Bagalkot University (formerly Sharnbasva University), established in 2023, is a state government university located at Mudhol Road, Jamkhandi, Bagalkot District, Karnataka. Established by the Government of Karnataka to promote higher education and research in North Karnataka, the university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) and Section 12(B). The university serves as an affiliating body for numerous colleges in the region and offers direct programs across science, arts, commerce, education, and professional courses. With a commitment to academic excellence, regional development, and inclusive education, Bagalkot University aims to provide quality higher education opportunities to students from rural and semi-urban areas of North Karnataka, fostering intellectual growth and socio-economic development.
The university offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs including B.A., B.Sc., B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Ed, B.P.Ed, B.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Civil, Mechanical, MBA, M.A. in Kannada, English, History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science, M.Com, M.Ed, M.P.Ed, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs across various disciplines. The campus features academic infrastructure including well-equipped classrooms, laboratories for science and technology streams, a central library with 25,000+ books and digital resources, computer labs with internet connectivity, seminar halls, separate hostels for boys and girls with basic amenities, sports facilities including cricket ground, volleyball, basketball courts, indoor games, gymnasium, administrative buildings, cafeteria, medical facilities, and green campus initiatives with Wi-Fi connectivity in academic zones.