Shri Kuvempu The University is named after the National Poet Laureate and the first Jnanapeetha awardee from Karnataka, KUVEMPU (Kuppalli Venkatappa Puttappa). Kuvempu is the great proponent of a holistic view of the world and the paradigm of universal brotherhood. His five tenets are considered as guiding principles for the entire mankind which are incorporated in the University emblem. His Five Tenets • ªÀÄ£ÀÄdªÀÄvÀ (Manujamata) : Religion of Humanity • «±Àé¥ÀxÀ (Vishwapatha) : Universal Path • ¸ÀªÉÇðÃzÀAiÀÄ (Sarvodaya) : Welfare of All • ¸ÀªÀÄ£ÀéAiÀÄ (Samanvaya) : Integration • ¥ÀÆtðzÀ馅 (Poornadrishti) : Holistic Vision Government of Karnataka His Excellency Shri Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala Hon’ble Governor of Karnataka and Chancellor of the University Sri Basavaraja Rayareddy Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education and Pro-Chancellor of the University Vice-Chancellor’s Message Dear Students, Indian society has been transforming from the agrarian one to a knowledge society and is spreading her wings to rise and become a globalised i nformation society. In the emerging new era of global opportunities, knowledge and skill are the most sought after resources. Strength of a nation lies in its educated youth. Investment in human resource capital, particularly in the higher education of citizens, through university education, is one of the wisest and most prudent investments our nation can make. The challenge of any university is to help develop the nation by generating adequate human resource, through educating and training people to work in fields where they will be valued both for their specialized knowledge, technical, communication, research, leadership and innovation skills, and entrepreneurship. Kuvempu University with her motto “holistic education for all”, offers an environment to bloom and shine. We are proud to have state of the art infrastructure including smart classrooms, library, internet access, hostels and sports facilities. Our faculty members are distinguished in their respective disciplines and are of honourable eminence. The track record of achievements of our faculty, students and alumni is indeed commendable. We are committed to provide you with excellent education through practical cum industry -oriented syllabus, seminars, lectures, conferences and value added programs. The University has established alliances and collaborative partnerships with business, industry, government, and other research institutions. With an innovative spirit in teaching, learning and research, we want our students to become responsible citizens and tomorrow’s leaders. I am sure that you will feel proud working with us in our mission of nation building. Welcome to this temple of learning. Prof. Jogan Shankar Vice-Chancellor Prof. H.S.Bhojya Naik Registrar Administration Librarian Prof. Jogan Shankar: Vice Chancellor Dr. R. H. Walmiki Prof. H.S. Bhojya Naik: Registrar Directors Prof. Raja Nayaka: Registrar (Evaluation) Prof. R. Hiremani Naik: Finance Officer Prof. Syed Ashfaq Ahmed: PME Board Prof. D.S. Poornananda: Student Welfare Deans Prof. K.N. Chandrashekharappa: Directorate of Prof. R. Rajaram Hegde : Faculty of Arts Distance Education Prof. R. Hiremani Naik: Faculty of Commerce Prof. Riaz Mahmood: International Student Cell Prof. S. M. Prakash: Faculty of Education Prof. K.M. Mahadevan: P.G Centre, Kadur Prof. M. B. Shivanna: Faculty of Science and Prof. V. Krishna: College Development Council Technology Prof. Ashok R. Patil: Faculty of Law Deputy Registrars Directors of Schools Dr. B.E. Kumaraswamy: Development and Projects Prof. K. Keshava Sharma: School of Languages and Literature Dr. K. Yogendra: Evaluation Prof. S. N. Yogish: School of Social Sciences Dr. B. Thippeswamy: Academic Prof. H.N. Ramesh: School of Business Studies Sri R. Narasimhamurthy: Directorate of Prof. S. S. Patil: School of Education Distance Education Prof. S. Padmamma: School of Physical Sciences Prof. H. S. Bhojya Naik: School of Chemical Sciences Prof. Riaz Mahmood: School of Biosciences Prof. Syed Ashfaq Ahamed: School of Earth and Environmental Sciences Prof. I. Sharathbabu: School of Law Contents I. Kuvempu University 06-10 About the University 06 Student Amenities 07-10 II. Admission – Information, Eligibility and Selection Procedure 11-20 Admission for P. G Programmes (and B.P.Ed) – Dates of Events 11 Courses Offered and Places of Study 12-13 Affiliated Colleges Offering Post-Graduate Courses 14-15 Seat Matrix, 2017-18, 16-21 Fee Structure 22-23 Instructions to Applicants 24 Application Form 24 Enclosures 25 Submission of Application 25-26 Entrance Test 26-27 Mode of Admission 27 Admission Rules 27-31 Eligibility for P. G Courses/Programmes 27-28 Seat Matrix 28-30 NSS/NCC Quota 30-31 Academic Calendar, 2017-18 32 Choice Based Credit System (excerpts from Regulations) 32-34 III. Departments of Studies – A Brief Profile 35-72 Jnana Sahyadri Campus 35-67 Post-Graduate Centre, Kadur 68 Post-Graduate Centre, Chikkamagaluru 69 Sahyadri College Campus, Shivamogga 69 Sahyadri Science College (Autonomous), Shivamogga 69 Sahyadri Arts College, Shivamogga 70 Sahyadri Commerce and Management College, Shivamogga 70 List of Elective Courses Offered by the Departments 71-72 Courses offered through Directorate of Distance Education 72 6 Kuvempu University Kuvempu University About the University Kuvempu University is an affiliating University established in 1987. It is a State University recognized by UGC under 2(f) and 12(b). The University has been named after great Kannada writer Shri KUVEMPU and has achieved a distinctive academic profile and a cultural identity of its own. Interestingly, the features of its identity seem to have emerged out of the multifaceted personality of Kuvempu, the great doyen of Kannada literature, a Jnanapitha awardee and one among the most significant cultural figures of modern India. Kuvempu University is a confluence of the local and the global; of the regional and the pan-Indian; of the sustenance provided by tradition and the dynamism provided by modernity; of a deep sense of commitment to the socially and culturally disadvantaged and an equally deep commitment to excellence. The emblem of the university has a mythical animal with the trunk of an elephant and the body of a swan. This mythical animal, called Gajahamsa is commonly found in the Vijayanagara and the Keladi sculpture and temple art. It symbolizes the integration of knowledge and wealth. The jurisdiction of the university spreads over the districts of Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru. It is a university with a distinctive academic profile, blending in itself commitment to rural ethos in modern spirit. The university offers under-graduate, post- graduate and Ph.D programmes in a wide range of disciplines. It has 35 Post-graduate Departments in the Faculties of Arts, Commerce, Education, and Science and Technology. The University has its headquarters at Jnana Sahyadri campus. It sprawls over an area of 230 acres of a lush green, picturesque locale providing the right ambience for higher education. The main buildings of the university have been constructed on small hillocks, thus blending naturally with the landscape. The entire campus area is free from any form of pollution. The undisturbed and pleasant atmosphere on the campus makes it ideally suited for the pursuit of higher education and research. (1) Post-Graduate Centre, Kadur: With the objective of providing higher education to rural youth, Kuvempu University established a Post-graduate Centre at Basavanagara, Kadur. It is spread over 65 acres near Shivamogga-Bengaluru highway and 7 kms away from Kadur town. Four courses are offered here; M.Com, MA Economics, M.Sc. Chemistry and M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Chemistry. It has separate hostels for boys and girls. (2) Post-Graduate Centre, Chikkamagaluru: To further promote the motto, ‘Quality Education for all’ and to encourage rural students in seeking admission to Postgraduate programmes, University has started one more centre at Chikkamagaluru. Four courses are offered here: M.Com, MA Kannada, M.A. Political Science and M.Sc. Mathematics. (3) Affiliated Colleges: The University has 99 affiliated colleges. These include 3 constituent colleges, 30 Government aided colleges, 65 Unaided private colleges, and one college under the direct control of the University, spread over the two districts offering Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate Programmes. Among them, 18 colleges offer B.Ed programme; 35 colleges have been assessed and accredited by NAAC; and 47 colleges are admitted to 2(f) and 12(b). (4) Constituent Colleges: Sahyadri Arts College, Sahyadri Commerce and Management College, and Sahyadri Science College (Autonomous), the erstwhile government institutions, are now the constituent colleges of Kuvempu University. These colleges have contributed illustrious persons to every important field. Among the celebrities who are the alumni of the colleges are Dr. U. R. Ananthamurthy, Jnanapitha awardee; Prof. C. N. R. Rao, eminent Scientist and Bharatha Ratna awardee; Sri. K. V. Subbanna, Magsaysay awardee; and Sri. D. H. Shankaramurthy, Speaker of Legislative Council and former Minister of Higher Education, Prospectus, 2017-18 7 Government of Karnataka.Both the colleges have been recognized as Colleges with Potential for Excellence by the University Grants Commission. Sahyadri Colleges are celebrating Platinum Jubilee. (5) Directorate of Distance Education (DDE): To foster university-society relationship with the motto, Education for All, the Directorate