KU Bellary Admission 2026

Kannada University

Bellary, Karnataka · KU Bellary · Estd. 1992

UG Closed PG Open PhD Open

Kannada U 2026-27 PG admission notification on kannadauniversity.org. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Kannada University

Kannada University (KU Bellary) is a state Kannada-language and cultural studies university located at Hampi, Vijayanagara district (formerly Bellary) in Karnataka, established in 1992 by the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. The university is dedicated to teaching, research and documentation of the Kannada language, literature, culture, history and heritage — set within the cultural landscape of the historic Vijayanagara empire.

Kannada U offers PG, M.Phil, Ph.D and Diploma programmes in Kannada language and literature, Kannada drama, Kannada folklore, Kannada history, Kannada visual arts, manuscript studies, dalit studies, women studies and tribal studies. Admission is via Kannada U PG Entrance plus interview, with weightage to Kannada-language proficiency.

Kannada U portal at kannadauniversity.org.

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Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹300 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

Kannada U PG Entrance

Conducted by Kannada University

Kannada U does not offer regular UG programmes. PG admission via Kannada U PG Entrance plus interview; Ph.D via Kannada U Research Entrance.

Other accepted exams

Kannada U PG Entrance
Kannada U Research Entrance

Eligibility

MA / Diploma: Bachelor's degree with the prescribed aggregate; Kannada U PG Entrance + interview. Demonstrated Kannada-language proficiency is essential. Ph.D: Master's with UGC-prescribed aggregate.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
Kannada U PG Entrance	TBA	exam	Kannada U	Upcoming
Kannada U counselling	TBA	counselling	Kannada U	Upcoming

How to Apply

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Read the Kannada U notification

Visit kannadauniversity.org.
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Apply online

Register on the Kannada U portal.
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Kannada U PG Entrance + interview

Sit the Kannada U PG Entrance Test plus interview.
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Admission confirmation

Selected candidates pay the admission fee at the Hampi campus, Vijayanagara.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

Kannada U merit awards, Karnataka State scholarships, Ministry of Culture awards, SC/ST/OBC/EWS scholarships through ePASS / NSP.

Reservations

Karnataka state reservation: SC 17.15%, ST 6.95%, Cat 1 4%, Cat 2A 15%, Cat 2B 4%, Cat 3A 4%, Cat 3B 5%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Kannada University?

Kannada University admits students primarily through Kannada U PG Entrance. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Kannada University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Kannada University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Kannada University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Kannada University accept Kannada U PG Entrance scores?

Kannada U PG Entrance is the primary basis for admission at Kannada University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.