About Govt PU College Kadur
About Government PU College Kadur
Government PU College Kadur is a state-run institution established in 2000 in Kadur — the headquarters of Kadur taluk in eastern Chikkamagaluru district. Affiliated with the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, the college offers Science, Commerce, and Arts streams at government-regulated fees. Kadur sits at the geographical transition between the Malnad hill belt to the west and the Maidan plains to the east — its eastern position in Chikkamagaluru district gives it a drier climate than the coffee belt taluks, with agriculture shifting from coffee to paddy, sugarcane, and mulberry.
Kadur town is a railway junction on the Mysuru–Hassan–Bangalore and Hassan–Mangalore rail lines — a connectivity advantage that gives students in the area access to degree colleges in Bangalore, Mysuru, and Hassan via rail after completing PU locally.
Streams and Combinations
| Stream | Combination | Career Pathway |
|---|---|---|
| Science | PCMB | NEET, KCET Medical, B.Sc |
| Science | PCMC | KCET Engineering, BCA, B.Sc |
| Commerce | EBAS | BCom, BBA, CA Foundation |
| Arts | HESP/HEPS | BA, Government services, Teaching |
Kadur's Railway Junction Advantage
Kadur Junction is an important node on South Western Railway's Hassan–Bangalore and Hassan–Mangalore lines. This gives Kadur students practical post-PU connectivity — after completing Class 12, students can travel by train to Bangalore, Hassan, or Mangalore for degree college admissions without depending entirely on bus services. For students from surrounding villages, Kadur's rail connectivity also means reaching the town for daily PU college attendance is more predictable than in purely road-dependent taluk towns.
The taluk's mixed economy — mulberry and silk in the east, coffee fringe in the west — creates a student population that spans different occupational backgrounds. Commerce stream serves the silk and agricultural trading families; Science serves aspirants targeting KCET for engineering and medical colleges.
Academic Environment and Admission
KPSC-recruited government faculty teach Karnataka PU Board curriculum with KCET guidance in Science subjects. Arts stream serves students targeting BA degrees, government jobs, or teaching careers. Admission through Karnataka's centralised government PU portal. SC/ST/OBC reservations apply. SC/ST fee waivers available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kadur a railway junction?
Yes. Kadur Junction is on South Western Railway's Hassan–Bangalore mainline, with a branch toward Mangalore via Hassan. This makes it one of the better-connected taluk towns in Chikkamagaluru district.
How far is Kadur from Chikkamagaluru city?
Kadur is approximately 40 km east of Chikkamagaluru city. The two towns are connected by KSRTC and the Hassan–Bangalore rail corridor.
What are degree college options near Kadur?
Hassan (50 km) has degree colleges affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University and Tumkur University. Bangalore (190 km) and Mangalore (200 km) are reachable by rail for degree college admissions after PU.