PIHEAD Programme
Abstract
Information of University on PIHEAD Programme |
01 |
Name and Address of the
University |
KUVEMPU UNIVERSITY
JNANA SAHYADRI
SHANKARAGHATTA-577451
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT.
KARNATAKA, INDIA. |
02 |
Web-site Address |
www.kuvempu.ac.in |
03 |
Name and contact information
(including email) of International Students Adviser
(in case there is none, a Faculty member may be so
designated) |
Dr.M.Krishnappa
Director
Directorate of Correspondence Courses
Kuvempu University.
E-mail:
pihead@kuvempu.ac.in, mv@kuvempu.ac.in
Phone: 08282-256450, 256246, Fax :
08282-256450 |
04 |
Location Details |
Jnana Sahyadri,
the main campus of Kuvempu University is located at
Shankaraghatta at a distance of 28 km from the main
city Shivamogga, having Address as:
KUVEMPU UNIVERSITY
JNANA SAHYADRI
SHANKARAGHATTA-577 451
SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT
KARNATAKA STATE, INDIA. |
05 |
Recognition |
1. Recognised by the UGC
2. Awarded 3 star status by the National Assessment
and Accreditation Council |
06 |
Program of Study
a) UG Level
b) PG Level |
UG level
programmes offered by 82 affiliated and 03
constituent colleges and PG level programmes offered
by 41 post graduate departments in discipline of
Arts, Science, Education Commerce and Management. |
07 |
Medium of Instruction |
English and Kannada |
08 |
Other details about the Institute |
The campus is
only 2 kms. from the magnificient Bhadra Reservoir.
It is located in one of the world's 18 hotspots of
Biodiversity and birth place of two life line
rivers.
During 1973-1987, this was a PG Centre of
University of Mysore and became an independent
University from the year 1987 as Kuvempu
University which is offering Social Science,
Languages and Science courses.
The Distance Education Council of the University
Offers UG, PG and Diploma courses in Science, Social
Science and Education, Commerce, Management,
Tourism, Culture, Fashion Design, Mental Health.
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09 |
Infrastructure Facilities |
The University
has good infrastructure for post graduate teaching
and research programmes. The University is named
after well known national poet Kuvempu. During the
centenary year (Dec. 2003- Dec. 2004) of Kuvempu,
additional infrastructures, such as Bio-Sciences
Block, Computer Science Block, Centenary Building,
Indoor and Outdoor Stadiums are built.
Most of the PG Departments are awarded Research
Projects and the Departments are organizing National
and International Seminars in the campus |
10 |
Other Amenities |
Library,
Internet facility, Laboratories for Studies and
Research in Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics,
Applied Botany, Applied Zoology, Applied Geology,
Biotechnology, Language learning, Tissue Culture,
Aqua Culture and Water Management, Bio- Chemistry
and Microbiology, Indoor and Outdoor Stadium,
Hostels for Boys and Girls. |
11 |
Co-curricular Activities |
NSS Unit of this University has
been rated as one of the best in Karnataka State.
Sports, University Students festivals, Job Oriented
Training Programmes etc. The University has a centre
for Continuing Education and Extension activities. |
12 |
Students Support Service |
Health centre, Canteen, Indoor
Games, Placement and Orientation Programmes,
Cultural Festivals etc. International Hostel
facilities |
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