M.Sc. in Earth Science and Resource Management 

at Kuvempu University, Shimoga

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.

Sahyadri Science College, Kuvempu University is a well-known institution for B.Sc., BCA, M.Sc. courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha verified reviews, Sahyadri Science College, Kuvempu University has a rating of 3.4 on the basis of reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 3 on campuslife, 3 on placements, 4 on faculty and 4 on Infrastructure.

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.

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.

Established in 1987, Kuvempu University is a state public university. Kuvempu University has more than 59 departments that collectively offer more than 80 courses at UG, PG, and doctoral levels. The university is an affiliating university established by the act of the Karnataka State Legislature. The university is recognised by the UGC and is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Kuvempu University has ranked between 101 and 150 in the Overall category of NIRF Rankings 2024. The university also offers distance education. Popular courses at Kuvempu University include BA, MA, and MCA.

Kuvempu University provides various scholarships in the form of hostel fee, fee reimbursement, day scholar fee concession, Defense Scholarships, free food & accommodation, Post-Matric Scholarships, and others. Kuvempu University offers national-level scholarships provided by the Indian government and state-level scholarships offered by the Karnataka Government. Some of the scholarships offered by the university are Post-Doctoral Fellowship to Woman Candidates, Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child, Post-Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders, and others.

The course-wise the lowest package offered during Kuvempu University placements over the past three years is presented below:

Course	the lowest Package (2020)	the lowest Package (2021)	the lowest Package (2022)
MSc Applied Geology	INR 1.2 LPA	INR 1.2 LPA	INR 1.44 LPA
MSc Chemistry	NA	INR 1.8 LPA	NA
MBA	INR 1.8 LPA	INR 1.8 LPA	INR 2.4 LPA

There is no such provision for direct admission to any of the programmes at Kuvempu University. The university course admissions are both merit and entrance-exam-based. For MBA and MCA, the university fills the unfilled seats through university entrance exam. KU also conducts an entrance test for admission to BPEd and MPEd courses. Once the selection is over, Kuvempu University releases a selection list to announce the names of selected candidates. 

At the undergraduate level, the university offers BCA, BA, BBA, and various other courses to students. At the postgraduate level, Kuvempu University offers MCom,MA, MCA and various other courses to students. Kuvempu University also provides PhD courses. The seats are limited so it is recommended to apply early for admission to various courses at Kuvempu University.

The alumni of Kuvempu University are working in IT (17%), followed by Engineering (16%), Operations (14%) among others. To know the function-wise alumni placements, students can check out the pie chart below:

NOTE: The ‘Others’ category illustrates the combined data of diverse domains such as Research, Accounting, HR, Finance, Administrative, Customer Success and Support, Quality Assurance, Program and Project Management and Consulting sectors.

DISCLAIMER: The statistics on alumni placements presented above were compiled from various online sources and hence, are indicative.