 km from the railway and bus stations of Tirupati.The campus has the necessary buildings to run its academic programmes and administrative machinery. There are separate buildings for Humanities and Sciences, University Administration, Central Library, University Auditorium, Sericulture Complex, and School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and also an independent building for Computer Science, Business Management and Engineering College.

SPMVV is located in a spacious and peaceful surroundings  and is well connected by rail,roal and air. Nestling at the foot of the sacred Tirumala Hills from times immemorial, Tirupati is one of the most  famous places of pilgrimage in India. It is situated in the southern part of Andhra Pradesh. Thousands of pilgrims visit Tirumala Hills every day, making Tirupati a city predominated by floating population.  Despite the inundation of pilgrims with diverse cultures and languages from all over the country and abroad, Tirupati preserves its own  identity and cultural heritage. The city is surrounded by well-known  places of pilgrimage, Sri Kalahasti on the North, Tiruchanur on the South, and Kanipakam on the West. The offices of the Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Controller of Examinations and other administrative staff are housed in the Administrative building situated at the entrance of the University campus. The offices of the Deans are situated in their respective  buildings.The Wardens office is located in the Hostel premises.

To be a premier centre  of education, both general and professional, for women to acquire  knowledge, skills and attitudes required to lead life as complete citizens and pursue careers of their choice.

Emancipation of Women through acquisition of knowledge and Empowerment through skill up-gradation, involvement and participation in various occupations in the society, towards the end of establishing a progressive egalitarian society.

     Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (University for Women) established in the year 1983 and accredited with 'A' Grade by NAAC has given unparalleled service to Women's Education in Andhra Pradesh, drawing on the great cultural traditions of the Country as well as keeping in tune with changing times, channels of employability and assuring quality education in teaching as well as research. We shall continue to produce graduates who are equipped to contribute to the intellectual, social, political, moral and material development of the societies in which they are to live and recognize that the development of contemporary societies reflects diversity along side consensus and acknowledgement of the past as well as concern for innovation. We shall continue to undertake training, research, consultancy and other forms of service to local and regional communities, which will enrich our teaching and advance our quest for wisdom and truth. We shall make known our mission in Andhra Pradesh as well as nationally and internationally.

To fulfill our mission of ’’Emancipation of Women through Acquisition of  Knowledge’’, we have set major goals. These goals guide our planning  strategies, which we review and update annually. We do our outmost to achieve each goal by safeguarding our established freedom to create an environment of excellence in teaching and research and by maintaining our standards as a institution of higher education in the region. Offer educational services, both general and professional,  to women of all age groups, especially in Andhra Pradesh, to shape their  lives and careers. Facilitate and maintain excellence in teaching. Advance knowledge through research and scholarly activity.