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About SR University

Sri Rajeshwara Educational Society, the parent body of SR University is a 50-year-old conglomerate of educational institutions with more than 1,00,000 students and 17,000 teaching and non-teaching staff members. SR Educational Academy governs 185 Educational Institutions across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

The goal of SR University is to create an innovative living learning educational ecosystem whose graduates significantly contribute to the growth of Telangana and India.

Our Credibility
in Numbers

Five decades of academic excellence, a growing global network. These numbers reflect the trust students, partners and alumni place in us.

50Years

Of Excellence

7500+

Faculty Member

1Lakh+

Students

80+

International Partners

171+

Startups

5Lakh+

Alumni

What Makes
SRU Different

At SRU, we believe in an education that goes beyond textbooks.

Creative & Engaging Faculty

Our educators are industry leaders, researchers, and innovators, dedicated to fostering critical thinking and hands-on learning.

Technology-Enabled Infrastructure

SRU boasts cutting-edge labs, smart classrooms, and digital learning spaces for the future of education.

Collaborative Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

We encourage startups and innovation, offering incubators, funding support, and mentorship to young entrepreneurs.

Our Mission

Innovative Learning

Deliver world-class education that blends academic rigor with real-world application.

Research & Development

Drive meaningful innovation through research excellence, discovery, and impactful solutions.

Industry Collaboration

Bridge academic knowledge with industry expertise through meaningful partnerships and opportunities.

Global Outreach

Build global connections through international partnerships, cultural exchange, and shared knowledge.

Leadership at SR University

Sri A. Varada Reddy

Chancellor

Sri A. Varada Reddy is a pioneer in providing quality education and his efforts have transformed the lives of many youngsters. A man known for discipline and vision; Sri Varada Reddy has been serving the field of education since 1976. With his unstinted efforts, SR has become a trusted brand name in Telangana. Under his leadership, 95 educational institutions, including schools, junior colleges, degree colleges and professional colleges across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are fostering excellent standards of education to young minds, shaping them into intellectuals. Sri. Varada Reddy has defined quality consciousness coupled with ethical practices as the DNA of SR group.

Sri A. Madhukar Reddy

Pro - Chancellor

Sri A. Madhukar Reddy is the General Secretary of Sri Rajeshwara Educational Society, overseeing SR University and 185 educational institutions across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, serving over 100,000 students. As Pro-Chancellor of SR University, he drives its growth. He envisioned that SR University would offer world-class education to students who would in turn create an indelible impact on the society. Under his vision, SR evolved from an engineering college established in 2002 into a university with over 10,000 students and a consistent presence among India’s top 100 institutions in NIRF rankings. He has also championed the 170-acre campus, entrepreneurship through SRiX, scholarships, and social initiatives through the SR Foundation.

Prof. Deepak Garg

Vice Chancellor

Prof. Deepak Garg is a Professor of Artificial Intelligence with a PhD in Computer Science and 25 years of academic and research experience. He has served as Professor and Dean at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology and Bennett University. A leading voice in AI, he has contributed to national initiatives including AIRAWAT and served on committees of NAAC, NBA, UGC and AICTE. His research focuses on Reinforcement Learning and Generative AI, with 160 publications, 1,600+ citations and 14 PhD scholars guided. He has led major AI initiatives, including leadingindia.ai, which skilling over one million students. He is committed to making SR University a model for private higher education.

History of SR University

The SR Educational academy Journey Begins

Founded by Sri A. Varada Reddy to bring value-based education to rural Telangana, the society grew into a network of schools and colleges across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

SR Engineering College Begins

Started at Warangal with 240 students, the college earned autonomous status in 2014 and built a strong name in engineering education.

SRiX Technology Business Incubator Launched

Inaugurated in March 2018 and supported by DST, Government of India, SRU is the first private university in India to have a Technology Business Incubator (SRiX).

SR University Established

Notified in May 2020 as one of the first private university in Telangana, SRU was recognised under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act and ranked 1st among private institutions in ARIIA 2020.

National Recognition

SRU has ranked among NIRF’s top 100 engineering institutions every year since 2021, reaching 91st in 2025, and all five B.Tech programmes hold NBA Tier-I accreditation.

Global and Agricultural Milestones

SRU entered the Times Higher Education World University Rankings in the 801–1000 band and became the first private university in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh with ICAR accreditation for our School of Agriculture.