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Bangalore University, Bengaluru

  Jnanbharathi Campus, Mysore Road, Bengaluru-560056, Karnataka

Accredited: NAAC 'A' Grade   Government  

Established: 1964

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.

Bangalore University - Campus

    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. - 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;
            B.Sc. - Computer Applications
            Duration: 3 Years; UnderGraduate Degree; Full Time;
            Affiliation: Bangalore University;
            Min Qualification: 10+2;
              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. - 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;
              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. - 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. - Hindi
              Duration: 2 Years; PostGraduate Degree; Full Time;
              Affiliation: Bangalore University;
              Min Qualification: Graduate with Hindi as Main / 2nd Language;
              Seats: 30;
              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.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%;