Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Shimoga
Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Shimoga is a government institution in Shivamogga, Karnataka, established in 1987. 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
- Shivamogga, Karnataka
- Type
- Government: Multi-disciplinary university
- Established
- 1987
- Main entrance
- Merit or the university's entrance
- AISHE code
- U-0232
- 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
- Rural
- PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
- Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
- Before you apply
- This year's prospectus for seats and eligibility, NAAC grade and NIRF rank, fees and hostel. Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
- Official website
- kuvempu.ac.in
Questions about Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Shimoga
How do I get admission to Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Shimoga?
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 Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Shimoga have an entrance exam?
Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Shimoga 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 Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Shimoga a government or private institution?
Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Shimoga is a government institution (Multi-disciplinary university).
Where is Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Shimoga?
Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Shimoga is in Shivamogga, Karnataka, India.
When was Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Shimoga established?
Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Shimoga was established in 1987.
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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