Top Arts & Humanities Colleges in Karnataka 2026: Ranking, Fees, Placements 2026

Top Arts & Humanities Colleges in Karnataka 2026

Updated on - Jul 14, 2025 09:38 PM IST

There are total 717 Arts and Humanities colleges in Karnataka. Out of the total, 420 Arts and Humanities colleges are private and 89 Arts and Humanities are owned by the government.PESSAT, CBSE 12th, RUASAT, Karnataka 2nd PUC, SMEAT are accepted for admission in Arts and Humanities colleges in India. Top 10 Arts and Humanities colleges are Manipal University, University of Mysore, Bangalore University, Christ University-Faculty of Engineering, Presidency University Bangalore, Jain University Bangalore, Alliance University, Reva University, Indian School of Business Management & Administration, Bangalore, St. Joseph's College, Bangalore.

Arts and Humanities College Highlights in Karnataka

Total Number of colleges	717
Accepted Entrance Exams	PESSAT, CBSE 12th, RUASAT, Karnataka 2nd PUC, SMEAT
Average Fees	₹ 82.1 K

No. of Arts and Humanities Colleges in nearby Karnataka

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Andhra Pradesh	223	₹ 27685
Kerala	364	₹ 22347
Maharashtra	1200	₹ 84159
Tamil Nadu	546	₹ 36206
Telangana	130	₹ 51757

Top Govt Arts and Humanities Colleges in Karnataka

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Government Science College, Bangalore	-	-
Government First Grade College, Shimoga	-	-
Govt First Grade College	-	-
Govt. First Grade College, Udupi	-	-
Government First Grade College, Bangalore	640	₹ 2052
Government First Grade College Krishnarajapuram	110	-
Government Women's Polytechnic, Bangalore	30	₹ 2660
Government Ramanarayana Chellaram College of Commerce & Management	-	-
Srinivas Institute of Social Work	-	-
Smt. VHD Central Institute of Home Science	370	-

Top Private Arts and Humanities Colleges in Karnataka

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Manipal University	-	₹ 146307
University of Mysore	997	₹ 23097
Christ University-Faculty of Engineering	-	₹ 121800
Presidency University Bangalore	-	₹ 100000
Jain University Bangalore	-	-
Alliance University	-	₹ 374999
Reva University	-	₹ 119166
Indian School of Business Management & Administration, Bangalore	-	₹ 37333
Mount Carmel College, Bangalore	-	₹ 87653
JSS Polytechnic for the Physically Handicapped	-	-

Showing 6 Arts & Humanities Colleges in Karnataka

NLSIU Bangalore

4.1
(9 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private Unaided
BCI
...+1 NAAC

16,000 - 1,00,000 Arts
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AILET Exams
...+3 UGC NET , CLAT , PAT

NLSIU Bangalore is a Private Unaided Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1986. NLSIU Bangalore offers Regular, Distance courses such as MBA, PGD, Certificate, PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1826+ students

Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Bangalore

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

32,000 - 48,000 Arts
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+6 JIPMER , NEET PG , CAT , GATE , XAT , CMAT

Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1992. Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Bangalore offers Regular, Part Time, Distance courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 545+ students

Gokhale Centenary College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Ankola, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Gokhale Centenary College is a Private Institute located in Ankola, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1966. Gokhale Centenary College offers Regular, Distance courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

Srisaila Jagadguru Vageesh Panditaradhya Mahaswamiji

Davangare, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

Srisaila Jagadguru Vageesh Panditaradhya Mahaswamiji is a Private Institute located in Davangare, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1972. Srisaila Jagadguru Vageesh Panditaradhya Mahaswamiji offers Regular, Distance courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Gangavathi Bhagyamma Rural Degree College

Bellary, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

Gangavathi Bhagyamma Rural Degree College is a Private Institute located in Bellary, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1970. Gangavathi Bhagyamma Rural Degree College offers Regular, Distance courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

Kanakadasa Shikshana Samiti's Arts & Commerce And Science College

Hubli, Karnataka
Private Unaided
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Kanakadasa Shikshana Samiti's Arts & Commerce And Science College is a Private Unaided Institute located in Hubli, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2013. Kanakadasa Shikshana Samiti's Arts & Commerce And Science College offers Regular, Distance courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 85+ students

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Showing 6 Arts & Humanities Colleges in Karnataka

NLSIU Bangalore

16,000 - 1,00,000 Arts

AILET Exams

Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Bangalore

32,000 - 48,000 Arts

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