Bangalore North University is a state government university that was established in 2017 by the Government of Karnataka. The university is also known as BNU Bangalore and has a total of 210 colleges affiliated to it. The university has been recognised by the University Grants Commission. Presently the university is functioning in a temporary campus at Karnataka State Open University, Tamaka. The permanent campus of BNU is planned to be constructed at Amaravathi village in Chickballapur district. The vision of Bangalore North University is to become a globally recognised university that is known for its research, quality education, development of human society and entrepreneurship. BNU courses list includes UG, PG and doctoral programmes in a number of specialisation including education, management and business administration, animation and design, humanities & social sciences, computer science and many more. Bangalore North University admission to the UG and PG courses except for MBA and MCA is based on the merit of the qualifying exam followed by participation in the counselling process that is conducted by BNU itself.
Course Name | Short Eligibility | Fees | Apply Now |
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum of 50% aggregate marks, valid score in any national level management entrance exam (CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT) | ||
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) | 10+2 education, minimum aggregate of 50%, studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects | ||
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) | 10+2 education from a recognized board or institution, minimum aggregate of 50% marks in qualifying examination | ||
B.B.A. (Bachelor of Business Administration) | 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board, minimum aggregate of 50%, entrance exam scores from national-level exams such as CAT, MAT, or XAT | ||
B.C.A. (Bachelor of Computer Applications) | Higher secondary education (10+2) from a recognized board, Minimum aggregate of 50%, Mathematics as a compulsory subject | ||
B.Com. (Bachelor of Commerce) | 10+2 education from a recognized board, minimum aggregate of 50%, studied Commerce as a core subject in higher secondary education | ||
M.Sc. (Master of Science) | Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, minimum of 50% aggregate marks | ||
M.A. (Master of Arts) | Bachelor's degree in the relevant field from a recognized university, Minimum of 50% aggregate marks, Valid score in the entrance examination | ||
M.Com. (Master of Commerce) | Bachelor's degree in Commerce or a related field, minimum aggregate of 50% | ||
M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) | Bachelor's degree in Computer Applications, Computer Science, or a related field, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Clear specified entrance exams, Prior work experience in the field of computer applications (optional) | ||
M.Ed. (Master of Education) | Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field, Minimum of 50% aggregate marks, Qualified entrance exam or valid national-level entrance exam score. | ||
M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) | MBBS degree from a recognized medical college, valid registration with the Medical Council of India (MCI), completed one-year internship program, pass the university's entrance exam or meet the required cutoff score, strong academic background, relevant work experience. | ||
Master of Social Work | Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field, Minimum aggregate of 50% | ||
B.P.Ed. (Bachelor of Physical Education) | 10+2 education from a recognized board, minimum aggregate of 50% | ||
B.S.W. (Bachelor of Social Work) | Higher secondary education (10+2) from a recognized board, Minimum aggregate score of 50% in qualifying examination | ||
M.Lib. (Master of Library Sciences) | Bachelor's degree in Library Science or a related field, Minimum aggregate score of 50% in undergraduate studies | ||
B.V.A. (Bachelor of Visual Arts) | 10+2 education from a recognized board, minimum aggregate of 50%, Proficiency in English | ||
B.H.M. (Bachelor of Hospitality Management) | 10+2 education from a recognized board, minimum aggregate of 50% | ||
M.F.A. (Master of Finance and Accounting) | Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or a related field, Minimum GPA requirements, Proficiency in relevant subjects through entrance exams or interviews, Portfolio showcasing artistic abilities. | ||
Bachelor in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology | 10+2 education, minimum aggregate of 50%, studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects |
The university offers admission to UG, PG and doctoral programmes in various specialisations. Meeting the eligibility criteria for the desired course is the very first step that needs to be fulfilled for Bangalore North University admissions. Aspirants must note that the university accepts national level entrance exams such as GATE, Karnataka PGCET for M.Tech, KMAT, CMAT, CAT and Karnataka PGCET for MBA. As per the Bangalore North University admission criteria, candidates are shortlisted for the other courses on the basis of the merit of the qualifying exam. Candidates can go through the BNU admission procedure that has been given below:
The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level degrees to the students. BA, BASLP, BBA, B.P.Ed, BCA, B.Sc, BSFA, BVA, BSW, B.Com and BHM are amongst the Bangalore North University courses that are offered at the UG level. At the PG level BNU courses list includes MBA, MCA, MTTM, M.Sc, MSW and M.Ed. The Ph.D programme at BNU Bangalore is offered in various specialisations such as English, history, physics, journalism and mass communication, zoology, mathematics, political science, botany, chemistry and many more. Candidates aspiring to take admission at this university must go through the BNU courses and eligibility that have been tabulated below:
BA | Passed 10+2 in the relevant stream |
BASLP | Candidates must have secured 45% marks in 10+2 |
BBA | One must have passed class or equivalent |
BCLS Bachelor of Commerce (Logistics & Supply Chain Management) | |
B.P.Ed. | |
BHM | |
BBA in Aviation Management | |
BCA | Complete HSE and secured a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate |
B.Com | Candidates should have secured atleast 40% at the +2 level |
B.Sc | Passed class 12 in the relevant stream |
BSFA | |
B.Sc (Interier Design & Decoration) | |
BSW | |
BVA in Animation and Multimedia Design | |
BVA in Textile Design | |
MA (Economics) | Candidates must have secured 40% marks in aggregate and atleast 50% marks in Economics at the UG level |
MA (English) | A minimum of 40% marks in aggregate and atleast 50% marks in English at the UG level |
MA (History) | Atleast 40% marks in aggregate and atleast 50% marks in History in at the undergraduate level |
MA (Journalism and Mass Communication) | Graduates with a minimum of 50% marks |
MA (Kannada) | Candidates with a minimum of 40% marks in aggregate and atleast 50% marks in Kannada at the UG level |
MA (Political Science) | A minimum of 40% marks in aggregate at the UG leval with 50% marks in Public Administration or he/she must have studied Political Science as a subject in the first three years of integrated law programme |
Master In Audiology Speech Language Pathology | Bachelor’s degree in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences with atleast 50% marks in the aggregate |
MBA | Candidates must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate |
MCA | Atleast 50% marks in aggregate and must have studied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Computer Application, Computer Programming, Business Mathematics, and Business Statistic as one of the optional subject |
MCFA (Master of Financial Analysis) | Onemust have a bachelor's or master’s degree in Commerce /Accounting/ Management/ Economics with at least 50% marks in aggregate |
M.Com | B.Com./ B.B.M. degree or equivalent with atleast 50% marks in the aggregate in Commerce subjects. |
MED | Candidates must hold a B.Ed. degree with atleast 50% marks in aggregate |
Master of Library and Information Science | Passed graduation with at least 50% marks in aggregate |
M. Sc. (Audiology) | Graduates with a B.Sc./B.S.L.P.A /B.A.S.L.P. degree are eligible |
M.Sc. (Biochemistry) | Candidates must have secured 40% marks in the aggregate and 50% marks in Chemistry or Biochemistry and must have studied Biology at PUC or 10+2 level |
M.Sc. (Botany) | 40% marks in the aggregate and 50% marks in Botany/ Applied Botany |
M.Sc. (Biotechnology) | Candidates must be a B.Sc. graduate with any Life Science subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate or he/she must be a B.Sc. graduate in Biotechnology and B.Sc. (Hons.) graduates in Biotechnology /Biology / Botany / Microbiology / Zoology with atleast 50% marks in aggregate |
M.Sc. (Microbiology) | |
M.Sc. (Chemistry) | Aspirants must have secured 40% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in Chemistry and must have studied Mathematics at least at 10 + 2 or equivalent. |
M.Sc. (Computer Science) | Candidates must hold a B.Sc. degree with Computer Science or B.C.A. with Mathematics as one of the subjects and must have secured 50% marks in aggregate or he/she must be a B.Sc. PCM graduate with P.G. Diploma/Certificate Course in Computer Science of one year |
M.Sc. (Speech Language and Pathology) | Candidates must have a bachelor’s gegree in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate |
M.Sc. (Mathematics) | A minimum of 40% marks in aggregate with at least 50% marks in Mathematics |
M. Sc. (Counselling Psychology) | Candidates must have a B.A./B.Sc. degree and secured 50% marks in the aggregate and studied at least one paper in Psychology or B.Ed. or P.G. Diploma in Counselling |
M.Sc. (Physics) | Candidates must have studied Physics and Mathematics and secured 40% marks in and 50% marks in the aggregate of all optional subjects |
M.Sc. (Psychology) | One should have secured a minimum of 40% marks in the aggregate and at least 50% marks in Psychology at the UG level |
MSW | B.A/BSW with atleast 50% marks in aggregate |
M.Sc. (Zoology) | One must hold a B.Sc. degree with atleast 40% marks in aggregate and at least 50% marks in Zoology |
MTTM | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Commerce, Management, Arts, Social Sciences, Science, Engineering/Technology or equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate |
M.Sc. (Fashion and Apparel Design) | Aspiring candidates must have passed graduation the relevant stream |