Mangalore University was established in 1980 to fulfil the aspirations of the people of the undivided Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu districts of Karnataka. The University's campus, Mangalagangothri, is situated about 20 km southeast of the coastal town of Mangalore, offering a scenic view of the Nethravathi River merging with the Arabian Sea on one side and the misty Western Ghats on the other. This picturesque setting enhances the educational pursuits of the Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Kodagu districts. Since its founding, Mangalore University has grown significantly, currently comprising 206 affiliated degree colleges, six constituent colleges, and five autonomous colleges under its jurisdiction. The University hosts 28 departments offering 50 postgraduate programs and 36 PhD programs. A P.G. Centre has also been established at Chikka Aluvar (Cauvery campus) in the Coorg district. Mangalore University is nationally and internationally recognised for its excellence in radiation physics research and has set up three centres in this field: the Centre for Advanced Research in Environmental Radioactivity (CARER), the Centre for Application of Radioisotopes and Radiation Technology (CARRT), and the Microtron Centre. Furthermore, the U University has established a research centre equipped with advanced instrumentation facilities through the Department of Science and Technology (DST) funded promotion of the University Research and Scientific Excellence (DST-PURSE) program serving researchers nationwide. These centres cater to the needs of researchers from all over the country.
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