Dr. A. V. Baliga College, Kumta

Dr. A. V. Baliga College, Kumta[1] is the oldest college in Uttar Kannada district affiliated to Karnatak University, Dharwad and was called Kanara College. Dr. A. V. Baliga was largely instrumental in establishing the Kanara College of Arts and Science in Kumta town.

The institution is the first college and at present the lead college in the Uttara Kannada District, was founded with the name "KANARA COLLEGE" on 20 June 1949 with the great efforts late Shri L. .S. Kamat, late shri. N.T.Hegde, late Shri. M.R. Dewekar and other local leaders. The great philanthrope late Dr. A. V. Baliga strengthened their hands.

The college was renamed as Dr. A. V. Baliga College to commemorate late Dr. Baliga's gesture of generosity. The college successfully celebrated Silver Jubilee in 1976 and Golden Jubilee in 2002.

This college offers B.A., B.Sc, B.com, BBA and M.Sc (Analytical Chemistry) degrees.

Notable alumni

References
  1. "ABV College of Commerce Website". 28 February 2021. Archived from the original on 4 September 2010. Retrieved 28 February 2021.

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