Suravaram Pratapa Reddy Telugu University, Hyderabad

Suravaram Pratapa Reddy Telugu University, Hyderabad, established in 2008, stands as a pioneering institution dedicated to the promotion and development of the Telugu language, literature, and culture. Located in Nampally, Hyderabad, Telangana, this State University was established by an Act of the Telangana State Legislature to preserve, promote, and propagate Telugu language and literature while offering modern education in various disciplines. The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by NAAC with a B+ grade. Spread across a compact urban campus, the university offers comprehensive academic programmes ranging from Certificate and Diploma courses to Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD programmes in Telugu language, literature, linguistics, journalism, translation studies, folk arts, and related disciplines. The institution focuses on traditional Telugu knowledge systems, folk arts, performing arts, manuscriptology, and digital humanities. Admission to various programmes is conducted through entrance examinations conducted by the university itself, along with merit-based selection for certain courses. The university has established itself as a premier institution for Telugu studies, attracting students and scholars interested in preserving and promoting Telugu cultural heritage while equipping them with modern skills for contemporary employment opportunities.