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

Good News Welfare Society s Arts and Commerce First Grade College

Dharwad, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

Good News Welfare Society s Arts and Commerce First Grade College is a Private Institute located in Dharwad, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1986. Good News Welfare Society s Arts and Commerce First Grade College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1+ students

K.L.E. Society s Arts and Commerce College

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

K.L.E. Society s Arts and Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Gadag, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1958. K.L.E. Society s Arts and Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Bapuji Grameen Vikas Samiti's Arts & Commerce College

Karwar, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

Bapuji Grameen Vikas Samiti's Arts & Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Karwar, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1996. Bapuji Grameen Vikas Samiti's Arts & Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

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Dr.K.S.Sharma College of Computer Applications

Hubli, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

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

Dr.K.S.Sharma College of Computer Applications is a Private Institute located in Hubli, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1999. Dr.K.S.Sharma College of Computer Applications offers Regular courses such as BA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mahatma Gandhi Centenary Arts, Commerce and Ganesh Hegde Dodmane Science College

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

Mahatma Gandhi Centenary Arts, Commerce and Ganesh Hegde Dodmane Science College is a Private Institute located in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1969. Mahatma Gandhi Centenary Arts, Commerce and Ganesh Hegde Dodmane Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Anjuman Arts, Science & Commerce College (AASCC), Bijapur

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bijapur, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

2,686 Arts
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Anjuman Arts, Science & Commerce College (AASCC), Bijapur is a Private Institute located in Bijapur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1972. Anjuman Arts, Science & Commerce College (AASCC), Bijapur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Srimanmaharaja Samskrita Graduation and Post Graduation Center

Mysuru, Karnataka
Private

13,000 - 13,500 Arts
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CBSE 12th Exams

Srimanmaharaja Samskrita Graduation and Post Graduation Center is a Private Institute located in Mysuru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1868. Srimanmaharaja Samskrita Graduation and Post Graduation Center offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Sri Siddhalingeshwara Veda Samskrita Graduation and Post-Graduation Center

Tumkur, Karnataka
Private

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

Sri Siddhalingeshwara Veda Samskrita Graduation and Post-Graduation Center is a Private Institute located in Tumkur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1917. Sri Siddhalingeshwara Veda Samskrita Graduation and Post-Graduation Center offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Poornaprajna Vidyapeetha Samskrita Graduation and Post-Graduation Center

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

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

Poornaprajna Vidyapeetha Samskrita Graduation and Post-Graduation Center is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1956. Poornaprajna Vidyapeetha Samskrita Graduation and Post-Graduation Center offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

KLE'S G.H College

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

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

KLE'S G.H College is a Private Institute located in Haveri, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1963. KLE'S G.H College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri Malemahadeshwara Samskrita Graduation and Post-Graduation Center

Chamrajnagar, Karnataka
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Shri Malemahadeshwara Samskrita Graduation and Post-Graduation Center is a Private Institute located in Chamrajnagar, Karnataka. . Shri Malemahadeshwara Samskrita Graduation and Post-Graduation Center offers Regular courses such as BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sarojini Madhusudhan Kushe College

Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Sarojini Madhusudhan Kushe College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1970. Sarojini Madhusudhan Kushe College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Anugraha Women s College

Bantwal, Karnataka
Private
Government

Anugraha Women s College is a Private Institute located in Bantwal, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2013. Anugraha Women s College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Narayanaguru College

Mangalore, Karnataka
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Sri Narayanaguru College is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1991. Sri Narayanaguru College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Raghavendra First Grade College

Chitradurga, Karnataka
Private
Govt of Ka

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...+1 TSBIE

Sri Raghavendra First Grade College is a Private Institute located in Chitradurga, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2011. Sri Raghavendra First Grade College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Department of Geopolitics and International Relations

Manipal, Karnataka
Private

1,54,000 - 2,76,000 Arts
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Department of Geopolitics and International Relations is a Private Institute located in Manipal, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2010. Department of Geopolitics and International Relations offers Regular courses such as MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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S.S.Margol College of Arts, Science and Commerce

Shahabad, Karnataka
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NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
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S.S.Margol College of Arts, Science and Commerce is a Private Institute located in Shahabad, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1967. S.S.Margol College of Arts, Science and Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Government First Grade College (GFGC), Shorapur

Shorapur, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

Government First Grade College (GFGC), Shorapur is a Private Institute located in Shorapur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1983. Government First Grade College (GFGC), Shorapur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shri Prabhu Arts, Science & J. M. Bohara Commerce College

Gulbarga, Karnataka
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UGC
...+1 NAAC

Shri Prabhu Arts, Science & J. M. Bohara Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Gulbarga, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1969. Shri Prabhu Arts, Science & J. M. Bohara Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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VCB Education Society

Raichur, Karnataka
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UGC
...+1 NAAC

VCB Education Society is a Private Institute located in Raichur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2009. VCB Education Society offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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GR College of Arts, Science & Commerce

Bengaluru, Karnataka
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CBSE 12th Exams
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GR College of Arts, Science & Commerce is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. . GR College of Arts, Science & Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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BET Sadathunnisa Degree College

Bengaluru, Karnataka
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BET Sadathunnisa Degree College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1998. BET Sadathunnisa Degree College offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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AET College (AETC), Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
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CBSE 12th Exams
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B.L.D.E.A'S Group Of Colleges

Bijapur, Karnataka
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Impact Group Of Institutions

4.2
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Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Impact Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1980. Impact Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Karnatak Group Of Colleges

Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Lorven Group Of Colleges

Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Pragathi Institutions

5.0
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Chikkaballapura, Karnataka
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Pragathi Institutions is a Private Institute located in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1998. Pragathi Institutions offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Shree Devi Group Of Colleges

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private

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

Shree Devi Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2002. Shree Devi Group Of Colleges offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sree Nataraja Prathistana

Mysuru, Karnataka
Private

Sree Nataraja Prathistana is a Private Institute located in Mysuru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2013. Sree Nataraja Prathistana offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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