Gulbarga University

Gulbarga University
Established	1980
Type	Public
Vice-Chancellor	E. T. Puttaiah
Students	3500
Location	Gulbarga, Karnataka, India 17°18′46.62″N 76°52′27.32″E
Campus	Rural
Affiliations	UGC
Website	www.gulbargauniversity.kar.nic.in

Gulbarga University is a public university located in Gulbarga, Karnataka, India. Its jurisdiction extends to the five districts of Gulbarga District, Bidar District, Raichur District, Bellary District and Koppal District of Karnataka. It has more than 37 teaching departments and 4 research centres and also acts as an affiliating university.

History

Vice Chancellors
M. Nagaraj, 1980–1984 H. M. Nayak, 1984–1987 K. H. Cheluvarajru, 1987–1990 N. Rudraiah, 1990–1996 M. Muniyamma, 1996–1999 J. S. Patil, 1999 (two days) M. V. Nandkarni, 1999–2002 V. B. Coutinho, 2002–2006 P. S. Tiwari, 2006 (6 months, acting) B. G. Mulimani, 2006–2010 E. T. Puttaiah, 2010–present

Gulbarga University started as a post graduation centre of Karnatak University. In 1980 the Government of Karnataka enacted a law and gave it the status of state university.

Campus

The University's main campus is located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the Gulburga city centre.

Faculties and departments

The university has more than 37 teaching departments and 4 research centres, with staff of more than 200 faculty and around 1000 technical and non-technical staff members. Major departments and faculties include:

• Department of P.G. Studies and Research in Chemistry
• Department of Computer Science
• Faculty of Science & Technology
• Faculty of Arts
• Faculty of Social Sciences
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Commerce & Management
• Department of Mathematics
• Faculty of Management

External links

• Official Website of Gulbarga University