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

Dr. M.V. Shetty Group Of Colleges

Mangalore, Karnataka
Private

Dr. M.V. Shetty Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1999. Dr. M.V. Shetty Group Of Colleges offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, GNM, MSW in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 39+ students

Secab Group Of Institutions

Bijapur, Karnataka
Private

KCET Exams

Secab Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bijapur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1996. Secab Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 45+ students

St.Hopkins Group of Institution

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

15,000 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

St.Hopkins Group of Institution is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2009. St.Hopkins Group of Institution offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 34+ students

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Christ University, Bangalore

4.3
(122 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

50,000 - 1,82,000 Arts
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Christ University, Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2008. Christ University, Bangalore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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bangalore School of Management Studies

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

bangalore School of Management Studies is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2012. bangalore School of Management Studies offers Regular courses such as MBA, BBA, M.Phil, BBA+MBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 43+ students

CSR - Center of Excellence

Mysuru, Karnataka
Private
Government

CSR - Center of Excellence is a Private Institute located in Mysuru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2013. CSR - Center of Excellence offers Regular courses such as MBA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Vivekananda Degree College of Arts, Science, Commerce

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

Vivekananda Degree College of Arts, Science, Commerce is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1982. Vivekananda Degree College of Arts, Science, Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

Wings Creations College of Art media & Design

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

CBSE 10th Exams

Wings Creations College of Art media & Design is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2008. Wings Creations College of Art media & Design offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 38+ students

K.L.E. Society's Basavaprabhu Kore Arts Science and Commerce College

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Belgaum, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

K.L.E. Society's Basavaprabhu Kore Arts Science and Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Belgaum, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2011. K.L.E. Society's Basavaprabhu Kore Arts Science and Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

A E S National College (AESNC), Chikkaballapura

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

4,500 - 6,100 Arts
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JEE Main Exams
...+2 AUAT , WBJEE

A E S National College (AESNC), Chikkaballapura is a Private Institute located in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1964. A E S National College (AESNC), Chikkaballapura offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ students

Shri. S.R. Narasapur Arts and M.B. Shirur Commerce College

Bagalkot, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

Shri. S.R. Narasapur Arts and M.B. Shirur Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Bagalkot, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1994. Shri. S.R. Narasapur Arts and M.B. Shirur Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, BCA, B.Com, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

St.Charle's Degree College

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhadravathi, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

St.Charle's Degree College is a Private Institute located in Bhadravathi, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1986. St.Charle's Degree College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, BBS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

St.Ann's FGC for Women

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

St.Ann's FGC for Women is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1995. St.Ann's FGC for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, M.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

St.Aloysius Evening College

4.4
(42 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

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

St.Aloysius Evening College is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2008. St.Aloysius Evening College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 42+ students

St. Aloyosius Evening College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

St. Aloyosius Evening College is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1966. St. Aloyosius Evening College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, Diploma, M.Com, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

Sivananda Sarma Memorial RV College

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

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

Sivananda Sarma Memorial RV College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1982. Sivananda Sarma Memorial RV College offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Medha Dakshinamurthy Vedabhavana Samskrita College

Uttara Kannada, Karnataka
Private

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 TSBIE

Sri Medha Dakshinamurthy Vedabhavana Samskrita College is a Private Institute located in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1964. Sri Medha Dakshinamurthy Vedabhavana Samskrita College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1+ 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

Smt. Veeramma Gangasiri College for Women

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

Smt. Veeramma Gangasiri College for Women is a Private Institute located in Gulbarga, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1965. Smt. Veeramma Gangasiri College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 28+ students

Smt. Ugama devi Bhavarlal Theosophical Nahar College for Women

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

Smt. Ugama devi Bhavarlal Theosophical Nahar College for Women is a Private Institute located in Hospet, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1984. Smt. Ugama devi Bhavarlal Theosophical Nahar College for Women offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Sri Gokula College of Arts, Science & Management Studies

Kolar, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

Sri Gokula College of Arts, Science & Management Studies is a Private Institute located in Kolar, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1998. Sri Gokula College of Arts, Science & Management Studies offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri H.R.Sriramulu Memorial College

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Gangavati, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Sri H.R.Sriramulu Memorial College is a Private Institute located in Gangavati, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1974. Sri H.R.Sriramulu Memorial College offers Regular courses such as BA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Smt Allum Sumangalamma Memorial College for Women

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

Smt Allum Sumangalamma Memorial College for Women is a Private Institute located in Bellary, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1969. Smt Allum Sumangalamma Memorial College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri. Gavisiddeshwar Arts, Science and Commerce College

Koppal, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

Shri. Gavisiddeshwar Arts, Science and Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Koppal, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2004. Shri. Gavisiddeshwar Arts, Science and Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Mrityunjaya College of Arts & Commerce

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

3,161 Arts
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Sri Mrityunjaya College of Arts & Commerce is a Private Institute located in Dharwad, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1973. Sri Mrityunjaya College of Arts & Commerce offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri Annadaneshwar Arts Science And Commerce College

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

Shri Annadaneshwar Arts Science And Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Gadag, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1966. Shri Annadaneshwar Arts Science And Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

S.J.M.V.B.A.J.S.S. Arts and Commerce College For Women

Ranebennur, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

S.J.M.V.B.A.J.S.S. Arts and Commerce College For Women is a Private Institute located in Ranebennur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1979. S.J.M.V.B.A.J.S.S. Arts and Commerce College For Women offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2+ students

B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Arts, Science and Commerce

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

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

B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Arts, Science and Commerce is a Private Institute located in Bidar, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1960. B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Arts, Science and Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

Baldwin Methodist Womens College

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+1 BANGALORE UNIVERSITY

65,590 Arts
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Baldwin Methodist Womens College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1995. Baldwin Methodist Womens College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bangurnagar Arts, Science & Commerce College

Uttara Kannada, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

Bangurnagar Arts, Science & Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1974. Bangurnagar Arts, Science & Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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