M.Sc. in Botany 

at Kuvempu University, Shimoga

Kuvempu University conducts entrance exam for MBA, MCA, BPEd and MPEd. Admissions for MCA and MBA courses are made through PGCET conducted by KEA, Bengaluru. However, a separate Entrance Test will be conducted by Kuvempu University to fill up unfilled seats. There shall be an entrance test for admission to M.P.Ed and B.P.Ed conducted by the University. The details of syllabi and pattern of entrance test are given in the respective Department Profile.

According to Kuvempu University NIRF report 2024, a total of 669 students were placed in 2023. Earlier, the course-wise the highest and the lowest package offered during Kuvempu University placements 2023 are presented below:

Course	the highest Package (2022)	the lowest Package (2022)
MSc Applied Geology	INR 3 LPA	INR 1.44 LPA
MSc Chemistry	INR 1.8 LPA (2021)	INR 1.8 LPA (2021)
MBA	INR 3 LPA	INR 2.4 LPA
MSc Chemistry (Kadur PG Center)	INR 3.20 LPA	INR 3.20 LPA
MCom (Kadur PG Center)	INR 3 LPA	INR 3 LPA

Note: MSc Chemistry placement data is of 2021 as the salary data for 2022 is not available.

Students apply for admission to various courses at Kuvempu University by visiting the official website of the university and selecting the preferred course and paying the application fee after submitting the required documents. 

Kuvempu University cutoff for the MBA course is based on Karnataka PGCET Round 2 Seat Allotment ranks. Tabulated below are the round-wise closing ranks for Kuvempu University Karnataka PGCET cutoff 2023 along with that of the affiliated colleges for the OBC category candidates: 

College	R1	R2
Kuvempu University	13804	19373
Sahyadri Commerce and Management College	17957	21991

Sahyadri Science College, Kuvempu University has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Sc.	Pass in 2 year P.U.C. (Science) course of Karnataka State Govt. or equivalent exams
BCA	Pass in 2 year P.U.C. (Science or Commerce) course of Karnataka State Govt. or equivalent exams
M.Sc.	Candidate must have completed B.Sc. graduates with any Life Science/Biotechnology and B.Sc. (Hons.) Graduates in Biotechnology/ Biology/ Botany/ Microbiology/ Zoology/ Graduates in Agricultural Science, Dairy Sciences, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries, Pharmacy, Engineering (Biotechnology), Medicine/Dental or Agricultural Engineering with mentioned marks in the aggregate are eligible.

Kuvempu University, through various affiliated colleges and constituent colleges, offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. courses to students across Commerce, Science and Technology, Education, and various other streams. The Kuvempu University is accredited with A Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). The Kuvempu University is ranked 86 under the University category by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) for 2022 and hence is a very popular university in India.

Kuvempu University is a good university as the university has ranked between 101 and 150 in the Overall category of NIRF Rankings 2024. The university is accredited with A Grade by NAAC. Kuvempu University, through various constituent colleges and affiliated colleges, offers UG, PG, and PhD courses to students across Commerce, Education, Science and Technology, and various other streams.

Aspirants fulfilling the eligibility criteria can apply online on the official website of the university. Aspirants can apply for courses through UUCMS Portal by paying the application fee of INR 300 (INR 150 for SC/ ST/ CAT-I). Below are the steps to apply for Kuvempu University admission:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Kuvempu University UUCMS Portal.

Step 2: Register with the basic details to generate login credentials.

Step 3: Login to fill out the application form.

Step 4: Upload the documents and pay the application fee.

Step 5: Submit the form.

Kuvempu University is a public/government university which is recognised by UGC (University Grants Commission). The university is accredited with A Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). Since it is recognised by UGC (University Grants Commission), the degree is valid all over India. The university is among the top-ranked universities present in India and offers UGC-approved undergraduate and postgraduate courses to students.

Yes, Kuvempu University is recognised by UGC (University Grants Commission). Kuvempu University is accredited with A Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). Since it is recognised by UGC (University Grants Commission) and accredited with A Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council), the degree is valid all over India. Hence, the students who are looking for government jobs can show this university's degree if and when required.