Kannada University

Kannada University, Hampi

Kannada University, often called Hampi University, was established in 1991 in Hampi, Karnataka. The University provides UG, PG, PG diploma, integrated, and doctoral programs in various subjects. These include the MA, Ph.D., Integrated courses (Kannada Literature and Folklore), Diploma in Sculpture, Diploma in Music (Sangeetha), BA (Sangeetha), and Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA). Admission to UG degrees is based on qualifying exam results, whilst PG courses need an entrance exam. Admission applications must be submitted offline.

Highlights of University

Courses at University

The college provides MA, Ph.D., Integrated courses (Kannada Literature and Folklore), Diploma in Sculpture, Diploma in Music (Sangeetha), BA (Sangeetha), and Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), among others. The details of the popular courses are listed below.

 Admissions at University

Admissions to the UG courses are based on merit in the qualifying exam. Admissions to the Ph.D courses and the Integrated courses are on the basis of an entrance exam conducted by the university. Candidates will be selected on the basis of rank in the entrance test. 

A merit list will be published in both cases. Selected candidates will be called for a personal interview. After that, admission will be given to the candidates.

Steps to Apply:

• Candidates must pay an affordable fees to collect the admission form and prospectus.
• The completed form should be submitted along with the appropriate documents on the date established for admission by the university.
• The forms will be properly inspected, and the applicants with the highest marks will be shortlisted.
• The shortlisted students must take an admission exam conducted by the university itself.
  Candidates who pass the entrance test will be allowed into the university.
• Depending on seat availability, the process will be repeated.

Documents Required

• Passing Certificate of the respective qualifying exam
• Birth Certificate
• Identity Proof
• Residential Proof
• Passport Size Photographs
• Character Certificate from the former institution
• Leaving Certificate from the former institution

Facilities at University

Hostels: Students can stay in the university's hostel. The hostel rooms are big and well-equipped with everything students need. There are separate hostels for boys and girls on either side of the institution. The girls' hostel can only accommodate 200 students, whilst the boys' hostel can house 500.
Gym Center: The university also offers gym facilities. There are 2 different gymkhana rooms for boys and girls.
Banking and Postal Services: The university campus offers an ATM and post office facilities. Students find it helpful to have constant access to these facilities.

Sports: The university has facilities for cricket, volleyball, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, carrom, and chess. Students also have the ability to represent the university in various intercollegiate and higher-level athletic tournaments.
Library: The university library is quite large and contains many books and references for students' use. The collection contains 2,17,320 books, 1,433 rare books, 169 electronic books, 2,371 bound volumes, 6 Kannada periodicals, and 22 English journals. 

Faculty at University

The faculty at this university is excellent and helpful. The lecturers are really competent, professional, and knowledgable. They have the required skills to join the university. The majority of the academics hold Ph.D. degrees and graduated from top colleges and universities.

• There are 61 teaching faculty members and 4 faculties.
• 60 members hold Ph.D. degrees. 

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