About Govt PU College Kanakapura
About Government PU College Kanakapura
Government PU College Kanakapura was established in 1980 in Kanakapura — a taluk headquarters in Ramanagara district, South Karnataka. Affiliated with the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, the college provides Karnataka PU Board curriculum across Science, Commerce, and Arts streams at government-regulated fees. Kanakapura town sits approximately 55 km south of Bangalore city on the Bangalore–Kanakapura State Highway, and is known as the gateway to the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary and the Mekedatu confluence area — significant natural and conservation landmarks in South Karnataka.
The college has served Kanakapura's student population for over four decades, providing the most accessible PU option for students from the town's farming, silk weaving, and granite quarrying communities, as well as students from surrounding forest-fringe villages.
Streams and Combinations
| Stream | Combination | Career Pathway |
|---|---|---|
| Science | PCMB/PCMC | KCET, NEET, B.Sc |
| Commerce | EBAS | BCom, BBA |
| Arts | HESP/HEPS | BA, Government services |
Admission and Location
Admission through Karnataka's centralised government PU admission portal. SC/ST/OBC reservations apply. Fees government-regulated with SC/ST fee waivers available. Kanakapura is served by BMTC extended routes from Bangalore (Banashankari–Kanakapura route) and KSRTC from Mysuru and Ramanagara. The Namma Metro Yellow Line extension toward Kanakapura Road has improved Bangalore connectivity for students in this corridor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Government PU College Kanakapura the only PU college in the town?
Government PU College is the primary and most established PU option in Kanakapura town. Private PU colleges have emerged in recent years — confirm current options at the town level during admissions season. Students wanting private coaching-integrated PU often travel to Bangalore.
How do students from Sathanur or Maralawadi reach Government PU College Kanakapura?
KSRTC services from Kanakapura taluk's interior villages connect to Kanakapura town. Students from remote villages typically seek hostel or PG accommodation in Kanakapura rather than daily commuting.