Kuvempu University

Kuvempu University is a young affiliating University in Karnataka was established in 1987 under the Karnataka STATE University Act 1976. It is a University with a distinctive academic profile blending in itself commitment to rural ethos and a modern spirit. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in wide range of disciplines. It is recognized by UGC and Govt. of Karnataka. It is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The main campus of the university is located at Shankaraghatta at a distance of 28 kms. from Shimoga. It has 41 Post-Graduate departments of studies in the faculties of Arts Science Commerce Education and Law. It offers 45 Post Graduate Programmes 4 PG Diploma and one Under Graduate programme. The University has 80 affiliated colleges three constituent colleges and other one autonomous college one B.P.Ed. colleges and 17 B.Ed. colleges. Schools: School of Language & Literature, School of Social Sciences, School of Bio Science, School of Economics & Business Studies, School of Education, School of Law, School of Chemical Sciences, School of Earth Science & Environment Science, School of Physical Sciences.