Universities in Karnataka, India
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| Motto | ವಿದ್ವಾನ ಸರ್ವತ್ರ ಪೂಜ್ಯತೆ |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2010 |
| Chancellor | Thawar Chand Gehlot[1] |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Vijay F. Nagannavar[2] |
| Location | , India 16°0′16.7″N 74°30′18.9″E / 16.004639°N 74.505250°E |
| Campus | Rural |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Website | Official website |
Rani Channamma University is a public university in Belagavi established by the government of Karnataka in 2010 It was created by upgrading Kittur Rani Channamma Post Graduate Centre at Belagavi which was established by the Karnatak University, Dharwad in 1982.[3][4] The university is recognised by University Grants Commission[5] and accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). As of 2021, Rani Channamma University has been awarded "Grade B+" by the NAAC[6][7]
The main aim of this university is to provide an opportunity to develop access to for higher education for students from North Karnataka Region[3] which is deprived of good educational facilities.[citation needed] Rani Channamma University has the main campus, called "Vidyasangama", as its headquarters, on 172 acres of land near Bhutaramanahatti, adjacent to the Pune–Bangalore National Highway 4 about 18 km from Belgavi city. It has been functioning with the jurisdiction of Belgavi, Bijapur and Bagalkot districts.[3]
