Colleges in Dharwad: Rankings, Fees, and Admissions 2025

Dharwad offers students access to over 46 colleges and universities spanning a wide range of disciplines—from Business and IT to the Social Sciences. Among these, 39 are private institutions and 1 are government-run. With prestigious institutions like the University of Agricultural Sciences - [UAS], SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital - [SDMCDSH] Sattur, IIT Dharwad - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITD], the city fosters a vibrant and inclusive academic environment that attracts learners from across the country and beyond.

Total Number of Colleges in Dharwad:

Total Colleges in Dharwad: 46

Undergraduate Colleges: 39

Postgraduate Colleges: 20

MBA Colleges: 8

BBA Colleges: 3

MCA Colleges: 2

BCA Colleges: 9

MA Colleges: 5

BA Colleges: 10

MCom Colleges: 7

BCom Colleges: 12

Private: 39

Public (Government-owned): 1

Top Private Colleges in Dharwad by NIRF Ranking

College Name
Type
Courses Offered
Min Fee
Max Fee
Karnatak Science College
Private14₹24.3K₹24.3K

Top Colleges in Dharwad with Low Fees

College Name
Type
Courses Offered
Min Fee
Max Fee
GEC's GS Patil Arts and Commerce College
Private6₹11.1K₹12.1K
School of Correspondence, Karnatak University
Open30₹12.1K₹18.1K
Karnatak University - [KU]
State92₹12.3K₹1.2L
Sri Mrityunjaya College of Arts , Commerce, BBA & BCA
Private5₹18.7K₹48.0K
St.Joseph's Commerce College
Private1₹24.0K₹24.0K
Karnatak Science College
Private14₹24.3K₹24.3K
Anjuman Arts Science and Commerce College & P.G. Centre
Private9₹27.0K₹27.0K
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46 Colleges In Dharwad

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IIT Dharwad - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITD]
IIT Dharwad - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITD]
Dharwad, Karnataka

Ownership

Autonomous

Fee Range

₹68,500 - ₹10,00,000

Courses Offered

36 Courses

Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIITD]
Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIITD]
Dharwad, Karnataka

Ownership

Autonomous

Fee Range

₹2,22,000 - ₹13,69,200

Courses Offered

9 Courses

SDM College of Engineering and Technology - [SDMCET]
SDM College of Engineering and Technology - [SDMCET]
Dharwad, Karnataka

Ownership

Private

Fee Range

₹4,08,170 - ₹10,76,518

Courses Offered

28 Courses

SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital - [SDMCDSH] Sattur
SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital - [SDMCDSH] Sattur
Dharwad, Karnataka

Ownership

Private

Courses Offered

1Course

University of Agricultural Sciences - [UAS]
University of Agricultural Sciences - [UAS]
Dharwad, Karnataka

NIRF Rank

150-200

Ownership

State

Fee Range

₹2,61,900 - ₹2,61,900

Courses Offered

45 Courses

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JSS Shri Manjunatheshwara Institute of UG and PG studies
JSS Shri Manjunatheshwara Institute of UG and PG studies
Dharwad, Karnataka

Ownership

Private

Fee Range

₹54,000 - ₹84,000

Courses Offered

34 Courses

Anjuman Institute of Information Science and Management - [AIIMS]
Anjuman Institute of Information Science and Management - [AIIMS]
Dharwad, Karnataka

Ownership

Private

Fee Range

₹1,50,000 - ₹1,50,000

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Anjuman Arts Science and Commerce College & P.G. Centre
Anjuman Arts Science and Commerce College & P.G. Centre
Dharwad, Karnataka

Ownership

Private

Fee Range

₹26,995 - ₹26,995

Courses Offered

9 Courses

Kittel Arts College
Kittel Arts College
Dharwad, Karnataka

Ownership

Private

Courses Offered

14 Courses

Sri Mrityunjaya College of Arts , Commerce, BBA & BCA
Sri Mrityunjaya College of Arts , Commerce, BBA & BCA
Dharwad, Karnataka

Ownership

Private

Fee Range

₹18,726 - ₹48,000

Courses Offered

5 Courses

Dr. B.D. Jatti Homoeopathic Medical College, Hospital & Post Graduate Research Centre
Dr. B.D. Jatti Homoeopathic Medical College, Hospital & Post Graduate Research Centre
Dharwad, Karnataka

Ownership

Private

Fee Range

₹5,00,000 - ₹5,00,000

Courses Offered

0Course

Shri CB Guttal Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital
Shri CB Guttal Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital
Dharwad, Karnataka

Ownership

Private

Fee Range

₹5,00,000 - ₹5,00,000

Courses Offered

0Course

SJM Institute of Fashion Technology
SJM Institute of Fashion Technology
Dharwad, Karnataka

Ownership

Private

Courses Offered

1Course

Hurakadli Ajja Law College
Hurakadli Ajja Law College
Dharwad, Karnataka

Ownership

Private

Fee Range

₹45,000 - ₹45,000

Courses Offered

0Course

University College of Law, Karnatak University
University College of Law, Karnatak University
Dharwad, Karnataka

Ownership

Public

Courses Offered

3 Courses

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Soniya Education Trust's College of Pharmacy
Soniya Education Trust's College of Pharmacy
Dharwad, Karnataka

Ownership

Private

Fee Range

₹2,25,000 - ₹9,00,000

Courses Offered

4 Courses

Kukke Shri Subrahmanyeshwara College
Kukke Shri Subrahmanyeshwara College
Dharwad, Karnataka

Ownership

Private

Courses Offered

5 Courses

Kousali Institute of Management Studies - [KIMS]
Kousali Institute of Management Studies - [KIMS]
Dharwad, Karnataka

Ownership

Private

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Rajiv Gandhi BEd College
Rajiv Gandhi BEd College
Dharwad, Karnataka

Ownership

Private

Courses Offered

1Course

Kittur Rani Channamma Education College of Computer Application
Kittur Rani Channamma Education College of Computer Application
Dharwad, Karnataka

Ownership

Private

Courses Offered

1Course

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