KANNADA UNIVERSITY ADMISSION 2020

University Name Kannada University

Type of University State University (Karnataka)
Affiliated with University Grants Commission (UGC)
Address Vidyaranya, Hospet, Bellary, Hampi, Karnataka- 583278
(English) http://kannadauniversity.org/english/
Official Website
(Kannada) http://www.kannadauniversity.org/kannada/
(08394) 241337, 241334, 241335
Helpline Number
Timings: Monday to Saturday (10:00 AM- 05:30 PM)
Email kannadauniversity@gmail.com
Courses Offered Diploma, Graduation, Post-Graduation, Integrated, PhD & M.Phil.
Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. S.C. Ramesh
Application Mode Online
Admission Process Entrance/ Merit Based
http://kannadauniversity.org/english/adhayayananga-
Admission Notification
admission/#notification

Overview
Kannada University, located in Hampi, Karnataka, was established by the Karnataka
government through the Kannada University Act, 1991 exclusively to disseminate
knowledge in the Kannada language and spread culture, traditions, and literature of
Karnataka.
Kannada University is a research-based University to spread Kannada language and state
history, archaeology, folklore, tribal, development, music and culture. It is divided into 19
departments and offers regular programmes- UG, PG, Integrated and Doctoral level courses
in various specializations. KU believes in comprehensive learning and has evolved many
programmes to spread knowledge through distance education to help those who have
monetary constraints, family issues or job commitments and thus cannot join a regular
course to study.
The popular specializations offered by the college include Hindustani Classical Vocal,
Kannada Literature and Language, Journalism and Women’s Studies. It is a residential
university and covers an area of 680 acres popularly named as ‘Vidyaranya’. It is home to a
rare species of medicinal creepers, fruit-bearing vine, peacocks and rabbits.
 Kannada University Admissions 2020
Graduate and Post Graduate Courses
For admission to the Graduation and Postgraduation programmes university
conducts entrance tests to evaluate prospective candidates. Eligible students are
selected based on scores and ranking obtained.
KU offers a bachelor in Hindustani Classical Vocal, Painting and Sculpture for 3 years.
Undergraduate (UG) Programme
Course Name Specialization Duration Eligibility Criteria
2 years of P.U.C. or diploma in
Bachelor of Music Hindustani Classical Vocal 3 years
music
2 years of P.U.C. or diploma in
Painting 3 years
Bachelor of Visual painting
Arts 2 years of P.U.C. or diploma in
Sculpture 3 years
Sculpture

Kannada University offers masters in music, visual arts and journalism for 2 years.

List of Postgraduate (PG) Programme

Course Name Specialization Duration Eligibility Criteria
Masters of Visual 3 years of B.F.A/ B.V.A degree
- 2 years
Arts (MVA) from a recognized university
Master of Music BM or any equivalent degree
Hindustani Classical Vocal 2 years
(MM) from a recognized university
Master of Arts Journalism & Mass 3 years of degree from a
2 years
(MA) Communication recognized university

KU additionally offers an Integrated programme at the Postgraduate level for 5

years, interested candidates can apply online and appear for an entrance test
conducted by the university.
List of Integrated MA- Ph.D Programme
Course Name Specialization Duration Eligibility Criteria
Kannada Literature 5 years 3 years of degree from a
Rural Development 5 years recognized university
Integrated
MA & Ph.D Women’s Studies 5 years 3 years of degree in concerned
History & Archaeology 5 years subjects from a recognized
Sociology 5 years university

Doctoral Courses
Kannada University offers M.Phil. and Ph.D. programme at the doctoral level to
research students. They can specialize in different fields like Kannada Literature,
Manuscriptology and Ancient Studies, Anthropology and Sciences, Tribal and Folklore
Studies, etc.
To be eligible for admission to the M.Phil. and Ph.D. programme, applicants must
have a postgraduation degree of 2 years with atleast 55% marks and appear for an
Entrance Test conducted by the university. Selected candidates are called for a
personal interview round and then shortlisted candidates are offered admission.
List of Advanced Postgraduate courses
Course Name Specialization Duration Eligibility Criteria
Kannada Literature Studies 1 year
Kannada Language Studies 1 year
Dravidian Culture Studies 1 year
Manuscriptology 1 year
Translation Studies 1 year
Women’s Studies 1 year
Atleast 55% marks in 2
Master in Folklore Studies 1 year years of postgraduation
Philosophy
Ancient History & Archaeology 1 year from any UGC recognized
(M.Phil.)
university
Epigraphy 1 year
Development Studies 1 year
History 1 year
Tribal Studies 1 year
Anthropology 1 year
Visual Arts 1 year

List of Ph.D Programme

Course Name Specialization Duration Eligibility Criteria
Doctorate of Kannada Literature Studies 6 years Atleast 55% marks in 2
Philosophy Dravidian Culture Studies 6 years years of postgraduation
(Ph.D) from any UGC
Kannada Language Studies 6 years
recognized university
Translation Studies 6 years
Manuscriptology 6 years
 Women Studies 6 years
Music & Dance 6 years
Visual Arts 6 years
Folklore Studies 6 years
History 6 years
Epigraphy 6 years
Tribal Studies 6 years
Development Studies 6 years
Anthropology 6 years

Diploma Programme
KU also offers the Diploma Programme to extend the knowledge of students and
researchers. Candidates will be selected and offered admission after an entrance test
and personal interview as per UGC norms.
List of Diploma Programme
Course Name Specialization Duration Eligibility Criteria
Kannada Language Studies 1 year
Journalism 1 year
Translation 1 year
Post Graduate 3 years of degree
Epigraphy 1 year
Diploma from a recognized
(PGD) Anthropology 1 year university

1 year
Manuscriptology

Important Links
Syllabus http://kannadauniversity.org/english/adhayayananga-
introduction/#1564744121383-706df9da-c73c
Entrance Form http://kannadauniversity.org/english/wp-
content/uploads/2019/pdf/adhayayananga/ug-program/Enterence
%20Application.pdf
Admission Form http://kannadauniversity.org/english/wp-
 content/uploads/2019/pdf/adhayayananga/ug-program/addmision
%20application.pdf
Detailed Fee Structure http://kannadauniversity.org/english/wp-
content/uploads/2019/pdf/adhayayananga/pg-program/Fees.pdf

D. Lit. Programme
KU offers a unique programme to candidates who have precise knowledge of the related field even
if they do not have a formal education degree. Candidates should have accurate knowledge that
should have contributed to the specific field.
Eligible candidates must submit a proposal with official records and reports to prove their
excellence in related fields.

Course Name Duration Eligibility Criteria Department

2 years The admission to D. Lit. course will be Faculty of Language
Doctor of 2 years provided by the university to those who Faculty of Social Sciences
Literature have special knowledge on related
(D.Lit.) 2 years particular field even if they do not hold Faculty of Fine Arts
2 years formal education degree Faculty of Science
For Further http://kannadauniversity.org/english/wp-
Information content/uploads/2019/pdf/adhayayananga/doctor-admission/D.Lit.%20Rules.pdf