Bengaluru City University invites applications for UG courses for 2025-26
Prospective students who meet the eligibility criteria are invited to apply for the UG programmes. The university has provided detailed information regarding the courses and the admission process on its official website.
For ease of application, BCU has set up an online registration portal. Those interested can submit their applications through the University's Online University Common Admission Management System (UUCMS) at https://uucms.karnataka.gov.in.
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