Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University (VSKUB) is a state university established by the Government of Karnataka under the Karnataka State Universities Act 2000. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The VSKUB courses are offered at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels in various fields such as arts, science, management, law, education, and engineering.
There are several departments and faculties at Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University namely the Department of Applied Science, Faculty of Business Studies, Department of Education, Department of Pure Sciences, Department of Social Sciences, Department of Arts, and Department of Law.
The main VSKUB campus is located at Jnana Sagara Campus, Ballari spread over an area of about 95.37 acres. VSKUB has three more campuses which include the Nandihalli campus which is located at Nandihalli about 8 KMs from Sandur town, the Koppal campus established at the heart of Koppal city, and the Yelburga campus.
The VSKUB admission process varies depending on the course opted for by the candidates. Admission at VSKUB courses for the UG level is done on a merit-based while for PG courses, the admission is based on the entrance exams such as PGCET for MBA and other PG courses, and the university will use the merits to calculate the provisional list.
There are several VSKUB facilities offered to the students such as a library, hostels, sports facilities, a gym, a cafeteria, medical, computer labs, an auditorium, and wifi connectivity. The VSKUB placement report 2022 states that 35 PG students who chose a 2-year programme were successfully placed out of 1152 and were offered a median salary of Rs 1,55,000 (one lakh fifty five thousand only) LPA.
Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University offers UG, PG, and Ph.D. level courses in multiple streams. VSKUB courses include B.Sc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Sc, MBA, MCA, etc. These VSKUB courses are offered in different departments including Applied Science, Business Studies, Education, Science, Social Science, etc. All the details related to the courses and VSKUB fees can be found in the sections below:
Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University List of Departments 2023
There are a total of 7 departments through which the VSKUB courses are offered. The list of departments available at Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University is listed below:
VSKUB Courses Offered | Streams Offered | Course Fees | Seat Intake | Course Duration |
MA | Kannada, English, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, History, and Archaeology, Journalism and Mass Communication, Women Studies, Performing Arts | Rs 18,500 | 40 | 2 Years (4 Semesters) |
M.Ed | - | Rs 18,500 | 50 | 2 Years (4 Semesters) |
M.P.Ed | - | Rs 18,500 | 40 | 2 Years (4 Semesters) |
LLM | - | Rs 18,500 | 40 | 2 Years (4 Semesters) |
M.LiSc | - | Rs 18,500 | 40 | 2 Years (4 Semesters) |
M.Com | - | Rs 20,350 | 150 | 2 Years (4 Semesters) |
M.Sc. | Industrial Chemistry, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Applied Geology | Rs 25,700 | 40 | 2 Years (4 Semesters) |
M.Tech | Mineral Processing, Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Production, and Electrical Engineering | Rs 25,700 | 30 | 2 Years (4 Semesters) |
MBA | - | Rs 43,200 | - | 2 Years (4 Semesters) |
MSW | - | Rs 36,000 | 40 | 2 Years (4 Semesters) |
VSKUB Courses Offered | Eligibility Criteria |
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) |
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Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) |
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) |
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Master in Arts (MA) |
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Master in Education (M.Ed) |
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Master in Physical Education (M.P.Ed) |
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Master in Law (LLM) |
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Master in Library Science (M.LiSc) |
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Master in Commerce (M.Com) |
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Master in Science (M.Sc.) |
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Master in Technology (M.Tech) |
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Master in Business Administration (MBA) |
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Master in Social Work (MSW) |
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Master of Computer Application (MCA) |
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Ph.D. |
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Quota of Students | Seat Reservation | Eligibility Criteria |
Differently-Abled | One Seat per Programme/ Course per Section | The disability percentage of the candidate must not be below 45% as per the certificate issued by the competent authority. |
Sports | One Seat per Programme/ Course per Section | Proper certificate must be issued by the competent authority. |
NSS/NCC/Rangers and Rovers | One Seat per Programme/ Course per Section | Proper certificate must be issued by the competent authority. |
Gadinadu/Horanadu Kannadiga | 5% of total seat intake | Proper certificate must be issued by the competent authority. Candidates must have studied 1st to 10th Standard in Kannada Medium. The certificate must mention the name of the school/s in which the candidate has studied. |
Children of Defence Personnel (CDP) | One Seat per Programme/ Course per Section | Proper certificate must be issued by the competent authority. |
Children of Devadasi/ HIV Infected | One Seat per Programme/ Course per Section | Proper certificate must be issued by the competent authority. |
Project Displaced | One Seat per Programme/ Course per Section | Proper certificate must be issued by the competent authority. |
Other Universities | 15% of total seat intake | The candidate must have graduated from any other university than the VSK University. |
VSKUB admission to various courses is done either on the basis of merit obtained in the qualifying exam, KCET for B.Tech, PGCET for MBA, or an entrance test conducted by the university. The admission board prescribes VSKUB eligibility criteria for each course which must be fulfilled by candidates to get eligible for admission. The admission is also based on the seat reservation policy adopted by Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University. VSKUB selection process for all the courses has been explained through the table below::
VSKUB Courses Offered | Selection Process |
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) | Selection for the B.Sc course is based on the merit obtained by candidates in the qualifying exam. |
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) | Selection for the B.Com course is based on the merit obtained by candidates in the qualifying exam. |
Bachelor of Arts (BA) | Selection for the BA course is based on the merit obtained by candidates in the qualifying exam. |
Master in Arts (MA) | Selection for the MA course is based on the merit obtained by candidates in the qualifying exam. |
Master in Education (M.Ed) | Selection for the M.Ed course is based on the merit obtained by candidates in the qualifying exam. |
Master in Physical Education (M.P.Ed) | Selection for the M.P.Ed course is based on an entrance test, fitness test, and interview conducted by the university. |
Master in Law (LLM) | Selection for the LLM course is based on the merit obtained by candidates in the qualifying exam. |
Master in Library Science (M.LiSc) | Selection for the M.LiSc course is based on the merit obtained by candidates in the qualifying exam. |
Master in Commerce (M.Com) | Selection for the M.Com course is based on the merit obtained by candidates in the qualifying exam. |
Master in Science (M.Sc.) | Selection for the M.Sc course is based on the merit obtained by candidates in the qualifying exam. |
Master in Technology (M.Tech) | Selection for the M.Tech course is based on the merit obtained by candidates in the qualifying exam. |
Master in Business Administration (MBA) | SSelection for the MBA course is based on the PGCET conducted by the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KEA). However, admission may be done at the university if the seats remain unfilled after the admissions through KEA. |
Master in Social Work (MSW) | Selection for the MSW course is based on the merit obtained by candidates in the qualifying exam. |
Master of Computer Application (MCA) | Selection for the MCA course is based on the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KEA). However, admission may be done at the University if the seats remain unfilled after the admissions through KEA. |
Ph.D. | Selection for the Ph.D. course is based on the merit obtained by candidates in the qualifying exam. |
Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University placement cell has been prepared by the university to manage yearly campus placements. The placement cell serves as a liaison between the students and the employers and is in charge of preparing all students for upcoming placements, placing final-year students, and offering internship opportunities. The VKSU placement cell also undertakes numerous training sessions to enhance students' skill sets and knowledge for placements. These initiatives by the Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University placement cell include conducting various training programmes, workshops, seminars, and webinars by industry professionals. As per the reports, for the academic year 2021-2022, there were a total of 35 PG students who got placed with an average package of Rs. 15,5000 LPA.
Particulars | Statistics |
Academic Year | 2021-22 |
Total graduating students | 1157 |
Total number of students who got placed | 35 |
Average packages offered | Rs. 15,5000 LPA |
Total number of students selected for higher studies | 60 |
Top Recruiters | ICICI Bank, Alliant group, Genpact, etc. |
VSKUB provides infrastructural facilities to its students to enhance the quality of education. Listed below are the campus facilities of VSKUB.
Name of faculty | Department | Designation | Education Qualification |
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John Doe | Computer Science | Professor | PhD in Computer Science |
Jane Smith | Mathematics | Associate Professor | MSc in Mathematics |
Emily Johnson | Physics | Lecturer | MSc in Physics |
Gender | Male | Female |
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Total | 764 | 678 |
OBC | 313 | 404 |
SC | 278 | 163 |
ST | 173 | 111 |
Muslim | 154 | 109 |
PWD | 2 | 1 |
Minority Community | 3 | 2 |
Gender | Male | Female |
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General | 14 | 16 |
OBC | 619 | 460 |
SC | 87 | 67 |
ST | 51 | 51 |
Muslim | 9 | 14 |
PWD | 1 | 0 |
All candidates who aspire to apply for admission will have to fill out the VSKUB application form as the initial step. It is mandatory for every candidate to fill out the Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University application form. The application form is available in both online and offline modes. All candidates must go through the detailed VSKUB eligibility criteria for each course before applying for admission. Candidates will also be required to pay the application fee and submit the documents for verification to complete the application process. The process for the VSKUB application process has been explained below:
While filling out the Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University application form, it is mandatory for all candidates to pay the application fee. Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University application fee is different for different categories as mentioned below:
Category of Candidates | VSKU Application Fee |
General | Rs. 300 |
OBC | Rs. 300 |
SC/ ST/ Others | Rs. 150 |
Candidates need to submit the following documents at the time of the Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University application process:
Some of the important instructions which candidates need to keep in mind related to the Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University application process have been listed below: