State University
UGC
Gotagudi, Karnataka
State University
UGC
Gotagudi, Karnataka
Updated On - February 14 2023 by Abhinandan Singh
University Name | Karnataka Folklore University |
Type of University | Public |
Accredited by | UGC |
Approved by | AICTE |
Application Mode | Online |
Admission criteria | Merit basis/Entrance Based |
Scholarships provided | Yes |
Official Website |
Given below are some important dates for admission at Karnataka Folklore University from the following table:
Details | Dates |
Application form release date | Last week of June 2023 |
Last date of submission of application | Last week of July 2023 |
The University offers various PG Courses in different fields such as M.Sc, MA, MBA, MVA etc. The minimum eligibility required for the courses is to have passed a bachelor's from a recognized university in the relevant disciplines. The final selection will be made based on merit in the qualifying examination while selection in the MBA program will be based on the basis of entrance examination conducted by the university. For more details candidates can refer the table below:
Courses | Specialization | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Process |
MA | Folkoristic | Must have done a bachelor's degree in relevant discipline from a recognised university. | On the basis of merit in the qualifying examination. |
Folklore | |||
Folk Literature | |||
Kannada and Folklore | |||
Folk Arts | |||
Folk Tourism | |||
Journalism and Mass communication | |||
Tribal Studies | |||
Tribal and Rural Women and Children Development | |||
Women Studies | |||
English | |||
Economics | |||
Sociology (Rural) | |||
M.Sc | Traditional Science and Technology | Must have done bachelors in science from a recognised university. | |
MBA | Rural and Tribal Management | Must have done graduation in any discipline from a recognised university. | On the basis of the entrance examination. |
Tourism and Travel Management | |||
MPA | Performing Arts | Must have done bachelor's in BPA from a recognised university. | On the basis of merit in the qualifying examination. |
MVA | Visual Arts | Must have done bachelor's from a recognised university in BVA. |
The University offers various Diploma and PG Diploma Courses in different fields. Candidates can refer to the table below for Diploma and PG Diploma courses in various specializations.
Courses | Specialization | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Process |
Diploma | Traditional Agriculture | Must have passed 10+2 in any discipline from a recognized board. | On the basis of merit in the qualifying examination. |
PG Diploma | Traditional Dairy Practices | Must have done Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university. |
The University offers various Certification courses in different fields. Candidates can refer to the table below for all the certification courses in various specializations.
Courses | Details |
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Courses in Folk Arts | a. Certificate Course in Folk Music |
b. Certificate Course in Folk Dance | |
c. Certificate Course in Folk Crafts | |
d. Certificate Course in Folk Architecture | |
e. Certificate Course in Folk Paintings and Drawings | |
f. Certificate Course in Rangoli | |
g. Certificate Course in Tattooing | |
h. Certificate Course in Hase Chittara | |
i. Certificate Course in Kodava Folk Arts | |
Courses in Folk Theatre | a. Certificate Course in Leather Puppetry |
b. Certificate Course in Marionette (Puppet shows) | |
c. Certificate Course in Puppet Making | |
d. Certificate Course in Doddata | |
e. Certificate Course in Sannata | |
f. Certificate course in Making of Bayalata stage materials and costumes | |
g. Certificate Course in Theatre Costumes: Production and Marketing. | |
h. Certificate Course in Badagutittu | |
g. Certificate Course in Tenkutittu | |
Courses in Traditional Knowledge Systems | a. Certificate Course in Folk Cookery |
b. Certificate Course in domestic Cooking | |
c. Certificate Course in Drinks and Beverages | |
d. Certificate Course in Food recipes of Fairs and Festivals | |
e. Certificate Course in Folk Medicine | |
f. Certificate Course in Tribal Medicine | |
g. Certificate Course in Traditional Animal Husbandry and Medicine | |
h. Certificate Course in Medicinal Plants: Preservation and Conservation | |
i. Certificate Course in Traditional Cultivation Systems | |
j. Certificate Course in Traditional Animal Husbandry | |
k. Certificate Course in Traditional Horticulture Systems | |
l. Certificate Course in FolkGames | |
m. Certificate Course in Martial Arts | |
Courses on Yakshagana Tradition | a. Certificate Course in Mudalapaya Yakshagana |
b. Certificate Course in Paduvalapaya Yakshagana | |
c. Certificate Course in Badagutittu Yakshagana | |
d. Certificate Course in Tenkutittu Yakshagana | |
e. Certificate Course in Talamaddale Practice | |
f. Certificate Course in Making of Yakshagana Stage materials and costumes. | |
The handicrafts have specific value among the folk arts. The learning of life and practices of artisan communities; special courses are offered here. | |
Courses in Folk Crafts | a. Certificate Course in Pottery |
b. Certificate Course in Blacksmithy | |
c. Certificate Course in Goldsmithy | |
d. Certificate Course in Brassmithy | |
e. Certificate Course in Carpentry | |
f. Certificate Course in Cane and Bamboo Craft | |
g. Certificate Course inWeaving | |
h. Certificate Course in Leather Making | |
i. Certificate Course in Embroidery | |
By understanding the importance of tourism management with the impact it has, on the state economy, a course on Tourism Management is also introduced. | |
Courses in Tourism | a. Certificate Course in Village Tourism |
b. Certificate Course in Eco-Tourism | |
c. Certificate Course in Medicinal Tourism | |
d. Certificate Course in Cultural Tourism | |
Post Graduate Diploma Courses | a. Post Graduate Diploma in Traditional Sculpture |
b. Post Graduate Diploma in Traditional Architecture | |
c. Post Graduate Diploma in Traditional Cultivation of Ragi | |
d. Post Graduate Diploma in Traditional Cultivation of Jowar | |
e. Post Graduate Diploma in Traditional Cultivation of Paddy | |
f. Post Graduate Diploma in Traditional Horticulture | |
g. Post Graduate Diploma in Traditional Diary Practices | |
h. Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Travel Management | |
i. Post Graduate Diploma in Folk Song Traditions | |
j. Post Graduate Diploma in Folk Epic Traditions | |
k. Post Graduate Diploma in Folk Ballads | |
l. Post Graduate Diploma in Yakshagana | |
m. Post Graduate Diploma in Bayalata | |
n. Post Graduate Diploma in Sannata Performance | |
o. Post Graduate Diploma in Folk Musical Instruments: Production and Marketing | |
Other Courses to be developed | a. Certificate Courses for working women |
b. Certificate Courses for Jail inmates | |
c. Certificate Courses in Children | |
d. Certificate Courses for women |
Research Methodology itself is a discipline with specific characteristics. This helps in understanding the multifaceted potentiality of a discipline. Folklore Research is unique with the specific requirements of field work. Folklore University has provided an opportunity to conduct Research through M.Phil and PhD courses. This opportunity will be provided with the consent of University Grants Commission.
Category | Reservations |
PWD | 3% |
SC | 15% |
ST | 7.5% |
OB C | 27% |
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