Srinivas University

Srinivas University is a private university in Mangaluru established in 2015 under the Srinivas University Act of 2013. Founded by the A. Shama Rao Foundation (established 1988 by CA. A. Raghavendra Rao), it operates as part of the Srinivas Group of Institutions managing 18 professional institutes.

The university runs from multiple campuses in and around Mangaluru (Mukka, Surathkal, Pandeshwar, Valachil) with an additional campus in Bengaluru. It offers 160+ programmes across 10 faculties and 18 institutes at UG, PG, and doctoral levels. Key disciplines include Engineering, Medical Sciences, Management, Computer Science, Aviation, Allied Health Sciences, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Hotel Management, Pharmacy, and a distinctive Port, Shipping & Logistics Management programme uncommon among Karnataka universities.

Srinivas University holds UGC recognition and NAAC A Grade accreditation. It appeared in the NIRF 2024 university category (24-100 band) and QS Asia 2026 rankings at 1401-1500. The university is also recognised by AICTE, AIU, NIC, and NCTE, with SIRO recognition for research activities.

Placement data from recent years shows a highest package of INR 20 LPA and a median of around INR 4.5 LPA for B.Tech and MBA graduates. Over 100 companies recruit on campus, including Infosys, Cognizant, KPMG, Accenture, Bajaj Finserv, TCS, and Wipro. The university reports over 700 research scholars, 1,000+ journal publications, and 50+ patents filed.