Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning is redefining education in India and elsewhere in many ways. The Deemed University is widely recognised today by eminent educationists and educational authorities as an institution providing integral education, character building of the youth, and academic excellence combined with sports, fine arts, and social service.
Some of the distinctive features of this Deemed University are:
- Spiritual ambience that pervades the disciplined environment
- Lessons learnt through direct interaction with the Chancellor Sri Sathya Sai Baba
- Integral education with equal emphasis on curricular and co-curricular activities
- Synthesis of science and spirituality for societal benefit
- Integrating values with secular knowledge through curriculum and classroom teaching
- Institute curriculum steeped in the rich Indian culture
- Awareness Programmes and Moral Classes reinforcing education in human values
- Inculcating the spirit of self-reliance and service to society
- Compulsory residential character of the Institute enabling translation of the lessons learnt into practical skills through experiential learning
- Free education for all students, selected on the basis of merit
- Open admission policy for all irrespective of income, religion or region
- Integrated five years programmes combining undergraduate and post graduate studies for a systematic coverage and graduated learning process
- Development of scientific research at the doctoral level relevant to the local and national needs
- Exceptional infrastructure including a Space Theatre, International Sports Centre and Cricket Stadium, state of the art sports facilities and Multimedia E Learning Centre
- Favourable teacher pupil ratio for closer rapport
- Utilization of National holidays and important festivals for educational purposes and extension work