Approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC), the Central University of Karnataka was founded in 2009. The Kalaburagi Parliament Act, formerly known as the Gulbarga Parliament Act, established the university. The university was also part of the universities started during the 11th UGC plan period by the Indian government.

Situated close to Kadaganchi village in Kalaburagi, the university campus spans over 654 acres along the Gulbarga-Washdhari Interstate route. Ten schools of excellence, three multidisciplinary centres, and 27 academic departments are all located within the university.

Courses in Arts, Management, Humanities, Engineering, and Sciences are offered by the institution. It offers courses such as UG(BBA, BA, BEd, BTech, BSc Regular, BSC Honors, etc.) and PG (MSW, MA, MCom, MSc, MA, MBA, LLM, MTech, MCA, etc.) courses. The institution also offers doctoral and research programs. The university provides an MPhil and 17 PhD streams.

Vision-

“Committed to Universal Values and Knowledge”

Mission-

“To strengthen and expand knowledge in all its expressions.

To integrate and innovate with all stakeholders of knowledge and education holistically and inclusively.

To contribute meaningfully in terms of enriching the human capital of the country.” 

Central University of Karnataka (CUK) Kalaburagi, Karnataka - Key Highlight

Central University of Karnataka - Departments 

Central University of Karnataka - Programmes /Courses Offered/ Fee Structure 

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Central University of Karnataka - Popular Programmes

CUK offers a wide range of courses in Science, Commerce, Humanities, Law, and Technology, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various disciplines

Some of the popular programs offered by the university are:

• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Computer Science, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Geography, Economics, and History
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Linguistics
• Master of Science (M.Sc) in various streams, including Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Central University of Karnataka - Eligibility Criteria

Central University of Karnataka - Infrastructure Facilities

The Central University of Karnataka (CUK) in Gulbarga, Karnataka, is known for its extensive and well-maintained infrastructure facilities. Some of the key infrastructure facilities available at CUK include:

Hostel- On campus, the university offers two large, well-equipped separate residence halls for boys and girls. There are now two hostel buildings being built. Every hostel has access to free Wi-Fi for the internet.

Computer Center- The needs of numerous academic departments and university divisions are met by the computer centre. The creation and upkeep of an IT environment supporting the pursuit of academic achievement is the goal of the Computer Center at CUK. The center's main goal is to offer services that encourage and support faculty, staff, and administration in using new computing technologies. The campus's computer centre oversees several IT-based communication and computing resources. 

Medical Facility- The University has a regular senior doctor and a lady doctor on campus who provide health treatment to all of the students, faculty, and non-teaching staff. They are supported by a lab technician and nurse. 

Banking Facility- Canara Bank, which operates out of a separate building, has supplied the university with a specialized banking facility on campus. The bank has established two ATM locations on the university campus: one is close to the bank, and the other is by the administrative building. 

Post- Office- A post office has been erected on the university campus by India Post.  The Post Office specifically provides the following helpful services to students: Savings Bank (equipped with an ATM card reader and checkbook), Accounts for Recurring Deposits (minimum of Rs. 50) etc. 

Central University of Karnataka - Review

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Central University of Karnataka - FAQs and Answers

Q.1 Does CUK, provide a separate hostel facility for students?

Ans. Yes, Central University of Karnataka provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls. 

Q.2 What is the entrance exam for CUK - Central University of Karnataka?

Ans.  The Central University Entrance Test (CUET) is the annual entrance exam administered by the Central University of Karnataka (CUK). Students can apply for admission to several undergraduate and graduate programs provided by CUK through the CUET exam. 

Q.3 What is the application process for the Central  University of Karnataka?

Ans.  The NTA's Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is the primary admissions test for most of UG and PG programs. Registrations for admissions start after the result declaration of the CUET examination. 

Q.4 What is the location of the Central University of Karnataka?

Ans. Location of  CUK-  Kadaganchi, Aland Road, Kalaburagi Dist. - 585 367. 

Q.5 What are the most popular programs of Central  University of Karnataka?

Ans.   The  most popular programs of Central  University of Karnataka are-

• Tech in Computer Science, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering
• Sc in Geography, Economics, and History
• BA in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Linguistics
• Sc in various streams, including Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
• Master of Business Administration