Tumkur University (TU), established in 2004 in Tumakuru, Karnataka, under the Karnataka State Universities Act, 2000, is a public state university carved out of Bangalore University to cater to the educational needs of Tumakuru district, particularly for rural students. Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited with a B+ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), TU is ranked 151–200 overall by NIRF 2021. Located on a 60-acre campus along B.H. Road, the university houses 12 departments, 2 constituent colleges (University College of Science and University College of Arts), 94 affiliated colleges, and 29 research centers. TU offers over 233 courses across 10 streams, including Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, and Social Work, at certificate, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. Popular courses include B.A., B.Com, B.Sc, MBA, MCA, and M.Sc. Tumkur University MBA fees for 2 years range from INR 48,000–1,20,000. All details about courses and fee structure of Tumkur University are given below:
The table below lists Tumkur University fees for select courses along with their eligibility criteria, based on available data:
Course Name | Total Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
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B.A. (Kannada/English) | INR 30,000–71,160 | 10+2 with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/CAT-I) in any stream, merit-based via CBSE 12th/Karnataka 2nd PUC |
B.Sc (Physics/Chemistry) | INR 30,000–71,160 | 10+2 with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/CAT-I) in PCM/PCB, merit-based via CBSE 12th/Karnataka 2nd PUC |
B.Com | INR 24,000–71,160 | 10+2 with 45% (40% for SC/ST/OBC/CAT-I) in Commerce/Mathematics, merit-based via CBSE 12th/Karnataka 2nd PUC |
BBA | INR 45,000 | 10+2 with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/CAT-I) in any stream, merit-based via CBSE 12th/Karnataka 2nd PUC |
BCA | INR 75,000–1,50,000 | 10+2 with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/CAT-I) in any stream with Mathematics, merit-based via CBSE 12th/Karnataka 2nd PUC |
B.Ed | INR 24,000–47,520 | Bachelor’s degree with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/CAT-I) or B.Tech/B.E with 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD), merit-based or APSU entrance test score |
BSW | INR 47,520 | 10+2 with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/CAT-I) in any stream, merit-based via CBSE 12th/Karnataka 2nd PUC |
M.A. (Sociology/Economics) | INR 24,000–65,320 | Bachelor’s degree with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/CAT-I) in any discipline, valid TU entrance test or CUET-PG score |
M.Sc (Chemistry) | INR 33,000–80,080 | B.Sc in relevant subject with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/CAT-I), valid TU entrance test or CUET-PG score |
MBA (Finance/Marketing/HR) | INR 48,000–1,20,000 | Bachelor’s degree with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/CAT-I), valid Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, or TU entrance test score (180 seats) |
MCA | INR 41,000–96,600 | BCA/B.Sc (IT/CS) or Bachelor’s degree with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/CAT-I) and Mathematics at 10+2 or UG level, valid Karnataka PGCET or TU entrance test score |
M.Com | INR 31,300–47,520 | B.Com/BBA/BBM with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/CAT-I), valid TU entrance test or CUET-PG score |
MSW | INR 48,840–65,320 | Bachelor’s degree with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/CAT-I), valid TU entrance test or CUET-PG score |
Ph.D (Zoology) | INR 53,300 | Master’s degree with 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC/CAT-I), valid TU entrance test, UGC NET, CSIR NET, SLET, KSET, or GATE score, followed by interview |
PG Diploma in Tourism | INR 10,000–15,000 | Bachelor’s degree with 45% (40% for SC/ST/OBC/CAT-I), merit-based |
Hostel and mess charges at Tumkur University are given in the table below, based on available information:
Particulars | Single Room | Double Sharing | Triple Sharing |
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Hostel Charges | INR 12,000 (per year) | INR 10,000 (per year) | INR 8,000 (per year) |
Mess Charges | INR 24,000 (approx. per year, INR 2,000/month) | INR 24,000 (approx. per year, INR 2,000/month) | INR 24,000 (approx. per year, INR 2,000/month) |
Other Charges | Refundable caution deposit (INR 3,000), Electricity & maintenance (INR 1,000/year), BCM hostel admission fee (INR 200) | Refundable caution deposit (INR 3,000), Electricity & maintenance (INR 1,000/year), BCM hostel admission fee (INR 200) | Refundable caution deposit (INR 3,000), Electricity & maintenance (INR 1,000/year), BCM hostel admission fee (INR 200) |
Total Fees | INR 40,200 (approx. per year) | INR 38,200 (approx. per year) | INR 36,200 (approx. per year) |