Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta

Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, was established in 1987, and it has been recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The Kuvempu University has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an A grade. Kuvempu University offers multiple specialisation courses at three different levels of programmes. Kuvempu University courses are offered in full-time and online modes.

Kuvempu University offers courses in the streams of science, arts, humanities and social sciences, management and business administration, commerce, education, media, mass communication and journalism, computer application and IT. Kuvempu University courses include BBA , B. Com, B. P. Ed , BA, MA, M. Sc , M. Phil, MBA, PGD, M. Com , M. P. Ed, MSW , M. Lib. I. Sc, MCA, M. P. Ed and PhD .

Kuvempu University admissions are offered based on the performance of the candidate in the entrance examination conducted by the university. For MBA and MCA programmes, candidates qualifying for Karnataka PGECET are exempted from the entrance examination. Kuvempu University admissions are done based on he scores obtained in the entrance exam and past academic performance.

Candidates qualifying for UGC- NET , SLET or M. Phil are also exempted from the entrance examination. Kuvempu University facilities include hostels, medical facilities, a gym, a library, sports, a cafeteria, an auditorium, wifi, laboratories, a guest room and many more.

Kuvempu University scholarship includes Fellowship, Grants, Fee Reimbursement, and tuition fee waiver for students belonging to OBC and SC/ST categories. Students must submit all the required documents along with the application form, such as a caste certificate, income certificate, study/bonafide certificate, previous year's card pass, and minority certificate.

Kuvempu University NIRF Ranking 2024 Kuvempu University secured its position in the 51–100 rank band under State Public Universities by the NIRF ranking 2024. Kuvempu University has been ranked in the rank band of 101-150 among universities as per the NIRF ranking 2024. Kuvempu University Location The university is situated at Kuvempu University, Jnanasahyadri, Shankaraghatta- 577451. Shimoga Dist, Karnataka 577451.

There are various Kuvempu University scholarships offered to students belonging to the backward and minorities classes. To avail kuvempu University (KU) Scholarships, students must meet the eligibility criteria of the scholarships. The college offers various Fellowships and Grants for PhD students.

Some of the Kuvempu University scholarships for PhD students are General PhD Junior Research Fellowship, DST Inspire Fellowship, Lady Tata Memorial Fellowship, UGC-BSR Fellowship, etc.

Students can apply for a defence scholarship offered by Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta if the candidate’s parent is working in Indian Defence Wing (Army, Air Force, Navy) and serving officer/staff as Non-Commissioned Officer/ Junior Commission Officer and other below rank.

Apart from these, Kuvempu University Scholarships also includes Post Matric Scholarship, Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship, Vidyasiri Scholarship for PG Students, Earn and Learn, Indira Gandhi Single Girl Scholarship, etc. Students who are desirous of availing Kuvempu University Scholarships must visit the Backward and Minority Cell of the university.

Documents that need to be submitted along with the scholarship form are caste certificate, income certificate, study/bonafide certificate, previous year card pass, and minority certificate.

Kuvempu University (KU) Scholarships for Backward and Minority Classes Name of the fellowships Amount (per month) General PhD Junior Research Fellowship INR 6,000 General PhD Senior Research Fellowship INR 7,000 Grants Released for Fellowship from UGC and Other Agencies Name of the fellowships Amount (per month) Fellowship Amount (per annum) DST Inspire Fellowship INR 31,000 INR 20,000 ICSSR (PDF Fellowship) INR 31,000 INR 25,000 ICSSR (Doctoral Fellowship) INR 20,000 INR 10,000 Lady Tata Memorial Fellowship INR 36,000 INR 30,000 UGC-BSR Fellowship INR 24,800 INR 25,000 Other Scholarships Scholarship Name Amount (per month) Indira Gandhi Single Girl Scholarship INR 36,200 Vidyasiri Scholarship for PG Students INR 10,000 Vidyasiri Scholarship for PhD Students INR 10,000 Minority Fellowships INR 10,000 Scheme for Physically Handicapped PhD Students INR 25,000 Earn and Learn INR 750 Kuvempu University (KU) Scholarships and Eligibility Criteria Scholarship Name Eligibility Criteria Post-Matric Scholarship The Candidate’s should belong to the minority class, family income should not exceed 2 lakhs.

Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship Candidates should belong to the minority class, family income should not exceed 2. 5 lakhs. Fee Reimbursement Defence Scholarship Candidate parents must be working in Indian Defence Wing (Army, Air force, Navy) and should be a serving officer/staff as Non-Commissioned Officer/ Junior Commission Officer and other below rank