Academics
Academic programmes, faculty, quality assurance, library resources and institutional collaborations.
Academic Programs
Sri Vijayanagar College of Law offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate (UG) integrated, traditional law degree programs, and postgraduate (PG) specialized master's programs in law. All programs adopt outcome-based education (OBE) principles and mandate practical clinical legal training, including court visits, moot courts, and structured internships under the LIFE (Law Internship For Excellence) framework.
Academic Programs Summary Table, all Programs in English Medium
| Program Level | Course Name | Duration | Entry Qualification / Eligibility | Sanctioned Intake | Admission Pathway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG (3-Year) | LL.B. | 3 Years (6 Semesters) | Any Graduate Degree (10+2+3) with min. 45% Gen, BC 42% and SC/ST 40% | 300 | APLAWCET / Management Quota |
| UG (3-Year) | LL.B. (Honours) | 3 Years (6 Semesters) | Any Graduate Degree (10+2+3) with min. 45% Gen, BC 42% and SC/ST 40% | 180 | APLAWCET / Management Quota |
| UG Integrated | B.A. LL.B. | 5 Years (10 Semesters) | 10+2 / Intermediate with min. 45% Gen, BC 42% and SC/ST 40% | 120 | APLAWCET / Management Quota |
| UG Integrated | B.B.A. LL.B. | 5 Years (10 Semesters) | 10+2 / Intermediate with min. 45% Gen, BC 42% and SC/ST 40% | 60 | APLAWCET / Management Quota |
| PG (2-Year) | LL.M. (Corporate & Security Laws) |
2 Years (4 Semesters) | LL.B. / B.L. Degree | 20 | APPGCET / University / Management Quota |
| PG (2-Year) | LL.M. (Criminal Law) |
2 Years (4 Semesters) | LL.B. / B.L. Degree | 20 | APPGCET / University / Management Quota |
| PG (2-Year) | LL.M. (Constitutional & Legal Order) | 2 Years (4 Semesters) | LL.B. / B.L. Degree | 20 | APPGCET / University / Management Quota |
Key Academic Features & Clinical Internship Mandate
Mandatory Internship Framework (LIFE):
3-Year LL.B. & LL.B. (Hons): Mandatory 90 days of structured internship spread across the 3 years.
5-Year B.A. LL.B. & B.B.A. LL.B.: Mandatory 120 days of structured internship spread across the 5 years.
Students maintain an Internship Diary and undergo practical evaluations before completing their final semesters.
Practical & Experiential Learning:
Clinical Papers: Moot Court exercises, Client Counseling, Drafting & Pleading, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), and Court Visits to District Courts.
Community Legal Services: Student participation as certified Para-Legal Volunteers with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), pro-bono litigation assistance, and Lok Adalat dispute resolution sessions.
Bilingual Academic Support:
While the official medium of instruction and examination is English, faculty members provide bilingual instruction (English and Telugu) to support students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
Faculty & Staff Details
1. Executive & Administrative Leadership Directory
| S.No. | Name | Designation | Contact Number | Official Email ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A. Rami Reddy | Founder & Secretary | 98496 67645 | principallawcollege.atp@gmail.com |
| 2 | M. Sreenivasa Reddy | Correspondent & Treasurer | 99499 03944 | principallawcollege.atp@gmail.com |
| 3 | Dr. H. Raghavendrachar | Principal | 94484 05073 | hraghavendrachar@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 4 | Dr. M. Mahesh | Vice Principal & Associate Professor | 98489 63566 | mmahesh@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 5 | Smt. P. V. Nirmala Devi | Controller of Examinations & Associate Professor | 94405 05728 | pvnirmaladevidevi@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 6 | K. C. Domex | Finance Officer | 08554 240024 | contact@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
2. Teaching Faculty Roster (Academic Year 2025–2026)
The institution maintains a full-strength teaching faculty across core law, humanities, commerce, and science disciplines:
| S.No. | Name of the Teacher | Designation | Mobile No. | Official Institutional Email ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. H. Raghavendrachar | Principal | 9448405073 | hraghavendrachar@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 2 | Dr. M. Mahesh | Associate Professor & Vice Principal | 9848963566 | mmahesh@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 3 | Sri N. Harikrishna | Assistant Professor | 9440285285 | nharikrishna@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 4 | Smt. R. Kalpana | Associate Professor | 7075440748 | rkalpana@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 5 | Sri B. Adenna | Assistant Professor | 9594872561 | badenna@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 6 | Dr. B. R. B. Koteswara Rao | Assistant Professor | 9441765220 | brbkoteswararao@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 7 | Smt. P. Anuradha | Assistant Professor | 9177029259 | panuradha@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 8 | Sri P. Sivasankar Reddy | Assistant Professor | 9490538823 | psivasankarreddy@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 9 | Sri G. Nagaraju | Assistant Professor | 9441764383 | gnagaraju@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 10 | Sri P. Chandrasekhar Reddy | Assistant Professor | 9849090666 | pchandrasekharreddy@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 11 | Sri T. Sharath | Assistant Professor | 9100824506 | tsharath@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 12 | Sri P. Babu | Assistant Professor | 9848489832 | pbabu@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 13 | Sri V. B. P. Teja | Assistant Professor | 9700713342 | vbptejateja@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 14 | Sri S. P. Gopinath | Assistant Professor | 9052386835 | spgopinath@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 15 | Smt. B. Kamakshi | Assistant Professor | 9704801276 | bkamakshi@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 16 | Smt. C. Sandhya Rani | Assistant Professor | 8074242046 | csandhyarani@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 17 | Sri G. Sashikanth | Assistant Professor | 9440397054 | gsashikanth@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 18 | Dr. V. Ramya | Assistant Professor | 9441982627 | vramya@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 19 | Smt. Sony Jonna | Assistant Professor | 8919179320 | sonyjonna@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 20 | Sri G. Rama Kishore Reddy | Assistant Professor | 9963369845 | gramakishorereddyreddy@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 21 | Smt. P. V. Nirmala Devi | Associate Professor | 9440505728 | pvnirmaladevidevi@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 22 | Mr. Sankara Setti Gopi | Assistant Professor | 9440989424 | sankarasettigopi@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 23 | Sri Yerukala Malthesh | Assistant Professor | 9052847183 | yerukalamalthesh@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 24 | Smt. C. Jyothirmayi | Assistant Professor | 9441245926 | cjyothirmayi@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 25 | Sri K. Ramachandrudu | Assistant Professor | 9848174077 | kramachandrudu@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 26 | Dr. D. V. Vasavi Latha | Assistant Professor | 9440384250 | dvvasavilathalatha@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 27 | Sri R. Harinath Reddy | Assistant Professor | 9440333454 | rharinathreddy@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 28 | Smt. D. Pooja Rathod | Assistant Professor | 9949953381 | dpoojarathod@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 29 | Sri G. Viswanath | Assistant Professor | 7207686720 | gviswanath@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 30 | Sri M. K. Gururaja Rao | Assistant Professor | 9010620344 | mkgururajaraorao@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 31 | Sri Byram Raghuram | Assistant Professor | 9059941414 | byramraghuram@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 32 | Sri A. Francis | Assistant Professor | 9393020248 | afrancis@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 33 | Smt. T. Sai Meghadyuthi | Assistant Professor | 9553033005 | tsaimeghadyuthi@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 34 | Sri Y. Bharath Kumar Reddy | Assistant Professor | 9030209688 | ybharathkumarreddyreddy@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 35 | Sri K. Manjunatha Reddy | Assistant Professor | 9492150785 | kmanjunathareddy@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 36 | Sri G. Upendra | Assistant Professor | 9703190607 | gupendra@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 37 | Sri M. Nagasyamkiran | Assistant Professor | 7382417512 | mnagasyamkiran@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 38 | Sri C. Sandeep | Assistant Professor | 7993307159 | csandeep@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 39 | Smt. C. Sunanda | Assistant Professor | 8790701119 | csunanda@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 40 | Smt. P. Sai Niteesha | Assistant Professor | 9963786688 | psainiteesha@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 41 | Sri P. Ibrahim | Assistant Professor | 8985883968 | pibrahim@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 42 | Sri U. Galeeb Rao | Assistant Professor | 9703736006 | ugaleebrao@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 43 | Sri K. Raghavendra | Assistant Professor | 9008545414 | kraghavendra@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 44 | Smt. K. S. Bhavani Aiswarya | Assistant Professor | 8886422217 | aiswarya@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 45 | Sri K. Veera Achari | Assistant Professor | 8885565805 | kveeraachari@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 46 | Smt. V. Gowri | Assistant Professor | 8309619891 | vgowri@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 47 | Sri V. Arun Chaitanya | Assistant Professor | 8143213330 | varunchaitanya@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 48 | Sri B. Durgacharan | Assistant Professor | 9700937673 | bdurgacharan@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 49 | Smt. N. Radha | Assistant Professor | 9705197488 | nradha@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 50 | Dr. S. Tejasri | Assistant Professor | 9391601235 | stejasri@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 51 | Smt. C. Surekha | Assistant Professor | 9550808890 | csurekha@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 52 | Miss Jiya John | Assistant Professor | 9400500024 | jiyajohn@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 53 | Miss B. Sowmya | Assistant Professor | 8247866582 | bsowmya@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
| 54 | Miss Akhila S. R. | Assistant Professor | 8129801255 | akhilasr@vijayanagarlaw.edu.in |
3. Non-Teaching & Technical Staff Overview
Non-Teaching Staff Strength: 9 Sanctioned and Recruited Posts (6 Male, 3 Female) managing secretarial, library, accounts, and administrative services.
Technical Staff Strength: 1 Sanctioned and Recruited Post overseeing computer laboratory maintenance, ICT classroom systems, and website maintenance.
Quality & Facilities: Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Library details (Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Library), Computer Lab, Practice Area/Moot Court, and Academic Collaborations.
IQAC
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at Sri Vijayanagar College of Law, Anantapuramu, serves as the central driver for institutionalizing quality enhancement policies, academic rigor, and administrative efficiency. Operating under the guidelines of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and the University Grants Commission (UGC), the IQAC fosters a continuous culture of quality consciousness across all academic and governance functions.
1. Key Objectives & Mandate
Developing Quality Benchmarks: Formulating and applying quality parameters for academic programs, administrative services, and campus infrastructure.
Learner-Centric Environment: Facilitating modern, technology-enabled pedagogical techniques, case-law studies, and experiential learning frameworks.
Outcome-Based Education (OBE): Monitoring the alignment and attainment evaluation of Program Outcomes (POs) and Course Outcomes (COs) across all 3-Year, 5-Year, and LL.M. courses.
Feedback Mechanism: Collecting, analyzing, and deploying structured feedback from students, faculty, alumni, and legal practitioners to drive continuous curriculum and administrative improvements.
Audits & Compliance: Conducting periodic Academic and Administrative Audits (AAA), Gender Audits, and Green Audits, alongside preparing institutional reports for NAAC accreditation and NIRF participation.
2. IQAC Composition & Leadership
| Role / Category | Member Name | Institutional Designation |
|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Dr. H. Raghavendrachar | Principal |
| IQAC Coordinator | Dr. M. Mahesh | Vice Principal & Associate Professor |
| Faculty Representatives | Senior Faculty Members | Associate & Assistant Professors |
| Management & Admin Representatives | Nominees of Sponsoring Society | Vijayanagar Educational Society Representatives |
| Stakeholder Representatives | Student Class Reps & Alumni | VJNL Alumni Leagues Association Representatives |
3. Major Quality Initiatives & Incremental Improvements
Academic & Curricular Enrichment:
Systematic incorporation of cross-cutting themes including Professional Ethics, Gender Equality, Constitutional Values, and Environmental Law into legal coursework.
Organization of 25+ seminars, workshops, and Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) focusing on legal research methodology, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), and judicial trends.
Experiential & Clinical Legal Education:
Strengthening the LIFE (Law Internship For Excellence) framework, which mandates structured 90-day (3-Year LL.B.) and 120-day (5-Year Integrated) legal internships.
Expanding pro-bono community legal aid, Para-Legal Volunteer training, and student participation in District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Lok Adalats.
Digital Transformation & Infrastructure:
Modernization of the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Library with automated systems, digital databases (SCC Online, Manupatra, HeinOnline), and high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity.
Oversight of the vertical campus expansion project, including the new 5-story academic block.
Accreditation & Quality Audits:
Successfully guiding the institution through its 1st Cycle of NAAC Accreditation, securing a "B" Grade (valid May 2025 – May 2030).
Formulating the 5-Year Strategic Plan (2022–2027) as a roadmap toward institutional autonomy.
Library - Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Library — Sri Vijayanagar College of Law
The central library at Sri Vijayanagar College of Law, Anantapuramu, officially named the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Library, functions as the primary academic and research hub for law students, research scholars, and faculty members.
1. Library Collection & Resources
Print Collection: Houses an extensive collection of foundational law textbooks, standard reference volumes, bare acts, law reports, legal encyclopedias, and national and international legal journals.
Online Legal Databases & E-Resources: Subscribes to leading digital legal research platforms and e-databases, including SCC Online, Manupatra, and HeinOnline, giving students and faculty remote and on-campus access to case law, statutory commentary, and legal journals.
2. Library Automation & Digital Facilities (ILMS & OPAC)
The library has modernized its operations by implementing an Integrated Library Management System (ILMS):
Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC): Provides a web-based catalog interface allowing users to search, discover, and check the availability of books, journals, and e-resources by keyword, author, title, or subject classification.
Automated Circulation Management: Streamlines the issuance, renewal, and return of library books through barcode tracking, with automated user alerts for due dates and overdue notices.
Acquisition & Management Analytics: Supports acquisition workflows, interlibrary loans, and usage analytics to continuously evaluate collection development.
3. Physical & ICT Infrastructure
Reading & Study Spaces: Offers spacious, well-lit, and quiet reading areas equipped with comfortable seating to foster an environment conducive to extended study and legal research.
Computer Terminals & Wi-Fi: Features a dedicated digital resource segment furnished with desktop computers, internet connectivity, printers, and scanners for online legal research and competitive examination preparation (such as APPSC Civil Judge and Public Prosecutor exams).
Staff Assistance: Managed by qualified library staff offering reference assistance and guidance on accessing legal databases.
4. Annual Financial Investment & Expansion
Resource Expenditure: The institution allocates an average annual expenditure of INR 4.8 Lakhs specifically for the purchase of books, e-books, subscriptions to legal journals, and e-database renewals.
Future Infrastructure Goals: Under the college’s 5-Year Institutional Development Plan (IDP), library facilities and e-resource access are being further expanded within the newly constructed 5-story academic block
Academic Collaborations
Sri Vijayanagar College of Law, Anantapuramu, actively maintains functional MoUs and institutional linkages with regional colleges, statutory bodies, and legal authorities. These partnerships facilitate mutual academic growth, interdisciplinary exposure, student/faculty interaction, and clinical legal training.
1. Institutional MOUs with Partner Colleges
The college has established 7 functional Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with prominent higher education institutions in Anantapuramu and Guntakal:
| S.No. | Partner Institution | Location | Scope of Collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government Arts College (Autonomous) | Anantapuramu | Academic cooperation, student knowledge exchange, and interdisciplinary learning. |
| 2 | SSBN Degree College (Autonomous) | Anantapuramu | Joint academic sessions, co-curricular events, and resource sharing. |
| 3 | Sri Sai Degree College | Anantapuramu | Academic workshops, faculty interaction, and student orientation. |
| 4 | Sri Vani Degree College | Anantapuramu | Collaborative academic initiatives and student development. |
| 5 | SLN Degree College | Anantapuramu | Inter-institutional cooperation and joint seminars. |
| 6 | S V Degree & PG College | Anantapuramu | Academic guidance and PG legal study exposure. |
| 7 | SSGS Degree College | Guntakal | Regional academic networking and legal literacy awareness. |
2. Clinical Legal & Community Service Collaborations
Beyond academic MOUs, the institution works in close partnership with legal and local administrative bodies to deliver experiential legal training:
District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Anantapuramu: Functional collaboration for training student Para-Legal Volunteers (PLVs), conducting legal aid camps, and assisting in Lok Adalat dispute resolution (over 37 cases amicably settled).
Gram Panchayats & Rural Local Bodies: Partnerships to operate the Legal Aid Clinic for Underserved Rural Communities, offering pro-bono assistance on land rights, family disputes, and domestic violence.
Schools & Local Administration: Collaborative execution of voter awareness drives via the Electoral Literacy Club and environmental awareness campaigns.
3. Strategic Roadmap under NEP 2020 & IDP (2022–2027)
In alignment with the UGC Guidelines on Institutional Development Plans (IDP), the college is expanding its collaboration framework across three key areas:
Law Firm & Judiciary Linkages: Formalizing industry/advocate linkages under the LIFE (Law Internship For Excellence) framework for structured 90-day and 120-day legal clerkships.
Academic & Credit Mobility: Implementing credit recognition and transfer mechanisms via the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) and National Credit Framework (NCrF) in coordination with Sri Krishnadevaraya University.
Research & Faculty Exchange: Promoting co-research, joint publications, and regional Faculty Development Programs (FDPs).