Best Commerce colleges in Dharwad 2026
13 Commerce colleges in Dharwad charge between ₹12,135 and ₹1.17 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.
Commerce colleges in Dharwad — at a glance
| Commerce colleges | 13 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹12,135 – ₹1.17 L |
| Government / Private | 1 / 12 |
| Top rated | Karnatak University - [KU] |
Top 13 Commerce 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
JSS Shri Manjunatheshwara Institute of UG and PG studies
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1944
4.2 Fees from ₹31,220 37 courses -
3
School of Correspondence, Karnatak University
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 2007
1.5 Fees from ₹18,150 8 courses -
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5
R.S.Shetty College of Business Administration
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 2001
1.0 Fees from ₹37,800 3 courses -
6
Kukke Shri Subrahmanyeshwara College
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1983
1.0 Fees from ₹24,190 2 courses -
7
GEC's GS Patil Arts and Commerce College
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1986
1.0 Fees from ₹12,135 2 courses -
8
St.Joseph's Commerce College
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 2002
1.0 Fees from ₹24,000 1 courses -
9
V. A Mathikatti Arts Commerce & Science PUC College
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 2003
1.0 Fees from ₹60,000 2 courses -
10
JSS Banashankari Arts, Commerce & S.K.Gubbi Science College
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1944
Fees from ₹60,000 28 courses -
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NTSS Shri Shankar Arts and Commerce College
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1970
Fees from ₹75,000 2 courses -
12
Anjuman Arts Science and Commerce College & P.G. Centre
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1986
Fees from ₹26,995 9 courses -
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Sri Mrityunjaya College of Arts , Commerce, BBA & BCA
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1973
Fees from ₹48,000 5 courses
Showing 13 of 13. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 13 →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 ₹1.17 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 1 of these are government-run and 12 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
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 Commerce colleges are there in Dharwad?
There are 13 Commerce colleges listed in Dharwad on this page, of which 1 are government and 12 are private.
What is the fee for Commerce colleges in Dharwad?
Published first-year fees range from ₹12,135 to ₹1.17 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Dharwad for Commerce?
Karnatak University - [KU] has the highest student rating among the Commerce colleges listed here, in Dharwad.