About Bangalore University
Bangalore University, established in 1964, is a state government university located at Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bengaluru, Karnataka. Founded by the Government of Karnataka to cater to the growing educational needs of Bangalore and surrounding districts, the university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) and Section 12(B), and accredited by NAAC with an 'A+' Grade. As one of the oldest and largest universities in Karnataka, Bangalore University has been a pioneer in higher education, affiliating over 500+ colleges across Bangalore Urban, Bangalore Rural, and Kolar districts, and offering a wide spectrum of programs in science, arts, commerce, law, engineering, management, and education. With a rich legacy of academic excellence, research contributions, and distinguished alumni, the university continues to be a cornerstone of quality education in South India.
The university offers comprehensive undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs including B.A., B.Sc., B.Com, BBA, BCA, BBM, B.Ed, B.P.Ed, B.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Civil, Information Science, LLB, BA-LLB, MBA, M.A. in Kannada, English, Hindi, History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration, M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, M.Com, MCA, M.Tech, M.Ed, M.P.Ed, LLM, M.Phil, and Ph.D. programs across 60+ disciplines. The sprawling 1,100+ acre Jnana Bharathi campus features state-of-the-art infrastructure including modern classrooms and lecture halls, well-equipped laboratories for science, engineering, and technology, a central library with 3.5 lakh+ books, rare manuscripts, and digital resources, separate hostels for boys and girls accommodating 2,000+ students, extensive sports facilities including Olympic-size swimming pool, cricket stadium, football ground, basketball, volleyball, tennis.
Admission Overview
Admission at Bangalore University Bangalore University (BU), located in Bangalore, Karnataka, was established in 1964 as a premier state public university. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), accredited by NAAC with A++ grade, and ranked among the top 100 universities in India by NIRF (Rank #81 in 2025). The university has over 600 affiliated colleges across Bangalore city. Key Programs Undergraduate: BA, B.Sc., B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Ed Postgraduate: MA, M.Sc., M.Com, MBA, MCA, M.Ed Professional Courses: LLB,…
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Campus Overview
Campus & Facilities Bangalore University is spread across 1,100 acres in Jnanabharathi campus, offering a blend of heritage and modern infrastructure. Facilities Science and computer laboratories Central library with e-resources and journals Hostels for boys and girls Sports grounds, gymnasium, and cultural centers Medical and health center Research and innovation centers
🎓Academic Zone
🏠Boys Hostel
🍽Canteen
🪑Cls. Room
🔬Computer Lab
🏠Girls Hostel
📚Library
⚕️Medical Facilities
🍴Mess
💼Placement
🏅Sports
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Placement Overview
Placements & Career Opportunities Bangalore University has a dedicated placement cell that facilitates student recruitment and internships. Recruiters & Career Pathways IT companies like Infosys, Wipro, TCS Banking and financial institutions Educational institutions and NGOs Government organizations Highest Package: ₹9–10 LPA (management/IT roles) Average Package: ₹3–5 LPA across disciplines Students gain industry exposure through internships, workshops, and skill development programs organized by the university.
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Scholarship Overview
Scholarships & Financial Aid Bangalore University offers multiple scholarship schemes to support students from diverse backgrounds. Government scholarships for SC/ST/OBC and minority students National scholarships under central schemes Merit-based concessions for high achievers Fee waivers for economically weaker sections On average, 25–30% of students benefit from scholarships or fee concessions annually.
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