What Davangere University does

Davangere University is a public state university in Karnataka, India, established in 1979 as a Post-Graduate Centre of the University of Mysore and consolidated onto its 73-acre Shivagangotri campus in Davangere in 1999. It operates under the Government of Karnataka and the University Grants Commission, with statutory authority to award degrees and affiliate colleges. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across disciplines including Commerce, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Economics, Food Technology, Accounting & Finance, M.Ed., Master of Social Work, and an MBA via the Institute of Management Studies. It also operates specialized research centers for Device Development, Food Processing, and the University Science Instruments Center (USIC).

The university runs digital infrastructure comprising E-Office systems, National Academic Depository (NAD) integration, the state-mandated UUCMS student management portal, and digital examination systems with online result dissemination. Student-facing facilities include a central library (approximately 26,300 text and reference books on the main campus), four PG hostels with 50 rooms each, classrooms and laboratories, and a Training and Placement Cell. The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) oversees NAAC accreditation, NIRF ranking participation (annually since 2020), and academic audits.

Revenue is generated from four streams: Karnataka State Government and UGC funding for operations and development, student tuition and fees across UG/PG/Ph.D. programs, examination and revaluation fees, and recurring affiliation fees from a network of affiliated colleges across Karnataka. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via government-mandated UUCMS admissions and distributed through the affiliated-college network. As of July 2026, Dr. B.E. Rangaswamy serves as Vice-Chancellor, succeeding Acting Vice-Chancellor K. Venkatesh.

Name

Davangere University

Legal name

Davangere University

Website

https://davangereuniversity.ac.in

Company type

Public

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Davangere University is a public state university in Karnataka, India, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across multiple disciplines, primarily serving students in central Karnataka through its Shivagangotri campus and a network of affiliated colleges.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

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Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Postgraduate programs
• Undergraduate degrees
• Doctoral research
• Affiliated colleges

Headquarters

HQ city

Davangere

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Public university funded by Karnataka State Government and University Grants Commission (UGC) for operations and development
2. Student Tuition and Fees: Fees collected from students for various programs including UG, PG, and Ph.D. courses
3. Examination Fees: Revenue from conducting examinations, issuing degrees, and revaluation services
4. Affiliation Fees: Fees charged to affiliated colleges for affiliation and affiliation renewals

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Davangere University is a public state university in Karnataka, India, delivering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs across disciplines including Commerce, Science, Arts, Education, and Management through its Shivagangotri main campus and a network of affiliated colleges. The university administers examinations, awards degrees, and provides affiliated college oversight, with revenue sourced from government funding, student tuition and fees, examination fees, and affiliation fees.

Product overview

Davangere University is a state university in Karnataka, India, operating primarily from its Shivagangotri campus with additional campuses at Turuvanur and Hariyabbe. The university offers a comprehensive educational portfolio comprising undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs across disciplines including Commerce, Sciences, Education, Management, and Social Work, alongside doctoral research programs. The academic structure is complemented by specialized research centers (Device Development, Food Processing, USIC), the Institute of Management Studies offering MBA programs, and support services including a College Development Council managing affiliated institutions, an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) overseeing NAAC and NIRF processes, ICT/e-governance platforms, and student facilities including library (26,300+ books), hostel accommodations, and placement services. The university primarily serves regional educational needs through government-mandated systems for student management and academic records.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs Bachelor's degree programs across multiple disciplines including B.Ed. and B.P.Ed. teacher education programs, delivered through affiliated colleges across Karnataka.
• Postgraduate Academic Programs PG departments offering master's degrees in Commerce, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Economics, Food Technology, Accounting & Finance, M.Ed., and Master of Social Work at the Shivagangotri campus PG center.
• Ph.D. Programs Doctoral research programs across various disciplines with entrance testing and structured Ph.D. calendars, supporting thesis work and academic publications.
• MBA Program (Institute of Management Studies) Master of Business Administration program operated through the Institute of Management Studies located on the Shivagangotri campus.
• Examination Services Comprehensive examination administration covering UG, PG, CBCS, and RV examinations, Ph.D. awards, rank lists, and revaluation services for affiliated colleges and enrolled students.
• Library Services Central library with approximately 26,300 text and reference books, 76 journals, and 1,362 back volumes, serving students, researchers, and faculty.
• Hostel Facilities Four PG hostels (two each for men and women) on the main campus, each with 50 rooms in old and new blocks.
• Training and Placement Services Career development support facilitating student internships and job placements through industry connections and a Training and Placement Cell.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National and International Organizations (unnamed)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2026Vice-Chancellor B.E. Rangaswamy stated plans to develop partnerships with national and international organizations to enhance educational opportunities and achieve academic excellence for students. Specific partner organizations have not been disclosed.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mangalore University: Karnataka state university with similar structure: PG center, affiliated colleges, IQAC processes, and NIRF participation. Directly comparable in mission, governance, and target student segments.
• University of Mysore: Parent institution of Davangere University's original PG Centre (1979). A major Karnataka state research university offering UG/PG/Ph.D. programs with multiple campuses and affiliated colleges—directly comparable in mandate, regulatory structure, and student base.
• Karnatak University, Dharwad: Long-established Karnataka state research university with multi-campus structure, affiliated colleges, and NIRF participation—directly analogous to Davangere in charter, scale, and regulatory positioning.
• Karnataka State Akkamadevi Women's University: Another Karnataka state university with UG/PG programs and affiliated colleges, operating under the same state government and UGC framework as Davangere University.
• Tumkur University: Younger Karnataka state university carved out of Bangalore University, structured similarly to Davangere with PG departments, affiliated colleges, and IQAC processes—directly comparable in regional higher education role.
• Bangalore University: State university in Karnataka offering UG, PG, and doctoral programs under the same state regulatory framework. Comparable in scale, program mix, and affiliated college network, but located in the Bengaluru metro area.

Regional players

• University of Calicut: Another Indian state university with affiliated colleges, multi-campus structure, and government funding; comparable in mission but operating in a different state (Kerala) and not in direct competition with Davangere.
• Acharya Nagarjuna University: State university in Andhra Pradesh offering UG, PG, and Ph.D. programs with affiliated colleges; comparable in charter and structure, but geographically distant and not competing for the same students.
• Gulbarga University (Kalyani Karnataka Region): Regional Karnataka state university serving the Hyderabad-Karnataka region with comparable UG/PG/Ph.D. offerings; similar origin as a post-graduate centre of an older university, paralleling Davangere's history.

Emerging players

• Visvesvaraya Technological University: Affiliated-affiliation state university in Karnataka where the new VC previously served as Registrar. Operates in higher education with comparable regulatory framework, though more engineering-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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