Bangalore University, Bangalore

Bangalore University (BU), Bangalore came into existence in 1964. 721 colleges and institutions have been affiliated under BU. The university is approved and recognized by UGC, and it offers UG, PG, Diploma, and certification courses for interested candidates. BU aims to cater to the academic needs of students pursuing various courses, through their unique style of teaching and the use of practical knowledge for student’s skill development. In NIRF 2021 Ranking, Bangalore University has been ranked 69th in the university category.  The varsity has been ranked 100th in the overall category as per the NIRF ranking for the year 2020.

The university campus is spread over 1100 acres of land. Admissions to its courses are based on the entrance exam or merit of candidates, depending on the course degree they wish to pursue.

Location

BU is located in Mysore Rd, Jnana Bharathi, Bengaluru, Karnataka. Commuting to and from the university is reliable and convenient since all means of transport are available for students and staff. They can travel by rail, air, bus, or even cabs as per their convenience.

1.     The nearest airport from the university is the Kempegowda International Airport, which is 44.9 km away.

2.     Nayandahalli Railway Station is the nearest rail station which is only 4.1 km away from the university.

3.     The closest bus station from the university is the Bande Maramma Bus Station which is 3.6 km away.

4.     Students can also take auto, taxi or cab to reach the campus conveniently, depending on the distance they are staying.

Latest News and Updates

The latest news and updates from the university are listed below.

1.     The university released the postponement of LLM & 5 years LLB Course examinations of February 2021.

2.     Notification for Admission to vacant seats in MBA course at Jnanabharathi campus for the Academic year 2020-21 was announced.

3.     Third round of the online seat allocation list of All PG Courses was released.

Awards

• Ranked 69th position in the university category in NIRF 2021 ranking.
•  Ranked 100th in the overall category in the NIRF ranking 2020.
• The university ranked 68th for the university category by NIRF 2020 ranking.

Recognition

The university is recognized by UGC.

Collaboration

BU has collaborations with the following:

1.     ISRO Bangalore

2.     IUAC New Delhi

3.     University of Mysore

4.     Sri Krishna Devaraya University

5.     Banaras Hindu University

6.     IIT, Madras

7.     IISc

8.     RRI

9.     Vision Group of Science and Technology (VGST)

10.  Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences

11.  Lehigh University, USA

12.  University of Tokyo

13.  Okayama University

14.  University of Renn, France

15.  Harvard University

16.  University of Cambridge

17.  National University Cancer Institute, Singapore

18.  Kings College, London

19.  University of San Martin De Porress, Peru

20.  University of Paris, France

21.  Ministry of Spanish Culture, Spain

22.  Princeton University, USA

Notable Alumni

Clubs, Committees and Societies

Several committees and clubs have been set up in the university to protect its students and adhere to the principles of the university, and also to enhance the curricular and skills sets of students. Currently, the university offers NSS and sexual harassment prevention and gender cell. The details are given below.

1.     NSS: The National Service Scheme (NSS) was set up with the purpose to provide training to students and help uplift the society. The training is meant to improve the leadership and professional skills of students.

2.     Sexual Harassment Prevention and Gender Cell: This cell was set up to protect any kind of sexual harassment in the university among students and staff. It greatly supports gender equality and makes sure gender discrimination doesn’t occur. If anyone faces any kind of harassment, they can report it to the cell.

Bangalore University Facilities 

The university offers all the required facilities for learning and a better environment. They provide facilities including hostel, health centre, cafeteria, and much more. The details are given below.

Hostel Accommodation: Bangalore University offered Hostel Accommodation to both girls as well as boys. These hostels have AC and Non-AC rooms. This university has 6 boys’ hostel and 1 girls’ hostel at Jnana Bharti Campus, 1 boys and 2 Girls' hostel in Central College Campus, 1 boys and 1 girls' hostel in PG Centre, Kolar Campus. All the hostels have basic facilities such as water purifiers, common room, recreation room, mess, television, laundry, security surveillance.

Library: Bangalore University Library operates from two campuses Jnana Bharathi and Central College Campuses. The total collection of the University library exceeds 3,36,000 books and 175 current periodicals. This library is getting 7,500 online journals under the UGC-INFONET program.

Sports Facilities: The University offers various sports facilities to its students that include athletics, hockey, football, volleyball, etc., at Jnanabharti Campus and Tennis, Basketball, volleyball, a unique century-old cricket pavilion at Central College Campus.

Labs: Bangalore University offers Civil Engineering Lab, Chemistry Lab, Computer Lab, Electrical Lab, Mechanical Lab, Electronics Labs, DBMS Lab, Data Structure Lab, VLSI Lab, and many more.

Auditorium: There is a large auditorium on the Bangalore University campus, which is used for Cultural Activities, Presentations, workshops, etc.

Medical Facilities: BU includes a health centre too in Bangalore University campus, which has a dedicated team of qualified doctors and nurses—consisting of an Ambulance within the campus perimeter as well for emergencies. This team of doctors works for the students and takes care of them when they are not well. The center also provides medicines free of cost.

Shopping Complex: Bangalore University has a sports complex from where students can buy toiletries, groceries, clothes for themselves.

Cafeteria: There is a cafeteria present for the students as well to relax for the students between their classes with hygienic food at affordable prices.

Gymnasium: A fully equipped gym along with all the latest machinery is present at Bangalore University.

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Bangalore University Admission

Admissions to various courses are done on the basis of merit and entrance exam, depending on the course degree pursued. BA, BSc, BCA, B. Com, BBA, admission are done on the basis of merit, MA, M. Com, M. Ed and MSc courses admissions are done through merit, ME/ MTech admissions are done through GATE entrance exam, BE/BTech through CET, and PhD through UGC NET entrance exam. The steps for admission are given below.

1.     Fill and submit the admission form.

2.     Appear for the entrance exam if required.

3.     Participate in an interview if required.

4.     Submit supporting documents.

5.     Selected candidates must pay fees.

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Scholarship

A merit cum means scholarship has been given by the university to meritorious students pursuing various courses in the university. Apart from this, since the scholarship is meant only for academically high performers, not all students can receive the benefits. Therefore, various state and central government scholarships can be availed by students belonging to different backward categories or merit students if they meet the eligibility criteria. They can also apply for educational loans from top banks in the country.

Bangalore University Placement

The placement and training cell of BU actively engages in preparing students to be job-ready in various companies and organizations depending on the courses pursued. They conduct workshops, career guidance to students to help them choose the right career path for themselves. Various top companies have recruited students from BU for various job roles. Through their course work, in both practical and theory, the skills of students are enhanced and developed for their future goals. The university provides adequate job opportunities to students, while many others get opportunities off-campus too.

Top Recruiters

TCS	Infosys	Microsoft
Dell	Cognizant	Accenture

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