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    About Bangalore University

    Bangalore University (BU), Bangalore came into existence in 1964. 721 colleges and institutions have been affiliated under BU. The university is approved and recognized by UGC, and it offers UG, PG, Diploma, and certification courses for interested candidates. BU aims to cater to the academic needs of students pursuing various courses, through their unique style of teaching and the use of practical knowledge for student’s skill development. In NIRF 2021 Ranking, Bangalore University has been ranked 69th in the university category.  The varsity has been ranked 100th in the overall category as per the NIRF ranking for the year 2020.

    The university campus is spread over 1100 acres of land. Admissions to its courses are based on the entrance exam or merit of candidates, depending on the course degree they wish to pursue.

    Location

    BU is located in Mysore Rd, Jnana Bharathi, Bengaluru, Karnataka. Commuting to and from the university is reliable and convenient since all means of transport are available for students and staff. They can travel by rail, air, bus, or even cabs as per their convenience.

    1.     The nearest airport from the university is the Kempegowda International Airport, which is 44.9 km away.

    2.     Nayandahalli Railway Station is the nearest rail station which is only 4.1 km away from the university.

    3.     The closest bus station from the university is the Bande Maramma Bus Station which is 3.6 km away.

    4.     Students can also take auto, taxi or cab to reach the campus conveniently, depending on the distance they are staying.

    Latest News and Updates

    The latest news and updates from the university are listed below.

    1.     The university released the postponement of LLM & 5 years LLB Course examinations of February 2021.

    2.     Notification for Admission to vacant seats in MBA course at Jnanabharathi campus for the Academic year 2020-21 was announced.

    3.     Third round of the online seat allocation list of All PG Courses was released.

    Awards

    • Ranked 69th position in the university category in NIRF 2021 ranking.
    •  Ranked 100th in the overall category in the NIRF ranking 2020.
    • The university ranked 68th for the university category by NIRF 2020 ranking.

    Recognition

    The university is recognized by UGC.

    Collaboration

    BU has collaborations with the following:

    1.     ISRO Bangalore

    2.     IUAC New Delhi

    3.     University of Mysore

    4.     Sri Krishna Devaraya University

    5.     Banaras Hindu University

    6.     IIT, Madras

    7.     IISc

    8.     RRI

    9.     Vision Group of Science and Technology (VGST)

    10.  Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences

    11.  Lehigh University, USA

    12.  University of Tokyo

    13.  Okayama University

    14.  University of Renn, France

    15.  Harvard University

    16.  University of Cambridge

    17.  National University Cancer Institute, Singapore

    18.  Kings College, London

    19.  University of San Martin De Porress, Peru

    20.  University of Paris, France

    21.  Ministry of Spanish Culture, Spain

    22.  Princeton University, USA

    Notable Alumni

    Notable Alumni

    Profession

    K. R. Sreenivasan

    Aerospace Scientist

    Sajjan Jindal

    Managing Director (JSW Group)

    T. V. Mohandas Pai

    Manipal Global Education

    Indira Jaising

    Indian Lawyer

    Anushka Sharma

    Indian Actress

    Clubs, Committees and Societies

    Several committees and clubs have been set up in the university to protect its students and adhere to the principles of the university, and also to enhance the curricular and skills sets of students. Currently, the university offers NSS and sexual harassment prevention and gender cell. The details are given below.

    1.     NSS: The National Service Scheme (NSS) was set up with the purpose to provide training to students and help uplift the society. The training is meant to improve the leadership and professional skills of students.

    2.     Sexual Harassment Prevention and Gender Cell: This cell was set up to protect any kind of sexual harassment in the university among students and staff. It greatly supports gender equality and makes sure gender discrimination doesn’t occur. If anyone faces any kind of harassment, they can report it to the cell.

    Bangalore University Facilities 

    The university offers all the required facilities for learning and a better environment. They provide facilities including hostel, health centre, cafeteria, and much more. The details are given below.

    Hostel Accommodation: Bangalore University offered Hostel Accommodation to both girls as well as boys. These hostels have AC and Non-AC rooms. This university has 6 boys’ hostel and 1 girls’ hostel at Jnana Bharti Campus, 1 boys and 2 Girls' hostel in Central College Campus, 1 boys and 1 girls' hostel in PG Centre, Kolar Campus. All the hostels have basic facilities such as water purifiers, common room, recreation room, mess, television, laundry, security surveillance.

    Library: Bangalore University Library operates from two campuses Jnana Bharathi and Central College Campuses. The total collection of the University library exceeds 3,36,000 books and 175 current periodicals. This library is getting 7,500 online journals under the UGC-INFONET program.

    Sports Facilities: The University offers various sports facilities to its students that include athletics, hockey, football, volleyball, etc., at Jnanabharti Campus and Tennis, Basketball, volleyball, a unique century-old cricket pavilion at Central College Campus.

    Labs: Bangalore University offers Civil Engineering Lab, Chemistry Lab, Computer Lab, Electrical Lab, Mechanical Lab, Electronics Labs, DBMS Lab, Data Structure Lab, VLSI Lab, and many more.

    Auditorium: There is a large auditorium on the Bangalore University campus, which is used for Cultural Activities, Presentations, workshops, etc.

    Medical Facilities: BU includes a health centre too in Bangalore University campus, which has a dedicated team of qualified doctors and nurses—consisting of an Ambulance within the campus perimeter as well for emergencies. This team of doctors works for the students and takes care of them when they are not well. The center also provides medicines free of cost.

    Shopping Complex: Bangalore University has a sports complex from where students can buy toiletries, groceries, clothes for themselves.

    Cafeteria: There is a cafeteria present for the students as well to relax for the students between their classes with hygienic food at affordable prices.

    Gymnasium: A fully equipped gym along with all the latest machinery is present at Bangalore University.

    See more: Bangalore University Facilities 

    Bangalore University Admission

    Admissions to various courses are done on the basis of merit and entrance exam, depending on the course degree pursued. BA, BSc, BCA, B. Com, BBA, admission are done on the basis of merit, MA, M. Com, M. Ed and MSc courses admissions are done through merit, ME/ MTech admissions are done through GATE entrance exam, BE/BTech through CET, and PhD through UGC NET entrance exam. The steps for admission are given below.

    1.     Fill and submit the admission form.

    2.     Appear for the entrance exam if required.

    3.     Participate in an interview if required.

    4.     Submit supporting documents.

    5.     Selected candidates must pay fees.

    Read also: Bangalore University Admission

    Scholarship

    A merit cum means scholarship has been given by the university to meritorious students pursuing various courses in the university. Apart from this, since the scholarship is meant only for academically high performers, not all students can receive the benefits. Therefore, various state and central government scholarships can be availed by students belonging to different backward categories or merit students if they meet the eligibility criteria. They can also apply for educational loans from top banks in the country.

    Bangalore University Placement

    The placement and training cell of BU actively engages in preparing students to be job-ready in various companies and organizations depending on the courses pursued. They conduct workshops, career guidance to students to help them choose the right career path for themselves. Various top companies have recruited students from BU for various job roles. Through their course work, in both practical and theory, the skills of students are enhanced and developed for their future goals. The university provides adequate job opportunities to students, while many others get opportunities off-campus too.

    Top Recruiters

    TCS

    Infosys

    Microsoft

    Dell

    Cognizant

    Accenture

    See more: Bangalore University Placement

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    Bangalore University Highlights

    ParameterParameter Description
    Established1964
    ExamKCET, KMAT, Karnataka PGCET +3 more
    Courses61 Degrees and 2178 Courses
    AccreditationsNAAC
    Institute TypeState Universities
    ApprovalsUGC, AICTE, Council of Architecture
    GenderCo-ed
    Student count7647
    Faculty count188
    Campus size1100 acres
    Student Diversification (Outside State)
    UG - 3 Year - 27%
    UG - 5 Year - 45%
    UG - 4 Year - 5%
    PG - 2 Year - 36%

    Bangalore University Rankings / Accreditations

    Ranking Publisher NIRF

    300 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    DomainYearScoreRank BandRank
    Engineering2022-NA-201-250-NA-

    Key takeaways from Bangalore University's Ranking Statistics

    • Bangalore University ranks higher than 20 Private colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    200 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    DomainYearScoreRank BandRank
    Overall2021-NA-101-150-NA-
    Overall202041.8-NA-100

    Key takeaways from Bangalore University's Ranking Statistics

    • Bangalore University ranks higher than 20 Private colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    200 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
    Parametric Score Universities
    TLR - Teaching,Learning ang Resources.
    RPC - Research and Professional Practice.
    GO - Graduational Outcomes.
    OI - Outreach and Inclusivity.
    PERCEPTION - Peer Perception.

    Overall Yearly Trend Graph

    46.01
    58.7
    17.38
    74.73
    57.04
    25.32

    Key takeaways from Bangalore University's Ranking Statistics

    • Bangalore University ranks higher than 20 Private colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.

    Accreditations
    Accreditation is a process by which the quality of all the programmes is examined and certified normally by an external body of academics in a college. It validates and certifies the academic processes practiced within an institute are robust and relevant.

    Approvals
    In India, a degree can only be delivered by an approved institution and awarded by an institution authorized to do so by an act of parliament or legislature. Approval of institutions can be in the form of affiliation, autonomy, constituent or even approved institution status accorded by a university
    UGC

    Bangalore University Placements

    Bangalore University is a State University located in the Silicon Valley of India- Bangalore, Karnataka and was established in 1964. The University has established a Centralized Placement Cell at the Canara Bank School of Management Studies, Central College. The Centre will cater to Jnana Bharathi and Central College Campus post-graduate students' pre-placement training and recruitment needs. The Placement Cell of Bangalore University builds relationships with the organizations, and then with the help of organizations, the placement cell provides job opportunities to the students. 

    Given below is the placement procedure followed at Bangalore University- 

    Step 1: The Placement Cell of Bangalore University invites companies to the campus for the recruitment drive. 

    Step 2: After confirmation with the companies, the placement cell will provide important information like job details, etc., with the students. 

    Step 3: Candidates who want to attend a particular interview can register their names and submit their resumes to the placement cell. 

    Step 4: The placement cell will send the resumes to the organization. 

    Step 5: Organizations can make a list of selected students by looking at their resumes. 

    Step 6: On the day of the recruitment drive, a company can select the students as per its respective placement criteria. 

    Step 7: This is the final step wherein the students are informed about their selection by the placement cell.

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    Student Diversification at Bangalore University

    Gender Participation
    Demographic Representation
    Data Source: NIRF 2023

    Courses offered by Bangalore University

    Bangalore University offers both Diploma, UG, PG and Doctorate course degrees in various programs for interested candidates. Their courses include Diploma, BA, BSc, BBA, B. Com, B. Des, BCA, B. Arch, BE/BTech, MA, ME/MTech, MBA, MSc, M. Arch, MCA, M. Ed, PhD. Admissions to these courses are done through merit or entrance exam, depending on the course degree the candidates are applying for.

    The admissions for the year 2020-2021 haven’t been completed yet. However, the tentative dates for 2021-2022 entrance exams have been released by the entrance exam portal.

    BU Selection Process for UG and PG Courses

    BU BA, BSc, BBA, BCA, B. Com, Diploma Admission Process

    Candidates looking to pursue BA/BSc/BBA/BCA/B. Com/Diploma in BU must make sure that they follow the steps given below.

    1.     Fill and submit an application form from BU website.

    2.     Admissions are based on merit.

    3.     List of selected candidates will be displayed merit wise.

    4.     Submit all the required documents.

    5.     If selected, candidates must pay fees.

    BU B. Arch Admission Process

    Candidates who wish to pursue B. Arch in BU must follow the admission steps as given below.

    1.     Fill and submit the admission form.

    2.     Appear for the JEE MAIN entrance exam.

    3.     Meet the qualified score.

    4.     Submit documents.

    5.     Selected candidates must pay fees.

    BU BE/BTech Admission Process

    For BE/BTech admissions, candidates must follow the steps.

    1.     Fill and submit the admission form.

    2.     Appear KCET entrance exam.

    3.     Meet the qualified score.

    4.     Submit documents.

    5.     Selected candidates must pay fees.

    BU ME/MTech, M. Arch Admission Process

    Admissions to ME/MTech/M. Arch in BU are done through the following process.

    1.     Fill and submit the admission form.

    2.     Prepare and appear for the GATE entrance exam.

    3.     Meet the required score or cut-off.

    4.     Submit documents for verification.

    5.     Selected candidates must pay fees.

    BU MA, M. Com, M. Ed, MSc Admission Process

    BU offers admissions to MA, M. Com, MSc, M. Ed through the following process.

    1.     Fill and submit an application form from BU website.

    2.     Admissions are based on merit.

    3.     List of selected candidates will be displayed merit wise.

    4.     Submit all the required documents.

    5.     If selected, candidates must pay fees.

    BU MBA, MCA Admission Process

    For MBA/MCA admissions, candidates should follow the steps as given below.

    1.     Fill and submit an application form from BU website.

    2.     Appear for either one of Karnataka PGCET/KMAT/MAT.

    3.     Meet the required score.

    4.     Submit all the required documents.

    5.     If selected, candidates must pay fees.

    BU Ph.D. Admission Process

    Admissions to PhD will be done in the following process.

    1.     Fill and submit an application form.

    2.     Qualify and appear for the UGC NET.

    3.     Meet the required cut-off or score for admission.

    4.     Submit all the required documents.

    5.     If selected, candidates must pay fees.

    BU Admission

    BU provides various UG and PG courses for candidates to choose from. However, before applying for admissions, they must meet the eligibility criteria set by the university. Admissions to BA, BSc, B. Com, BBA, Diploma, BCA, are based on candidate’s merit, MA, MSc, M. Com, M. Ed through merit, B. Arch through JEE MAIN entrance exam, BE/BTech through KCET entrance exam, ME/MTech, M. Arch through GATE entrance exam, MBA, MCA through Karnataka PGCET/KMAT/MAT, and PhD admissions are done through UGC NET entrance exam. For admissions, candidates are required to keep a vigilant check on the official website of the university and the entrance exam portal for latest updates on admission.

    BU Admission Procedure for Diploma, BA, BSc, B. Com, BBA, BCA Programmes

    BU offers admissions to Diploma in general and education, along with PGDM, BA, B. Com, BCA, BBA, BSc in Fashion and Apparel Design, Composite Home Science, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.

    Course

    Eligibility Criteria

    Diploma

    Must have completed class 12 from a recognized university.

    BA

    Must have completed class 12 with minimum marks of 55% from a recognized university.

    BSc

    Candidates must be from a science background with minimum marks of 55% in class 12.

    B. Com

    Candidates must have scored minimum marks of 55% in class 12 from any course degree.

    BBA

    Candidates should have completed class 12 in any course subject with minimum marks of 50%.

    BCA

    Should have completed class 12 in science stream with minimum marks of 55%.

    BU Diploma, BA, BSc, B. Com, BBA, BCA Admission Through Merit

    BU offers admissions to BA, BSc, BBA, Diploma, B. Com, and BCA through merit of the candidates. The steps for admissions to these courses are given below.

    1.     Fill and submit the application form from BU website.

    2.     Admissions are based on merit.

    3.     List of selected candidates will be displayed merit wise.

    4.     Submit all the required documents for verification.

    5.     If selected, candidates must pay fees.

    Required Documents

    1.     Class 10 and 12 marksheet

    2.     Passport size photo

    3.     Aadhar card/Pan card/Electric bill copy for address proof

    4.     Caste Certificate (if any)

    5.     School/college leaving certificate

    BU Admission Procedure for B. Arch Programme

    BU offers admissions to B. Arch.

    Course

                                                 Eligibility Criteria

    B. Arch

    Must have completed class 12 in science stream with subjects of physics and math, with minimum marks of 55%.

     BU B. Arch Admission Through JEE MAIN

    Admissions to B. Arch in BU are done through JEE MAIN entrance exam. The steps for B. Arch admissions are given below.

    1.     Fill and submit the admission form.

    2.     Appear for the JEE MAIN entrance exam.

    3.     Participate in JoSAA counselling.

    4.     Submit documents for verification.

    5.     Selected candidates will be asked to pay fees.

    Required Documents

    1.     Class 10 and 12 marksheet

    2.     Passport size photo

    3.     Aadhar card/Pan card/Electric bill for address proof

    4.     JEE MAIN Scorecard

    5.     School/college leaving certificate

    BU Admission Procedure for BE/B.Tech. Programme

    BU offers admissions to BE/BTech in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Information Science and Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering (Part-time).

    Course

    Eligibility Criteria

    BE/B.Tech

    Candidates must have completed class 12 with a minimum score of 55% in science stream with subjects of physics, chemistry, and math.

    BU BE/BTech Admission Through KCET

    BU provides admission to BE/BTech through KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test). The process for admission is given below.

    1.     Fill the admission form and submit it.

    2.     Appear for the KCET entrance exam.

    3.     Meet the required cut-off score.

    4.     Submit documents for verification.

    5.     If selected, pay fees.

    Required Documents

    1.     Class 12 and 10 marks sheets

    2.     KCET scorecard

    3.     Aadhar card/Electric bill/Pan card

    4.     College/school leaving certificate

    5.     Passport size photo

    BU Admission Procedure for ME/M.Tech. and M. Arch Programmes

    ME/MTech admissions are offered in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Advanced Material Technology, Bioinformatics, Computer Networking, Computer Science and Engineering, Control and Instrumentation, Earthquake Engineering, Manufacturing Science Engineering, Power Electronics, Software Engineering, Web Technology, Environmental Engineering, Construction Technology, M. Arch in Landscape Architecture, and Construction and Project Management.

    Course

    Eligibility Criteria

    ME/M.Tech

    Candidates must have completed bachelor’s degree in BE/BTech with minimum marks of 55%.

    M. Arch

    Must have scored minimum 55% in B. Arch or BE/BTech.

     BU ME/MTech and M. Arch Admission Through GATE

    ME/MTech and M. Arch admissions are done through the GATE entrance exam. The admission procedure is given below.

    1.     Fill and submit the admission form before the deadline.

    2.     Prepare and appear for the GATE entrance exam.

    3.     Meet the required score for admission.

    4.     Participate in CCMT counselling for final seat allotment.

    5.     Submit documents for verification.

    6.     Selected candidates must pay fees.

    Required Documents

    1.     Bachelor’s degree mark sheet

    2.     College or school leaving certificate

    3.     Aadhar/Pan card/electric bill copies for address proof

    4.     Passport size photo

    5.     GATE score card

    6.     Caste certificate (if any)

    BU Admission Procedure for MA, MSc, M. Com, and M. Ed Programmes

    BU provides admission for MA in Kannada, Economics, English, History, Sociology, Political Science, Hindi, Rural Development and Management, Philosophy, French, Spanish, German, MSc in Microbiology, Life Science, Environmental Science, Applied Geology, Electronic Science, Computer Science, Geography, Electronic Media, Botany, Psychology, Statistics, Chemistry, Zoology, Physics, Mathematics, Biochemistry, M. Com, and M. Ed course degree.

    Course

    Eligibility Criteria

    MA

    Must have completed bachelor’s in BA or other course degree with minimum marks of 55%.

    MSc

    Candidates should have scored minimum 55% in BSc form a recognized university.

    M. Com

    Must have completed a previous course degree in B. Com or related with minimum aggregate marks of 55%.

    M. Ed

    Students need to complete a previous course degree in B. Ed with minimum marks of 55%.

     

    BU MA, M. Com, MSc, and M. Ed Admission Through Merit

    Admissions to MA, MSc, M. Com, and M. Ed are done through merit of the candidate. The admission process for these courses are given below.

    1.     Fill and submit the application form provided in the BU website.

    2.     Admissions are based on merit.

    3.     List of selected candidates will be displayed merit wise.

    4.     Submit all the required documents.

    5.     If selected, candidates must pay fees.

    Required Documents

    1.     Caste certificate (if any)

    2.     Aadhar card/Pan card/Electric bill for address proof

    3.     School/college certificate of leaving

    4.     Passport size photo

    BU Admission Procedure for MBA and MCA Programmes

    BU offers admissions to MBA in general, and MBA in International Business, and MCA course degree.

    Course

    Eligibility Criteria

    MBA

    Must have completed bachelor’s degree in any course discipline with minimum marks of 55%.

    MCA

    Candidates must have scored minimum 55% in bachelor’s degree from BE/BTech/BCA degree.

     BU MBA and MCA Admission Through Karnataka PGCET/KMAT/MAT

    BU provides MBA and MCA Admission on the basis of one of these Karnataka PGCET/KMAT/MAT entrance exam scores. The procedure for admission are given below.

    1.     Fill and submit the form of admission.

    2.     Appear one of Karnataka PGCET/KMAT/MAT entrance exam.

    3.     Meet the score or cut-off requirements.

    4.     Submit all documents for verification.

    5.     If selected, candidates must pay fees.

    Required Documents

    1.     Bachelor’s degree mark sheet

    2.     School/college leaving certificate

    3.     Karnataka PGCET/KMAT/MAT scorecard

    4.     Aadhar card/Pan card for address proof

    5.     Passport size photo

    6.     Caste certificate (if any)

    BU Admission Procedure for Ph.D. Programme

    Admissions to PhD are given in Education, Management, Mechanical Engineering, and Physical Education.

    Course

    Eligibility Criteria

    PhD

    Candidates must have completed master’s degree in the respective course subject they wish to pursue PhD in, and must have scored minimum marks of 60%.

     BU Ph.D. Admission Through UGC NET

    Admissions to PhD in BU are done through UGC NET entrance exam. The steps for PhD admissions are given below.

    1.     Upon meeting the eligibility criteria, fill and submit the application form before the deadline.

    2.     Qualify and appear the UGC NET entrance exam.

    3.     Meet the required cut-off or score for admission.

    4.     Participate in personal interview if required.

    5.     Submit all the required documents.

    6.     If selected, candidates will have to pay fees.

    Required Documents

    1.     Bachelor’s degree mark sheet

    2.     College or school leaving certificate

    3.     Aadhar/Pan card/electric bill copies for address proof

    4.     Passport size photo

    5.     Caste certificate (if any)

    6.     UGC NET Scorecard

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    Bangalore University Scholarship

    Bangalore University was established in the year 1964 and is in the Garden City of India, Bangalore, Karnataka. The University of Bangalore is authorized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is accredited by the NAAC with Grade ‘A’. The university is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and is ranked 68 for University by NIRF 2020. 

    Bangalore University is structured into six faculties, namely Arts, Science, Commerce & Management, Education, Law, and Engineering. It also has four university colleges, 684 affiliated colleges, and several other centers and directorates of higher learning and research under its purview. Depending on different factors, Bangalore University gives its students different scholarships. Given below are the details of the scholarships that students pursuing different courses at the university can avail- 

    *NOTE:

    • Only one scholarship or financial aid can be available to a student at a time.

    • Students who use a free (non-paying) university hostel are not entitled to obtain a scholarship from the university or government for any other free ship.

    Scholarship

    Eligibility

    Government of India Post-Matric Scholarships

    Only Karnataka students belonging to the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) whose parent’s annual income is less than or equal to INR 2,50,000.

    Minorities Scholarship

    The candidates belonging to minorities (i.e., Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Sikhs, Anglo-Indians, Jains, etc.,) whose Parents’ Annual Income is less than INR 44,500 are eligible to apply for Encouragement Fund/ Fees reimbursement from Minorities Welfare Department (MWD) as per the norms of MWD.

    Special Scholarships

    Special Scholarships for Children of Government Employees/University Employees who die in harness, administered by the Director of Collegiate Education or the University as the case may be.

    Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship

    Single Girl Child who happens to be the only child or girl who is a twin daughter in the family is eligible to apply only through online mode.

    Honorable Vice Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship

    The scholarship is for meritorious students (1st to 5th Rank) who come under the Below Poverty Line as defined by the Government of Karnataka. For each department of Bangalore University, the grant amounts to INR 500 per month for 10 months per year.

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    Bangalore University Admission

    Bangalore University offers both Diploma, UG, PG and Doctorate course degrees in various programs for interested candidates. Their courses include Diploma, BA, BSc, BBA, B. Com, B. Des, BCA, B. Arch, BE/BTech, MA, ME/MTech, MBA, MSc, M. Arch, MCA, M. Ed, PhD. Admissions to these courses are done through merit or entrance exam, depending on the course degree the candidates are applying for.

    The admissions for the year 2020-2021 haven’t been completed yet. However, the tentative dates for 2021-2022 entrance exams have been released by the entrance exam portal.

    BU Selection Process for UG and PG Courses

    BU BA, BSc, BBA, BCA, B. Com, Diploma Admission Process

    Candidates looking to pursue BA/BSc/BBA/BCA/B. Com/Diploma in BU must make sure that they follow the steps given below.

    1.     Fill and submit an application form from BU website.

    2.     Admissions are based on merit.

    3.     List of selected candidates will be displayed merit wise.

    4.     Submit all the required documents.

    5.     If selected, candidates must pay fees.

    BU B. Arch Admission Process

    Candidates who wish to pursue B. Arch in BU must follow the admission steps as given below.

    1.     Fill and submit the admission form.

    2.     Appear for the JEE MAIN entrance exam.

    3.     Meet the qualified score.

    4.     Submit documents.

    5.     Selected candidates must pay fees.

    BU BE/BTech Admission Process

    For BE/BTech admissions, candidates must follow the steps.

    1.     Fill and submit the admission form.

    2.     Appear KCET entrance exam.

    3.     Meet the qualified score.

    4.     Submit documents.

    5.     Selected candidates must pay fees.

    BU ME/MTech, M. Arch Admission Process

    Admissions to ME/MTech/M. Arch in BU are done through the following process.

    1.     Fill and submit the admission form.

    2.     Prepare and appear for the GATE entrance exam.

    3.     Meet the required score or cut-off.

    4.     Submit documents for verification.

    5.     Selected candidates must pay fees.

    BU MA, M. Com, M. Ed, MSc Admission Process

    BU offers admissions to MA, M. Com, MSc, M. Ed through the following process.

    1.     Fill and submit an application form from BU website.

    2.     Admissions are based on merit.

    3.     List of selected candidates will be displayed merit wise.

    4.     Submit all the required documents.

    5.     If selected, candidates must pay fees.

    BU MBA, MCA Admission Process

    For MBA/MCA admissions, candidates should follow the steps as given below.

    1.     Fill and submit an application form from BU website.

    2.     Appear for either one of Karnataka PGCET/KMAT/MAT.

    3.     Meet the required score.

    4.     Submit all the required documents.

    5.     If selected, candidates must pay fees.

    BU Ph.D. Admission Process

    Admissions to PhD will be done in the following process.

    1.     Fill and submit an application form.

    2.     Qualify and appear for the UGC NET.

    3.     Meet the required cut-off or score for admission.

    4.     Submit all the required documents.

    5.     If selected, candidates must pay fees.

    BU Admission

    BU provides various UG and PG courses for candidates to choose from. However, before applying for admissions, they must meet the eligibility criteria set by the university. Admissions to BA, BSc, B. Com, BBA, Diploma, BCA, are based on candidate’s merit, MA, MSc, M. Com, M. Ed through merit, B. Arch through JEE MAIN entrance exam, BE/BTech through KCET entrance exam, ME/MTech, M. Arch through GATE entrance exam, MBA, MCA through Karnataka PGCET/KMAT/MAT, and PhD admissions are done through UGC NET entrance exam. For admissions, candidates are required to keep a vigilant check on the official website of the university and the entrance exam portal for latest updates on admission.

    BU Admission Procedure for Diploma, BA, BSc, B. Com, BBA, BCA Programmes

    BU offers admissions to Diploma in general and education, along with PGDM, BA, B. Com, BCA, BBA, BSc in Fashion and Apparel Design, Composite Home Science, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.

    Course

    Eligibility Criteria

    Diploma

    Must have completed class 12 from a recognized university.

    BA

    Must have completed class 12 with minimum marks of 55% from a recognized university.

    BSc

    Candidates must be from a science background with minimum marks of 55% in class 12.

    B. Com

    Candidates must have scored minimum marks of 55% in class 12 from any course degree.

    BBA

    Candidates should have completed class 12 in any course subject with minimum marks of 50%.

    BCA

    Should have completed class 12 in science stream with minimum marks of 55%.

    BU Diploma, BA, BSc, B. Com, BBA, BCA Admission Through Merit

    BU offers admissions to BA, BSc, BBA, Diploma, B. Com, and BCA through merit of the candidates. The steps for admissions to these courses are given below.

    1.     Fill and submit the application form from BU website.

    2.     Admissions are based on merit.

    3.     List of selected candidates will be displayed merit wise.

    4.     Submit all the required documents for verification.

    5.     If selected, candidates must pay fees.

    Required Documents

    1.     Class 10 and 12 marksheet

    2.     Passport size photo

    3.     Aadhar card/Pan card/Electric bill copy for address proof

    4.     Caste Certificate (if any)

    5.     School/college leaving certificate

    BU Admission Procedure for B. Arch Programme

    BU offers admissions to B. Arch.

    Course

                                                 Eligibility Criteria

    B. Arch

    Must have completed class 12 in science stream with subjects of physics and math, with minimum marks of 55%.

     BU B. Arch Admission Through JEE MAIN

    Admissions to B. Arch in BU are done through JEE MAIN entrance exam. The steps for B. Arch admissions are given below.

    1.     Fill and submit the admission form.

    2.     Appear for the JEE MAIN entrance exam.

    3.     Participate in JoSAA counselling.

    4.     Submit documents for verification.

    5.     Selected candidates will be asked to pay fees.

    Required Documents

    1.     Class 10 and 12 marksheet

    2.     Passport size photo

    3.     Aadhar card/Pan card/Electric bill for address proof

    4.     JEE MAIN Scorecard

    5.     School/college leaving certificate

    BU Admission Procedure for BE/B.Tech. Programme

    BU offers admissions to BE/BTech in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Information Science and Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering (Part-time).

    Course

    Eligibility Criteria

    BE/B.Tech

    Candidates must have completed class 12 with a minimum score of 55% in science stream with subjects of physics, chemistry, and math.

    BU BE/BTech Admission Through KCET

    BU provides admission to BE/BTech through KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test). The process for admission is given below.

    1.     Fill the admission form and submit it.

    2.     Appear for the KCET entrance exam.

    3.     Meet the required cut-off score.

    4.     Submit documents for verification.

    5.     If selected, pay fees.

    Required Documents

    1.     Class 12 and 10 marks sheets

    2.     KCET scorecard

    3.     Aadhar card/Electric bill/Pan card

    4.     College/school leaving certificate

    5.     Passport size photo

    BU Admission Procedure for ME/M.Tech. and M. Arch Programmes

    ME/MTech admissions are offered in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Advanced Material Technology, Bioinformatics, Computer Networking, Computer Science and Engineering, Control and Instrumentation, Earthquake Engineering, Manufacturing Science Engineering, Power Electronics, Software Engineering, Web Technology, Environmental Engineering, Construction Technology, M. Arch in Landscape Architecture, and Construction and Project Management.

    Course

    Eligibility Criteria

    ME/M.Tech

    Candidates must have completed bachelor’s degree in BE/BTech with minimum marks of 55%.

    M. Arch

    Must have scored minimum 55% in B. Arch or BE/BTech.

     BU ME/MTech and M. Arch Admission Through GATE

    ME/MTech and M. Arch admissions are done through the GATE entrance exam. The admission procedure is given below.

    1.     Fill and submit the admission form before the deadline.

    2.     Prepare and appear for the GATE entrance exam.

    3.     Meet the required score for admission.

    4.     Participate in CCMT counselling for final seat allotment.

    5.     Submit documents for verification.

    6.     Selected candidates must pay fees.

    Required Documents

    1.     Bachelor’s degree mark sheet

    2.     College or school leaving certificate

    3.     Aadhar/Pan card/electric bill copies for address proof

    4.     Passport size photo

    5.     GATE score card

    6.     Caste certificate (if any)

    BU Admission Procedure for MA, MSc, M. Com, and M. Ed Programmes

    BU provides admission for MA in Kannada, Economics, English, History, Sociology, Political Science, Hindi, Rural Development and Management, Philosophy, French, Spanish, German, MSc in Microbiology, Life Science, Environmental Science, Applied Geology, Electronic Science, Computer Science, Geography, Electronic Media, Botany, Psychology, Statistics, Chemistry, Zoology, Physics, Mathematics, Biochemistry, M. Com, and M. Ed course degree.

    Course

    Eligibility Criteria

    MA

    Must have completed bachelor’s in BA or other course degree with minimum marks of 55%.

    MSc

    Candidates should have scored minimum 55% in BSc form a recognized university.

    M. Com

    Must have completed a previous course degree in B. Com or related with minimum aggregate marks of 55%.

    M. Ed

    Students need to complete a previous course degree in B. Ed with minimum marks of 55%.

     

    BU MA, M. Com, MSc, and M. Ed Admission Through Merit

    Admissions to MA, MSc, M. Com, and M. Ed are done through merit of the candidate. The admission process for these courses are given below.

    1.     Fill and submit the application form provided in the BU website.

    2.     Admissions are based on merit.

    3.     List of selected candidates will be displayed merit wise.

    4.     Submit all the required documents.

    5.     If selected, candidates must pay fees.

    Required Documents

    1.     Caste certificate (if any)

    2.     Aadhar card/Pan card/Electric bill for address proof

    3.     School/college certificate of leaving

    4.     Passport size photo

    BU Admission Procedure for MBA and MCA Programmes

    BU offers admissions to MBA in general, and MBA in International Business, and MCA course degree.

    Course

    Eligibility Criteria

    MBA

    Must have completed bachelor’s degree in any course discipline with minimum marks of 55%.

    MCA

    Candidates must have scored minimum 55% in bachelor’s degree from BE/BTech/BCA degree.

     BU MBA and MCA Admission Through Karnataka PGCET/KMAT/MAT

    BU provides MBA and MCA Admission on the basis of one of these Karnataka PGCET/KMAT/MAT entrance exam scores. The procedure for admission are given below.

    1.     Fill and submit the form of admission.

    2.     Appear one of Karnataka PGCET/KMAT/MAT entrance exam.

    3.     Meet the score or cut-off requirements.

    4.     Submit all documents for verification.

    5.     If selected, candidates must pay fees.

    Required Documents

    1.     Bachelor’s degree mark sheet

    2.     School/college leaving certificate

    3.     Karnataka PGCET/KMAT/MAT scorecard

    4.     Aadhar card/Pan card for address proof

    5.     Passport size photo

    6.     Caste certificate (if any)

    BU Admission Procedure for Ph.D. Programme

    Admissions to PhD are given in Education, Management, Mechanical Engineering, and Physical Education.

    Course

    Eligibility Criteria

    PhD

    Candidates must have completed master’s degree in the respective course subject they wish to pursue PhD in, and must have scored minimum marks of 60%.

     BU Ph.D. Admission Through UGC NET

    Admissions to PhD in BU are done through UGC NET entrance exam. The steps for PhD admissions are given below.

    1.     Upon meeting the eligibility criteria, fill and submit the application form before the deadline.

    2.     Qualify and appear the UGC NET entrance exam.

    3.     Meet the required cut-off or score for admission.

    4.     Participate in personal interview if required.

    5.     Submit all the required documents.

    6.     If selected, candidates will have to pay fees.

    Required Documents

    1.     Bachelor’s degree mark sheet

    2.     College or school leaving certificate

    3.     Aadhar/Pan card/electric bill copies for address proof

    4.     Passport size photo

    5.     Caste certificate (if any)

    6.     UGC NET Scorecard

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    Bangalore University Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    1: What are the facilities offered in BU?

    BU offers hostel, cafeteria, health center, and much more.

    2: What is the latest NIRF ranking of BU?

    BU ranked 69th for University by NIRF 2021.

    3: Is BU accredited?

    BU is accredited NAAC A grade.

    4: What are the accepted entrance exams in BU?

    CET, GATE, UGC NET, Karnataka state level counselling, university entrance exam are required for admissions in BU.

    5: What are the courses offered in BU?

    BU offers diploma, BA, BSc, BCH, BBA, BE/BTech, MA, MSc, ME/MTech, M. Ed, M. Com, B. Ed, B.LLB, M. LLB, PhD, and much more certificate courses to interested candidates.

    6: Is BU recognized?

    BU is recognized by UGC.

    7: Where is BU located?

    BU is located in Mysore Rd, Jnana Bharathi, Bengaluru, Karnataka.

    8: What is the full form of BU?

    BU refers to Bangalore University.

    9: How many colleges are affiliated under BU?

    Around 721 colleges are affiliated under BU.

    10: When was BU established?

    BU was established in 1964.

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