Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College was established in 1996 with an initial intake of 180 students to serve the cause of technical education in the backward region of Rayalaseema. The intake has increased exponentially and is 2382 in 2021-22. The College is approved by AICTE and affiliated with JNTU Ananthapuramu. The College has been accorded Autonomous Status by the UGC, New Delhi since 2010-11.

The College is known for its quality initiatives which are amply reflected in accreditations by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) for UG & PG programs, National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with ‘A’ Grade and many multinational organizations such as TCS, WIPRO & IBM. The College has been accorded “UGC-Colleges with Potential for Excellence” status under CPE Scheme by UGC, New Delhi. It also has been accorded ‘PLATINUM’ category by CII-AICTE Survey; and was conferred with ‘A-Grade by the Department of Higher Education, Andhra Pradesh. The college participated in National Institution Ranking Frame Work (NIRF), 2020, and secured 184th Rank.