Mohan Babu University is a State Private University promoted by Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust under the leadership of Dr. M. Mohan Babu, Ex Rajyasabha Member, Producer, Cine Artiste, and great Philanthropist.
The University is located in Tirupati, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh, India. MBU promotes excellence in all the frontiers of Engineering, Pharmacy, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Agriculture, Education, Journalism, Management, Performing and Arts, MB Film Academy, Paramedical and Health Sciences.
MBU’s advanced curriculum, expert mentorship, best-in-class facilities with a safe 5-star rated campus, and 65+ clubs are poised to help students innovate, learn, and lead the next, today. In a constantly changing world, only talent that is future-ready can take the baton ahead. There- fore, MBU focuses on delivering a unique blend of academic brilliance, discipline and dynamism. Groomed in such an inspiring culture, a community of thousands of students is preparing for a future of success. We are pleased to see them soar high with rewarding opportunities in companies like Google and Amazon this academic year. We are confident that each one of our students is nurtured and well supported to make a difference in a unique way.
Formerly known as Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College, the University is known for its quality initiatives which are amply reflected in accreditations by National Board of Accreditation (NBA) for UG & PG programmes and National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with ‘A+’ Grade. The college participated in National Institution Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 and ranked in 200-300 Band. It has also secured the coveted Diamond band in the QS-IGauge. NAAC A+ and NBA accreditations further validate its academic prowess, along with a platinum category distinction in the AICTE-CII survey. Remarkably, the university has emerged among the top 20 in the 2023 SII Green Rankings, showcasing its commitment to sustainability. The college is ranked in the EXCELLENT Band in its maiden attempt in ARIIA rankings 2021 under Private/Self Financing colleges (Technical) category. The college is one among the 49 selected institutions across India selected by AICTE for establishing IDEA Lab on the campus with a funding of Rs 1.13 Crores from AICTE, Host institute and Industry during the year 2021. Attained Platinum status in AICTE-CII Survey for having high industry linkages in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 consecutively and placed in the “Excellent” band in ARIIA 2021, has been accorded “College with Potential for Excellence” status by UGC, has been selected as the mentor institution by IIC, MoE Govt of India, Mentor institution for 10 Engineering Colleges under AICTE Margdarshan Scheme, Recognized as one of the Best performing institutions from South Zone by Institution The Innovation Council (IIC), Received Rs 3.61 Crores under the Science, Technology and Innovation Hub by DST.
The University has academic collaborations with the top 100 global universities such as the University of Wisconsin (USA) and RWTH Aachen (Germany), facilitating student exchange and study abroad programs to enrich the educational experience.
A student-centric pedagogy, project-based approach and design-driven curriculum provide students with an inclination for complex problem-solving, design, innovation, and a passion for learning. The focus on innovation and entrepreneurship gives students an edge, allowing them to create inventions, start businesses, and design solutions to global problems – all before graduation. Integral to this success story is the faculty’s dedication to teaching, the scholarship program for the needy, the support of alumni, industrial advisory boards, and employers; and the state-of-the-art facilities, which provide students with a solid foundation for achievement.