Karnatak University Dharwad sets its 2026 total course fees from INR 5,175 for B.Ed to INR 2.3 Lakhs for M.Sc. Major options include Ph.D, M.Sc and MA. The university also charges separate hostel fees for male and female students.

  • The university has 172 courses across Computer Applications, Management, Science and Arts.
  • As last verified on 31-Aug-2026, the total fees for the full course duration range from INR 5,175 to INR 2.3 Lakhs.
  • Ph.D, M.Sc, MA and MCA are prominent courses. Their leading options include Ph.D in Education, M.Sc in Forensic Science & Criminology, MA in History And Archaeology and MCA.
  • The complete fee for the 3-year Ph.D in Education is INR 26,415.
  • M.Sc in Forensic Science & Criminology has a total fee of INR 30,351.
  • The full fee for MA in History And Archaeology is INR 24,494.

Karnatak University Dharwad Course and Fees Quick Overview

The following table brings together the 2026 fees for the main courses. Ph.D costs INR 26,415 to INR 31,820, while the full M.Sc fee is INR 24,269 to INR 1.37 Lakhs.

Programme2026 total fee
Ph.DINR 26,415 to INR 31,820
M.ScINR 24,269 to INR 1.37 Lakhs
MAINR 20,444 to INR 56,217
MCAINR 1.27 Lakhs
MBAINR 17,180 to INR 1.25 Lakhs
M.ComINR 52,394
PG DiplomaINR 17,180
L.L.MINR 47,894
MSWINR 55,661
M.EdINR 47,894

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Karnatak University Dharwad Fees Comparison for 2026 and 2025

The university's average fee in 2026 rose by INR 10,728 over 2025. Ph.D fees stayed unchanged, while the other courses listed below recorded an increase.

Course2026 fee2025 feeChangeResult
Ph.DINR 26,415 to INR 31,820INR 26,415 to INR 31,820No changeRemained the same
M.ScINR 24,269 to INR 1.37 LakhsINR 15,415 to INR 1.19 LakhsINR 8,579Increased
MAINR 20,444 to INR 56,217INR 14,330 to INR 48,242INR 5,842Increased
MCAINR 1.27 LakhsINR 1.13 Lakhs to INR 1.17 LakhsINR 11,736Increased
MBAINR 17,180 to INR 1.25 LakhsINR 11,702 to INR 1.19 LakhsINR 11,507Increased
M.ComINR 52,394INR 36,730 to INR 44,640INR 11,709Increased
PG DiplomaINR 17,180INR 11,702 to INR 12,268INR 5,195Increased
L.L.MINR 47,894INR 33,530 to INR 41,112INR 10,573Increased

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Fee amounts can change under later university notices. Students should use the official university website to confirm current charges.

Karnatak University Dharwad Undergraduate Fees 2026

B.Ed is the undergraduate course for which a fee is listed. Its complete course fee begins at INR 5,175.

UG courseTotal fee
B.EdINR 5,175

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Karnatak University Dharwad Postgraduate Fees 2026

M.Sc fees and specializations

M.Sc is a 2-year postgraduate programme with 21 specializations and a combined intake of 323 seats. Applicants need graduation with 45%. Depending on the specialization, the complete fee is INR 24,269 to INR 1.37 Lakhs. For general candidates, the stated payable range is INR 24,269 to INR 1.16 Lakhs, including tuition of INR 8,325 to INR 84,375. Management candidates pay INR 74,256 to INR 2.3 Lakhs, with the same stated tuition range of INR 8,325 to INR 84,375.

The highlighted M.Sc choices are Forensic Science & Criminology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Mathematics and Computer Science.

M.Sc specializationTotal fee
Forensic Science & CriminologyINR 30,351
BiotechnologyINR 1.16 Lakhs
MicrobiologyINR 93,126
MathematicsINR 30,351
Computer ScienceINR 1.16 Lakhs
BiochemistryINR 34,176
PhysicsINR 34,176
GeographyINR 30,351
Marine BiologyINR 33,418
ZoologyINR 30,351
Applied GeologyINR 30,351
AnthropologyINR 24,269
Applied GeneticsINR 79,406
BotanyINR 30,351
ElectronicsINR 38,001
Inorganic ChemistryINR 30,351
Organic ChemistryINR 30,351
Physical ChemistryINR 30,351
PsychologyINR 31,701
StatisticsINR 30,351

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Tuition components for the highlighted options are:

  • Forensic Science & Criminology: INR 8,550, variable.
  • Biotechnology: INR 73,125, variable.
  • Microbiology: INR 73,125, variable.
  • Mathematics: INR 8,550, variable.
  • Computer Science: INR 84,375, variable.

MA fees and specializations

MA runs for 2 years and covers 23 specializations, with 466 seats in total. Admission requires graduation with 45%. The specialization-based total is INR 20,444 to INR 56,217. General-category students pay within this range, including tuition of INR 4,500 to INR 22,050. The management-category total is INR 65,706 to INR 1.17 Lakhs, while its stated tuition component is also INR 4,500 to INR 22,050.

History And Archaeology, Economics, German, Kannada and Political Science are the highlighted MA options.

MA specializationTotal fee
History And ArchaeologyINR 24,494
EconomicsINR 36,644
GermanINR 20,444
KannadaINR 20,444
Political ScienceINR 24,494
AnthropologyINR 24,269
UrduINR 20,444
Russian StudiesINR 20,444
SanskritINR 20,444
MarathiINR 20,444
Public AdministrationINR 24,494
Ancient HistoryINR 24,494
PersianINR 20,444
Folklore StudiesINR 20,444
FrenchINR 20,444
HindiINR 20,444
LinguisticsINR 20,444
Mass Communication & JournalismINR 56,217
PhilosophyINR 24,494
SociologyINR 24,494
Women StudiesINR 24,494
YogaINR 31,647

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Tuition amounts for the highlighted MA options are:

  • History And Archaeology: INR 8,550, variable.
  • Economics: INR 9,000, variable.
  • German: INR 4,500, variable.
  • Kannada: INR 4,500, variable.
  • Political Science: INR 8,550, variable.

Other postgraduate course fees

MCA, MBA, M.Com, L.L.M, MSW and M.Ed fees for 2026 and 2025 are compared below.

Course2026 fee2025 fee
MCAINR 1.27 LakhsINR 1.13 Lakhs to INR 1.17 Lakhs
MBAINR 17,180 to INR 1.25 LakhsINR 11,702 to INR 1.19 Lakhs
M.ComINR 52,394INR 36,730 to INR 44,640
L.L.MINR 47,894INR 33,530 to INR 41,112
MSWINR 55,661INR 39,434 to INR 47,544
M.EdINR 47,894INR 33,530 to INR 41,414

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Karnatak University Dharwad Ph.D Fees 2026

Ph.D is a 3-year doctorate offered in 45 specializations, with a stated combined intake of 12 seats. Applicants need a postgraduate degree with 55%. The published course range is INR 26,415 to INR 31,820, while the specialization entries below include totals of INR 26,415 and INR 34,900.

General candidates pay INR 26,415 to INR 34,900, all of which is listed as tuition. For NRI candidates, both the total and tuition range are INR 56,375 to INR 73,345. Education, Library & Information Science, Psychology, Commerce and Computer Science are the highlighted specializations.

Total feePh.D specialization
INR 26,415Education
INR 26,415Library & Information Science
INR 26,415Psychology
INR 26,415Commerce
INR 34,900Computer Science
INR 26,415English
INR 26,415Forensic Science
INR 26,415Kannada
INR 26,415Economics
INR 26,415Physical Education
INR 26,415Sanskrit
INR 26,415History And Archaeology
INR 26,415Folklore Research
INR 26,415Anthropology
INR 26,415Marathi
INR 26,415Philosophy
INR 26,415Fine Arts
INR 26,415Ancient History
INR 34,900Applied Genetics
INR 34,900Biochemistry
INR 34,900Biotechnology
INR 34,900Botany
INR 34,900Chemistry
INR 26,415Criminology
INR 26,415Epigraphy and Numismatics
INR 26,415Foreign Language
INR 34,900Geography
INR 34,900Geology
INR 26,415Journalism And Mass Communication
INR 26,415Law
INR 26,415Linguistics
INR 26,415Management
INR 34,900Marine Biology
INR 34,900Mathematics
INR 34,900Microbiology
INR 26,415Music
INR 26,415Persian
INR 34,900Physics
INR 26,415Political Science
INR 26,415Social Work
INR 26,415Sociology
INR 34,900Statistics
INR 26,415Urdu
INR 34,900Zoology

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Karnatak University Dharwad Certificate and Diploma Fees 2026

The PG Diploma fee is listed for both 2026 and the previous year.

Programme2026 fee2025 fee
PG DiplomaINR 17,180INR 11,702 to INR 12,268

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Karnatak University Dharwad Hostel & Mess Fees

Hostel accommodation is available to students. The annual hostel charge is INR 1.8 Lakhs for male students and INR 1.3 Lakhs for female students.

Karnatak University Dharwad Scholarship & Financial Aid

Meritorious students can use university and government financial-aid options to reduce their education costs. The listed government scholarships are:

  • NSP (PM-USP) Yojana
  • National Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies (UGC)

Karnatak University Dharwad Refund Policy

The university applies the refund guidelines of the University Grants Commission (UGC). The amount returned depends on the withdrawal date and the university's official admission schedule. Students who cancel earlier may qualify for a larger refund, although processing or administrative charges can be deducted.

Important refund conditions include:

  • Eligibility is decided by the withdrawal date and university rules.
  • A processing or administrative charge may be subtracted.
  • After approval, payment is usually returned within a few weeks.
  • Students must consult the official Karnatak University Dharwad refund policy for exact conditions.

Karnatak University Dharwad Courses and Fees FAQs

Ques. How much does the complete Ph.D programme cost?

The full Ph.D fee is INR 26,415 to INR 31,820. Education costs INR 26,415. Library & Information Science, Psychology and Commerce are also associated with listed figures of INR 26,415, INR 26,415, INR 26,415 and INR 26,415, respectively.

Ques. What are the M.Sc specialization fees at the university?

The complete M.Sc range is INR 24,269 to INR 1.37 Lakhs. Forensic Science & Criminology costs INR 30,351. For Biotechnology, Microbiology and Mathematics, the stated fee figures are INR 30,351, INR 1.16 Lakhs, INR 93,126 and INR 30,351, respectively.

Ques. How do MA fees differ across specializations?

The MA total ranges from INR 20,444 to INR 56,217. History And Archaeology has a fee of INR 24,494. The stated figures for Economics, German and Kannada are INR 24,494, INR 36,644, INR 20,444 and INR 20,444, respectively.

Ques. What is the total charge for MCA?

The complete MCA course fee is INR 1.27 Lakhs.

Ques. What fee range applies to the MBA programme?

MBA costs INR 17,180 to INR 1.25 Lakhs for the full programme. For MBA in Logistics Management, the listed fee figures are INR 1.11 Lakhs and INR 1.25 Lakhs.

Ques. Which rules govern fee refunds?

Karnatak University Dharwad follows UGC refund guidelines. Students should check the official university policy for the exact conditions.

Ques. What are the annual hostel charges for male and female students?

The annual hostel fees are:

  • Male students: INR 1.8 Lakhs
  • Female students: INR 1.3 Lakhs