Written by L K Monu Borkala, Founder & Chief Strategist
Gadag ranked 27th of Karnataka's 32 districts in the 2026 II PUC exam at 76.65%, well below the 86.48% state average. Yet the district runs a government medical college that became a national outlier within five years of opening, and an engineering college that has taught continuously since 1980. This guide compares Gadag's PU colleges by taluk, fees, and what actually follows PU here.
PU Colleges in Gadag District, Taluk by Taluk
Gadag has seven taluks: Gadag-Betageri, Ron, Mundargi, Naragund, Lakshmeshwar, Gajendragad and Shirahatti. No single published source gives an official pre-university college count broken down by taluk here, unlike some neighbouring districts. What follows is built from named, verifiable colleges rather than an invented total.
| Taluk | Named PU Colleges Found | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gadag-Betageri | 4 | District headquarters; largest concentration |
| Mundargi | 2 | One government, one private composite college |
| Gajendragad | 1 | Government college; taluk carved out in recent reorganisation |
| Shirahatti (Lakshmeshwar) | 1 | Municipal college |
| Ron, Naragund, Mulgund area | Provision exists | Named colleges not independently verified; contact the taluk education office directly |
Gadag-Betageri and Mundargi carry the district's best-documented PU colleges; several other taluks have thinner published information.
This is an underserved search on the open web, and it stays that way partly because Gadag itself is young as an administrative unit. The district was carved out of the erstwhile Dharwad district in August 1997, which means much of its education-department record-keeping is newer and thinner than in districts that have stood on their own for decades. Compare that to PU colleges in Koppal, a similarly sized district where government sources publish a cleaner taluk-wise breakdown.
Best PU Colleges in Gadag Town (Gadag-Betageri)
Gadag-Betageri, the twin-town district headquarters, holds the most PU capacity and the widest choice of streams. The town is also where Gadag's own literary history sits, most visibly at the Trikuteshwara and Someshwara temple complex associated with the 15th-century Kannada poet Kumaravyasa, and that civic weight is part of why the district headquarters, rather than any taluk town, ended up hosting both the medical college and the bulk of established PU institutions covered below.
1. Karnataka PU Science and Commerce College, Gadag
One of the town's established science and commerce colleges, serving students who want both streams under one management rather than choosing between separate arts, commerce and science institutions.
2. Government PU College, Siddalin Nagar, Gadag
A government college inside Gadag town, charging the Karnataka state fee norm. It is the default choice for families who want a government seat without travelling to a taluk headquarters outside the district capital.
3. ASS PU College of Commerce, Gadag-Betigeri
A dedicated commerce college in the Betigeri half of the twin town, useful for students who have already decided against science or arts and want a commerce-focused campus.
4. P.P.G. PU College, Gadag
Runs from the Gadag city area and is one of the newer private entrants competing for the same town intake as the older government and aided names.
Four named colleges in Gadag town and what little each publishes about itself.
PU Colleges in Mundargi, Gajendragad and Lakshmeshwar
Outside the district headquarters, three taluks account for most of Gadag's documented rural PU provision.
| College | Taluk | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Government PU College, Mundaragi | Mundargi | Government |
| J A Composite PU College, Mundargi | Mundargi | Private |
| Government PU College, Gajendragad | Gajendragad | Government |
| TMC Municipal Arts & Commerce College, Laxmeshwar | Shirahatti | Municipal |
Gajendragad's inclusion as its own taluk is recent; older records still group it under Ron or Naragund revenue jurisdiction, so families researching the area should confirm which taluk office currently handles a given college's paperwork. Students weighing a rural Gadag college against a bigger neighbouring town often look toward PU colleges in Hubli for a wider spread of coaching options, roughly 60 km north-east of Gadag town.
What Gadag's 76.65% II PUC Result Means for PU Choice
A district ranked 27th of 32 is not a marginal miss. It sits closer to the bottom three than to the state average, and three numbers explain what that actually changes for a family choosing a college here.
1. Gadag sits just above the state's two weakest districts
Only Raichur (74.09%) and Yadgir (71.21%) recorded lower 2026 II PUC pass rates than Gadag's 76.65%, per KSEAB district data. The state average was 86.48%, nearly 10 points above Gadag's figure.
2. A weak district average does not mean every Gadag college underperforms
District-level pass percentage blends every college in Gadag into one number. None of the colleges named in this guide publish their own batch-wise results, so a family cannot tell from the district figure alone whether a specific college in Gadag town is closer to the state average or closer to the district's weaker rural colleges. Ask directly for a college's own recent results before assuming the district number describes it.
3. Professional-college capacity in Gadag has outrun its own PU pipeline
Gadag hosts a government medical college and a private engineering college that has run since 1980, more standing professional-education infrastructure than most districts scoring above it on the PU exam. That gap between capacity and current output is the district's real story, covered in the next section.
Gadag sits just above Karnataka's two weakest districts and roughly 10 points below the state average.
PU College Fees in Gadag: Government vs Private
As in most north Karnataka districts, government and municipal colleges hold to the state fee norm, while private colleges set their own rates with little public disclosure.
| College Type | Approx. Annual Fee (2026-27) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Government (Siddalin Nagar, Mundaragi, Gajendragad) | ₹1,500 – ₹3,000 | Karnataka state norm; same across taluks |
| Municipal (TMC Laxmeshwar) | ₹3,000 – ₹6,000 | Typically close to government levels |
| Established private (Karnataka PU Science & Commerce, ASS PU College) | ₹12,000 – ₹30,000 | Varies by stream; commerce-only colleges usually cost less than science |
| Newer private colleges (P.P.G., J A Composite) | ₹15,000 – ₹35,000 | Fees not publicly listed; confirm directly before admission |
None of Gadag's private colleges publish a fee card that this guide could verify independently. Get every figure in writing before document verification, the same advice that applies across PU college fees in Bangalore or any Karnataka district where private colleges set their own rates.
After PU: K H Patil Institute of Medical Sciences and Rural Engineering College, Hulkoti
Most districts scoring near the bottom of the PU results table have little professional-education infrastructure of their own. Gadag is an exception on both counts.
K H Patil Institute of Medical Sciences (renamed from Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences in March 2025) opened in 2013 at Mallasamudra with 150 government MBBS seats, affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. It also runs a 100-seat BSc Nursing programme and 70 allied-health seats. According to the college's own account, it became the only medical college in India to secure postgraduate seats across all its clinical departments within five years of opening, a claim worth confirming directly with the college before repeating it as a ranking. Explore MBBS admission in Karnataka for how NEET rank converts into a seat here through KEA counselling.
Rural Engineering College, Hulkoti, run by the Rural Technical Education Society since 1980, is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education. It offers Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Civil and Textile Technology, alongside a BCA programme, making it one of the longer-running private engineering colleges in this part of north Karnataka. Forty-five years of continuous operation is unusual for a private engineering college in a district this size, and it is why the college shows up in state-wide rank lists well outside Gadag's own borders.
Neither seat is allotted by local reservation. The medical seats go through NEET rank and the engineering seats through KCET or COMEDK rank, both via centralised counselling. Review KCET engineering college options by rank before assuming a Gadag seat is easier to secure than one elsewhere in the state.
Town or Taluk? Choosing a PU College in a Below-Average District
A weak district average changes the questions a family should ask, more than it changes the answer. In a district where results run below state average, the gap between the strongest and weakest local college tends to matter more than in a district that scores well everywhere. That gap is exactly what a district-level pass percentage cannot show, and it is why this guide separates named colleges by taluk rather than reporting one number for all of Gadag.
Families outside Gadag-Betageri weigh three things: whether a taluk college publishes anything at all about its own results, whether the nearest government seat is realistically commutable, and whether a stronger cluster in nearby Hubli or in Dharwad's science-focused colleges justifies the added cost of hostel or daily travel. That trade-off is covered generally in day college versus hostel PU college, and it applies with more force in a district scoring below the state average than in one scoring above it.
Admission steps and timeline
Gadag follows Karnataka's standard PU admission cycle: SSLC result, PU college applications through May and June, document verification, and fee payment before the academic year opens in June. Students deciding between PCMB and PCMC for a NEET or JEE track should settle that question first, a choice covered in PCMB vs PCMC after 10th, since not every Gadag college offers both combinations. The full state-wide process is detailed in Karnataka's PU admission process guide, and eligible families should check the Karnataka scholarships guide or apply directly through the SSP scholarship portal before the window closes. For admission assistance across any stream, see CollegesInfo's admissions help desk.
For families still deciding on a stream after Class 10, the broader after-10th course guide and NEET preparation guide for Karnataka are worth reading before locking in a Gadag college. Families can also compare Gadag against other lower-ranked districts such as PU colleges in Bidar, or against the strong outlier covered in PU colleges in Kodagu. For the full statewide picture, see the complete guide to PU colleges in Karnataka.
Frequently Asked Questions About PU Colleges in Gadag
How did Gadag perform in the 2026 II PUC exam?
Gadag recorded a 76.65% pass rate, ranking 27th among Karnataka's 32 districts. Only Raichur (74.09%) and Yadgir (71.21%) scored lower. The state average was 86.48%.
Which taluk in Gadag district has the most PU colleges?
Gadag-Betageri, the district headquarters, has the largest documented concentration, with four named colleges covering science, commerce and arts. Mundargi, Gajendragad and Shirahatti (Lakshmeshwar) each have at least one verified college, though a complete official taluk-wise count is not published.
Is there a medical college in Gadag district?
Yes. K H Patil Institute of Medical Sciences (formerly Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences), renamed in March 2025, opened in 2013 at Mallasamudra with 150 government MBBS seats, affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, plus BSc Nursing and allied-health programmes. Seats are allotted through NEET rank via KEA counselling.
Is there an engineering college in Gadag district?
Yes. Rural Engineering College, Hulkoti has run since 1980 under the Rural Technical Education Society, affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University. It offers Computer Science, AI & Machine Learning, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Civil and Textile Technology, plus a BCA programme.
What do PU colleges in Gadag cost per year?
Government and municipal colleges charge Karnataka's state-norm fee of roughly ₹1,500 to ₹6,000 a year. Established private colleges in Gadag town range from about ₹12,000 to ₹30,000 depending on stream, while newer private colleges can run ₹15,000 to ₹35,000. None of these private-college figures are independently published, so confirm directly before admission.
Should a Gadag student move to Hubli or Dharwad for PU?
It depends on the target. Hubli and Dharwad have denser coaching infrastructure for NEET and JEE aspirants and PU results closer to or above the state average. Students aiming at a government seat in any stream are often better served by a Gadag college paired with a separately chosen coaching class, since the added cost of relocating is not automatically justified by a stronger PU-level result.
About the Author
OneCity Technologies Pvt. Ltd began in 2006 publishing an annual print education directory for Karnataka students and parents. As demand grew, OneCity launched an education portal in 2019 to bring that same directory information online, and in 2025 relaunched as CollegesInfo.org — a comprehensive Karnataka college directory covering 1,500+ institutions across engineering, medical, management, arts, commerce, and more. Founder L K Monu Borkala brings 20+ years of business experience and 19 years of work across various education-sector services. CollegesInfo.org's content is built from publicly available KEA, NMC, AICTE, and university data, cross-checked against official sources wherever possible. CollegesInfo.org's admission assistance service helps students secure admission to colleges they are eligible for under that college's actual published criteria. We help you get the best admission to your preferred colleges without hassle.
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