Top Private 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 255 Private Arts & Humanities Colleges in Karnataka

Pompei College

Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Pompei College is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1981. Pompei College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

SMC bangalore

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

SMC bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1998. SMC bangalore offers Regular courses such as MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ students

TOCS bangalore

4.2
(20 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

TOCS bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1992. TOCS bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BCA, MSc, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3452+ students

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Teachers' Academy Group of Institutions

Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Teachers' Academy Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1994. Teachers' Academy Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

SJEC bangalore

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

11,000 - 38,000 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

SJEC bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1972. SJEC bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Nehru Memorial College (NMC), Sullia

Sullia, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Nehru Memorial College (NMC), Sullia is a Private Institute located in Sullia, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1976. Nehru Memorial College (NMC), Sullia offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 22+ students

GFGC Shimoga

Shimoga, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

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

GFGC Shimoga is a Private Institute located in Shimoga, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2013. GFGC Shimoga offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 92+ students

R.B.A.N.M S First Grade College

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

R.B.A.N.M S First Grade College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1983. R.B.A.N.M S First Grade College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 72+ students

P.C.Jabin Science College

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Hubli, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

P.C.Jabin Science College is a Private Institute located in Hubli, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1957. P.C.Jabin Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BCA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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IDA bangalore

4.0
(5 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

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

IDA bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. . IDA bangalore offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 101+ students

St. Hopkins College of Management

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 Karnataka 2nd PUC , CAT , MAT

St. Hopkins College of Management is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. . St. Hopkins College of Management offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BCA, B.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

Kempegowda Institute of Management Studies and Research

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

Kempegowda Institute of Management Studies and Research is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1993. Kempegowda Institute of Management Studies and Research offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government First Grade College (GFGC), Kumta

Kumta, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

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

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

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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

Department of Library and Information Sciences

Manipal, Karnataka
Private

6,000 - 38,500 Arts
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Department of Library and Information Sciences is a Private Institute located in Manipal, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2011. Department of Library and Information Sciences offers Regular courses such as MSc, Certificate, M.Lib in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

St Joseph Industrial Training Institute

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
NCVT

St Joseph Industrial Training Institute is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1970. St Joseph Industrial Training Institute offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

SBC Karkala

Karkala, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

16,429 Arts
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SBC Karkala is a Private Institute located in Karkala, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1960. SBC Karkala offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

SSCP Tumkur

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Tumkur, Karnataka
Private
PCI

SSCP Tumkur is a Private Institute located in Tumkur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1984. SSCP Tumkur offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, MA, M.Pharm, D Pharma, Pharm.D in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 60+ students

SVS Bantwal

Bantwal, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

SVS Bantwal is a Private Institute located in Bantwal, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1968. SVS Bantwal offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

MMCT Mangalore

3.6
(5 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
ISO
...+1 AICTE

COMEDK UGET Exams
...+1 KCET

MMCT Mangalore is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2010. MMCT Mangalore offers Regular courses such as PGD, Certificate, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2304+ students

Mariyappa First Grade College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

Mariyappa First Grade College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2003. Mariyappa First Grade College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Alpha Institute of Management and Technology Science (AIMTS), Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

Alpha Institute of Management and Technology Science (AIMTS), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2013. Alpha Institute of Management and Technology Science (AIMTS), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Goodwill Christian College for Women

1.0
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Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
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Goodwill Christian College for Women is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1999. Goodwill Christian College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

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IADC bangalore

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , Government of Karnataka , ISO , NAAC

22,500 - 61,700 Arts
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IADC bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1994. IADC bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SCC bangalore

4.4
(5 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Government
...+1 NAAC

34,000 - 40,000 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

SCC bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2002. SCC bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SCC bangalore

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Government
...+1 NAAC

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

SCC bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2008. SCC bangalore offers Regular courses such as BA, BCA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 20+ students

LORAA Business Academy

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

LORAA Business Academy is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2012. LORAA Business Academy offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, PGDM, BA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SCC bangalore

4.5
(16 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,38,000 - 1,43,000 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams

SCC bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2005. SCC bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 184+ students

SKC bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

SKC bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1973. SKC bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

SAC Mangalore

3.9
(7 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

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

SAC Mangalore is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2010. SAC Mangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 257+ students

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