Top Colleges in Dharwad 2026-27

Government PU college in Kundgol, birthplace of legendary vocalist Gangubai Hangal.

Government PU college in Navalgund, known for traditional hand-woven Navalgund Durries craft.

Reliable PU college in Dharwad with organized Science and Commerce programs.

Values-driven PU college in Dharwad with all three streams rooted in Basaveshwara philosophy.

Mid-range PU college in Dharwad with Science, Commerce, and balanced personal development.

Sri Chaitanya's Dharwad campus near IIT Dharwad with intensive NEET/JEE coaching.

Deeksha Vedantu's Dharwad campus in the university town with integrated NEET/JEE coaching.

KLE's dedicated Commerce PU college on the BVB campus in Dharwad for business career aspirants.

Government PU college in Kalaghatgi near the Dandeli forest corridor in Dharwad district.

Narayana's Dharwad campus in the university town with intensive Science coaching.

SET's College of Pharmacy Dharwad, established in 1991 and affiliated to RGUHS, is one of Dharwad's older private pharmacy institutions — predating SDM College of Pharmacy Dharwad by three years. It offers B.Pharm and M.Pharm with KCET-based admission. Located in the Hubballi-Dharwad twin city area, it serves students from Dharwad, Gadag, and Haveri districts.

Karnataka University Dharwad is an established degree college in Dharwad, Karnataka offering BA, BSc, BCom, BBA and BCA programmes. The college has experienced faculty and good academic record. Admissions for 2026-27 are based on PUC marks through the Karnataka degree admissions portal.

Karnatak Arts College Dharwad in Dharwad, Karnataka offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Arts, Science and Commerce streams. The college is affiliated to a Karnataka university and provides quality education in BA, BSc, BCom and allied courses for 2026-27 admissions.

Govt First Grade College Dharwad is an established degree college in Dharwad, Karnataka offering BA, BSc, BCom, BBA and BCA programmes. The college has experienced faculty and good academic record. Admissions for 2026-27 are based on PUC marks through the Karnataka degree admissions portal.

Kittel Arts College Dharwad in Dharwad, Karnataka offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Arts, Science and Commerce streams. The college is affiliated to a Karnataka university and provides quality education in BA, BSc, BCom and allied courses for 2026-27 admissions.

SDM College of Engineering & Technology Dharwad in Dharwad, Karnataka offers AICTE-approved engineering programmes including B.E, M.Tech and MBA. The college is known for its experienced faculty, modern laboratories and good placement record. Admissions for 2026-27 are through KCET and COMEDK.

One of India's premier agricultural universities — ICAR accredited, NIRF top 15, established 1949.

Karnatak Science College in Dharwad is one of North Karnataka's oldest and most respected science institutions, established in 1917. Government college with strong BSc programmes and research tradition.

Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) Pharmacy College Dharwad, established in 1993 under the SDM Educational Society, is the postgraduate pharmacy wing of the SDM group in Dharwad — one year older than SDM College of Pharmacy Dharwad (the undergraduate college, ID 536 on this site). It offers M.Pharm through PGCET and GPAT. Affiliated to RGUHS. SDM Medical College Hospital on campus supports M.Pharm research in pharmacology.

Empower PU Science College Dharwad is a well-known college in Dharwad, Karnataka offering various programmes with focus on academic excellence, skill development and career readiness. The college maintains good standards for 2026-27 admissions.