Top Govt 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 40 Govt Arts & Humanities Colleges in Karnataka

IIM Bangalore

4.8
(8 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government
AICTE
...+2 EQUIS , Ministry of HRD

CAT Exams

Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore specialties

Ranking : Top National and Global Rankings - Rank #2 Nationally (NIRF 2023) - Consistently top-ranked in India
Region : Strategic IT Hub Location - Proximity to India's high-technology capital - Leading business incubato
Tier : Elite Management Institution - T1 (Elite) B-school status - Established founding IIM (1973)
Fees : High Program Fees - Rs26 L (Total) for PGP 2024-26
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High average placements - Strong career progression
Flagship Coures : Flagship Management Programs - Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) - Executive General Manag
Specialization : Diverse Elective Offerings - Electives in Marketing, Finance, Operations, HR - Strong in Decision Sc
Placement Focus : Consulting Sector Dominance - Over 40% placements in Management Consulting - Strong in IT/Product Ma
Top Industries : Leading Industry Placements - Consulting, Technology/Product Management - Finance, General Managemen
Internship : Top Company Internships - Interns at Accenture, McKinsey, BCG - Projects in Consulting, Finance, Pro
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Exchange Opportunities - Extensive International Student Exchange Network - Member of Global
Alumni : Illustrious Alumni Network - K. Radhakrishnan (Former ISRO Chief) - Vipul Parekh (Co-founder, BigBas

Shortlisted by 1798+ students

Government College for Women (GCW), Mandya

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Mandya, Karnataka
Government
NAAC

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

Government College for Women (GCW), Mandya is a Government Institute located in Mandya, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1971. Government College for Women (GCW), Mandya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 26+ students

Govt. College For Women (GCW), Chikkaballapura

Chikkaballapura, Karnataka
Government
NAAC

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

Govt. College For Women (GCW), Chikkaballapura is a Government Institute located in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2008. Govt. College For Women (GCW), Chikkaballapura offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, B.Lib in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

Bahadurgarh, Haryana

Private UnAided

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Jaipur, Rajasthan

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Shoolini University Solan

Solan, Himachal Pradesh

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Smt. VHD Central Institute of Home Science

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Smt. VHD Central Institute of Home Science is a Government Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1961. Smt. VHD Central Institute of Home Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 233+ students

Government Women's Polytechnic (GWP), Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

2,660 Arts
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CBSE 10th Exams

Government Women's Polytechnic (GWP), Bangalore is a Government Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2001. Government Women's Polytechnic (GWP), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

Government First Grade College (GFGC), Shimoga

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Shimoga, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

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

Government First Grade College (GFGC), Shimoga is a Government Institute located in Shimoga, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2014. Government First Grade College (GFGC), Shimoga offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 30+ students

Al Ameen Degree college (AADC), Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government

Al Ameen Degree college (AADC), Bangalore is a Government Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. . Al Ameen Degree college (AADC), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 71+ students

GFGC Koppa

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Koppa, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

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

GFGC Koppa is a Government Institute located in Koppa, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2007. GFGC Koppa offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

Govt. First Grade College (GFGC), Udupi

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Udupi, Karnataka
Government
NAAC

Govt. First Grade College (GFGC), Udupi is a Government Institute located in Udupi, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2013. Govt. First Grade College (GFGC), Udupi offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 65+ students

Government First Grade College (GFGC), Bangalore

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government
Govt of Ka

2,052 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Government First Grade College (GFGC), Bangalore is a Government Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2007. Government First Grade College (GFGC), Bangalore offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 155+ students

GFGC bangalore

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government
NAAC

GFGC bangalore is a Government Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1991. GFGC bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 149+ students

Government First Grade College (GFGC), Hassan

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Hassan, Karnataka
Government
NAAC

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

Government First Grade College (GFGC), Hassan is a Government Institute located in Hassan, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2014. Government First Grade College (GFGC), Hassan offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 46+ students

Govt. First Grade College (GFGCU), Uppinangady

Uppinangady, Karnataka
Government
NAAC

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

Govt. First Grade College (GFGCU), Uppinangady is a Government Institute located in Uppinangady, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1982. Govt. First Grade College (GFGCU), Uppinangady offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

Government first grade college (GFGCR), Ramanagara

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ramanagara, Karnataka
Government
UGC

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

Government first grade college (GFGCR), Ramanagara is a Government Institute located in Ramanagara, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2007. Government first grade college (GFGCR), Ramanagara offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

Govt. Polytechnic for Women (GPW), Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

Karnataka SSLC Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , Karnataka 2nd PUC , CBSE 10th

Govt. Polytechnic for Women (GPW), Bangalore is a Government Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1961. Govt. Polytechnic for Women (GPW), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 79+ students

Government Ramanarayana Chellaram College of Commerce & Management

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

Karnataka PGCET Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , Karnataka 2nd PUC

Government Ramanarayana Chellaram College of Commerce & Management is a Government Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. . Government Ramanarayana Chellaram College of Commerce & Management offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Com, M.Com, BBM, MFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 224+ students

Sri Siddeshwar Goverment College

Nargund, Karnataka
Government
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Sri Siddeshwar Goverment College is a Government Institute located in Nargund, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1966. Sri Siddeshwar Goverment College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

Government First Grade College (GFGCB), Puttur

Puttur, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

Government First Grade College (GFGCB), Puttur is a Government Institute located in Puttur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1991. Government First Grade College (GFGCB), Puttur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBM, BSW in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

Govt. First Grade College (GFGC), Bagalkot

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bagalkot, Karnataka
Government

Govt. First Grade College (GFGC), Bagalkot is a Government Institute located in Bagalkot, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2006. Govt. First Grade College (GFGC), Bagalkot offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 35+ students

Government First Grade College (GFG), Bagalkot

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Bagalkot, Karnataka
Government
NAAC

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

Government First Grade College (GFG), Bagalkot is a Government Institute located in Bagalkot, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2014. Government First Grade College (GFG), Bagalkot offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

BMS Government First Grade College Tumkur

Tumkur, Karnataka
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

BMS Government First Grade College Tumkur is a Government Institute located in Tumkur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1992. BMS Government First Grade College Tumkur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

Smt. Saraladevi Satishchandra Agarwal Government First Grade College Bellary

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bellary, Karnataka
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Smt. Saraladevi Satishchandra Agarwal Government First Grade College Bellary is a Government Institute located in Bellary, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1985. Smt. Saraladevi Satishchandra Agarwal Government First Grade College Bellary offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 90+ students

G.V.P.P Govt First Grade College

Bellary, Karnataka
Government
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

G.V.P.P Govt First Grade College is a Government Institute located in Bellary, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1985. G.V.P.P Govt First Grade College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

H.P.P.C Government First Grade College Chitradurga

Chitradurga, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

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

H.P.P.C Government First Grade College Chitradurga is a Government Institute located in Chitradurga, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2014. H.P.P.C Government First Grade College Chitradurga offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

Govt. First Grade College (GFGCR), Kolar

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Kolar, Karnataka
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Govt. First Grade College (GFGCR), Kolar is a Government Institute located in Kolar, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1948. Govt. First Grade College (GFGCR), Kolar offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

Government First Grade College (GFGC), Belgaum

Belgaum, Karnataka
Government
NAAC

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

Government First Grade College (GFGC), Belgaum is a Government Institute located in Belgaum, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2014. Government First Grade College (GFGC), Belgaum offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

Government First Grade College (GFGC), Kolar

Kolar, Karnataka
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Government First Grade College (GFGC), Kolar is a Government Institute located in Kolar, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1970. Government First Grade College (GFGC), Kolar offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

Sri Rudra Gowda Patil Government First Grade College Bagalkot

Bagalkot, Karnataka
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Sri Rudra Gowda Patil Government First Grade College Bagalkot is a Government Institute located in Bagalkot, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1991. Sri Rudra Gowda Patil Government First Grade College Bagalkot offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2+ students

Government First Grade College (GFGCB), Bantwal

Bantwal, Karnataka
Government
UGC

Government First Grade College (GFGCB), Bantwal is a Government Institute located in Bantwal, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1992. Government First Grade College (GFGCB), Bantwal offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

Govt. Women's First Grade College

Mysuru, Karnataka
Government
NAAC

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

Govt. Women's First Grade College is a Government Institute located in Mysuru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2014. Govt. Women's First Grade College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

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