Best Management colleges in Dharwad 2026
12 Management colleges in Dharwad charge between ₹30,000 and ₹11.55 L in the first year, and SDM College of Engineering and Technology - [SDMCET] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Management colleges in Dharwad — at a glance
| Management colleges | 12 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹30,000 – ₹11.55 L |
| Government / Private | 2 / 10 |
| NIRF-ranked | 2 of 12 |
| Highest package reported | ₹43.94 L |
| Top rated | SDM College of Engineering and Technology - [SDMCET] |
Which management 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 Management colleges in Dharwad compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| JSS Shri Manjunatheshwara Institute of UG and PG studies Dharwad Dharwad | 4.2 | — | ₹31,220 | — | Private |
| C.S.I. College Of Commerce Dharwad Dharwad | 1 | — | ₹30,000 | — | Private |
| Dr. D Veerendra Heggade Institute of Management Studies and Research Dharwad Dharwad | — | — | ₹1.16 L | — | Private |
| Kousali Institute of Management Studies Dharwad Dharwad | — | — | ₹1.98 L | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 12 Management colleges in Dharwad
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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 -
2
Karnatak University - [KU]
Dharwad, Karnataka · Government · est. 1950
9.0 Fees from ₹1.17 L 173 courses -
3
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University - [SDM]
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 2018
8.8 Fees from ₹7.2 L 82 courses -
4
University of Agricultural Sciences - [UAS]
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1986
5.6 Fees from ₹3.23 L NIRF #35 46 courses -
5
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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Dr. D Veerendra Heggade Institute of Management Studies and Research - [DVHIMSR]
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 2008
Fees from ₹1.16 L 5 courses -
8
Kousali Institute of Management Studies - [KIMS]
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1976
Fees from ₹1.98 L 3 courses -
9
Sri Mrityunjaya College of Arts , Commerce, BBA & BCA
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1973
Fees from ₹48,000 5 courses -
10
Bhavan's SA Institute of Management
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 2009
Fees from ₹1.16 L 1 courses -
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RGE Society's BBA and BCA College
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1993
Fees from ₹1.05 L 2 courses -
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Adept Institute of Management Studies and Research - [AIMSR]
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 2010
Fees from ₹1.16 L 1 courses
Showing 12 of 12. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 12 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Dharwad the published first-year fee runs from ₹30,000 to ₹11.55 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 2 of these are government-run and 10 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. 2 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 Management colleges are there in Dharwad?
There are 12 Management colleges listed in Dharwad on this page, of which 2 are government and 10 are private.
What is the fee for Management colleges in Dharwad?
Published first-year fees range from ₹30,000 to ₹11.55 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Dharwad for Management?
SDM College of Engineering and Technology - [SDMCET] has the highest student rating among the Management colleges listed here, in Dharwad.
What is the highest package from Management colleges in Dharwad?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹43.94 L. Packages vary by course and year.