Karnatak University is one of the oldest and most prestigious university which was established in the year 1949. The university is offering courses in the faculties of Arts, Commerce, Education, Law, Management, Science and Technology and Social Sciences. The University is Duly recognized by the University Grants Commision(UGC). Campus, Infrastructure and Facilities :- The university's main campus spreads over an area of 750 acres. It is one of the fastest growing universities of India with a commitment to have state-of-the-art infrastructure, world class teaching faculty, laboratories, enriched library & computing facilities of global standards. The university has a 24 hour backup system in case of electricity failure. The University also offers student with well-maintained hostels for the accommodation. Faculty :- The university faculty consists of competent and experienced professionals. Departments :- Department of English Department of Sanskrit Department of Foreign Languages Department of Hindi Department of Marathi Department of Yoga Studies Department of Music Department of Kannada Research Institute Department of Geology Department of Microbiology & Biotechnology Department of Mathematics Department of Physics Department of Statistics Department of Sericulture Department of Education Department of Anthropology Department of Geography Department of Criminology & Forensic Science Department of Journalism & Mass Communication Department of Philosophy Admission Process :- Admission into these courses is on the basis of a merit/Common Entrance Test followed by Interview/Counseling. Placement :- The placement cell of the University not only provides placement assistance to the students in relevant organisation but it also helps the students of the University in their career planning, preparation for selection tests, summer placement, internship and final placements. Colleges Affiliated to Karnatak University Shree Sangameshwar Arts & Commerce College, Chadchan Chetana's Bba And Bca College Nationla Institute of Design,bangalore A.e & C.s Pavan Polytechnic Anjuman B.Ed College Anjuman Law College Govt Degree College Secab Institute Of Business Administration Secab Bba College SM Bhoomaraddi Arts & Commerce First Grade College, Gajendragad Bharatesh Polytechnic Adhichunchangiri Polytechnic Karnatak Science College Karnatak Arts And Commerce College BET's Global Business School, Belgaum