MANGALURU: There is a proposal from the state government, to have a separate university for Kodagu, which is currently under Mangalore University. According to officials, Madikeri MLA M P Appachu Ranjan had demanded that the government have a separate university in Kodagu, which will help both students and faculty members in administration, and be convenient for travel.
Mangalore University has its jurisdiction over Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.