Gulbarga University Entrance tests for admissions are not conducted for every course but for the ones that are conducted remain to be notified.

Gulbarga University was established in 1980 through an enactment in the State of Karnataka and now acts as an affiliating University for about 665 educational institutions. The University offers both undergraduate as well as Post-graduate courses along with two doctoral programs.

The University provides admission to not only the students from Karnataka but students from other states as well as countries can apply too but for people from other countries, they need to pass the language test to be admitted to this university. The University has a sports program and maintains a sports calendar. And it follows the nationwide criteria to reserve seats for those who are eligible. 

Gulbarga University Important Dates

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Gulbarga University MBA Admission 2024

The University offers one MBA course which focuses on Finance, Marketing & HRM. This course lasts around 2 years and is divided into 4 semesters. The University has 60 seats in this course.

Gulbarga University MBA Eligibility

To be eligible for this course at Gulbarga University, any bachelor’s degree from a recognized University with 50% marks is sufficient.

Gulbarga University MBA Selection Criteria

Candidates are admitted into the MBA course offered by Gulbarga University based on their Karnataka PGCET score.

Gulbarga University LLM Admission 2024

Gulbarga university offers the LLM course in two specializations:

  • Commercial law
  • Bharatiya Nyaya Darshan and Raj Dharma

These courses last for 2 years and are divided into four semesters with a total intake of 20 students.

Gulbarga University LLM Eligibility

A candidate must have an LLB degree to apply for an LLM course. 

Gulbarga University LLM Selection Criteria

The selection for LLM at Gulbarga University is based on merit. So, a merit list will be prepared based on the scores of bachelor’s degrees submitted by each applicant.

Gulbarga University UG Admission 2024

The University offers 7 undergraduate courses with varied specializations and in several disciplines. It offers courses in Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Business Management (BBM), Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVS), Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA), Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) environmental studies and Indian constitution are two compulsory courses that are paired with every undergraduate discipline in this University.

Courses Specializations
BA English, Hindi, Kannada, Music, Physical Education, Sociology, Urdu, Arabic, Political Science, Economics, Social Work Women Studies, Visual Arts, Marathi, Computer Application, History, Library and Information Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Education, Statistics, Rural Development, Sanskrit
B.Sc. Botany, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Electronics, Zoology, Physics, Biochemistry, Statistics,
BBM -
B.Com -
B.Ed  -
BVS -
BCA -
B.P.Ed -

Gulbarga University UG Eligibility

  • A candidate must have passed class 12th with 50% marks from a recognized board.

For B.P.Ed. admissions a candidate must have:

  • Passed Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate and have participated in Intercollege/ Interzonal/ District/ School Competition in sports and games
  • OR Bachelor’s degree with 45% aggregate in National/ International University competition/ International competition
  • OR Graduation with a minimum of 45% aggregate and three years of teaching experience

Gulbarga University UG Selection Criteria

The selection in UG Courses in Gulbarga University is based on merit formed on the basis of class 12th marks. So, a candidate with 50% marks will be the last one to be admitted into the University. No relaxation in percentages for SC/ST or other reserved categories but seats are reserved. 

Category Reservation (in %)
PWD 3
ST 7.5
SC 15
OBC 27

Selection in B.P.Ed. is based on the entrance exam conducted by the University. 

Gulbarga University PG Admission 2024

The University offers 9 postgraduates across more than 32 disciplines. The courses are M.P.ED., M.Ed., M.Com., M.A. and M.Sc. (with entrance test for admission) and M.Li.Sc., MVA (with merit-based admissions).

Courses Specializations
MA English, Hindi, Kannada, Political Science, Social Work, Journalism & Mass Communication, Women’s Studies, Economics, History, Sociology, Marathi, Sanskrit, Library & Information Science, Urdu, Persian, Music
M.Sc. Applied Electronics, Botany Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Sugar Technology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Microbiology, Zoology, Statistics, Material Science, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, Electronics and Instrumentation Technology.

Gulbarga University PG Eligibility

  • A candidate must have a bachelor’s degree (the degree should be of B. Com/BBM/BCS in case of M.Com. admissions) with a minimum of 50% marks from any recognized university.
  • For M.P.Ed. admissions a candidate must have a B.P.Ed. degree with a minimum of 50% marks from any recognized University and 45% aggregate marks for SC/ST/Cat-I category students.
  • For LLM admissions a candidate must have passed LLB with an aggregate 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/Cat-I category) from any recognized University.
  • For MCA admission a candidate must have passed BCA from a recognized University.

Gulbarga University PG Selection Criteria

Selection in Gulbarga University PG courses is based on the entrance test for some courses and for others it is merit-based. The courses for which University holds an Entrance exam are: MA, M.Sc., M.Com., M.P.Ed.

Gulbarga University Ph.D. Admissions 2024

The University offers two doctoral programs: Ph.D./M.Phil. in the following specializations: 

Courses Specializations 
M.Phil/ PhD History, Economics, Library &Information Science, Education, Hindi, English, Kannada, Marathi, Sanskrit, Mathematics, Urdu, Women’s Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Statistics, History, Persian, Physical Education, Political Science, Law, Business Management, Visual Art, Music, Applied Electronics, Botany Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Sugar Technology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Microbiology, Zoology, Statistics, Material Science, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, Electronics and Instrumentation Technology.

Gulbarga University Ph.D. Eligibility

Must have a Master’s degree with an aggregate of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/Cat-I applicants)

Gulbarga University Ph.D. Selection Criteria

  • On the basis of the Entrance Exam and academic performance but the final selection will be made on the basis of the interview round.
  • Candidates who have qualified UGC NET/UGC CSIR NET/GATE Teacher fellowship exam or MPhil exam are exempted from the Entrance Exam.

How to apply for Gulbarga University?

Documents Required

  • Marksheet of Class 10th and 12th
  • Transfer/ migration certificate
  • Community certificate (for SC/ST/Cat-I category)
  • Photocopy of birth certificate
  • Degree certificate
  • Character certificate
  • Income certificate

Note: all documents attached shall be self-attested copies of the original document.

Application Process

In order to apply to Gulbarga University for admissions, a candidate has to:

  • Step 1: Visit the official website. 
  • Step 2: Navigate to the admissions tab where the application form link will be adjacent to your desired course.
  • Step 3: Download the application form, print it out and fill it (preferably with a black ink pen) and attach all the documents required
  • Step 4: Make demand draft in favor of ‘Finance Officer, Gulbarga University payable to Gulbarga University wherein the usual amount to be paid is Rs. 1000(in case of Doctoral Admissions) or Rs. 800 (in case of UG/PG Admissions) but candidates belonging to SC/ST/Cat-I category will have to pay Rs. 500 (in case of Doctoral Admissions) or Rs. 400 (in case of UG/PG) Admissions.
  • Step 5: This demand draft along with your application form and attached documents needs to be sent to the following address:

Deputy Registrar (Academic Branch)

Gulbarga University

Sedam Road, Jnana Ganga

Kalaburagi, Karnataka – 585106

Gulbarga University FAQs

Ques: What is the mode of application at Gulbarga University?

Ans: In order to apply for admissions at Gulbarga University candidates can only download the form online, the fee payment and submission of that application form must be done through post.

Ques: Does Gulbarga University offer technical Courses?

Ans: No, Gulbarga University does not offer courses like B.Tech., B.E.

Ques: Which candidates are exempted from Doctoral entrance at Gulbarga University?

Ans: Candidates with a valid score in UGC NET/ UGC CSIR NET or GATE or Teacher fellowship exam or those who have qualified the M.Phil. Exam is exempted from the doctoral entrance at Gulbarga University.

Ques: Does Gulbarga University hold an admission test?

Ans: The only admission test held in Gulbarga University is for Postgraduate courses and for Undergraduate courses the admissions are merit-based.

Ques: How is fee payment done at Gulbarga University?

Ans: To pay fees you need to make a Demand Draft in favor of the Finance Officer, Gulbarga University, and then send it via post along with your application form.