Kuvempu University

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Kuvempu University is a prominent State Public University located at Jnana Sahyadri, Shankaraghatta, in Shivamogga district of Karnataka. Established in 1987 by the Government of Karnataka, the university is named after the renowned Kannada poet and Jnanpith awardee Shri Kuppalli Venkatappa Puttappa, popularly known as Kuvempu. The university has developed a distinctive academic and cultural identity while serving the higher education needs of Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral education across a broad range of disciplines through its faculties, postgraduate departments, constituent institutions and affiliated colleges. Its academic areas include Kannada, English, Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit, Sociology, Political Science, History and Archaeology, Journalism and Mass Communication, Economics, Social Work, Commerce, Tourism Administration, Business Administration, Education, Physical Education, Applied Zoology, Wildlife Management, Botany, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Technology, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electronics and other specialized fields. Research and innovation are important components of Kuvempu University's academic mission. The university supports research centres, doctoral programmes, laboratories, libraries and interdisciplinary academic initiatives. Its location near the Western Ghats and Bhadra Tiger Reserve also provides a valuable environment for research related to biodiversity, wildlife, environmental science and regional development. The Jnana Sahyadri campus provides academic, residential, sports, library and student-support facilities in a green natural setting. The university also operates the Postgraduate Centre at Kadur and has an extensive network of affiliated colleges. Through conventional and distance-learning modes, Kuvempu University provides opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds to pursue higher education. The university was re-accredited with an A Grade by NAAC in 2025. It also participates in national institutional rankings and continues to focus on academic excellence, research, innovation, value-based education and community development. With its multidisciplinary academic structure, strong regional presence and distinctive natural campus, Kuvempu University remains an important centre for higher education and research in Karnataka.