Founded in 2001, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Sri Balaji University) is a private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large city of Puducherry (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. SBV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.