The Government First Grade College, Bellare was established by the Government of Karnataka in 1991.It is a privilege that this college is named after Dr. K. Shivarama Karantha, the Jnanapeeta awardee, 1998 and one of the prominent and creative writer of Kannada Literature.(More detail in annexure-III) College is situated in Peruvaje near Bellare, which is a rural backward area of Sullia Taluk in Dakshina Kannada District. The college provides the opportunity for higher education to the rural youths. At present college has B.A (HEP, HES), B.Com and BSW UG courses. College wishes to start more UG courses and also PG courses in future. The college has put behind 21 fruitful academic years.

This college is also a unique example for public and private participation. Two academic blocks are donated by local philanthropist namely Mattathadka Keshava

Bhat and Thadagaje Sanjeeva Shetty. Further infrastructure is diverted through NABARD and Government Grants. College is situated 65 km away from Mangalore and 38 km west under of the famous pilgrimage centre Kukke Subrhamanya.

Courses Offered:

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
  • Master of Commerce (M.Com)
  • Master of Social Work (MSW)

College Address :

Dr K Shivram Karanth Govt First Grade College, Bellare

Bellare, Peruvaje Village, Sullia Taluk

Mangaluru District, Karnataka, India 574212

Phone : 08257-271234

Email : gfgcbellare@yahoo.com