Kuvempu University (KU), established on January 29, 1987, in Shankaraghatta, Shimoga, Karnataka, is a public state university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under sections 2(f) and 12(b) and accredited with an A grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Named after the renowned Kannada writer Shri Kuvempu, KU is ranked 73rd in the University category by NIRF 2019, 101–150 overall by NIRF 2024, and 94th by QS India University Rankings 2020. Spread across a 230-acre campus near the Bhadra Reservoir, KU is affiliated with 93 colleges (30 government, 60 private) in Shimoga and Chikkamagaluru districts and offers 411 courses across 14 streams, including Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Education, and more. The Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) provides 26 courses, including B.A., B.Com, M.A., and MBA. Popular courses include MBA, M.Sc, B.P.Ed, and MCA. Kuvempu University MBA fees for 2 years range from INR 24,390–1,00,000. All details about courses and fee structure of Kuvempu University are given below:
The table below lists Kuvempu University fees for select courses along with their eligibility criteria, based on available data:
Course Name | Total Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
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B.A. | INR 7,200–36,000 | 10+2 with 40% (35% for SC/ST/CAT-I) in any stream, merit-based via CBSE 12th/Karnataka 2nd PUC |
B.Sc | INR 7,200–36,000 | 10+2 with 40% (35% for SC/ST/CAT-I) in PCM/PCB, merit-based via CBSE 12th/Karnataka 2nd PUC |
B.Com | INR 7,200–63,250 | 10+2 with 40% (35% for SC/ST/CAT-I) in Commerce/Mathematics, merit-based via CBSE 12th/Karnataka 2nd PUC |
BBA | INR 7,200–36,000 | 10+2 with 40% (35% for SC/ST/CAT-I) in any stream, merit-based via CBSE 12th/Karnataka 2nd PUC |
B.P.Ed | INR 15,500–59,600 | Bachelor’s degree with 45% (40% for SC/ST/CAT-I) or participation in sports, valid KU entrance test score |
M.A. (English/Economics) | INR 12,613–57,057 | Bachelor’s degree with 45% (40% for SC/ST/CAT-I) in any discipline, valid KU entrance test or CUET-PG score |
M.Sc (Chemistry) | INR 12,950–80,080 | B.Sc in relevant subject with 50% (45% for SC/ST/CAT-I), valid KU entrance test or CUET-PG score |
M.Sc (Biotechnology) | INR 12,950–80,080 | B.Sc in relevant subject with 50% (45% for SC/ST/CAT-I), valid KU entrance test or CUET-PG score |
MBA (Finance/Marketing/HR) | INR 24,390–1,00,000 | Bachelor’s degree with 45% (40% for SC/ST/CAT-I), valid Karnataka PGCET, CMAT, or KU entrance test score |
MCA | INR 48,000–64,200 | BCA/B.Sc (IT/CS) or Bachelor’s degree with 45% (40% for SC/ST/CAT-I) and Mathematics at 10+2 or UG level, valid Karnataka PGCET or KU entrance test score |
M.Com | INR 16,800–33,268 | B.Com/BBA/BBM with 45% (40% for SC/ST/CAT-I), valid KU entrance test or CUET-PG score |
M.Ed | INR 12,613–57,057 | B.Ed with 50% (45% for SC/ST/CAT-I), valid KU entrance test or CUET-PG score |
Ph.D (Commerce) | INR 54,500 | Master’s degree with 55% (50% for SC/ST/CAT-I), valid KU entrance test, UGC NET, JRF, SLET, or FIP score, followed by interview |
PG Diploma in Industrial Safety | INR 10,000–15,000 | Bachelor’s degree with 45% (40% for SC/ST/CAT-I), merit-based |
Hostel and mess charges at Kuvempu University are given in the table below, based on available information:
Particulars | Single Room | Double Sharing | Triple Sharing |
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Hostel Charges | INR 12,220 (per year) | INR 10,220 (per year) | INR 10,220 (per year) |
Mess Charges | INR 24,000 (approx. per year, INR 2,000/month) | INR 24,000 (approx. per year, INR 2,000/month) | INR 24,000 (approx. per year, INR 2,000/month) |
Other Charges | Refundable security deposit (INR 3,000), Electricity & maintenance (INR 1,000/year), Establishment fee (INR 500/year) | Refundable security deposit (INR 3,000), Electricity & maintenance (INR 1,000/year), Establishment fee (INR 500/year) | Refundable security deposit (INR 3,000), Electricity & maintenance (INR 1,000/year), Establishment fee (INR 500/year) |
Total Fees | INR 40,720 (approx. per year) | INR 38,720 (approx. per year) | INR 38,720 (approx. per year) |
Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | ₹48,780 | Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university, Minimum aggregate of 50%, Valid score in any national-level management entrance examination, Professional degrees like CA, ICWA, or CS, Minimum of two years of work experience in a managerial or supervisory role |
M.Sc. (Master of Science) | ₹20,600 - 1,15,999 | Undergraduate degree in a relevant field, Minimum aggregate score (varies by discipline), Appeared for relevant entrance examination |
M.A. (Master of Arts) | ₹24,200 - 76,850 | Bachelor's degree in the relevant field, Minimum aggregate score of 50% in undergraduate studies, Relaxation in minimum qualifying marks for SC/ST and OBC candidates |
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | Master's degree in the relevant field, Minimum aggregate score of 55%, 5% relaxation for SC/ST and Category-I, Qualified in Kuvempu University Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) or any recognized national-level entrance exam (UGC-NET/JRF or CSIR-NET/JRF), Exemption from PET for M.Phil. degree holders or those who cleared NET/SET/SLET/GATE/Teacher Fellowship. |