Established in 1949 and gaining the title of a statutory university in 1950, Karnatak University is the second oldest university of Karnataka providing quality education over the years. There are 5 constituent colleges offering UG and PG courses in science, arts, commerce, fine arts, law and education. The institution has been consistently ranked at the 90th -95th place by the QS India University rankings and is amongst the top 550 colleges in Asia according to the Asian University rankings 2020. It is officially recognized by the UGC and has received Accreditation from the NAAC.
The university offers various PG and PhD courses under the department of science, social sciences and management studies. Admissions are processed on the basis of merit through the exam held by the institution for PG students and on the basis of merit for UG students.
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Established | Institute Type | 1949| Public |
Approved by | University Grants Commission of India |
Set by | Government of India |
Entrance Exam | Karnatak University admission test/JEE/GATE/NET/SLET/JRF/CMAT/GMAT/KMAT |
Courses Offered | PG/PG Diploma (1 year)/MBA/PhD/M. Phil/Distance learning/ Certificate courses |
Application Mode | Online |
Admission Criteria | Merit-based & Entrance Test |
Campus Area | 888 Acres |
Facilities Available | Library, Hostels, Computer centre, Gymkhana, Day care and women’s facility centre |
Official Website | https://www.kud.ac.in/ |
Body/Magazine | Rank | Year |
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QS India university rankings | 92 | 2020 |
QS India university rankings | 59 | 2019 |
The University offers a variety of PG, PhD, M. Phil and Diploma courses.
Graduation | Subjects Offered | Duration | Eligibility | |
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M.Sc | Biochemistry | 2 years | 45% passing exam in the qualifying graduation examinations | |
Biotechnology | ||||
Botany | ||||
Chemistry | ||||
Electronics | ||||
Geography | ||||
Applied Geology | ||||
Applied Genetics | ||||
Mathematics | ||||
Microbiology | ||||
Physics | ||||
Statistics | ||||
Zoology | ||||
Computer Science | ||||
M.A. | Arts | Kannada | 2 years | 45% passing exam in the qualifying graduation examinations |
English Folklore | ||||
Foreign Languages (French) | ||||
Hindi | ||||
Linguistics | ||||
Marathi | ||||
Sanskrit Urdu & Persian | ||||
Music | ||||
Social Sciences | Ancient Indian History & Epigraphy, | |||
Anthropology, | ||||
Criminology & Forensic Science , | ||||
Economics, | ||||
History & Archaeology, Jainology, | ||||
Mass Communication & Journalism, | ||||
Library & Information Science, | ||||
Philosophy, | ||||
Political Science, | ||||
Psychology, | ||||
Sociology, Social Work | ||||
MBA | - | 2 years | 50% marks in any Bachelor’s degree + PG-CET by VTU | |
MTA | - | 2 years | Candidates must have Post-Graduate degree in the related discipline with at least 55% marks. | |
M.Com | General | 2 years | Graduation | |
Corporate Secretary (CS) | ||||
LL.M | - | 2 years | A candidate passing 3 years LL.B. or 5 years B.A.LL.B., B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | |
M. Ed. | - | 1 year | Candidate passing B. Ed with 50% aggregate. |
Apart from the above mentioned courses, the college also offers Masters in Tourism Administration (MTA), PhD, PG Diploma, Certificate courses, Diploma, Advanced Diploma
Read more: Karnatak University Courses & Fees
Admissions at Karnatak University for PG and PhD aspirants are based on the entrance examinations conducted by the university and merit list is drawn up by the same.
How to apply?
Students who wish to apply to Karnatak University may follow the steps given below for the admission process:
Read more: Karnatak University Admission
The university has maintained a 90% placement rate for the meritorious students accompanied with a fair salary package. Students are presented with Internship opportunities for 6-8 months with guaranteed stipend. The placement cell conducts mock interviews, pre- placement talks and encourages other necessary preparation amongst students to improve employability qualities. Top recruiters include Wipro Technologies, Cisco, Tech Mahindra, Cognizant, Infosys etc. with an average offered salary of INR 2.50 LPA. Campus recruitment drives are carried out every single year to help students achieve a steady position at reputed workplaces.
Read more: Karnatak University Placement
The university offers a range of scholarships which include:
Read more: Karnatak University Scholarship
The university provides the following facilities that cater to the needs of both faculties and students:
The 8 departments of Karnatak University encompasses over 224 faculties throughout the main and the affiliate colleges catering to the needs of over 5000 students. The professors impart quality education with many of them granted PhD’s at the University of Michigan, Seoul National University, Zhejiang University and other reputed international institutions. Dr. Shri. Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala who is the Governor of Karnataka is also the Chancellor of Karnatak University.
Read more: Karnatak University Faculty
Ques. Does Karnatak University provide research opportunities for PhD students?
Ans. Karnatak University receives various funds from the UGC, Karnataka State Research Scheme, Department of Science & Technology (DST), Nuclear Science Center (NSC), Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), Department of Ocean Development (DOD) and many other reputed government research agencies for facilitating successful atmosphere for research amongst the students. Paper published by the students have received recognition from reputed international and national organisations and websites in the past.
Ques. What is the fee structure for distance learning courses provided by Karnatak University?
Ans. Karnatak University offers 15 distance learning courses. The course fee ranges from 13000-13800 for the entire course period.
Ques. When is the application form for UG and PG courses released?
Ans. The forms in questions are generally released in the month of April. The tentative dates for the release of the application forms for UG and PG courses are announced beforehand in the official website.
Ques. What are documents required during the time of an application at Karnatak University?
Ans. Candidates are required to present a list of necessary documents which include government issued identity card (Aadhar/Passport/PAN card), necessary mark sheets (10+2, graduation results) and passport size photographs.
Ques. What is the syllabus for the entrance examinations held by Karnatak University?
Ans. Candidates who wish to pursue a PG or PhD course at Karnatak University need to appear for an entrance examination. It is a 100 marks test containing 50 multiple choice questions, each carrying two marks. The syllabus for each course is different and can be found along with the examination bulletin released on the official website. Candidates can also go through past year’s question papers that can be easily found on the internet.
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Course | Fees | Eligibility | Application Date | Action |
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Ph.D 6 Courses | ₹16,985 - 18,195 (1st Year Fees) | Post Graduation | - | |
M.Sc 15 Courses | ₹9,800 - 2.55 Lakhs (Total Fees) | Graduation | - | |
MA 24 Courses | ₹6,435 - 39,520 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation | - | |
Certification 12 Courses | ₹4,640 - 48,000 (Total Fees) | - | - | |
MBA 1 Course | ₹1.16 Lakhs (Total Fees) | Graduation | 27 May - 17 Jun 2024 |
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Events | Dates |
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Karnataka PGCET Result | Oct 22, 2024 |
Karnataka PGCET Exam (ME, M.Tech & M.Arch) | Sep 23, 2024 |
Karnataka PGCET Admit Card | Sep 13, 2024 |
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KU, Karnataka PGCET Cutoff 2023 for 2AG Category is listed below. The overall cutoff rank for Karnataka PGCET is 9062 - 40023
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