Kannada University

Kannada University,[1] also called as Hampi Kannada University or Hampi University, Kannada University, Hampi is a research-oriented public university in Hampi, Karnataka, founded in 1991 by the Government of Karnataka through Kannada University Act, 1991,[2] with the aim to develop the Kannada language and to promote the literature, traditions, culture, and folklore of Karnataka.

Kannada University
TypePublic
Established1991
ChancellorVajubhai Vala
(Governor of Karnataka)
Vice-ChancellorProf Dr S.C.RAMESH
Location
Hampi, Karnataka
,
India

15°17′3.4″N 76°29′22.7″E
CampusRural
AffiliationsUGC
WebsiteOfficial website

Sections

The university has three main wings

  • Adalitanga (Administrative wing)
  • Adhyayananga (Academic wing)
  • Prasaranga (Publication wing)

Courses offered
  • Ph.D.
  • M.Phil.
  • D.Litt. Programme
  • Integrated M.A. Ph.D. in Kannada literature where a degree holder can complete post graduation and research. This course is of four years duration.
  • M.Music (Master of Music)
  • M.V.A. (Master of Visual Arts)
  • B.V.A. (Bachelor of Visual Arts)
  • B.Music. (Bachelor of Music)
  • Diploma Specialisation in Fine Arts.

Distance Education Courses Post Graduate Courses

  • M.A. in Kannada
  • M.A. in History
  • M.A. in Sociology
  • M.J.M.S in Masters of Journalism and Media Studies

Diplomas

  • Budakattu Adhyayana (Tribal Studies)
  • Mahiti Samvahana mattu Tantrajnana (IT & Communication)
  • Shasana Shastra Adhyayana (Epigraphical Studies)
  • Adalita Kannada (Administrative Kannada)
  • Janapada Kalegalu (Folk Arts)
  • Dalita Adhyayana (Dalit Studies)
  • Puratatva Samskriti, Pravasodhyama (Archeology, Culture and Tourism)
  • Mahila Adhyayana (Women's Studies)
  • Karnataka Adhyayana (Karnataka Studies)
  • Dravida Adhyayana (Dravida Studies)
  • Abhivriddi Samvahana (Development Communication)

Also Certificate Courses running.

Awards

The University confers "Nadoja" awards, every year, which is equivalent to the Honorary [Doctor of Literature] (D.Litt.) degree. The award which has been instituted by the University is given to eminent personalities for their contribution in various fields.[3]

See also

Similar Universities in India:

References
  1. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 June 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. http://dpal.kar.nic.in/.%5C23%20of%201991%20(E).pdf
  3. http://www.deccanherald.com/content/213027/6-get-nadoja-awards.html


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