Karnatak Science College, Dharwad (Constituent college, Karnatak University)
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Karnatak Science College, Dharwad campusReviewed 6 Sept 2026Karnatak Science College, Dharwad (Constituent college, Karnatak University) · Dharwad
DharwadEst. 1917

Karnatak Science College, Dharwad Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission

Karnatak Science College, Dharwad is an arts, science and commerce college in Dharwad, Karnataka, established in 1917. Karnatak Science College, Dharwad is government-run. It is affiliated to…

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Total intake
Overview

About Karnatak Science College, Dharwad (Constituent college, Karnatak University)

Karnatak Science College, Dharwad is an arts, science and commerce college in Dharwad, Karnataka, established in 1917. Karnatak Science College, Dharwad is government-run. It is affiliated to Karnatak University, Dharwad. Its programmes are approved by the UGC. Karnatak Science College, Dharwad offers 6 programmes, 2 at undergraduate level and 4 at postgraduate level. These include B.Sc, BCA, M.Sc. (General Chemistry), M.Sc. (Botany) and M.Sc. (Mathematics), among others. The stated sanctioned intake across these programmes totals 185 seats. The official website presents current 2026-27 notices and timetables, while the latest comprehensive NAAC SSR data are primarily for 2022-23 and were submitted in 2024. The current administration page lists the department heads above. The SSR reports 102 full-time teachers and 67 Ph.D. holders in its institutional summary. No separately labeled 2026-27 academic-calendar URL was published on the reviewed official pages. The current official website identifies the institution as Karnatak University's Karnatak Science College, Dharwad and carries 2026-27 notices. It also says the college is popularly known as KCD, now KSCD. The campus extends over about 55 acres.

Courses & costs

Karnatak Science College, Dharwad (Constituent college, Karnatak University) fees

Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.

Fees
ProgrammeYearAmount
B.ScOther charges · Published as the College Fee under the normal-fee structure for GM/Others; the notice states that the admission fee is per annum. Source2026-27₹14,787per year
B.ScTotal annual · Enhanced-fee total for GM/Others: College Fee Rs. 14,787 + Enhanced Fee Rs. 15,000 + Special Laboratory Fee Rs. 16,500. Source2026-27₹46,287per year
B.ScTotal annual · sc/st Source2026-27₹30,537per year
BCAOther charges · Published as the College Fee under the enhanced-fee structure for GM/Others; the notice states that the admission fee is per annum. Source2026-27₹37,297per year
BCATotal annual · Enhanced-fee total for GM/Others: College Fee Rs. 37,297 + Enhanced Fee Rs. 14,315. Source2026-27₹51,612per year
BCATotal annual · sc/st · Enhanced-fee total for SC/ST/C-1 candidates below Rs. 2.5 lakh: College Fee Rs. 37,297 + Enhanced Fee Rs. 7,160. Source2026-27₹44,457per year
General category
ProgrammeYearAmount
B.Sc IOther charges · Published as the College Fee under the normal-fee structure for GM/Others; the notice states that the admission fee is per annum. Source2026-27₹14,787per year
B.Sc IOther charges · Enhanced-fee total for GM/Others: College Fee Rs. 14,787 + Enhanced Fee Rs. 15,000 + Special Laboratory Fee Rs. 16,500. Source2026-27₹46,287per year
BCA IOther charges · Published as the College Fee under the enhanced-fee structure for GM/Others; the notice states that the admission fee is per annum. Source2026-27₹37,297per year
BCA IOther charges · Enhanced-fee total for GM/Others: College Fee Rs. 37,297 + Enhanced Fee Rs. 14,315. Source2026-27₹51,612per year
Sc/st
ProgrammeYearAmount
B.Sc IOther charges · per year Source2026-27₹14,787per year
B.Sc IOther charges · per year Source2026-27₹30,537per year
BCA IOther charges Source2026-27₹37,297per year
BCA IOther charges · Enhanced-fee total for SC/ST/C-1 candidates below Rs. 2.5 lakh: College Fee Rs. 37,297 + Enhanced Fee Rs. 7,160. Source2026-27₹44,457per year
Placements

Karnatak Science College, Dharwad (Constituent college, Karnatak University) placements

Karnatak Science College, Dharwad (Constituent college, Karnatak University) placements: 50 placed.Source: placement source

50Students placed

Department of Computer Science; Relationship Manager role placements: 50 students placed.

Branch-wise outcomes
Department of Computer Science; Biocon Production and Engineering roles · 2022-23 · Department of Computer Science; BIOCON Production and Engineering roles70 placed placement source
Department of Computer Science; Relationship Manager role · 2022-23 · Department of Computer Science; Relationship Manager role50 placed placement source
Programmes · intake

Programmes & intake

B.Sc · B SC physics chemistry mathematics

B.Sc3 yr
₹14,787Annual · /yr

BCA · Science, Commerce

BCA Science4 yr
₹37,297Annual · /yr

M.Sc. (General Chemistry)

General Chemistry2 yr
45intake

M.Sc. (Botany)

Botany2 yr
30intake

M.Sc. (Mathematics)

Mathematics2 yr
70intake

M.Sc. (Physics)

Physics2 yr
40intake

B.Sc · B Sc

B Sc
₹14,787Annual · /yr

BCA · Bca i

BCA
₹37,297Annual · /yr

Recognition & affiliations

Authority
UGC 2(f)/12(B)
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Faculty & teaching

Faculty

Student faculty ratio
1:19.36 (latest completed academic year reported in the SSR; the executive summary rounds this to 1:19)
123
Total
101
123
PHD count
67
123
NameHeadFaculty count
Dr. Kiran P. Kolkar
123
Computer Science
123
Dr. Smt. Kalpana Dalawai
123
Forensic Science and Criminology
123
Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) M. S. Salunke
123
Chemistry
123
Dr. Rajesh Kalkambkar
123
Geography
123
Prof. Dr. L. T. Nayak
123
Professor Dr. R. Y. Budihal
123
NameHead
Professor Dr. Blaise Lobo
123
Dr. (Smt.) R. D. Sanakal
123
Statistics
123
Dr. (Smt.) K. M. Astagimath
123
NameHeadFaculty count
Mathematics
123
Professor Dr. J. R. Toranagatti
123
Biotechnology
123
Professor Dr. (Smt.) Saraswati Masti
123
Electronics
123
Dr. (Smt.) Jyothi S. Doddamani
123
NameHead
Genetics
123
Professor Dr. (Smt.) Doris M. Singh
123
Industrial Fish and Fisheries
123
Dr. S. S. Mangalwede
123
Microbiology
123
Dr. Harsha D. Neelgund
123
Admissions · collected information

Karnatak Science College, Dharwad (Constituent college, Karnatak University) admissions

Admission route · Merit seats

Admission route · Merit seats

merit

admission source

UG applicants submit the separate B.Sc. or BCA Google Form. The 2026-27 process uses merit lists, provisional selection, acceptance and institutional confirmation, with remaining seats handled through counselling; the 7 June notice requires UUCMS/document verification and online UUCMS fee payment. For PG, applicants download the KU form, submit it with enclosures and fee challans, and are selected through a KU entrance test using 50% qualifying-degree marks and 50% entrance-test marks. Admission source

From the sources

Hostel — sourced details

TransportWell connected by roads to major parts of Dharwad City; college-bus service is not stated. Source
Hostel girlsYes Source
Hostel boysYes Source
Campus area (acres)55 Source
From the sources

Scholarships — sourced details

ProgrammeB.Sc I Source
Amount (INR)14787 Source
Periodper year Source
ComponentOther Source
CategoryGeneral Source
Cycle2026-27 Source
NotesPublished as the College Fee under the normal-fee structure for GM/Others; the notice states that the admission fee is per annum. Source
Categorysc/st Source
Amount (INR)46287 Source
ComponentTotal annual Source
NotesEnhanced-fee total for GM/Others: College Fee Rs. 14,787 + Enhanced Fee Rs. 15,000 + Special Laboratory Fee Rs. 16,500. Source
Amount (INR)30537 Source

Infrastructure & facilities

Labs, library, sports, hostels & campus facilities
55 ac
Campus area
From the sources

Research — sourced details

Notable academic featuresThe college reports 24 add-on/certificate/value-added courses over five years, with 852 student enrolments. Source
Notable academic featuresStudents are encouraged to earn additional credits through SWAYAM, NPTEL and other university-recognized platforms. Source
Notable academic featuresMoUs support industry-oriented training, interview preparation, campus recruitment and online learning. Source
Attendance minimum percent75 Source
Medium of instructionKannada or English; examinations may be written in either language. Source
Honours or research pathwaysExit after two, four or six semesters with a Certificate, Diploma or three-year General Degree, respectively, with provision to re-enter. Source
Honours or research pathwaysCompletion of eight semesters leads to a Bachelor’s degree with Honours. Source
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Reach the college

Karnatak Science College, Dharwad (Constituent college, Karnatak University) contact details

AddressKarnatak Science College, Dharwad - 580001
Phone0836-2215410
Emailprincipal.kscd@kscd.ac.in
Websitehttps://kscd.ac.in
From the sources

More details

AutonomousNo Source
Established1917 Source
CityDharwad Source
Official nameKarnatak Science College, Dharwad Source
StateKarnataka Source
Institution typeGovernment Source
Also known asKCD Source
Also known asKSCD Source
Affiliating universityKarnatak University, Dharwad Source
Catalogue completeYes Source
QualificationBSc Source
NameB.Sc. Source
SpecialisationsPhysics-Chemistry-Mathematics Source
SpecialisationsChemistry-Botany-Zoology Source
SpecialisationsComputer Science-Mathematics-Forensic Science and Criminology Source
SpecialisationsChemistry-Zoology-Forensic Science and Criminology Source
SpecialisationsPhysics-Mathematics-Forensic Science and Criminology Source
SpecialisationsChemistry-Anthropology-Forensic Science and Criminology Source
SpecialisationsGeography-Anthropology-Forensic Science and Criminology Source
SpecialisationsZoology-Anthropology-Forensic Science and Criminology Source
SpecialisationsChemistry-Botany-Biotechnology Source
SpecialisationsChemistry-Zoology-Biotechnology Source
SpecialisationsChemistry-Botany-Micro-Biology Source
SpecialisationsChemistry-Zoology-Micro-Biology Source
FAQ

Karnatak Science College, Dharwad (Constituent college, Karnatak University) FAQs

What are the fees at Karnatak Science College, Dharwad (Constituent college, Karnatak University)?
Published annual fees at Karnatak Science College, Dharwad (Constituent college, Karnatak University) range from ₹30,537 for B.Sc under the published quota for 2026-27 to ₹51,612 for BCA under the published quota for 2026-27. Amounts are taken from the official fee sources listed on this page.
What are the placements like at Karnatak Science College, Dharwad (Constituent college, Karnatak University)?
Karnatak Science College, Dharwad (Constituent college, Karnatak University) reports 50 students placed.
What courses does Karnatak Science College, Dharwad (Constituent college, Karnatak University) offer?
Karnatak Science College, Dharwad (Constituent college, Karnatak University) offers 6 programmes, including B.Sc, BCA, M.Sc. (General Chemistry), M.Sc. (Botany), M.Sc. (Mathematics), M.Sc. (Physics).
Where is Karnatak Science College, Dharwad (Constituent college, Karnatak University) located?
Karnatak Science College, Dharwad is located at Karnatak Science College, Dharwad - 580001, Karnataka, India.
Is Karnatak Science College, Dharwad (Constituent college, Karnatak University) recognised and accredited?
Karnatak Science College, Dharwad (Constituent college, Karnatak University) is affiliated to Karnatak University, Dharwad.
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Last reviewed: 6 Sept 2026.

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Amrit Ashu

Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.

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