Tumkur University

Tumkur University, Tumkur

Tumkur University, established in 2004, is a well-known state university in Karnataka. It is part of University and was established to educate students from the Tumkur district. The University is Deemed to be a 'B' grade University by the NAAC.

The University includes 24 PG and 19 UG departments with 2 constituent colleges and 94 affiliated institutions. The university also provides PG Diploma and Ph.D. courses. Admission to all programs is based on merit.For admission to PG and Ph.D. courses, entrance exams and an interview are required. The University also accepts GATE, JRF, and SLET scores for Ph.D. admissions.

Highlights of University

Courses at University

The University offers UG, PG and Doctorate Courses in various Specializations. Under UG Courses, BA, B.Com., B.Sc., BCA, BBM, B.Ed., BSW, BFA, B.P. Ed. Courses are offered. MA, M.Com., M.Sc., MCA, MBA, MSW, MVA, and PGD Courses are available under the PG category. Doctorate courses include Ph.D. programs. The key details of all courses are summarized below

Admissions Guidelines at University

Selection criteria:

• Undergraduate courses:   For entrance to these courses, an applicant must have 50% in 12th grade. Selection would be based on the merit list. Candidates who have been shortlisted based on 12th grade grades are invited to the university for document verification.
• Post-Graduate Courses:   Candidates seeking admission to PG programs must have a degree in the relevant subject with minimum 50%. For admission to PG studies, the candidate must first take a written test conducted by the university. The PGCET Entrance Exam is held for MBA and MCA courses. The university conducts exams for different courses. Shortlisted candidates are invited for personal interview. The admittance is dependent on the candidate's overall performance.
• Doctorate Courses:   Admission to the Doctoral Degree is based on a written test and a personal interview conducted by the university. Candidates for a doctorate at the University must have PG Degree with 55% marks in the relevant subject.The university also accepts GATE/JRF/SLET score for Ph.D. admissions.

Steps to Apply:

Availability of Application form: Application forms for UG courses can be received by submitting an envelope to the University's Registrar through post. Application forms for PG courses, with the exception of MBA and MCA, can also be received by mailing an envelope to the University's Registrar. The application forms for MBA and MCA will be accessible on the university's official website.

Submit the application form: The filled-out UG Course Application Form, along with the required documents and application fees, shall be forwarded to Tumkur University's UG Department. Forms for PG courses other than MBA and MCA should be forwarded to the Chairperson of the Concerned PG Department at University. For MBA and MCA, Application form should be forwarded to Nodal Officer-Consortium for PGCET 2020, Rani Channamma University Vidya Sangam, PBNH - 4, Belagavi.

Application fees: INR 250 (INR 125 for SC/ST) for UG courses, INR 800 (INR 400 for SC/ST) for MBA/MCA, and INR 350 for PG courses other than MBA/MCA to be given to University's Finance Officer.

Documents Required

• 10th and 12th Marksheets
• 10th and 12th Certificates
• Graduation Marksheet, 
• Aadhar Card
• Passport Size Photographs
• Marksheet of all semesters of the Qualifying Exam,
• Provisional Certificate of Qualifying Degree,
• Transfer Certificate

Facilities at University

Library:  The University's library houses a large collection of books. The university possesses around 41397 books and 36 periodicals, with an additional 7900+ e-journals.
Network Operation Centre: It offers network operation centers. The university campus contains 420 LAN terminals and 10 Wi-Fi devices. The university's current network is decentralized and uses various routers and firewalls.
Remote Sensing Centre:   The institution plans to develop a remote sensing centre on campus in conjunction with ISRO. The university has cooperated with the Indian Space Research Organization to create a remote sensing center on campus. With the introduction of GIS and remote sensing, Centre University has entered the elite group of institutions boasting facilities.

Automated Weather Station:  The automated weather station is the most recent kind in the state. It was established in 2010 as a project of ISRO. It is an agricultural-friendly venture that also addresses research and education needs.
Publications:  Lokajnana is a quarterly journal that offers research papers in original and translated languages.
Hostel:  The college also offers on-campus residential accommodations for students.

Faculty at University

University students are trained by research scholars with advanced education and knowledge. The following are the faculty details:

• Chancellor:VajubhaiVala
• Vice-Chancellor: Professor Y.S. Siddegowda
• Total Faculty: 132