PUC (Pre-University)
Undergraduate Degree
Postgraduate (PG)
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 years |
| Key Features | Standard curriculum with foundational skills; NEP alignment progressing alongside school education reforms. |
| Current Status | No significant changes in duration or curriculum. |
| Entry/Exit Options | Completion required to enter degree programs. |
| Language/Electives | Kannada compulsory if not studied earlier; options for open electives based on curriculum. |
| PG Eligibility | Not applicable |
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 years (from 2024–25) |
| Key Features | Multidisciplinary curriculum including flexible courses; flexible entry and exit points (certificates, diploma, degree, honours); options for majors and minors. |
| Current Status | Karnataka scrapped NEP’s 4-year degree; reverted to 3-year degrees for new intakes; old NEP 4-year batches continue. |
| Entry/Exit Options | 1-year Certificate, 2-year Diploma, 3-year Degree; Honours program currently only for old batches. |
| Language/Electives | Kannada compulsory for students who haven’t studied it earlier; mix of core, electives, majors/minors. |
| PG Eligibility | Two-year PG for standard 3-year degree holders; One-year PG for Honours degree holders (old batches). |
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Duration | Typically 2 years; 1 year for Honours students admitted before 2024-25. |
| Key Features | Research and multidisciplinary focus; flexible durations based on prior credits; project work and electives offered. |
| Current Status | Standard PG remains 2 years; Honours holders have option for 1 year PG. |
| Entry/Exit Options | PG diploma offered after completing 1 year if opting out early. |
| Language/Electives | Electives as per university; Kannada generally not compulsory at PG level. |
| PG Eligibility | Completion of UG degree (3-year or Honours required). |