Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women's University is an all-women university in Bijapur associated with 157 women's colleges around Karnataka. Humanities, Social Science, Science & Technology, Management Studies, Journalism and Mass Communication, Education & Research, Physical Education, Director of Sports, and Centre of Yoga Studies are among the nine faculties that provide UG, PG, PG diploma, certificate, and PhD programmes.

In its nine departments, Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women's University Vijayapura offers 60 courses.There are 28 undergraduate programmes and 32 graduate courses available, as well as a PG Diploma, Ph.D, M.Phil, certificate, diplomas, and other value-added courses.

The placement percentage in this college is quite good with more than 60 to 70 percent of students getting placed every year.The average and median placement of BA and BSc courses is around 4.1 lakhs and 3.5 lakhs per annum respectively. MBA from this institute has an average placement of 7 lakhs per annum with 10 lakhs being the maximum CTC last year.

Many scholarships for different sections of students are available in this institution. Meritorious students receive a fixed amount as scholarship each year. 

KSAWUV, Bijapur: Courses and Fees

In its nine departments, Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women's University Vijayapura offers 60 courses. There are 28 undergraduate programmes and 32 graduate courses available, as well as a PG Diploma, PhD, MPhil, certificate, diplomas, and other value-added courses. Soft skill training is also available in short-term courses. All PG programmes are two years long and full-time, whilst UG courses are three years long and full-time.

Course Details Selection Criteria
MA -Economics -History -Political Science -Journalism & mass communication -Sociology -English -Hindi -Urdu -Kannada
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with relevant subject as optional or main subject with 50% marks (40% for SC/ST and 45% for OBC) in aggregate.
  • Fees: INR 31,240 
 Final admission is done on the basis of merit obtained in the qualifying examination.
MSc -Physics -Electronics -Computer Science -Mathematics -BioInformatics -Biotechnology -Pharmaceutical Chemistry -Botany -Zoology
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with relevant subject as optional or main subject with 50% marks (40% for SC/ST and 45% for OBC) in aggregate.
  • Fees: INR 36,720 
 Final admission is done on the basis of merit obtained in the qualifying examination.
MBA -HRM -Marketing -Finance
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any subject with 50% marks (40% for SC/ST and 45% for OBC) in aggregate.
 CET exam conducted by the KEA/CMAT
M.Com
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have a BCom/BBA/BCA degree with at least 50% (40% for SC/ST and 45% for OBC) marks in aggregate from a recognised board.
  • Fees: INR 32,000
 Final admission is done on the basis of merit obtained in the qualifying examination.
B.Ed
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any subject with 50% marks (40% for SC/ST and 45% for OBC) in aggregate.
  • Fees: INR 45,275
 Final admission is done on the basis of merit obtained in the qualifying examination.
Ph.D -English -Kannada -Economics -Sociology -Women’s Study -Social Work -Electronics -Physical Education -Commerce -Journalism & Mass Communication -Library Science & Information Science
  • Eligibility- Candidates must have a Master’s degree with relevant subject as the main subject with 50% marks (40% for SC/ST and 45% for OBC) in aggregate.
  • Fees: INR 15,670


Final admission is done on the basis of merit obtained in the qualifying examination and an interview conducted by the university.

KSAWUV, Bijapur: Placements

Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women’s University has an excellent placement record compared to the colleges’ with the same courses. More than 60 to 70 percent of total students get placed each year. 

  • For BA courses, the average and median placement salary is 4.1 lakhs and 3.5 lakhs per annum respectively.
  • MBA course has an average placement of 7 lakhs per annum with 10 lakhs per annum being the highest CTC.
  • B.Sc course has an average placement of 4.5 lakhs with 5 lakhs per annum being the maximum CTC.
  • BCA course has an excellent record of more than 80 to 90 percent of students getting placed each year with 6 lakhs being the average salary. 

KSAWUV, Bijapur: Scholarships

Meritorious/SC/ST/OBC/minority students can apply for a variety of scholarships. Students should contact their respective HoDs to apply for these scholarships. The list of all the scholarships available for the students of this college is given below:

  • Late Smt. Savitri Panchagatti Scholarship is awarded to the daughters of primary school teachers studying in the first year.
  • Late Smt. Indumati Patil Scholarship is available for the student securing the highest marks in MA History.
  • Smt. Sunanda R Perur Scholarship is given to students coming from economically backward and rural areas.
  • Smt.Yamunabai Sankad Scholarship is awarded to the meritorious and orphan students studying in the first year.
  • Late Smt. Shobha Ramesh Jigajinagi Scholarship is given to the SC/ST students securing the highest marks in MA Journalism and Mass Communication.
  • Prof. A.K. Baradola Scholarship is awarded to the students securing the highest marks in UG.
  • Shri. M S Ramaiah Memorial Scholarship is given to the students below the poverty line pursuing PG in any stream.
  • Late. Smt Vimalabai V Deshpande Scholarship is awarded to the student securing the highest marks in MA Economics.
  • Smt.Vidya R Sondur Scholarship is awarded to the student securing the highest marks in MSc Zoology.
  • Smt. Yashodhara Dasappa Dattipeetha is given to the students pursuing a full-time PhD in the Department of Women's studies.

KSAWUV, Bijapur: FAQs

Ques: Is hostel facility available in Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women’s University?

Ans: Yes, there are seven hostels that can house a total of a thousand students. At the time of admission, forms for the hostel are filled out.

Ques.: Which are the different study centres in the institution offering short term courses based on ideologies of distinguished personalities of India?

Ans: The institution features research centres and chairs dedicated to disseminating the values and teachings of notable Indian historical figures. These centres include Gandhi Studies Centre, Dr B R Ambedkar Centre, Swami Vivekananda Centre, Kanakadasa Studies Centre, Maulana Azad Centre, Bhaskaracharya Chair, Mundaragi Shri. Jagadguru Annadaneshwar Sharana Literature and Cultural Studies Chair.

Ques: What is the criteria of additional seats available in various courses in Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women’s University?

Ans: A total of 10 to 15 additional seats per course is offered by the college which is on a merit cum payment basis.

Ques.: Is hostel facility free for minorities?

Ans.: Hostel facility is free for SC/ST students in Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women’s University. Financially weaker students can also apply for various scholarships available which cover tuition and hostel fees. 

Ques.: Does Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women’s University have accreditation?

Ans.: Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women’s University has been approved by UGC and is awarded a ‘B’ grade accreditation by NAAC.