# SR Academy granted deemed university status

> SR Academy of Higher Education in Hyderabad receives deemed-to-be university status from the UGC, plans to focus on emerging technologies and digital healthcare.
- Title: SR Academy granted deemed university status · The Hindu
- Summary: SR Academy of Higher Education in Hyderabad receives deemed-to-be university status from the UGC, plans to focus on emerging technologies and digital…
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- Source: The Hindu — https://thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/sr-academy-of-higher-education-granted-deemed-university-status/article71592507.ece
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- Published: 2026-10-16T13:38:52+00:00
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## SR Academy gets deemed university status
The SR Academy of Higher Education, which runs SR University in Warangal, has been granted deemed-to-be university status by the University Grants Commission.
## Focus on deep-tech and life sciences
A.Varada Reddy, chairman of SR Educational Academy and Chancellor of SRAHE, said the institution plans to focus on emerging technologies, digital healthcare and interdisciplinary education with emphasis on research and innovation.
## Academic focus areas announced
Proposed academic focus areas include semiconductor design, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, digital twins and advanced robotics. The institution aims to strengthen Hyderabad's deep-tech ecosystem.

> We aim to strengthen Hyderabad's deep-tech and life sciences ecosystem by connecting academic programmes with industry requirements and national priorities.
## Digital healthcare and life sciences plans
Healthcare is a key area, with plans to integrate allied health sciences with AI-based diagnostics, bioinformatics and robotic surgery training. The university will leverage Hyderabad's proximity to the Genome Valley life sciences cluster.
## Key takeaway

SR Academy of Higher Education in Hyderabad has been granted deemed-to-be university status by the University Grants Commission, enabling it to expand research in emerging technologies and digital healthcare.