Best colleges in Dharwad 2026
44 colleges in Dharwad charge between ₹12,135 and ₹20 L in the first year, and SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital - [SDMCH] Sattur is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Dharwad — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 44 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹12,135 – ₹20 L |
| Government / Private | 7 / 37 |
| NIRF-ranked | 6 of 44 |
| Highest package reported | ₹78.12 L |
| Top rated | SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital - [SDMCH] Sattur |
Top 25 colleges in Dharwad
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1
SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital - [SDMCH] Sattur
Dharwad, Karnataka · Government · est. 2004
10.0 Fees from ₹6.49 L NIRF #2025 53 courses -
2
Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIITD]
Dharwad, Karnataka · Government · est. 2015
9.8 Fees from ₹15.5 L Highest ₹78.12 L 9 courses -
3
SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital - [SDMCDSH] Sattur
Dharwad, Karnataka · Government · est. 1986
9.7 Fees from ₹20 L NIRF #25 15 courses -
4
SDM College of Engineering and Technology - [SDMCET]
Dharwad, Karnataka · Government · est. 1979
9.3 Fees from ₹11.55 L NIRF #251 Highest ₹43.94 L 36 courses -
5
Karnatak University - [KU]
Dharwad, Karnataka · Government · est. 1950
9.0 Fees from ₹1.17 L 173 courses -
6
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University - [SDM]
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 2018
8.8 Fees from ₹7.2 L 82 courses -
7
University of Agricultural Sciences - [UAS]
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1986
5.6 Fees from ₹3.23 L NIRF #35 46 courses -
8
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 -
9
JSS Shri Manjunatheshwara Institute of UG and PG studies
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1944
4.2 Fees from ₹31,220 37 courses -
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JSS Sri Manjunatheshwara College of Education
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 2007
3.1 Fees from ₹59,540 8 courses -
12
Karnatak Science College
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1949
2.5 Fees from ₹24,390 NIRF #101150 23 courses -
13
School of Correspondence, Karnatak University
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 2007
1.5 Fees from ₹18,150 8 courses -
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15
R.S.Shetty College of Business Administration
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 2001
1.0 Fees from ₹37,800 3 courses -
16
Kukke Shri Subrahmanyeshwara College
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1983
1.0 Fees from ₹24,190 2 courses -
17
GEC's GS Patil Arts and Commerce College
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1986
1.0 Fees from ₹12,135 2 courses -
18
St.Joseph's Commerce College
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 2002
1.0 Fees from ₹24,000 1 courses -
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V. A Mathikatti Arts Commerce & Science PUC College
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 2003
1.0 Fees from ₹60,000 2 courses -
20
SJM Institute of Fashion Technology
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 2011
1.0 Fees from ₹1.8 L 1 courses -
21
SDM Research Institute for Biomedical Sciences
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private
Fees from ₹2.55 L 4 courses -
22
JSS Banashankari Arts, Commerce & S.K.Gubbi Science College
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1944
Fees from ₹60,000 28 courses -
23
NTSS Shri Shankar Arts and Commerce College
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1970
Fees from ₹75,000 2 courses -
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University College of Law, Karnatak University
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1962
Fees from ₹60,000 5 courses -
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Showing 25 of 44. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 44 →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 ₹20 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 7 of these are government-run and 37 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. 6 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 colleges are there in Dharwad?
There are 44 colleges listed in Dharwad on this page, of which 7 are government and 37 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Dharwad?
Published first-year fees range from ₹12,135 to ₹20 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Dharwad?
SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital - [SDMCH] Sattur has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Dharwad.
What is the highest package from colleges in Dharwad?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹78.12 L. Packages vary by course and year.