Tumkur University
| Tumkur University | |
|---|---|
| Motto | Sevastu Me Jnana Vijnanadhara |
| Established | 2004 |
| Type | Public |
| Chancellor | Governor - Vajubhai Vala |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. A. H. Rajasab |
| Location |
Tumkur, Karnataka, India 13°20′16″N 77°7′13″E / 13.33778°N 77.12028°ECoordinates: 13°20′16″N 77°7′13″E / 13.33778°N 77.12028°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | Official website |
Tumkur University was established in 2004 in Tumkur, Karnataka, India. It was carved out of Bangalore University to accommodate the needs of the students from Tumkur district. Established under the Karnataka State Universities Act, 2000, as a multi-faculty university, it has 12 postgraduate departments, 2 constituent colleges and 94 affiliated colleges. It has established 29 research centres to promote advanced multi-disciplinary research and academic collaborations. In 2012, the University was recognized under section 12(b) of the UGC Act, 1956. In the same year, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), an inter-university council of the UGC, accredited the University with "B" Grade in the three-grade rating scale.
Faculties
The academic structure of the University is divided into four different faculties.
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- Faculty of Commerce and Management
- Faculty of Education
Research Centres
- Centre for Advanced Materials
- Centre for Bio-Information
- Centre for Bioscience and Innovation
- Centre for Conservation Convergence
- Centre for Communication Programmes
- Centre for Economic Policy Research
- Centre for Education and Research
- Centre for Excellence in Industrial Electronics
- Centre for Fine Arts,Animation and Design
- Centre for Human Resource Development
- Centre for Language Proficiency and Training in Personality Development
- Centre for Nanoscience Research
- Centre for Political and Social Research
- Centre for Project Management
- Centre for Public History and Archaeology
- Centre for Rural Social Documentation
- Centre for Rural Poverty Alleviation and Community Development
- Centre for Space Sciences
- Centre for Women’s Development Studies
- Centre for Industrial Computer
- Centre for Micro-Electro-Mechanical System
- Centre for E-Commerce and Communication
- Centre for Kannada Research and Information
- Centre for Supply Chain Management and E-Commerce
- Centre for Quality Management
- Centre for Disaster Mitigation and Natural Calamities
- Centre for Science and Technology for Rural Development
- Centre for VLSI Design
- Centre for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
Post Graduate Departments
- Kannada
- English
- Economics
- History and Archaeology
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Social Work
- Commerce
- Business Administration
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Library and Information Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
- electronic media
University College of Science
The University College of Science (erstwhile Government Science College) was established in 1940. Beginning as an intermediate college, it was upgraded to a full-fledged First Grade college with Bachelors courses in various disciplines in the Natural Sciences. Disciplines in the Commerce subjects were introduced in 1970.
The erstwhile Government Science College was inaugurated by His Excellency Sri V.V. Giri, Bar-At-Law, the then Governor of Mysore on August 11, 1966. In 1973 the College was bifurcated into Science and Arts Colleges.
In the year 2000-2001, new subjects like Computer Science, Microbiology, Electronics and Biochemistry were introduced in the College. In 2007-2008, Biotechnology was introduced. In 2008, the Post Graduate courses were introduced in Physics, Chemistry and Environment Science. In the year 2000, student strength of the college was 1,040. in 2005 it was 1,300 and in year 2007-2008, it was 1,323. The college has an area of 90 acres and the infrastructure is about 98,800 sq. ft. In 2009, the erstwhile Government Science College was handed over to Tumkur University, when it was renamed as University College of Science. Presently, it is one among the two constituent colleges of Tumkur University.
University College of Arts
The Government Science College was bifurcated in 1974 into Government Arts College and Government Science College. In 2009, Tumkur University recognised the College as a constituent college of the University and renamed it ‘University College of Arts’.
Over the years, the institution has been offering courses in Arts & Commerce. At present, the college has 42 teaching, and 20 non-teaching staff. Nearly 3000 students are pursuing their education in the Arts and Commerce streams. Situated in a sprawling 25-acre plot, the college houses 25 spacious lecture halls, a library with more than 50,000 titles and 55,000 volumes of books on different disciplines, along with journals, magazines, newspapers and a reading and reference section. The College also has indoor and outdoor stadia administered by the Youth Services and Sports Department of the Government of Karnataka. It also has a unit of the National Cadet Corps and the National Service Scheme.
Journals Published by the University
International Journal of Science Research
International Journal of Science Research (IJSR) is an international journal reporting on publication of original research contributions in fundamental and applied areas of science. IJSR is a quarterly flagship journal published by Tumkur University.
International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities is a scholarly professional biannual journal published by Tumkur University. The purpose of the Journal is to provide a forum to share knowledge related to broad range of topics including political science, sociology, history, archaeology, social work, geography, international studies, women’s studies, children’s learning and health, economics, business ethics, cities, intellectual property rights, language acquisition, privacy, the aging population, quality of life, technology in aboriginal communities, information communication technology, library and information science, physical education and sports sciences, dispute resolution, environment, sustainable development and subjects related to commerce and management.
Lokajnana
A quarterly journal of research, published in Kannada, Lokajnana, contains both original and translated research papers.
Recognised Research Centres
The University has recognised 56 independent academic institutions from all over India as Research Centres for doctoral and advanced study in various areas of academic research.
- Ramaiah Institute of Management Studies
193, New BEL Road, M.S.R.I.T Post, M.S.Ramaiah Nagara, Bangalore – 560 054
- Auden Institute of Research and Development (AIRD)
No. 92, Vaderahalli, Harohalli (Hobli), Kanakapura Main Road, Bangalore Rural – 562 112.
- Channabasaveshwara Institute of Technology
Research Wing CITIRIS, Ist Floor, Sri Siddaganga Commercial Complex, B.H. Road, Tumkur – 572 101
- East Point Research Academy
‘Jnana Prabha’ Campus, Bidarahalli, Bangalore-560 049.
- New Horizon Research Foundation
New Horizon Educational Institution Ring Road, Panathur Post, Near Marathalli, Bangalore-560 087.
- Shridevi Research Foundation
Shridevi Institute of Engineering and Technology Sira Road, Tumkur-572 106
- Sri Krishnarajendra Charitable Trust
Indian Institute for Psychological Research Bangalore Palace Compound, Jayamahal Road, Bangalore-560 006.
Dr. V.K.R.V. Rao Road, Nagarabhavi PO, Bangalore-560 072.
- Veda Vijnana Shodha Samsthanam
Janaseva Trust 20K.M. Bangalore-Magadi Road, Channenahalli-562 130, Bangalore City Dist.
- Global Environment Research Foundation
Industrial Growth Centre, Phase-III, Kalyani, Nadia, W.B. – 741 235.
- Ram Gopal Educational Society
A-1/11, Prashanth Vihar, Delhi-85.
- Centre for Manufacturing Research and Technology Utilization (CMRTU)
R.V. College of Engineering R.V.Vidyaniketan Post, Mysore Road, Bengaluru – 560 059
- AMC RESEARCH CENTRE
18th KM, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore-560 083
- GT RESEARCH FOUNDATION
10/15, Sunkadakatte Bus Stop, Magadi Main Road, Vishwaneedam Post Bangalore-560 091
- The Mythic Society
Daly Memorial Hall, Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore – 560 001.
- The Bangalore Gayana Samaja
Sri Krishna Rajendra Road, Bangalore – 560 004.
- INDO-US MIMTECH Pvt Ltd
No.45, (P) KIADB, Industrial Area, Hosakote, Bangalore-562 114
- Shiva Analyticals
Shiva Analytical Ind. Ltd, Plot No.24D (P) & 34D, KIADB Industrial Area, Hosakote, Bangalore-562 114
Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore – 560 012
- Sigma Biosciences Research Centre
530, 2nd Floor, 16th Cross, 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore-560 038
- Dr. P. Sadananda Maiya Centre for Food Science and Research
Maiya Restaurant 4th Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore-560 011.
- Kalpataru Research Development and Industrial Consultancy Cell
Kalpataru Vidya Samsthe Campus, Hassan Circle, Tiptur-572 202
- Centre for the Study of Culture and Society
No.827, 29th Main Road, Poornaprajna, HBCS Layout, Uttarahalli, Bangalore-560 061
- HIND-HIGH VACUUM Co Pvt. Ltd
No.17, Phase – I, Peenya Industrial Area, Bangalore – 560 058
- Anand Centre for Advanced Research
No.11, Blue Cross Chambers, Infantry Road, Bangalore – 560 001
- L.G. Soft India
Cherry Hills, Embassy Golf Links Business Park, Bangalore – 560 071
- S.M.S.P Sabha (R)
Udupi – 676 101
- Poornaprajna Vidyapeetha
Katriguppa Main Road, Bangalore – 560 028
- Vedanta Bharati
Chandramouli Road, K.R.Nagar – 571 602 Mysore Dist.
No.14, Kalidasa Road, Gandhinagar, Bangalore-560 009
- Sri Siddartha Research Centre
Dr. H.M. Gangadharaiah Road, Saraswathipuram, Tumkur – 572 105
- Sree Siddaganga Research and Development Centre
B.H. Road, Tumkur – 572 102
- Sri Aurobindo Kapali Sastry Institute of Vedic Culture (SAKSI)
No.63, 13th Main, 4th Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore – 560 011
- Buddha Research Centre
Sri Siddhartha Institute of Management Studies Campus, Maralur, Tumkur – 572 105
- Seshadripuram Research Foundation
CA Site No.26, Yelahanka New Town Bangalore – 560 106
- Kuvempu Bhasha Bharathi Pradhikara
Kalagrama, Jnanabharathi, Behind Bangalore University Campus, Mallathahalli, Bangalore – 560 056
- Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Research Centre
Ujire Dakshina Kannada Dist. – 574 240
- BMS Academy of Science and Research
Post Box No.1908, BMS College of Engineering Campus Bull Temple Road, Bangalore – 560 019
- Vedavyasa Research Centre
Sri Niketana Trust Subrahmanya – 574 238 Sullia Taluk, Dakshina Kannada Dist.
- Malleswaram Ladies Association (MLA) Institute for Management and Research
15th Cross, Malleswaram Bangalore – 560 003
- Alva’s Centre for Research and Advanced Studies
Sundari Ananda Alva Campus, Vidyagiri Moodbidri – 574 227 Dakshina Kannada Dist.
- Sangenomics Research Labs Pvt. Ltd
No. 16, 2nd Cross, Krishna Reddy Colony, Domlur Layout, Old Airport Road, Bangalore – 560 071
- Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni Research Foundation
Science P.O, Malleswaram, Bangalore – 560 012
- Bharateeya Vichara Kendram Research Centre
Samskrithi Bhavan, G.P.O. Lane, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695 001
- Vivekananda Institute of Indian Studies
CA-2, KIADB Industrial Housing Area, Ring Road, Hebbal, Mysore – 570 016
- Vivekananda Institute for Leadership Development
CA-2, KIADB Industrial Housing Area, Ring Road, Hebbal, Mysore – 570 016
- Union Christian Research Centre
Sira Gate Tumkur – 572 106
- Music Academy Research Centre
Madras Music Academy 168, TTK Road, Royapettah Chennai – 600 014
- Sri Chidambara Institute for Research & Development
Sri Chidambara Trust Gubbi – 572 216, Tumkur District
- Bhagawan Sri Ramana Maharshi Research Centre
Ramana Maharshi Heritage Building Post Office Road, Sanjaynagar Bangalore – 560 094
- Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Research Center for Management Studies
SDMIMD, No.1, Chamundi Hill Road, Siddarthanagar, Mysore – 570 011
- Al-Ameen Research Centre
Near Lalbagh Main Gate, Hosur Road Bangalore – 560 027
- St. Aloysius Advanced Research Centre
St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) Campus Mangalore – 575 005
- Research and Development Wing
Tadimety Aromatics Pvt Ltd No. 25 A, KIADB Hirehally Industrial Area Tumkur
- Inter-University Accelerator Centre
Post Box No.10502, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg New Delhi – 110 067
- Sera Jey Monastic Research Centre
Bylakuppe – 571 104 Mysore District
Honorary Distinguished Professors
Eminent personalities appointed Honorary Distinguished Professors of the University include:
- Prof. Richard R. Ernst, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry (1991, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Prof. Anthony Cheetham, FRS, Goldsmiths’ Professor of Materials Science, University of Cambridge, UK
- Prof. Azeddine Driouich, Full Professor / Co director of Glyco-MEV, Center for Plant Glycobiology, Glyco-MEV laboratory, GRR Végétal-Agronomie-Sols-Innovation, Cell Imaging Platform, PRIMACEN-IBiSA, Université de Rouen, 76821 Mont Saint-Aignan, Cedex
- Prof. Kurt Wüthrich, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry (2002), Cecil H. and Ida M. Green Professor of Structural Biology, Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California, USA and Professor of Biophysics, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
- Dr. Sudha Murthy, Chairperson, Infosys Foundation, Bangalore
- Prof. Rudolph Marcus, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry (1992), Arthur Amos Noyes Professor of Chemistry, Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, USA
- Prof. Tara Chandra, Faculty of Engineering, School of Mechanical, Materials & Mechatronics, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
- His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
- Prof. Eric S. Maskin, Nobel Laureate in Economics (2007), Adams University Professor, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Vice Chancellors
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Campus
Monuments Park
The Monuments Park in Tumkur University is a unique experiment in installation archeology. Ancient stone monuments, inscriptions, war memorials, idols and statues, found in different degrees of decay and degradation across Tumkur District have been collected, curated, conserved and installed in a landscaped park. The Monuments Park was developed as part of the Kannada Bhashabhivruddi Yojane. The park also contains inscriptions and epithets from several literary and folk sources in Kannada, providing the visitor a glimpse of the cultures of pre-modern Karnataka. The park also contains contemporary art installations.
Automated Weather Station
Automated Weather Station (AWS), the latest of its kind in the State, established in Tumkur University, is an initiative of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). Established in the University campus in May 2010, the AWS is an agriculture-support mechanism and also a tool for advanced research and education in agriculture, meteorology and environmental sciences.The AWS with its capacity for providing weather updates in a range of 80 km is monitored by a team of researchers from Tumkur University. Updates generated by the AWS on the climate and weather conditions is collected by researchers on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. The Centre also researches into the impact of humidity on rainfall. The Centre also facilitates a comparative analysis of similar information available at the 111 AWSs already functioning across the State. This is a valuable resource for rain-dependent agricultural ecologies as also a database for advanced research and surveys conducted by ISRO, DRDO, Airport Authority, Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Media and Agriculture Universities.
Remote Sensing Centre
RSC was established in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in Tumkur University campus at a cost of Rs 34 lakhs. The Centre collects data on the availability of ground water, bio-diversity, green cover, fisheries and mineral availability in Tumkur district. The data will contribute to research in geological and geographical studies and serve as information and service kiosk for farmers of this region.
Gnana Taranga: A Virtual E-learning Centre
Gnana Taranga is an initiative to bring the youth from scheduled castes in the rural areas to the educational mainstream through the concept of the Virtual University in the 50 hoblis of 10 taluks in Tumkur district, who constitute more than 50% of the district’s total population. It conducts graduate, post-graduate, certificate and diploma courses by providing self-study and teaching materials at the taluk centers to the youth of the region. A Digital library, media centre, centre for competitive examinations, research fellowships, dedicated cultural forums, new infrastructure, capacity building and skill development programmes for students belonging to the scheduled castes are being taken up under this scheme at a budget of Rs 200 lakhs. Gnana Taranga is a part of the comprehensive concept of the Outreach Programme of the University, targeting those students who cannot avail of formal mainstream education. All graduate, post-graduate, diploma and certificate courses offered by the University will be made available under this programme.
Sri Ramana Maharshi Dhyana Kendra
The University has established a Dhyana Kendra named after Sri Ramana Maharshi. The Dhyana Kendra is a place for Yoga and Meditation. A statue of Sri Ramana Maharshi has been established at the platform of the Dhyana Kendra.
Buddhavana
The Buddhavana is a park whose centerpiece is a statue of the Buddha in pink stone sheltered under a bandstand-like canopy. The park contains aphorisms and epithets from the Buddhists sutras.
Dhanvantarivana
Dhanvantari was an early Indian medical practitioner and one of the world’s first surgeons. He is regarded as the deity of Ayurveda. Dhanvantarivana features many medicinal plants. The center of attraction here is a life-sized statue of Sri Dhanvantari, located in front of the University College of Science. Dhanvantarivana is planned to be a full-fledged botanical garden.