Is Sri Venkateshwara University, Sikkim UGC approved?
Last reviewed January 2026 · Sri Venkateshwara University, Pakyong, Sikkim
What Section 2(f) means
Section 2(f) of the UGC Act confirms an institution is a university within the meaning of the Act, which is the recognition employers and other universities check when validating a degree.
Where the campus is
The university operates its campus at Machong and Noap Goan in Pakyong district, Sikkim, with academic blocks, laboratories, library and separate hostels for men and women.
How to verify independently
Recognition can be verified on the UGC list of state universities and on the university's official website, svus.edu.in.
Related questions
Are SVU degrees valid for government jobs?
Yes. Degrees from a state university recognised under UGC Section 2(f) are accepted for government recruitment and competitive examinations.
Can I pursue higher study abroad with an SVU degree?
Yes. Foreign universities assess the awarding institution's statutory recognition, which SVU holds as a state legislature-established university.
Still deciding?
Talk to the admissions desk at Sri Venkateshwara University, Pakyong for a programme-specific fee sheet and eligibility check.