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• About University
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• Ranking
• Infrastructure
• Courses Offered
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ABOUT UNIVERSITY
Established in 1987, KUVEMPU University was
formerly called the Sahyadri University.
Moreover, it an autonomous not-for-profit
interdisciplinary higher education institute
under the control of the Karnataka Government.
Furthermore, KUVEMPU University is located in the
industrial town of Bhadravathi in Shivamooga,
Karnataka. As a matter of fact, KUVEMPU has
recognition from the top-level national
government bodies including the University Grants
Commission (UGC), and the National Assessment and
Accreditation Council (NAAC). In addition to
this, the premier institute is a respectable
member of the Association of Indian Universities
(AIU). Besides this, KUVEMPU University achieved
a high ranking grade of 'A' by the National
Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
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Undoubtedly, KUVEMPU University has a significant
academic profile, as well as a distinct culture,
identity. As a matter of fact, KUVEMPU has its
headquarters at Jnana Sahyadri Campus in
Shivmogga. To clarify, the literal meaning of
Jnana Sahyadri Campus is 'the Western Ghats of
Knowledge'. Moreover, KUVEMPU University is a
full time recognized member of the Association of
Commonwealth Universities (ACU). In addition to
this, KUVEMPU is one of the earliest universities
of Karnataka to get the status of affiliating
universities. Besides this, the higher education
institution provides education to the students of
Shivamooga as well as Chikmagalur. Especially,
KUVEMPU University aims to provide higher
education to youth in a modern way without
disturbing the rural ethos of that area.
Furthermore, the university has a regional
post-graduate Centre at Basavanagara, Kadur.
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IMPORTANT FACTS AND FIGURE
KUVEMPU UNIVERSITY KUVEMPU UNIVERSITY
Year of Establishment 1987
University Address Shimoga, Karnataka, India
Chancellor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala (Governor of Karnataka)
Vice-Chancellor Dr B.P. Veerabhadrappa
University Type Public State University
Approved By UGC , NAAC , ACU , ICAI
No. of courses offered 24 courses across 10 faculties
Admission Criteria Merit-based, Entrance-basedsed
Degree Offered Bachelors, Masters, PG Diploma, and PhD.
Mode of Education Full Time, Part Time
Total Number of Seats 9386 (UG 5831, PG 3308)
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HISTORY
Undoubtedly, the main idea to establish KUVEMPU
University was to provide quality higher
education to the rural youth in a traditionally
modern style. As a result, the state government
of Karnataka laid the foundation stone of KUVEMPU
University via Act Number 28 on 29th June 1987.
As a matter of fact, KUVEMPU University is named
after the celebrated Kannada poet KUVEMPU. To
clarify, he was a person of many talents such as
a poet, copy wright, critic and novelist. That is
to say, KUVEMPU is one of the greatest Kannada
poets of the 20th century.
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RANKING
RANKINGS RANKINGS
QS (2020) - Top Universities in Asia 451-500
Outlook (2020) - Top 75 Universities in India 63
Outlook (2020) - Top 70 State Universities in India 27
QS (2020) - Top Universities of India 91-95
NIRF (2020) - Top Universities in India 73
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INFRASTRUCTURE
Undoubtedly, KUVEMPU University has excellent
state of the art infrastructure facilities.
Moreover, it is built on the small hillock which
blends naturally with the lush green ambience. As
a matter of fact, KUVEMPU University passes
through the Sahyadri mountain range. For this
reason, the campus of KUVEMPU University has an
admixture of wild and domestic animals. In
addition to this, the campus is pollution-free.
Read more information in detail to know about
KUVEMPU University infrastructure. Keladi
Museum As a matter of fact, KUVEMPU University
has a unique museum called Keladi Museum.
Moreover, it has several manuscripts, paintings,
as well as scriptures of immense historical
importance. In addition to this, the KUVEMPU
museum has an on-campus publication wing. Besides
that, the museum has a vast collection of palm
leaf manuscripts about 2500, paper manuscript in
Telugu, Sanskrit and Kannada. On the whole, the
Keladi Museum acts as a powerhouse for research
scholars.
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INFRASTRUCTURE
Library Undoubtedly, KUVEMPU University has a
digitally equipped library. During its
foundational months in 1987, the library
functioned as a part of the Post Graduate Centre.
For this reason, it was under the direct control
of the University of Mysore. Furthermore, the own
resources of the KUVEMPU library were placed at
B.R. Project temporarily. However, the library
shifted its building in 1988 to the headquarters
Sahyadri Campus. Lastly, KUVEMPU University
built the new library at its own campus in
Shivamooga. Moreover, the library is the nerve
centre of all the academic activities of the
college. As a matter of fact, the library has a
huge collection of literary resources including
120960 books, 6165 back volumes, and 3633 theses.
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INFRASTRUCTURE
Seminar Hall KUVEMPU University has a fully
functional seminar hall with all the basic
facilities. Moreover, it has an overall capacity
to accommodate 100 students at a time.
Furthermore, each seminar has several LCD
projectors and computers. In addition to this,
all the seminar halls have digital class
classrooms to realise the goal of
e-learning. Medical Centre As a matter of fact,
the medical centre at KUVEMPU University has a
professional team of expert doctors to cater to
the medical needs of the students. Moreover,
there are sufficient male as well as female
doctors for the ease of students and faculty. In
addition to this, the medical centre at KUVEMPU
has an outpatient wing and inpatients beds. Apart
from this, the ambulance is available round the
clock to meet any emergency. Besides this, the
medical centre has preliminary diagnostic
facilities and online ECG and medical advice
support of Narayana Hrudalay hospital.
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COURSES OFFERED
KUVEMPU has a wide range of undergraduate,
postgraduate and doctoral courses in multiple
disciplines. As a matter of fact, the
multidisciplinary university has a total number
of 9386 students. Out of which, 5831 seats are
for UG courses and the remaining (3308) is for PG
students. In addition to this, KUVEMPU University
offers many conventional as well as
non-conventional courses. Besides that, the
university provides distance education. Read
more in detail about KUVEMPU courses.
Bachelors Course KUVEMPU University provides
education in undergraduate courses across 24
specialisations. Moreover, the famous Bachelors
courses are Kannada, Journalism and Mass
Communication, Economics, Commerce, Biochemistry,
Biotechnology, and BSc (Seed Technology).
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COURSES OFFERED
Masters Courses Undoubtedly, KUVEMPU
University offers a variety of postgraduate
courses across 35 disciplines. Furthermore, the
popular streams are science and technology,
commerce, language, arts humanities and
education. In addition to this, MBA as we as MCA
are the most in-demand course. For this reason,
the college has to increase the number of seats
every year. As a matter of fact, Kannada Bharti
is the oldest department of KUVEMPU.
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• FAQ
• Q. 1 Is KUVEMPU distance education Recognised?
• KUVEMPU University distance education has the
  recognition of the Distance Education Bureau
  (DED) UGC.
• Q. 2 Is KUVEMPU University UGC approved?
• Undoubtedly, KUVEMPU has approval from the
  national level body of the Ministry of Education,
  the University Grants Commission (UGC). To
  elaborate, the university received approval in
  1994.

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FAQ Q. 3 How do I get a degree certificate from
KUVEMPU University? To get a valid degree from
KUVEMPU University, the candidate must
successfully enrol himself/herself in the desired
course. Afterwards, the students must perform
well in the Internal Assessment. To clarify, the
marks will be awarded on the basis of students
behaviour, class attendance, class test
performance (Written/Viva/ Assignments). Lastly,
the students must pass the Semester End
Examination. Thus, the students will get the
degree from KUVEMPU University after the
completion of course credits. Furthermore, the
college also provides distance education courses.
So, the students can avail degree of KUVEMPU Open
University. Q. 4 How do I apply to KUVEMPU
University? The candidates must download the
application form from the official website of
KUVEMPU University www.kuvempu.ac.in . Each
candidate must pay the application fee via demand
draft of INR 500 in favour of Finance Officer,
Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta. Lastly,
send the duly filled application form to the
chairman of the concerned department. However,
the candidate must visit the website for KUVEMPU
University news related to admission.
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