Mangalore University, Mangalore

Mangalore University is a public state university established in the year 1980. National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has accredited it with an ‘A’ grade. The university is approved by the University Grants Commission. With a campus spreading over an area of 353 acres, the varsity has 26 postgraduate departments. Presently, 204 colleges are affiliated with Mangalore University. As per the official website of the university, its mission is to cultivate critical thinking among students so that they can be creative and innovative. It offers a total of 47 courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 

Candidates need to appear for Karnataka PGCET for admission in Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) and Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.) programmes. Mangalore University provides merit-based admission to all the postgraduate programmes (expect M.B.A. and M.C.A.). The eligibility criteria for admission in PG courses is a bachelor degree from a recognised university. The university offers scholarships to eligible students and has a placement cell to provide job opportunities to students during their final year of study. It also provides global exposure to students. For this, the university has tie-ups with numerous national and international institutes and universities. The campus of Mangalore University has both academic and cultural facilities and infrastructure for students to use. 

Mangalore University Location

The university is located in Mudipu - konaje, Mangalagangotri, Mangalore, Karnataka. The nearest airport to the campus is Mangaluru International Airport. It is located 39.4 km away from the university. Ullal Railway Station is 11.6 km away and K.R.E.C Surathkal Bus Stop is 6.1 km away from the varsity and is the nearest railway station and nearest bus stop to Mangalore University respectively.

Mangalore University Latest News and Updates

• The Department of Human Consciousness & Yogic Sciences of the university conducted a webinar on International Yoga Day. 

• Mangalore University’s Mass Communication & Journalism Department conducted a guest lecture on the topic, “ Current Trends and Challenges of Acoustic in Broadcasting TV and Film Production”. 

Mangalore University Accreditation

• The university has been accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ grade.

Mangalore University Collaborations

• Julius Maximilian University of Wurzburg

• Franklin University, USA

• Aarhus University

• Karnataka Government Research Centre, College of Engineering and Management

• Father Muller Homeopathic Medical College

Mangalore University Notable Alumni

Mangalore University Clubs and Societies

• National Service Scheme (NSS) - Mangalore University NSS enlighten people about social duties and people's responsibility towards society. 

• National Cadet Corps (NCC) - It motivates and encourages students to make their career in defence forces. Furthermore, it also makes students disciplined and punctual.

Mangalore University Facilities and Infrastructure

The campus of the varsity has a well-stocked library for students and faculty members. Separate hostels for boys and girls students are there at the campus for the accommodation of outstation students. Mangalore University facilities and infrastructure provides a homely atmosphere to students at the campus. For sports-oriented students, the varsity has an indoor sports complex for indoor games, athletic track, tennis court and a playground used for multiple sports. The entire campus of Mangalore University is wi-fi enabled. Modern IT infrastructure, health centre, canteen, auditorium, gym, convenience store, guest etc. are some more Mangalore University facilities and infrastructure available at the campus. One branch each of  State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda and two ATMs, one of Karnataka Bank and one of Union Bank of India are there on the campus for students to use. 

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Mangalore University Courses

One undergraduate, forty-three postgraduate and three postgraduate diploma courses are provided by the university to students. M.A., M.C.A., M.B.A., M.Sc. etc. are some of the Mangalore University courses that students can apply for. Mangalore University UG course i.e. B.P.Ed. is of two-year duration. Whereas, Mangalore University PG courses duration ranges from 2 years to 3 years. All the Mangalore University courses are offered in full-time mode.  

Mangalore University Courses and Eligibility Criteria

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Mangalore University Admissions

The interested candidates can take admission in UG, PG and postgraduate diploma courses offered by the varsity. The university takes bachelor degree marks into consideration for admission in all the postgraduate courses other than M.B.A. and M.C.A. Mangalore University admission to M.C.A. and M.B.A. courses are offered based on Karnataka PGCET scores of candidates. The university has an admission portal. In order to apply for Mangalore University admissions, candidates can visit the admission portal and fill the application form. The application of the varsity can be filled via offline and online mode. 

Mangalore University M.C.A. and M.B.A. Admission Process

• Sit for Karnataka PGCET.

• The merit list of Karnataka PGCET is released.

• Candidates meeting merit list requirements need to register for counselling conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). 

• Participate and fill college choices.

• Based on the Karnataka PGCET score and choice filled, candidates are allotted a college/university.

• Next, visit the allotted university campus and fill the admission form.

• Submission of documents and payment of course fees. 

Mangalore University Admission Steps - PG Courses except for M.B.A. and M.C.A.

• Eligible candidates fill the application form.

• Admission is offered based on the undergraduate degree score.

• The merit list is released by the university.

• Candidates fulfilling merit list requirements, visit the campus.

• Pay course and fees and submit required documents. 

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Mangalore University Scholarships 

A wide range of scholarships are offered by the university to students. Some of the scholarships that students of the varsity can apply for are Karnataka Minority Scholarships, Scholarships to Children of Beedi Workers, S.J. Jindal Trust Scholarships etc. Mangalore University scholarships can be availed by students with financial need and students who belong to the reserved section of society. The university also provides gold medals and awards to students with exceptional academic performance. Mangalore University scholarship list includes state level and national level scholarships as well. Students can visit the national scholarship portal to apply for national-level scholarships. 

Mangalore University Placements

Getting students placed is one of the top priorities of the university. The placement cell of the varsity is responsible for conducting Mangalore University placements. The placement cell ensures students are well prepared for placements. For this, it collaborates with counselling cell and guides students in the right direction. Students are offered placement opportunities as per their areas of interest. Mangalore University placement cell aims to provide maximum job opportunities to students. It invites a large number of companies from both the private and public sector to hire students. At 2019-20 placements of the varsity, a total of 972 students got jobs at various domains.

Mangalore University Placements - PG 1 Year Courses (2019-20) 

Mangalore University Placements - PG 2 Years Programmes (2019-20)

Mangalore University PG 3 Years Courses Placements (2019-20)

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