Karnataka State Dr. Gangubhai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University
Karnataka State Dr. Gangubhai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University, also abbreviated as KSGH Music and Performing Arts University (KSGH MPAU),[1] is a public university exclusively dedicated to the study and research of music and performing arts. It was established by the Government of Karnataka. It is functioning from a heritage building (its temporary campus) in the Lakshmipuram area of Mysore.[2][3] It is named after Gangubhai Hangal.
Type | Public |
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Established | 14 February 2008 |
Affiliation | UGC |
Chancellor | Governor of Karnataka |
Vice-Chancellor | Prof Nagesh V Bettakote |
Location | |
Website | Official Website |
It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses.
Founding
The university was founded on 14 February 2008 and formally established by the State Government of Karnataka through the Karnataka State Dr Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University Act, 2009[4] which was duly passed in State Legislature.
See also
References
- "Untitled Page" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 June 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
- "Three years after formation, music varsity hits the right note". The Hindu. 8 May 2011. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013.
- Music university's logo and website launched โ Times Of India
- KArnataka universities to be brought under one Act โ Bangalore โ DNA