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Karnataka University Dharwad MBA Eligibility & Highlights 2024

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Total Tuition Fees 56.9K - 5L
Median Package 3.6L - 4.8L
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Graduation score50%
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Q:   Which entrance exams are accepted by KUD?
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Karnataka University Dharwad course admissions include qualification of merit and entrance exam. The University offers courses in UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate levels for the durations varying from 1 year to 4 years.

Furthermore, KUD accepts various entrance examination scores for the admission to several UG/ PG courses such as Karnataka 2nd PUC, KMAT, KCET, XAT, MAT, CAT, CMAT and many more. 

Q:   Is Karnataka University good in terms of placements?
A: 

Karnataka University provides good placements to its graduating students. The students are given excellent placement support every year placing them in top companies. Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the Karnataka University placements 2024:

Course 

Total Students (2024)

Students Placed (2024)

Median Salary (2024)

PG 2-year

1,815

28

INR 4.80 LPA

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

Q:   Are admissions open in Karnataka University?
A: 

Deadline of admissions 2033-24 in Karnataka University was at July 15th 2023, so you are late for this year 

But, You can apply in University around this period next year 

So admissions open around june-july every year.

You can apply from their website or from university directly.

Q:   What is the reality of Karnataka University Placement?
A: 

Karnataka University provides impressive placements to its graduating students. Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the Karnataka University Placement 2024:

Course 

Total Students (2024)

Students Placed (2024)

Median Salary (2024)

PG 2-year

1,815

28

INR 4.80 LPA

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

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Q:   What is the fee for various courses at KUD?
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KUD offers courses in UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate levels across various streams through 8 departments. Karnatak University Dharwad offers courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, BCA, BCom, MCom, MBA and many more on the basis of merit and entrance. KUD fee structure includes a tuition fee ranging from INR 4.6K to INR 5 Lakh. The fee structure varies from course to courses, depending on the duration and level of the course.

Q:   What the different courses offered by the KUD?
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The university offers 50 PG programmes, 42 PhD, four advanced diploma, 11 certificates, and 26 MPhil courses in various specialisations. However, this data has been fetched from unofficial sources and might vary. Karnataka University also offer UG-level programmes through its affiliated colleges. The courses are offered in full-time and part-time modes. Karnatak University courses are offered in the streams of IT and Software, Law, Nursing, Science, Hospitality and Travel, etc. 

Q:   Why choose Karnatak University Dharwad?
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Karnatak University Dharwad is worth choosing, considering the facilities provided. The University offers courses in UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate levels across several streams . Divided in 3 campuses, Dharwad University offers placement opportunities and scholarship opportunities for students along with various facilities through collaborations and partnerships. KU Dharwad is recognised by UGC, accredited by NAAC with grade A and member of AIU. Furthermore, KUD offers MBA in affiliation with Kousali Institute of Management Studies. 

Q:   What is the hostel fees at Karnataka University?
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There Are Various Options Available For Hostels.

Average Hostel Fees Are Around 50K-75K INR Per Year

And PGs Fees Are Around 20K INR Per Sem

 

 

 

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Q:   What is the fee for MBA at KUD?
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Karnatak University Dharwad offers MBA for the duration of 2 years. Whereas, for 3 years, KUD offers MBA (evening) by various affiliated colleges. Admission to the respective course is based on valid scores of accepted entrance exams such as CAT/ CMAT/ XAT/ MAT/ ATMA/ GMAT/ Karnataka PGCET or other equivalent examination. Karnatak University Dharwad course admissions include a tuition fee ranging from INR 56.94K to INR 5 Lakh. 

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Admission dates 2026

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8 Mar '26
MAT Feb 2026 CBT
24 Feb '26 - 21 Apr '26
ATMA registration 2026 (May)Ongoing
22 Apr '26
ATMA 2026 Last date of application (May)
29 Apr '26
ATMA 2026 admit card release (May)
Apr '26
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5 Mar '26
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Karnataka University Dharwad MBA Admission Process 2024: How to Apply?

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Q:   What entrance exam scores does Karnataka University accept for admission to MBA?
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The MBA programme at Karnataka University accepts scores from a variety of entrance exams. A bachelor's degree that is at least three years old and has 50% of its total points from all subjects—including language courses—is required to be eligible. The following entrance exams are part of the Karnataka University MBA programme selection process: KMAT, CAT, CMAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT, and PGCET. Any of these tests can be taken by students in order to be considered for admission to Karnataka University's MBA program.

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Q:   How can I get seat in MBA at Karnataka University?
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Admission to MBA at Karnataka University is done through the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). Candidates are shortlitsed based on Karnataka PGCET score and admitted through counselling process. As per the university official website, the seats for the MBA programme are reserved under the government quota. The seat intake is 60 for MBA (regular) and 40 for MBA (evening) course.

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Q:   Can I fill the KUD admission form in offline mode?
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Yes, the form can be collected from the campus. Candidates can fill out the form there and submit it.

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Q:   Are admissions to various courses open in Karnataka University?
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Yes, Karnataka University admissions are currently open. Interested students can visit the official website of the university to apply for the desired course by filling out the application form. The university provides various programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma levels. Admission to most of the courses is through entrance exams. KUD accepts a valid score in exams, such as Karnataka PGCET, KCET, etc. Students fulfilng the eligibility can get into the course by going participating in the counselling. 

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Global Business School : Karnataka PGCET Closing Rank Cutoff (General-All India)
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Offered by IBMR Business School, Hubli
3.2
4Placements2Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
I am not satisfied with this college.
Placements: Almost 80% of students got placed in the marketing field. The highest salary package offered is 9.7 LPA. The lowest salary package offered is 2.7 LPA. Top recruiting companies are Infosys, Wipro, etc. Top roles are not offered in our college. It is only for getting your certification and searching for jobs on your own with your effort.
Infrastructure: The hostel is not available in our college. The infrastructure of our college is not good. Wi-Fi is not available in our college. There is one computer lab, but no it is of no use. Our college does not let you in. All classrooms are small. The library is not good. It is small. The quality of the food is not good. There is no campus in our college. Our college has one building only.
Faculty: Teachers have qualified in their education. Their teaching quality is not good. This course curriculum is relevant. Semester exams are quite difficult. The pass percentage is 98%.
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3.8
3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
I am satisfied with this college.
Placements: Excellent placements and placement assistance are provided. Training is provided for aptitude and reasoning skills to crack the interviews. Several workshops are conducted to increase the employability of students. Many top companies come here for recruitment.
Infrastructure: Our college has state-of-the-art infrastructure with Wi-Fi, upgraded laboratories, digital classrooms, and deluxe hostels. The college is located in a serene environment with wonderful scenery. It also has excellent sports facilities. There are no hostel facilities. There are good medical facilities nearby in case of any emergency.
Faculty: Faculty members are good, well-qualified, and knowledgeable. They are very supportive. Their teaching quality is up to the mark. The course structure is very relevant, and it makes students industry-ready. It is not that difficult to pass semester exams because of the availability of the previous 10 years' question papers.
Other: Campus life is good. I have engaged in all the extracurricular activities and games. Our campus is located in a pleasant area with no disturbances and it is very safe.
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2021
Offered by Institute of Business Management and Research,Hubli
3.8
3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
I am satisfied because of the faculty members.
Placements: Because of covid 19, none of the companies came to college. Students did not get placements, but before covid, almost all our seniors got selected for placements. Now they are ready to bring companies for students who are not selected for placements. The highest salary package offered is 12.36 LPA.
Infrastructure: Classrooms are separate for the first year and second-year students. Library and labs are available here. In the hostel, food is hygienic, and they clean rooms daily. The hostel provides Wi-Fi to make good use of it, and they provide laptops for all students.
Faculty: All the lecturers are very helpful, qualified and knowledgeable. Whenever we want, they are ready to help us. If you have any personal problems, they are ready to help you. They are always available for students, and they behave friendly with students.
Other: Our batchmates are good, and now they all are working. Some of them have their own business. Our college organises events, and students here are benefited from Wi-Fi.
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It is the best ranked B-school because of its placements.
Placements: Almost 100% of the students got placed. The salary package offered is range from 3.5 LPA-10 LPA. The recruiting companies of our course are JP Morgan, Citi Bank, HDFC Bank, Google, Facebook, etc. The top roles offered are management trainee, community management, business analyst, data analyst, financial trainee, marketing executive, etc.
Infrastructure: The college infrastructure is good, but there are no hostel facilities, and students have to stay in PGs or other hostels for their education. Classrooms have a Wi-Fi facility. There is a library, and students can access the library and Wi-Fi at any time.
Faculty: Faculty members are highly qualified, well experienced and friendly. They are highly experienced as they have experience of more than 15 years. They always help the students through mentoring, motivating, coaching and quality of their teaching. The college will provide additional certification courses to students.
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Placements and faculty are excellent.
Placements: A good number of companies visit the college to hire the hard-working students. Many companies which offer good salary packages visit the college to hire students. As this is one of the oldest colleges, even the alumni of the college offer the placement opportunities.
Infrastructure: Though the infrastructure of the college is not much good, the facilities provided to the students are excellent. There is a huge library which consists of old books and thesis. There are huge classrooms, but the seats are limited to 60. The seating facilities are old. The college needs a proper canteen and auditorium.
Faculty: Faculty members are excellent, and they encourage extracurricular activities. They focus more on providing practical knowledge. Activities like indoor fests, events, classroom debates, pick and speak, ice breaking, best managers, etc., are organised on the campus. The college offers full-time and part-time MBA courses. There are many PhD scholars to provide good information.
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4.4
5Placements3Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
One of best old (41 year) management college in North part of Karnataka.
Placements: Asain paints, ITC, samasta micro finance, Anzy careers, jaro education, the highest package is 6.4 lac pa and most of the alumni students are helping students to get placed in good and reputed companies and also for there internship purpose. Our college has it's own reputation amongst other colleges in North Karnataka.
Infrastructure: Good. Own library and Wi-Fi facility (free) Every year sports meets conducted facilities also play the games and for hostels (boys and girls) separate maintained with minimum fees and food is provided in the campus it self. Many of the events and function LL be conducted by students it self, just encourage there skills and motivate them to work.
Faculty: Well qualified with experience teaching facalties around, even the Ph.D. Students will take part in helping the students and leaning and making them to understand stand practice situations through case studies and some live activities conducted by teaching facalties.
Other: Every year institute organises the event called DARPAN, so that it helps students get courage for there future and helps getting placement and recommendation.
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Answered 6 months ago

Karnataka University provides good placements to its graduating students. The students are given excellent placement support every year placing them in top companies. Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the Karnataka University placements 2024:

Course 

Total Students (2024)

Students Placed (2024)

Median Salary (2024)

PG 2-year

1,815

28

INR 4.80 LPA

NOTE: The above data is obtained fro

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diksha soni

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 months ago

The Karnataka University placement report for 2024 is not out yet. However the NIRF report for 2025 has been released.Check out the tabulated data given below to know more about Karnataka University placement 2024:

Course 

Total Students (2024)

Students Placed (2024)

Median Salary (2024)

PG 2-year

1,815

28

INR 4.80 LPA

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

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diksha soni

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 months ago

The institution has not released the course-wise placement packages as of yet. Meanwhile the NIRF report for MBA  has been released. Check out the table below to know more:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Total Students

1,876 (PG 2-year)

1,736 (PG 2-year)

1,815 (PG 2-year)

No. of Students Placed

277 (PG 2-year)

7 (PG 2-year)

28 (PG 2-year)

Median Salary

INR 3.60 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 3.60 LPA (PG 2-year)



INR 4.80 LPA (PG 2-year)



NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

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diksha soni

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 months ago

The institution has not released the overall average package. The median package offered at Karnataka University placements in recent years is present in the table below:

Particulars

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2022)

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2023)

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2024)

Median Salary

INR 3.60 LPA 

INR 3.60 LPA

INR 4.80 LPA

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diksha soni

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 months ago

Yes, Karnataka University has an impressive placement record. The table below provides the placement data for the past three years as per the NIRF Report 2025:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Total Students

1,876 (PG 2-year)

1,736 (PG 2-year)

1,815 (PG 2-year)

No. of Students Placed

277 (PG 2-year)

7 (PG 2-year)

28 (PG 2-year)

Median Salary

INR 3.60 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 3.60 LPA (PG 2-year)



INR 4.80 LPA (PG 2-year)



NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

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