KUD Dharwad: Admission, Fees, Courses, Placements, Cutoff, Ranking

Q: Is Karnatak University, Dharwad a private or a government university?

Karnatak University, Dharwad , is a government university founded by the Karnatak University Act 1949. The University has UGC approval, is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), and is placed 91–95 in India in the QS World University Rankings 2021.

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About KUD Dharwad

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.

KUD Dharwad Notable Alumni

Alumni Name	Occupation
Mihir Shah	Chief Technology Officer/Senior Vice President, Fidelity Investments Inc.
Rajiv Kumar Gupta	AVP - Project Management (EPC Projects), ISGEC Heavy Engineering Ltd.
Viswanathan Sankara	Co-Founder and Mg. Partner

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

Degree Name	Eligibility Criteria
Diploma in French	PUC or equivalent with relevant foreign language or B.A. basic with relevant foriegn language from a recognised institute
Diploma in Russian
M.Com	Bachelor’s degree with at least 45% marks from a recognised university (40% for reserved category students)
M.A.
M.Sc.
M.Lib.I.Sc.
M.C.A.
M.P.Ed.	B.P.Ed./BPE degree with at least 50% marks from a recognised university (45% for reserved category students)
M.Ed.	B.Ed./B.A. B.Ed./B.Sc. B.Ed./B.El.Ed degree with an aggregate score of 50% marks from a recognised university (40% for reserved category students) Or D.El.Ed/D.Ed. with an undergraduate degree (minimum 50% marks) from a recognised university
M.S.W.	Undergraduate degree with minimum 45% marks from a recognised university (40% for reserved category students) + minimum of 3 years work experience
L.L.M	L.L.B, B.A. L.L.B, B.A. L.L.B (Hons) degree with minimum 45% marks from a recognised university (40% for reserved category students)
P.G.D	Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognised university
P.G.D.C.A.	Undergraduate degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks from a recognised university (40% for reserved category students)

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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.

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)

Particulars	Statistics
Batch strength	1924
Number of students placed	248
Median salary offered	Rs. 3,55,000 per annum

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

Particulars	Statistics
Batch strength	41
Number of students placed	17
Median salary offered	Rs. 5,00,000 per annum

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Parameter	Parameter Description
Established	1949
Exam	KMAT, Karnataka PGCET
Courses	26 Degrees and 760 Courses
Accreditations	NAAC
Institute Type	State University
Approvals	UGC
Gender	Co-ed
Student count	3881
Faculty count	164
Campus size	888 acres

Accreditations
Accreditation is a process by which the quality of all the programmes is examined and certified normally by an external body of academics in a college. It validates and certifies the academic processes practiced within an institute are robust and relevant.

KUD Dharwad Placements

The students of Karnataka University Dharwad are placed in reputed public and private organisations every year. The university offers an ample number of placement opportunities to students. Furthermore, Karnataka University Dharwad students are offered internship opportunities. As per the KUD Dharwad placement report 2019-20 (NIRF report), a total of 285 students were offered jobs at numerous companies. In the year 2019-20, the median salary offered to PG 2 year courses students was Rs. 3,55,000 per annum. On the other hand, Rs. 5,00,000 median salary was offered to students of PG 3 year courses at Karnataka University Dharwad placements 2019-20.

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

Particulars	Statistics
Batch strength	1924
Number of students eligible for placements	1171
Number of students placed	248
Number of students opted for higher studies	82
Median salary offered	Rs. 3,55,000 per annum

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

Particulars	Statistics
Batch strength	41
Number of students eligible for placements	37
Number of students placed	17
Median salary offered	Rs. 5,00,000 per annum

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Student Diversification at KUD Dharwad

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Demographic Representation

Data Source: NIRF 2023

Courses offered by KUD Dharwad

The university gives admission to diploma, PG and P.G.D courses. Karnataka University Dharwad admission to all PG courses other than M.C.A. is done based on candidates' scores in an entrance examination conducted by the varsity. Candidates' marks in the last qualifying examination are also considered for admission to PG courses. The varsity also conducts an entrance exam for admission to P.G.D.C.A. courses. As per the KUD Dharwad admission process, candidates need to appear for PG-CET conducted by the CPAC, VTU Campus, Belgaum for admission to the Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.) course. In order to apply for Karnataka University Dharwad admission, candidates must fill the application form available on the official website of the university.

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Karnataka University Dharwad PG Admission

The university offers 48 courses at the postgraduate level. A few of the PG courses offered by Karnataka University Dharwad are M.Com, M.Sc., M.A., P.G.D., P.G.D.C.A. etc. In order to apply for admission to postgraduate courses, candidates must have passed a bachelor's degree from a recognised university.

KMU PG Courses, Seats and Eligibility Criteria

Degree Name	Total Seats	Eligibility Criteria
M.Com	80	Bachelor’s degree with at least 45% marks from a recognised university (40% for reserved category students)
M.A.	12 - 70
M.Sc.	10 - 30
M.Lib.I.Sc.	20
M.C.A.	60
M.P.Ed.	40	B.P.Ed./BPE degree with at least 50% marks from a recognised university (45% for reserved category students)
M.Ed.	25	B.Ed./B.A. B.Ed./B.Sc. B.Ed./B.El.Ed degree with an aggregate score of 50% marks from a recognised university (40% for reserved category students) Or D.El.Ed/D.Ed. with an undergraduate degree (minimum 50% marks) from a recognised university
M.S.W.	25	Undergraduate degree with minimum 45% marks from a recognised university (40% for reserved category students) + minimum of 3 years work experience
L.L.M	16	L.L.B, B.A. L.L.B, B.A. L.L.B (Hons) degree with minimum 45% marks from a recognised university (40% for reserved category students)
P.G.D	20 - 40	Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognised university
P.G.D.C.A.	NA	Undergraduate degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks from a recognised university (40% for reserved category students)

Karnataka University Dharwad Admission Process - M.C.A.

Meet the eligibility criteria and fill the application form of the varsity.
Appear for the entrance examination conducted by the CPAC, VTU Campus, Belgaum.
Candidates are selected for admission based on entrance scores.
The selected candidates need to visit the campus.
Final step is document submission and course fee payment.

KUD Dharwad Admission Procedure - P.G.D.C.A. and PG Courses other than M.C.A.

Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria must fill the Karnataka University Dharwad application form.
Appear for the entrance exam conducted by the university.
Based on the entrance score and marks obtained in the last qualifying examination, candidates are shortlisted for admission.
Candidates who are shortlisted need to visit KUD Dharwad campus.
Confirm admission by paying course fees and submitting required documents.

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(GMAT) - Graduate Management Admission Test

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KUD Dharwad Scholarship

The students of Karnataka University Dharwad are provided with a number of scholarships. The university is registered at the national scholarship portal. KUD Dharwad scholarship list includes various state and national level scholarships. Students can apply for state and national level scholarships by visiting the national scholarship portal. Some of the scholarships that can be availed by students are Postgraduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child, Postgraduate Scholarships for Professional Courses for SC/ST Candidates etc. It must be noted that Karnataka University Dharwad scholarships are provided to students belonging to weaker sections of the society and to students with excellent academic performance.

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Karnataka University Dharwad Scholarships and Eligibility Criteria

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Scholarship Amount
Postgraduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child	Single girl child enrolled in PG courses and aged 30 or less	Rs. 36,200 per annum (for 2 years)
Postgraduate Scholarships for Professional Courses for SC/ST Candidates	SC/ST category students who are enrolled in professional courses	Rs. 4,500 per month Rs. 7,800 per month (for M.E./M.Tech)
Ishan Uday for North Eastern Region	Students from the northeast region of India whose family income is Rs. 4,50,000 or less	Rs. 5,400 per month (general degree) Rs. 7,800 per month (technical/medical/professional/paramedical courses)

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Karnataka University Dharwad PG Admission

KMU PG Courses, Seats and Eligibility Criteria

Degree Name	Total Seats	Eligibility Criteria
M.Com	80	Bachelor’s degree with at least 45% marks from a recognised university (40% for reserved category students)
M.A.	12 - 70
M.Sc.	10 - 30
M.Lib.I.Sc.	20
M.C.A.	60
M.P.Ed.	40	B.P.Ed./BPE degree with at least 50% marks from a recognised university (45% for reserved category students)
M.Ed.	25	B.Ed./B.A. B.Ed./B.Sc. B.Ed./B.El.Ed degree with an aggregate score of 50% marks from a recognised university (40% for reserved category students) Or D.El.Ed/D.Ed. with an undergraduate degree (minimum 50% marks) from a recognised university
M.S.W.	25	Undergraduate degree with minimum 45% marks from a recognised university (40% for reserved category students) + minimum of 3 years work experience
L.L.M	16	L.L.B, B.A. L.L.B, B.A. L.L.B (Hons) degree with minimum 45% marks from a recognised university (40% for reserved category students)
P.G.D	20 - 40	Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognised university
P.G.D.C.A.	NA	Undergraduate degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks from a recognised university (40% for reserved category students)

Karnataka University Dharwad Admission Process - M.C.A.

Meet the eligibility criteria and fill the application form of the varsity.
Appear for the entrance examination conducted by the CPAC, VTU Campus, Belgaum.
Candidates are selected for admission based on entrance scores.
The selected candidates need to visit the campus.
Final step is document submission and course fee payment.

KUD Dharwad Admission Procedure - P.G.D.C.A. and PG Courses other than M.C.A.

Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria must fill the Karnataka University Dharwad application form.
Appear for the entrance exam conducted by the university.
Based on the entrance score and marks obtained in the last qualifying examination, candidates are shortlisted for admission.
Candidates who are shortlisted need to visit KUD Dharwad campus.
Confirm admission by paying course fees and submitting required documents.

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KUD Dharwad Facilities

The facilities and infrastructure of Karnataka University Dharwad are as per the requirements of students and offers a comfortable environment to students and faculty members. KUD Dharwad facilities are a library, boys hostels, girl hostels, modern gym, auditorium, IT infrastructure etc. The varsity has facilities for sports like cricket, badminton, football etc. at the campus. Karnataka University Dharwad also has modern classrooms for teaching. Department based laboratories of the university provide practical experience to students. Along with these facilities, Karnataka University Dharwad facilities list also includes a medical centre, swimming pool, parking space, two guest houses, banks and ATMs.

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Karnatak Science College, Dharwad, is an Institute in the North Karnataka region of India. The Karnatak Science College is the Constituent Science College of Karnatak University Dharwad and offers basic and applied courses in science, both at the undergraduate and the pre-university level.

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Karnataka University offers an online admission application process. All the eligible candidates who are willing to get admission in any courses of Karnataka University can apply online on or before the last date.

Candidates need to visit the official website of Karnataka University to apply online.

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The syllabus for first semester of Msc microbiology includes

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KUD Dharwad Contact Address

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Karnatak University, Pavate Nagar, Dharwad - 580003, Karnataka India

KUD Dharwad Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What are the different courses offered by the KUD?

Karnataka University Dharwad offers overall 51 courses leading to the diploma, postgraduate degree, and postgraduate diploma. In addition, courses in law, education, commerce, the sciences, and several other fields are available at KUD Dharwad.

2: Does Karnataka University, Dharwad offer a hostel facility to its students?

Karnatak University, Dharwad, in all, has 21 hostels. Around 2,600 students are accommodated in these hostels.

3: What is the total student intake of Karnataka University, Dharwad?

Around 4,000 students are admitted each year to Karnatak University in Dharwad. According to state policy, Dharwad seats at Karnatak University are reserved for SC/ST, CAT-1, OBC, and BC categories.

4: How many faculty members does Karnataka University, Dharwad have?

Karnatak University, Dharwad, has 51 PG Departments, 154 teachers, and 4500 students (PG, M.Phil., Ph.D.).

5: Is Karnataka University Dharwad, accredited?

Yes! Karnatak University, Dharwad, is accredited by NAAC with an ‘A+’ grade. The University Grants Commission and National Assessment and Accreditation Council recognise and accredit it (NAAC).

6: How many PG Centres does Karnataka University, Dharwad have?

Karnatak University, Dharwad, has three PG campuses located at Haveri (42 acres). District headquarters are Gadag (32 acres) and Karwar (6 acres). There are several stages of development on each campus, and they are all independent. In addition to promoting specialised studies, they respond to the demands of the local population.

7: What are the different departments of Karnataka University, Dharwad?

The different departments of Karnataka University, Dharwad, are Arts, Commerce, Science, Social Science, Management, Law, Education, and Diploma, which offer various courses.

8: What are the facilities provided by Karnataka University?

Karnataka University provides facilities that include a library, hostels for boys and girls, a modern gym, an auditorium, and other amenities. On campus, the university consists of facilities for sports like football, badminton, and cricket. Karnataka University Dharwad's amenities and infrastructure meet students' needs and provide a comfortable environment for students and instructors.

9: Is Karnatak University, Dharwad a private or a government university?

Karnatak University, Dharwad, is a government university founded by the Karnatak University Act 1949. The University has UGC approval, is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), and is placed 91–95 in India in the QS World University Rankings 2021.

10: What is the duration of KUD Dharwad entrance examination for PG courses?

The duration of the entrance exam conducted by the university for admission to PG courses is 75 minutes.