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Sri Krishnadevaraya University
Overview
Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ballari, (VSKU) is a public university established in 2010 by the Government of Karnataka in Ballari district of Karnataka, India through the Karnataka State Universities Act, 2000. It has been named after Krishnadevaraya, former emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire. VSKU previously was a post graduate center of Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi and later become independent university in the year 2010. Recently VSKU has celebrated its Decennial ceremony on 27 July 2020.
Where it stands
On IndiaScholar it is #150 of the ranked universities in India, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 154,218 times (h-index 112), according to OpenAlex.
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Tuition fees & costs
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Admission requirements
How to apply
- 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
- 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
- 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
- 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
- 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for India.
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Last updated 20 Sep 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.