Srinivas University
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| Established | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Chancellor | Raghavendra Rao |
| Vice-Chancellor | Satyanarayana Reddy |
| Location | , , |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Website | srinivasuniversity |
Srinivas University is a private university[2] located in Mangaluru, Karnataka, India. The university was established in 2015 by the A. Shama Rao Foundation through the Srinivas University Act, 2013.[3]
It is part of the Srinivas Group of Institutions. Srinivas University held it sixth annual convocation ceremony on 10 February 2024 at its Mukka, Surathkal campus.[4]
Conferred Doctorates
The University authorities conferred Honoris Causa on Sri Vidyadheesha Tirtha Swamiji.[5]
Controversies
In 2016, the University faced criticism and saw protests against Hijab ban in their Valachil Campus.[6][7] In 2021, nearly ten students from the University was arrested by Karnataka Police for violent ragging.[8] The group came under the scanner of IT raids in 2021, following the NEET Cancellation Scandal.[9]
In 2025, a case was registered against the University for Coastal Regulation Zone violation by encroaching river bed of Nandini River in Mukka.[10]
References
- ^ "Vice Chancellor". Srinivas University. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "State-wise List of Private Universities as on 6.10.2017" (PDF). www.ugc.ac.in. University Grants Commission. 6 October 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ "Srinivas University Act, 2013" (PDF). Karnataka Gazette. Government of Karnataka. 5 March 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "Mangaluru: Srinivas University holds sixth annual convocation ceremony". Daiji world. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ "Mangaluru: Srinivas University confers Honoris Causa upon Sri Vidyadheesha Tirtha Swamiji". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ "Mangaluru: After CFI protest, Srinivas College assures to repeal hijab ban". coastaldigest.com - The Trusted News Portal of India. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "Mangaluru: Muslim students protest against Srinivas College for 'hijab ban'". coastaldigest.com - The Trusted News Portal of India. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "Mangaluru: 9 students of Srinivas college arrested for ragging". coastaldigest.com - The Trusted News Portal of India. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ M, Akshatha (19 February 2021). "I-T raid on medical colleges in Bengaluru, Mangaluru". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "Case against Srinivas College management for alleged encroachment of riverbed near Mangaluru". The Hindu. 21 March 2025. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
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