Rani Channamma University has been established at Belagavi in the year 2010 by the Government of Karnataka through its official Gazette Notification on 9th September, 2010 vide Gazette Notification No SAMVYASHAE 22 SHASANA 2010, Bangalore dated 9th September, 2010 by upgrading the erstwhile Karnatak University Kittur Rani Channamma Post Graduate Centre at Belagavi which was established by the Karnatak University, Dharwad in the year 1982. The main aim of this Rani Channamma University is to provide an opportunity to develop access to the students for higher education hailing from North Karnataka Region. At present, the Rani Channamma University has the Main Campus, called “Vidyasangama”, as its Head Quarter, of 172 acres of greenery land of picturesque landscape located near Bhutaramanahatti, adjacent to the Poona –Bangalore National Highway -4 at a distance of about 18 kms. from Belagavi city; and has been functioning with the jurisdiction of Belagavi, Bijapur and Bagalkot districts. It is catering to the needs of the people of North Karnataka by providing excellent opportunities for Higher Education.