About Bengaluru North University
Bengaluru North University (BNU), established in 2017, is a state government university located at Devaraj Urs Extension, Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka. Founded by the Government of Karnataka through the bifurcation of Bangalore University to cater to the educational needs of North Bangalore and surrounding regions, the university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f). BNU serves as an affiliating university for over 150+ colleges across Bengaluru Rural, Kolar, and Chikkaballapura districts, offering a wide range of academic programs in arts, science, commerce, management, education, law, and professional courses. With a mission to provide accessible and quality higher education to students from rural and semi-urban areas, the university focuses on academic excellence, skill development, research innovation, and regional development through inclusive educational practices.
The university offers diverse 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, Information Science, Mechanical, Civil, LLB, BA-LLB, MBA, MCA, M.A. in Kannada, English, Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology, Geography, M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Botany, Zoology, Environmental Science, M.Com, M.Tech, M.Ed, M.P.Ed, LLM, M.Phil, and Ph.D. programs across various disciplines. The growing campus at Kolar features developing infrastructure including modern classrooms with teaching aids, laboratories for science, engineering, and computer applications, a central library with 30,000+ books and digital resources, computer centers with internet facilities, seminar halls, administrative buildings, separate hostel accommodations for boys and girls with mess facilities, sports grounds for cricket, football, athletics, basketball, volleyball, badminton courts, indoor games.
Admission Overview
Admission at Bengaluru North University Bengaluru North University (BNU), located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, was established in 2017 after the trifurcation of Bangalore University. It is a state public university, recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by NAAC. The university has numerous affiliated colleges across Bengaluru offering programs in arts, science, commerce, management, law, and education. 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, MSW, M.Lib.Sc. Doctoral…
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Campus Overview
Campus & Facilities BNU is located in the northern region of Bengaluru, providing a modern academic environment with essential facilities. Facilities Science and computer laboratories Central library with e-resources and journals Hostels for boys and girls Sports grounds and gymnasium 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 BNU 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: ₹8–10 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 BNU 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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