Best Science colleges in Dharwad 2026
11 Science colleges in Dharwad charge between ₹24,390 and ₹15.5 L in the first year, and Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIITD] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Science colleges in Dharwad — at a glance
| Science colleges | 11 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹24,390 – ₹15.5 L |
| Government / Private | 4 / 7 |
| NIRF-ranked | 4 of 11 |
| Highest package reported | ₹78.12 L |
| Top rated | Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIITD] |
Top 11 Science colleges in Dharwad
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1
Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIITD]
Dharwad, Karnataka · Government · est. 2015
9.8 Fees from ₹15.5 L Highest ₹78.12 L 9 courses -
2
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 -
3
Karnatak University - [KU]
Dharwad, Karnataka · Government · est. 1950
9.0 Fees from ₹1.17 L 173 courses -
4
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University - [SDM]
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 2018
8.8 Fees from ₹7.2 L 82 courses -
5
University of Agricultural Sciences - [UAS]
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1986
5.6 Fees from ₹3.23 L NIRF #35 46 courses -
6
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 -
7
JSS Shri Manjunatheshwara Institute of UG and PG studies
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1944
4.2 Fees from ₹31,220 37 courses -
8
Karnatak Science College
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 1949
2.5 Fees from ₹24,390 NIRF #101150 23 courses -
9
SJM Institute of Fashion Technology
Dharwad, Karnataka · Private · est. 2011
1.0 Fees from ₹1.8 L 1 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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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 ₹24,390 to ₹15.5 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 4 of these are government-run and 7 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. 4 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 Science colleges are there in Dharwad?
There are 11 Science colleges listed in Dharwad on this page, of which 4 are government and 7 are private.
What is the fee for Science colleges in Dharwad?
Published first-year fees range from ₹24,390 to ₹15.5 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Dharwad for Science?
Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIITD] has the highest student rating among the Science colleges listed here, in Dharwad.
What is the highest package from Science colleges in Dharwad?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹78.12 L. Packages vary by course and year.