A Brief History of the College
Motto: Learn Today - Lead Tomorrow
PVKN Govt. College (A), established in 1961, honors the legacy of philanthropist Sri Papudesi Venkata Krishnama Naidu. Initially offering day time classes in Arts and Science, the college expanded to include evening classes for working individuals. Over time, it evolved into PVKN Govt. College (A), offering a comprehensive education.
TheAndhraPradeshGovernmentintroducedtheSingleMajorSystemattheUGlevelfromtheacademicyear 2023-24. As a result, the college is now running with 15 major subjects across diverse fields like Arts, Computers, Science and Business. It also offers Master's degrees in 13 subjects, catering to students seeking advanced studies. PVKN Govt. College (A) prepares students for careers through specialized programs and classes. It also host clubs focused on environmental awareness, human rights, and health education. Clean drinking RO water is available on campus at all times.
Currently,thecollegeispreparingforitsNAAC-IVcycle,previouslyearnedan"A"Grade.Overits63yearsof history, PVKN Govt. College (A) has played a vital role in the field of Education in Chittoor and its surrounding.The institution offers a well-rounded education with 41 classrooms, 21 labs,
3 seminar halls,3digital,and3virtualclassrooms.TheLibrarycomprisesof80,000books,supportingacademicexcellence.The college has 60 qualified staff which includes 30 Ph.D. holders and 8 NET/SET qualified teachers, dedicated to help the students to reach their full potential.
The campus is equipped with modern facilities to meet the academic, extracurricular, and personal needs of students. Well-equipped laboratories, advanced computer labs, and excellent sports and recreational facilities contribute to a balanced and enriching college experience. PVKN Govt. College’s long-standing commitment to education is evident in its efforts to produce successful citizens serving in different parts of the world, reflecting a vision of an inclusive community that drives societal progress.
M.Sc., (Organic Chemistry)
M.Sc., (Mathematics)
M.Sc., (Botany)
M.Com., (General)
M.Sc., (Physics)
M.Com., (Finance Management)
M.A., (Economics)
M.A., (English)
In its long journey in pursuit of achieving excellence, the college has been re-accredited by NAAC with A grade( III cycle) in March 2017. This college has been identified as a Nodal college for the Chittoor district. Jawahar Knowledge Center was established in the college during the year 2005-06 in order to train the students in employment skills. Since its inception, many students acquired jobs in prestigious MNC’s like TCS, INFOSYS, WIPRO, MAHINDRA SATYAM etc., An English Language Lab has been established during the academic year 2007-08 to conduct the online practical examinations in English.
During the 50 years of legacy, PVKN. Govt. College has crossed several milestones. Today this shrine of learning has 26 departments with spacious classrooms, well stocked library, well equipped laboratories, and Broad Band facility. Various clubs like Eco Club, Consumer Club, Literary Club and Red Ribbon Club are constitute to create awareness about environment, Consumer’s Rights and AIDS. Safe drinking water is provided round the clock.