Karnatak Science College, Dharwad

Karnatak Science College (KSCD), Dharwad, is an educational institute in North Karnataka, India, functioning as the Constituent Science College of Karnatak University Dharwad. It offers undergraduate and pre-university courses in basic and applied sciences. The college originated from the Karnatak College Dharwad (KCD), established in 1917 by the Government of Bombay through the efforts of Diwan Bahaddur S K Rodda, Rao Bahaddur R C Artal, and Sir Siddappa T Kambli. Karnatak University took over the college in 1958 to run it as a model college, with G. S. Paramasiviah serving as its first principal from 1958 to 1968. Subsequent principals included Dr. J C Uttangi, Prof. H R Ladwa, Pujari, and Prof. R S Bhoosnurmath, with Dr. (Smt) M. S. Salunke currently serving as principal. The college has a large campus with a botanical garden and sports ground, and each department maintains its own library, reading room, museum, and laboratories. It has seven departments, including Physics, which was established in 1917 and later introduced Electronics (1994) and Computer Science (1995) as optional subjects. Extracurricular activities are coordinated through the Karnatak Science College Gymkhana, which includes sports, cultural, and literary departments.