The Karnataka government announced the trifurcation of the former Bangalore University in 2015, creating Bengaluru North University. BNU Karnataka is situated in the Karnataka city of Tamaka, at the Sri Devaraj Urs extension.
Full-time postgraduate programs in Arts, Science, Commerce, and Education are available at BNU Karnataka, which is affiliated with UGC.
Highlight about university
Established in | 2015 |
Approved by | AICTE |
Affiliated to | UGC, NAAC and NCTE |
Courses offered | PG courses |
Application mode | Online and offline |
Counselling | University level |
Scholarship provided | yes |
MA and MSW Admission
Applicants may apply if they have received 50% of their points in the related topic and 40% of their total points in all courses at the bachelor's degree level. The table below shows the intake for the five specialties available in the MA program and the one in the MSW course.
Course | Subjects | Seats | Eligibility | Selection criteria |
MA | Economics Journalism and Mass communication Political science English Kennada | 42 24 34 26 52 | Candidates who have 40% marks in qualifying exams | Merit based |
MMSW | Social work | 36 | Candidates who have 40% marks in qualifying exams | Merit based |
BNU MSc and M.Lib. Admission
The M.Sc. course offers four specialties, whereas the M.Lib.I.Sc. course offers one. Applicants may apply if they have received 50% of their points in the related topic and 40% of their total points in all courses at the bachelor's degree level.
Course | Subject | Seats | Eligibility | Selection criteria |
MSc | Botany Mathematics Computer science Physics | 24 24 24 24 | 45-50% in Botany and Applied Botany Graduation in Mathematics Graduation with computer science Graduate with relevant subject | Based on marks in qualifying exams |
M.Lib. | Library and Information science | 24 | Graduate with relevant subject | Based on marks in qualifying exams |
MCom Admission
Candidates who have done their graduation from BCom can apply for this course. Following details are provided regarding to get admission in this course.
Eligibility criteria MCom
Selection criteria
BNU M.Ed Admission
Institute has MEd program of 2 years. Candidates who have done BEd can apply for this course. Details are provided regarding this course.
MEd eligibility criteria
Selection criteria
Admission through the the counseling process, which will be determined by academic merit and degree.
Procedure to apply to get Admission in BNU university
Those who want to enroll at BNU Karnataka must complete the admissions application. On designated dates, the application form will be available. Fill out the application form in accordance with the different application procedures.
How to apply:
Documents required
Scholarship in BNU university
Students who fall below the poverty line can apply for scholarships at Bengaluru North University, but they must present proof of their income. The Karnataka government is offering the scholarship. According to university policies, candidates from reserved groups are also eligible for scholarship and/or fee reduction.