Tulu is now an optional language in degree colleges: Permission from Mangalore University

Tulu is now an optional language in degree colleges: Permission from Mangalore University

June 6: Mangalore University has permitted the introduction of Tulu as an optional language in degree colleges from the academic year 2019-20. Tulu will be introduced as an optional subject for study under degree programmes.
Karnataka Tulu Sahithya Academy President A C Bhandary thanked Mangalore University for permitting the introduction of Tulu as an optional subject and said that it will help in studying Tulu language and culture. He mentioned that Tulu textbooks were prepared as per the guidelines of the university and have been authored under the chairmanship Prof Shivaram Shetty.
University Evening College, a constituent college of the university in the city, has been already offering post-graduation in Tulu from 2018-19.
Nearly 20 students have enrolled for the PG course.