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.
The great philanthrope late Dr. A. V. Baliga strengthened their hands.
This college offers B.A., B.Sc, B.com, BBA and M.Sc (Analytical Chemistry) degrees.
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