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 | 5 of 44 |
| Highest package reported | ₹78.12 L |
| Top rated | SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital - [SDMCH] Sattur |
Which college in Dharwad is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 colleges in Dharwad compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital Sattur Dharwad Dharwad | 10 | — | ₹6.49 L | — | Government |
| IIIT Dharwad Dharwad | 9.8 | — | ₹15.5 L | ₹78.12 L | Government |
| SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital Sattur Dharwad Dharwad | 9.7 | #25 | ₹20 L | — | Government |
| SDMCET Dharwad | 9.3 | #251 | ₹11.55 L | ₹43.94 L | Government |
| Karnatak University Dharwad Dharwad | 9 | — | ₹1.17 L | — | Government |
| Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University Dharwad Dharwad | 8.8 | — | ₹7.2 L | — | Private |
| UAS Dharwad Dharwad | 5.6 | #35 | ₹3.23 L | — | Private |
| IIT Dharwad Dharwad | 4.5 | #77 | ₹8 L | ₹52 L | Government |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 colleges in Dharwad
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1
SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital - [SDMCH] Sattur
location_on Dharwad, Karnataka · Government · est. 2004
star 10.0 Fees from ₹6.49 L 53 courses -
2
Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIITD]
location_on Dharwad, Karnataka · Government · est. 2015
star 9.8 Fees from ₹15.5 L Highest ₹78.12 L 5 courses -
3
SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital - [SDMCDSH] Sattur
location_on Dharwad, Karnataka · Government · est. 1986
star 9.7 Fees from ₹20 L NIRF #25 15 courses -
4
SDM College of Engineering and Technology - [SDMCET]
location_on Dharwad, Karnataka · Government · est. 1979
star 9.3 Fees from ₹11.55 L NIRF #251 Highest ₹43.94 L 36 courses -
5
Karnatak University - [KU]
location_on Dharwad, Karnataka · Government · est. 1950
star 9.0 Fees from ₹1.17 L 173 courses -
6
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University - [SDM]
location_on Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 2018
star 8.8 Fees from ₹7.2 L 82 courses -
7
University of Agricultural Sciences - [UAS]
location_on Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1986
star 5.6 Fees from ₹3.23 L NIRF #35 46 courses -
8
IIT Dharwad - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITD]
location_on Dharwad, Karnataka · Government · est. 2016
star 4.5 Fees from ₹8 L NIRF #77 Highest ₹52 L 8 courses -
9
JSS Shri Manjunatheshwara Institute of UG and PG studies
location_on Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1944
star 4.2 Fees from ₹31,220 37 courses -
10
Rajiv Gandhi BEd College
location_on Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1994
star 3.3 Fees from ₹29,770 1 courses -
11
JSS Sri Manjunatheshwara College of Education
location_on Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 2007
star 3.1 Fees from ₹59,540 8 courses -
12
Karnatak Science College
location_on Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1949
star 2.5 Fees from ₹24,390 23 courses -
13
School of Correspondence, Karnatak University
location_on Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 2007
star 1.5 Fees from ₹18,150 8 courses -
14
C.S.I. College Of Commerce
location_on Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1973
star 1.0 Fees from ₹30,000 4 courses -
15
R.S.Shetty College of Business Administration
location_on Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 2001
star 1.0 Fees from ₹37,800 3 courses -
16
Kukke Shri Subrahmanyeshwara College
location_on Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1983
star 1.0 Fees from ₹24,190 2 courses -
17
GEC's GS Patil Arts and Commerce College
location_on Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1986
star 1.0 Fees from ₹12,135 2 courses -
18
St.Joseph's Commerce College
location_on Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 2002
star 1.0 Fees from ₹24,000 1 courses -
19
V. A Mathikatti Arts Commerce & Science PUC College
location_on Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 2003
star 1.0 Fees from ₹60,000 2 courses -
20
SJM Institute of Fashion Technology
location_on Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 2011
star 1.0 Fees from ₹1.8 L 1 courses -
21
SDM Research Institute for Biomedical Sciences
location_on Dharwad, Karnataka · Private
Fees from ₹2.55 L 4 courses -
22
JSS Banashankari Arts, Commerce & S.K.Gubbi Science College
location_on Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1944
Fees from ₹60,000 28 courses -
23
NTSS Shri Shankar Arts and Commerce College
location_on Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1970
Fees from ₹75,000 2 courses -
24
University College of Law, Karnatak University
location_on Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1962
Fees from ₹60,000 5 courses -
25
Hurakadli Ajja Law College
location_on Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1983
Fees from ₹45,000 1 courses
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. 5 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.
