Kannada University, Hampi, Kamalapura

Kannada University, Hampi, Kamalapura was established in 1991 as a State University dedicated to the promotion, protection, and propagation of the Kannada language, literature, art, culture, and heritage. Located in the historic town of Hampi in Kamalapura, Ballari district of Karnataka, the university is uniquely positioned amidst the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hampi, making it one of the most distinctive educational institutions in India. The university operates as a Public, State-level institution and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Kannada University, Hampi, Kamalapura is accredited by NAAC with a 'B++' grade, reflecting its commitment to quality education and research in regional studies. The institution offers a diverse range of academic programmes across Diploma, Certificate, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD levels in disciplines including Kannada Language and Literature, History, Archaeology, Folklore, Journalism, Mass Communication, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Library and Information Science, and various interdisciplinary studies. Admissions to various programmes are conducted through entrance examinations conducted by the university itself, merit-based selection, and through common entrance tests like KPGCET (Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test) for certain postgraduate programmes. The university's mission extends beyond conventional academic pursuits to encompass cultural preservation, research in regional heritage, and the promotion of Kannada identity across the globe.