University Grants Commission (UGC)
2009
Co-Ed
Public
654 Acres
CUK, Karnataka offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The Central University of Karnataka courses include B.Tech, M.Tech, BBA, MBA and many more.
Following is the fees structure for the courses offered by the university
| Courses | Tuition Fees Per Semester |
|---|---|
| B.Tech | Rs. 25,410 |
| BBA | Rs. 2,541 |
| M.Tech | Rs. 26,250 |
| MBA | Rs. 19,580 |
| MCA | Rs. 19,580 |
The Central University of Karnataka (CUK) was established in 2009 by an Act of Parliament. It is located at Kalaburagi, Karnataka. CUK, Karnataka is one of the 16 Central Universities established by the Government of India to address the concerns of equity and an access to increase the quality of Higher education.
The University offers programs mainly in five dominant academic areas such as Arts, Humanities, Management, Science, and Engineering. It is currently running 16 departments spreading across 12 Schools and 1 Centre. They offer 9 Dual Degree Programs, 15 Master Degree Programs and 16 Research (PhD) programs.
Due to its exceptional academic infrastructure, the Central University of Karnataka ranking has been consistently high throughout the years. The university’s main objective is integrating the components of Teaching, Research, Innovation and Training to help students excel in their preferred field.
The CUK, Karnataka Campus is spread across 654 acres of land. The university is located at Gulbarga-Waghdhare on the Interstate highway near Kadaganchi village.
The Central Library is one of the prominent central facilities at the university. The main objective of the library is to be an effective learning resource centre contributing to the quality of higher education. The library of Central University of Karnataka envisions promoting knowledge and its application to make sure the users are aware of the latest development in their desired field or curriculum and research.
The Central University Library has Books, Text Books from various academic disciplines, CD/ DVDs, Dissertations, Thesis, Magazines, Newspapers, etc. It ensures to support the learning process by providing information through conventional and non-conventional media.
Following mentioned are the Central University of Karnataka library collections:
| Particulars | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Books | 41,238 |
| E-Books | 903 |
| Back Volumes | 520 |
| Book Bank | 9,281 |
| Thesis | 30 | CD/ DVD | 290 |
| Journals (E-Shodh Sindhu) | 8,897 |
| News Papers | 10 |
| General Magazines | 25 |
The Central University of Karnataka provides separate hostel facilities for both boys and girls in spacious and well-furnished infrastructure. Residences allotted for the students are based on a merit-cum-reservation basis depending on the intake of students in the departments.
The students joining the university from far off places will be given preferences during the hostel allotments. No student admitted to the university will be guaranteed hostel accommodation. The students during the time of admission must submit proof of nativity. They shall also submit a Native/ Residency Certificate issued by the Revenue Officer/ Tahsildar or any other relevant certificate issued by any authority of their respective native as proof of residence.
Hostel or Accommodation facilities are offered to the students of Central University of Karnataka. The hostel committee strives to maintain cleanliness and to improve the quality of food in the hostel mess, cafeteria and bakery. Quality checks in the same will be done regularly. The hostel committee considers complaints related to the hostel mess facilities and takes appropriate steps to solve them.
The student’s safety within the campus is the responsibility of the campus security agency. It ensures the safety of the campus and the student community. They promote a safe and welcoming environment, ensuring the student's well-being on the campus.
They are also responsible for protecting the university property against any sort of theft and vandalism. The Central University of Karnataka is equipped with CCTV cameras in various locations, including the Entrance, Hostels, Library, Administrative Building, etc.
The Central University of Karnataka ensures to provide health care facilities to all the students, teaching and non-teaching staff. It makes sure that doctors are available on campus with the supporting staff, lab technicians and nurses.
The centre is committed to promoting the health and wellness of the campus community by ensuring high-quality treatment, prevention and education. It has facilities that include an in-patient ward, drip, blood, urine, and blood pressure testing facility. For emergency services, the university healthcare facility has a 24x7 ambulance service available on the campus.
The medical counselling and health promotion services are designed to assist the patients suffering from any form of injury or illness. It aims to enhance the healthcare experience of the campus by providing treatment concerning consideration and confidentiality.
Student recreational services at the Central University of Karnataka include Cultural and Sports activities. The student council and the sports committee organizes the Sports (ANKUR) and the Cultural Fest once every year.
The committee aims to select the sportsperson from the university and train them to organize various sports camps participating in AIU Sports and South Zone Inter-University Competitions.
| Computer Centre | Bank |
| Post Office | Guest House |
| MoU with Institute of Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bengaluru | MoU with Karnataka German Technical Training Institute (KGTTI), Kalaburagi |
| MoU with Texas Instruments, India | MoU with University of Tartu, Estonia |
| MoU with Karnataka Biofuel Development Board | MoU with Hindustan Aviation Academy, Bengaluru |
| MoU with HKCCI, Kalaburagi | MoU with K-LAMP, Kalaburagi |
| MoU with IIT, Hyderabad | MoU with JNRU, Hyderabad | MoU with University of Salzburg University, Austria | - |
| University
Address |
Central University of Karnataka, Kadaganchi, Aland Road, Kalaburagi District, Karnataka - 585367
|
| Campus Size |
654 Acres |
| Establishment Year |
2009 |
| Management |
Department of Higher Education in the Ministry of Education. |
| Ownership |
Public |
| Approval/
Recognition |
University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Exam |
JEE Main/ JEE Advanced/ GATE/ JRF/ NET/ SLET (Karnataka) University Exam: Central University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) |
Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from any recognized education board with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category). They must have studied Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as mandatory subjects.
1. Electrical Engineering
2. Electronics and Communication Engineering
Candidates applying for BBA program at Central University of Karnataka must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from any recognized education board. They must have scored a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category) in the same.
Candidates must have passed 10+2 in Science stream from a recognized educational board. They must have scored minimum aggregate marks of 50% or equivalent grades (5% relaxation for students belonging to reserved categories).
1. Geology
2.Geography
3. Psychology
Candidates must have passed 12th Standard, HSC, PUC, or A-Level or an equivalent examination in any stream to be eligible for this course at Central University of Karnataka.
Candidates must have obtained either a Bachelors or a Master Degree or equivalent from any recognized University or institute. They must have scored a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for Reserved Categories) in the same.
Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from any recognized board or institute with a minimum aggregate of 50% to 55%. The diploma candidates with equivalent aggregate or grades can also apply.
1. Sugar Technology
2. Horticulture (Food Processing)
3. Diploma in Tool Engineering
Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from any recognized education board with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category). They must have studied Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as mandatory subjects.
Candidates must have passed 10+2 in Science stream or equivalent from a recognized educational board. They must have scored minimum aggregate marks of 50% or equivalent grades (5% relaxation for reserved candidates).
1. General
2. Geology
3. Geography
4. Psychology
Candidates must have passed 12th Standard, HSC, PUC, or A-Level or an equivalent examination in any stream.
1. English
2. Economics
| Courses | Tuition Fees Per Semester |
|---|---|
| B.Tech | Rs. 25,410 |
| BBA | Rs. 2,541 |
| B.Sc | Rs. 3,434 |
| BA | Rs. 2,541 |
| B.Ed | Rs. 3,812 |
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Candidates must have passed BE/ B.Tech in the relevant discipline from a recognized institute or University. They must have scored minimum aggregate marks of 50% marks in all the semesters to be eligible for M.Tech course . Aspirants must obtain valid scores in National Level Entrance Tests such as GATE or PGCET.
1. Power and Energy Engineering
2. Embedded and Real-Time Systems
Candidates should have passed in Bachelor's degree from any recognized university or institute. They must have scored at least a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in all the subjects, including languages.
1. General
2. Tourism and Travel
Candidates must have passed Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with a relevant specialization from any recognized university or institute. They must have secured at least 50% aggregate marks (5% relaxation for the candidates belonging to reserved categories) in the same.
Candidates should have completed a B.Sc Degree with a relevant discipline from any recognized university. They must score a minimum of 50% in all subjects, including languages.
| Chemistry | Psychology |
| Physics | Mathematics |
| Life Sciences | Applied Geography and Geoinformatics |
| Computer Science | Applied Geology and Geoinformatics |
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Candidates must have completed a Bachelor's degree with a relevant specialization from a recognized university or institute. They should score at least 50% (45% for reserved categories) in the same. They must have pursued Mathematics or Computer Science as an optional subject in the same.
Candidates must have completed a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or institute. They must have scored a minimum of 50% or equivalent grades (5% relaxation for reserved candidates) in the same.
| Economics | Kannada |
| English | Hindi |
| Linguistics | History |
| Public Administration and Governance | Folkloristics and Tribal studies |
| Journalism and Mass Communication | - |
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Candidates applying for MSW course at Central University of Karnataka must have completed a Bachelor's Degree with relevant specialization from a recognized institute. They must have scored a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (45% for the reserved category).
Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree or a Diploma from any recognized university or institute. They must have scored a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (5% relaxation for reserved category) in the same.
Candidates must have passed Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with a relevant specialization from a recognized institute. They must have obtained at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for the reserved candidates) in the same.
| Courses | Tuition Fees Per Semester |
|---|---|
| M.Tech | Rs. 26,250 |
| MA | Rs. 4,200 |
| MA Economics | Rs. 5,082 |
| MSW | Rs. 5,082 |
| MBA | Rs. 19,580 | M.Com | Rs. 5,082 |
| MCA | Rs. 19,580 |
| M.Sc | Rs. 5,082 |
| MA | Rs. 3,300 to Rs. 4,000 |
| MPA | Rs. 3,300 |
| LLM | Rs. 4,800 |
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Candidates must have completed a Master Degree in Social Work with Medical and Psychiatric Social Work Specialization or equivalent from a recognized university. They must have scored a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate (5% relaxation for the reserved category) in the same to be eligible for this course at Central University of Karnataka.
Candidates must have completed their Master Degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (50% for the reserved candidates) with the specific specializations. Students with prior professional experience in the field of research can also apply.
| Management Studies | Commerce |
| Economics | Chemistry |
| Computer Science | Electrical Engineering |
| Law | Life Sciences |
| Mathematics | Physics | Geography | Geology |
| Kannada | English |
| Hindi | Linguistics |
| Psychology | Social Work |
| History | Media Studies |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | - |
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| Courses | Central University of Karnataka Fee Structure |
|---|---|
| M.Phil | Rs. 10,164 Per Semester |
| PhD | Rs. 6,353 Per Semester |
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The admission process for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate programs is based on the Central University Common Entrance Test (CUCET).
Following are the important points regarding the Central University of Karnataka admission process:
Central University of Karnataka placements aims to get students placed in reputed MNCs, Startups, Government Organizations, and NGOs. It is committed to the professional progress of the students and integrates their career with an academic environment for the best possible career path.
The placement cell prepares and trains the students to find their desired job in their respective fields of interest. It acts as an interface between the industry and the students, and enables them to select the career option of their choice through suitable jobs and internship opportunities.
The cell also guides the students of Central University of Karnataka to upgrade their skills during the pre-placement training. It organizes various programs that include seminars and workshops, enabling the students to improve their skills for a successful career.
All the registered students will be provided placement assistance and counselling for employment and self/ social entrepreneurship. It facilitates the selection procedure of all the companies as per their requirements in terms of logistics and infrastructural support.
