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

KNVVS Arts & Commerce College

Belgaum, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

KNVVS Arts & Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Belgaum, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2007. KNVVS Arts & Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

Government First Grade College (GFGCS), Dakshina Kannada

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
Private
UGC

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

Shortlisted by 18+ students

Rani Parvati Devi College of Arts & Commerce

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

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

Rani Parvati Devi College of Arts & Commerce is a Private Institute located in Belgaum, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1945. Rani Parvati Devi College of Arts & Commerce offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, B.Com, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

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C T E S Degree College

Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

C T E S Degree College is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1919. C T E S Degree College offers Regular courses such as BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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S.B.C. First Grade College For Women

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

S.B.C. First Grade College For Women is a Private Institute located in Davangare, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1991. S.B.C. First Grade College For Women offers Regular courses such as BCA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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S.B. ARTs & K.C.P. Science College

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

S.B. ARTs & K.C.P. Science College is a Private Institute located in Bijapur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1945. S.B. ARTs & K.C.P. Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

Government First Grade College (GFGC), Chikkaballapura

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

Government First Grade College (GFGC), Chikkaballapura is a Private Institute located in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1978. Government First Grade College (GFGC), Chikkaballapura offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain First Grade College

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

Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain First Grade College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2004. Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain First Grade College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Diamond Evening College

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

Diamond Evening College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2011. Diamond Evening College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2+ students

KGF first Grade College

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

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

KGF first Grade College is a Private Institute located in Kolar, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1962. KGF first Grade College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 40+ students

SLN College of Arts & Commerce

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

SLN College of Arts & Commerce is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2012. SLN College of Arts & Commerce offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

St. Anne s Degree College for Women

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

St. Anne s Degree College for Women is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2005. St. Anne s Degree College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

St.Anne s Evening College (Co-Education)

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

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

St.Anne s Evening College (Co-Education) is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2010. St.Anne s Evening College (Co-Education) offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

Mudalgi Education Society s Arts and Commerce College

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Mudalgi Education Society s Arts and Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Belgaum, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1984. Mudalgi Education Society s Arts and Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Sree Siddaganga First Grade College of Arts,& Commerce

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

Sree Siddaganga First Grade College of Arts,& Commerce is a Private Institute located in Tumkur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1984. Sree Siddaganga First Grade College of Arts,& Commerce offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

M Basavaiah Residental College

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

M Basavaiah Residental College is a Private Institute located in Chitradurga, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1969. M Basavaiah Residental College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MANASA B.Ed College

Kolar, Karnataka
Private
NCTE

MANASA B.Ed College is a Private Institute located in Kolar, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2003. MANASA B.Ed College offers Regular courses such as MSc, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bhandarkr's Arts & Science College

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

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

Bhandarkr's Arts & Science College is a Private Institute located in Udupi, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1963. Bhandarkr's Arts & Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

Sri Vasavi International P.U. College

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

Sri Vasavi International P.U. College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2003. Sri Vasavi International P.U. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 24+ students

St Francis de Sales College (Autonomous) - Bangalore

4.7
(7 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , ISO 9001-2008 CERTIFIED

32,500 - 45,000 Arts
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St Francis de Sales College (Autonomous) - Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. . St Francis de Sales College (Autonomous) - Bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1191+ students

Janatha First Grade College

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

Janatha First Grade College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1997. Janatha First Grade College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Al Ameen Arts, Science & Commerce College (AAASCC), Bangalore

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

Al Ameen Arts, Science & Commerce College (AAASCC), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1968. Al Ameen Arts, Science & Commerce College (AAASCC), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

M.S.B Arts & Commerce College

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

M.S.B Arts & Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Davangere, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1983. M.S.B Arts & Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Reva First Grade College

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

25,000 Arts
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...+6 JEE Main , GATE , REVA CET , KCET , Karnataka PGCET , COMEDK UGET

Reva First Grade College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2004. Reva First Grade College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Hasanath College for Women

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Hasanath College for Women is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1984. Hasanath College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government First Grade College Hesaraghatta bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

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

Government First Grade College Hesaraghatta bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1996. Government First Grade College Hesaraghatta bangalore offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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M.N. Degree College

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

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

M.N. Degree College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. . M.N. Degree College offers Regular courses such as BA, BCA, B.Com, MA, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

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The Karnataka Theological Research Institute

Mangalore, Karnataka
Private

The Karnataka Theological Research Institute is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1976. The Karnataka Theological Research Institute offers Regular courses such as M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

Sree Kalanikethana School of Art

Mysuru, Karnataka
Private

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

Sree Kalanikethana School of Art is a Private Institute located in Mysuru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1954. Sree Kalanikethana School of Art offers Regular courses such as BFA, MFA, BPA, MFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

A.R.G. College of Arts and Commerce

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

A.R.G. College of Arts and Commerce is a Private Institute located in Davangare, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1973. A.R.G. College of Arts and Commerce offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

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