KUD Dharwad - Karnataka University

Karnataka University Dharwad was established by the Bombay legislature of the erstwhile Bombay Presidency in 1949 through the Karnatak University Act 1949. The university is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and recognised as an “University with Potential for Excellence”. The varsity is also known as KUD Dharwad. It is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an ‘A’ grade. The campus of Karnataka University Dharwad covers an area of 888 acres. There are 161 faculty members at the varsity. At present more than 250 colleges are affiliated to KUD Dharwad. It offers diploma, postgraduate and postgraduate diploma courses.

A few of the courses offered by the university are Diploma in Russian, M.A., M.Sc., M.C.A., L.L.M, P.G.D.C.A. etc. The university conducts an entrance examination for admission to its PG courses other than M.C.A. Karnataka University Dharwad accepts candidates' scores in PG-CET conducted by the CPAC, VTU Campus, Belgaum for admission to M.C.A. programme. KUD Dharwad offers plenty of placement and internship opportunities to its students. Furthermore, students are offered UGC and AICTE sponsored scholarships. To provide an affable environment to students and faculty members, the university has modern infrastructure and facilities at the campus. 

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What is the full form of KUD Dharwad?

KUD Dharwad full form is Karnataka University Dharwad. It provides courses at diploma and postgraduate levels. 

KUD Dharwad Location

The university is located at Pavate Nagar, Dharwad, Karnataka. The varsity is situated 19.6 km away from the Hubballi Airport. With a distance of 2.6 km, Dharwad Railway Station is the nearest railway station to the varsity. City Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Karnataka University Dharwad. It is situated 1.5 km away from the campus. 

Karnataka University Dharwad Latest News and Updates

• The Department of Yoga Studies conducted a one week webinar on “Yoga: Impact on Health.”

• A national seminar on ‘Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Role in Nation Building’ was organised by the Department of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Studies. 

Karnataka University Dharwad Accreditation

• The university has been accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ grade.

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Karnataka University Dharwad Facilities and Infrastructure

The campus of the university has a number of facilities and infrastructure for students and faculty members. KUD Dharwad facilities ensure students do not face any difficulty during their time at the campus. The university has a central library, separate boys and girls hostels, canteen, gym, auditorium, modern classrooms etc. Sports facilities are also available at the campus for students who are interested in sports. The health centre of the university provides medical assistance to students, staff and faculty members. Karnataka University Dharwad facilities list also include laboratories, parking space, swimming pool, guest houses, bank and ATMs. 

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Karnataka University Dharwad Courses

The varsity offers a total of 51 courses at diploma and postgraduate level. KUD Dharwad course list consists of postgraduate diploma courses as well. The university offers law, commerce, education and various other streams courses. Diploma in Russian, M.C.A., M.Sc., M.P.Ed., P.G.D etc. are a few of the Karnataka University Dharwad courses that students can opt for. Diploma and postgraduate diploma courses offered by the university are of 1 year duration. Whereas, Karnataka University Dharwad PG courses are of 2 years duration. 

KUD Dharwad Courses and Eligibility Criteria

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KUD Dharwad Admission

The university provides admission to various diploma, postgraduate and postgraduate diploma programmes. Karnataka University Dharwad admission to all the postgraduate courses other than Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.) is done based on candidates’ performance in an entrance examination conducted by the university. For M.C.A. admission, the university accepts scores of PG-CET conducted by the CPAC, VTU Campus, Belgaum. Candidates can apply for KUD Dharwad admission by filling the application form. The application form can be filled via online and offline modes. Before applying for admission, candidates should meet the eligibility criteria determined by the university. 

Karnataka University Dharwad Admission Procedure - PG Courses other than M.C.A.

• Fill the application form of the university. 

• Sit for an entrance exam conducted by the varsity. 

• Candidates are selected for admission. 

• Selected candidates need to visit the campus. 

• Submit documents and pay course fees. 

KUD Dharwad M.C.A. Admission Process

• Fill Karnataka University Dharwad application form.

• Appear for the entrance examination conducted by the CPAC, VTU Campus, Belgaum. 

• The university shortlists candidates. 

• To secure admission, shortlisted candidates need to deposit fees and documents.

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Karnataka University Dharwad Scholarships

The students of the university can avail numerous UGC and AICTE sponsored scholarships. Furthermore, students can apply for state and national level scholarships. In order to apply for KUD Dharwad scholarships (state and national level), students need to visit the national scholarship portal. Ishan Uday for North Eastern Region, Postgraduate Scholarships for Professional Courses for SC/ST Candidates etc. are a few of the scholarships available on the national scholarship portal that students can apply for. Karnataka University Dharwad scholarships are offered based on academic merit and annual family income of the students. Special scholarships for girl students are also available at the NSP. 

KUD Dharwad Placement

The university prioritises placement of students and makes sure students are provided with a maximum number of job opportunities. Every year at Karnataka University Dharwad placement drive, students receive job offers from various reputed companies. Apart from placement opportunities, the students are offered internships opportunities. Internship helps them in learning about the professional world. According to the Karnataka University Dharwad placement report 2019-20 (NIRF report), students for postgraduate courses got jobs with handsome salaries. A total of 37 students from PG 3 year courses got placed in 2019-20 with a median salary of Rs. 5,00,000. 

KUD Dharwad Placement Statistics - PG 3 Years Programmes (2019-20)

Karnataka University Dharwad Placement Data - PG 2 Years Courses (2019-20)

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