Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University

Megha KS

Updated on - Dec 14, 2024

Established in 1985 in Hyderabad, PSTU is a UGC-approved university that offers a wide range of academic programs, including UG, PG, Certificate, and PhD courses across 16 departments. The university is equipped with modern facilities such as Audio-Visual Studios, an Auditorium, a Central Library, and a Computer Lab to enhance the student experience.

Highlight Of Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University

Parameter	Details
Year of Establishment	1985
Campuses	4 Cities
Recognised by	UGC
Modes of Education	Full-time and Distance Learning
Number of Courses Offered	52 courses
Official Website	www.teluguuniversity.ac.in
Gender Intake	Co-ed
Application Mode	Online
Total Faculty	40+

Course Fees and Eligibility

Course	Duration	Eligibility	Specialization
BFA	3 years	Passed in 10+2/Intermediate exams from a recognized board of education	Painting, Sculpture, Print Making
MA	2 years	Passed in graduation with a relevant subject from a recognized University	Applied Linguistics, History & Archeology, Jyotish, Music, Telugu, Journalism
MPA	2 years	Passed in Graduation with a relevant subject from a recognized University	Kuchipudi/Andhra Natyam, Folk Dance, Theatre Arts, Folk Arts
MCJ	2 years	Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University	Journalism
Diploma	2 years	Passed in 10+2/Intermediate exams from a recognized board of education	Lalitha Sangeetham, Hari Katha, Kuchipudi/Andhra Natyam, Yakshagam, Sathvik Abhinayam, Burrakatha, Mimikri, Padya Natakam, Jyothisha
PG Diploma	2 years	Passed graduation with a relevant subject from a recognized University	Telugu Teaching & Linguistics, Folk Music, Folk Dance, Folk Instrument, Film Direction, Travel & Tourism, Muhartha Viznanam, Jyothirvasthu, Computer Programming & Astrology
Ph.D. / M.Phil.	3 years/2 years	Post-graduation in relevant subjects from a recognized university	Linguistics, Karnataka Music, Dance, Folk Arts, Comparative Studies, Journalism, Telugu, English, History, Culture & Archeology, Folk & Tribal lore

Admission Process

Course	Admission Process
Undergraduate Courses	Based on PSTUCET entrance examination conducted by the University
Postgraduate Courses	Based on PSTUCET entrance examination conducted by the University
Ph.D.	Based on entrance exam, merit, and interview conducted by the University
Ph.D. (JRF Qualified)	Candidates who have qualified JRF are exempted from the entrance test

Application Process

Step	Details
Prospectus & Application Form	Available for ₹300 via Demand Draft or can be downloaded from the University’s official website
Application Process	Candidates must fill the application form to appear for the entrance examination (PSTUCET)
Eligibility Check	Candidates must check eligibility criteria before filling the application form
Mode of Application	Application for the entrance test (PSTUCET) can only be submitted online
Documents to Retain	Take a printout of the application form, reference number, and transaction ID for future reference

Benefit	Details
Research Fellowship	Available to students enrolled in research-level degree programs like M.Phil. and Ph.D.
Tuition Fee Exemption	Exempted for students from the economically weaker section (EWS) category in all regular courses
Scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/EWS	Scholarships provided through the Andhra Pradesh Social Welfare Department for candidates from these categories

Infrastructure/Facilities

Infrastructure/Facility	Details
Library	Central library with about 1,00,000 books (55,000 in Telugu, 43,000 in English, 5,000 in other Indian languages). Subscribes to 150 subject journals in Telugu and English. Maintains 10,000 back volumes of journals. Rare collections include Palm leaves, Mackenzie manuscripts, C.P. Brown letters, microfilms of Telugu dailies Krishna Patrika (1902–1942) and Andhra Patrika (1914–1940).
Hostel	Available (specific details not mentioned).
Labs	Available Facilities: Computer Lab
Shuttle Service	Available (specific details not mentioned).
Auditorium	Available (specific details not mentioned).
Music Room	Available
Dance Room	Available
Other Facilities	Museum, Audio Visual Studio, Seminar Hall, Guest House, Conference Hall, Theatre

Faculty Member Details

Name	Designation	Department
Dr. G.S. Gabriel	Associate Professor
Dr. Y. R. Shyamala	Associate Professor
C.V.B. Subrahmanyam	Professor
Dr. N. Venkataiah	Assistant Professor
Dr. V. Sathi Reddy	Professor
Dr. K. Sudhir Kumar	Associate Professor
Dr. S. Uma Devi	Assistant Professor	Department of Music
Dr. B. Radha Sarangapan	Associate Professor	Department of Music
Dr. Alekhya Punjala	Associate Professor	Department of Dance
Dr. B. Sethuram	Assistant Professor	Department of Dance
Dr. K. Hanumantha Rao	Assistant Professor	Department of Theatre Arts
Bh. Padma Priya	Assistant Professor	Department of Theatre Arts
K. Srinivasa Chari	Assistant Professor	Department of Sculpture & Painting
M. Venkatesham	Associate Professor	Department of Sculpture & Painting
Dr. B. Babu Rao	Assistant Professor	Department of Epigraphy & Written Records
Dr. P. Chenna Reddy	Professor	Department of Epigraphy & Written Records
Dr. B. Ramesh	Professor	Department of Archaeology & Architecture