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 229 Private BA Colleges in Karnataka

IBMR Business School (IBMR), Hubli

Hubli, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

16,000 BA
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CMAT Exams
...+1 Karnataka PGCET

IBMR Business School (IBMR), Hubli is a Private Institute located in Hubli, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1999. IBMR Business School (IBMR), Hubli offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 622+ students

Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Nursing Sciences

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Karnataka

GATE Exams
...+6 UP 10th , CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th , SVUCET , GPAT , JEECUP

Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Nursing Sciences is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2003. Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Nursing Sciences offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 118+ students

St.Hopkins Group of Institution

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

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

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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Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

Bahadurgarh, Haryana

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Universal College

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

CAT Exams
...+6 GMAT , Karnataka 2nd PUC , CMAT , GATE , CBSE 12th , BITSAT

Universal College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2014. Universal College offers Regular, Distance courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 241+ 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 13+ 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 11+ students

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 18+ students

Dr.NSAM PU College

Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

Dr.NSAM PU College is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1998. Dr.NSAM PU College offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, BA, B.Pharm, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 27+ students

Bi Bi Raza Degree College For Women

Gulbarga, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

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

Bi Bi Raza Degree College For Women is a Private Institute located in Gulbarga, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1977. Bi Bi Raza Degree College For Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 26+ students

Sacred Heart Girls First Grade College

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

Sacred Heart Girls First Grade College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2005. Sacred Heart Girls First Grade College offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

K.N.V.V.Sangha s Arts and Commerce College

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

K.N.V.V.Sangha s Arts and Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Belgaum, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1974. K.N.V.V.Sangha s Arts and Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

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 34+ students

Dayananda Sagar College of Art Science & Commerce

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+3 KMAT , Karnataka PGCET , CBSE 12th

Dayananda Sagar College of Art Science & Commerce is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1978. Dayananda Sagar College of Art Science & Commerce offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 41+ students

Reva First Grade College

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

2,70,000 BA
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GATE Exams
...+6 Karnataka 2nd PUC , CBSE 12th , KCET , Karnataka PGCET , REVA CET , JEE Main

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

Shortlisted by 123+ students

G.P.PORWAL ARTS, COMMERCE AND V.V.SALIMATH SCIENCE COLLEGE

Bijapur, Karnataka
Private
UGC

G.P.PORWAL ARTS, COMMERCE AND V.V.SALIMATH SCIENCE COLLEGE is a Private Institute located in Bijapur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2008. G.P.PORWAL ARTS, COMMERCE AND V.V.SALIMATH SCIENCE COLLEGE offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

Rani Parvati Devi College of Arts & Commerce

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

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

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 12+ 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

Akka Mahadevi Arts & Science College for Women

Bagalkot, Karnataka
Private
Other

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

Akka Mahadevi Arts & Science College for Women is a Private Institute located in Bagalkot, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2000. Akka Mahadevi Arts & Science College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

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

CMR Centre for Media and Management Studies

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Govt of Ka

CMR Centre for Media and Management Studies is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1997. CMR Centre for Media and Management Studies offers Regular courses such as BA, MSc, BBM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ 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

VCB Education Society

Raichur, Karnataka
Private
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

Shortlisted by 2+ students

Abhyudaya Degree College (ADC), Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

Abhyudaya Degree College (ADC), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2009. Abhyudaya Degree College (ADC), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BCA, B.Com, BA+LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

NRI-St John's Group of Colleges

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

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

NRI-St John's Group of Colleges is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1994. NRI-St John's Group of Colleges offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

FC Bangalore

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

FC Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1999. FC Bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NICTE
...+1 Other

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

Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1987. Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, PhD, BASLP in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Udupi, Karnataka
Private
Govt. of I
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Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College is a Private Institute located in Udupi, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2009. Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 69+ students

Gangavathi Bhagyamma Rural Degree College

Bellary, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

Gangavathi Bhagyamma Rural Degree College is a Private Institute located in Bellary, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1970. Gangavathi Bhagyamma Rural Degree College offers Regular, Distance courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

Srimanmaharaja Samskrita Graduation and Post Graduation Center

Mysuru, Karnataka
Private

13,500 BA
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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

Nitte University

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+5 DCI , Council of Architecture , MCI , MHRD , INC

1,00,500 BA
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NEET MDS Exams
...+6 CAT , CMAT , NATA , GPAT , NEET SS , NIPER JEE

Nitte University is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1979. Nitte University offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1081+ students

Top Private BA Colleges in Karnataka 2026

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

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

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16,000 BA

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15,000 BA

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Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams

2,70,000 BA

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CBSE 12th Exams

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams

13,500 BA

CBSE 12th Exams

1,00,500 BA

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