Bangalore University

Located in the IT capital of India, Bangalore University (BU) was established in 1964 as an offshoot of the University of Mysore. BU is formed by the city’s 2 premier institutions, Central College (CC) and University of Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE).

Bangalore University offers multiple Undergraduate, Integrated, Postgraduate, Diploma, PG Diploma, Certificate, and Ph.D courses for eligible candidates. The Law College was established in 1948 and the College of Physical Education in 1959.   

• Bangalore University Courses
• Bangalore University Fees for Undergraduate Programs
• Bangalore University Fees for Postgraduate Programs
• Bangalore University Fees for Doctorate Programs
  
• Bangalore University Admissions
• Scholarships
• Placements
• Infrastructure Facilities
• Bangalore University Rankings

In 1973, Bangalore University moved into a new campus named Jnana Bharathi (JB) which is located on a sprawling 1100 acres of land. Currently, the JB Campus houses several offices, PG departments, centres of higher learning, NSS Bhavan, outdoor stadium, and other support services.

Bangalore University has completed 57 years of its existence and is regarded as one of the largest universities in Asia. 

Though BU was intended to be a federal university, it has currently emerged as an affiliating university, with over 298 colleges affiliated to it. 

Highlights of Bangalore University (BU):

Bangalore University Campuses: 

1. Central College Campus
2. Jnana Bharathi Campus

Bangalore University Courses Offered:

Bangalore University Courses for Undergraduate Programs:

Engineering:

Bachelor of Engineering (BE):

Duration: 4 Years

Eligibility: 

The applicants should have passed 12th Standard or pre-university college with English as a mandatory subject.

Apart from that, candidates need to have Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with any one of the subjects among Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Electronics, Information Science, and Computer Science. Also, they have to obtain a minimum aggregate mark of 45%.   

BE Specializations Offered:

Architecture:

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch):

Duration: 5 Years

Eligibility: 

Candidates must have passed 12th standard or pre-university college with a minimum aggregate of 50% in their final exams. They should have mathematics as a compulsory subject. 

Law:

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelors of Law (BA LLB):

Duration: 5 Years

Eligibility: 

The candidate must have completed their pre-university college or 12th standard from a recognized educational board in India.

Minimum cut off marks for General and SC/ ST candidates is 45%, while for OBC candidates it’s 42%. 

Bachelor of Law (LLB):

Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility: 

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate of all subjects, including languages.

Education:

Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed):

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: 

Candidates must have completed their bachelor’s in any discipline with 50% marks and must have participated in Inter-College/ Inter-Zonal/ District/ School level competitions in sports and games, recognized by the AIU/ IOA/ SGFI/ Government of India.

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Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 45% marks and studied physical education as a compulsory elective subject can apply.

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Candidates with a bachelor’s degree with 45% marks and having participated in National/ Inter-University State competitions or secured 1st, 2nd, or 3rd position in Inter College/ Inter-Zonal/ District/ School competition in sports and games, recognized by the AIU/ IOA/ SGFI/ Government of India can apply. 

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The candidates who have graduated with 45% marks and at least 3 years of coaching experience can apply. 

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed):

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: 

The candidates must have completed their graduation in any 1 stream out of Arts, Commerce, and Science. The candidates must have scored an aggregate of 50% to 55% marks in their UG level examination.     

Science:

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc):

Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility: 

Candidates must have completed their 12th standard or pre-university college in the science stream. They must have scored not less than the minimum aggregate of 50% in their final exam.

B.Sc Specializations Offered: 

Social Work:

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW):

Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility: 

Candidates applying for the program must have passed 12th Standard or pre-university college in any stream.

Arts:

Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA):

Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility: 

Candidates must have passed their 12th Standard or pre-university college with a minimum of 50% marks from any recognized board of education.

Applicants must have a background in the field of Fine Arts that includes music, dance, drama, etc.  

Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA):

Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility:

Candidates must have completed 12 standard or equivalent curriculum from either Arts, Science, or Commerce stream. They must have scored a minimum of 50% marks in their final examination. 

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA):

Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility:

Candidates must have completed their 12th standard or equivalent curriculum from a recognized board. The total aggregate marks must be not less than 50% and they should have studied in an English or Hindi medium school at High School Level.  

Computer Application:

Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA):

Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility: 

Interested candidates must have passed 12th Standard or an equivalent examination in any stream.

Management:

1. Bachelor of Business Management (BBA)
2. Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM)

Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility: 

Aspirants must complete 12th standard or pre-university college with the required minimum aggregate marks.

Bangalore University Fees Structure for UG Programs: 

Bangalore University Courses for Postgraduate Programs:

Engineering:

Master of Engineering (M.E)/ Master of Technology (M.Tech):

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: 

Candidates must have completed their BE/ B.Tech degree with minimum aggregate marks along with clearing the cut off in the required national entrance examinations. 

ME/ M.Tech Specializations Offered:

Architecture:

Master of Architecture (M.Arch):

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: 

Candidates must have passed Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) from a recognized university with minimum aggregate marks. Those in the final year can also apply for the program. 

M.Arch Specializations Offered:

1. Construction and Project Management
2. Landscape Architecture 

Law:

Master of Laws (LLM):

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: 

Candidates must hold an LLB degree from any recognised law school. They must have secured not less than 45% in their LLB, either in the 3 years or 5 years program.  

There is a 5% relaxation in the minimum aggregate marks for SC/ ST, Category-I, and PwD candidates.

LLM Specializations Offered:

1. Constitution and Administrative Law
2. Corporate and Commercial Law
3. Labour and Employment Law

Education:

Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed):

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility:  

Aspirants must have passed B.P.Ed degree from a recognized university. They must have secured at least 50% in their preceding curriculum. 

Also, applying candidates must have participated in recognized inter-university, inter-state, international sports events.

All the applying candidates have to submit a medical fitness certificate issued by a Medical Officer. 

Master of Education (M.Ed):

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility:  

Candidates are required to secure a minimum of 50% (5% relaxation for reserved candidates) marks in their graduation, done from a recognized university. The applicants must have completed B.Ed from a UGC-approved institute.  

Candidates pursuing Bachelor of Arts in Education (B.A.Ed)/ Bachelor of Science in Education (B.Sc.Ed)/ Master of Science in Education (M.Sc.Ed) can also apply for the M.Ed program.

Science:

Master of Science (M.Sc):

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility:

Candidates must have obtained a B.Sc degree in their preferred discipline from a recognised university. They must have secured at least 50% in their graduation. 

M.Sc Specializations Offered:

Master of Vocation (M.Voc):

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility:

Candidates must have completed their Bachelors of Vocation (B.Voc) course or an undergraduate degree program with a minimum aggregate of 50% from a recognized university. 

M.Voc Specializations Offered:

1. Food Processing and Nutraceuticals
2. Medical Lab Technology

Social Work:

Master of Social Work (MSW):

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: 

Candidates must hold a BSW degree from a recognized institute with a minimum aggregate of 50%. Students from Humanities/ Social Science/ Science/ Management and other backgrounds are also eligible for the MSW.

Arts:

Master of Arts (MA):

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: 

To pursue this degree, candidates must have completed their graduation in any relevant stream from a recognized institute. 

Also, they must have scored a minimum of 50% or its equivalent in their graduation. Students in their final year can also apply for the program. 

MA Specializations Offered:

Master of Visual Arts (MVA):

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: 

Applicants must have obtained not less than 50% in their qualifying examinations. The examination must be recognized by a university. 

Master of Performing Arts (MPA):

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility:

Candidates must hold a bachelor or diploma degree from a recognized university. They must score a minimum of 50% in their qualifying examination. 

Candidates with a minimum of 5 years of practical experience in theatre or a reputed dance institute can also apply. 

MPA Specializations Offered:

1. Dance (Bharatanatyam)
2. Theatre Arts
3. Music (Carnatic-Vocal Instrumental)
4. Mrudangam

Computer Application:

Master of Computer Application (MCA) in Computer Science and Applications:

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: 

Candidates must obtain a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Also, they must score a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all subjects, including languages. 

The applicants must have studied Mathematics/ Business Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Computer Programming as one of the optional/ elective subjects. 

Commerce and Management:

Master of Commerce (M.Com):

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: 

Applicants must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate in B.Com, B.Com (Hons) or an equivalent program from a recognized university. 

M.Com Specializations Offered:

1. Commerce
2. Financial Analysis
3. International Business

Master of Business Administration (MBA):

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: 

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Also, they should score a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in all subjects, including languages.

Master of Finance and Accounting (MFA):

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: 

Candidates must have completed an undergraduate degree in the field of commerce, banking, or finance from any recognized board or university. They must have secured 45% to 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination. 

Hospitality:

Master of Tourism Administration (MTA):

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: 

The applying candidate should have completed their bachelor’s from a recognized institute with at least 50% (45% for reserved category) aggregate marks in the qualifying examination. 

Master of Tourism and Travel Management (MTTM):

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: 

Applicants must have completed either BHM or BTTM and must have scored minimum aggregate marks of 50% and above.

Candidates with B.Sc. in Hospitality and Administration, BA in Tourism can also apply. 

Bangalore University Fees Structure for PG Programs: 

Bangalore University Courses for Doctoral Programs:

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D):

Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility: 

PhD aspirants must hold a PG degree from a recognized university. They must have scored a minimum aggregate mark of 55% (5% relaxation for the reserved category) or an equivalent grade in the qualifying examination.   

Candidates who have completed M.Phil (Regular) course work with at least 55% (5% relaxation for the reserved candidates) aggregate score or equivalent grade are also eligible to pursue a PhD Degree.

PhD Specializations Offered:

Bangalore University Fees Structure for Ph.D Programs: 

Bangalore University Admission:

Bangalore University admission procedure for various courses is based primarily on merit. However, BUT also accepts scores obtained by the candidates in multiple state or national level entrance examinations for specific courses.

Eligible candidates are required to register themselves online for Bangalore University Admission.

Bangalore University Admission Selection Procedure:

• Admissions for all the courses and programs will be based on the marks obtained by the candidates in their qualifying examination.
• Admissions for some of the courses are based on performance in multiple national and state-level examinations.
• Merit list of the selected candidates will be uploaded by Bangalore University on its official website. Eligible candidates will be invited for the document verification.
• Verification letters will be sent via mail and SMS.
• List of the selected and verified candidates will be uploaded by BU on its official website.

Bangalore University Admission for UG Courses:

1. Admissions to Bachelors of Engineering (BE) is based on the scores of Karnataka State Common Entrance Test (KCET). 
2. Candidates aspiring for Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) should score the minimum required cut off in the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) or JEE Main Paper-II.
3. Bangalore University Admission for the remaining Undergraduate programs is based on marks scored in 12th standard or pre-university college’s final examination. 

Bangalore University Admission for PG Courses:

1. Aspirants seeking admissions for Master of Technology (M.Tech) and Master of Architecture (M.Arch) must have a valid score in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) or Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET).
2. For Master of Business Administration (MBA), candidates must have valid scores in the following entrance examinations:

• MAT - Management Aptitude Test
• XAT - Xavier Aptitude Test
• CAT – Common Admission Test
• CMAT - Common Management Admission Test
• ATMA - AIMS Test for Management Admissions
• KMAT - Karnataka Management Aptitude Test
• PGCET - Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test

1. Candidates seeking admissions for Master of Computer Applications (MCA) must have a valid score in KMAT and PGCET.
2. BU admission for the remaining PG programs is completely based on Merit.

Bangalore University Admission for Ph.D Courses:

1. Bangalore University conducts an entrance examination to accept admission for all the PhD programs.
2. Candidates with a valid mark scored in the following entrance exams can also apply:

• UGC NET – National Eligibility Test
• CSIR NET - Council of Scientific and Industrial Research University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test
• GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering

Bangalore University Scholarship:

Bangalore University scholarships are provided for the meritorious and deserving candidates as directed by the Government of Karnataka and University Grants Commission (UGC) norms.

The Bangalore University Scholarships provided depends on multiple factors mentioned below:

Government of India Post-Matric Scholarships:

The scholarship is available to ST/ SC students from Karnataka whose parent’s annual income is less than or equal to Rs. 2,50,000. They can claim the scholarship from the Social Welfare Department.

Scholarships for Minorities:

Minority Indian candidates i.e. Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Sikhs, Anglo-Indians, Jain, etc are provided scholarships. The candidate’s parents whose annual income is less than Rs. 44,500 are eligible to apply for the encouragement fund provided by the Minorities Welfare Department (MWD).

Government of India National Merit Scholarships:

The GOI Merit Scholarships are given for the top-ranking students as administered by the Director of Collegiate Education.

Special Scholarships:

Special Scholarships are offered for the children of Government Employees/ University Employees who die in harness. They are administered by the Director of Collegiate Education or the University.

 Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship:

The scholarship is provided to Single Girl Child for non-professional post-graduate courses administered by UGC. 

Hon’ble Vice Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship:

The scholarship was implemented during the academic year 2013-14 for meritorious students (1st to 5th Ranks) who fall under the Below Poverty Line (BPL).

Bangalore University Placements:

Bangalore University has established a Centralized Placement Cell that is located at the Canara Bank School of Management Studies, Central College.

The Bangalore University Placement centre will cater to the students during the pre-placement process and placement program conducted for PG candidates of the University.  

The university ensures to train the candidates with the required skills for the Bangalore University Placements. 

Infrastructure Facilities:

Hostel Facilities:

Bangalore University provides hostel facilities for both boys and girls. The university provides accommodation, dining, drinking water, a reading room, a TV room/ hall, daily newspapers and many more facilities. 

Health Centre:

Over 14,000 patients visit the Bangalore University Health Centre every year. The University Health Centres are functioning mainly at the Jnana Bharathi and Central College Campuses.

The Health Centre ensures to provide the basic medical needs of the staff and students of the university. BU health centres are managed by two senior physicians along with various Supporting Staffs and Technicians.

The Health Centre also accommodates certified and experienced nursing staff who are capable of managing patients during any emergencies.

It has an Outpatient Ward, Laboratory, X-Ray Lab, etc. The University Health Centre also has a bed for temporary monitoring of BP and other emergencies. It also has made provision for 2 specialist doctors to visit twice a week. 

Library:

The Library at Bangalore University came into existence in 1966 by inheriting a document collection of about 58,000 books along with several bound volumes of periodicals held by the Central College Library. The library was later shifted to Jnana Bharathi Campus in 1975.

Books:

E-Books:

Print Journals:

E-Journals:

Other Library Resources:

Other Facilities:

Bangalore University Rankings for the Academic Year 2020:

1. Bangalore University was ranked between 351 and 400 in Asia under the QS World University Rankings 2020.
2. Bangalore University rankings by NIRF:
   - Bangalore University was ranked overall 100 by NIRF.
   - The university has been ranked number 68th among the top universities in India.
3. Education World: India Government University Rankings 2020-21:
   - Bangalore University has been ranked number 20th.
   - BU has been ranked number 4th in Karnataka.