Best Arts colleges in Dharwad 2026
11 Arts colleges in Dharwad charge between ₹12,135 and ₹8 L in the first year, and Karnatak University - [KU] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Arts colleges in Dharwad — at a glance
| Arts colleges | 11 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹12,135 – ₹8 L |
| Government / Private | 2 / 9 |
| NIRF-ranked | 1 of 11 |
| Highest package reported | ₹52 L |
| Top rated | Karnatak University - [KU] |
Top 11 Arts colleges in Dharwad
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1
Karnatak University - [KU]
Dharwad, Karnataka · Government · est. 1950
9.0 Fees from ₹1.17 L 173 courses -
2
IIT Dharwad - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITD]
Dharwad, Karnataka · Government · est. 2016
4.5 Fees from ₹8 L NIRF #77 Highest ₹52 L 42 courses -
3
JSS Shri Manjunatheshwara Institute of UG and PG studies
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1944
4.2 Fees from ₹31,220 37 courses -
4
School of Correspondence, Karnatak University
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 2007
1.5 Fees from ₹18,150 8 courses -
5
Kukke Shri Subrahmanyeshwara College
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1983
1.0 Fees from ₹24,190 2 courses -
6
GEC's GS Patil Arts and Commerce College
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1986
1.0 Fees from ₹12,135 2 courses -
7
JSS Banashankari Arts, Commerce & S.K.Gubbi Science College
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1944
Fees from ₹60,000 28 courses -
8
NTSS Shri Shankar Arts and Commerce College
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1970
Fees from ₹75,000 2 courses -
9
Anjuman Arts Science and Commerce College & P.G. Centre
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1986
Fees from ₹26,995 9 courses -
10
Sri Mrityunjaya College of Arts , Commerce, BBA & BCA
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1973
Fees from ₹48,000 5 courses -
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Showing 11 of 11. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 11 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Dharwad the published first-year fee runs from ₹12,135 to ₹8 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 2 of these are government-run and 9 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 1 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many Arts colleges are there in Dharwad?
There are 11 Arts colleges listed in Dharwad on this page, of which 2 are government and 9 are private.
What is the fee for Arts colleges in Dharwad?
Published first-year fees range from ₹12,135 to ₹8 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Dharwad for Arts?
Karnatak University - [KU] has the highest student rating among the Arts colleges listed here, in Dharwad.
What is the highest package from Arts colleges in Dharwad?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹52 L. Packages vary by course and year.