Top Private BA Colleges in Karnataka 2026

Updated on - Jul 14, 2025 09:38 PM IST

There are total 593 B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) colleges in Karnataka. Out of the total, 353 B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) colleges are private and 80 B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) are owned by the government.PESSAT, Karnataka PGCET, MPBSE 12th, CBSE 12th, Karnataka 2nd PUC are accepted for admission in B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) colleges in India. Top 10 B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) colleges are Manipal University, Presidency University Bangalore, Jain University Bangalore, Alliance University, Reva University, Indian School of Business Management & Administration, Bangalore, St. Joseph's College, Bangalore, Mount Carmel College, Bangalore, IFIM Group of Institutions, AIMS Institutes Bangalore.

B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) College Highlights in Karnataka

Total Number of colleges	593
Accepted Entrance Exams	PESSAT, Karnataka PGCET, MPBSE 12th, CBSE 12th, Karnataka 2nd PUC
Average Fees	₹ 1.81 Lacs

No. of B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) Colleges in nearby Karnataka

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Andhra Pradesh	184	₹ 26897
Kerala	353	₹ 23478
Maharashtra	1044	₹ 151669
Tamil Nadu	470	₹ 40587
Telangana	109	₹ 94620

Top Govt B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) Colleges in Karnataka

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Government First Grade College, Shimoga	-	-
Govt First Grade College	-	-
Govt. First Grade College, Udupi	-	-
Government First Grade College, Bangalore	120	₹ 2052
Government First Grade College Krishnarajapuram	-	-
Smt. VHD Central Institute of Home Science	50	-
Sri Siddeshwar Goverment College	-	-
Government First Grade College, Puttur	-	-
Govt. First Grade College, Bagalkot	-	-
Government First Grade College, Hassan	390	-

Top Private B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) Colleges in Karnataka

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Manipal University	-	₹ 193750
Presidency University Bangalore	-	₹ 100000
Jain University Bangalore	-	-
Alliance University	-	₹ 370370
Reva University	-	₹ 137000
Indian School of Business Management & Administration, Bangalore	-	₹ 42666
Mount Carmel College, Bangalore	-	₹ 70583
AIMS Institutes Bangalore	-	-
Aakson Institute For Management Studies	-	-
International Institute of Hotel Management, Bangalore	-	₹ 207176

Showing 230 Private BA Colleges in Karnataka

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

Shortlisted by 36+ students

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

SBC Karkala

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

16,429 BA
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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

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SVS Bantwal

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Mariyappa First Grade College

5.0
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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
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Goodwill Christian College for Women

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

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...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

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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SCC bangalore

4.4
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Bengaluru, Karnataka
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34,000 - 40,000 BA
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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
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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

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LORAA Business Academy

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

1,38,000 BA
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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

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SKC bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
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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

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SAC Mangalore

3.9
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Mangalore, Karnataka
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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

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ICRI Mangalore

4.0
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Mangalore, Karnataka
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ICRI Mangalore is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2004. ICRI Mangalore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SPC Bangalore

4.7
(6 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
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40,000 - 80,000 BA
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SPC Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1914. SPC Bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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GC bangalore

4.5
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NMKRV bangalore

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NDC bangalore

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Maharishi Institute Of Management (MIM), Bangalore

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MLACW bangalore

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Shri Sai Siddhartha Institute Of Aviation And Management

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RC Gulbarga

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Kittel Arts College

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Sharada vikas institute of Technology and Management studies

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Himaja Degree College

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Aakson Institute For Management Studies (AIMS), Bangalore

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Aakson Institute For Management Studies (AIMS), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1999. Aakson Institute For Management Studies (AIMS), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Christ University, Bangalore

4.3
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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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PESCP bangalore

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

3,60,000 BA
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PESCP bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1982. PESCP bangalore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Pharm in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Padmashree Institute of Management and Sciences

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
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55,000 BA
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Padmashree Institute of Management and Sciences is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2000. Padmashree Institute of Management and Sciences offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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