Kuvempu University - [KU], Shimoga

Shimoga, KarnatakaState UniversityEstd 1987
#151 For Overall By NIRF 2023  
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About Kuvempu University

Established in 1987, Kuvempu University is a state university located in Shimoga, Karnataka. The university is UGC approved, NAAC accredited with ‘A’ grade. Kuvempu University is one of the best institutes for pursuing higher education in the state of Karnataka. It gained 101st rank in NIRF 2020 and 94th rank QS 2020. The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate level programs across a wide range of specializations. Kuvempu University has 35 postgraduate departments in the Faculties of Arts, Commerce, Education, and Science and Technology. The institute also provides distance education programs.

Admissions to different programs are both merit and entrance based and application forms are filled in both offline and online mode. Kuvempu University has been ranked 101 in the overall category by NIRF. The institute also has a well-maintained placement cell which helps its students in finding placements. The institute sprawls over an area of 230 acres and provides its students with great ambiance and some of the best facilities. 

Kuvempu University Shimoga Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1987 | State
Approved by UGC
Accredited to  NAAC
Courses Offered UG, PG and Doctorate courses
Popular courses MBA, MCA
Application Mode Online and Offline
Admission Criteria Merit and Entrance based
Top recruiters Aditya Birla, Wipro, HCL, TCS
Campus Area 230 Acres
Scholarships Yes
Facilities Available Wifi, Canteen, Hostel, Seminar Halls
Official Website www.kuvempu.ac.in

Kuvempu University Shimoga Ranking

Agency Year Rank
NIRF(Overall) 2022 101-150 (band)
NIRF(University) 2022 86
NIRF(Overall) 2021 101-150 (band)
NIRF(Overall) 2020 101-150 (band)
QS(Overall) 2020 94

Kuvempu University Shimoga Courses

Kuvempu University provides UG, PG, and Doctorate level courses to its students. Below mentioned are some of the most preferred courses offered by the university along with all the necessary details:

Course Details
MA Duration: 2 Years
Specializations: English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Economics, History and Archeology, Journalism and Mass Communication, Sociology, Social Work, Political Science
Eligibility: Graduation in respective discipline
Selection Criteria: Entrance and merit-based
MBA Duration: 2 Years
Specializations: Human Resource, Tourism and travel management
Eligibility: Graduation with 40% aggregate marks for general category 35% for ST/SC/OBC
Selection Criteria: Based on merit in PG CET.
M.Com Duration: 2 Years
Specializations: Commerce
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in B.Com/ BBM or BBA
Selection Criteria: Merit-based
M.Sc Duration: 2 Years
Specializations: Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Wildlife and Management, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Earth Science and Resource Management, Remote Sensing and GIS Applications, Environment Science, Computer Science, Library and Information Science, Electronics, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics
Eligibility: Graduation in relevant discipline
Selection Criteria: Merit and Entrance based
B.Com Duration: 3 Years
Type: Distance Education
Specializations: Commerce
Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent
Selection Criteria: Merit-based
BBA Duration: 3 Years
Type: Distance Education
Specializations: Business Administration
Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent
Selection Criteria: Merit-based
B.Sc Duration: 3 Years
Type: Distance Education
Specializations: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Zoology
Eligibility: Science PUC/ 10+2 or equivalent science program
Selection Criteria: Merit-based

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Kuvempu University Shimoga Admission

Kuvempu University admissions are based on both merits of candidate’s qualifying examinations and entrance tests conducted by the university itself. The university also imparts distance education facilities to its students in various streams across a wide range of disciplines. Selection to MBA and MCA courses are entrance based whereas selection to PG and PG Diploma courses are merit-based.

How to Apply?

Below mentioned are the necessary guidelines which might help interested candidates in admissions to different courses.

  • Visit the official college website, download the application form. Candidates can also obtain the application form offline by making a payment of the prescribed fee in the form of D.D./Cash Payable at SBI.
  • Fill out all the necessary details accurately.
  • Draw a D.D of INR 500 (INR 300 for SC/ST) in favor of “Finance Officer, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta” 
  • Duly filled in application form along with the required documents and DD must be sent to the Chairperson of the concerned department.

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Kuvempu University Shimoga Placement

Kuvempu University has established a full-fledged placement cell which monitors the placement services for its students and imparts proper guidance and knowledge, thereby enhancing the required capabilities and abilities of its students. Many postgraduate departments of the university have been organizing campus interviews and other placement related activities to help its students in finding placements. The university also provides internship opportunities to postgraduate students. Kuvempu University has collaborations with some of the top companies such as Aditya Birla, Wipro, HCL, TCS, etc.

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Kuvempu University Shimoga Scholarship

Kuvempu University provides its students with various scholarships. Below mentioned are the details:

  • Fee Reimbursement for SC candidates with annual income less than INR 2.5 Lakhs provided by Social Welfare Department.
  • Fee Reimbursement for ST candidates with annual income more than INR 2.5 Lakhs provided by Tribal Welfare Department.
  • Post Matric Scholarship for minority students with annual income less than INR 2 Lakhs.
  • Merit Cum Means Scholarship for minority students with annual income less than INR 2.5 Lakhs.
  • Defense Scholarship
  • State Scholarships include pre-matric and post-matric scholarships.

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Kuvempu University Shimoga Facility

Apart from facilitating its students with the best quality education, Kuvempu University also provides its students with some of the best facilities. Below mentioned are the details:

  • Library: In the midst of its excellent setup of academic activities, the library acts as a nerve center catering to the academic and research needs of the students, the researchers and the faculty members of post-graduate departments, covering Science, Social Science, and Humanities, engaged in the higher pursuit of knowledge and has a collection of 1,20,960 books, 224 periodicals, 6,165 back volumes of periodicals, 3,633 theses.
  • Wifi Facilities: Kuvempu university campus is well equipped with LAN and WiFi facilities provided to all the buildings including Hostels, Guest House, Auditorium, etc. The university has 80+ secured WiFi devices through which WiFi can be accessed. Students of all the departments are enrolled with authentication to access WiFi facilities within the campus.
  • Canteen: The university campus possesses a well maintained and hygienic canteen with a seating capacity of approximately 50 students at a time. Canteen also provided catering service during the working hours and is also available for Seminars, Conferences, Special Lecturers, etc.
  • Health Centre: The University has a well equipped Health Centre with sufficient Male & Female doctors who are assisted by the necessary staff. The health center has preliminary diagnostic facilities and online ECG / Medical advice support of Narayana Hrudalaya with an ambulance present 24 hours.
  • Seminar Halls and Video Conferencing Rooms: Each department of the university comprises a seminar hall that can accommodate a minimum of 100 students at a time whereas a Video conference facility is established in a separate well-equipped hall.

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Kuvempu University Shimoga Faculty

Kuvempu University is enriched with the best faculty members strongly committed and dedicated to the students. All the faculty members are highly qualified and experts in their area of study. Prof. B P Veerabhadrappa is the Vice-Chancellor of the university. Under him, there are 103 faculty members. They are mostly postgraduates and doctorate degree holders.

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Kuvempu University Shimoga FAQs

Ques. How can the students apply for admissions to Kuvempu University?

Ans. Candidates can download the application forms from the official university website. Completed application forms should be submitted along with the application fee of INR 250 through a demand draft drawn in favor of the Finance Officer, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta and payable at SBM/SBI Shankaraghatta.

Ques. Where is the Distance Education of Kuvempu University?

Ans. The Directorate of Distance Education of Kuvempu University is located in the same place as the regular courses offices at Shankaraghatta.

Ques. Is Kuvempu University Distance Education valid?

Ans. Yes, Kuvempu University is Distance Education valid. You can see their accreditation for every year on their website.

Ques. Is the Kuvempu university degree valid for MNC companies?

Ans. There are few companies which do not take distance learning candidates and it's for any university not only Kuvempu but if you are a regular candidate then there is no issue. Companies look at your skill set matching their requirement and degree is secondary for them. So If you are from Kuvempu University or any other university you don’t need to bother unless you don’t have a fake certificate as companies verify it.

Ques. How can I get transcripts from Kuvempu University?

Ans. To get the transcripts, visit the Examination Tab on the university website. Then go on to the Pariksha Mitra Regular and then to the Official Transcript page. Search for your register no, Complete the application process and make the payment online.

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Kuvempu University Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
Ph.D
33 Courses
60,200 (1st Year Fees) Post Graduation-
MBA
7 Courses
1.16 Lakhs (Total Fees) Graduation27 May - 17 Jun 2024
M.Com
4 Courses
8,500 - 28,150 (1st Year Fees) Graduation-
M.Sc
20 Courses
6,600 - 50,350 (1st Year Fees) Graduation-
MA
11 Courses
21,200 - 33,400 (1st Year Fees) Graduation-
M.Ed
1 Course
41,150 (1st Year Fees) B.Ed.-
PG Diploma
5 Courses
19,690 (Total Fees) Graduation-
B.P.Ed38,800 (1st Year Fees) 10+2 or Graduation-
MCA1.16 Lakhs (Total Fees) Graduation27 May - 17 Jun 2024
M.P.Ed32,500 (1st Year Fees) Graduation-

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Kuvempu University Upcoming Application Dates 2024


Expired Events

EventsDates
Karnataka PGCET ResultOct 22, 2024
Karnataka PGCET Exam (ME, M.Tech & M.Arch)Sep 23, 2024
Karnataka PGCET Admit CardSep 13, 2024

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Kuvempu University Cutoff 2024

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Kuvempu University, Karnataka PGCET Cutoff 2023

Kuvempu University, Karnataka PGCET Cutoff 2023 for SCG Category is listed below. The overall cutoff rank for Karnataka PGCET is 9136 - 28964

Courses
Round 1
(Closing rank)
Round 2
(Closing rank)
9136-
2896422881
2896422881

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Kuvempu University Rankings 2024

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Kuvempu University NIRF Ranking

#151out of 200 in India 2023
NIRF

Kuvempu University QS Ranking

#94out of 100 in India 2020
#14th in Karnataka
QS World University

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Kuvempu University Faculty

Basic Information about the Faculty of Kuvempu University

director
Dr. Shruthikeerthi M.A
Professor
Prof. Keshava Sharma K
Department of Kannada
Professor
Dr. Rachel Bari
Department of English
Assistant Professor
Dr. Uma Hegde
Department of Hindi
Professor
Dr. A. Ramegowda
Department of Sociology
Professor
Dr. S.A. Javeed
Department of Political Science
Professor
Dr. B.S. Biradar
Department of Library and Information Science
Professor
Prof. Ravindra D. Gadkar
Department of Social Work
Professor
Dr. Poornananda D S
Department of Mass Communication & Journalism
Professor
Dr. S.K. Narasimhamurthy
Department of Mathematics
Professor
Dr. K. Vasanthkumar Pai
Department of Industrial Chemistry
Professor
Dr. V. Krishna
Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Professor
Dr. K.S. Anantha Murthy
Department of Applied Geology

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