Karnataka State Women’s University Admission 2026: Courses, Application Form, Last Dates & Eligibility Criteria

KSWU Admission 2026: The university is affiliated with 137 colleges in North Karnataka, spanning 13 districts. It offers 28 courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and postgraduate diploma levels.

Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women’s University formerly known as Karnataka State Women’s University that was founded in the year 2003. This University was established for Women‘s education. The University is meant for  Cultural heritage, professional skills, self awareness about economic, scientific etc. It offers 32 PG Courses, PG Diploma and Certificate Courses in different faculties. It also provides scholarships to eligible students.

The University offers courses under Humanities, Science, Commerce fields.

Karnataka State Women’s University Departments:

• Humanities
  • Kannada
  • English
  • Urdu
  • Hindi
  • Performing Arts
• Social Science
  • History
  • Economics
  • Political Science
  • Sociology
  • Social Work
  • Journalism and Mass Communication
  • Library and Information Science
• Science and Technology
  • Botany
  • Zoology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Bioinformatics
  • Biotechnology
  • Computer Science
  • Electronics
  • Food Processing & Nutrition
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Management Studies
• Education and Research
• Physical Education
• Sports
• Yoga Studies

Karnataka State Women’s University Notification 2026

• Golden Chance Exam Notification-2026
• Golden Chance Exam Rules-2026
• B.Ed 4th Sem Result Announced
• B.Ed 4th Sem RV, RT and PC Notification March-2026 B.Ed 4th Sem RV, RT and PC Notification March-2026
• UG 1st Semester(NEP) Exam Postponed Circular
• UG Exam External Senior Supervisor Meeting Notice March/April-2026

Karnataka State Women’s University Eligibility Criteria of the courses:

• The Minimum eligibility criteria for University admission is 10,+2 with 50% of marks
• And for PG courses, candidates are supposed to have 10,+2 along with UG degree with 45% marks.
• Especially for SC/ST candidates, the minimum percentage of marks is 45% of marks.

Admission Counselling:

Akkamahadevi Women’s University conducts the admission counselling process. Candidates whose names emerge in the merit lists are invited for cross verifying the documents required in the admission process. After verification by the counselors applicants take admission in their desired process after depositing the fee of the particular course.

Merit List : Merit list of the Akkamahadevi Women’s University come in sight on the website of the University i.e (www.kswu.ac.in)

Karnataka State Women’s University Admission 2026-27

The application process for admission is through online.  Candidates should download the application form online and submit the form along with all required documents.

The selection process for admission is based on the Merit scores obtained by the candidates. Candidates can keep checking the official website for admission results. Once it is displayed, applicants should pay the fees.

• Aspirants seeking admission should have at least 50% of marks  for General category and 45% of marks for SC/ST candidates
• Under Master of Arts, there are 11 specializations offered. The number of seats allotted for each course differs. Candidates with BA degree in relevant subjects is considered as eligible.
• Similarly, under M.Sc course there are 11 disciplines and number of seats allocated differs. 
• For MBA, candidates should be  a Graduate with 50% marks and 45% for SC/ST
• Candidates with BBA/B.com/BCS with 50% marks can apply for M.com admission
• Likewise, for MCA, candidates with a degree of 50% marks is eligible.
• Same applies to M.Ed wherein candidates with B.Ed of 50% marks will be eligible for admission.

There are 6 PG diploma courses offered by the University. The disciplines offered are,

• Kannada, Performing arts, Women studies, Computer science, Yoga Studies etc.

Karnataka State Women’s University Application procedure 2026:

The candidates applied for M.Sc , MCA & B.Ed admission process, selection process is based on Merit scores.

Similarly, for MA , M.Sc & MCA Application Process,

• The applicants are supposed to check in the official website and download the application form
• Fill in the application form and submit the required documents with a payment fees
• The applicants can make the payment in the form of DD to

Registrar
Karnataka State Women University
Jnana shakti campus
Torvi vijayapura-586108

List of documents to be submitted in Karnataka State Women’s University:

As mentioned above, along with the application form, following documents needs to be submitted

• Recent passport photograph of the candidate
• Transfer certificate
• Community certificate
• 10,+2 mark sheets
• Address proof

Except PhD courses, Masters course comes with a duration of 2 years and Certificate course with a duration of 1 year.

Additionally, this University provides a Placement cell wherein continuous interaction and placement assistance is provided for the students in the University.

There is also some Entrepreneurship Development program for students to make use of it and crack the examinations.

So, added to the above, if candidates needs to have more information on detailed fees structure, placements, scholarships, they can access from the website – www.kswu.ac.in

Post Matric Scholarship Details:

Candidates who are applying for Scholarship must be uploaded relevant documents at the time of filling the application form of scholarship.

List of Documents to be Uploaded by the Student:

Fee Receipt

Previous Year Mark Sheet / Promotion Certificate

SSLC Mark Card

PUC Mark Card

Defense Service Certificate

Parent’s Salary Certificate

Performance Certificate

Stipend and Non Practising Certificate

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