Bangalore University [BU], Bangalore established in 1964 is a State University, currently having 101-150 position in NIRF Ranking 2024 and 551-600 score out of 760 in QS Asia 2023. BU Bangalore is approved by UGC. Admission in Bangalore University is offered in Engineering, Management and Humanities at UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate/ Certificate level with scholarship benefits to deserving students.
| Institute Name | Bangalore University, Bangalore |
| Estd. Year | 1964 |
| Approved/Recognised by | UGC |
| Type | State University |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate/ Certificate |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. H. N. Ramesh |
| Address | Jnana Bharathi Campus Off Mysore Road Bangalore - 560056 Karnataka, India |
| Contact Number | 080-22961000, 22961013 |
| Official Website | https://bangaloreuniversity.karnataka.gov.in/ |
Bangalore University (BU) was initially a branch of the University of Mysore and came into existence in the year 1964 and eventually became a separate university. Currently four university colleges and over 650 colleges are operating under its preview. BU is providing top notch education in the field of Commerce, Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Science and Technology. It is approved by UGC with the State University status and is accredited by NAAC with “A++” grade.
Vision: The University works with a vision to achieve excellence in academics for an energetic and comprehensive society by disseminating knowledge.
Mission: Its mission is to disburse quality education which is capable of meeting the global challenges by providing access to higher education to all the sections of the society. It also aims to inculcate theoretical knowledge with practical skills, leadership qualities, and high moral values to contribute to the nation to produce socially responsible citizens.
Bangalore University is providing degrees to various courses ranging from diploma to doctorate level through different colleges and universities operating and affiliated with it. Currently the university is offering 50 postgraduate courses and various Diploma, certificate, and UG courses. These courses are offered under the six faculties: Engineering, Law, Commerce and Management, Arts, Science, and Education.
Students who want admission to any of the institute or university affiliated with the Bangalore University must fill an application form online with all the asked documents duly attested, with it. The authorities then scrutinise the application form and verify the uploaded documents. Finally after counseling a final decision to admit the students will be made. Students can also apply for admission under various quotas like Sports quota, Defense quota, Kashmiri Migrant quota, NCC quota, NSS quota, and more. Reservation of seats of the reserved category candidates is as per the order issued by the Karnataka Government timely.
Eligibility for Undergraduate Courses:
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UG Courses |
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B.A / B.Com (Hons) |
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B.Sc (Hons) |
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B.A / LL.B (Hons) |
(relaxation of two years is given to SC / ST / OBC / Foreign Nationals)
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Eligibility for Postgraduate Courses:
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PG Courses |
Eligibility Criteria |
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M.A in Journalism and Mass Communication |
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M.Sc in Biochemistry |
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MCA |
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M.Sc in Computer Science |
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M.Com |
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M.Ed |
(Candidates deputed by the Government of Karnataka are exempted from the above criteria) |
Note: To collect more info on the other programs and their eligibility criteria students must visit the official website or get in touch with the University authorities.
Government of India Post-Metric Scholarships has been provided to university’s SC / ST students whose annual family income is less than Rs. 2,50,000. Students can only avail one scholarship at a time. Those availing free hostel facilities in the university are not allowed to take any of the free-ship or scholarships from the university. Candidates belonging to OBC category whose parental income is 1,00,000 annually can also claim tuition fee, lab, examination, sports and library fee under Vidhya Shri Plan Scheme. The other scholarships that can be availed by the university’s students include Indira Gandhi Scholarship scheme for Single Girl Child, PG Scholarship for University Rank Holders, Swami Vivekananda Single Girl Child Scholarship for Research in Social Sciences, and more.
| Rank By | Rank | Year |
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101-150 out of 200 | 2024 (Overall) |
| 98 out of 200 | 2022 (Overall) | |
| 101-150 out of 200 | 2021 (Overall) | |
| 68 out of 200 | 2020 (Universities) | |
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24 out of 75 | 2022 (State Public Universities) |
| 24 out of 70 | 2020 (State Public Universities) | |
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551-600 out of 760 | 2023 (Asia) |
| 451-500 out of 687 | 2022 (Asia) | |
| 351-400 out of 650 | 2021 (Asia) |
The University was moved to a new campus in the year 1973 named “Jnana Bharathi” campus spread over an area of 1100 acres with many advanced academic facilities. The University Law College and The College of Physical Education are located at “Jnana Bharathi” campus. The below points uncover the infrastructure facilities present at the campus.
Bangalore University is present in the beautiful Garden City of India, Bangalore, which is also the I.T. Capital of India. It was established in July 1964 to include a higher learning institute located in Bangalore and its districts. Initially, it was an offshoot of the University of Mysore but eventually made a separate University. At first, the two prestigious institutes of the city, the University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering and the Central College, formed the base of Bangalore University.
The University has made a fruitful presence and is one of the largest universities in Asia. It was accredited by NAAC with five stars in 2002 and re-accredited in 2008 and 2016. It is recognized by UGC.
As per the Q.S. University BRICS 2016 Ranking, the international institute of Bangalore University, is ranked 151st among the BRICS nations. It ranks 15th among premier multi-disciplinary universities in Hansa Research Survey 2016 at all India level and ranked 9th in the top multi-disciplinary state universities. Bangalore University is No.1 in Karnataka State and South Zone.
The Varsity has been structured into six different faculties namely Commerce and Management education and Arts, Engineering, Science, and Law. It comprises forty-eight departments along with one postgraduate center that is located in Kolar. The University provides higher education in fifty postgraduate programs and diploma and certificate programs that are job oriented. It has also begun a comprehensive five-year program in biological sciences.
The University also organizes extensible and charitable lectures through its publications to reach out the society. It has achieved a milestone by establishing MOUs with several universities and institutes of international and national repute. The University seeks to provide expansion, access, and excellence in higher education to serve students. University's vision is to make significant and unique contributions to society by imparting education in different sectors. The University offers quality teaching and encourages to research social welfare.
The University treasures well equipped Green Library that provides a natural learning environment. Thousands of plants surround the library, and it comprises different books to cater to students' needs. The digital library services are also provided by the mobile application to access e-Resources both online and offline. There are specialized workstations with the latest software installations for visually challenged students. Library offers a calm environment so that students can study without disturbance for a long time.
The Bangalore University continually works to provide the quality education to the students. For admission, candidates can apply online on the University website while meeting the eligibility criteria.
For admission in B.Arch and B.E, candidates need to pass 10+2 with a minimum of 45% marks in PCM. B.Tech admission is based on the Karnataka CET score. For M.Arch/M.Tech, candidates need to have valid marks in B.Arch/B.Tech Admission to MBA, M.Arch, MCA, and M.E is based on the Karnataka authority's PGCET examination. For ME admission, a GATE valid score is required. Admission in programs like M.Sc, MA, M.Ed, M.Lib, MSW is based on marks obtained at graduation level. Candidates need to clear 10+2 for admission in B.Sc, BA, BPA, BFA, and BSW. Admission in Ph.D is based on CSIR NET/UGC NET/GATE/SLET/JRF. M.Phil qualified students are exempted from the Ph.D entrance exam which the University conducts.
