Rayalaseema University

About Rayalaseema University

Rayalaseema University is a State University established in the year 2008, by Act No. 29 of 2008 enacted by the Legislature of the State of Andhra Pradesh. Prior to this, the University was formally launched by the G.O.Ms. No.89, Higher Education (U.E.II) Department, dated 25^th June 2008. The University is named after the Rayas of Vijayanagara Empire – one of the most powerful rulers of South India during the 14-16 centuries AD. The Rayas of Vijayanagarawere were great patrons of learning, art, and literature. The University has an academic history which is more than 35 years old and it came into existence as Sri Venkateswara University Postgraduate Centre in 1977. It was established to impart higher education to the rural youth of the backward district of Kurnool which is also a drought prone region. To meet this challenge the University started two courses - One in Economics with specialization in Area Planning and Regional Development and the other in Operations Research and Statistical Quality Control which also catered to the needs of the industry. The Centre was housed in a small building to start with and later, in 1979, was shifted to the old municipal office buildings. The Centre was shifted once again to University owned building at B. Tandrapadu, a small village near Kurnool, in 1990.

In 1993, the affiliation of SVU PG Centre was transferred to Sri Krishnadevaraya University and continued as its Postgraduate Centre till it became a University in the year 2008. It became a full-fledged affiliating University in 2010. By this time, the university also acquired its extensive campus of about 356 acres of land. Its territorial jurisdiction is spread over Kurnool District with headquarters at Kurnool. The emblem of Rayalaseema University represents the history as well as the geographical significance of Kurnool District, which is popularly known as the gateway to Rayalaseema.

The emblem comprises of:

• Sudarsana Chakra – It is the symbol of Dharma

• Great Indian Bustard – A unique bird found only in few parts of India including Kurnool

• Temple at Srisailam – It is a rare but significant confluence of Jyothirlinga and Astadasa Sakti Peetha. It is located on the right bank of the Krishna river

• Nandi – It is the vehicle of Lord Shiva

• Nallamala Forest – It is a reservoir of various flora and fauna and also the abode of many pilgrimage centres

• Konda Reddy Fort – It is a historical fort belonging to the Vijayanagara Dynasty and is proof of the exuberant life style of the Nawabs and the life of Konda Reddy

• Lotus – It is the abode of Saraswathi, Goddess of enlightenment, knowledge and wisdom.

The Motto “Vidyaya Vindate Amrutam” is derived from the Kenopanishad, conveys the message that one can attain immortal wisdom through knowledge.

Departments

• Botany
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry
• Commerce
• Computer Science
• Economics
• Education
• Electronics and Communication
• English
• Management
• Mathematics
• OR and SQC
• Physics
• Telugu
• Zoology