Advancing Legal Education
To become one of the best law academies in the country through the advancement of quality legal education and promoting research for advancement of legal studies.
UGC PUBLIC SELF-DISCLOSURE
About the Higher Educational Institution
Sri Vijayanagar College of Law & P.G. Studies
01 / INSTITUTION PROFILE
About Us
Established in 1990 in the educational hub of Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, Sri Vijayanagar College of Law has been a pioneer in legal education for over three decades. Situated on a 2.5-acre urban campus in Housing Board Colony, Anantapuramu, the institution provides accessible, high-quality legal education in close proximity to major academic institutions such as Sri Krishnadevaraya University (SKU) and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTUA).
The college is dedicated to fostering progressive legal thinkers and ethical professionals by combining rigorous academic coursework with hands-on practical exposure, clinical training, legal research, and community service.
1990Year of Establishment
2.5 AcresUrban Campus
35+ YearsContribution to Legal Education
2.5 AcresUrban Campus
35+ YearsContribution to Legal Education
02 / OUR PURPOSE
Vision & Mission
Integrity & Social Responsibility
- Professional Integrity: To produce vibrant legal professionals by inculcating the highest standards of professional behavior and personal integrity.
- Social Responsibility: To bring about progressive changes in society by creating legal professionals who work towards the development of the community, the nation, and humanity by serving the public and fostering justice.
Institutional Motto Discere et Vivere (“To Learn and To Live”) · Fidelitas et Integritas (“Fidelity and Integrity”)
03 / GOVERNANCE
Act, Statutes & Memorandum of Association
1. Sponsoring Body & Legal Entity : Sri Vijayanagar College of Law, Anantapuramu, is administered and managed by the Vijayanagar Educational Society, Housing Board Colony, Anantapuramu.
Sponsoring Society
Name of the Sponsoring Society: Vijayanagar Educational Society
Statutory Registration
Statutory Registration: Registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (and governed under applicable state provisions)
Headquarters
Headquarters: Housing Board Colony, Anantapuramu – 515 001, Andhra Pradesh
Year of Establishment
Year of Establishment of the Institution: 1990
2. Memorandum of Association (MoA) Objectives
The governance, administrative framework, and operational mandate of Sri Vijayanagar College of Law are guided by the Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Rules & Regulations of the Vijayanagar Educational Society. Key objectives defined in the MoA include:
- Legal Education & Excellence: To establish, maintain, and administer quality educational institutions for undergraduate and postgraduate legal studies.
- Social Service & Legal Aid: To promote legal awareness, foster social justice, and extend free legal aid to marginalized and rural communities.
- Research & Development: To advance legal scholarship, policy reform, and interdisciplinary legal research.
- Ethical Leadership: To nurture legal professionals imbued with high ethical standards, professional integrity, and civic responsibility.
04 / STRATEGIC ROADMAP
Institutional Development Plan
The Institutional Development Plan (IDP) for Sri Vijayanagar College of Law, Anantapuramu, formulated in alignment with the UGC Guidelines on Public Self-Disclosure (2024), National Education Policy (NEP 2020) framework, and the institution’s 5-Year Strategic Plan.
1. Executive Summary & Context : Sri Vijayanagar College of Law was established in 1990 in Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, under the administration of the Vijayanagar Educational Society. Approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and affiliated with Sri Krishnadevaraya University (SKU), the college delivers undergraduate (3-Year LL.B., 5-Year B.A. LL.B., 5-Year B.B.A. LL.B.) and postgraduate (LL.M.) legal education.
To adapt to the evolving legal landscape, embrace digital transformation in law, and serve society through clinical legal education, the institution has deployed a comprehensive 5-Year Institutional Development Plan (2022–2027) managed through the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC).
Vision, Mission & Core Values
Vision: To become one of the premier law academies in the country through the advancement of quality legal education and the promotion of research in legal studies.
- Produce vibrant legal professionals by inculcating the highest standards of professional behavior, legal acumen, and personal integrity.
- Bring about progressive societal transformation through legal professionals dedicated to public service, community development, and fostering justice.
- Motto: Discere et Vivere ("To Learn and To Live") and Fidelitas et Integritas ("Fidelity and Integrity").
Key Strategic Pillars & Development Goals
Pillar 1: Academic Excellence & Curriculum Integration (NEP 2020)
- Outcome-Based Education (OBE): Complete mapping of Program Outcomes (POs) and Course Outcomes (COs) across all 3-Year, 5-Year, and LL.M. courses to ensure alignment with contemporary legal industry demands.
- Multidisciplinary & Interdisciplinary Learning: Integration of NEP 2020 guidelines by combining legal studies with humanities, management, technology, and social sciences.
- Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) & Bilingual Instruction: Integration of Indian legal heritage, jurisprudence, and constitutional history into course delivery, utilizing bilingual instruction (Telugu and English) to support diverse regional learners.
- Value-Added & Skill Development Courses: Regular conduct of specialized certificate courses in ADR, IPR, Cyber Law, Professional Ethics, Environmental Law, and Life Skills (Yoga and Physical Health).
Pillar 2: Experiential Learning & Clinical Legal Education
- Moot Courts & Advocacy Skill Training: Regular simulation exercises, court visits to District Courts, and client counseling workshops through the dedicated Moot Court Hall and Practice Area.
- Legal Aid Clinic & Community Service: Expanding free legal aid to underserved rural communities, handling family disputes, land rights, and domestic violence cases in collaboration with Gram Panchayats.
- Para-Legal Volunteering & Lok Adalat: Active partnership with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) to train student Para-Legal Volunteers and assist in resolving disputes via Lok Adalats.
- Advocate Chamber & Internship Linkages: Strengthening functional MoUs with law firms, senior advocates, NGOs, and judicial bodies for structured student internships.
Pillar 3: Infrastructure Expansion & Digital Transformation
- Vertical Campus Expansion: Construction of a new 5-story academic block to accommodate growing student strength, additional smart classrooms, and specialized research facilities.
- ICT-Enabled Smart Classrooms: Upgrading classrooms with interactive smart boards, audio-visual aids, high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity, and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Library Modernization: Automation through Integrated Library Management System (ILMS), subscription to national/international journals, and expanded remote access to legal databases like Manupatra, SCC Online, and HeinOnline.
- Digital & Cyber Lab: Expanding computer lab infrastructure with a vision to develop a dedicated Cyber Forensics and Legal Technology Laboratory.
Pillar 4: Research, Innovation & Faculty Development
- Research Centre Establishment: Establishing a dedicated Legal Research & Policy Centre to facilitate interdisciplinary legal studies and publications.
- Faculty Development Programs (FDPs): Continuous professional development workshops for faculty focused on modern teaching methodologies, clinical pedagogy, digital tools, and research methodologies.
- Seminars, Conferences & Workshops: Hosting national and state-level workshops on contemporary legal issues, judicial trends, and legal technology.
Pillar 5: Institutional Accreditation & Autonomous Status
- NAAC Accreditation: Successfully accredited by NAAC with "B" Grade (valid through May 2025 – May 2030).
- Autonomous Status Progression: Developing institutional capabilities, quality metrics, and academic autonomy pathways following NAAC accreditation cycles.
- NIRF Participation & Quality Audits: Institutionalization of regular Academic and Administrative Audits (AAA), Gender Audits, and Green Audits via IQAC.
Pillar 6: Inclusivity, Student Welfare & Sustainability
- Barrier-Free Divyangjan Campus: Ramps, accessible restrooms, tactile pathways, braille signage, and assistive technologies (screen readers, scribes) for differently-abled students.
- Gender Equity & Women Leadership: Active functioning of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), Equal Opportunity Cell, SC/ST/OBC/Minority Cells, and gender sensitization workshops.
- Career Counseling & Judiciary Preparation: Dedicated Career Counseling Cell offering specialized coaching for judicial service examinations (APPSC Civil Judge, District Judge, Public Prosecutor) and AIBE exams.
- Green Campus Initiatives: Solar energy installation, rainwater harvesting, plastic bans, and waste segregation systems.
4. Implementation & Governance Mechanism
The execution of the Institutional Development Plan is monitored systematically by:
- Governing Body of Vijayanagar Educational Society: Allocation of financial resources and capital expenditure oversight.
- Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC): Setting annual targets, evaluating PO/CO attainments, collecting stakeholder feedback (students, faculty, alumni, employers), and submitting compliance reports.
- Decentralized Committee Framework: Empowering specialized committees (Moot Court Committee, Legal Aid Cell, Career Counseling Cell, Anti-Ragging Cell) for execution.
05 / ACADEMIC AFFILIATION
Affiliating University
Sri Vijayanagar College of Law is affiliated with Sri Krishnadevaraya University (SKU), Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh.
University
Name of the University: Sri Krishnadevaraya University (SKU)
Statutory Act
Statutory Act: Constituted under the Andhra Pradesh Universities Act (Act No. 36 of 1981)
Location
Location: Ananthapuramu – 515 003, Andhra Pradesh, India
Official Website
Official University Website: www.skuniversity.ac.in
Institutional Heritage: SKU originated as a Postgraduate Centre of Sri Venkateswara University in 1967–68, attained autonomous status in 1976, and was conferred full university status in 1981. It was conferred affiliating status in 1988 to cater to the higher education needs of the Rayalaseema region.
2. Nature & Scope of Affiliation
- Affiliation Status: Sri Vijayanagar College of Law operates as an affiliated law college under Sri Krishnadevaraya University.
- Institutional Distinctiveness: Sri Vijayanagar College of Law is recognized as the affiliated law college under SKU providing undergraduate and postgraduate legal programs in the region.
- Approved Programs: Affiliation is granted for conducting the following degree programs:
- 3-Year LL.B. & 3-Year LL.B. (Honours)
- 5-Year Integrated B.A. LL.B. & 5-Year Integrated B.B.A. LL.B.
- Postgraduate LL.M. (Specializations in Corporate & Security Laws, Criminal Law, and Constitutional & Legal Order)
06 / QUALITY ASSURANCE
Accreditation & Recognition
B
NAAC ACCREDITATION
NAAC “B” Grade
Validity period stated in the institutional document: May 2025 – May 2030.
- Accreditation Cycle: The college submitted its Self Study Report (SSR) to NAAC, Bangalore, for its 1st Cycle of Accreditation.
- Grade & Validity Period: The institution received a "B" Grade, with cycle validity spanning from May 2025 to May 2030.
- Institutional Quality Cell: Quality assurance processes, curriculum enrichment, and pedagogical evaluations are institutionalized through the college's Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC).
- Strategic Vision: Securing NAAC accreditation forms part of the institution's 5-Year Strategic Plan (2022–2027) as a key milestone toward academic quality enhancement and future institutional autonomy
Recognition / Approval Status
Bar Council of India (BCI)
- Statutory Body: Approved and recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI), New Delhi, for conducting professional legal education programs.
- Scope of Approval: Granted for 3-Year LL.B., 3-Year LL.B. (Honours), 5-Year Integrated B.A. LL.B., 5-Year Integrated B.B.A. LL.B., and postgraduate LL.M. streams.
- Current Status: Approval renewal notifications are submitted annually to the UGC as part of statutory compliance.
University Affiliation
- Affiliating Body: Affiliated with Sri Krishnadevaraya University (SKU), Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh (constituted under AP Universities Act No. 36 of 1981).
- Role: Serves as the primary affiliated law college under Sri Krishnadevaraya University in the region.
UGC Recognition – Sections 2(f) & 12B
- Current Processing Status: The college's proposal for formal inclusion under Section 2(f) and Section 12B of the UGC Act, 1956 is under active processing with the University Grants Commission, New Delhi.
- Reference Number: UGC File No. F. No. 8-390/2026(CPP-I/C).
- University Forwarding: Proposal formally recommended and forwarded by Sri Krishnadevaraya University (Ref: SKU/CDC/A1/Proposal Forwarded/2026).
NAAC
- Accreditation Grade: Accredited by NAAC with a "B" Grade.
- Validity Period: Valid through May 2025 – May 2030
07 / TRANSPARENCY
Annual Reports & Accounts
Governance & Adoption Mechanism
- Financial Year: The statutory official/financial year spans from 1st April to 31st March of the succeeding English calendar year.
- AGM Approval: Under Section 4 of the Society’s Rules and Regulations, the Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) is convened within six months of the closing of the financial year to consider, approve, and adopt the Annual Report, Audited Statements of Account, and the budget estimates for the ensuing year, as well as to appoint the statutory auditor.
Financial Audit Framework
- Internal Audits: Conducted on a regular quarterly basis by internal audit teams to evaluate internal accounting controls, verify transaction records, and ensure financial policy compliance.
- External Statutory Audits: Conducted annually by an independent certified Chartered Accountant (CA). The statutory audit encompasses a full examination of books of accounts, financial statements, and Income Tax returns in compliance with standard accounting practices.
Components Disclosed in Public Records
Balance Sheet
Balance Sheet
Income & Expenditure
Income & Expenditure Account
Receipts & Payments
Receipts & Payments Account along with Statutory Audit Report
Institutional Annual Reports
Institutional Annual Reports: Highlighting academic performance, student pass percentages, curriculum enrichment, infrastructure augmentation, and annual institutional achievements.
08 / SPONSORING BODY
Vijayanagar Educational Society
1. Legal Identity & Registration
- Name of the Society: Vijayanagar Educational Society (also registered as Sri Vijayanagara Educational Society).
- Statutory Registration: Registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (Registration No. 121/1990, issued by the District Registrar of Assurances, Anantapuramu).
- Registered Office: D. No. 12/2/253, Housing Board Colony, Anantapuramu – 515 001, Andhra Pradesh (formerly located at Prakash Road, Anantapur).
- Nature of Body: Purely non-profit, charitable, non-sectarian, non-communal, and non-political educational body operating across the State of Andhra Pradesh.
2. Core Aims & Objectives (Memorandum of Association)
As set out in the society's Memorandum of Association (MoA), the primary objects include:
- Legal Education: Establishing and managing colleges to impart undergraduate, postgraduate, and research legal education without discrimination based on caste, creed, race, religion, or community.
- Legal Literacy & Public Service: Organizing legal awareness camps and educating the general public regarding their legal rights, duties, and constitutional responsibilities.
- Free Legal Aid: Extending free legal aid services to underprivileged, rural, and economically weaker sections of society.
- Student Welfare: Providing scholarships and financial assistance to deserving and underprivileged law students.
- Institutional Collaboration: Entering into agreements with government bodies, universities, and statutory authorities to advance legal education and community welfare.
3. Governing Body & Executive Leadership
The management of the society and its institutions is vested in a 7-member Governing Body elected by the General Body:
Founder & Secretary
Founder & Secretary: A. Rami Reddy — Serves as the chief executive officer, legal liaison, and authorized signatory responsible for institutional management, appointing faculty/staff, and executing statutory contracts and bonds with the University and UGC.
Correspondent & Treasurer
Correspondent & Treasurer: M. Sreenivasa Reddy — Oversees institutional correspondence, financial administration, and asset management.
President
President: Smt. M. Bayyamma — Functions in an honorary capacity presiding over society meetings.
Executive Members
Executive Members: Smt. M. Bharathi, Smt. A. Saraswathi, A. Venkata Rami Reddy, and Dr. N. Janardhan Reddy.
4. Financial Management & Statutory Oversight
- Financial Year: Extends from 1st April to 31st March of each calendar year.
- Non-Profit Mandate: The income and assets of the society are applied solely toward promoting its educational objects; no dividends or profits are distributed to members.
- Audit & General Body Approval: An Annual General Meeting (AGM) is convened within six months of the financial year close to adopt the Annual Report, Audited Accounts, and budget estimates prepared by a certified Chartered Accountant.
- UGC Compliance Covenant: In accordance with Clause 2 of the UGC Indemnity Bond, the society covenants to submit its annual audited balance sheet and institutional accounts to the Commission within two weeks of AGM adoption.