Srinivas University

Srinivas University
Established2015 (2015)
AffiliationsUGC
ChancellorRaghavendra Rao
Vice-ChancellorSatyanarayana Reddy
Location
Mangaluru
,
Karnataka
,
India
Websitesrinivasuniversity.edu.in

Srinivas University is a private university located in Mangaluru, Karnataka, India. The university was established in 2015 by the A. Shama Rao Foundation through the Srinivas University Act, 2013.

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.

Conferred Doctorates

The university authorities conferred Honoris Causa on Sri Vidyadheesha Tirtha Swamiji.

Controversies

In 2016, the university faced criticism and saw protests against Hijab ban in their Valachil Campus. In 2021, nearly ten students from the university was arrested by Karnataka Police for violent ragging. The group came under the scanner of IT raids in 2021, following the NEET Cancellation Scandal.

In 2025, a case was registered against the University for Coastal Regulation Zone violation by encroaching river bed of Nandini River in Mukka.

References

  1. ↑ "Srinivas University gets NAAC 'A' grade accreditation". The Hindu. 28 June 2025. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ "Srinivas University Act, 2013" (PDF). Karnataka Gazette. Government of Karnataka. 5 March 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  4. ↑ "Mangaluru: Srinivas University holds sixth annual convocation ceremony". Daiji world. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  5. ↑ "Mangaluru: Srinivas University confers Honoris Causa upon Sri Vidyadheesha Tirtha Swamiji". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  6. ↑ "Mangaluru: After CFI protest, Srinivas College assures to repeal hijab ban". coastaldigest.com - The Trusted News Portal of India. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  7. ↑ "Mangaluru: Muslim students protest against Srinivas College for 'hijab ban'". coastaldigest.com - The Trusted News Portal of India. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  8. ↑ "Mangaluru: 9 students of Srinivas college arrested for ragging". coastaldigest.com - The Trusted News Portal of India. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  9. ↑ M, Akshatha (19 February 2021). "I-T raid on medical colleges in Bengaluru, Mangaluru". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  10. ↑ "Case against Srinivas College management for alleged encroachment of riverbed near Mangaluru". The Hindu. 21 March 2025. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 1 August 2025.