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Bangalore University, Bengaluru

  Jnanbharathi Campus, Mysore Road, Bengaluru-560056, Karnataka

Accredited: NAAC 'A' Grade   Government  

Established: 1964

Bangalore University - Campus

M.A. Courses:

M.A.; - Economics;
Duration: 2 Years; PostGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Affiliation: Bangalore University;
Min Qualification: Pass 3 Years B.Sc, BCA or B.Com, B.A. from a recognized University;
M.A.; - French;
Duration: 2 Years; PostGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Affiliation: Bangalore University;
Min Qualification: Graduate with French as Main / 2nd Language;
M.A.; - Japanese;
Duration: 2 Years; PostGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Affiliation: Bangalore University;
Min Qualification: Graduate with Japanese as Main / 2nd Language;
M.A.; - German;
Duration: 2 Years; PostGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Affiliation: Bangalore University;
Min Qualification: Graduate with German as Main / 2nd Language;
M.A.; - Spanish;
Duration: 2 Years; PostGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Affiliation: Bangalore University;
Min Qualification: Graduate with Spanish as Main / 2nd Language;
M.A.; - English;
Duration: 2 Years; PostGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Affiliation: Bangalore University;
Min Qualification: Pass 3 Years B.Sc, BCA or B.Com from a recognized University;
Seats: 50;
M.A.; - Hindi;
Duration: 2 Years; PostGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Affiliation: Bangalore University;
Min Qualification: Graduate with Hindi as Main / 2nd Language;
Seats: 30;
M.A.; - Kannada;
Duration: 2 Years; PostGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Affiliation: Bangalore University;
Min Qualification: Pass 3 years BA/ B.Sc/B.Com of recognised University with Kannada/ Sociology/ Computer Science/Electronics/Economics/English/ Commerce as core subjects;
Seats: 110;
M.A.; - Urdu;
Duration: 2 Years; PostGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Affiliation: Bangalore University;
Min Qualification: Graduate with Urdu as Main / 2nd Language with 55% in Urdu;
Seats: 20;
M.A.; - Telugu;
Duration: 2 Years; PostGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Affiliation: Bangalore University;
Min Qualification: Graduate with Telugu as Main / 2nd Language with 55% in Telugu;
Seats: 22;
M.A.; - Sociology;
Duration: 2 Years; PostGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Min Qualification: Pass 3 years B.A Examination of any recognized University, with Sociology as one of the core subjects;
Seats: 50;

Other Courses:

B.A.; - Home Science, Economics, Psychology;
Duration: 3 Years; UnderGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Affiliation: Bangalore University;
Min Qualification: 10+2;
B.A.; - Home Science, Sociology, Psychology;
Duration: 3 Years; UnderGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Affiliation: Bangalore University;
Min Qualification: 10+2;
B.Arch.; - Architecture;
Duration: 5 Years; UnderGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Min Qualification: PUC /+2; Seats: 40;
B.B.M.; - Business Management;
Duration: 3 Years; UnderGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Affiliation: Bangalore University;
Min Qualification: PUC, 10+2 from a recognised Board;
B.Com.; - General;
Duration: 3 Years; UnderGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Affiliation: Bangalore University;
Min Qualification: PUC, 10+2 from a recognised Board;
B.Sc.; - Composite Home Science;
Duration: 3 Years; UnderGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Affiliation: Bangalore University;
Min Qualification: PUC / +2;
B.Sc.; - Computer Applications;
Duration: 3 Years; UnderGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Affiliation: Bangalore University;
Min Qualification: 10+2;
B.Sc.; - Fashion And Apparel Design;
Duration: 3 Years; UnderGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Affiliation: Bangalore University;
Min Qualification: PUC / +2;
B.Sc.; - Home Science, Physics, Maths;
Duration: 3 Years; UnderGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Affiliation: Bangalore University;
Min Qualification: 10+2;
M.Arch.; - Masters in Landscape Architecture;
Duration: 2 Years; PostGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Min Qualification: B.Arch.; Seats: 18;
M.Arch.; - Construction and Project Management;
Duration: 2 Years; PostGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Min Qualification: B.Arch.; Seats: 18;
M.Ed.; - Masters in Education;
Duration: 1 Year; PostGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Min Qualification: Graduation;
M.Sc.; - Physics;
Duration: 2 Years; PostGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Min Qualification: Graduation in Science;
M.Sc.; - Zoology;
Duration: 2 Years; PostGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Min Qualification: Graduation in Science;
M.Sc.; - Home Science (Human Development Specialization);
Duration: 2 Years; PostGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Affiliation: Bangalore University;
Min Qualification: Graduation with Home Scienve as one subject with 50% aggregate;
M.Sc.; - Home Science (Family Resource Management);
Duration: 2 Years; PostGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Affiliation: Bangalore University;
Min Qualification: Graduation with Home Scienve as one subject with 50% aggregate;
M.Sc.; - Home Science (Textiles and Clothing Specialization);
Duration: 2 Years; PostGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Affiliation: Bangalore University;
Min Qualification: Graduation with Home Scienve as one subject with 50% aggregate;
M.Sc.; - Home Science (Extension Education and Communication Specialization);
Duration: 2 Years; PostGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Affiliation: Bangalore University;
Min Qualification: Graduation with Home Scienve as one subject with 50% aggregate;
M.Sc.; - Home Science (Food & Nutrition);
Duration: 2 Years; PostGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Affiliation: Bangalore University;
Min Qualification: Graduation with Home Scienve as one subject with 50% aggregate;
M.Sc.; - Fashion And Apparel Design;
Duration: 2 Years; PostGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Min Qualification: Degree;
M.T.T.M.; - Master of Tourism and Travel Management;
Duration: 2 Years; PostGraduate Degree; Full Time;
Affiliation: Bangalore University;
Min Qualification: Graduation with 50%;

Institute Brief
In keeping with the lofty goals of the University the activities of the department are directed to discover the art world by plunging into the contemporary and avant-garde trends which transcend the geographical boundaries and identifying various aspects of art so that the live past can be woven into the living present and future. The main concern of the department is to explore and add new dimensions to visual art in the contemporary language.

The Department of Visual Arts has two ends, the acquisition and the dissemination of both theoretical and practical knowledge. The practicing Artists and Academicians in art and related fields from all over the world have been invited to give lectures, conduct workshops and share thought & ideas on concepts and Technical aspects in contemporary Art Practice. The department has plans to conduct two art camps every academic year. It also intends to start Exchange Programme for Students and Teachers in the near future with the other Universities & Institutions in India and abroad.

he University had constituted an expert advisory Committee to give valuable suggestions and recommendations for the healthy development of this department, the members include reputed senior Artists, Art Historians and Academicians. We who would enhance the academic standards and encourage a drive towards achievability in the Art practice of the country. Their vision and experience would help shapes this Department into becoming a great learning center in the state, as well as make a mark internationally.

Bangalore University established the Department of VISUAL ARTS in 2004 by the then Hon’ble Vice chancellor Prof. M.S.Thimmappa realizing its dynamic and lofty ideal of evolving as a live cultural centre of higher learning in Visual Arts in this part of Country. Later on well supported by Former Vice-Chancellor Prof. H. Ranganath and supported continuously by our present Hon’ble Vice Chancellor.