Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) deemed to be University, is a unique institution that is a pioneer in providing Educare - a system of education that blends secular knowledge with spiritual knowledge. The institute has been approved by UGC and AICTE. The NAAC Accreditation for the university is A++. Apart from the campus for women in Anantapur, there are three more campuses for men. The institute offers courses under both UG and PG domains.

Sri Satya Sai Institute of Higher Learning Deemed University, Anantapur – Key Highlights

• Sri Satya Sai Institute of Higher Learning Deemed University, Anantapur, popularly known as and hereinafter referred to as SSSIHL, Anantapur is for Women Students.

• SSSIHL, Anantapur for Women Students is intended to inculcate their ethical and moral values, combined with academic and research excellence to provide the holistic framework of inter-personal development.

• The University has a compulsory residential policy for all students, with an environment like the ancient Indian Gurukul system of education, but in a modern context which can be referred to as Modern Gurukul, as the Teachers and students live and grow together in an atmosphere of mutual trust and unity.

• SSSIHL University endeavors at every level to mix the academic aspects of learning with that spiritual character building, which helps students to develop a good and balanced personality, where academic competence is augmented with good character.

• In the words of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Referred Founder chancellor, SSSIHL “The minds of today’s Children, if given time, will turn into a devil's workshop. When the daily routine is tight, their mind cannot wander here and there”. So, in the University the medium of instruction is discipline, while the first, second, and third languages are love, service, and spiritual sadhana respectively.

• All the programs offered in the SSSIHL are offered free of cost. The students are required to bear only Hostel and boarding charges.

SSSIHL, Anantapur – Departments

Following are the Departments at SSSIHL, Anantapur:

• Mathematics and Computer Sciences
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biosciences
• Food and Nutritional Sciences
• Management and Commerce
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Education
• Language and Literature

SSSIHL, Anantapur – Programmes offered

The following programs are offered in SSSIHL, Anantapur:

Undergraduate Programmes (3 years of duration) :

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A) (General)
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) – Food and Nutritional Sciences
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc -Hons) in Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc - Hons) in Bioscience
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) (2 years)

Postgraduate Programmes (2 years of duration):

• Master of Science (M.Sc) in Mathematics/Biosciences/Computer Sciences
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) (General)
• Master of Arts (M.A) in English Language and Literature

SSSIHL, Anantapur Campus – Fee structure

No fee (Tuition fee/Examination Fee/Laboratory/Library/Sports/Medical expenses) shall be charged from the students for all programs, However, candidates seeking admission in various programs must pay for Hostel and Boarding charges only.

SSSIHL, Anantapur Campus – Eligibility Criteria

SSSIHL, Anantapur, Infrastructure Facilities

Following are the infrastructure facilities available at SSSIHL, Anantapur Campus:

• All classrooms are spacious and well-furnished.
• Multipurpose Hall
• A Library-cum-Resource Centre
• A computer Centre with all facilities
• Curriculum Resource Centre (with Science and Maths kits, maps, globes, chemicals, Science Kits etc)
• Seminar Room
• Visitors’ Room
• Canteen
• Health and Physical Education room
• Playground for outdoor games.

SSSIHL, Anantapur Campus – Reviews

Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5.0 with the following break-up of major components:

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SRI SATYA SAI INSTITUTE OF HIGHER LEARNING DEEMED UNIVERSITY, PRASHANTHI NILAYAM, PUTTAPARTY CAMPUS

SSSIHL, Puttaparthy Campus – Key Highlights:

• Sri Satya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), Prasanthi Nilayam Campus has been located in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh State,  spread over in 57.33 acres of land.

• SSSIHL, Puttaparthi Campus for men is the University Headquarters and offers various Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Professional Programmes numbering about 33.

• SSSIHL, Puttaparthi Campus is deemed to university and has been recognized by AICTE.

• SSSIHL, Puttaparthi Campus has more than 100 Faculty members with a student intake of about 1500 per year.

SSSIHL, Puttaparthy Campus – Accreditations and Rankings

SSSIHL, Puttaparthi, Prashanti Nilayam Campus has been accredited by NAAC and recognized by UGC.  SSSIHL, Prashanthi Nilayam campus, deemed to be a university was ranked 75^th in the all-over India University Category by NIRF-2020. 

SSSIHL, Puttaparthy Campus has collaborations with FISE, Tata Trust, and FDA (USA).

SSSIHL, Puttaparthy Campus – Departments

Following are the Departments at SSSIHL, Puttaparthy Campus:

• Mathematics and Computer Sciences
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biosciences
• Food and Nutritional Sciences
• Management and Commerce
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Education
• Language and Literature
• Music

SSSIHL, Puttaparthy Campus – Courses/Programmes and Eligibility Criteria

The following Table depicts the Programmes offered and eligibility criteria for admission to SSSIHL Deemed University, Prasanthi Nilayam Campus:

SSSIHL, Puttaparthi Campus – Application/admission process

Students fulfilling the above eligibility criteria are required to appear for a Written Test followed by a Personal Interview conducted by the SSSIHL University. 

Aspiring candidates need to tune in to sssihl.edu.in for updates on the dates and deadlines and apply within the stipulated date.

• For assistance or queries with respect to admissions, candidates must mail to admissions@sssihl.edu.in, which will be in normal circumstances replied to within two working days.

• To process the application, candidates first need to visit the official website at https://admissions.sssihl.edu.in/

• Candidates need to submit applications for admissions only online. The University shall not accept hard copies sent via Speed Post/Courier.

Steps involved in the process of admission, candidates can check under SSSIHL, Anantapur

SSSIHL, Prashanti Nilayam, Puttaparthi Campus – Faculty

The administrative and Academic functioning of the SSSIHL deemed to be University is operated by two Principal Bodies

(1) The board of Management

(2)The Academic Council.

The Board of Management is the principal authority of the University, responsible for its general management and administration. The Membership of the Board of Management comprises eminent Scholars from various fields.  Following is the constitution of the Academic Council which is responsible for the maintenance of standards of teaching, research and training, and various other activities of the University.

The Academic Council:

• Prof. V Nagaraja, Dept. of Microbiology and Cell Biology, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
• Prof. S Ramasesha, Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
• Prof. V Nagadevara, Former Professor and Dean, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
• Prof. A Ramanan, Dept. of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
• Dr Kamini Walia, Scientist F, Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi
• Dr Anil Dutt Semwal, Scientist G, Director, Defence Food Research Laboratory, Ministry of Defence, Mysore
• Prof. Ratnamala Chatterjee, Dept. of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
• Dr M Venkateshwar, Formerly Professor and Head, Dept. of Hindi & India Studies, The English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad

SSSIHL, Prasanti Nilayam , Puttaparthi campus – Placements

Placement statistics of 2021 of SSSIHL, Prashanti Nilayam, Puttaparthi campus are provided hereunder:

• Close to 90% of students who passed out got campus placements
• The highest package was 10 LPA (CTC)
• The average package was 5 LPA (CTC)
• The lowest Package was 3.5 LPA (CTC)

   Following Recruiters/Companies visited the campus for offering placements:

• Amazon
• Coca-cola
• Accenture
• Airtel
• Axis Bank
• Bajaj Fineserv
• Deloitte
• Future Generali
• GMR
• Godrej
• Hero
• Hindustan Unilever Ltd
• HSBC
• ICICI
• Kotak Mahindra Bank
• LG
• Su-Kam
• Tech Mahindra
• ICICI Lombard

SSSIHL, Prashanti Nilayam, Puttaparthi – Infrastructure Facilities

 Following are the infrastructure facilities available at SSSIHL, Puttaparthi Campus:

• The Campus is spread over 57.33 acres with lush green gardens and majestically standing buildings, which are aesthetically designed.
• The classrooms are spacious and well-furnished.
• Hostels with all facilities
• A Library-cum-Resource Centre
• A computer Centre with all facilities
• Seminar Room
• Cafeteria
• Medical Facilities
• Playground for outdoor games.
• Indoor games
• Auditorium

SSSIHL Deemed University – FAQs

Q. What is the procedure to obtain an application form for admission?

A. Candidates must apply through the online admission portal on the official website. Candidates are advised to check their eligibility criteria and other important details in the Application Guide available on the website of SSSIHL Deemed University.

Q. Please provide the details of eligibility criteria and various programs available for admission into SSSIHL.

A. Eligibility criteria differ from Programme to Programme and candidates need to fulfil the minimum educational qualifications to get eligible for appearing in the Entrance Test conducted by SSSIHL. For details candidates need to visit SSSIHL Admission Prospectus 20222 – UG, PG, PP Programmes.

Q. How to know if a candidate is qualified to attend the Entrance Test?

A. Application of a candidate received online shall be processed by the Office of Admissions of SSSIHL. Once the candidate meets the preliminary eligibility criteria, his/her name shall be included in the list of applicants to take the admission test.  Such admission list shall be published on the official website and the Hall Ticket for the Admission Test shall be sent to the candidate.

Q. When the Admission Tests and Interviews shall be conducted and where?

A. The Test, viva, GD, and other tests and interviews will be conducted ONLINE. Candidates need to visit the Dates and Deadlines on the official website for the schedule.

Q. What is the composition of the Question Paper of the Entrance Test conducted by SSSIHL?

A. The Entrance Test shall comprise General English in MCQs, short answer and essay-type of questions, which may vary from Programme to Programme. Candidates are also required to appear for a subject-related test, which comprises of multiple-choice in nature.  Candidates need to download the Model Test Papers for various admission Tests on the Admission Downloads page.

Q. What is the selection procedure for admissions?

A. Post-conduct of Written tests, candidates are short-listed for a Personal Interview based on their performance in General English and the total aggregate of the qualifying examination on arriving at the cut-off point.  The weightage of the Written Test is 70% and Written Test and Interview 30%, which might vary from Programme to Programme. Provisional admission shall be accorded to the candidates, based on their rank in the final marks list.

Q. What is the Fee structure for various programs at SSSIHL Deemed University?

SSSIHL Deemed to be University offers free education to all the finally selected students at all levels. Candidates are required to meet the charges towards food and Hostel expenses and a refundable caution deposit.  Such nominal charges shall be communicated to the student at the final stage of selection.