The Central University of Karnataka was established in 2009.

The University is approved by UGC.

It offers several Educational Programs.

‘Professor H. M. Maheshwaraiah’ is current Vice Chancellor of this University.

About Professor H. M. Maheshwaraiah:
Professor H. M. Maheshwaraiah has a doctorate in Linguistics from Karnataka University Dharwad (1979).

He is currently working as a Vice Chancellor of Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi.

He was the Director for Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Kannada (CESCK) in CIIL, Mysore, Dean (Faculty of Arts), and Director of Dr R. C. Herimath Institute of Kannada studies, Karnataka University Dharwad (2006, 2007‐2009).

Dr. H M Maheshwaraiah (born in the year 1950 in Shivamogga District, Karnataka) earned his post graduate and doctoral degree from Karnataka University.

He got trained by National Testing Service Commission (NTSC) and National Translation Mission at Central Institute Mysore.

Some Distinctions / Honors / Awards:
Received Hermann‐Gundert‐Gesellschaft Assistance to visit Tubingen University, Germany.
Received assistance from Cologne and Fern University of Germany to visit various academics institutions in Europe and attend seminar on Ferdinand Kittel.
Received grants to participate in dialogue with India Basel Mission Heritage at Switzerland.
Visited England in the year 1993 and 2003 on the invitation of Institute of Indian Culture London.
Selected as general secretary of Folklore Society of South Indian languages, Trivandrum.
Held the post of director of Indian Institute of Folklore Study at ISDL, Trivandrum.
Served in the capacity of examiner for Ph.D. exams for several Universities across India.
Received an International Viswa Manya Award from cultural foundation of Singapore in the year 2011

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Contacts
Central University of Karnataka
(Established by an Act of the Parliament in 2009)
Kadaganchi, Aland Road, Kalaburagi Dist. - 585 367.
Prof. H.M.Maheshwaraiah (Vice Chancellor)
Ph: 08477-226702
vccukg@gmail.com
mahima50@gmail.com