College of Arts

Established in 1974, University College of Arts, Tumkur is a NAAC-accredited (B+) constituent college under Tumkur University. Spread across 25 acres, the college has over 2,200 students and offers 12 academic programs including BA, B.Com, BBM, BSW, BVA, MA in Sociology, and PhD options. The campus includes a well-stocked library with over 50,000 titles, hostels, cafeteria, IT facilities, and a dedicated placement cell.

Admission Process (UG/PG/PhD)

UG Courses (BA/B.Com/BBM/BSW/BVA):

• Admission is merit-based through 10+2 scores.

• Seat intake varies: BA (432), BVA (60), others in between.

• Annual fees range from ₹12,675 to ₹32,775.

MA Sociology:

• Requires a BA in a relevant stream.

• Admission likely through merit or entrance test followed by an interview.

PhD Programs:

• Requires a master’s degree in the respective field.

• Selection is usually through entrance test and interview.

Admission Timeline:

• Applications typically open mid-year.

• Submit forms with fees and required documents.

• Merit list released for seat allocation.

• Classes begin around July or August 2025.

Required Documents:

• 10th and 12th mark sheets, Transfer Certificate, Character Certificate, Caste Certificate (if applicable), Passport-size photographs.

Placements and Recruiters

The college has an active placement cell supported by its alumni network. Though specific recruiters for 2025 have not been listed, past placements have included multinational companies and corporate firms. Alumni connections play a key role in securing jobs across industries.

Benchmarking from similar institutions shows common recruiters include Accenture, Amazon, Google, Cognizant, EY, Deloitte, Infosys, and PwC. Students also benefit from participating in off-campus placement drives and higher education options.

Key Highlights for 2025

• Admissions are merit-based for all UG courses.

• Wide range of academic offerings, including vocational and visual arts.

• Campus facilities include library, hostels, medical services, and internet.

• Alumni-supported placement and career development.

• Affordable fee structure between ₹12,000 and ₹33,000 annually.