Kodagu University

Kodagu University, established in 2024, is located in Ponnampet, Kodagu district of Karnataka, India. This newly established State Public University was created under the Kodagu University Act, 2024, to promote higher education and research opportunities in the Kodagu region. The university aims to provide quality education across multiple disciplines whilst preserving and promoting the unique cultural heritage of Kodagu. As a nascent institution, Kodagu University is in the process of establishing its academic infrastructure and seeking recognition from regulatory bodies such as the University Grants Commission (UGC). The university plans to offer courses across Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD levels in various disciplines including Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Computer Applications, Environmental Studies, and Indigenous Knowledge Systems. The institution emphasizes interdisciplinary learning and research, particularly focusing on areas relevant to the Western Ghats region, including biodiversity conservation, sustainable agriculture, eco-tourism, and cultural preservation. Being a state university, it operates under the jurisdiction of the Government of Karnataka and aims to become a hub for academic excellence in the Kodagu region. The university is expected to conduct its own entrance examinations for various programmes whilst also accepting national-level entrance test scores such as CUET, KCET, and other relevant examinations. As the university develops its infrastructure and academic framework, it seeks to create opportunities for local students and contribute to the socio-economic development of the region through quality education and innovative research initiatives.