Bangalore University Syllabus 2024–25

About Bangalore University

Bangalore University (BU) is one of Karnataka's oldest and most prominent universities, established in 1964. It is headquartered in Jnana Bharathi campus in Bengaluru and affiliates over 700 colleges across Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Ramanagara, Chikkaballapur, and Kolar districts.

Bangalore University has adopted the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) for undergraduate programmes and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 framework is being progressively implemented from 2021 onwards.

Major programmes offered: Undergraduate (UG): BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, BBM, BCA, BHM. Postgraduate (PG): MA, MSc, MCom, MBA, MCA, MSW. Research: MPhil and PhD in various disciplines.

Affiliation: Private and government colleges in the Bengaluru region affiliate with Bangalore University. For example, Christ University, Mount Carmel College, St. Joseph's College of Commerce, MES College, and Seshadripuram College are among the affiliated colleges.

BCom Syllabus — Bangalore University

The BCom programme at Bangalore University is a 3-year (6-semester) course under CBCS.

Semester 1 core subjects: Financial Accounting, Business Communication, Business Economics, Business Statistics, Computer Applications in Business.

Semester 2 core subjects: Advanced Financial Accounting, Business Law, Cost Accounting, Quantitative Methods, Environmental Studies.

Semester 3 core subjects: Corporate Accounting, Income Tax, Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship Development, Banking Law and Practice.

Semester 4 core subjects: Advanced Corporate Accounting, Income Tax-II, Auditing, Human Resource Management, Management Accounting.

Semester 5 core subjects: Financial Management, Goods and Services Tax (GST), Research Methodology, Investment Management, Elective (choose from Banking, Insurance, Tourism, etc.).

Semester 6 core subjects: Financial Services, International Trade, Principles of Management, Project Work, Elective.

NEP 2020 update: Under NEP, the programme structure has changed to include multiple exit options (1 year = Certificate, 2 years = Diploma, 3 years = Degree, 4 years = Honours Degree). Check the BU official website for the latest NEP-based syllabus.

BA and BSc Syllabus — Bangalore University

BA (Bachelor of Arts) — popular combinations at BU-affiliated colleges: BA with English, History, Political Science (popular). BA with Kannada, History, Sociology. BA with Economics, History, Political Science. BA with Psychology, History, English.

Subjects across 6 semesters include foundational courses in core subjects plus language (English/Kannada/Sanskrit/Hindi), Soft Skills, and Environmental Studies.

BSc (Bachelor of Science) — popular combinations: BSc PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Maths). BSc CBZ (Chemistry, Botany, Zoology). BSc Electronics, Computer Science, Maths. BSc Biotechnology.

Semester 1 BSc PCM: English, Environmental Studies, Physics (Mechanics and Properties of Matter), Chemistry (Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding), Mathematics (Differential Calculus).

Practicals: BSc students have laboratory practicals every semester. These are assessed separately and contribute to the final grade.

Language requirement: All UG students must study Kannada as a compulsory language in Semester 1 (Kannada Kali programme for non-Kannada speakers).

Exam Pattern and Internal Assessment

Bangalore University examination pattern for UG programmes:

Theory exams: 3-hour exams for each core subject. Total marks: 70 (university exam) + 30 (internal assessment) = 100 marks per subject.

Internal Assessment (30 marks): Tests, assignments, seminars, attendance. Administered by the college.

Practicals: Practical exams are conducted jointly by the university and college. 50 marks for practicals (some courses).

Project Work (6th semester): BCom, BBA, and some BA/BSc programmes require a dissertation or project in the final semester, typically 100 marks.

Minimum passing marks: 35% in both theory (university exam) and overall (combined with internal). Students must pass theory and practical separately.

Grade system: GPA/CGPA grading on a 10-point scale under CBCS. Grade O (Outstanding) = 90–100%, A+ (Excellent) = 80–89%, A (Very Good) = 70–79%, B+ (Good) = 60–69%, B (Above Average) = 55–59%.

Results: Published on Bangalore University's official website (bangaloreuniversity.ac.in). Results usually released 45–60 days after exams.

How to Download the Official Syllabus

The official Bangalore University syllabus is published on its website:

Steps to download: 1. Visit the official Bangalore University website: bangaloreuniversity.ac.in 2. Navigate to 'Academics' or 'Courses' 3. Select your programme (BA/BSc/BCom/BBA etc.) 4. Choose the relevant year/semester 5. Download the PDF syllabus

Alternatively: Some affiliated colleges upload the syllabus on their own websites. Check your college's academic section.

NEP 2020 syllabus: BU has implemented NEP 2020 framework progressively. Students who enrolled from 2021–22 onwards may follow the new NEP structure. Those in older batches continue the previous CBCS framework. Always check which framework applies to your batch.

Note: Bangalore University periodically revises the syllabus. The information in this guide is based on the general structure — always verify the current year's syllabus from the official source before preparing for exams.