Karnatak University, Dharwad (KUD), established in 1949 under the Karnatak University Act and recognised as a statutory university in 1950, is the second-oldest university in Karnataka after the University of Mysore. Located on an 888-acre campus in Pavate Nagar, Dharwad, KUD is UGC-recognised, NAAC-accredited with an 'A' grade, and ranked 92 overall by QS India 2020, 222 in Southern Asia, and 701–750 in Asia by QS 2023. It oversees 249 affiliated colleges and has PG campuses in Haveri (42 acres), Gadag (32 acres), and Karwar (6 acres). KUD offers Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma, PG Diploma, Certificate, and Ph.D. programs across Arts, Commerce, Education, Law, Management, Science, Technology, and Social Sciences through 47 PG departments and 5 constituent colleges. Admissions for 2025-26 are merit-based for UG courses (e.g., BA, B.Sc, B.Com) and entrance-based for PG and Ph.D. programs, with Karnataka PGCET for MBA, MCA, and MTech, and university-conducted exams (KUCET) for other PG courses like MA, M.Sc, and M.Com. The application process is online via https://www.kud.ac.in/, with fees ranging from INR 150–1,000. The university’s emblem, featuring a peepal tree, open book, bull, rising sun, and the motto “Arive Guru” (Wisdom is Guru), reflects its mission to spread knowledge. Below are the details for KUD admission 2025, including courses, eligibility, selection criteria, application process, and tentative dates.
Particulars | KUD Admission Highlights 2025 |
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Courses Offered | UG, PG, Diploma, PG Diploma, Certificate, Ph.D. |
Popular Courses | BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MBA, MCA, Ph.D. |
Admission Criteria | Merit-based (UG); Entrance-based (PG, Ph.D.) |
Entrance Exams Accepted | Karnataka PGCET (MBA, MCA, MTech), KUCET (other PG), UGC NET/CSIR NET/GATE (Ph.D.) |
Application Mode | Fee |
Official Website | https://www.kud.ac.in/ |
Event | Date |
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UG Application Start Date | April 1, 2025 (Tentative) |
UG Application Last Date | May 15, 2025 (Tentative) |
PG Application Start Date | May 1, 2025 (Tentative) |
PG Application Last Date | May 10, 2025 (Tentative) |
Karnataka PGCET 2025 (MTech) | May 31, 2025 |
Karnataka PGCET 2025 (MBA, MCA) | June 22, 2025 |
KUCET 2025 (Other PG) | June 1–15, 2025 (Tentative) |
Ph.D. Application Last Date | June 30, 2025 (Tentative) |
Ph.D. Entrance Exam Date | July 2025 (Tentative) |
Merit List Release (UG) | June 2025 (Tentative) |
Counseling/Seat Allotment (PG, Ph.D.) | July–August 2025 (Tentative) |
Note: Karnataka PGCET dates are confirmed; others are tentative based on previous trends and search results.
BA is a full-time 3-year program offered in specialisations like History, Sociology, and Kannada. Admission is merit-based.
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | BA |
Duration | 3 Years |
Specializations | History, Sociology, Kannada, English, etc. |
Eligibility | 10+2 with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) from a recognized board |
Selection Criteria | Merit in 10+2 |
Total Fees | INR 5,000–7,000 per year (Approximate) |
Seats | Varies by specialization |
Application Fees | INR 150 (General), INR 70 (SC/ST) |
How to apply | Apply online at https://www.kud.ac.in/ |
B.Sc is a full-time 3-year program offered in specialisations like Physics, Chemistry, and Hotel Management. Admission is merit-based.
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | B.Sc |
Duration | 3 Years |
Specializations | Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Hotel Management, etc. |
Eligibility | 10+2 with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in PCM/PCB |
Selection Criteria | Merit in 10+2 |
Total Fees | INR 5,000–10,000 per year (Approximate) |
Seats | Varies by specialization |
Application Fees | INR 150 (General), INR 70 (SC/ST) |
How to apply | Apply online at https://www.kud.ac.in/ |
B.Com is a full-time 3-year program. Admission is merit-based.
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | B.Com |
Duration | 3 Years |
Specializations | Accounting, Economics, Business Law, etc. |
Eligibility | 10+2 with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | Merit in 10+2 |
Total Fees | INR 6,000–8,000 per year (Approximate) |
Seats | Varies |
Application Fees | INR 150 (General), INR 70 (SC/ST) |
How to apply | Apply online at https://www.kud.ac.in/ |
BCA is a full-time 3-year program. Admission is merit-based.
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | BCA |
Duration | 3 Years |
Specializations | None |
Eligibility | 10+2 with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) with Mathematics |
Selection Criteria | Merit in 10+2 |
Total Fees | INR 10,000–15,000 per year (Approximate) |
Seats | Varies |
Application Fees | INR 150 (General), INR 70 (SC/ST) |
How to apply | Apply online at https://www.kud.ac.in/ |
MA is a full-time 2-year program offered in specialisations like Kannada, English, and Anthropology. Admission is entrance-based via KUCET.
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | MA |
Duration | 2 Years |
Specializations | Kannada, English, Anthropology, Sociology, etc. |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in relevant discipline |
Selection Criteria | KUCET score + Counseling |
Total Fees | INR 6,050–10,000 per year (Approximate) |
Seats | Varies by specialization |
Application Fees | INR 500–1,000 |
How to apply | Apply online at https://www.kud.ac.in/ |
M.Sc is a full-time 2-year program offered in specialisations like Physics, Chemistry, and Criminology. Admission is entrance-based via KUCET or Karnataka PGCET.
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | M.Sc |
Duration | 2 Years |
Specializations | Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Criminology, etc. |
Eligibility | B.Sc with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in relevant discipline |
Selection Criteria | KUCET or Karnataka PGCET score + Counseling |
Total Fees | INR 5,900–82,800 (Total, varies by specialization) |
Seats | 2,600 (including affiliated colleges, 723 on-campus) |
Application Fees | INR 500–1,000 |
How to apply | Apply online at https://www.kud.ac.in/ |
M.Com is a full-time 2-year program. Admission is entrance-based via KUCET.
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | M.Com |
Duration | 2 Years |
Specializations | Advanced Accounting, Financial Management, etc. |
Eligibility | B.Com with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | KUCET score + Counseling |
Total Fees | INR 9,000–12,000 per year (Approximate) |
Seats | 80 |
Application Fees | INR 500–1,000 |
How to apply | Apply online at https://www.kud.ac.in/ |
MBA is a full-time 2-year program. Admission is based on Karnataka PGCET or national-level exams like CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/ATMA.
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | MBA |
Duration | 2 Years |
Specializations | General, Finance, Marketing, etc. |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | Karnataka PGCET/CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/ATMA score + Counseling |
Total Fees | INR 20,000–40,000 per year (Approximate) |
Seats | 1,020 (120 per college, 60 for PG Centre) |
Application Fees | INR 500–1,000 |
How to apply | Apply online at https://www.kud.ac.in/ |
MCA is a full-time 2-year program. Admission is based on Karnataka PGCET.
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | MCA |
Duration | 2 Years |
Specializations | None |
Eligibility | BCA/B.Sc (Computer Science) with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | Karnataka PGCET score + Counseling |
Total Fees | INR 30,000–50,000 per year (Approximate) |
Seats | Varies |
Application Fees | INR 500–1,000 |
How to apply | Apply online at https://www.kud.ac.in/ |
M.Ed is a full-time 2-year program. Admission is based on a university-level entrance exam.
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | M.Ed |
Duration | 2 Years |
Specializations | None |
Eligibility | B.Ed with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | University entrance exam + Counseling |
Total Fees | INR 20,000–30,000 per year (Approximate) |
Seats | Varies |
Application Fees | INR 500–1,000 |
How to apply | Apply online at https://www.kud.ac.in/ |
LLM is a full-time 2-year program. Admission is based on a university-level entrance exam.
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | LLM |
Duration | 2 Years |
Specializations | None |
Eligibility | LLB with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | University entrance exam + Counseling |
Total Fees | INR 20,000–30,000 per year (Approximate) |
Seats | 16 |
Application Fees | INR 500–1,000 |
How to apply | Apply online at https://www.kud.ac.in/ |
Diploma and PG Diploma programs are 1-year courses in specializations like French, Linguistics, and Computer Applications. Admission is entrance-based.
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | Diploma/PG Diploma |
Duration | 1 Year |
Specializations | French, Linguistics, PGDCA, etc. |
Eligibility | 10+2 (Diploma) or Bachelor’s degree (PG Diploma) with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | University entrance exam |
Total Fees | INR 5,000–15,000 (Approximate) |
Seats | Varies |
Application Fees | INR 500–1,000 |
How to apply | Apply online at https://www.kud.ac.in/ |
Ph.D. is a full-time 3–5-year program offered in various disciplines. Admission is based on a university entrance test or UGC NET/CSIR NET/GATE, followed by an interview.
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | Ph.D. |
Duration | 3–5 Years |
Specializations | Arts, Science, Commerce, Computer Science, etc. |
Eligibility | Master’s degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | University test or UGC NET/CSIR NET/GATE + Interview |
Total Fees | INR 15,000–25,000 per year (Approximate) |
Seats | Varies |
Application Fees | INR 500–1,000 |
How to apply | Apply online at https://www.kud.ac.in/ |