Bengaluru Central University (also known as Bengaluru City University) is one of the most reputed state universities in Karnataka, widely known for its MBA / PGDM and BBA courses. MBA applicants with PGCET/CAT/MAT/JMET/ATMA or any other equivalent examination score are exempted from the university entrance test. The BBA admission is entrance based and eligibility criteria are based on 10+2 grades and CBCS system as per the UGC guidelines. 

This UGC-approved university came into being in 2017 after Bangalore University was trifurcated and offers more than 60 specialized courses in the fields of Arts, Science, Commerce, Technology, and Management in undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels apart from diplomas and certificate courses.

Bengaluru Central University Courses and Fees

Bengaluru Central University offers several courses. Some of the top courses along with their details are given below: 

Programs Program Details Selection Basis
BA
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fee: Rs. 5,082
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have qualified in the 12th standard or any equivalent examination with the required minimum aggregate marks.
  • Specialization: Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Journalism, Sociology, English, Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam, Tamil, Sanskrit, Additional English, Communicative English, Optional English
 Merit-based
B.Sc
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fee: Rs. 5,082
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have qualified in the 12th standard or any equivalent examination with the required minimum aggregate marks and with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as subjects.
  • Specialization: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Biotechnology, Home Science, Botany, Zoology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Sericulture, Psychology, Electronics, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Fashion and Apparel Design, Interior Design and Decoration, Audio, Speech-Language (Pathology)
B.Com
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fee:
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have qualified in the 12th standard or any equivalent examination with the required minimum aggregate marks.
B.Voc
  • Duration: 4 Years
  • Fee: Rs. 5,082
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have qualified in the 12th standard or any equivalent examination with the required minimum aggregate marks.
  • Specialization: Commerce Stream- Vocational specialization in Accounting and Taxation
  • Art & Design Stream- Graphic Art, Applied arts, art History, Product Design, Painting, Sculpture, Creative Painting, Animation and Game Art, Graphic and Communicative Design, Interior and Special Design
BCA
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fee: Rs. 12,398
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have qualified in the 12th standard or any equivalent examination with the required minimum aggregate marks.
 Entrance-based
BBA
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fee: Rs. 5,082
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have qualified in the 12th standard or any equivalent examination with the required minimum aggregate marks.
  • Specialization: General, Aviation Management
MA
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Fee: Rs. 11,940
  • Eligibility: Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree of a minimum of 3-4 years duration (10+2+3 or (10+2+4) with the required minimum aggregate marks.
  • Specialization: English, German, French, Kannada, History, Philosophy, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, Mass Communication, Journalism
 BCU Entrance Exam
M.Sc
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Fee: Rs. 20,705
  • Eligibility: Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from any recognized university with the required minimum aggregate marks in all subjects, including languages.
  • Specialization: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Plant science animal science plant life Science, Counseling, Speech-Language (Pathology)
MCA
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Fee: Rs. 30,454
  • Eligibility: Applicants must have obtained a bachelor’s degree with the required minimum aggregate marks in any relevant discipline; must have studied Mathematics/ Business Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Applications/ Science/ Programming as one of the elective subjects in the institution or 12th standard examination and must have passed securing at least 50% of the marks.
 KMAT/ Karnataka PGCET/ BCU Entrance Exam
MBA
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Fee: Rs. 11, 940
  • Eligibility: Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from any recognized institution with the minimum required aggregate marks and can only apply to the specialization in which they hold their bachelor’s degree.
 PGCET/CAT/MAT/JMET/ATMA
PhD
  • Duration: 3-5 Years
  • Fee: Rs. 16, 335
  • Eligibility: Applicants must possess a master’s degree in a relevant discipline with the required minimum aggregate score.
  • Specialization: Mathematics, Management, Food and Nutrition, Apparel Technology and Management, Life Science, Education, Visual Arts, Chemistry, Electronics, Economics, History, Kannada, French, Commerce
 UGC NET/ BCU Entrance Exam + Interview

*All fee amounts given are first-year fees only and subject to change. 

Bengaluru Central University Placements

With a centralized placement cell, Bengaluru Central University offers excellent placement opportunities to its students and brings as recruiters some of the top organizations in the country like:-

Accenture Microsoft Flipkart KPMG Thomson Reuters
Infosys Dell Vedantu HDFC Aegis Global
TCS Amazon Deloitte IBM Berger Paints

Bengaluru Central University Scholarships

While the university does not offer any scholarship of its own, students are free to avail themselves a range of post-matric scholarships, state scholarships (SSP), and national scholarships (NSP) that are based on a variety of criteria including merit, financial conditions, caste, disabilities, gender, etc. 

Students must ensure that they fill in the application form with all the correct details on time. Eligible students post-selection and verification by the offices in charge will be credited the amount in their bank accounts. A variety of educational loans are also offered by several state and private banks.

Bengaluru Central University FAQs

Ques: Does Bengaluru Central University invite online applications?

Ans: Yes. Bengaluru Central University invites online applications. The students who want to pursue further studies at Bengaluru Central University can apply online on the official website of the university. 

Ques: What are the minimum passing marks in Bengaluru Central University exams?

Ans: Students are required to have a minimum aggregate score of 40% (including a total of the marks scored in internal assessments and university examinations) in each subject to be eligible to pass.

Ques: Does Bengaluru City University provide hostel facilities?

Ans: Bengaluru Central University provides separate hostel accommodation for boys and girls on a twin-sharing basis complete with good meals and tight security with 24x7 CCTV surveillance.

Ques: How do I apply for Bengaluru Central University admission?

Ans: Admission to all courses is done either online or in person. Keep an eye on the website to find out the dates, and then fill out the application form accordingly.

Ques: Why join Bengaluru Central University?

Ans: Bengaluru Central University is a UGC-approved institution with impeccable heritage, quality faculty, great infrastructural facilities, a strong alumni network, a wide range of extracurricular activities and events, and much more.

Ques: How many colleges are affiliated with Bengaluru Central University? 

Ans: A total of 237 colleges are affiliated with Bengaluru Central University. Out of these 237 colleges, 24 colleges are B.Ed, M.Ed, B.PEd colleges, and 9 colleges are autonomous.