Bengaluru City University
Bengaluru City University is a government institution in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, established in 2015. Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Key facts
- Location
- Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka
- Type
- Government: Multi-disciplinary university
- Established
- 2015
- Main entrance
- Merit or the university's entrance
- AISHE code
- U-0956
- Courses offered
- Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in many subjects
- Eligibility
- Depends on the programme: Class 12 for UG, a bachelor's degree for PG.
- Approval to check
- A state university under a state Act (check UGC's list); programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
- Institution type
- State Public University
- Area
- Urban
- Before you apply
- This year's prospectus for seats and eligibility, NAAC grade and NIRF rank, fees and hostel.
- Official website
- bcu.ac.in
Questions about Bengaluru City University
How do I get admission to Bengaluru City University?
Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Does Bengaluru City University have an entrance exam?
Bengaluru City University admits through its own process rather than a national exam. Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Is Bengaluru City University a government or private institution?
Bengaluru City University is a government institution (Multi-disciplinary university).
Where is Bengaluru City University?
Bengaluru City University is in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, India.
When was Bengaluru City University established?
Bengaluru City University was established in 2015.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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