ABOUT
Overview
The Kanakadas Shikshana Samiti is a pioneer Institution that bears the name a great saint and Universal Philosopher and renowned poet Kanakadasa. This is the brain child of our beloved President Dr. B. F. Dandin who was a popular professor in Statistics and Mathematics as well as a great educationist. He sacrificed his whole life for the betterment of this institution since its inception. For excellent educational service the Karnataka University, Dharawad has conferred on him the honorary “Doctorate” degree in the year 2011. His yeoman services brought him many laurels like Seva Ratna from HH Naganur Mutt, Belgavi. He is recently conferred with Karnataka Rajyostava Award by Government of Karnataka on 11.11.2020 at Bengaluru. With the view of providing good food and shelter to the poor students in those days, he started “Kanakadas Prasad Nilaya” in Gadag in the year 1965. The life of many poor students was shaped in this hostel. He started a high school in 1968 when several student were deprived of admission.
AT A GLANCE
Key information
Established
1984
Ownership
Private-Aided
Stream
Commerce
Location
Gadag, Karnataka
ACADEMICS
Courses offered
1 programme at KSS Arts, Science & Commerce College
GALLERY
Campus photos
Photos: ksscollegegadag.edu.in
Listed on Campusbells since 28 Sept 2026·Last updated 29 Sept 2026