SR University is a private state university located in Warangal, Telangana, India. It was established under the Telangana state legislature and offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across engineering, sciences, management, commerce and allied disciplines. The university evolved from the long-running SR Engineering College, an autonomous institution that operated for nearly two decades before being granted university status.
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Private university |
| Location | Warangal, Telangana, India |
| Country | India |
| Predecessor | SR Engineering College |
| Academic focus | Engineering, management, sciences, commerce, humanities |
The institution traces its origin to SR Engineering College, which was founded in Warangal as a private engineering college affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) and later granted academic autonomy. Over the years, the college developed programmes in core engineering branches such as computer science, electronics, electrical, mechanical and civil engineering, along with later additions in emerging areas such as data science and artificial intelligence.
Following the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and the creation of Telangana in 2014, the state introduced a framework for upgrading well-established autonomous institutions into private universities. SR Engineering College was subsequently elevated to university status as SR University through a state legislative act, expanding its scope beyond engineering into broader academic streams.
The university is organised into multiple schools and departments. Its programme portfolio typically includes:
The university follows a credit-based curriculum with project work, internships and industry-aligned electives. Research activities span areas including artificial intelligence, renewable energy, materials, structural engineering and management studies.
The campus is situated on the outskirts of Warangal, one of the major historical and educational centres of Telangana. Warangal is also home to other significant institutions such as the National Institute of Technology, Warangal and Kakatiya University, making the city a regional hub for higher education. The SR University campus houses academic blocks, laboratories, libraries, hostels, sports facilities and administrative buildings.
SR University is among the private universities established in Telangana after the formation of the state, reflecting a broader policy trend of converting mature autonomous colleges into multidisciplinary universities. Its presence contributes to the higher education landscape of the northern Telangana region, offering local access to engineering, management and applied science education along with research opportunities.