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 Id 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 with an objective to spread
Kannada language and state’s 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 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 which is names as ‘Vidyaranya’. It is
home to a rare species of medicinal creepers, fruit bearing vine, peacocks and rabbits.
Kannada University Admissions 2020
For admission to the Graduation and Postgraduation programmes university conducts
entrance test to evaluate prospective candidates. Eligible students are selected on the
basis of scores and ranking obtained.
KU offers bachelor in music and visual arts for a duration of 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 a duration
of 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

Kannada University additionally offers Integrated programme at the Post graduate

level for a duration of 5 years, candidates interested 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
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. Shortlisted candidates are called for a
personal interview round and then

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

List of Diploma Programme

Course Name Specialization Duration Eligibility Criteria
Kannada Language Studies 1 year
Journalism 1 year
Translation 1 year
Post Graduate
Epigraphy 1 year 3 years of degree from
Diploma
Anthropology 1 year a recognized university
(PGD)

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
Fees Structure http://kannadauniversity.org/english/wp-
content/uploads/2019/pdf/adhayayananga/pg-program/Fees.pdf

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

http://kannadauniversity.org/english/wp-content/uploads/2019/pdf/adhayayananga/doctor-
admission/D.Lit.%20Rules.pdf