Tumkur University offers eight courses at UG level which include BA, B.Sc., B.Com., BFA, BSW, BCA(Computer Applications), B.Ed., B.P.Ed. (Physical Education) as its flagship programme. 

Specializations available in B.Sc.:

• Biochemistry
• Biotechnology
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Electronics
• Mathematics
• Zoology
• Microbiology

Courses in B.A.:

• Kannada
• English
• Economics
• Fine Arts
• History
• Journalism
• Politics Science
• Sociology
• Commerce and Management

Note: 

• Candidates must be of the age – at least 17 years old at the time of applying.
• The candidate must have passed / currently pursuing final year of the qualifying examination, i.e. the +2 level from CBSE / ISC / State Board or the equivalent.
• The subjects of study must be from the Science stream to be eligible for Social Work.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates who have passed at 10+2 level with minimum 50% from any recognized board are considered eligible to get admission in BA, B.Sc., BFA, BSW, B.Com., B.Ed., B.P.Ed. Courses.
• Students who have passed at 10+2 with minimum 50% from the science stream with computer and mathematics as the main subjects from any recognized board are considered eligible for BCA course.

Selection Criteria

• The selection is done on the basis of merit list. 
• Shortlisted candidates on the basis of their marks obtained in class 12 are considered for admission and called for the document verification process.
• Selection will be made on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the past academic records.

How to Apply?

• Candidates can obtain the application form by paying INR 250/- (INR 125/- for SC/ST).
• Application form can also be obtained via post by sending a self addressed envelope to ''Registrar, Tumkur University, Tumkur" along with a demand draft in favor of "Finance Officer, Tumkur University, Tumkur". 
• The filled in application form, along with the necessary documents, is to be sent to:

The Director,
UG Departments of Studies & Research,
B.H.Road, Tumkur-572 101.

At the PG level, Tumkur University offers an MBA and MCA for a duration of two years and three years respectively.

Eligibility Criteria

• The minimum eligibility requirement MCA program is Passed BCA with 50% marks from any recognized university.
• To be eligible for MBA , the candidates must possess a minimum of 50% marks in Graduation.

Selection Criteria

MBA & MCA selection is directly done through Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru. Applicants seeking admission need to appear in the PGCET-MBA/MCA test for getting admission to MBA/MCA programmes. This test is conducted for both the Karnataka residents as well as for residents of other states too.

How to Apply?

• The application form for admissions to the MBA/MCA programme is available on the official website of the university.
• The application has to be filled directly on the website.
• After filling the details in the application form, applicants can download the bank challan for the payment of INR 800.
• SC/ST applicants need to pay INR 400 as application fee.
• Print the application form and send it to the address mentioned below:

Nodal Officer- Consortium for PGCET- 2021

Rani Channamma University Vidya Sangam

P B N H – 4, Belagavi – 591156

The University offers a number of different courses covering a variety of disciplines under post-graduation. 

Courses in M.A.:

1. Mass communication and Journalism
2. English
3. History and Archaeology
4. Economics
5. Political Science
6. Public Administration
7. Sociology
8. Kannada

Courses in M.Sc.:

1. Mathematics
2. Physics
3. Chemistry
4. Organic Chemistry
5. Biochemistry
6. Biotechnology
7. Library and information Science
8. Environmental Science
9. Botany
10. Zoology
11. Electronic Media
12. Psychology
13. Communication

Note- Minimum education is required for PG courses is graduation degree in the relevant discipline. (5% relaxation in marks has been given for SC/ST and category 1 candidates).

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates who have completed graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% marks are considered eligible for MA, MSW, M.Sc. courses.
• The minimum eligibility requirement M.Com. is that a candidate must pass at the undergraduate level with a B.Com. or B.B.A. degree from a recognized university with minimum 50% marks.

Selection Criteria

The selection will be done through Counselling based on merit, except for MA in Mass communication.. For admission to PG courses, candidates have to appear for a written test which is conducted by the university itself. 

• Listed candidates on the basis of their marks in the entrance test are called for the personal interview round. Final selection is based on the overall performance of the candidate.
• As for MA in Mass Communication and Journalism, it will be based on the entrance test.

How to Apply?

• Applicants seeking admission can obtain the application form from State Bank of Mysore, Tumkur University branch by paying INR 350 as application fee through challan.
• Apart from this, applicants can also obtain a form by sending a DD of INR 350 drawn in favour of the “Finance Officer, Tumkur University payable at Tumkur along with an A4 size self-addressed envelope affixing a stamp of INR 50 to the given address.
• The filled application form along with the required documents needs to be sent to:

Chairperson of concerned PG Department

Tumkur University

B.H. Road Tumkur

The University also offers higher education opportunities to interested candidates. It provides Ph.D. in full time and part time mode. 

Key points for admission- A 5% relaxation (i.e. 50% minimum) is given to those from reserved categories.

• Candidates will be given two application forms for filling, Form A and Form B.
• The candidates who have not passed UGC/ CSIR (JRF)/ SLET/ K-SET/ GATE or teaching fellowship have to fill Form A.
• Candidates who have passed UGC/ CSIR (JRF)/ SLET/ K-SET/ GATE or teaching fellowship have to fill Form B.
• Candidates who have passed UGC/ CSIR (JRF)/ SLET/ K-SET/ GATE or teaching fellowship are not required to give the Entrance test. Their performance in the qualifying examination will then be given increased weightage. But, if they wish to give the entrance test, then they have to fill Form A and pay separate application fees.
• Candidates who will fill form B will be shortlisted on the basis of following weightage:
  Interview: Master’s degree = 50 : 50

Eligibility Criteria

• Tumkur University Ph.D. Admission is done through an entrance test followed by a personal interview. 
• As per eligibility for doctoral courses, candidates should have a Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks. 
• The university also accepts the GATE / JRF / SLET score for Ph.D. admission.
• A candidate with M.Phil. degree from Tumkur University is also eligible for the Ph.D. program.

Selection Criteria

• The selection process consists of an entrance test, which is designed to check the aptitude of the candidate towards the subject in question.
• Candidates must also appear for a personal interview, which may include questions based on research or subject specific knowledge. The cumulative performance in the entrance test and interview is considered for the final merit list.

How to Apply?

Documents required at counselling

• Attested copies of marksheet and certificates of 10th and 10+2.
• Attested copies of marksheet and certificates of graduation, if applicable.
• Aadhar Card or any other document for verification
• Two passport size photographs.
• Mark sheets of all semesters of the qualifying exam.
• Provisional certificate of Qualifying degree
• Transfer certificate