Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), located on Alipiri Road in Tirupati, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh, is a state government medical university established in 1993. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) & 12(B), making it eligible for central assistance. SVIMS was founded with the vision of providing advanced medical education, healthcare, and research facilities in the region, and it functions as both a teaching institution and a tertiary care hospital.
The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, super-specialty, diploma, and doctoral programs in Medicine, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, and related fields. Its campus includes a super-specialty hospital, modern classrooms, advanced laboratories, a central library, computer centers, hostels, and sports facilities. SVIMS is particularly known for its super-specialty services in cardiology, neurology, nephrology, oncology, and endocrinology, making it a major healthcare hub in Andhra Pradesh. With a strong Placement & Career Guidance Cell, the institute supports students in pursuing careers in hospitals, research institutions, healthcare organizations, and government services. Guided by its mission to combine medical education with patient care and research, SVIMS stands out for its clinical excellence, academic rigor, and contribution to public health.