Top Private Arts & Humanities Colleges in Karnataka 2026

Acharya Bangalore B-School, also known as ABBS is an autonomous institute approved by AICTE. It is the 23rd best Business school by Institutional Ranking Framework, the 13th best B-school in Karnataka, and is among the top 10 research and innovation centres by CEO Insights. The institute offers AICTE approved 2 years of full-time PGDM, MBA, B.Com, M.Com, and BBA in 5 specialisations namely, Business Analytics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and, Operations. In addition, it also provides BCA in computer applications and B.A. in arts and humanities It has international collaborations with Daito Bunka University, Rennes School of Business, Sunway University, etc. The highest package obtained is Rs 22.5 LPA. Top recruiters include Amazon, Justdial, OYO, Asian paints, KPMG, ICICI Bank Axix Bank, Kotak, Godrej, etc. Admission for management courses is based on GMAT, XAT, CAT, MAT, and ATMA. For other courses, it is merit-based.

RCM Bangalore is one of the most popular management colleges in Bangalore, ranked 5th Best B-School in South India and ranked 20 all over India. RCM Bangalore is well known for its PGDM & MBA programme and offers several other courses in management, commerce, and banking fields. Admissions to RCM Bangalore are done on the basis of scores of MBA entrance exams like CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ XAT/ ATMA. The PGDM/MBA course fee at this college in Bangalore ranges between Rs 1.17 L - 7.9 lakhs for two years. The institute maintains a 100% placement record every year providing its students with an average package of Rs 6 to 10 LPA. Reputed recruiters like HCL Technologies, AXIS Bank, and HDFC Bank often visits the campus for student placement. RCM, Bangalore is approved by the AICTE, rated A+++, and is also accredited by NBA and NAAC.