About SVES — History & Milestones
The historical journey and institutional establishment timeline of Sri Vishnu Educational Society.
Where It Began
Sri Vishnu Educational Society (SVES) was established in 1992 by Padma Bhushan Dr. B. V. Raju, a distinguished industrialist, philanthropist and educationist, with the vision of making quality technical and professional education accessible beyond India’s metropolitan centres.
Beginning with educational institutions in Narsapur and Bhimavaram, the Society developed into a multidisciplinary educational ecosystem encompassing engineering, pharmacy, dentistry, computer education, polytechnic education, management, sciences and school education.
Historical Phases of Development
1992
Dr. B. V. Raju established the Society to promote general, technical and professional education, particularly for communities outside large urban centres.
1997
BVRIT at Narsapur, Shri Vishnu College of Pharmacy and Smt. B. Seetha Polytechnic at Bhimavaram marked the beginning of large-scale professional education.
1999
Dr. B. V. Raju Institute of Computer Education was established in Bhimavaram. It later became B. V. Raju College, with the change of name effective from academic year 2017–18.
2001
Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women was established in Bhimavaram. This was a particularly important initiative of the Founder Chairman, bringing professional engineering education to women in the region.
2002
Following Dr. B. V. Raju’s passing, his grandson Sri K. V. Vishnu Raju assumed the chairmanship in June 2002, carrying forward the founder’s educational and philanthropic mission.
Vishnu Dental College was also established in the 2002–03 academic year.
2007–08
VIPER was established at Narsapur in 2007, followed by Vishnu Institute of Technology in Bhimavaram in 2008. These expanded the Society’s capacity in pharmacy and engineering.
2012
BVRIT Hyderabad College of Engineering for Women was founded at Bachupally. It became the Society’s second dedicated women’s engineering institution, strengthening access to technology careers.
2016
The Vishnu Educational Development and Innovation Centre was inaugurated at Aziznagar, Hyderabad, as a residential faculty development and educational innovation centre. It represented a shift from expanding institutions alone to systematically strengthening teaching, learning and leadership.
2017
SVES received the IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award, recognising its approach to educational quality and institutional management.
2025
SVES launched its Global Alumni Network to connect graduates across institutions and geographies, supporting mentorship, professional networking and institutional engagement.
2026
The transition from Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women to Vishnu Women’s University marks a new phase in women’s higher education at Bhimavaram, with the first university cohort beginning in the 2026–27 academic year.
Institution Timeline
| Year | Institution / Development | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Sri Vishnu Educational Society founded by Dr. B. V. Raju | Andhra Pradesh |
| 1997–98 | B. V. Raju Institute of Technology (BVRIT) | Narsapur |
| 1997–98 | Shri Vishnu College of Pharmacy (SVCP) | Bhimavaram |
| 1997–98 | Smt. B. Seetha Polytechnic | Bhimavaram |
| 1999–2000 | Dr. B. V. Raju Institute of Computer Education (BVRICE)Now B. V. Raju College | Bhimavaram |
| 2001–02 | Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women (SVECW) | Bhimavaram |
| 2002–03 | Vishnu Dental College and Hospital | Bhimavaram |
| 2003–04 | Vishnu Public School | Narsapur |
| 2003–04 | Vishnu School | Bhimavaram |
| 2005 | Smt. Sita Memorial School | Nalgonda |
| 2007 | Vishnu Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (VIPER) | Narsapur |
| 2008–09 | Vishnu Institute of Technology (VIT) | Bhimavaram |
| 2012 | BVRIT Hyderabad College of Engineering for Women (BVRITH) | Hyderabad |
| 2016 | Vishnu Educational Development and Innovation Centre (VEDIC) | Hyderabad region |
| 2026 | Vishnu Women’s University (VWU)Transformation of SVECW | Bhimavaram |
Founder Chairman
Dr. Bhupathiraju Vissam Raju was born in Kumudavalli, near Bhimavaram, into an agricultural family.
He studied chemical technology at Banaras Hindu University and subsequently management at Harvard University. He rose through the cement industry to become Chairman and Managing Director of the Cement Corporation of India and later established industrial enterprises including the Raasi Group.
Rather than concentrating institutions in major cities, he chose Bhimavaram and Narsapur as foundational locations. He also supported social development through the Dr. B. V. Raju Foundation, including rural welfare, healthcare and community empowerment.
His educational philosophy rested on three convictions
Our Campuses
Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh
The Society’s largest multidisciplinary cluster.
Narsapur, Telangana
Bachupally, Hyderabad
Established in 2012.
Aziznagar, Hyderabad
The Society’s residential faculty development and educational innovation centre, established in 2016.
