Overview
Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya (SCSVMV) is a deemed-to-be university located in Enathur, near Kanchipuram in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The institution offers programmes in engineering, management, Sanskrit, Indian culture, science, and allied disciplines, and combines modern professional education with traditional Indian learning.
Key facts
| Name | Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | SCSVMV |
| Type | Deemed-to-be university |
| Location | Enathur, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Country | India |
| Named after | Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi, the 68th Shankaracharya of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham |
Background
The university is associated with the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, a centre of Advaita Vedanta tradition based in Kanchipuram. It is named after Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi (1894–1994), widely known as the Paramacharya of Kanchi, whose vision emphasised the integration of classical Indian knowledge systems with contemporary scientific and technical education.
SCSVMV functions as a deemed university under the framework of the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India, which permits it to design its own curriculum and award its own degrees.
Academics
The university is organised into faculties offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes. The principal areas of study include:
- Engineering and Technology, including disciplines such as mechanical, civil, electrical, electronics and communication, and computer science engineering.
- Management Studies, with programmes leading to MBA and related qualifications.
- Sanskrit and Indian Culture, covering Vedic studies, Indian philosophy, and allied traditional disciplines.
- Sciences and Humanities, including programmes in physics, chemistry, mathematics, and English.
The institution also conducts research programmes leading to MPhil and PhD degrees across its faculties.
Campus
The main campus is situated at Enathur, on the outskirts of Kanchipuram, a historic temple town in northern Tamil Nadu. Kanchipuram lies on the route between Chennai and Bengaluru and is well connected by road and rail.
Significance
SCSVMV is among the institutions in Tamil Nadu that combine professional and technical education with the study of Sanskrit and traditional Indian disciplines. Its affiliation with the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham gives it a distinctive identity within the wider higher-education landscape of southern India, particularly in fields such as Vedic studies and Indian philosophy alongside engineering and management.
Related topics
- Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham
- Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi
- Kanchipuram
- Deemed University
- University Grants Commission of India
- Education in Tamil Nadu
- Sanskrit Studies in India
References
- Wikidata entry: Q7585820
- University Grants Commission of India, list of deemed-to-be universities.